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

"If that's the case...never mind. Remember to come tomorrow."

Lin Quanchuan said nothing more and walked directly out of the classroom.

"Thank you..."

Even though I knew she couldn't hear me and didn't know what to thank her for, I still said this.

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

I won't wait for Yehui today...

As I thought about this, I took out my phone and prepared to send a text message to Ye Hui.

"Hey...that...that classmate..."

From a distance, I could faintly hear a girl's voice calling a classmate...but it definitely wasn't me.

"I have something to do today, please go back first without waiting for me."

That's it.

I typed these words quickly and sent them to Yehui.

"it is good..."

What to do next...

"I called you several times, didn't you hear me?"

A familiar voice suddenly appeared in my ears, which surprised me a little, because the source of the voice was none other than Lingcan's mother.

"Ahh... I was... that... and wasn't paying attention..."

The inexplicable feeling of tension came again.

"It can't be helped. After all, I forgot to ask your name yesterday... Classmate, what's your name...?"

"Yi Sheji... Yi Ren Yi, Sheji of the mountains and rivers..."

I don't know if she will understand if I explain it this way.

"Oh, Sheji?" She seemed to understand. "It's an interesting name."

"Ha..." I don't think so...

"So..." She checked her watch, "Can I have a few words with you?"

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

"I'm sorry... I'm sorry for the expense..."

At this moment, Lingcan and I were sitting in a coffee shop.

"It's okay..." She smiled and waved her hand.

"So...what do you want to tell me..."

Although I have already vaguely felt it.

"Ah... it's like this." She stopped stirring the coffee in front of her. "After I told her I was taking Lingcan back home, she said she wanted to tell the neighbors who had taken care of her so much, so she ran to her house. After she came back, she seemed a little depressed. I asked her why, but she wouldn't tell me..."

The reason is actually right in front of you...

"I was thinking... maybe she didn't want to go back..."

"Ha..." I became inexplicably more nervous.

"Later, when I saw her fall asleep and covered her with the quilt, I suddenly heard her talking in her sleep. I felt that this was the reason."

"Eh? What are you talking about in your sleep?"

"Ah, let me think...it seems to be...Idiot...Fei...Cai or Knight Fei Chai...Are there any other knights in your class?"

"It seems not...haha." I answered casually.

Why does Lingcan talk so much in his sleep?

"Really? That makes me clueless..." She took a sip of coffee. "I thought someone could protect her... But her dad wouldn't be happy, right?"

"..."

Don't know how to respond.

"By the way, can I ask you something?"

I suddenly remembered something that I cared about very much.

"Hmm? Please ask me. I can tell you as long as it's not private." She said to me with a smile.

"Uh...it's nothing serious...I'm just curious, why did Lingcan come here alone? Look...there's nothing interesting to see here, and nothing..."

"I'm telling you, don't tell anyone else." She interrupted me in a mysterious tone.

Her eyes suddenly became mysterious.

"Um...ok..."

"My Ling Shen is very willful."

....What kind of answer is this...

"She seemed to dislike life there, so at her request, and given her excellent grades, we agreed to let her live here. After all, this is her father's hometown... But we agreed that she had to take care of herself and find close friends and people who could protect her."

"What a casual agreement..."

I couldn't help but say this.

"Don't say that... These freedoms should still be given to children."

"Isn't this a bit too free..." I felt that my parents would not send me abroad and leave me alone.

"Parents should also believe in their children. We believe she has the ability, so we trust her. Besides, some children can even travel to different countries through their own efforts. Our Lingcan is a very quiet one."

"..."

I was speechless.

"So...why do you have to let her go home?"

"It's very simple." She held up three fingers.

"Although she's taken good care of herself and has close friends like her neighbors." Then he bent down two fingers, "She still lacks someone who can protect her."

.......

Some things remain the same

There has always been a distinction between the strong and the weak in this world.

If we follow the law of "survival of the fittest", then groups like the weak should have been hunted down long ago.

However, this group of weak humans have not disappeared from this world. In addition to their own ability to survive and relatively strong reproductive ability, the most important thing is "protection".

Because in primitive human groups, young children and women are relatively weak, men will take the initiative to protect these people, so that the group can develop better.

That’s right, only the strong are qualified to protect the weak.

If you want to protect someone, you have to be strong enough to fight against other strong people.

Protection is voluntary, and this protection is often accompanied by sacrifice.

They will sacrifice their hands and feet, or even their lives.

This spirit has been passed on, but the objects have gradually changed from groups to families, and then to family members. In short, the number of objects to be protected is getting smaller and smaller.

In the end...I became someone, or simply stopped protecting someone, and no longer pursued the so-called strength.

It's not because we are safe enough, but because we have become unwilling to sacrifice ourselves.

And at this moment, when I heard "There is still one person missing who can protect her."

The word "knight" suddenly came to my mind.

Being able to protect those who need protection for free, using only your own body... is truly great.

But ultimately, this has nothing to do with me.

Despite being called a knight, I'm still a loser after all. When I chop, any branch that's slightly stronger than me will break in half.

This is really despairing...

"So..." I sighed, "If she goes back, will she definitely be able to find someone who can protect her?"

"Of course not."

As if it were a matter of course.

This answer is very irresponsible...but it is very realistic.

"But we are her guardians, so isn't it our responsibility to protect her?"

This is quite true... It turns out that you also have the awareness of being a parent... That's really commendable.

"Then, if we find someone who can protect her, Ling Shen can stay..." I said, putting the cup to my lips.

Even though it doesn't seem possible.

"That's true..." She paused, "Do you mean you want to be that person?"

"cough!"

This sentence was a bit irritating to me... I choked accidentally... This kind of plot that only happens in comics actually exists.

"Are you okay?" Lingcan's mother seemed a little worried.

"No..." I wiped my mouth with a napkin. "Ahem, I don't have that intention. I was just asking casually."

"Huh? Why..."

"Why..." I thought about it.

"because..."

I am a weak person who needs protection but no one protects me.

Even though I think so, saying it out loud would make me look too weak...

"...I always feel like I'm not qualified."

...This statement doesn't seem to be much better.

Chapter 12: Some things remain the same

Is it cultural differences? I always feel like when I talk to Lingcan's mother, she's looking for a son-in-law.

What if there really is someone who can protect Ling Shen? After finding out about that guy's family conditions, should I just entrust Ling Shen to him? That would be a mess anyway.

Ah... not necessarily... maybe he just wants someone to take care of Ling Shen who is all alone here, and there's no saying that person can only be a man...

But it's still unrealistic...I think no one will protect others for free nowadays.

Was she too trusting, or had she already understood this truth, and made this agreement just to have a reason for Lingcan to return home?

"Liaojinwakaiyacool!"

The sound of a text message suddenly rang, and I stopped a few steps from leaving the cafe to check the message.

It was sent by Ye Hui.

"Turn around..."

Huh? Why turn around?

I did it anyway, but nothing showed up.

I must have accidentally sent it to the wrong person...

As I was thinking this, I was about to turn back and continue walking, but Ye Hui's figure suddenly appeared in front of me.

"I've been fooled."

It seemed that the prank was successful, as she was now smiling at me.

"Ah...why didn't you go back..."