Chapter 002: Wukong's First Red Envelope

Uncertain of how long he had slept, Guo Dalu felt his stomach burning, as if a desert had taken root within his body, leaving him extremely thirsty

As soon as I reached the door, I heard my father's voice: "There is no one who does things like you, the third one! If you have something to say, you can speak directly to me. What does a child know? He is here to bring you watermelons, why are you saying those things to him?"

Hearing this, Ding Jiwen clapped his hands and said, "Guo Zhenlin, do you know how many years I have waited for you to say this? Look, I can't help but applaud for you..."

After finishing his meal, Guo Zhenlin began to call Wang Bo, Uncle Ma, and Uncle Zhang. He apologized to them over the phone, saying: "Over the years, I have caused you trouble..." Before he could finish his sentence, tears welled up in his eyes.

Bro, please provide your real name so I can make a note of it

Guo Dalu was not in a hurry; he dried his hair and body with a towel and changed into a fresh set of clothes first

Guo Zhenlin walked over and sat down on the sofa

He brought out another bicycle from home, following his father, and once again arrived at Ding Jiwen's house

Guo Zhenlin stared at Ding Jiwen for a while, then nodded and said: "Starting today, I will face reality, Ding Jiwen, listen carefully, from today onwards, our two families will sever all ties and never have any dealings with each other again"

I am just afraid of you like this, afraid that you will cause a scene however you want, after all, those without shoes are not afraid of those who wear them... Why do you think I let your son speak to you first, don't you understand that yourself?

What Tang Seng? What journey to the West for scriptures? I, the old monkey, am listening to the teachings of the Bodhi Patriarch!

Guo Dalu fell into a deep sleep once again

Guo Laoer, why can't you just recognize reality properly

Is it true

Then Guo Zhenlin chuckled twice: "I should have known this earlier, hmm..."

Guo Dalu stood in place, watching as his father unloaded two bags of watermelons from the back seat of the bicycle and tossed them aside. With a crunching sound, several watermelons were smashed.

Uncle Ding said that there is no need to send him watermelons anymore, and there is no need to send any other gifts either

Guo Zhenlin's tone calmed slightly: "I just didn't expect that you could say those words in front of the child... You are no longer the old San I once knew"

The most urgent matter now is not who "Sun Wukong" is, but how to convey Uncle Ding's words to Dad

He is going to meet Ding Jiwen

Guo Dalu is not very clear about the matters concerning his uncle. He only knows that his grandfather spent his entire life striving to return to the Huang family in Chuzhou, not to compete for the vast family fortune, but simply to gain the family's recognition through his own efforts

Upon careful consideration, it indeed seems to be the case! Alright, I, the old Sun, will go to meet the ancestor through the back door at midnight tonight, seeking him to impart to me the path to immortality!

Guo Dalu was lost in thought like this, and then fell asleep

Guo Zhenlin remained silent

"Confiscation? What does it mean?" Guo Zhenlin's expression immediately darkened: "Did you say something you shouldn't have?"

I didn't say anything; it was Uncle Ding who refused on his own. Guo Dalu let out a gentle sigh and continued, "Moreover, he also asked me to convey a few words to you..."

Well, I will wait for you! (Sending love)

What happened to Uncle? Guo Dalu asked

What kind of monster is this

He was driven back from Chuzhou, and it is estimated that Ding Jiwen and the others decided to sever ties with our family upon hearing about this matter

Of course it is true, I am the reincarnation of the Supreme Old Lord, would I deceive you about such a matter? (serious face expression)

Guo Dalu spoke with determination, relaying Ding Jiwen's words once again. Guo Zhenlin's face changed colors, alternating between pale and flushed, and he was unable to respond for a long time. It was not until a minute after Guo Dalu finished speaking that he murmured, "Did he really say that?" His tone carried a sense of despair, as if a belief had collapsed, which deeply troubled Guo Dalu.

"Dad, please do not be sad; they do not deserve your friendship." Guo Dalu had a few drinks and felt a bit of blood rushing to his head

The mobile phone on the table emitted a series of short alert sounds, indicating that a new WeChat message had arrived

Hmm! Let's do it this way, Wukong, you can do it, I have faith in you! (clenching fist expression) Guo Dalu has basically confirmed that the other party is a joker

Guo Zhenlin waved his hand and said, "You children need not concern yourselves with this matter." As he spoke, he stood up and walked outside, and Guo Dalu quickly followed him.

What is the matter

At this moment, his mind was in a state of chaos, and he did not even consider why there was a blade of grass in the WeChat red envelope. He randomly tapped a few times, and then a beam of green light pierced into his forehead

Every time Guo Dalu thinks of his father, who eagerly and solemnly puts on new clothes before attending the annual class reunion, he feels a wave of discomfort in his heart

After a while, the rain stopped. Guo Zhenlin returned from outside and saw Guo Dalu's bicycle along with two bags of watermelons behind it. He asked, "Dalu, why did you bring the watermelons back? Didn't you deliver them to your Uncle Ding's house?"

The sound of clapping or applause

Guo Dalu opened the red envelope, only to find a vibrant, emerald green blade of grass.

Ding ding ding ~

Ding Jiwen's tone of disgust has already unveiled the final layer of the mask

Perhaps it would be better to have Dad meet with Ding Jiwen, allowing them to clarify their words in person

Guo Dalu looked at the message from "Sun Wukong" and was momentarily speechless. He first replied with a "sweating" emoji and muttered to himself, "You really got into character." Then he responded: "Congratulations! The Ancestor knocking three times means you should enter through the back door at three o'clock to find him. He wants to secretly impart the path to immortality to you. How fortunate you are."

Aren't you the great Sun Wukong? Don't you need to accompany Tang Seng to the West to obtain the scriptures? Don't tell me that the Buddha directly sent the scriptures to Tang Seng offline

Guo Dalu picked up the boss cup on the table, opened the lid, and handed it to his father: "Dad, have a sip of water to refresh yourself..."

As the illegitimate son of his great-grandfather, my grandfather currently does not even qualify to enter the Huang family genealogy

Unfortunately, among my grandfather's three sons and three daughters, including my mother, none are particularly extraordinary talents. Only my eldest uncle has a slight business acumen, and it was only through my grandfather's immense efforts that he was sent to Chuzhou. He ended up working at a small factory on the outskirts of the Huang family, and as a result, he has now been sent back home.

Before Guo Dalu could respond, "Sun Wukong" sent another message: "Just now, the old ancestor asked me what I wanted to learn, and I replied that I only wished to learn the marvelous way of longevity, and nothing else. Who would have thought that the old ancestor, in a fit of anger, jumped down from the high platform and struck me on the head three times with a ruler, before turning his back and entering the room.

What are you being polite about? As the saying goes, is there any favor that cannot be resolved with a red envelope? Don't you think so?

"Do not follow me, go back!" Guo Zhenlin said in a calm voice, though it was evident that he was suppressing immense anger

Guo Zhenlin glared at his son, took the cup and placed it on the table, and said: "If you have something to say, say it clearly. Don't try to mislead me. Did you not go to deliver the watermelon?"

It was sent, and it was also delivered to Uncle Ding's house, but... he did not accept it

After adding "Sun Wukong," Guo Dalu sent a message over. If it were not someone familiar, he would delete it without a second thought

Guo Dalu let out a sigh, picked up his phone, and saw a message from "Sun Wukong": "Sun Wukong is the real name of my old self!"

Guo Dalu was still watching Ding Jiwen and Ding Boya when he suddenly nodded and smiled, then clapped his hands a few times, saying: "I hope you do not forget everything that has happened today"

Guo Zhenlin no longer paid attention to him, turned around and pushed his bicycle away, saying to Guo Dalu, "Let's go"

... ...

Hmm. Guo Dalu gritted his teeth, nodded slightly, and a trace of hatred for Ding Jiwen arose in his heart

Haha, once I, the old Sun, have mastered the profound way of immortality, I will surely repay your guidance and kindness

Guo Dalu thought for a moment and replied: "I will not make things difficult for you. Now tell me immediately which monster you are fighting, which mountain the monster resides on, what its name is, and what magical treasure it uses"

"Alright, I understand..." Guo Zhenlin also nodded, saying: "I understand, it is comprehensible..."

... ...

Oh, then let's meet on the blacklist. Guo Dalu knew that the other party was joking with him, and he would not actually block him immediately.

Indeed, I, Old Sun, will send you a red envelope at that time, a large red envelope

Half an hour later, the heavy rain ceased. Guo Dalu sat cross-legged on the old sofa in the living room, his right index finger sliding back and forth on his chin, his expression one of deep contemplation, clearly still pondering how to convey the message.

Ding Jiwen tilted his head slightly to look at Guo Zhenlin and said, "So what happened? You still couldn't stop yourself from causing a commotion at my home."

My mother is right

Sitting up in a daze, I wanted to find some water to drink. Habitually, I grabbed my phone for light; as soon as I turned it on, I vaguely saw that someone had sent me a WeChat message. Upon opening it, I found it was a red envelope.

Dad must have drunk too much, definitely too much... It's all those bastards' fault... They are not human!

There was no response for a while, possibly due to some urgent matters that needed attention.

Old San, I am not here to quarrel with you today; I simply want to clarify the matter. The proposal for the arranged marriage was suggested by you, not by me, Guo Zhenlin, seeking you out. Now that you want to go back on it, I have nothing to say. My own child is not living up to expectations, and I cannot blame others for that

... ...

Finally liberated, everyone no longer needs to continue acting

"No, no, no, I am truly Sun Wukong. How can I prove to you that I am indeed the Monkey King?"

Is the circle truly more important than loyalty?

After chatting aimlessly with "Sun Wukong" for a while, Guo Dalu surprisingly felt much better. In any case, what has happened has happened; feeling sad or angry is of no use. It is better to think about how to comfort Dad later.

Ding Jiwen let out a cold laugh and said: "Look, you are just living in the past, lost in the deep mountains and forests of the past, unable to extricate yourself... Haven't you heard that saying? A person who clings to the past can only indicate that they are currently living a life of utter failure"

Guo Dalu stood up, hesitated for a moment, and said: "Dad, I have something to tell you"

Guo Dalu propped up his bicycle, walked over to his father, and quietly observed the impatient expression on Ding Jiwen's face and the cold demeanor of Ding Boya standing by the door

In the evening, Guo Zhenlin asked Guo Dalu to accompany him for a couple of drinks. Guo Dalu wanted to take the opportunity to comfort him, but he remained silent, drinking quietly. On the other hand, his mother was more open-minded, saying: "If they don't want to associate with us, then so be it; we don't rely on them for anything."

"It is probably because of your uncle..." Guo's mother let out a cold laugh

What are you doing? If you have something to say, speak up quickly. What does it look like to be hesitant and evasive?

Dad, Guo Dalu called out.

Guo Dalu subconsciously wanted to call his mother, but soon dismissed the thought. Given his father's current state, not only would his mother be unable to stop him, but the two might also end up arguing.

Guo Zhenlin pushed his bicycle out of the door