Li Jing's request, though abrupt to Zhang Shuai, stirred a ripple in his heart because someone was interested in his past.
So, he started from when his mother left and his grandparents passed away, and told Li Jing all about his experiences.
It's strange, even though he was very resistant inside, not wanting to expose his scars to others.
But when telling Li Jing, he surprisingly spoke at length, without any concealment.
How odd!
"In the end, my farming attempt failed, and I was left to wander around the village. If I hadn't met the boss, I guess I would have lived my life just waiting to die, becoming a loafer." He chuckled, his tone full of self-mockery.
Then he asked Li Jing, "Why aren't you laughing? Don't you find it funny?"
Is it? Is it funny?
Li Jing asked him in her heart: So all these years, is this how you've gotten through?
In the past, she only thought he was unruly, impulsive, easily angered, and reckless – products of a lack of education.
