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Chapter 2759 The Most Dazzling Southeast Asian Style (Third Update, Please Subscribe)

The train station was crowded with passengers during the first month of the lunar calendar. Travelers carrying large and small bundles hurried by, and the sound of train whistles could be heard from afar from time to time.

As they entered the train station, Fang Siwei held the little boy's hand tightly, and the boy's little hand gripped his tightly in return.

Unlike usual, Fang Siwei was not only wearing new clothes, but he had even tidied his hair. Although he had aged, he still retained his scholarly air.

The little boy beside him was the same. After leaving the village yesterday, he not only bought himself a new set of clothes, but also bought the child a new set of clothes and a pair of thick cotton shoes. Seeing the child wearing the new clothes, jumping around with joy in his eyes, he smiled along with him.

After bathing in the county's bathhouse, the boy's features became more defined, and although his skin was still somewhat sallow, it couldn't hide his innocence and liveliness.

Okay, from now on, they're family!
After checking tickets and entering the station, Fang Siwei led the little boy onto the train and found seats. The train slowly started moving, and the trees and houses outside the window gradually receded. The little boy sat by the window, his little hands gripping the windowpane, curiously watching everything outside. After a long while, he turned around, looked up at the window with a timid yet expectant look in his eyes, and asked softly:
"Grandpa, my brother...when will I be able to see him again?"

Upon hearing this, Fang Siwei reached out and gently patted the little boy's head, his tone soft:

"Wait until you grow up."

Seeing a hint of disappointment in the child's eyes, he quickly added:
"You don't need to worry about him. Before Grandpa passed away, he left the house to him and two hundred yuan, which is enough for him to live on. When you grow up, study hard, get into university, and become capable, you can come back to find him. Then, you two brothers can be reunited."

The little boy nodded, seemingly understanding but not quite.

"I understand, Grandpa. I will study hard, get into university, and come back to find my brother!"

Seeing the child's serious expression, Fang Siwei couldn't help but smile.

The train traveled north, and the carriage was quiet, with only the occasional murmur of passengers talking. Fang Siwei leaned back in his seat, his gaze falling on the little boy beside him, scrutinizing him closely—the child had regular features, delicate eyebrows and eyes, especially his eyes, which were clear and bright, seemingly matching his memory of his son as a child.

The boy back then was just as young and innocent, always sticking close to him, calling him "Dad" over and over, which warmed his heart.

His thoughts drifted back decades, those warm yet fleeting moments flashing through his mind like a movie, and Fang Siwei's eyes welled up slightly. He looked down at the sleeping little boy beside him, a sudden sense of confusion rising in his heart. He didn't know if what he was doing was right or wrong—adopting a child meant adding another layer of concern and responsibility.

But this confusion was quickly replaced by a feeling of warmth in my heart.

My heart, which had been empty in the past, was now filled to the brim, and the feeling of being adrift, helpless, and lost gradually disappeared.

He suddenly felt as if he had found his purpose in life again, the meaning of living—that is to raise this child, support his education, watch him grow up and start a family, and love and take care of him as if he were his own grandson.

Fang Siwei thought to himself: From now on, you will no longer be a helpless child. From now on, you will be my child. Your name is Fang Yucheng. You are Guoqiang's child and my grandson. I will definitely treat you well and never let you suffer any more pain or hardship.

And so the clattering train continued its journey, speeding northward.

……

A person's fate can change unexpectedly. For Fang Yucheng, who was not yet four years old, until the moment he boarded the plane, he had no idea what the future held for him. He only knew that it was a foreign country, and that Fang Siwei was his grandfather.

What awaits him in the future?

No one knows for sure, but to many, what he possessed despite his misfortune was a kind of luck that others could only envy.

As the new year arrives, people across the country are becoming increasingly familiar with SEA. Millions of people are returning to their hometowns to visit relatives, bringing about tremendous changes to the lives of millions.

People visiting their hometowns brought modern household appliances such as televisions, refrigerators, and washing machines to their parents. Some people brought them money, as just over a thousand yuan could build a brick house, and a few hundred yuan could instantly change the lives of their parents and relatives.

However, the most popular item was still the television. Throughout the country, in almost every village with electricity, there would be a few families with overseas connections. They not only lived in brick houses, but also had a television set, either 17 inches or 21 inches, and most of them were color televisions.

Every evening, people would crowd into the courtyard to watch, constantly adjusting the antenna on the roof and fiddling with the tuning knob in order to see their favorite programs.

It was through television sets that people across the country saw a completely different world—television sets using fishbone antennas could receive the skywave signals emitted by the Chang'an Tower. Although the picture was a bit blurry, people saw a city and life they had never seen before through the television.

Skyscrapers reaching into the clouds, cars on the streets, supermarkets overflowing with goods, and of course, cars in every household.

The impact of those things and lifestyles that were unheard of and unseen by them on people was unimaginable.

Whether man or woman, adult or child, everyone longs for that kind of life.

This applies to both rural and urban areas.

Unlike in the past, music from Southeast Asia is now slowly gaining public popularity. Not only is it being played on tape recorders in the streets, but many people are even imitating Southeast Asian clothing. Although the region is tropical, winter clothing is frequently seen in their films, so even in winter, some people wear clothes tailors have copied from television programs and posters. This trend is gradually moving from the underground to the mainstream, and almost everyone is being influenced by this cutting-edge fashion trend.

However, for most people, a piece of clothing with a Southeast Asian style is still too precious. In fact, being able to watch a Southeast Asian movie is already very satisfying for many people.

For people in small towns, watching Southeast Asian films might be difficult, but for Xu Liang, watching Southeast Asian films has long been a part of his life.

Every day, whenever he had time, Xu Liang would come to Feng Lei's house to watch TV. He didn't just watch the SEA TV programs that he received on TV; nowadays, video recordings were also popular. These video recordings were actually movies, not just SEA movies, but also movies from other parts of Southeast Asia.

As usual, the street tea stalls weren't doing much business, so Xu Liang went straight to Feng Lei's house. He'd barely sat down when Feng Lei pulled out a videotape, waved it in front of Xu Liang, and couldn't hide his smugness.
"You're really lucky today, kid. Let me tell you, I had a hard time getting this tape. It's a genuine Southeast Asian film, and the female lead in it is ten times prettier than the leading lady of the performing arts troupe!"

Upon hearing this, Xu Liang's eyes lit up, and he immediately became interested.

After all, what is the most distinctive feature of films from Southeast Asia?
Besides the great movie, the actors are also great, especially the actresses. They're not just pretty; there's a wide variety of beauties with different styles, both Eastern and Western.

Several young people who had gathered around chimed in, their words full of anticipation—at the moment, Southeast Asia was a distant yet glamorous place for them, and everything there represented their longing for a better life.

They imitated the clothing of Southeast Asia, listened to the music there, and watched the movies there, all in order to make themselves somewhat similar to those people.

And what they call "Nanyang" is not limited to SEA, but the entire free trade zone, since movies there are basically no language barriers.

The reactions of the crowd made Feng Lei smile smugly. He then inserted the videotape into the VCR next to him and pressed play. Soon, images appeared on the television screen.

Everyone held their breath, their eyes glued to the screen. Although the movie had just started, their faces were filled with curiosity and envy—they watched the cars passing by, the brightly lit shops, and the people inside wearing fashionable clothes and beautiful dresses, and secretly envied them.

In a short while, the female lead appeared on the screen. She had delicate features, a bright smile, and wore a simple dress that accentuated her slender figure. Even in the bustling street, her charm and beauty were undeniable.

Feng Lei looked at everyone smugly and said:

"How about it, guys? I wasn't lying to you! Isn't she amazing? She's a famous female celebrity from Southeast Asia!"

Those around him nodded in agreement, their voices filled with admiration and envy.

Just then, Xu Liang, who had been silently staring at the screen, suddenly stood up, pointed at the screen, and shouted:

"It's her! It's Qin Ling! I know her!"

The living room fell silent instantly upon hearing this, everyone turning to look at Xu Liang with puzzled expressions. Feng Lei quipped:

"Don't brag, kid. She's a female celebrity from Southeast Asia. How could you possibly know her?"

Xu Liang quickly explained:
"I'm not kidding! It really is her! Do you remember Qin Yun who works at the department store?"

Upon hearing this, Feng Lei was taken aback:
"Qin Yun? The one you mentioned who works as a sales clerk at the department store? She's quite pretty."

"Yes! It's her!"

As Xu Liang stared at the television, his tone became increasingly certain:
"Qinling is her cousin! Look closely, don't they look alike?"

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately turned to look at the television screen. At first, they didn't think so, but after Xu Liang said that, the more they looked, the more it seemed to be true.

Feng Lei said with some doubt:
"You know what, looking at it this way, she really does look alike! So how did she end up in Southeast Asia? And how did she become a female celebrity?"

Xu Liang shook his head:

"Who knows? Qinling is a few years older than us. She was sent to the countryside in the Northwest back then, and then we lost contact with her. Nobody knows where she went. I never imagined that after so many years, she would go to Southeast Asia and become a female star. This...this..."

Looking at the Qinling Mountains on TV, Xu Liang couldn't help but say:

"No wonder she hadn't been found for so many years. It turns out she fled abroad and even became a female celebrity. That's really amazing."

Everyone sighed with emotion. Some said, "Everyone has their own destiny; she's just lucky." Others said, "If only I could go to Southeast Asia, even if I didn't become a star, I'd be happy to live that kind of life." At this moment, Feng Lei said from the side:
"Liangzi, didn't your brother work in the countryside in Xishuangbanna back then? Do you think he might be there too?"

Feng Lei's question stunned Xu Liang—"Brother, is he still alive?"
(End of this chapter)