Chapter 6, what a torment this is!

Chen Wenjin pushed the keyboard aside and, as a habit, stood up and said: "How about watching a movie and eating popcorn, my dear baby?"

What is the difference between that difficulty and finding a specific grain of sand at the bottom of the sea

One can only imagine, it is merely aimlessly wandering outside. If Chen Wenjin had the youthful heart he once had, he would not be so conflicted. However, now he has little interest in such aimless wandering.

It is difficult, too difficult! Chen Wenjin thought seriously for a moment and made a firm decision—since no solution had come to mind yet, it would be better to go to sleep first

He had just lain down when a knocking sound came from the wall, so he picked up the extension phone in the room. His sister's voice came through, asking: "What are they doing? They aren't fighting, are they?"

The water washed away the foam of the toothpaste, and the time for contemplating philosophical questions has also come to an end. One should focus on the reality of the present life. Chen Wenjin's stomach is growling, and he must come to terms with it

If a fight breaks out, I will stay outside to intervene; it is highly unlikely that it will happen

Ah! After listening for more than thirty years, I have returned to being sixteen, and I have to listen to it all over again? This is certainly not a good idea, but regarding the current situation, Chen Wenjin indeed feels guilty, so he said: "You might not believe it, but I was originally going to come back this afternoon, and suddenly I heard a strange voice in my head..."

I have no ability? How could you come from the countryside to the big city without any ability? Look around you, who is as fortunate as you? What do you rely on? Isn't it still because of me? And you still say I...

Brother, where did you go tonight? Didn't you say you would come back for dinner? I fell asleep and was woken up again, the shouting outside hasn't stopped yet, clearly I can't fall asleep. At times like this, Chen Qian would chat with her brother, waiting for it to quiet down before continuing to sleep.

"Stop complaining. Don't forget that I am three years older than you, which means I have naturally done three more years of housework than you. Even if you do one hundred more days of housework than I do each year, it would take you ten years to catch up. " After Chen Wenjin finished speaking, he took the money and said, "Not to mention how many beatings I have taken for you as your older brother. I haven't lost out on you! Three yuan is clearly meant for us to eat rice rolls. Are you going to go or not?"

Chen Wenjin lowered the volume even further, tucked it under the pillow, and continued to sleep

"Can you not be so exaggerated? When will Mom leave money for you to go eat rice noodles?" After Chen Qian said this, she grabbed the mop to clean, complaining as she went: "I, a beautiful girl, wasting my vacation on housework is truly pathetic! Why is it always me who mops the floor? Is it just because I get up early? Why isn't it you—"

This calmness is cultivated through numerous repetitions. Therefore, Chen Wenjin calmly returned to his room, took his pajamas, and took a shower. When he came out, his parents were still arguing, looking as if they were about to fight.

It will definitely be realized, and it must be realized! Chen Qian was very firm; indeed, this has become an important factor in her choice of life

The BP machine suddenly sounded, it is the phone number of Huijia.

Chen Wenjin thought that if it were his son speaking such nonsense, he would smile faintly and then deduct half a month's allowance as a 'reward.' However, he believed that this statement, when presented to his father, Chen Zhu, had a high probability of passing muster

"The number said I heard it, if I really won the prize, then today's events can be considered excusable." Chen Zhu ordered the lights to be turned on, took a pen, and was just about to write when Chen's mother suddenly came out of the room, both angry and disdainful, mocking, "You fool! Just listening to it is nonsense, you were easily deceived by a bus ticket! Coming back so late, you must have gone out to mess around just like you! You were tricked by a kid and look like an idiot..."

"Eat, eat, or else he won't give it to me later." Chen Wenjin thought about how pitiful he was back then, and even more so for Chen Qian, because her father had a slight preference for sons over daughters

The quarrel in the living room finally ceased, followed by the sound of a door being slammed shut. One person entered the bedroom, while the other remained in the living room, still seething with anger and hurling insults.

Unless all changes are controllable, how can one create an identical future

The final shouts did not last long; Chen Qian yawned and said, "Finally finished arguing, time to sleep"

Let's create a file to jot down some things for future use! Chen Wenjin pondered, but after a while, his hands stopped on the keyboard. This broken keyboard is useless! I have long forgotten the position of the character selection in the intelligent ABC input method!

When Chen Wenjin woke up and looked at his phone, there were more than ten missed calls, all from the Hui family, and the times were concentrated around 5 o'clock. Now, it is 9 o'clock

When Chen Wenjin came back downstairs, Chen Qian was holding his pager and said: "This is your girlfriend's number. I've called you so many times early in the morning. What's going on?"

However, at present, Chen Wenjin will not become anxious over a single statement, nor will he engage in excessive speculation, because he knows that the future Chen Qian will be his mother's little cotton-padded jacket and will treat his father well, having never committed any acts of filial piety.

Can't sleep so soon? Yet I feel quite good. Oh dear, I forgot that I am no longer a plump middle-aged man; I am now a spirited and energetic youth. As Chen Wenjin sat up, he recalled last night and felt a surge of restlessness. The vigor of youth allows one to awaken three to five times in a single day.

Bring it here for me to see! Chen looked at the ticket; it was for the same day. He thought that there wasn't much fun to be had over there. Chen realized he hadn't brought his swimming gear and didn't have money to buy it on the spot. Moreover, he usually wasn't so inconsiderate. For holidays, birthdays of friends and family, he would always inform in advance. He definitely wouldn't miss out on such occasions for other reasons. Today, on New Year's Day, he was supposed to have a meal with his uncle, so there was even less reason to skip it for the sake of fun. Thus, he believed it to a large extent. "Did a deity tell you the lottery numbers?"

However, Chen Wenjin, by merely listening to the content of their argument, could automatically deduce the template for the subsequent developments. He understood that the current debate belonged to a category that would not escalate, and thus, he calmly walked through the battlefield of the quarrel and returned to his room

"Words spoken in anger are just words; it's best to let them go. Things will gradually improve." Chen Wenjin understood that things would get better, but in his memories, there were still occasional arguments. However, his mother had gradually focused on self-cultivation for the sake of her health, thus the intensity of the conflicts had significantly diminished

"Golden Brother! Save me!" As soon as the call was connected, it was A Biao's pitiful voice pleading for help.

The conversation, which has been repeated many times, has once again entered a new round of cyclical patterns.

... reciting lines from a fantasy. Chen Wenjin suddenly remembered that he was still young, without a wife and children by his side, so he changed his words and said: "Chen Qian, since we have some free time, why don't we go watch a movie together"

However, the BP machine rang again, rang again, and it is still ringing

In this day and age, a group of friends wandering aimlessly outside is also a relatively high-priority pastime! Chen Wenjin found reality to be somewhat helpless

Oh, it should be even more difficult than that

Chen Wenjin patted the mattress, feeling that its comfort level was indeed far inferior to that of a latex mattress. He had slept on it for so many years without realizing this; the key was that he had never made a comparison

Oh no, I am not even sure which day I got pregnant, let alone pinpointing the exact second! God, what should I do if I don't want to change my child? Chen Wenjin found this issue very troublesome, and he was quite concerned. He was not prepared to change his wife or child; he just wanted to experience a different trajectory in life before marriage. Is there any way this peculiar power can take me back to my original future?

"It is obvious that your brother is too handsome." Chen Wenjin responded casually, observing Chen Qian eating rice rolls. He returned to his room to call Hui, leaving a message at the paging station, explaining the reason for not getting back to her. In the end, he contemplated whether to respond to A Bao's page.

Brother! You are still laughing! I really want to silence them! They argue every day! Since it is so painful, why not just get a divorce! They keep saying it is for us that they do not divorce, but I truly wish they would hurry up and get divorced, so they don't have to force themselves to stay together for our sake! Chen Qian was filled with resentment; growing up in such an environment, it is only natural to harbor ill feelings.

Chen Qian had already gotten up and was mopping the floor. Without raising her head, she said: "Tang Seng has gone out, and Mom doesn't know where she has gone. She left some money; what should we eat?"

While brushing his teeth, he ceased to be narcissistic; his appearance could hardly be described as attractive. Thus, he began to ponder other questions, such as: Can he, with memories of the future, still be the boy he once was?

He couldn't help but think, if the world were to reverse its material motion and return to the past, would that not mean his child would once again be in his wife's womb, only to disappear? Would it be possible to give birth to an identical child in the future?

Chen Wenjin opened his eyes to look at the window, where the blue glass revealed a faint, hazy light. Either he had slept until evening, or it was still very early in the day

When falling asleep, the bed is empty, and not having seen that mischievous little boy for most of the day only increases his concern

While washing up, Chen Wenjin's mind continued to wander as he looked at the young face in the mirror, unable to suppress a quiet sigh: 'How could I be so handsome when I was young? And my demeanor was so good!'

But if there is no glimmer of hope for the future in one's heart, what can one rely on to endure the painful times

"Your dreams will come true." Chen Wenjin said with certainty, holding back a laugh, because several years later, Chen Qian, having given birth, would experience the disaster of lacking support from her in-laws, feeling insecure and fearing that the hired help might feed her child sleeping pills.

How can one consider it rest if one does not sleep for twelve hours? If that is not possible, ten hours will suffice! Otherwise, eight hours can barely manage!

Where have you been? Running off during the festive season, making me lose face in front of your uncle! It's all because your mother is too lenient, allowing you to be so unruly... Chen clearly had prepared a whole speech of reprimands, but Chen Wenjin could recite these words by heart.

Chen Wenjin checked the BP machine and confirmed the time as 5:20

Do you have money?" Chen Qian was both surprised and delighted

Ultimately, Chen Qian has also honed her skills in this environment for many years and has become quite composed

Chen Wenjin slightly polished the set of remarks he had for A Bao and repeated them to his father. In the end, he even took out the bus ticket from his return trip as evidence. "I am just afraid you might not believe me, so I brought the bus ticket with me"

Back then, he would enter the room with a cold expression, closing and locking the door behind him, but now, he is no longer that young man

This is a problem, truly a problem

"... I forgot, I don't have it." Chen Wenjin covered his face, overwhelmed by the pain. Thus, he returned the page to A Bao, pondering that if he had money for a movie and popcorn today, he wouldn't have to go out aimlessly with A Bao and his group.

After chatting for a while, the noise outside continued. Chen Qian, feeling both tired and annoyed, irritably exclaimed, "I really wish I could poison them all into silence"

Early in the morning, calling out, I fear you don't even know whether the extension line of the living room phone has been unplugged! Chen Wenjin roughly guessed why Hui had been calling in such an unusual manner, however, she was a girl with a youthful heart, while he was not a boy with a youthful heart, so he simply silenced the BP device.

Hmph! I want you to discipline them? You have the ability but still can't teach those two kids to behave! Just like you, self-centered and unwilling to listen to others! Whether he is lying or not, we will know once the lottery is drawn!" After Chen Zhu finished speaking, he confidently added: "Moreover, the fortune-teller said he has good luck; winning a prize is nothing extraordinary!"

Even the tiniest sound, akin to that of a mosquito or a fly, can be the nemesis of a state between sleeping and waking.

"Brother, who are you talking to?" Chen Qian entered the room, puzzled.

Forget it, the lottery will be drawn tonight anyway, and I have to go through it again. I might as well just play games at home to pass the time. Chen Wenjin planned to play, but he couldn't help but remember that the number of computer games in this era is quite limited, and he has played them all. There really isn't anything fun to play now. As for books, he has already finished reading all of those at home

I also do not know whether it was a deity, but a voice echoed in my mind, reverberating repeatedly, without saying anything else, just instructing me to wait there. I waited by the seaside until it was almost dark, when suddenly a gust of wind blew, and numbers appeared on the sand. Just as I noted them down, the numbers vanished without a trace. Chen Wenjin spoke with a serious demeanor, yet without any exaggerated tone or expression, as that was not his style, which would instead raise Chen Zhu's suspicions.

Then you pack it up, I am exhausted from doing housework and don't want to go down. Chen Qian trusts Chen Wenjin's promise, since her brother has said so, he will keep his word and not have breakfast next week.

Ah—when I start working in the future, I must live on my own! After getting married, I absolutely cannot live with both sets of parents!" Chen Qian shouted on the phone, unable to escape the painful family atmosphere, and could only hope for a distant future

Desiring money to the point of madness! Praying to gods and Buddha, with so many people in the world, how can the deities be so busy! If one lacks the ability to become wealthy, then earn as much as you can and spend accordingly, do not be so obsessed with maintaining appearances, just thinking about striking it rich and showing off everywhere...

Chen Wenjin is also tired and has gone to sleep

"I, rice noodles." Chen Wenjin answered very straightforwardly. Chen Qian stood there with a mop, staring at him with wide eyes, speechless. The latter was slightly taken aback, recalled something, and shifted his gaze to the coffee table, fixing it on three one-yuan bills, and then he covered his face in despair. "Ah, the body of youth, able to eat and quickly burn calories, yet having no money to truly enjoy the beauty of food! How cruel, how cruel—"

"Ha—" Chen Wenjin couldn't help but laugh. This phrase was something Chen Qian had said back in the day, but it was probably not said on this particular day. At that time, he was very nervous, yet he pretended to be calm as he tried to advise Chen Qian from the side, fearing that she might actually do something extreme, and he was even worried about his sister's future relationship with their parents.

I do not eat, to lose weight and save money. I want to go swimming next week, but my dad may not be willing to give me money then. It's better to save enough. Chen Qian is very familiar with Chen Zhu's style.

Not long after Chen Wenjin got married, his wife encountered this situation for the first time. She was very nervous and panicked. Chen Wenjin had to comfort his wife by saying: "It's alright, it will calm down soon. It's much quieter than the commotion from a few years ago. There's no need to be anxious; this is just their way of communicating their feelings. If they don't argue, they have nothing to talk about."