Chapter 181: Wang Shu’s Troubles Part 1 (1/2)

Wang Shu pointed towards the horizon, lightly whispering to me, “When I was a child, I liked to sit on the beach whenever I was unhappy. Listening to the sound of the sea breeze, and watching the tides rise and fall would always make me feel good. There are many…”

“Yeah, environment molds a person’s temperament,” I said while sitting beside Wang Shu, calmly listening to the natural sounds.

“Hehe, right! Ever since I went to China for my studies, I haven’t been to the beach for several years,” Wang Shu said with a sigh, “The sea is the same, the days are the same, only the excellent mood remains no more. A child troubles aren’t even considered to be worries. Just some small quibbles between the child and their parents. Only when one grows up will they understand what real trouble is. Even if you want to forget, you will never forget!”

I remained quiet, not wanting to interrupt her.

After a while, Wang Shu continued, “I truly want to leave; to not be tangled by the mess back home. But every time I remember the hope in my father’s eyes, I can’t bear to leave. Tell me, what should I do? How do I deal with everything?”

“Every family has issues. Fighting for the family’s business, struggles for authority, and all that; but in the end, what does all that amount to? Nothing!” I thought for a while and decided to tell some of my matters to Wang Shu. If I said it to her, then it will at least bring her comfort, letting her know she wasn’t the only one in the world tangled in hardships. On the other hand, as I and Wang Shu had no particular relationship, my words would be more convenient.

“Take me as an example. For no particular reason, I got involved in a dispute over an Aristocratic Family’s industry. When in reality, the family’s business has no value to me. But the fact that I am their heir, I have to face the internal machinations by the collateral branch family members.” I continued to talk, “This time, I came to Japan to participate in a University Student Exchange Sparring Tournament. That relative of mine also came here. During the match, he unexpectedly took out a dagger, trying to stab me on the stage. If not for my response being quick, you probably wouldn’t be able to see me here right now!”

“What?” Wang Shu looked towards me with shock and asked me worriedly, “Stab? Where did he try to stab you? Are you alright?”

I looked towards Wang Shu’s concerned eyes. They were certainly not a pretense. Looking towards her, my heart trembled and I knew I had provoked another emotional debt!

“Nowhere. Didn’t I say I reacted quickly? He didn’t stab me anywhere,” I said with a smile.

“Oh. That’s good then!” Wang Shu heaved a sigh of relief, patting her little chest that wasn’t too full but very symmetrical and well-proportioned.

“Listen to me and don’t worry about these matters too much! You should be carefree and unfettered. Let me enlighten you today!” I said without a care in the world.

“You sure are carefree for someone who almost got assassinated! Still smiling without any worry,” Wang Shu said with a sincere smile.

“Yes. Therefore, you must remember: a person cannot live haunted by worries, instead, just take life easy. As long as one is happy, what others do will not matter!” I nodded and said to her.