Chapter 7, Yang Qingshuo (Part 2)

How could this happen? Xu Jingming understood A Shuo's current situation, feeling both heartbroken and powerless. Disability, a ruined career, and the entire family still relying on him...

He is now heavily in debt, but he must persevere

This is a spacious flat with an area of 200 square meters, which is quite good in Tianjin. It cost 5 million to purchase the property back then

Xu Jingming sat on the high-speed train back to Binhai City, gazing out the window

I will go prepare dinner for you said Yang Qingshuo

"It is already a great help that you can lend me money this time," Yang Qingshuo said with a smile. "What I want to see the most now is for you, Brother Xu, to get married soon. How old are you? You are already thirty this year."

I can only afford the cheapest first-level smart robot, and I usually do not have time to accompany my son, so I can only let the robot keep him company. Yang Qingshuo, in the kitchen, glanced at his son in the game and felt quite guilty in his heart

Mom, I will continue cooking, Tao Tao is still waiting to eat

It is her

The current divorce rate is high, Xu Jingming remarked

"How did my life end up like this?" Yang Qingshuo thought

Yang Qingshuo pressed his watch, and a holographic image appeared, revealing a slightly plump woman in her fifties or sixties with a haggard appearance, who was none other than Yang Qingshuo's mother

"Xu Ge, I should head back now," Yang Qingshuo glanced at his watch and said, "I still need to prepare dinner for my son"

The boy obediently sat back down, put on the virtual glasses, and beside the sofa was a robot, which was the boy's only companion at home.

Li Miaomiao," Xu Jingming said, "You must not disclose this. In a few months, during the wedding, you must definitely come.

You should quickly attend to your own matters. Xu Jingming also got up

"Xiao Shuo, " said Yang's mother, her breath somewhat weak, "I have searched for a lot of information online. This is a genetic defect condition, a rare disease. The special medication only delays the progression; it cannot be cured at all. It's better not to struggle with it anymore. I will go home and spend quality time with my grandson, and try to enjoy life a bit more. You should also take it easy."

The salaries in the sports bureau are generally not high. Only the hiring of highly skilled professional coaches commands a relatively high salary. For instance, Master Liu Hai, the head coach of the national team, has an annual salary in the tens of millions. In the provincial team, a professional coach typically earns a monthly salary starting from 50,000. However, administrative positions, which are ordinary roles within the sports bureau, cannot compare in terms of compensation with professional coaches.

"A Shuo." Xu Jingming stood up

Xu Jingming looked up and saw Yang Qingshuo walking towards him with a smile. It is said that Xu Jingming is young, having become a key player in the national team at an early age; in fact, Yang Qingshuo is even younger by one year, having initially been the youngest member of the national team's first squad.

"Very good." Yang Qingshuo kissed his son.

"Brother Xu." A familiar voice.

Is it the same Li Miaomiao who sings very well? Or is it just a coincidence of names? Yang Qingshuo pressed for an answer

"I was lucky this time; it could have been my head instead of this hand that got hit," Yang Qingshuo said, shaking his head. "If the iron frame had fallen from dozens of meters high and hit my head, I would have lost my life. Now, it's just a hand; if it were a little child, it would have been worth it for them to survive! Moreover, the technology for prosthetics is quite advanced now. They can perform simple tasks like carrying plates and pouring water, just like a real hand."

Time will not come again, and regret and frustration are of no use. Just move forward step by step. Yang Qingshuo lowered his head and touched his watch, a holographic screen popped up, Yang Qingshuo clicked on it, ... starting to pay the expenses: water bill, electricity bill, gas bill, virtual network fee, son's milk money, monthly loan repayment ...

Although he is also very dedicated to martial arts, it must be acknowledged that love, marriage, and having children have diverted much of his energy, resulting in a lower level of achievement. It is important to note that he is one year younger than Xu Jingming, and when compared to peers of the same age, he is fully capable of competing with Xu Jingming

Beep beep beep beep

Yang Qingshuo was carrying a backpack, watching Xu Jingming leave, and only then did he put on his helmet and ride an electric bike home. Although self-driving smart cars are now widespread and can be purchased without a driver's license, Yang Qingshuo had long since sold his car

Dad. A young boy lying on the sofa, wearing virtual reality glasses, excitedly took off the glasses, ran over, and hugged his father

"Alright." Yang's mother also hung up the phone

Yang Qingshuo looked up and saw his son Yang Tao, a slender figure sitting on the living room sofa wearing virtual reality glasses. "Tao Tao, what I can give you is not much, but even if it costs me my life, I will ensure that you grow up happily and can support yourself in this society"

Yang Qingshuo's expression froze for a moment, but then he smiled nonchalantly, removing the glove from his right hand. It was a prosthetic limb; although the bionic skin resembled a real right hand, it could still be distinguished upon closer inspection

He was once the proud son of heaven

Yang Qingshuo covered the pot with a lid, the flames on the stove rose, and he watched silently

Thank you, Xu Ge, for your help this time said Yang Qingshuo as he took a seat

Half an hour later, Yang Qingshuo returned home after stopping by the market to buy some vegetables.

What I can do is to try my best to maintain my son's life Yang Qingshuo looked at this home

"This is an act of bravery," Yang Qingshuo said. "The Sports Bureau has even offered rewards, learning from me. However, I have lost my right hand and ultimately am not suited to be a professional coach anymore, so I was transferred to the office to do some administrative work. The salary for administrative work is a bit lower, around 10,000 yuan a month. After all, I have reached the highest world martial arts ranking of 19, so finding a job with a monthly salary of several tens of thousands is not difficult, which is why I ventured out."

Half an hour passed just like that. During the conversation, Yang Qingshuo was also very relaxed, as if he had returned to his university days, back to the time spent training with the national team

There is no hope in the career, heavy debts, with elderly dependents above and young ones below, everything relies solely on him alone

Xu Jingming understood clearly

He started dating in his first year of university, marking his first love. After joining the national team, he maintained a close relationship with his ex-wife through virtual networks. At the age of 22, having just reached the legal marriage age, he got married and subsequently had children

In life, there are times when one cannot resist and can only endure silently

"Xiao Shuo." Yang's mother truly cares for her son

The once delicate young man has now also gained weight, and even has a few strands of gray hair; his eyes also reflect a hint of fatigue

I am not as focused as Brother Xu. During my time in the national team, I did not suffer any life-threatening injuries, while Brother Xu had his leg broken. A few years later, he was able to get back up and reach the top eight in the World Martial Arts Championship! His marksmanship has gained recognition throughout the global martial arts community, being acknowledged as one of the top ten in the history of marksmanship, earning him the title of "Gun Demon." I also practice shooting... I am content with my current situation and would prefer to spend more time with my wife and son, having made no sacrifices like Brother Xu.

... ...

Xu Jingming nodded slightly: "So you left the Sports Bureau?"

Xu Jingming blinked and said: "You need not worry about my marriage; I will be getting married in a few months."

Your hand?" Xu Jingming could hardly believe it

"Haha, I also want to go to the capital. You should hurry and take care of your son," Xu Jingming said.

"Tao Tao, are you enjoying the game?" Yang Qingshuo asked with a smile

Xu Jingming vaguely understood that A Shuo lost his father a long time ago, and now his mother is seriously ill and hospitalized, leaving him to raise the child alone... There must be many hardships.

"I can have a great time during the summer vacation," the boy said happily, "and I also played math and Chinese language games in the morning. I have already reached level 55 in the math addition and subtraction game, and I have cleared level 22 in the Chinese pinyin game"

"Ashuo, if there is anything you need my assistance with, do not hesitate to let me know," Xu Jingming said

Xu Jingming nodded, "Both Miaomiao and I are quite inexperienced when it comes to marriage and having children. You have been through it, so I will have your Xiao Yu talk more with Miaomiao later."

Xu Jingming nodded slightly

Last year, A Shuo became disabled, a professional martial arts athlete, still using a spear! With a disability in his right hand, he can no longer use the spear, making it impossible for him to be a professional coach. His future prospects and income will be significantly reduced. This may be one of the reasons for the divorce.

Xu Jingming noticed that Yang Qingshuo had been wearing a glove on his right hand and asked in confusion, "What happened to your hand?" It is the height of summer, yet he is wearing a glove on his right hand.

"Dad, it smells so good!" exclaimed his son Yang Tao, sniffing with delight.

The divorce rate here has reached nearly 50% Yang Qingshuo shook his head A person is better, it avoids a lot of trouble

He is the backbone of this family

Let us go inside and sit down. Yang Qingshuo led Xu Jingming into a small reception room next door that was partitioned off. Yang Qingshuo also brought over some snacks and a fruit platter from the side, and poured two cups of water.

How could this happen? Xu Jingming was somewhat bewildered

"What a joyous occasion, who is it?" Yang Qingshuo inquired.

The aroma of the braised meat gradually wafted into the living room

Mom, don't worry, I have signed a long-term contract with the company, and I am financially secure. Yang Qingshuo said, "You just focus on your treatment and don't worry about anything else. I will come to see you around 8 o'clock tomorrow morning."

What exacerbates the situation is that the mother is seriously ill, unable to assist with the childcare, and the cost of her treatment is exceedingly high. He has already mortgaged the property to its maximum limit and has even sold the car

In the reception area, Xu Jingming sat there, drinking plain water and observing the fitness club. From the perspective of its decoration and area, it was quite decent.

If I had listened to Brother Xu back then, listened to my coach, focused on martial arts, and not rushed into dating and marriage... I would have certainly gone further in the World Martial Arts Championship, and my income would have been much higher. I would not be in such a difficult situation now

A level one intelligent robot can only perform tasks such as cleaning, assisting with watching over the child, and engaging in simple conversations with the child. Beyond that, it is unable to perform more complex tasks, such as cooking, which are beyond the capabilities of a level one intelligent robot

I have cooked the ribs you like, it will be ready shortly said Yang Qingshuo with a smile

I will take my leave first. Xu Jingming got into the ride-hailing smart car at the entrance of the Jiaxin Fitness Club

Twenty-nine years old!" Xu Jingming said hurriedly

"In our hometown, we calculate age based on the traditional method of counting the virtual age," said Yang Qingshuo

Yang Qingshuo appears to still reside in this house, yet he needs to provide his wife with 3,900,000 in cash. All the cash in the household, including the property, has been mortgaged for 2,000,000 in cash. All of it has been given to his wife

By the way, I will be leaving Binhai soon and will be returning to my hometown to settle down. Xu Jingming chatted with his good friends, discussing life and some gossip within the circle

"It is rare for you to come over, and I should have accompanied you for dinner, but..." Yang Qingshuo said somewhat apologetically

He could sense that there was much bitterness in A Shuo's heart

At that time, I was carefree, solely focused on martial arts.

"Hmm, that was something from the first half of the year," Yang Qingshuo nodded and said

Yang Qingshuo reminisced about the past

The young boy affectionately embraces his father, thoroughly enjoying the days spent together with him

Divorced?" Xu Jingming was taken aback

Yang Qingshuo felt somewhat awkward, lowering his head to take a sip of water: "I have divorced Xiaoyu."

In just over a year, facing disability, losing a good job, going through a divorce, and being heavily in debt, now alone with a child and having to care for her mother, Yang's mother has contemplated suicide. However, she is very aware of her son's character... If she were to take her own life... she fears that her son would suffer for a lifetime.

Xu Jingming began to understand somewhat

"Prosthetic limb." Yang Qingshuo smiled as he put on the gloves, "It was last year. A high-rise building had a decorative iron frame that fell from a height, and there was a little child right below. You know, I am a professional martial artist, so my reflexes are specially trained. I immediately rushed over and grabbed the child, saving him. My right hand blocked it, but it was crushed by the iron frame, and I had to have it amputated."

All I can do is offer a helping hand, but in the end, life is something that A Shuo must face on his own. Xu Jingming said quietly, "A Shuo, keep going!"

Divorce from my wife, the assets will be divided equally