Timeless Bonds in a Modern World Chapter 2

The ancestors of the An family did good deeds and left a property of more than 300 square meters in the town center for their descendants.

Thanks to this, even if An Jia does not work, he still has a considerable income. Today in 2006, although he is not rich, he has enough food and clothing.

Mother Ann passed away a long time ago.

Leaving behind Ryan and An's father.

All along, the father and son have depended on each other and lived a good life. As long as they don't seek death, they won't die.

As Ryan grew up and entered his rebellious period, the generation gap between his father and his son became wider and wider. He had nothing to do and gradually became lonely.

Some days ago, I met an aunt who was like a dead tree coming back to life. Just when Thomas wanted to take control of his own happiness again, he was strongly stopped by his son.

In his previous life, out of affection for his mother on the one hand and the aftermath of his rebellious period on the other, Ryan said he would never want to see his father remarry and break up the couple.

Although Thomas wanted to pursue his own happiness, in his heart the person he cherished most in the world was his son. So he respected his son's wishes, gave up the aunt, and did not remarry.

Without the support of love, An's father turned his attention from family to career. He converted the family's rented building into a factory, and transformed himself from a landlord to a boss, opening a garment factory.

However.

How can a father who has never struggled in his life have any business ability? As mentioned before, if you don't seek death, you won't die. The problem is that he did it.

I was completely screwed.

Ryan did not study hard and went to technical secondary school after graduating from junior high school. He thought he could become a landlord in the future and win without doing anything. However, he did not expect to lose all the property at home.

The cause of all this is that I don't allow my father to remarry.

The solution is clear, just agree!

Stupid dad, just focus on your relationship and stop doing this crappy business.

The first step for others after rebirth is to pursue their first love or plan a business plan; but for me, Ryan, the first step after rebirth is to agree to my father's remarriage.

...

The An family is located on an ancient street called Zijing Street in the hometown town. There is a wooden archway at the entrance of the street. Through the archway is a main street. On one side of the street is a residential area, and on the other side is a fish pond.

There is a row of redbud trees planted beside the fish pond, which are colorful when the flowering season comes.

The beginning of the residential area is a basketball court and ancestral hall.

If the hometown is an ancient and quaint town, then Zijing Street should be the most charming part.

The flat and straight street, with a faint smell of fish pond blowing from one side, this is the smell of hometown, well... actually it doesn't smell good...

After turning the corner, there was an uneven bluestone alley road. The outer walls of the houses on both sides were covered with moss and the lime was peeling. The boy was in a hurry, but as he walked, he slowed down involuntarily.

I feel nervous when I am close to home.

soon.

When Ryan returned to the vicinity of his home, he happened to see his father, dressed in fisherman's clothes, getting off a motorcycle carrying a bucket of water.

We have a car at home, but my dad prefers riding a motorcycle.

"dad!"

A slightly hoarse voice, mixed with a hint of fatigue, came from the 29-year-old soul. Ryan forgot that he was still wearing roller skates and accidentally fell.

My father didn't even want the bucket and hurried forward to support him.

"Don't run so fast on roller skates!"

Over the years, no matter how rebellious his son was, he was always his only family member. Dad An loved his son very much, but as a grown man he couldn't say it out loud, and they seldom communicated on weekdays.

Silence that only belongs to men.

It is this silence that makes it difficult for the father and son to understand each other and get into each other's hearts.

"Um..."

As he spoke, Ryan took a closer look at his father's face. His father, who was less than 40 years old this year, had gained some weight, but there were not many signs of aging.

My father's clothing business in his previous life was not bad. It was even booming for a while. However, most of his business was exported, and he had to deal with foreigners without any ethics, so it was difficult to collect payments.

The downstream companies don’t pay, and the upstream suppliers and workers are demanding payment.

In order to collect the money, he personally went to Southeast Asia, was beaten and sent to the hospital, and almost couldn't come back.

Later, due to heavy losses, he had to sell his business.

In the end, the impoverished father An, who smoked and drank, was diagnosed with cancer four years later and passed away five years later with endless regret.

The scene returns to this moment.

Perhaps seeing the good atmosphere and thinking of his recent acquaintance with an auntie, An's father took the initiative to say, "Son, Dad has something to tell you..."

coming!

coming!

Go straight.

Ryan took a deep breath and calmed down. "Well, go ahead."

Seeing this, Father An was a little surprised. He felt that his son was a little different today. Although he was confused, he did not hesitate and had to seize the opportunity. He said, "Son, it's like this... I met an aunt some time ago..."

It’s still hard to talk about.

I don’t even know how to communicate with my son about daily life, and now I have to tell the love story of an uncle and an aunt, which is even more difficult.

What's more, Thomas's cultural level is not high and his language organization ability is average. He didn't study hard back then and only graduated from junior high school.

Ryan looked at his father who was unable to speak, and without hesitation, he asked directly: "So, you are together?"

"No...no no no, we are not together yet...this is inconsiderate of your feelings."

Based on Thomas's understanding of his son, this matter is very difficult.

Ryan has been very rebellious in recent years and it is basically impossible for him to accept someone intervening in his family.

But unexpectedly.

The next second, Ryan said cheerfully: "Dad, I have no objection. If you like, then we can be together."

"Well, I also know that it is difficult for you to accept... Um, what did you just say?" Father An was originally talking to himself, but halfway through, he was stunned. He even suspected that there was something wrong with his ears.

Ryan repeated word by word: "I said --- I! Agree!!"

"No... Why do you think differently than I do today?"

I always feel like my son has become a different person today.

The hostility has dissipated and he has become much more mature.

Ryan was well prepared to face An's father's questioning.

In his previous life, he worked as a salesperson and usually prepared his wording in advance.

"Next week is the 100-day oath-taking ceremony for the high school entrance exam. I just... suddenly reflected on myself and felt that I couldn't be so careless anymore. I wanted to try to change, to be responsible for myself, and not to interfere too much in your affairs... It's better not to ask, it's awkward for two boys to talk about this topic... Anyway, I agreed, don't you want me to agree?"

There was a hint of embarrassment and impatience in his words, which was consistent with the tone and characteristics of a man of his age.

The embarrassment was genuine, but the impatience was feigned, in keeping with his temperament.

When Thomas heard the last sentence, he got anxious on the spot, "No, no, no, just agree. Agreeing is the best!"

When Thomas heard about the Hundred-Day Oath, many of his doubts were dispelled - it seems that adolescent boys will indeed experience explosive growth at a certain point.

In any case, my son's consent and growth are things that are worth celebrating.

It seems I have to burn some incense for my deceased wife when I get home.

I have to apologize to that person. I am going to remarry...

"Well, strike while the iron is hot. Today is Friday. Let's meet at 7 o'clock tomorrow night, Saturday. I'll let you meet the aunt and her daughter and get to know them!"

"Um!"

"Well...?"

"ah...?!"

As the three modal particles appeared one after another, Ryan's head became more and more tilted. Just now... I seemed to have heard some strange information.

daughter?

Why didn’t I tell you in my previous life that aunt had a daughter?