HLnovel Chapter 131 The Meaning of Home
Chapter 131 The Meaning of Home
"Whether you and Ya-jie can make it work ultimately depends on Ya-jie's attitude." Lu Yuan looked at Lin Kai, his tone serious and leaving no room for argument. "If Ya-jie is determined to part ways with you, we, as outsiders, can't force her. You understand that, right?"
Lin Kai nodded quickly, his eyes showing urgency and sincerity: "I understand. Even if Ya Ya really doesn't want to be with me in the end, I hope to get a definite reason. Dragging this out like this is really too painful."
These words made Lu Yuan nod in agreement. Clearly, Lin Kai was a reasonable person, and working with such a person would not be too tiring.
It can now be basically concluded that Gao Ya must have encountered something that caused her to suddenly change her mind.
If this mystery can be solved, there might still be a chance for her and Lin Kai to turn things around.
"Then you should find a place to stay here for the time being, and we'll discuss a plan together later," Lu Yuan instructed.
"Okay, no problem." Lin Kai was very grateful and was about to hand the banknotes in his hand to Lu Yuan and Gao Zhe.
Lu Yuan didn't answer, but simply said, "Let's talk about payment after it's done. We don't want to take your money without doing anything."
While it may seem superficial to measure matters of the heart with money, at this moment, if Lu Yuan and Gao Zhe were to claim that they were acting entirely out of kindness and without any self-interest, Lin Kai would find them unreliable.
Unless they can prove that they are noble enough to regard money as dirt, promises made without expecting anything in return are as meaningless as empty checks.
In Lu Yuan's view, Lin Kai's family background was absolutely powerful, and it was far wiser to befriend him than to make an enemy of him.
In Gao Zhe's eyes, this was practically a "future brother-in-law" made of pure gold. By getting related to him, he was sure to have a good life in the future.
However, Lu Yuan specifically reminded Lin Kai: before things make substantial progress, do not disturb Gao Ya without authorization.
If you really anger her and make her feel annoyed, this matter will only become more difficult to handle.
Lin Kai readily agreed, and after exchanging contact information with the two, he left happily.
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In the evening, Ye Yixian finished work and planned to go home and grab something to eat, but she didn't expect that Lu's mother had already prepared dinner and specially asked Lu Yuan to take her over to eat together.
Ye Yixian felt a little embarrassed, but he didn't dare to refuse Lu Ma's kindness, so he could only obediently agree and go to Lu's house for a hot meal.
She had worked up a lot of sweat at the factory today, and felt sticky all over. She was thinking about going back and taking a shower as soon as possible.
After dinner, Lu Yuan still needed to fix her window, so he rode his motorcycle, carrying the materials he had bought that day, to take her home.
The night breeze was slightly cool. On the way, Lu Yuan told Ye Yixian about his encounter with Lin Kai that day.
Ye Yixian was quite shocked after hearing this, and couldn't help but sigh, "This guy is quite devoted. He's so loyal to Sister Ya, and he's good-looking too. Why won't Sister Ya give him a chance?"
"Sigh!" Lu Yuan sighed deeply. "That's the crux of the problem. Sister Ya is definitely hiding something from everyone; she has an unresolved issue on her mind."
"What could be the knot in her heart?" Ye Yixian sat in the back seat, her arms naturally around Lu Yuan's waist, full of doubt. "I really can't understand what could make Ya-jie prefer to hurt each other rather than give this relationship a chance?"
"I don't understand it either." Lu Yuan shook his head helplessly.
He had never experienced such complicated emotional entanglements in his previous life.
This may be the first emotional problem he faces after his rebirth. Only if he can figure it out and solve it will he have a way to deal with similar problems if he and Ye Yixian encounter them in the future.
Rebirth is not just about excelling in book knowledge; the interpersonal relationships and social dynamics beyond the books are also lessons he needs to learn.
After returning to Ye Yixian's house, Lu Yuan moved a stool over and began to repair the dilapidated window.
Ye Yixian assisted him from the side. As the saying goes, teamwork makes the dream work. With her by his side chatting, Lu Yuan truly experienced a long-lost sense of relaxation and joy.
The two talked about almost everything: trivial matters from the past, aspirations for the future, the pressure of studying, and the daily routines of life...
Although these topics are mundane and unremarkable, isn't that what ordinary life is all about?
Being with someone you like, even if you're just chatting about the most trivial things, makes you feel like time is peaceful and beautiful.
Lu Yuan was skillful and quickly repaired the window, and also helped Ye Yixian clean the room.
After the two of them took great care of the place, the old house finally shed some of its dilapidated state and was transformed into a real "home".
After finishing his work, Lu Yuan was exhausted and drenched in sweat, so he sat down to rest in a chair in the living room.
Ye Yixian brought him a glass of warm water and thoughtfully fanned him with a palm-leaf fan, saying softly, "Actually, you don't need to work so hard. I told my brother that we can do a thorough cleaning during the New Year."
"There are still more than half a year until the New Year." Lu Yuan smiled, took the water glass and took a sip, looking around. "A home should look like a home. Before, when you were alone, you might not have cared, and you might not have even considered this place as your real home. But it's different now. Your roots are here, and you'll most likely live here for a long time to come."
He paused, his tone becoming gentle yet profound: "As the ancients said, fallen leaves return to their roots. If a person doesn't know where their roots are, won't they become withered branches and fallen leaves drifting in the wind a hundred years later? I hope you can know where you came from and where you should return to in the future. Not just you, but everyone you care about."
These words were spoken by Lu Yuan based on his own feelings.
He had too many regrets about "family" in his previous life.
He had a falling out with his parents and lost his way in the hurried world. Until the moment he died, he didn't know where he should go back to.
In this life, he clearly understood the importance of family, and naturally hoped that Ye Yixian could understand this profound meaning.
Ye Yixian was stunned; she hadn't expected Lu Yuan to have such a profound understanding of "home."
This clarity transcends the vicissitudes of age.
She knelt down in front of Lu Yuan, gently took his hand, and raised her eyes, trying to see through his deep eyes to some unknown secret.
Lu Yuan is truly extraordinary.
Despite being a teenager, he always displayed a composure and restraint beyond his years.
Throughout Ye Yixian's life, she has seen too many immature and impetuous people, such as Chen Li, Cheng Hao, and Xia Anqi. Their instability was like a series of time bombs for Ye Yixian, who already lacked a sense of security.
Only Lu Yuan could always make people feel incredibly at ease.
Lu Yuan also looked down at Ye Yixian. He suddenly noticed that her eyes were deep brown, bright and clear, like the finest amber gems, extremely beautiful.
Because she had just finished working, there were still some sweat stains on her face, and a few strands of hair were wet and stuck to her forehead, giving her a fiery and vibrant appearance.
At this moment, Lu Yuan was sitting high up, and because of the hot weather, Ye Yixian was wearing a rather loose T-shirt.
Looking down from this angle, the neckline inevitably reveals a bit of skin.
It has to be said that even though Ye Yixian was malnourished in the past, it did not affect his development at all. This is probably what is called a natural talent.
After contemplating the meaning of "home," one's thoughts inevitably drift to the meaning of "starting a family."
As Lu Yuan thought this, his gaze involuntarily became somewhat absorbed.
It wasn't until Ye Yixian noticed the strange look in his eyes and looked down following his gaze that a blush quickly spread from her neck to her ears, and even her cheeks burned hot...