Rebirth and the Beautiful Soaring

"I understand. Auntie is absolutely right. Feifei completely agrees. This will be my principle for dating girls from now on."

In his previous life, Yu Fei didn't like to share his worries with his mother, mainly because she always treated him like a child and couldn't talk to him on an equal footing. His aunt, on the other hand, was different. She could always put aside her seniority and give Yu Fei what she thought was appropriate advice in a friendly manner.

Yu Fei's aunt knew most about his love life in his previous life, but his mother, Fang Yun, was often kept in the dark.

In fact, this is the tragedy of most Chinese parents: they cannot truly understand their children's hearts. They spoil their children when they are young, but when their children grow up, they have no idea what their children are thinking or what they want.

Chinese parents have a tendency to overstep their bounds and do things for their children, often using the excuse that they are doing it for the child's own good. However, this lack of understanding of children's psychology means that good intentions can easily lead to bad outcomes.

Of course, it takes two to tango, and communication is a two-way street. As a child, isn't there a problem in this? Yu Fei has been reborn, and he has reflected deeply. His mother raised him with great difficulty, and he must communicate with her more in the future. He believes that his mother is a reasonable person and will definitely support his decision.

"Study hard and make progress every day. Now is not the time to think about these things. Give the bag to your aunt." Fang Yi chuckled to herself. Why did she say all that to him just now?

Yu Fei shook his head and laughed, "Auntie, the bag isn't heavy, I can carry it myself. Didn't you say I'm too thin and weak? This is a good opportunity for me to get some exercise."

"Great, you're becoming more and more like a man." Fang Yi was very surprised. This time, seeing her little nephew, she could clearly feel that he had matured. All his former spoiled and arrogant manner had disappeared, as if he had suddenly become a different person.

“Auntie, what do you mean by ‘like’? I’m a real man, okay?” Yu Fei looked up at a 45-degree angle and said proudly to the sky.

Given Yu Fei's composed mindset at forty, he wouldn't normally act this way. However, he's playing the role of a fifteen or sixteen-year-old boy, so naturally he needs to be more spirited.

Youth knows no sorrow, loves to climb high, loves to climb high...

"Haha, that pose is pretty cocky, but you're still far from being a truly upright man. When you can contribute to the country, when you can shoulder the responsibilities of your family, and when you can protect the one you love, that's when you'll be a truly upright man."

Yu Fei gave Fang Yi a thumbs up and said, "Auntie, you speak so eloquently, no wonder you're a teacher. By the way, how's it teaching in Wulin City? Is it fun?"

Fang Yi chuckled and said, "What's fun or not fun? Do you think being a teacher is a game?"

Yu Fei pouted and said, "I was just saying, Auntie. What I really wanted to ask is, what's the difference between students in big cities and students in our small county?"

Fang Yi nodded and said, "That's a proper question. Simply put, students in big cities have abundant educational resources, receive a good quality education from a young age, are more versatile, and do better in all aspects of their studies. However, compared to children in rural areas, they are relatively more spoiled and willful, and not as simple and honest as the children here. They are more difficult to manage and require more care and patience."

Actually, Yu Fei knew all this without his aunt saying it, and he probably knew it even better than she did.

However, there's nothing that can be done about it. People should say the right things at the right age. Yu Fei has just been reborn, so he can only proceed step by step and gradually let his parents and relatives feel his difference, rather than making a big change all at once.

"Auntie, where do you like to teach?" Yu Fei asked as they walked.

"Of course, it's in our hometown. So I specifically asked my second sister to transfer me back to our county. To tell you the truth, I will be teaching at No. 1 Middle School after the start of the new semester."

That's exactly how it was in my memory. My aunt was transferred back to the county town that year. Many relatives and friends didn't understand. Wulin City is so great, why would she go back to a small county town? But Yu Fei understood his aunt. Big cities have their prosperity, and small cities have their tranquility.

My aunt was never a woman with lofty ambitions. Her only wish was to be a good teacher, find a man she loved, and live a happy life.

Yu Fei exclaimed excitedly, "Wow, really? That's great! Auntie, which grade and class will you be teaching when you come back?"

"Class 1, Grade 12," Fang Yi replied with a smile.

"Why isn't it Class 1, Grade 9? I was really looking forward to experiencing my aunt's charm."

Faced with Fei's question, Fang Yi chuckled and explained softly, "My aunt originally taught high school in Wulin City, so she can't be transferred back to teach junior high. In addition, Mr. Zhang, who originally taught Class 1 of the third year of high school, is in poor health and has to retire early, so the school leaders are planning to let me take over his job."

"Oh, I see. Then when I'm in my first year of high school, you can come back and teach me."

These were no different from what Yu Fei remembered. He also knew that his aunt taught them high school for three years and was deeply loved by the students. If this had happened in later times, she would definitely have been a goddess-level teacher.

"That's what your aunt is planning too. However, if your aunt is the one teaching, she will be even stricter with you, so you should be prepared."

"No way? Auntie, you're too cruel!"

The two chatted about school and studies. Fang Yi was curious about some of the views Fei inadvertently revealed during the conversation. She was surprised that her little nephew had grown so much in just a few months.

This growth is a good thing, and Fang Yi is naturally happy to see it. Moreover, she also noticed that her nephew had grown quite a bit taller since she last saw him. Apart from his slightly immature face, her nephew already had a special masculine charm in every gesture.

"You've grown taller again, you seem to be even taller than your aunt now." As an elder, the more outstanding her nephew is, the more accomplished Fang Yi feels. At this moment, she pretended to be depressed and compared her height with Yu Fei, but in fact, she was full of pride and self-satisfaction.

Before long, the aunt and nephew walked side by side, chatting and laughing, to an old mud-brick house that resembled a courtyard house.

The old house has been around for quite some time, but it is unique in that it is a stand-alone house. On the south side, there are double wooden doors with Spring Festival couplets pasted on them. In the middle is a courtyard with many flowers planted in it. On the north side are the main hall and two living rooms on the left and right, and there are two wing rooms on the east and west sides.

"Feifei..." The maternal grandparents had been waiting at the door for a long time. When they saw their grandson Yu Fei arrive, their faces lit up with joy, and they couldn't stop smiling.

"Grandpa, Grandma, I missed you." Yu Fei put down his backpack and gave his grandparents a warm hug. This surprised and delighted the two elderly people, as they had never seen their grandson so close to them before.

"Good child, your grandpa (grandma) misses you too." Grandpa patted Yu Fei on the back with a beaming smile, while Grandma stroked Yu Fei's hair, her face full of kindness and affection.

Yu Fei felt this love between family members and felt especially happy and blessed.

In his previous life, when he had achieved some success in business, his parents had already passed away. During the more than ten years he had been working hard to start his business, he rarely had time to visit them and even missed seeing them one last time.

The tree wants to be quiet but the wind keeps on, and the child wants to support but the kiss does not wait.

Without being reborn, Yu Fei might never have grasped the profound meaning of this famous quote.

Fang Yi felt a warm feeling when she saw this scene. She felt that Yu Fei had grown up and was no longer the spoiled, even somewhat willful and stubborn naughty child she used to be.

"Feifei, come here, have some rice cake." Grandma quickly brought out a bowl of sweet potato rice cake from the kitchen and placed it on the table.

Knowing that Yu Fei was coming, Grandma specially made this unique snack that is only found in rural southern China.

Sweet potato starch cake is a stuffed delicacy similar to a bun, made primarily from sweet potato starch. In some places, it is eaten in pieces or as a side dish. The preparation methods may vary from place to place. Yu Fei remembers that there were very few places where he could eat the sweet potato starch cake made by his grandmother.

The aroma of the glutinous rice cakes was irresistible, and the outer skin was a translucent golden color. The savory ones were filled with mustard greens, tofu, and meat, while the sweet ones were filled with red bean and brown sugar, which immediately whetted Yu Fei's appetite.

"Grandma, it's so delicious, it tastes just like I know and love." Yu Fei ate several, but still wanted more.

Seeing that her grandson enjoyed the food, the grandmother was very happy and said with a smile, "Feifei, if you like it, eat a few more. Grandma will make you more when you finish them."

"Thank you, Grandma." In his previous life, Yu Fei was a boss. He could just ask his secretary to buy whatever delicious food he wanted. But the only thing he missed out on was the food his grandma made by hand. Now that he had a second chance, he cherished this delicious food because it contained his grandma's love.

Sometimes, the happiness of the elderly is actually very simple: just spend more time with them. This is infinitely better than simply giving them money. This is the biggest feeling in Yu Fei's heart, who has been reborn.

Of course, people face all sorts of helplessness in life, such as the helplessness of life, the helplessness of work, and the helplessness of physical health. These various reasons limit the reunion of relatives.

This is the way of making choices. Yu Fei has a deeper understanding of this, so in this life, he chooses a beautiful and happy life to make up for the beautiful happiness he lost along the way.

Money is a good thing; you can't do anything without it.

But not everything in this world can be bought with money. For example, deep family affection and unwavering love. We shouldn't miss out on these beautiful things because we're busy making money, because once we miss them, it can be a lifelong regret.

Yu Fei's fleeting thoughts and contemplation gave his eyes a sense of vicissitude that was not found in ordinary young men. Fang Yi, who happened to catch a glimpse of this, was immediately struck by a startling question: What was her nephew thinking, and why did he have such an expression?

However, Yu Fei seemed to notice his aunt looking at him, and instantly adjusted his mindset. The trace of vicissitude in his eyes disappeared, replaced by the fiery passion of youth.

"Grandma, I'm full. Auntie, didn't you say you'd bring me a present when you came back from Wulin? Where's the present?"