The Bai family also had an adopted son who was destined to become someone's vassal from the moment he was adopted.

Volume 4: Chapter He crossed over (K)

"..."

After listening to Lu Yu's story, everyone present fell silent.

Three simple leave requests and just a few words represent pain that is absolutely unbearable for ordinary people.

If I were in Lu Yu's shoes, could I bear all this?

My sister died in an accident, my mother died of grief, and my father was buried in a disaster.

If the first time I went home was because I was unaware of the situation and felt regret, then the second time was because I felt sad about my mother's death. As for the third time...

The third time couldn't even be described in words. In less than a month, he went from following his father and watching him arrange his father's funeral to arranging his father's funeral himself. Perhaps only Lu Yu himself knew how deep the hurt he had endured was.

"He never said..."

Looking at the three pieces of paper in her hand, Hoshino Ai recalled the time she spent with Luyu. Since the day she met Luyu, she had never heard Luyu mention these things. She had always felt only tenderness and encouragement from Luyu. As for these things, he had never revealed them at all.

"..."

After hearing what Hoshino Ai said, the other three people fell silent.

It's not just Hoshino Ai who hasn't heard of these things, they have never heard of them at all.

Unlike Hoshino Ai who had never met Ruyu before, the three of them at least had always been with Ruyu. When they were together, they occasionally talked about family topics, but every time they talked about this, all Ruyu said in front of everyone was that he loved his family very much, his family also loved him, and he lived a very happy life.

There were no complaints, no dissatisfaction, and he didn't feel any sadness or pain at all, as if he had forgotten all these things long ago.

But the fact is, how could Lu Yu forget? If he really forgot, he would not want to return to this world, nor would he rush back to his hometown to pay tribute to his family as soon as he confirmed that these girls would not come again.

"The producer said he was living a very happy life..."

Goto Ichiri's tears were already dripping onto the ground. With a very fragile mind, she simply could not accept that the person she loved had such a painful past.

"I haven't mentioned it."

Toyokawa Shoko's face was pale. She had never heard Luyu mention it. She remembered that because her father was a loser, she had complained to Luyu about her father and family many times. At that time, Luyu would always comfort and encourage her with a smile. But now she thought that the person who really needed comfort should be Luyu.

"Why, why didn't you tell us..."

Several girls present were in tears. If they had known that Lu Yu had such a past, they would have been nicer to Lu Yu.

Seeing the girls in tears, Bai Lian sighed, "Of course my brother won't mention this to you, because he has already gotten over it."

Toyokawa Shoko's voice trembled: "Can this kind of thing be overcome by just stepping over it?"

Bai Lian nodded: "Generally speaking, it's probably difficult. After going through these things, an ordinary person would probably go crazy, complain about the injustice of the world, or even become insane or develop some kind of mental illness that can never be cured. But my brother won't."

"Why not... Mr. Producer is also a human being... He must need someone to comfort him..."

"No, my brother wouldn't. Who do you think my brother is? He is Lu Yu, the brother I respect the most, so he stepped over."

Bai Lian recalled the time when Lu Yu had just entered the Bai family. At that time, he had just finished his father's funeral. Bai Lian remembered that the school raised funds for him after knowing his situation, but when the money was handed to Lu Yu, Lu Yu refused.

"I am a human being with hands and feet. I have the ability to support myself. I cannot accept this money."

With this reason, Lu Yu refused the donation. He did lose his family, but he did not lose his faith and dignity in life. The money was raised by everyone out of pity for Lu Yu. If he took it, it would mean that he accepted everyone's mercy. As he himself said, he is a human being, a person with hands and feet and the ability to support himself.

He doesn't need it, and he can't have it.

Bai Lian still remembers that the entire school donated a total of more than 100,000 yuan at that time. It goes without saying how important hundreds of thousands of yuan in cash was to Lu Yu at that time, but he did not accept it.

Do heron feathers hurt?

of course.

But he had to bear his own pain. During the days and nights he knelt in the mourning hall to accompany his father, he probably buried the pain.

So when he returns to school, he will refuse everyone's donations because he has already crossed the line.

Not everyone will become insane because of a painful past like some people in certain stories. Painful past does exist, and there are indeed some people who become crazy and insane because of these pains, but there are also some people who, after experiencing these things, silently remember this painful past in their hearts and move forward with a heavy burden.

Why could Lu Yu applaud Pochi when she was trembling on the stage, why did he never get angry with everyone, why could he say things like you have tried very hard, because he is Lu Yu, he has encountered painful things, he understands that everyone is fragile, and because he has been caught in the rain, he will hold up a big umbrella for everyone around him.

"Love, I believe in you. Sooner or later, you will become the most popular idol in Tokyo."

"Xiangzi, you will definitely win this game."

"Anon, MyGo!!!!! is the most perfect band in my heart. You are the right five people."

"My guitarist is Goto Ichiri, she's amazing, to me, she's the best guitarist in the world."

Thinking back to what Lu Yu had said to them, the girls felt a sharp pain in their hearts. It turned out that behind his gentleness was such a sad past. It turned out that his smile was the enlightenment he had after moving on from the past.

"So, do you understand why I hate you?"

Bai Lian looked at the four people in front of him: "You don't know anything, but you feel at ease enjoying his kindness to you. Yes, it's true that he didn't tell you about his past, but when he was good to you, did you ever think about repaying him? Hoshino Ai, Toyokawa Shoko, Chihaya Aine, Goto Ichiri, you guys, I want to ask you, when my brother was with you, when he gave everything to be good to you, did you ever treat him well?"

"..."

Have I been nice to Lu Yu?

This question hits everyone's heart like a heavy hammer.

Have it?

Probably yes.

After all, no one is a bad person. While accepting Lu Yu's help, everyone naturally thinks about giving back to Lu Yu.

The idea was there, but it was too shallow and too late.

"I know you guys want to say that you all want to treat my brother well, but what have you really done?"

"Put yourself in his shoes. When my brother was doing all he could for you, did you really think about how to repay him? In fact, you were thinking more about yourself, weren't you?"

"Hoshino Ai, you said you had never met my brother at first, but did you mention that you wanted to meet him? No, you wanted to become a big idol, you wanted to be successful and stand out. Yes, you did think about repaying my brother after you became famous, but why couldn't you treat him better earlier? Have you ever had a meal with him, chat with him? "

"As for the rest of you, I know each of you has your own reasons, but even so, this is not a reason for you to enjoy his kindness to you without any psychological burden!"

"You obviously had many opportunities. When my brother was staying up late to write songs for you, did you ever pay attention to him? He knows each of your tastes and hobbies. What do you like to eat, drink, and what you are allergic to? My brother knows all of them, but do you know his hobbies?"

"When he takes you out to eat, takes you out to play, tutors you, and helps you solve problems, have you ever thought about doing the same thing for him?"

"No, none of you did that, because in your eyes, my brother is a very powerful person. He is rich, capable, and has everything. He is better than you, so you naturally think that everything he does is what he should do. But have you ever thought that even a perfect person needs the care of others?"

Bai Lian's tone was tinged with sarcasm.

"Yes, even if you don't care about him, he won't fall. After all, he can even overcome the death of his own family. He can tell everyone that he is fine. He said he doesn't need your help. There are people in this world who need help more than him. How could he mind if you don't treat him well?"

"But, whether he minds or not is one thing, whether you do it or not is another!"

At this point, Bai Lian clenched her fists. This is why she doesn't like these heroines. None of these people are qualified in Bai Lian's eyes. If they want to stay with Lu Yu and become his lovers, these people are not worthy!

"I'm my brother's sister, so I hate you. I hate every single one of you, Hoshino Ai, Toyokawa Shoko, Goto Ichiri, Chihaya Aine. Not only you, but also everyone who accepted my brother's kindness but didn't treat him well, I hate them all! No...but it's just you, and I hate myself too!"

Bai Lian knows that Lu Yu is the perfect brother she wants, but correspondingly, she is not the perfect sister.

Bai Lian hates these heroines, and she also hates herself, because there are actually many things she has not accomplished. If she could be bolder and more proactive, then Lu Yu could actually live a better life.

"..."

"Yes, I'm sorry..." Chihaya Aine's voice reached Bai Lian's ears.

"Save your apology for my brother. There's no point in saying it to me now."

"I will tell the producer, but Bai Lian-chan, I'm sorry for you. I'm really sorry. It turns out that you have been hiding so many things in your heart..."

After taking a look at Chihaya Aine, Bai Lian's expression looked better. This girl named Chihaya Aine was the one she liked the most among the four people currently present. However, she was just pleasing to the eye. She was still far from really admitting that Chihaya Aine was her sister-in-law.

"Nothing, these are not my worries, you just don't know. Well, it's almost time to rest, let's go. My brother should have arrived by now. I'm not sure if he will leave after the memorial service or stay a little longer. If you don't want my brother to take you down the mountain before you have a chance to meet his family, then we should hurry up."

"Ah."

Everyone stood up. After listening to what Bai Lian said, the four people present had their own ideas. As these ideas emerged, the remaining half of the difficult mountain road seemed to no longer be so difficult in an instant.

Looking at the seemingly endless mountain road in front of them, even Goto Ichiri, who was the weakest, was full of strength. They had so many things to say to Ruyu. It was just a mountain road, they were not afraid.

Mr. Producer (Sagi Yu), please wait for us, we will be here soon!

Just as the five people here stood up and set off, Lu Yu also arrived at his destination just as Bai Lian said. It was deep in the mountains, at the end of the mountain road. Three lonely graves stood in a forest where no one had been for who knows how many days.

Looking at the three graves in front of him, Lu Yu took a deep breath, adjusted his expression, and then walked to the three graves with a smile.

His eyes swept over the three graves without even tombstones. Lu Yu took out a sharp knife that looked like a sickle from his backpack. He picked up the knife and cleared the branches and weeds around the graves. At the same time, he spoke as if he was really greeting his family: "Dad, Mom, Xiaoling, I'm back to see you."

"I know I'm a little late. It's been two years. But don't be angry. There is a reason why I came back late this time. Wait a minute. Let me clean up your place first and then I'll talk to you slowly."

"Let me tell you, I have made great progress this time. I went to another country, a country called Neon, where I met many people and things."

"Dad, you taught me since I was a child that a man should help others more. This time I helped a lot of people. I will tell you the details later. You will definitely be happy to hear it."

"Mom, when I was a kid you were always worried about my life. I think you must be worried about my life abroad. But you can rest assured this time. I have lived very well in the past two years. I eat well, drink well, don't stay up late, and everything is good."

"Xiao Ling, you always laughed at me and said I was unsophisticated and that I couldn't find a girlfriend. This time I have to tell you that you are wrong. I have a girlfriend over there. Her name is Nagasaki Suyo. She is very beautiful and has a good personality. You will definitely like her when you meet her. But it's a pity that she dumped me. Otherwise, I would definitely bring her back to show you..."

Volume 4: Chapter : Worship (K)

"It's just ahead..."

After walking for a while, the women finally reached the end of the mountain road.

"Let me make it clear first. Even I have never been here with my brother. Every time I come here, I come here secretly without his knowledge. This place is not a place my brother wants to tell others about. I am not sure what he will do after seeing you, so you should think carefully whether you want to go and see him or not."

“I’m going!”

As soon as Bai Lian finished speaking, Goto Ichiri immediately gave her answer.

"Of course I'm going. Producer-san's parents and sister are all here, so of course I'm going!" Chihaya Aine agreed.

"We've come this far, how can we not go?" Hoshino Ai said immediately.

Toyokawa Shoko walked directly in front of everyone and said, "Let's go."

"..."

After taking a look at these heroines, Bai Lian's eyes flashed with a light that no one else had noticed...

"Life abroad is quite interesting. Fruits are expensive there, but meat is cheap. If you go there and live there and know the prices, you will definitely have meat for every meal."

"I taught several students there. They were all musicians and are now famous. You know, the kind of celebrities you see on TV, the kind that many people like."

"Also, I met a brother there. Although he has a bad personality, he is quite loyal. However, his taste is not very good. If we have the chance to meet again, I will suggest that he dye his hair back to yellow..."

Sitting on the ground, Lu Yu talked and laughed with the three graves in front of him, sharing everything that happened in the world over there. While talking, Lu Yu would take out his mobile phone and show some photos to the three graves in front of him. Lu Yu's expression was very natural, as if what appeared in front of him were not lonely graves but three living people.

"I was so busy telling you guys something that I almost forgot."

As he was talking, Lu Yu remembered that he seemed to have forgotten to burn paper for his family.

"Mom and Dad, Xiaoling, I'm sorry. I haven't seen you for a long time. I almost forgot about this."

Taking out the yellow paper and incense that he had prepared long ago from his backpack, Lu Yu squatted down and began to fold the yellow paper slowly. Generally speaking, yellow paper is burned after simply spreading out the yellow paper to ensure it is burned, but Lu Yu is different. After spreading out each piece of yellow paper, he folded them one by one into neat and uniform sizes.

At the same time, Lu Yu did not forget to pick up some stones and make a circle for burning.

"Mom and Dad, Xiaoling, I won't burn them separately for you this time. Now everyone is paying attention to forest fire prevention. Burning three places can easily cause a fire. Don't be angry."

After completing the preparations, Lu Yu took out a box of matches and carefully lit a piece of yellow paper. As the flames rose, Lu Yu began to throw the folded yellow paper into the stone circle one by one and started burning.

Lu Yu's hands were steady. When he burned the yellow paper, he did not throw in several pieces at once. Instead, he threw in one piece at a time slowly while keeping the flame going out. This way, he could burn the paper for a longer time.

The firelight reflected on Lu Yu's face. As the fire burned, Lu Yu looked at the three graves in front of him, recalling the time when the three people were still there. Lu Yu's expression was calm. Dad, Mom, Xiao Ling, I am living well now. You don't have to worry about me. You should also live better down there...

Although it burned very slowly, the yellow paper was limited after all. Finally, when there were only a few thin sheets of yellow paper left, Lu Yu threw all the last pieces of yellow paper in at once. Then, while the last flame was still there, Lu Yu stood up and walked to an empty space facing the three graves.

Kneeling on the ground and looking at the fire in front of him, Lu Yu began to kowtow to the three graves. Lu Yu was born in a mountain village. Mountain villages always have some unique customs. Unlike most people who kowtow three times when worshiping their ancestors nowadays, Lu Yu kowtowed four times. This is the custom of the village, three for gods and four for ghosts.

The so-called three for gods and four for ghosts, the three for gods refers to the number of kowtows when worshiping gods and Buddhas, which are three. The first is to have no distracting thoughts, the second is to observe precepts and practice, and the third is the desire for wisdom in practice.

Ghost Four refers to the remembrance and respect for deceased relatives. The first is the respect and remembrance for the ancestors, the second is the gratitude for the ancestors' kindness, the third is the hope for the ancestors' protection and blessing, and the fourth is remembering the ancestors and bidding them farewell.

After bowing, Lu Yu stood up and started to clean up. Just as he had just told his family, forest fire prevention was very important. If a fire was caused by burning paper at the grave, it would be a big deal. So, even after confirming that the yellow paper had been burned cleanly without any sparks, Lu Yu opened his backpack and took out a bottle of water to pour on the fire that seemed to have been completely extinguished.

But just when Lu Yu was about to pour it, suddenly, a voice came from behind him.

"お哥ちゃん、ちょっと出って."

"???"

Hearing this voice, Lu Yu was stunned for a moment.

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