How can one become an immortal with such laziness?

"Actually, it's because I didn't get beaten up much, and everything went smoothly for me growing up, so I don't have a strong ability to withstand setbacks..."

Hei Yang sighed, recalling how his grades, which had once been among the best, had stagnated for a period of time, even though they weren't major exams. Yet, it still felt like the sky was falling.

"But no one can have a smooth life. If you have too much comfort when you're young, and you can't overcome the obstacles, you might become discouraged and ruin your life..."

"Nonsense!"

Hongli couldn't help but speak up: "I was unhappy when I was a child? Why didn't I have such worries?"

"what?"

Hei Yang turned to look at Hong Li with a puzzled expression.

"You, weren't you already crippled by me a long time ago?"

"A dead pig isn't afraid of boiling water, so why are you so anxious? Don't just join in the fun!"

Hongli: "..."

[Hongli: You're dead.]

[Black Sun: Oh.]

[Hongli: You are already dead.]

[Black Sun: Oh.]

[Hong Li: Just you wait!]

[Black Sun: Looking forward to it.]

[Hongli: You son of a bitch...]

"Uh, Brother Heiyang, so you mean..."

Hong Qiao secretly glanced at her sister who suddenly glared at Hei Yang with gritted teeth, chuckled twice, pretended not to have seen anything, and tried to ask Hei Yang, who seemed to be a professional, for advice.

"So, does that mean I should go and get beaten up more? Or experience more setbacks?"

Hong Qiao pointed her finger: "Just like when you and my sister, Brother Hei Yang, survived in the wilderness for nearly a month at the bottom of a cliff to save us!"

That kind of hardship and setbacks should easily help people grow!

"Oh, you're bringing up the cliff again!"

Hong Li's expression froze, and she retorted speechlessly, "That's not about growing up easily, it's about jumping straight to the top."

"Uh, that's not what I meant. It's probably a bit much to make things difficult for yourself..."

Helpless, Hei Yang rubbed his forehead, his hand slipped down, and he rested his chin on his hand as he looked at Hong Qiao.

"Ultimately, it comes down to one's own shortcomings, coupled with the concern of family members. The contradiction between wanting to do well and not being able to do well—isn't that right?"

"Well, that should be it..."

Hong Qiao hesitated for a moment, somewhat unsure, but still nodded.

“I’ve been feeling really down lately, and my parents noticed it and even temporarily put aside their work to be with me…”

It's not that I find them annoying, or anything like that; it's just that I feel terrible for being so dramatic, even affecting my parents' work.

"The more your family cares about you, the more pressure you feel."

Hei Yang concluded, "Is that what you mean?"

"Um... ah no, no, I'm not blaming them or anything, it's just, it's just..."

Hong Qiao whispered, "My parents hope I can let go of this soon and go back to normal. I also want to be like I used to be."

But phrases like "get well soon" and "take it easy" always make me feel like there's a countdown timer, as if I have to adjust my emotions within a set time, otherwise I'll be causing trouble for my parents...

"Feeling very sorry to them?"

Hei Yang tentatively continued.

"Ah."

Hong Qiao nodded dejectedly.

"Got it! I know how to solve it!"

Hongli raised her hand and answered, "Let your uncle and aunt hang you from the roof and beat you a few more times, then you won't feel sorry for them... Ouch!"

"Black Sun!"

Hongli turned her head angrily and shouted, "You hit me again!"

"Ah."

Hei Yang revealed his dead fish eyes: "Should I hang you on the roof and beat you a few times?"

"whispering sound."

Hong Li pouted: "I was just giving an example. Go ahead and hit me if you dare. I don't believe you can bring yourself to do it..."

"did you see it?"

Hei Yang pointed at Hong Li, then turned to Hong Qiao and said, "You should learn from your sister's attitude of being favored and fearless. Hmm, learning even a fifth of that should be enough to resolve your current anxiety."

"Tsk tsk tsk".

Hong Li pouted unhappily and looked at Hong Qiao.

"Don't listen to him. Hei Yang is very good at hiding his true intentions in his words."

If you listen to him completely, you might even make a mistake during the New Year!

"No matter how good other people's advice is, it's just suggestions and guidance. Ultimately, you have to try to get through psychological problems yourself. Just treat it as a test!"

Hong Li placed her hands on Hong Qiao's shoulders and said with a serious expression, "Too much lecturing will annoy people. Your brother and sister don't have much to say."

What I can tell you is, go for it! We'll talk about other things after you lose. Until then, as long as you stay true to your original aspirations, we will always support you steadfastly!

"Yes, Xiao Li's meaning is my meaning!"

Hong Qiao entered Yang Li's house in a daze, and left in a daze as well.

When she reached her doorstep, the sun had just risen; it was early morning. It was as if her conversation with her older brother and sister was just a dream, and she would wake up at dawn.

But only Hong Qiao herself knew that compared to herself a few hours ago, she now had more determination and confidence, and less timidity and unease.

Her anxiety stems from a sense of responsibility, which is both a pressure and a driving force.

My anxious heart is still beating.

Following the rhythm of her heartbeat, the girl who wanted to grow up began to try to step out of the beat of her own life.

Even if she loses in the end and regrets it, even if she sheds tears, at least she set out on the journey...

Every moment that moves toward your dreams is worth remembering.

I hope that many years from now, there will be a time when I look back and still want to cheer for my past self!

……

"I never thought I'd be lecturing someone."

Hongli couldn't help but sigh.

"Just hope they don't mislead young people. Childhood has the biggest impact on a person, followed by adolescence..."

Hei Yang said casually.

"People who usually appear optimistic and strong can break down in an instant."

I used to have a classmate who was always laughing and joking around, never serious. Even when things seemed really upsetting to us, he never seemed to care. We all wondered privately if he was completely without temper.

"Then it collapsed."

Hongli could easily guess what would happen next.

"You suddenly had an emotional breakdown over some trivial matter, right?"

"Yes, he was crying and laughing at the same time, his muscles were tense, and he looked like he was in pain..."

Hei Yang said quietly, "Later I found out that he had a people-pleasing personality; he would get angry about things that made others angry."

In fact, he has a rather bad temper and often sulks to himself.

Over time, it accumulated to a certain limit, and then... boom!

He transferred schools later. I wonder if he still cares so much about what others think, or if he's still trying to please others somewhere?

"Just asking, please."

Hongli whispered, "The classmate you're talking about, you're not yourself, are you?"

"Is it that I can't even guess it?"

Hei Yang said unhappily, "Tell me if it's me or not. If you guess wrong, you're finished, I'm telling you."

"Ah this..."

Hong Li's lips twitched, cold sweat dripped from her forehead, and she chuckled awkwardly, "Haha, ha, I don't think so."

"Well, no."

Hei Yang seemed to hear a sigh of relief, and said, "I'm busy doing my homework, I don't have time for socializing."