I, who advocate giving up, feel like a disqualified person

"...Life is really..."

I said the above, but there was no follow-up.

“It’s really quite exciting.”

The senior beside me continued what I said.

"How can it be exciting... This is clearly a disaster."

I didn't expect to encounter something like this after finally going out... But speaking of the culprit...

I looked at Senior Sun who was smiling at the side.

What are you laughing at! No matter how you look at it, it's your fault!

Chapter 10: Accident

"Sheji, we're going shopping later, are you coming?"

My mother asked me while we were eating.

"Don't go."

I haven't fully mastered Genji's super jump yet, so I have to continue practicing it later. I don't want to go shopping or anything like that. It's super tiring.

"I don't want to go either..." the old man beside him said slowly.

"Think about it, I have to go, otherwise, do I have to carry so many things home by myself?"

"...Let my son go too, otherwise I won't go either."

Dad spoke to Mom in a tone as if he was acting like a spoiled child...it was really...disgusting.

And it looks like he's trying to drag me down with him... Is this the legendary scapegoat tactic?

"what..."

I sighed helplessly. "Okay, but I won't stay in the mall for more than two hours. I'll leave after that."

Staying in a crowded place for two hours is no joke. I am not used to staying in crowded places.

"No problem. Just drag your dad out. I wouldn't object even if you turn around as soon as we get to the mall."

“I object…”

My dad looked at me with a resentful look...I wouldn't do that...You are too childish!

"Ah... whatever..."

I stopped talking and looked at the TV which was still on.

............................

It's located on a street in a busy neighborhood, not very far from the shopping mall, but there are already a lot of people here. Looking at the scene... I suspect everyone in the city has come here.

And seeing that there are so many people on the streets, will there be room for people in the mall?

"Mom... Look at all the people here. Let's go back. We can come back tomorrow... It's easy to lose things with so many people..."

This is what I advised my mother.

"No, we have a sale today, 8.8% off everything. Even though there are a lot of people, can we bow down?"

Although I really wanted to answer yes, I thought about it and kept silent.

So be it...let it be.

"Old Yi, don't be so listless. There are plenty of things for you to take later."

Mom said this and patted Dad's shoulder, who looked lifeless.

"That...shopping woman is really scary..."

I tried to talk to my dad.

"Yeah...especially when the wallet is still in her hand."

My father replied to me and looked into the distance.

........................

The mall is a bit less crowded than the street, probably because it's not even night yet... Most people like to shop at night...

"Okay, let's go to the second floor first..." Mom said, looking at the escalator full of people.

The second floor is the food area. Food is the most important thing for people, I understand.

The first floor is the clothing area and fast food area, and there is also a jewelry sales area, so not many people stay on the first floor.

"I'll just go to the library on the third floor and check it out. If you want to come find me, just come."

I was already standing on the second floor, saying this, and walked straight to the elevator leading to the third floor.

"You..." Dad seemed to want to stop me.

"Okay, reading is a good habit. We'll come find you later..." After saying that, she seemed to pull her father's arm hard and pulled him away.

Ha... I understand. This is called respecting your wife, right?

It's really admirable... I want a gentle girlfriend like Ye Hui, who doesn't want to be controlled by others... It's so troublesome...

The library area is right next to the audio-visual area...so I can watch movies or other videos played by the store clerk on the TV placed here.

"Ah... I didn't expect..."

It was really a bit unexpected. I thought the TV would show a wolf who could never catch a sheep and a bald man being bullied by a bear, but who knew it would be a special drama... and it was Kamen Rider... It seemed that there were quite a few children watching nearby.

"What is this...a giant of light?"

I don't know Kamen Rider.. kids nowadays...

"It should be armor..."

Shut up, don't say this name, it's far from this kind of masterpiece, and children shouldn't watch Kamen Rider...

"Yo."

Very suddenly, a hand fell on my shoulder... But I was not surprised, because I already recognized who made the voice just now.

"Senior...you are here too..."

We met in a place like this, it really is fate when you think about it... Were they dragged here by your parents?

"Yes, my parents dragged me here."

After saying that, he shrugged and smiled helplessly...I knew it.

"So... do you want to continue watching?"

I asked him...because I think people like seniors probably rarely come into contact with special effects dramas.

"Uh... there's nothing good to see. Look how fake the special effects are..."

Judging from his reaction, he has never been exposed to it...

"Of course. This special drama was filmed in 1997. You were just born then, right?"

I looked at him helplessly.

"Oh...but the content...isn't it just about defeating monsters or something? It's not that interesting, considering you seem so knowledgeable..."

"Of course I've done some research... But this isn't just about beating monsters. If you look at the plot, you'll actually be captivated by the protagonist's charisma. After all, he's someone who fights for the smiles of others."

"Fighting for the sake of others' smiles... sounds much better than those who fight solely for justice."

He nodded thoughtfully.

"Well, since you don't want to look, we can just walk around."

I said as I started to turn around.

"uh-huh."

He shrugged and followed me.

................

"When did you come back?"

I asked him.

"On Christmas Eve, I was like... other people's schools are really good... They even have dormitories specifically for students from other schools, which is great..."

...The world outside is indeed very exciting...But I still don’t want to go.

"I heard that the play you directed was very well received, and you got along well with them. It seems I can entrust the club to you..."

What... You're acting like an old man... You really think you're a senior...

"No, I really enjoy drinking tea quietly in the tea ceremony club. Don't force such troublesome things on me."

"Well..." He shook his head helplessly, "If you don't want to, forget it..."

I already said I didn't want to...

"By the way, was there anyone you thought about while you were there?"

For example, Senior Sister Lu Yunzi or something...

I asked this guy indirectly, trying to see if he cared about my feelings.

"If I'm not mistaken, answering Lu Yunzi should be the standard answer, right?" He looked at me with a smile.

"Uh..." Was I seen through?

"Huh... You're really easily influenced by rumors. Your senior sister Lu Yunzi is just close to me, she can't possibly like me."

This is what she said herself... You idiot...

I didn't tell him though...for some reason, I just felt like now wasn't the right time.

"Go to the third floor and have a look."

He suddenly changed the subject.

"Hmm..." I didn't object.

....................

"I must be tired from shopping..." he said to me with a smile.

"Yeah..." I looked at the time and it was almost noon.

"Then let's go downstairs..." I said and walked towards the elevator.

"Hey, wait..."

But the senior held me back.

"Huh? What for?" I was a little confused.

"Don't you think it's troublesome? Let's go there..."

Senior, you actually find it troublesome? Could it be that I've infected you? Am I that toxic...

"Then where else can I go... There is indeed an emergency exit nearby, but taking the stairs seems..." I thought carefully.

"You don't know this, do you?" he said to me with some pride. "I know a good place."

He said this with a cool smile at me.

....I always feel that this smile is unreliable.

.. . . . . . . . . . .

"Well, this is it."

When I saw the sign in front of the door saying "No Admission", I knew it was not a good place.

"Hey... Is this an elevator for employees only..."

I asked my senior.

"Yeah, this one is faster."

Hey... Are you still that senior? How could you do something like this...