Chapter 258

Chapter 258: With Nothing, Chen Changsheng Returns to Gold Mountain City

“Xiancha, everything I cared about is gone. Isn’t this having nothing?”

“Tianxuan and Bao’er are my friends, but my path is different from theirs. In the end, we can only part ways.”

“Proud Snow Red Plum was the first woman I liked in my life, but in the end, she will sleep underground forever.”

“I can’t even accompany her for a complete journey.”

“Perhaps I will meet again things I care about in the future, but the path I chose is destined to separate me from them.”

“So I, like Xiancha, have nothing.”

After listening to Thirteen’s words, Chen Changsheng was speechless for a long time.

Finally, he approached Thirteen and reached out to stroke his head.

“Child, is this path bitter?”

“Bitter!”

“It’s so bitter it makes one’s heart ache.”

“Then why do you still want to continue?”

“The reason I want to continue is the same as Xiancha’s; Xiancha can continue because Xiancha is Chen Changsheng.”

“I can continue because I am Chen Shisan.”

“This is the path I chose for myself. I wouldn’t regret it back then, and I won’t regret it now.”

Upon hearing this, Chen Changsheng burst into laughter.

“Hahaha!”

“You are so stubborn, just like me. Sometimes I really wonder if you are my kind!”

“Then am I?”

“Probably not, because Xiancha is still a young man!”

After speaking, Chen Changsheng put his arm around Thirteen’s shoulders.

The two of them looked just like a father and son.

……

Half a month’s time flew by in an instant.

Chen Changsheng and Thirteen returned to the small city at the border of the Western Continent from the Northern Desert.

Interestingly, along the way, Chen Changsheng intentionally took his time, seemingly stalling.

“Ah!”

“Three years have passed, and this place is still the same. I really miss Aunt Wang’s three-flavor buns.”

Looking at Gold Mountain City in front of him, Chen Changsheng sighed dramatically.

However, Chen Shisan remained silent, staring at the thatched house in the distance.

“Xiancha, do you think Hongmei is still here?”

“Why are you asking me about this? Whether she’s here or not, just go over and see for yourself.”

“Besides, your cultivation level isn’t low now; just sweep with your spiritual sense, and you’ll know the answer.”

Facing Chen Changsheng’s words, Chen Shisan pursed his lips but ultimately did not choose to use his spiritual sense.

“Xiancha, let’s just go over and take a look.”

“Okay, you can decide.”

“Anyway, this trip is specially for you.”

After receiving Chen Changsheng’s response, Chen Shisan took steps toward the thatched house from his memories.

However, when he was ten steps away from the thatched house, Chen Shisan stopped in his tracks.

He was flustered!

Chen Shisan felt uneasy because he didn’t know how to face Proud Snow Red Plum.

At that moment, a woman’s voice came from inside.

“Hongmei, your cooking is really good!”

As the voice fell, a stunning woman and a woman wearing a thin veil came out.

The three of them’s gazes collided, plunging the scene into silence.

“Hehe!”

“Arriving early is not as good as arriving just in time; I actually caught meal time.”

Just as everyone was silent, Chen Changsheng’s voice broke the silence.

Seeing this, Proud Snow Red Plum smiled and said, “Xiancha, your nose is really sensitive. Hongmei just finished cooking, and you came!”

“Of course!”

“Just look at who we are; I’m very particular about this!”

As he said this, Chen Changsheng shamelessly walked in.

Seeing this, Proud Snow Red Plum looked at Chen Shisan and said, “My little Thirteen has grown taller and stronger.”

“Quickly come in; I made your favorite dishes today.”

Upon hearing this, Chen Shisan hesitated for a moment but ultimately walked into the thatched house.

……

At the dining table, several exquisite small dishes were laid out before them.

Chen Shisan and the stunning woman did not move their chopsticks, while Proud Snow Red Plum ate slowly.

Only Chen Changsheng was devouring his meal, and Proud Snow Red Plum’s rice container had already been emptied by him halfway.

“Bang!”

Just as Chen Changsheng was about to cook another pot of rice, the stunning woman lightly hit his hand with her chopsticks.

“Xiancha, can you eat a little less?”

“Hongmei’s rice container is almost emptied by you.”

Upon hearing this, Chen Changsheng rubbed his unhurt right hand and said “wronged.”

“Meng Yu, you’ve changed; you weren’t like this before. If you don’t want to eat, then don’t!”

“Hmph!”

Putting down his bowl, Chen Changsheng walked off in a huff.

With the atmosphere-destroying person having left, the room fell silent again.

“Thirteen, are you still not going to serve Meng Yu some dishes?”

“She’s being so attentive to you, and you treat her like this?”

Hearing Proud Snow Red Plum’s words, Chen Shisan served a piece of vegetable into Meng Yu’s bowl.

Then, Chen Shisan softly said, “Hongmei, I need to leave.”

“This time I need to be away for a long, long time before I can return.”

Upon hearing this, Proud Snow Red Plum smiled and said, “Young birds will eventually leave their nests. I’m very happy that you have achieved what you have now.”

“But no matter what you become, you must promise me not to let Meng Yu down.”

As soon as these words came out, both Meng Yu and Chen Shisan grew anxious.

“Hongmei, I…”

“Shut up!”

Proud Snow Red Plum interrupted Chen Shisan.

“You promised you would always listen to me; have you forgotten?”

“But…”

“No buts, close your mouth.”

Faced with Proud Snow Red Plum’s reprimand, Chen Shisan ultimately obediently closed his mouth.

After scolding Chen Shisan, Proud Snow Red Plum turned her gaze toward the blushing and flustered Meng Yu.

“Meng Yu, you step out for a moment. I need to have a few words with Thirteen.”

“Okay… okay.”

Meng Yu hurriedly left the room.

Once Meng Yu left, Proud Snow Red Plum’s fierce gaze softened.

She gently reached out to stroke Chen Shisan’s face, and a single tear slipped down her cheek.

Looking at Proud Snow Red Plum’s demeanor, Chen Shisan spoke, “Hongmei, I don’t like her.”

Upon hearing this, Proud Snow Red Plum shook her head and smiled.

“No, you like her; you just don’t realize it yet.”

“I know you too well. If you truly had no ties in your heart, you wouldn’t have hesitated at the door.”

“Your heart has already taken a liking to her; you just haven’t accepted it yet.”

Faced with Proud Snow Red Plum’s words, Chen Shisan lowered his head.

“I’m sorry.”

“You don’t need to say sorry. Who says a person can only like one person?”

“A real man can have multiple wives, and it’s not a big deal.”

“If you like her, you can marry all the women in the world because you deserve them.”

“From now on, let her accompany you.”

As she spoke, Proud Snow Red Plum took out a pair of bells.

“You left behind four taels and seven cash in silver back then, so I had someone turn those silver scraps into a pair of bells.”

“If you like someone, you naturally need to send a token of affection. Later, give this to her, and she will understand.”

“Alright, my words are done; you can go out now.”

“And also bring Meng Yu back in.”

Chen Shisan hesitated at Proud Snow Red Plum’s request but ultimately complied.