Chapter 009: Turning Points in the Journey of Life (Part One)

He exclaimed angrily: "What nonsense are you talking about! I have never forgotten to mention these matters to others; at that time, you shared half the credit! When did I ever think you shouldn't receive your fair share?"

He stood up again and shouted hysterically at Chen You:

A face twisted in a terrifying grimace, the complex emotions in those eyes are something Chen You can never forget, a blend of madness and struggle

The girl has always wanted to marry you, what about me? Over the years, I have done as much as you have, and I have treated her well, you know! ... But does it matter? ... ... ... Wuwu ... ... Damn it, does it even matter!

The abnormal Dugu Ming was momentarily stunned upon hearing these words.

Are you crazy

The three children suddenly realized that someone else missed him as well

Chen You blurted out in anger, still not realizing his true intentions at that moment

As Dugu Ming raised the heavy object in his hand, intending to bring it down, Chen You shouted at him:

He feels very wronged again. How did a good brother end up like this

That day, it was also pouring rain. Lightning flashed and thunder roared, illuminating the night

He seems to be right in what his mother said, but he is also at fault. In the past, when he was proud, even they remembered it, let alone the name that should have been shared equally.

As he spoke, he raised the heavy object in his hand and brought it down fiercely onto Chen You's head

Do not say it is just me; others also feel somewhat uncomfortable, thinking that they have become your followers

Thinking this, he smiled and said, "I used to make you work for me all the time, did you feel like you became my followers?"

Now that the girl is gone, I plan to apply to join the Guardians. Don't say anything; I will take the girl with me, and I will also take what I am entitled to from the land.

I am absolutely furious! I am driven mad by jealousy! I want to smash you to pieces, do you understand? I was actually planning to do that today!

His appearance frightened Lin Hongyan quite a bit. Without asking him what was wrong, she hurriedly began to bandage his wound.

You should know that I am not heartless! I have always told myself that there is no need to compete with you over status. After all, the skills I possess were taught to me by you

Chen Youyue felt increasingly distressed and thought he needed to cry out loud. However, he had never cried like that before; even when the girl and people he knew from the past died, he had never cried out loud.

Chen You, there are some matters that one cannot comprehend on their own; forcing oneself to think about them may only lead to a stubborn outcome. Speaking with others may perhaps provide some assistance

There is indeed a little. In fact, before leaving, he told me that this flaw of mine is not good

Crying on the ground as if in a fit of neurosis.

He raised his face and looked at Chen You.

Days pass by one after another, with each day consumed by the hustle of making a living. In such a life, Chen You has never contemplated where the end lies; he has yet to entertain the thought of leaving to explore the outside world.

But I cannot stay, I know your temperament to some extent. Given this situation, you cannot trust me as you did before, and I cannot remain here, I do not want to be under your pressure any longer

The children chatting together said that ever since Ming Ge suddenly left this place, You Ge seems a bit different from before

She can understand Chen You's feelings, even though she does not know what has happened. However, she knows that the child has a temperament similar to her own, and is unwilling to let others see his sadness and distress

You may think this way in your heart, but how do you act on it? When it comes to this matter, don't you feel that being admired by others is quite natural?

As for the past matters, I am not sure who is right between us. However, I now feel that if you did not speak to me with an air of entitlement, as if all the credit is due to you, I would not feel this level of resentment today

is not

Did Brother You say where he went?

Chen You's face turned red, and he momentarily felt embarrassed to respond. Of course, he was proud, having always felt quite pleased with himself.

Chen You surprisingly proved to be resilient; after enduring two blows and experiencing a moment of confusion, he remarkably remained neither dead nor unconscious

Chen You listened and couldn't help but think of Dugu Ming

Chen You, upon hearing this, frowned and said with great displeasure: "Mom, I did nothing wrong, what is there to reflect on?"

Dugu Ming only cried, and after a while, she had cried enough and fell silent.

Before leaving, I wanted to share some thoughts with you. You are kind to others. However, over the past two years, due to what others have said, you have casually commanded those around you. When you are busy, what you say should be listened to, but outside of those busy times, you have also become accustomed to directing people to do this and that.

It is not someone else, but Du Gu Ming

Chen You pretended to casually smile and asked, "What is different?"

Chen You most wants to know where he has gone, but unfortunately, no one has seen him again

Six months later, one evening, after dinner

Dugu Ming said with resentment

What about the result? That year on the girl's birthday, I spoke kindly to you, yet you stubbornly held onto your principles and refused to relent

Mom, how could this happen? How could he do this?

Dugu Ming smiled sadly and said indifferently

Covering the wound on my head, I ran out of the base, braving the heavy rain, and kept running all the way home

Dugu Ming cried out, tears streaming like a fountain, shouting hoarsely:

Chen You cried for a full two hours, wailing all the while

Chen You remained silent for a while without speaking, and his mother did not urge him either, quietly watching him wait

In the end, I explained everything in detail. Finally, I asked a question:

Now the girl is dead, and that day in her life was the only time she finally fulfilled her wish. Originally, you were supposed to agree, and it was all my effort; the girl only remembered me.

Lin Hongyan pondered for a moment and softly asked him: "Chen You, have you ever reflected on this matter yourself?"

The next day, Chen You decided to see if the words spoken by Dugu Ming before leaving held any truth.

The expression was filled with struggle, and finally, he threw the item in his hand forcefully onto the ground

You have spoken, but your words are of no use. You are not entirely wrong, but damn it, you need to have some resolve; today, I will not hold back!

Chen You's consciousness gradually became clearer, and he saw the person standing by the bedside, holding a discarded metal road post.

Chen You, among a group of children, you are the leader. The rules were also devised by you, gradually taking shape as you acted. Because you are the head, you take pride in it, while others do not; even if they contribute, they cannot share in the glory. This pride is something you care about deeply, and you regard it as a significant honor. How can those around you not have different thoughts? They want to share in your pride, and the only way to achieve that seems to be to take the lead. That child, Xiao Ming, is consumed by jealousy, which is also a result of your constant insinuations. Your mother does not say much to you. You must remember one thing: the reasons behind events are always rooted in what people unknowingly plant themselves. You should go back and rest.

Chen You was concentrating on cultivating his internal skills in the base, while three companions living together were engaged in casual conversation

Others say you have so many good qualities. At that time, afterwards, did you feel any sense of pride within yourself

The companion simply stated

... ...

After Chen Youxuan vented his emotions, he said, "Mom, I'm going to sleep." He turned around and walked out the door again

Dugu Minghei let out a strange laugh, followed by another hearty laugh as he said

Why? Jealousy. You don't understand; you have never known the taste of jealousy! Why is it that although our abilities are clearly similar, you are just a bit stronger, merely skilled at flipping a coin? We have both done the same amount of work. Everyone calls you brother and praises you! I never blamed you in the past; it wasn't your fault. Others just don't know better. But last year, regarding the bandit incident, how could I not care? I never blamed you before; it wasn't your fault. Others just don't know better. But last year, regarding the bandit incident, how could I not care? You killed two with a laser sword, and I killed two with a cleaver! In terms of effort, we are the same; in terms of risk, I took on even more! Yet everyone says you are the hero, completely forgetting about me. Do you really think your contributions are greater than mine? Do you even believe you deserve more of this honor than I do?

You insist on asking Wang Laoda for a loan, and I have no choice. I just feel that I cannot diminish your contributions. The girl only thinks that you are good to her

Chen You's first brother-like friend in life, as well as the most memorable companion, has parted ways with him in this manner

Today, you have been heard, simply because in the past, you have had more experience with lightsabers than I. Everyone remembers you, regards you as the foremost, and worships you as the one and only hero

Without you, who could teach a poor child like me any skills? As for the faults of others, I truly cannot point out any of yours

Let us consider today’s events as if they never happened. We can simply discuss the matter between us and leave it at that, without mentioning anything about parting ways. After all these years together, can you bear to let go? I certainly cannot.

Moreover, we are no longer constantly asked to do this or that in our daily lives

Chen Youqi was filled with rage, it was simply unimaginable that he could harbor murderous intent against someone he considered a brother, all for these reasons

In the past, I always felt that we were like brothers and that there was no need to be concerned about such matters, believing that if something truly happened, you would definitely treat me differently

Chen You watched helplessly as Dugu Ming left the room, his head still throbbing with pain. Yet, his heart ached even more, and he could not help but shed tears, though he stifled any sound.

Chen You covered his wound, panting heavily, staring at his twisted face, unable to comprehend, he asked in confusion

After the wound was treated, Lin Hongyan held him close, not asking any questions, allowing him to cry as much as he needed.

Chen Youdai stood for a while before responding and then left

He was angry at the loneliness of his name, angry at how he treated himself, and angry at his departure

Chen You, stop talking. Consider it that I was momentarily bewitched today. I have always thought of you as a brother in my heart. However, after everything that has happened, I truly cannot bear it any longer. Today, I originally intended to kill you; I understand very well that as long as I am by your side, no matter what I do, others will not remember me, only you! I initially thought that if you were dead, people would only remember me from now on. But now, I still cannot bring myself to do it. After all, the bond we shared in the past is still there; I do not want to let it go, and once I think of it, I find it impossible to act.

I know you feel wronged and distressed. However, you should also understand that I have never had such intentions towards her. I have always been afraid of causing misunderstandings. How many times have I deliberately said I had matters to discuss, leaving you two to talk alone? You know in your heart! When others say those things, I truly do not feel that it is entirely my own merit. I have always wanted others to understand that you share half the credit for everything. If you feel wronged, how can you treat me this way? Are you to the point of wanting to kill me? When others say those things, I truly do not feel that it is entirely my own merit. I have always wanted others to understand that you share half the credit for everything. If you feel wronged, how can you treat me this way? Are you to the point of wanting to kill me? Have I done anything to wrong you? Is there?

Chen You listened, and his anger eased slightly. He already knew that the girl's words would surely upset him. However, recalling that he had actually thought about smashing her to death, his anger flared up again, and he opened his mouth to speak

Why? I don't understand at all. How could you think of killing me?

Have you ever regarded me as half of yourself? When your temper flares, you kick others just the same as you do me

The two children were somewhat shy to respond. One child touched his nose and said softly, "It's not really..." then changed his words to, "It's just a little bit of that feeling..."

Lin Hongyan called out to him, saying

Chen Youxin was also angry, but he could not truly hate Dugu Ming because over the years, their relationship had been as close as that of brothers.

In the embrace of the crimson beauty, one cries out in despair, tears flowing down like a gushing spring, while the wound on the head continues to bleed profusely

You have gone mad! You shouldn't want to smash me to death! We grew up together like brothers!

That is all I have to say, I am leaving now, take care of yourself from now on. Regardless of whether you will hate me in your heart, I, on the other hand, do not know if I will always resent you

Brother You is not as fond of discussing matters of prestige with others as he used to be; in the past, whenever someone brought it up, he would always engage in conversation for a while

Five years later, he encountered a significant turning point in his life