Chapter 002: Tremors (Part Two)
After much difficulty in speaking out, the old man took his words as a joke or a dream, waving his hand dismissively and disregarding them
You. If I take action, Wang Xinlong will notice. - Black Silkworm
When one is mentally strong, watching horror films is a way to stimulate and strengthen the mind
Thus, he was almost raised by his grandparents since childhood
The hundreds of pounds of stone mill in the corner of the yard, he lifted it as if it were a piece of dried tofu, effortlessly.
Usually, I am either busy studying or busy working
The elderly man has sparse hair, but a tuft of his goatee is exceptionally well-groomed. He is dressed in a loose robe resembling a Taoist garment, in shades of gray and white, with two black dragons embroidered on the forearms of the sleeves
Thus, the grandfather and grandson gradually became estranged
"How have you been? It's been so long since you last came back. Do you still feel accustomed to it?" Wang Xinlong walked to the side with his hands behind his back, leaning against the tree trunk and gazing at the night sky
It is not like the countryside, where things are not so refined, but neither are they so delicate
Wang Yiyang felt a slight chill in his heart
Wang Yiyang is also helpless
The bedding and mattress on the bed seem to have been unused for a long time, giving off a subtle sense of dampness. They feel moist to the touch, with a chill that penetrates to the bone
However, with a weak spirit, upon seeing these, one will waver in the very foundation of their spirit
Wang Yiyang was left speechless
This is his grandfather, Wang Xinlong
"You seem to be in good shape? You woke up so quickly." Wang Xinlong laughed heartily as he patted Wang Yiyang on the shoulder
Wang Yiyang gazed at the somewhat darkened wooden beam, letting out a sigh in his heart
Fortunately, there are just a few too many insects, and even after applying the insect repellent, it hasn't been very effective. Wang Yiyang answered honestly
Bang
His strong physique resembles a human sculpture in the darkness, hard and imbued with an inexplicable terror
Later on, Wang Yiyang grew a bit older and became more understanding, and he also began to consciously put in effort to study. He went to a better school in the city.
However, as one grows older, one becomes much more at peace, with attention focused on teaching disciples and guiding descendants
Wang Yiyang felt displeased in his heart due to what he said, but after all, he is his own grandfather, so he must endure it
"It's all good, it's all good. There is also a gym at the company, and I often work out with my colleagues," Wang Yiyang replied with a smile after calming down.
Zhong Can raised his head, gazing at the beam across the room in the darkness, remaining motionless for a long time
In fact, Wang Yiyang has been managing all aspects of his life by himself since high school. Aside from the fixed monthly allowance his parents provide, they rarely inquire about his affairs
Should we eliminate him in advance to avoid any mistakes? - Dada
He will leave the day after tomorrow, and will take action on the way back.
Wang Yiyang smiled in response. "Has Grandpa ever considered moving to the city?"
Wang Yiyang lay on the somewhat hard wooden bed, breathing in the chilly air through his nostrils, and could also smell a faint hint of mildew in the room
... ...
Later, his son, having no other options, gave up and intended to pull Wang Yiyang to inherit the mantle, but unfortunately, Wang Yiyang was adamant and refused to comply
Of course. - Dada
I tell you, the skills you are learning have no future at all. What a worthless internet job; you are just working for someone else, earning a few thousand yuan a month is of no use at all, not even enough to cover my drinking expenses
Tossing and turning in bed for more than half an hour, he finally entered a state of half-dreaming and half-waking.
The parents have a low income and are often absent for long periods.
... ...
Not going. What is there to enjoy in the city? Even a place to exercise has to be fought over with others. The park has such a small area, and if anything gets damaged, I would have to pay for it. What a hassle
Later, after graduation, Wang Yi and Tu Shuyang did not continue to pursue graduate studies, but instead directly found a job related to their major as Internet Product Appraisers
"Alright, let him have an accident just this once." - Dada
Wang Yiyang is quite formidable when he gets angry; no matter how badly he is beaten, he never yields.
Zhong Can's room is right next door
Could it be that at this time, Zhong Can already harbored ill intentions?
Ding, the phone has received a reply.
As soon as he thought of this, Wang Yiyang felt a chill in his heart and could not fall asleep no matter what.
Bang
The night gradually deepened
He recalled the previous moment of eye contact
He has indeed witnessed the strength of the silkworm in transporting.
However, I later realized that wearing that thing is actually quite exhausting, especially during hot weather
The mobile phone screen instantly clears all information, and then the screen automatically turns off, as if an invisible hand is erasing all traces of the chat
In fact, my situation outside is not as bad as you might imagine
What does it mean to calm one's mind?
If you ask me, you should return to the martial arts school, study martial arts diligently. Even if you don't excel, I still have some businesses for you to manage in the future. It is certainly better than working for others outside and being exploited.
A forcibly twisted melon is not sweet, thus Wang Xinlong, in his helplessness, can only place his hopes on his disciple
It resembles fruit peel, yet it also looks like bean skin
He did not know exactly what that feeling was, but vaguely, he felt it should be related to his senior brother, Zhong Can
Wang Yiyang was casually chatting with his grandfather; it had been many years since he had a proper conversation with the old man like this
"What scared you? It seems the spirit has stirred the air," Wang Xinlong said with a frown. "It's nothing serious, just that you should watch fewer horror movies and calm your mind."
It seemed that something had bumped into the wooden table in the room, producing a very faint sound
After several consecutive attempts, Wang Yiyang could not fall asleep at all. He simply decided to stay awake, got up, and sat on the bed, remaining in that position until dawn.
"It is possible, however, if he truly discovers anything, I will take action directly, and you all should be ready to cooperate at any time." - Hei Can
It was not until later, when Wang Yiyang entered university and had more free time, that he gradually reestablished more contact.
The sound of well water striking the metal barrel continuously produces a crisp clattering noise. In conjunction with the surrounding silence of the deep night, it paradoxically enhances the tranquility.
Are you coming or shall I? - Dada
In the room
He does not believe that it is his own illusion
"Not that bad? Aren't you some kind of product evaluator? Hehe, I asked, and at most it would be five thousand a month." At this moment, the old man extended five fingers, wearing a mocking expression.
Salty and somewhat disgusting, he quickly reached out to pinch that soft object and flicked it with his finger
Later on, he went to a more distant place to attend university, and the contact became even less frequent. It was common to make a phone call once a month.
In his youth, Wang Xinlong was well-known in the vicinity for his explosive temper, ready to resort to physical confrontation at the slightest disagreement
Wang Yiyang seems to have noticed something
He is also very well-behaved and understanding, never requiring additional parental meetings
Zhong Can stood by the window, his expression calm and indifferent
However, we are now in a modern society, and martial arts have long become outdated. My choice is not wrong. It is just that my life plan has not truly developed yet
Wang Yiyang changed into his pajamas and lay on the bed in the room
He felt a bit dry in his mouth, and when his tongue licked his lips, he unexpectedly touched a piece of unknown soft substance on his lips.
The side door of the house swung wide open, and a strong elderly man, standing nearly 1.9 meters tall, stepped out
"Aren't all my disciples here? Brother Zhong Can is also here, so why worry about not having anyone to take care of you?" Wang Xinlong laughed heartily. "You should worry about yourself instead; find me a granddaughter-in-law soon, so I can have a great-grandson to play with."
After that, he never fought Wang Yiyang again. He also no longer forced his grandson to learn martial arts
Moreover, the left upper arm had previously sustained an injury, which is why it has always been adorned with a black metal brace
"That is your blood type being fresh," the old man chuckled, "Those mosquitoes have grown accustomed to our blood and want to try a different flavor. Your father is the same; every time you all come, the mosquitoes just swarm around you."
Later on, Wang Xinlong, after getting drunk, accidentally caused Wang Yiyang to suffer a splenic hemorrhage while hitting his grandson, nearly resulting in a fatal outcome, and was subsequently beaten severely by his grandmother on the spot
Understood..." Wang Yiyang nodded in acknowledgment
The old man let out a belch and continued speaking
Coming to his senses, he hurriedly described the strange feeling he had just experienced in detail to his grandfather
Alright, alright, hurry back to sleep. It's getting late. The old man chatted for quite a while and finally felt a bit tired, turning around with his hands behind his back and swaying as he returned to his room
When the spirit is unsettled, the energy will not flow smoothly, and the body will naturally be affected. Even the slightest disturbance can lead to timidity and fear of trouble
The faint sound of the nanny watering the flowers can be heard from the courtyard outside
However, when the young man became agitated, after being scolded for half a day about how his studying and efforts were in vain, he felt speechless and couldn't help but retort.
Wang Yiyang watched the other person leave, feeling a mix of emotions in his heart
... ...
Unknowingly, he had been in a daze for about an hour. He vaguely heard some sounds outside the window, but when he tried hard to open his eyes and look, he found nothing.
Wang Yiyang tugged at the blanket, but could not get warm no matter what.
Yangyang, what are you doing standing here by yourself
He feels that he has already exhausted a year's worth of sighs in just a few days
As the sky grew darker, the moonlight, like a thin veil, shone down. The old man stood for a while, let out a belch, and seemed to become more spirited, starting to chat animatedly with his grandson.
During the casual conversation, Wang Yiyang attempted several times to hint at something, yet he did not know how to broach the subject.
... ...
He lowered his head, gazing at the glowing screen of his phone, his fingers swiftly pressing the keys to send encrypted messages
Due to his long-term practice of martial arts, his upper body muscles are extremely developed, and his physique has become somewhat distorted
Perhaps the two are no more than three meters apart at this moment, just separated by a wall
Later, as I grew older, the rebellious phase arrived, and I would argue with my grandfather every day, which resulted in me getting beaten every day
Do not speak of martial arts and combat; simply comparing physiques, if Senior Brother Zhong Can truly had malicious intent, killing him would be as easy as crushing a chicken.
How should this be resolved...
But you are all alone in the countryside; what if you fall ill or something..." Wang Yiyang advised
At this moment, he suddenly felt a sense of regret, regretting that he had not taken his grandfather's martial arts seriously since childhood, which had left him powerless and at a loss now
He was born into a family of average means, with parents who are travel journalists. This is a newly emerging profession in recent years, specializing in traveling to various tourist attractions for testing and verification, and then writing column articles.
From the performance of Zhong Can today, he has almost stopped concealing his malice. Perhaps he still holds back in front of his grandfather, but in front of me ...
In his childhood, Wang Yiyang always thought that the metal armguard was very cool, as it was adorned with many beautiful engravings
Wang Xinlong is eighty-nine years old this year, with a physique resembling a standard inverted triangle, muscular and robust, exuding vitality. His pair of eyes are bright and piercing; prolonged eye contact can impart an aggressive sense of dominance.