After Yi Pin contacted Qi Mingyang, the two met at the crossroads.
Qi Mingyang was dressed in plain clothes, but his spirit was still high. He stood with a straight back and had a handsome face.
"Brother Yi, you finally thought of contacting me this time?" Qi Mingyang had a mischievous smile on his lips.
"Come on. Didn't you volunteer to help with this? Now you're shifting the blame onto me. What? Do you want me to credit you with a great achievement?" Yi Pin replied with a faint smile.
Then the two went to the old man's house.
They were truly shocked when they saw the inside.
The house was in a complete mess, filled with trash everywhere. The facilities and equipment in the house were so old that it looked like it belonged to the chaotic era of the Republic of China. The old - fashioned TV was small and shabby.
Yi Pin was stunned by what he saw. Only then did he realize that there were really people in this world who were so selfish that they never considered their parents' feelings and could even abandon the fact that their parents had raised them.
Yes, no young person wanted to be defeated by fate. Everyone wanted to make a mark in life, and the pressure of life was increasing. But this was not an excuse to abuse one's parents.
If you chose to pursue your dreams, you shouldn't forget your original intention, nor should you forget your parents who had raised you with great hardship. They, too, had given up their own dreams and dedicated everything to you.
"Shocked, right? I tell you, the old man's children are doing really well outside. They live in big houses and have a good life..." Qi Mingyang patted Yi Pin on the shoulder and sighed.
"Why? Isn't it the responsibility and obligation of every child to support their parents?"
Yi Pin really couldn't understand. He was so shocked that he stood still. Perhaps the most ironic thing was that they were doing so well outside but never bothered to think about the lonely old man at home.
"It seems that the three siblings don't get along well and keep shifting the responsibility. Anyway, at his age, he seems like a burden anywhere."
Qi Mingyang shrugged. After years of experiencing various cases and criminals in society, he was already used to such things. The world was truly full of strange things.
Every time he saw such shocking actions, he felt helpless. Some things couldn't be overcome by one person's strength alone.
The two looked at the old man sitting in the rocking chair, looking at the sky, and felt a pang of sadness in their hearts.
Yi Pin was holding a carton of milk. Seeing how thin the old man was, he felt a twinge of pity. Putting himself in the old man's shoes, everyone had an old person in their family.
"Uncle, we're here to chat with you." Qi Mingyang walked up and started chatting with the old man familiarly.
Qi Mingyang was really the kind of person that old people liked. He was good - looking, seemed upright, was very down - to - earth, and polite. He knew how to please old people.
But for Yi Pin, it was a bit difficult. Although he knew exactly what he wanted to say in his heart, he just couldn't get the words out.
Maybe he was more of an action - oriented person and not very good at socializing.
Looking at the old man with a happy smile on his face because of their company, Yi Pin felt a bit sad.
"Uncle, I will definitely help you win this lawsuit and get you more living expenses." Yi Pin said nervously as he silently carried the milk into the small house.
"Young man, at my age, what do I need so much money for? I have my pension to support myself. I sued them this time just hoping they could spend more time with me. Maybe I'm just getting old, and I've been feeling lonely these days." The old man had a kind smile on his lips.
As he listened, Yi Pin's eyes glistened with tears.
In fact, there were really not many people who would truly treat you well. But we always took it for granted and never knew how to be grateful. We were already used to others' kindness.
Qi Mingyang and Yi Pin looked at each other, suddenly at a loss.
Why couldn't they even meet such a small requirement? The old man didn't care about material things. He just hoped that his children could come back and visit him occasionally. If there was any other way, who would sue their own children in court?
After returning from the old man's place, Yi Pin looked at the sky alone and suddenly felt a sense of regret and guilt. Sometimes, onlookers saw more clearly than those involved.
We always thought we had a lot of time to accompany our relatives, so we spent most of our energy on material things and socializing with others. We were never satisfied.
It was not until our relatives left one by one that we suddenly woke up and wondered why we hadn't taken the time to accompany our grandparents. Why did we always play with our phones when they wanted to chat with us?
"What's wrong? Have you seen the dark side of society and feel heart - broken? I tell you, there will be many more such things in the future. You'll get numb to them after seeing so many." Qi Mingyang said with a smile as he walked over and put his arm around Yi Pin's shoulder. "Do you want me to take you to relax?"
Yi Pin was startled by Qi Mingyang's action. After all, this was a person who often went to the gay bar. He should keep some distance.
"No, go by yourself. I'm not interested in any of this, especially as a normal guy."
Yi Pin was afraid of something happening, so he said coldly. He had to control the situation before it got out of hand so that neither of them would end up in an embarrassing situation.
"Really?" Qi Mingyang looked at Yi Pin with a mischievous smile. He walked backward to the crossroads, waved goodbye to Yi Pin, and said, "I still have something to do at the police station. I'll take you out to have fun another day..."
Yi Pin looked at Qi Mingyang helplessly and shook his head. This policeman was really different from the ones he usually saw.
Walking on the street alone, feeling uneasy, Yi Pin took out his phone. After a moment of hesitation, afraid that his grandfather was really worried about him as his father had said, he finally made the call.
Listening to the beeping sound, he felt a bit dazed. He both hoped his grandfather would answer the call and was a bit afraid that he would.
"Hello!"
It was the nanny's voice on the other end of the phone.
Yi Pin remained silent, not knowing what to say.
"Hello?"
The nanny asked again, confused.
At this moment, Yi Pin suddenly heard the sound of mahjong tiles colliding on the phone.
"Self - draw..."
"I've won..."
"Xiaoliu, it's a call. I'm busy..."
It sounded very lively. Yi Pin hung up the phone impatiently.
It seemed that he had overestimated his position in the family. When he was not at home, his grandfather was playing mahjong and having a leisurely time.