Alice in the Land of Steam

Chapter 690: Is the only option left to use the ultimate trick?

After crying, there were still some tear marks on Metien's face, and the atmosphere in the living room was still a little awkward.

Neither the brother nor the sister spoke, perhaps because they didn't know what to say. Meitian wanted to apologize, but for some reason, he couldn't say the three words "sorry". It was obviously not like this before; Lingge didn't have any emotions, he was just thinking about one thing.

Mr. Yanke once thought that Metien's character was not enough to take on the responsibility of a resident pastor, so he entrusted this responsibility to his elder brother Ling. But in fact, perhaps influenced by his childhood experiences, Ling at that time preferred the life spent on campus. He thought that after graduation he would continue to study and go to university for further studies. He chose his favorite subject, history, until one day he became a scholar, but he had no interest in standing on the altar and reciting scriptures to believers.

After repeated struggles, he confessed the matter to Mr. Yang Ke. He thought he would be reprimanded, but he didn't expect that the man was stunned for a moment after listening to him, and then a helpless smile appeared on his face: "Really? Then there is nothing we can do."

He said this and shook his head, feeling a little regretful and also somewhat self-blaming.

But Linger didn't know why Mr. Yangke blamed himself. He was the one who should blame himself. As a son, he was unable to respond to his adoptive father's expectations and repay his kindness in adopting him and providing him with food, clothes, shelter and family. This behavior could be described as ungrateful. Therefore, a selfish person like him might not be suitable to be a holy priest, let alone spread the gospel on behalf of the goddess.

Incredibly, Mr. Yang Ke seemed to have the power to see through people's hearts, so he immediately saw through Ling's thoughts.

He chuckled, patted his adopted son's shoulder, and said gently, "Don't feel guilty or blame yourself, Lingge. It's the happiest thing for parents when their children can bravely speak their minds. I won't force you to do anything. You are an independent person, a fledgling who will eventually leave the protection of these wings and fly freely. When the storm comes, do what you want to do. Just remember one thing, and that is don't hurt others, and don't hurt yourself."

These are the two paths that are most likely to go wrong in this world: either hurting others and making innocent people sad and crying, or hurting oneself and making family and friends sad and crying. If a person can say with dignity, "I have never hurt others or myself," then he undoubtedly possesses an extraordinary quality in the world and is destined to live a perfect and flawless life. Therefore, these two seemingly simple sentences contain Mr. Yang Ke's most earnest expectations for his adopted son.

Should we give it to Metien?
Ling knew very well that Metien was less suitable to be a pastor than himself because she was too kind and too pure, and faith was never such a kind and pure thing. Sometimes, it was forced to change by society and people had no control over it.

"Yeah, what should I do?"

Mr. Yang Ke thought for a while, then suddenly smiled and said, "That's it."

"But," the boy, who hadn't understood the reason yet, hesitated, "what about Tianxin Church?"

He finally understood his adoptive father's mood at that time. They were in the same mood at different times, in different backgrounds and in different places. Therefore, even in the face of his sister's complaints and questions, he would not be angry at all. Metien said that he was unwilling to reopen Tianxin Church because he still blamed his adoptive father for taking away his dream, the dream of becoming a scholar, but in fact this was a wrong idea, because since that conversation, the young man's life philosophy has changed. Since then, he has been following this philosophy and has never wavered, that is: do what you want to do, but don't hurt others or yourself.

So that's it, what does it mean?
Many years later, the young man who has taken over his adoptive father's position as a pastor but was forced to close the Tianxin Church due to a decree will once again think about the questions he did not understand in the past in the quiet of the night, and gradually get his own answers.

Life, dreams, destiny, choices, beliefs, expectations, long-cherished wishes, longings, hopes… When the baby birds leave their parents’ wings when the storm comes, aren’t they already prepared?

although.

The young man sighed silently and thought silently: I am really not suitable to be a pastor, Mr. Yang Ke. ...

Metien suddenly sniffed, and the sound was particularly clear in the quiet night. The half-burned candle indicated that the night was already halfway through. At this point, even Alice was probably asleep, right? The pink-haired little girl raised her hand and wiped her cheek with the back of her hand. After wiping away the remaining tears from the corners of her eyes, she hesitantly opened her mouth, as if she wanted to say something, but at this moment, an unusual noise attracted the attention of the brother and sister.

They turned their heads almost at the same time and cast their eyes in the direction of the sound, and then saw an erratic shadow gradually emerging in the corridor. Like a ghost walking in the middle of the night, it staggered into the living room, yawning as it walked. "Ha, I'm so tired. Sister Xiaoxia finally fell asleep. Fortunately, I didn't reveal any flaws... eh?"

Her eyes met those of the brother and sister in the living room, and her steps froze for a moment: "Lin, Linge, and Metien? Why are you here? No, I mean, aren't you going to bed yet?"

This was a very good question. Linger looked at Metien who was sitting opposite him, and Metien also looked at Linger who was sitting opposite him. They both pursed their lips and remained silent at the same time, and an awkward atmosphere spread again.

"What's going on with this subtle feeling..."

Olvera muttered softly. She looked at Metien and found traces of crying in the corners of the girl's eyes. She looked at Ling'er and found that Ling'er was also... Well, there was nothing wrong with Ling'er, no different from usual, but the fact that Metien cried in front of her brother was already a big deal.

Since Alice was not present, the possibility of being bullied can be basically ruled out. Then there is obviously only one answer. The wise Princess Beman immediately saw through the truth: Lingge and Medien had a quarrel.

To be honest, she would rather not see the truth.

Why did I happen to encounter such an embarrassing thing!!!
The princess cried out silently in her heart and wanted to turn around and leave, but reason told her that doing so would not solve the problem and would only make the situation more embarrassing.

Calm down, Olvera, calm down.

Here, we can rely on the knowledge we have learned from books to get through this difficult time! Yes, there are corresponding countermeasures in the book "Teaching You 100 Tips to Relieve Embarrassment", such as the 33rd trick: pretend to pass by as if nothing happened! No, what's the difference between this and just walking away? Then the 56th trick: take physical means to directly deal with the person involved! Well, it seems that I can't beat Ling Ge, and I can't bully Metien, so forget it. Alas, there is no other way, I can only use the ultimate trick.

Under the silent gaze of her brother and sister, the princess's face changed constantly. After struggling for several minutes, she finally made up her mind. She took a deep breath, and when she raised her head again, a bright but slightly stiff smile was on her face: "Well, I can't sleep, I want to go out and relax, who of you is free to go with me?"

That’s right, the ultimate trick is: change the subject!

As long as no one brings up the previous topic again, no one will be embarrassed!

　Give me some meow
　　
　
(End of this chapter)