Siheyuan: Being a fisherman in 1962

Looking at Bang Geng, Fade Chen couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

This was another scheme of Jia Zhang's, hoping to gain his sympathy and thus get food.

However, he didn't want Banggeng to go back hungry, so he said gently: "Banggeng, you should go home first. I have some food here, I'll bring it to you."

Hearing this, Bang Geng's eyes showed a hint of disappointment.

I originally thought that I could take this opportunity to enter Chen Fei's house and enjoy a delicious meal.

But he also knew that Chen Fei had already made concessions and could not ask for more.

So he turned around and left without saying a word.

Really, there are too many people in this world who have to make various choices in order to survive.

And he, as a person who is able to help, should do all he can to help them.

So, Fade Chen turned back to the kitchen, prepared some food, and put it in a box.

Carrying the box, he came to Jia Zhang's door.

After knocking on the door, it opened soon, revealing Jia Zhang's wrinkled face.

"It's so late, is there something wrong?" Jia Zhang's tone was alert.

Fade Chen smiled slightly and handed the box in his hand to Jia Zhang.

"Here's some food for you. Don't let Bangteng go hungry."

Jia Zhang took the box and was very grateful.

This is Chen Fei's sincere intention, and also his care and help for them.

"Thank you, Fade Chen. You are such a good person."

This kind of help does not solve their underlying problems.

With this in mind, Fade Chen said, "It's not a solution to keep going like this. Banggeng, you have to remember that we can't always rely on others for help. We have to learn to live independently."

Bang Geng had a confused expression on his face when he heard this.

He didn't understand why Chen Fei said that, but he still nodded obediently, indicating that he would remember Chen Fei's words.

However, Jia Zhang did not buy it.

Chen Fei's words took on a different meaning in Jia Zhang's ears.

She was displeased for a moment, but it was short-lived. After all, she still needed Chen Fei's help.

However, Jia Zhang harbored resentment towards Chen Fei in her heart.

They thought that Chen Fei's words were mocking them and laughing at their incompetence.

As the days passed, Chen Fei never brought food to Banggeng again.

Although Banggeng felt a little disappointed, he also understood that he could not always rely on others for help.

Start trying to find your own food, even though it's not easy.

That day, Teacher Ran came to Chen Fei's home and prepared to have dinner with him.

Teacher Ran has always respected Chen Fei, and his kindness and talent deeply attracted her.

However, she found today's dinner a bit unpalatable.

"Why don't you send food to Banggeng anymore?" Teacher Ran couldn't help but ask.

Fade Chen was slightly stunned. He didn't expect Teacher Ran to ask this.

In desperation, I expressed my concerns: "Teacher Ran, I'm just worried that if we keep helping them like this, they may develop a habit of dependence and be unable to live independently."

After hearing this, Teacher Ran remained silent. She understood Chen Fei's concerns, but she also saw the predicament of Jia Zhang and Bang Geng.

Perhaps, what Chen Fei did was the real help to them.

The two of them sat in silence, and the atmosphere at the table was a little heavy.

Suddenly, there was a noise outside, breaking the silent atmosphere.

It was Jia Zhang who was quarreling over food again.

Such bad behavior will not change their decision, but it is annoying.

Fade Chen stood up and was about to go out to see what was going on, but was stopped by Teacher Ran.

"Let her make a fuss, we don't have to pay any attention to her." Teacher Ran said softly.

Fade Chen nodded and sat down again.

However, Jia Zhang's noise became louder and louder, attracting more people to watch.

She pointed at Fade Chen's nose and cursed, "You miser, why don't you give me rice to eat? You have no conscience, aren't you afraid of being struck by lightning?"

Chen Fei frowned. He didn't want to argue with Jia Zhang, but he couldn't tolerate her slandering him like this.

Just as he was about to explain, he saw Bang Geng squeeze out from the crowd.

His face was covered with tear marks, obvious signs of having been beaten and scolded by Jia Zhang.

Seeing this scene, Fade Chen's heart softened.

He walked to Bang Geng's side and asked softly, "Bang Geng, are you okay?"

Looking up at Chen Fei, Bang Geng shook his head.

He didn't want to defend Jia Zhang, but he also didn't want Chen Fei to misunderstand him.

"Thank you for caring about me." Bang Geng said, "I know you are doing this for my own good. I will try my best to live independently."

Although Banggeng is young, he has a strong heart.

As long as you give Banggeng a chance, he will be able to get out of the predicament and live the life he wants.

Squatting down, Fade Chen gently patted Banggeng's shoulder.

"Good boy, I believe you can do it."

An old man came and carefully checked Banggeng's body, but did not find any injuries.

This made the old man frown and look at Jia Zhang in confusion.

"There are no scars on the child's body. Why do you say that?" asked the old man.

Seeing this, Jia Zhang was a little flustered, but she still argued, "That's because you came late. I have already taught him a lesson."

Seeing this, Fade Chen knew that Jia Zhang was being unreasonable, but he didn't want to make things worse.

He turned to the uncle and said sincerely, "Uncle, I can assure you that I have never hit anyone. If you don't believe me, you can ask Teacher Ran. She was there the whole time and can serve as my witness."

Teacher Ran also nodded, confirming what Fade Chen said.

At this moment, the third uncle stood up. He had always been a supporter of Jia Zhang.

He glared at Fade Chen and said loudly, "Fade Chen, you are going too far! Even if you want Banggeng to be independent, you shouldn't refuse him a meal! Aren't you afraid of being struck by lightning for doing this?"

The old man frowned when he heard this.

This matter is not as simple as it seems.

He looked at Fade Chen, then at Jia Zhang and Bang Geng, and already had an idea in his mind.

"Okay, stop arguing." The uncle said in a deep voice, "I will investigate this matter. If Chen Fei really did something wrong, I will naturally do justice for you. But if you are making trouble without reason, I will never tolerate it!"

Upon hearing this, everyone dispersed.

This matter has come to an end.

But Chen Fei also understood that if he wanted to truly change the lives of Jia Zhang and Bang Geng, he still had a long way to go.

Looking at the aggressive look of the Third Uncle, Fade Chen couldn't help but sneer in his heart.

I have never thought about relying on others for help, and I don’t want to see others develop a habit of dependence because of my kindness.

He decided to fight back and let the third uncle see the truth.

"Uncle, what you said is really interesting." Fade Chen smiled slightly, with a hint of sarcasm in his tone, "When have you ever helped Bang Geng? When have you ever entertained him? You are just pretending to care about him, but in reality? You are just using him to satisfy your vanity."