Rebirth of the Rich Second Generation's Growth Diary

Chapter 29 Father
After arriving in Jinchuan City, Ye Ling did not plan to go back with Li Xu, but asked Lao Liu to take her home and say goodbye there.

Afterwards, Lao Liu stepped on the accelerator and sent Li Xu back home.

Li Xu's home is located in a villa community far away from the city center.

The iron gate slowly slid to both sides, and the car drove in smoothly, with the wheels rolling over the ground, making a slight friction sound.

Speaking of which, it has been too long since I left here... He looked outside through the car window, seriously and focused, not wanting to miss any details.

Inside the park, cleaning staff meticulously swept the winding roads, sweeping fallen leaves and debris aside. Along the roadside, villas stood in an orderly row. Construction workers stood on scaffolding, intently inspecting the exterior walls and roofs, their tools tapping against the walls with resounding clicks.

On the lawn in front of the villa, a gardener was operating a lawn mower. The blades were spinning rapidly, and wherever they went, the grass leaves fell neatly. Not far away, another worker was bending over to plant flowers, his fingers skillfully cultivating the soil and watering them.

Old Liu glanced at Li Xu in the rearview mirror and smiled: "It's been a while since you came back, right?"

Li Xu nodded, his eyes a little absent-minded as he said, "Yeah, yeah, I haven't been back for a long time."

It's been several years.

As Lao Liu drove, he smiled and said, "You haven't lived in the villa for a few months. Haha, it must be very painful for you, right?"

In response to Uncle Liu's question, Li Xu just smiled casually and did not answer.

He picked up the plastic bag of rabbit heads and looked inside...

Will you be miserable if you don’t live in a villa?

Ha ha.

He didn't say much.

Soon the car stopped at the door of their villa. Old Liu turned around and said to Li Xu, "You get out first. I'll go park the car!"

Li Xu nodded, opened the car door, picked up the bag of rabbit heads and got out.

……

Li Xu stepped into this familiar yet unfamiliar villa.

He climbed a few steps and came to the dark brown solid wooden door. He took out the unfamiliar key from his pocket, inserted it into the keyhole, and turned it gently. The door lock made a light "click" sound.

When he pushed open the door, the first thing that caught his eye was a small but cozy living room. A light beige fabric sofa was neatly placed against the wall, and in the middle was a wooden coffee table with a few shallow scratches on it, which were traces he had accidentally left behind.

The sight continued to move, leaning on a corner of the fabric sofa, Li Yuqian crossed his legs, one foot swaying rhythmically. He was wearing a dark gray home suit, his hair was a little messy but still dignified, holding a financial magazine in his hand, his eyes scanning the pages intently, on the wooden coffee table next to him, a cup of steaming tea was quietly placed, and a few wisps of tea fragrance rose.

Li Xu slowly walked to the coffee table and placed the bag of rabbit heads on it.

Hearing the noise, Li Yuqian slowly raised his head and glanced at Li Xu, then retracted his gaze and said nonchalantly: "There is a dinner party tonight..."

"Dad, please stand up."

"what?"

"Forget it, just sit down."

Li Yuqian raised his eyebrows, not understanding what this brat was going to do.

Li Xu's chest rose and fell violently, his eyes filled with strong emotions that were difficult to suppress. Without waiting for Li Yuqian to come to his senses, he pounced on him... and hugged him.

Li Yuqian was still holding the financial magazine in his hand, his body was a little stiff, and his expression was stunned for a while.

Uh?
……

I have forgotten when was the last time I communicated with that brat Li Xu.

When Li Yuqian was young, his father, Li Xu's grandfather, was the true head of the family. He was the man who had his way, stubborn as a bull, and always refusing to admit defeat. He always had a commanding demeanor, and this image was deeply engraved in Li Yuqian's memory. Later, he unknowingly grew up to look like him.

Probably because he knows some weaknesses in his own character... these weaknesses are directed towards his family.

When Li Xu was younger, every word he said was absolutely correct in his eyes. That period of time was his best memory as a father. So far, almost all the smiles he showed to his family were from that period of time.

When did it start? Probably after entering junior high school, the child began to have his own ideas. Although those ideas seemed childish and ridiculous to him, he could understand the reasons why the child believed them...but this still inevitably led to conflicts.

As a father, I feel mixed emotions when I see my son's rebellious waves rising in the tide of youth. The well-behaved and obedient child in the past seems to have changed overnight. He used to do what I say, but now he turns a deaf ear to my words and even confronts me. I know that this is an inevitable process of growing up, but when the flames of rebellion burn harmony again and again, worry and helplessness will take root in my heart.

But she also has her own reserve and pride, and she can't bring herself to cater to his seemingly absurd ideas and behaviors. Every time she wants to speak to ease the relationship, there is always an invisible force blocking her words back into her throat.

As time went by, the channels of communication became increasingly blocked. In this silence and stalemate, the warmth of the relationship between father and son seemed to be quietly cooling down.

I had never taken the time to think about this matter until today, when I was suddenly hugged by that brat.

At this time, Li Xu had already gone upstairs. Li Yuqian was alone, leaning on the sofa, still holding the financial magazine in his hand, but he had no intention of taking a look at it.

He was savoring the sudden hug he had just received.

The last time this brat hugged me was when he was in elementary school, right?

I have to say, I felt my heart beating faster at that time.

Li Yuqian silently picked up the cup of tea on the coffee table, took a sip, calmed his inner emotions, and then smiled dumbly...

This brat actually did something so... embarrassing all of a sudden.

Then his eyes fell on the bag of rabbit heads on the coffee table.

Spiced rabbit head?

How long has it been since I last ate this?
When Li Xu was younger, the company had difficulties in running its business for a while, which was probably one of the lowest points in his life. At that time, he would often buy rabbit heads from the shop on the corner.

Is it from that company?
Li Yuqian took out the rabbit head and licked the oil stains on his fingers. The familiar taste awakened dusty memories.

It's true.

Just then, Lao Liu parked the car in the garage and brought in some things.

Seeing Li Yuqian eating the rabbit head on the coffee table, Lao Liu said happily: "Xiao Xu bought this specially for you!"

Li Yuqian's face was expressionless, and he nodded slightly: "Oh."

Old Liu continued, "Xiao Xu didn't say much on the way back this time. I was the one who initiated the conversation, but it seems very different from before."

"Tell me more about it."

"Hmm... He said something that really surprised me. He said that only after being at the bottom of society did you realize how powerful your father was. Hmm, he also said something very cultured... something like 'seeing the blue sky'..."

Li Yuqian's face once again showed a look of surprise, and he murmured, "From a tiny floating object, how can you look up at the vastness of the sky?"

Old Liu nodded repeatedly: "Ah, yes, yes, that's exactly what I said..."

Li Yuqian's face showed confusion again, "Did he really say that?"

"OK."

Li Yuqian pondered for a while, leaning on the sofa, his eyes lost in thought. After thinking for a while, he seemed to have no idea. Then he looked up at Lao Liu, pointed at the rabbit head on the table, and said, "Come and try it too."

(End of this chapter)