Legendary Captain

"I don't know how this happened, Xiao Xian, what should we do now?" Xu Jingyang was completely at a loss.

Xu Jingyang had been making great strides in the business world, which fostered his autocratic personality. Ultimately, he lost everything in a business deal where he risked his entire fortune. After that, as the saying goes, extremes beget their opposites; Xu Jingyang became indecisive and completely lost his own opinions.

Xu Xian composed himself: "How much money do you have left at home?"

"Spare money? Where would I find spare money? Didn't we just settle one debt?" Xu Jingyang sighed.

Xu Xian then remembered that this was indeed the case; he had been so flustered that he had overlooked such an important matter.

Some time ago, Qin Zongyang gave Xu Xian tens of thousands of yuan as a gift. After discussing it, the father and son decided to use the money they had saved to pay off a small debt, so as to avoid having to pay more interest in the future.

At the time, the father and son were relieved that they would have fewer debt collectors each month. Little did they know that once their savings were depleted, disaster would strike...

The timing was perfect, striking right at the father and son's weak spot...

They hadn't thought things through enough; they hadn't left themselves a way out. However, Xu Jingyang and his son Xu Xian never imagined that a house worth over ten million could be sold so easily. Are people really that rich these days?

However, lamenting one's bad luck is futile; the most urgent task now is to think about where to go a month from now.

It's only the beginning of the month, and Xu Xian won't get paid until the 15th. However, even after receiving his salary, it's only a little over six thousand yuan—what good is that?

After Xu Xian and Xu Jingyang's salaries were used to cover their monthly debt, they were left with only a little money for living expenses. Where would they find the extra money to rent a place outside?

The most problematic aspect is that while Yunnan's economy is only so-so, prices are ridiculously high. In the city center, even a reasonably livable apartment costs over two thousand yuan a month. Moreover, rent is paid annually throughout the city, with no room for negotiation.

If you're even more unlucky, and after only a few days you've moved in, the property management company comes knocking to collect the property fees, plus the deposit, which is absolutely terrible.

Previously, Xu Xian and his group lived in this garage, so they didn't have to pay for utilities or other miscellaneous expenses. If they were to rent a place elsewhere, their living costs would skyrocket.

If Xu Xian wanted a cheaper place, there were plenty of options in the suburbs, with rents as low as a thousand yuan a month, and even a few hundred. However, public transportation in Dianyungang was really bad. Buses between the suburbs and the city center mostly ran only once an hour, and the travel time was shorter than regular city buses. If his flight was slightly earlier or his landing was slightly later, he would miss the bus and have to take a taxi.

Taking a taxi to the suburbs would cost at least 100 yuan. At that rate, monthly transportation costs would easily reach 2,000 yuan. It's much more convenient to spend a little more money and live in the city center!

In short, no matter how you calculate it, there's a high probability that the father and son will end up sleeping on the streets.

Xu Xian had originally come back to pick up his headphones for a flight mission the day after tomorrow, but he never expected to encounter this unexpected disaster.

"How about... we sell this?" Xu Xian pointed to his chest. It seemed that this was the only option left.

Xu Jingyang's eyes widened instantly in anger: "You don't know who gave that to you? You dare to sell it?"

Xu Xian, sobered up by Xu Jingyang's drinking, immediately abandoned the idea of ​​selling the gold lock. He had been momentarily confused, and the gold lock really shouldn't be touched unless absolutely necessary.

However, it seems that we are now at our wits' end!

Seeing the anxiety on his son's face, Xu Jingyang felt a mix of emotions. Before, a single meal out would cost tens of thousands of yuan. Yet, the cost of just one meal back then had nearly driven them to despair.

The past glories have turned into illusions in the blink of an eye; life truly is full of ups and downs.

"I'll think of something else... Also, I'll try to find out if there are any cheaper apartments in the city. Dad, you can look into that too if you have time." Xu Xian said this, grabbed his earphones, and hurriedly left home, leaving Xu Jingyang all alone.

Xu Jingyang looked around. Strictly speaking, this wasn't even a proper home.

He and Xu Xian slept in a second-hand bunk bed, just like most school dormitory beds.

Less than two meters from the bed, there was a wooden square table with plastic chairs on either side; this was where they ate. A curtain separated the table from the bed. This was also where they hung clothes to dry when it rained.

In this small space, almost all the household appliances were found by Xu Xian at secondhand markets. For example, the washing machine makes a sound like thunder when it's washing clothes, as if it's about to fall apart at any moment.

He and Xu Xian both took showers at the property management company's staff bathhouse. He was a member of the security team, so the bathhouse attendant wouldn't give him any trouble. But it was different for Xu Xian; he could usually only sneak in during mealtimes when the attendant went to eat.

He remembered Xu Xian saying that he wanted to be a doctor, an actor, and try all sorts of interesting professions in the future. Flying was originally just a passing interest of Xu Xian's.

Xu Xian had initially thought that flying would just be a minor episode in his life. Little did he know, it would become his prison!

My past dreams, the dreams of experiencing diverse lives, seem so ridiculous in the face of reality.

As a father, he failed to provide Xu Xian with the support to achieve his dreams. Instead, he became a stumbling block in Xu Xian's life, causing Xu Xian to worry about money all the time.

He had reflected on his actions more than once. Why did he ignore his wife's advice and insist on betting his entire fortune for a chance to soar to great heights?

In the end, his wife left in anger. The business he had built up over a decade collapsed overnight, leaving Xu Xian to clean up the mess.

It was him! It was he, as a father, who personally extinguished his son's dream! It was him! He sowed the seeds of this evil, yet Xu Xian has no choice but to bear the consequences!

It all started with him!