Step to be better

"It's okay Wu Liang, Hohoho... It seems that grandfather has not fully understood you, grandfather is really unable to understand it, the world of young people is indeed full of turbulent feelings and thoughts, they always think that they can without even taking the first step, it's okay Wu Liang, don't think about your burden and debt to our village, you just focus on the future that is far away, my brother Huang Gu has also agreed to this, there will be a full time when you contribute greatly and will become a meeting hall elder like grandfather hohoho"

Wu Liang could only smile faintly at this, for him, the disadvantages outweighed the advantages and it was better for him not to go out even though it was the thoughts and curiosity that had haunted him all along, trying to restrain his desires and body movements.

He was originally eager for it, but hearing the consequences and the price, Wu Liang was immediately reluctant to pursue it.

Fate is something that cannot be changed, including Wu Liang.

In Wang Jun's understanding, the task and role of fate had been held by the Grand Celestial Dao of Fate, there were 3 Grand Celestial Daos that existed in this world, and each of them held a massive role and power that could easily turn the world upside down.

Stories about the Great Dao had become almost daily intake for Wang Jun, but it was different with the Celestial Dao let alone the Primordial Dao which was very mysterious and extremely grand and unexplainable with the capacity of ordinary human minds.

"Hmm, relax son, take it easy... Although grandfather's son Huang Tian did take pains to take care of you at that time, but even if your grandfather was not a respected person then this grandfather of yours would still tell his son to save you, remember son, life is more important than contribution but... It also means that your contribution will be divided and it also means that your life will depend on it, I'm sorry, but your grandfather has discussed with grandfather's family and Huang Tian is also willing to give up this responsibility, regardless of whether the ancestors will feel disappointed or even angry about this decision, but your grandfather and I will try our best to persuade the ancestral spirit, hmm..."

His eyes, which were also narrow, were not much different from Ming Qi's grandfather's, except that he looked younger and brighter.

Wu Liang was really touched and he really wanted to destroy this transparent wall that curbed his desires and passions, a wall made of rules and norms that had chiseled him all this time, Wu Liang suddenly kneel to the two of them suddenly, "Hiks hiks.... Thank you, thank you..." Wu Liang burst into tears, this time completely changing his perspective on the great decision that had been given to him, he was about to kowtow but was immediately intercepted by the two grandfathers.

"Hohoho my grandson Wu Liang, don't you do that, your grandfather has not yet become like an ancestor, it is still not the time, hohoho..."

"Right Wu Liang, hmm... If only you really respect the two of us, you should just stay focused and undergo the training, don't let us hear that you are lazy and not serious in training, the two of us will ask your uncle Ao Qi to teach you seriously starting the day after tomorrow, how? Are you really ready to move forward and forget about the things that burden you? Or stay under the blanket of uselessness?"

Wu Liang's cheeks were wet with tears, his eyes reddened with emotion and he took a hoarse breath due to his accumulated snot, "I will definitely realize and repay the gifts and efforts of my grandparents, thank you, thank you very much", rubbed the sides of his face and then firmly hugged his grandfather, Ming Qi's grandfather tightly, as well as Huang Gu's grandfather who also solemnly watched the touching scene of these two family members, but of course Huang Gu's grandfather was not silent, he patted Wu Liang gently on the shoulder and rubbed it.

"Thank you, Grandpa."

"Hohoho, your thanks are even more than the thanks I've received so far... Grandpa is also grateful if you really do it, Wu Liang my grandson, this is your first step..."

Huang Gu's grandfather wisely nodded slowly to the two, his eyes staring and fixed on the two humans who were hugging with a little happy cry, wordlessly Huang Gu's grandfather was only able to act gently.

The day passed without any noteworthy events, just watching the aunts finish preparing all the food and drinks for tomorrow's celebration with the tools that had also been prepared by some uncles and assisted by the Hei brothers earlier.

As the day progressed into twilight and then into night.

Once again Wang Jun feels the pleasure of bathing together with the men as well as Ao Nan and Wu Liang, this time the moment is all the men in the village bathing together simultaneously, naked without wearing anything and fortunately it is already night so any items will not be seen clearly.

Everyone is talking about tomorrow and how they can improvise and manage today's things better than before.

In some periods it had to be done better and with visible improvements, even if it meant that they had to rack their brains, the important thing was that the ancestors could be entertained and not be bored in their realm, these living human beings would eventually pass away and become like these ancestors too, so at least they thought that by keeping the ancestors entertained then they could also reap the same rewards after they passed away for all time.

"I really can't wait Wu Liang, ahh have you prepared anything good for tomorrow? I'm sure your parents there miss you very much"

Wu Liang was silent and did not hear Ao Nan's words just now because he was immersed in his reverie when his head half entered the water including his ears which also soaked.

"Hey Wu Liang didn't you hear me?"

Ao Nan thoughtlessly pulled Wu Liang's hair which was as long as his, almost a shoulder length.

"It hurts... What's wrong with you? Why did you pull me without saying anything?" he said, Wu Liang irritably looked at Ao Nan and ignored the uncles who saw the two of them for a short time and then returned to their respective activities.

"I said have you prepared anything good for tomorrow? I'm sure your parents over there miss you a much, how could you not hear me?" Ao Nan was surprised by Wu Liang, how could he not hear his words when he was clearly next to him.

Wu Liang just kept silent without answering him hoping that Ao Nan would immediately understand, but unfortunately it seemed like he did it was just a futile thing, "Do you think that I am really able to go out and make a big contribution, you know I have a debt to the health center and the only way is to make a big contribution, without it I am just a shameless and very despicable debtor, at least the fastest way to pay off is to go out of the village and return with a lot of good things and can ease the burden of village work" Speaking somewhat nervously and slowly.

"Isn't the description of your original plan that you would work as hard as possible in the village to redeem your debt and then leave and come back in exchange for a bigger contribution? Well... Even though that means you have to sacrifice your youth with hard work, but hey... We also work hard every day with other families, right? So don't feel discouraged because we're family, what? Is there something bothering you about that?"

"My grandfather..."

Without further explanation Wu Liang again submerged half of his head into the water.

"Grandpa? What? What's with your grandpa, oh... Do you really want to play with me? Do you really not want to tell me even if we are very close? Okay okay... I will wait for you here even if the water freezes", without thinking Ao Nan also submerged half of his head following Wu Liang, he was very curious and also could not think of what was behind the phrase "my grandfather..." just now.

Time goes on and the Wu tribe river water flow area is getting quieter and even Ao Nan's father, namely Ao Qi's uncle, also told him to end his behavior similar to Wu Liang, but Ao Nan apologetically refused his father's invitation, while Ming Qi's grandfather just kept quiet and looked at Wu Liang from afar after he finished bathing and then left.

Clearly Ming Qi's grandfather understood and felt what Wu Liang felt, all the feelings were mixed up inside him and tried to find one feeling that could represent all the waves and make himself calmer.

Haunted by ambiguous and hazy feelings, Wu Liang could only try to calm himself down, seeking calmness around him or even becoming calm himself, but because of this, Ao Nan who was initially annoyed then tried to understand .and understand the intention behind Wu Liang's action.

Tomorrow is the big day and Wu Liang will become an adult with small steps, so how can Wu Liang still keep the negative feelings that he produced before, that's how Ao Nan thought, Wu Liang must clear his soul and mind first in order to be able to deliciously perform ceremonies and tributes to ancestors, especially to his late parents.

But besides that Wu Liang still hasn't answered his question.