Chapter 7: On the Road

Matt Murdock's father was once a boxer who was ultimately killed in a dark alley for refusing to throw fights for a mob boss. Matt was blinded in a car accident by some chemical agents, but at the same time, he gained superhuman hearing, smell, touch, taste, and radar sense. When his abilities reached their peak, he could perceive everything within the vast city of New York whenever he wished.

In short: the eyes may be blind, but the heart is not blind

"What can I do, and what should I do?" In these recent days, Xia Tian has been persistently questioning herself, relentlessly pursuing answers, yet still unable to find any.

"What is this? Is this what you did?" Laura stared at Summer in astonishment, somewhat perplexed. In the early 1990s, during that ancient era, superpowers had not yet come into the public's view

Laura is right; some things are destined and unavoidable. No matter what experiences one goes through or what setbacks one encounters

Summer! Stop! Summer! Laura saw that small body at the corner of the street and hurried over.

"It was the night I made that phone call when he passed away, wasn't it?" Summer's small hand clenched the newspaper into a fist, crumpling it into tiny pieces.

Until 11 PM, Matt knocked on the door of the caregiver's dormitory.

If such mundane days could continue to unfold, perhaps Xia Tian could truly establish a good friendship with Matt. However, the leisurely life did not remain constant; in the third week, Xia Tian saw the obituary of Ai Mei in the newspaper

Perhaps he has already run out of the door Behind him, Matt's whispering voice was heard

What? What are you saying? Laura was momentarily taken aback and gradually became more alert

Thank you. As summer gently withdrew, Laura found that she had been fixed in place, maintaining a crouching posture

I have always thought of myself as very small, as I am only 5 years old, instinctively avoiding certain matters. I always follow the inertia of my past life, living in the world of ordinary people, wanting to grow up quickly so that I can have more say and truly solve some problems. Summer spoke words that Laura could not understand, and under Laura's astonished gaze, the hand that she held tightly slowly slipped out of her control

Throughout the entire day, Xia Tian behaved very well, showing no signs of abnormality. This not only satisfied the caregiver Laura but also left Matt with a lingering sense of doubt.

"Where are you going? How did you open the door?" Laura rushed over, embracing Xia Tian, both of them shivering from the cold. "I never thought you would be so mischievous. Come, let's go back together."

Summer silently watched Laura, neither nodding nor shaking her head, and then turned to leave

Laura's words seemed to trail off, as if she was avoiding something, drawing a cross on her chest with her finger. After a few seconds, she spoke up: "Trust me, everything will be alright. God is watching over us"

It is evident that everything that has just occurred has exceeded Laura's imagination.

Most importantly, his name is Matt Murdoch

Then

"What exactly do you want to do? What nonsense are you up to?" Laura was also somewhat angry, questioning loudly. On such a cold night, what could be expected from a child "running away from home" while waiting for summer? It is easy to imagine the outcome. Laura did not want to see the news in the newspaper one day about summer freezing to death on the streets.

Summer let out a gentle sigh: "You are right, perhaps, no matter which world I find myself in, no matter what I experience, no matter who I meet. That is the place I am meant to go, the stories I am meant to experience, the people I am meant to meet"

In the summer, she shook her head, gently struggling, but her small palm could not break free from Laura's large hand

Nothing much. Summer crumpled the newspaper into a ball, threw it into the trash can, and walked away, lost in thought

Behind the series of events, it seemed to Xia Tian that he saw the four Chinese characters "肆无忌惮" hanging on the Dell Real Estate.

No, child. This world is not as simple as you imagine. Summer. Laura began to speak, but could not stop Summer's advance. She hurriedly rushed over and stood in front of Summer, wanting to touch her, yet seemed to hesitate for some reason, quickly retracting her hand and swiftly calming her emotions.

During the summer, I made my first friend in this period. Given my personality, it was impossible for me to get along with this group of children until I discovered a white boy who always approached me quietly. He was a few years older than me, always wearing a pair of dark red sunglasses and carrying a cane.

This is the second superhero I have encountered in this world during the summer. The first was Tony Stark, whom I saw in the newspaper. The second is this Matt Murdock. Rather than being a superhero, he is more of a street hero. In the Marvel universe, he holds an important position.

In the summer, I tightened my thin clothing and took a step forward. Yet, memories of experiences from two worlds surfaced in my mind. The loneliness of the previous world, the loving parents in this world, and the scene of their tragic deaths.

"Hey, hey, Matt, what happened?" Laura, still groggy, opened the door and looked at the blind child in front of her with a twinge of sympathy. Like summer, he was one of the few obedient and good children in this orphanage.

"Summer, where are you in summer?" Laura murmured softly, out of compassion and kindness, she always had an extra measure of care for summer

"What are you hiding here to watch?" came Matt's voice from behind, tinged with a hint of concern. Although Matt could not see Summer with his eyes, a vivid image was burning in his mind. Summer, with her small body, seemed to be on fire, crouching in the corner, her tiny hands tightly gripping a newspaper.

This is the third fatal incident in that apartment building, which has attracted extensive media coverage, making Dell Realty once again the focus of Hell's Kitchen, and even of New York City. However, it is true that Amy had a history of heart disease, and the sudden illness of elderly individuals leading to death leaves no room for blame.

"Listen, child, stop and hear me out," Laura steadied her emotions, organized her thoughts, and said, "I know that incident has had a significant impact on you. There is much injustice in this world, but you are still young, you are still growing, and you should not be in a hurry to ... to ..."

Laura had no time to consider much, nor to react to how the blind child behind her knew, and she ran out wearing her pajamas. Outside the door was a deserted street, the city of New York in late autumn appeared particularly cold. The street was covered with yellowing leaves, which were swept up by the cold wind and scattered everywhere.

In the summer, with a slight frown, I turned around and saw that worried face.

"Damn it." Laura hurriedly ran out of the room and headed towards Xia Tian's dormitory. Upon opening the door, she only saw three sleeping children, while Xia Tian's bed was empty.

It is said that he suffered a sudden heart attack, and when his body was discovered, he had already been dead for nearly a week

Summer has passed, Matt said

I said, he is attempting to leave here, Matt continued

He only read that "the last batch of residents in the apartment has already moved out ... ... "

The faith in her heart seemed to give Laura a glimmer of strength. She tentatively placed her hands on Summer's shoulders, slightly crouched down, her face filled with determination: "Listen, child, there are some things that are unavoidable, no matter what we have experienced or what setbacks we have encountered. They are all sources of our growth. You should not use some special... um... talent to do as you please. You are still young and do not know what is right and what is wrong. They are all sources of our growth. You should not use some special... um... talent to do as you please. You are still young and do not know what is right and what is wrong. Come back with me, let me help you, okay?"

Matt furrowed his brow, approached the trash can, took out the crumpled newspaper, and spread it on the ground. His fingers continuously traced the dark ink marks, but due to his young age and limited abilities, as well as the numerous creases in the newspaper, it was difficult for Matt to discern the ink traces of the English letters.

Today I have learned a lot, and I should no longer wait; I should not use age as an excuse. Summer looked at Laura with sincere eyes and said, "Thank you for taking care of me during this time, I truly appreciate it."

It is time for me to set out now

"You want to ... ... my heavens ... ..." Laura reached out to grab Summer's shoulder, but suddenly a tremendous force pushed her back two steps, while Summer in front of her remained completely still

The two weeks in the orphanage have further dampened Xia Tian's spirits, and there has been no news from the police station; the case of her parents' death seems to have become a cold case. During this time, caregiver Laura has been very strict in supervising Xia Tian. It appears that Xia Tian has become a key focus for her. From the observations over the past two weeks, Laura has been surprised to discover a fact: Xia Tian does not behave like a typical 5-year-old child. Although Xia Tian has never displayed exceptional talent, the smooth communication and interaction between Laura and Xia Tian, along with Xia Tian's overly mature daily behavior, often leave Laura feeling pity for Xia Tian's family. If Xia Tian's parents were still alive, how happy such a family would be