Chapter 290: [What Should Be Faced, Must Be Faced!] _1

"Little Fan, I'm not bragging, but your aunt's bamboo tube rice is utterly fantastic, much more delicious than those so-called feasts. I specifically told her over the phone to make extra for you, so you better eat plenty, don't hold back."

"Yingying is eleven years old this year. The last time I was here, she was just a tiny little girl, who resembled a radish. Her mom was saying that she had grown taller and a little fatter. I don't know if she was just trying to cheer me up or she was telling the truth..."

The voice of Master Liu Meng from five years ago echoed in his ears. Chen Fan's eyes welled up with tears as the scenes of the past when he followed Master Liu Meng to this place flashed in his mind. His eyes reddened frightfully, with tears falling out of his eye sockets like strings of broken pearls.

He shivered as he walked step by step toward the last house in the village. His steps were steady but slow, each step seemingly laborious.