amaotonovel Chapter 459 It's alright, I'll be gentle.
Chapter 459 It's alright, I'll be gentle.
For the next few days, Li Xiangyang struggled to sit at his desk every day, trying to understand the textbook content that was like a foreign language to him.
Mathematical formulas gave him a headache, physical laws puzzled him, and the periodic table of chemical elements was like an insurmountable mountain.
Whenever he wanted to give up, seeing Li Xiaohua studying diligently would give him the strength to grit his teeth and persevere.
However, as time went on, he felt increasingly powerless.
One afternoon, as he was dozing off while reading again, Li Xiaohua suddenly came over and patted him on the shoulder.
“Brother, you don’t need to force yourself,” Li Xiaohua said sincerely. “I know you’re studying to keep me company, but I can tell you’re really suffering.”
Li Xiangyang lowered his head guiltily: "I'm sorry, I wanted to set a good example for you."
Li Xiaohua shook her head: "You're already my role model, not because you can't do math problems, but because you always try your best in everything. Brother, to be honest, you're just not cut out for studying. Just like I'm not good at hunting, everyone has their strengths."
These words, though blunt, were the truth. Li Xiangyang gave a wry smile, speechless.
Just then, Li Xiaoyun came in carrying a plate of cut fruit: "Take a break and have some fruit."
She placed the fruit on the table, glanced at Li Xiangyang's almost blank notebook, and then at Li Xiaohua's paper filled with formulas. She knew what was going on, but didn't say anything.
“Xiaohua is right,” Li Xiangyang sighed, “I’m really not cut out for studying.”
Li Xiaoyun sat down beside him: "Actually, I noticed too. However, I'm not forcing you to take the college entrance exam, it's just..."
"Just what?" Li Xiangyang looked up at his wife.
"Never mind, let's eat some fruit first," Li Xiaoyun said with a smile, changing the subject.
After dinner, Li Xiaohua said, "Brother, sister-in-law, I want to go back to the city."
"Go back to the city? Why do we suddenly want to go back to the city?" Li Xiangyang was taken aback.
“The learning environment is better in the city, and some teachers organize review classes. I’d like to attend one,” Li Xiaohua explained, a hint of understanding in her eyes. “That way, I won’t have to bother you every day.”
Li Xiangyang understood that his sister was doing this to avoid putting him in a difficult position. He was both touched and guilty: "Then...when are you leaving?"
"Tomorrow, let's go early so we can make it to next week's review class," Li Xiaohua said.
Li Xiaoyun glanced at her husband, then at her sister-in-law, understanding their thoughts, and nodded, saying, "Alright, I'll prepare some food for you to take with you tomorrow."
The next morning, Li Xiangyang personally took Li Xiaohua to the station.
"Xiaohua, study hard in the city. Write to us if you need anything," Li Xiangyang instructed.
"Okay, bro. And don't be too discouraged. Even though you're not academically inclined, you're the best brother to me. That's enough."
The car started, and Li Xiaohua's figure gradually disappeared into the distance. Li Xiangyang stood there until the car vanished from sight before turning around and walking back.
On his way home, Li Xiangyang had mixed feelings. On the one hand, he was relieved to finally be free from those dreadful books; on the other hand, he felt guilty for not being able to study alongside his younger sister.
That night, after Li Wangchen had fallen asleep, Li Xiaoyun sat down by the bed and whispered, "Finally, you don't have to study anymore. Aren't you relieved?"
Li Xiangyang nodded sheepishly, "To be honest, it is a bit. Those things are really too difficult for me."
Li Xiaoyun leaned on his shoulder: "Actually, I don't necessarily want to force you to study or go to university."
"Then why are you tutoring me and Xiaohua so diligently?" Li Xiangyang asked, puzzled.
“Because…” Li Xiaoyun said softly, “You have to lead by example when you educate your children. I hope Wangchen will study hard when he grows up. If he sees that his parents don’t value their studies, why should he be serious about them?”
Hearing Li Xiaoyun mention children's education, Li Xiangyang felt as if a sensitive chord had been touched. In that instant, his thoughts surged, and countless images seemed to flash before his eyes.
“You’re right,” Li Xiangyang sat up straight, his expression more serious than ever before. “National policies have changed; the future for children is completely different from what it was for us back then.”
Li Xiaoyun leaned on his shoulder and said softly, "I just hope that Wangchen will have more choices in the future and won't have to take so many detours like we did."
Li Xiangyang took his wife's hand and gently stroked the back of it. Although her hands were no longer as delicate as those of city girls, they were full of the warmth of life.
“Xiaoyun, don’t worry. Although I can’t be a good role model for Wangchen in terms of reading, I will educate him in other ways,” Li Xiangyang said firmly. “Starting tomorrow, I will teach him to read, and I will also let him understand that the world is undergoing tremendous changes.”
Li Xiaoyun looked up at her husband, her eyes filled with satisfaction: "You know, sometimes I really admire you. Although you don't like reading, your judgment of the overall situation is always very accurate."
Li Xiangyang smiled, but his gaze drifted into the distance: "I just happened to know how to seize the opportunity. Think about it, the college entrance examination has been reinstated, which means that knowledgeable and capable people will have unprecedented opportunities in the future. This is just the beginning; we have truly caught up with the best of times."
Li Xiaoyun nodded thoughtfully: "Yes, the content in the newspapers has indeed changed recently."
Since his rebirth, Li Xiangyang has been able to navigate things more smoothly than others thanks to his experience from his previous life, but there is still quite a limited range of things he can do.
But once next year arrives, with the arrival of a new era of reform and opening up and socialist modernization, there will be many more things that can be done.
Thinking of this, Li Xiangyang felt incredibly excited and realized that he needed to plan for the future.
To be given a second chance at life is simply to live a happy and fulfilling short life.
Thinking of this, Li Xiangyang asked with great interest, "By the way, Xiaoyun, have you ever thought about... having another child?"
Li Xiaoyun was taken aback, then blushed: "Why are you suddenly asking this?"
"I was worried that Wangchen, our only child, might be lonely in the future. Besides, with the changing times, it might not even be possible to have children in the future."
Li Xiaoyun lowered her head and muttered softly, "You knew all along..."
"I'm just guessing," Li Xiangyang quickly corrected him. "Do you want to?"
Li Xiaoyun hesitated for a moment before saying softly, "Actually... I've always wanted a daughter."
"Really? Then... shall we... give it a try?" Li Xiangyang smiled and leaned closer to his wife.
Li Xiaoyun nudged him: "What's wrong with you so late at night? Wang Chen is still sleeping next door."
Li Xiangyang lowered his voice: "It's okay, I'll be gentle."