The Growth Story of Chenxi Boy

It was another sunny weekend. In Zhangcheng, the sky was as overcast and gloomy as ever, and the breeze seemed rather languid. A-Dong, Xu Yi, and A-Peng strolled to Dongshan Park once again. For the past few weeks, perhaps because there were nowhere else to go for entertainment, they had made it a habit to come here every weekend; it seemed to have become a routine. If they missed it, they would feel empty and uneasy.

It was Saturday evening, and the usually frugal A-Dong suddenly became generous, offering to take the other two to find something to eat. The roadside stalls were emitting a steaming, enticing aroma. A-Dong paid without hesitation, his movements swift and decisive. Seeing this, A-Peng, standing nearby, couldn't help but exclaim, "A-Dong truly lives up to his reputation as the eldest son of the Chen family! He's so generous and magnanimous!"

Faced with A-Peng's praise, A-Dong didn't say much, but just smiled slightly. The smile looked very calm, as if doing so was just a matter of course.

Afterwards, the three continued their leisurely stroll in the park. The streetlights along the road cast a soft, warm glow, illuminating the surrounding trees with indistinct shadows that swayed gently in the breeze. As they walked, A-Peng's gaze inadvertently fell on a public water pipe in the corner, and a mischievous idea suddenly popped into his head. He tiptoed to the pipe, quietly turned on the tap, and squeezed the spout tightly, preparing to let the spray soak A-Dong's clothes.

A Dong was startled, but he reacted quickly, dodging the attack with a swift movement. However, this did not ease the tension; instead, it fueled the fighting spirit of both sides.

A fierce glint flashed in the young man's eyes, and he lunged at A-Dong without hesitation. A-Dong, not to be outdone, immediately met his attack and began to fight. For a moment, fists and kicks clashed, a lively and exciting exchange!

Although it appeared to be a normal scuffle, the boy actually used tremendous force and showed no restraint. In the midst of the violent shoving, a crisp "crack" was heard—the already dilapidated water pipe had been snapped in two!

In an instant, a powerful torrent of water gushed forth like a wild horse, splashing countless droplets and creating a deafening roar. The sound was particularly abrupt and jarring in the quiet night, as if it were about to engulf the entire world.

Upon hearing the sound, A-Peng's body jolted violently, as if struck by lightning. He froze on the spot, the mischievous smile on his face vanishing as if blown away by a gust of wind, replaced by utter panic. Although he often played pranks, he had never considered damaging public property. However, seeing the burst pipe and the gushing water, a nameless fear and unease welled up within him, leaving him completely at a loss.

In his panic, Ah Peng instinctively pulled out his phone from his pocket and dialed the police without hesitation. Soon after, the piercing siren tore through the night, and a police car with flashing red and blue warning lights sped up and stopped in front of them. The bright headlights shone dazzlingly in the darkness.

Two policemen quickly got out of their car and hurried to the broken water pipe to inspect the situation. One of them carefully examined the break, then turned his gaze to A-Peng and the other child standing nearby. His expression was serious, his eyes calm and sharp. He didn't offer much reprimand or scolding, but simply said in a flat tone, "This is public property! How could you let yourselves play like this? Don't make the same mistake again! Young and naive, you'll cause serious trouble tomorrow if you break a water pipe today. Be more careful in the future, and don't act recklessly."

Ah Dong lowered his head, looking as if he knew he was wrong.

Ah Peng was so frightened that he dared not utter a sound and repeatedly agreed.

Xu Yi stood aside, watching coldly, finding it amusing but daring not to show it.

Seeing that they were young and first-time offenders, the police gave them a few words of reprimand and then let them go.

On the way home, the night was even quieter.

Ah Dong acted as if nothing had happened, occasionally glancing sideways at Ah Peng with a smile hidden at the corner of his mouth.

Ah Peng was still shaken, his heart pounding, but his stubbornness remained undiminished. On the way back, he kept nagging Ah Dong, half joking and half resentful: "It's all your fault! If you hadn't insisted on hiding, this wouldn't have happened."

It also triggered that special line: "I don't care, it's all your fault."

As he spoke, he would occasionally raise his hand and pat A-Dong on the head, making A-Dong jump up and down in exasperation. Xu Yi, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but laugh, her laughter coming in fits and starts. The three of them walked away slowly amidst their playful banter.

Xu Yi walked in the middle, knowing full well that the Chen family's eldest son's arrogance had ultimately been defeated by a broken water pipe, a false alarm, and a lesson, becoming a laughable old story over the weekend. At this time, A Dong had no idea that the days to come would not be as pleasant as today.

S2 ended