Chapter 975 - 967 Unable to Help
"I’m doing okay, you see I’m living pretty well now! Grandpa’s health isn’t great lately, but fortunately there’s Xiao Yifei, and Sisi is doing well too," Liu Rui said. In his heart, he actually had a lot to say to his father, but he found that when he met his father, the scene wasn’t what he imagined. He faced his father and felt a bit at a loss, uncertain how to get along with him.
It seemed his father felt the same way, unsure what to say, too. After all, over a decade had passed between them. As the ancients said, when one has been gone for three days, they deserve to be looked at with new eyes. They had been apart for so many years. His father was no longer the man in his memory who loved to buy him toys.
The son was no longer the one who loved to act spoiled with him. Everything had unknowingly changed over time, and there’s nothing we can do about it.
"I know your intentions, but let me be clear: I absolutely won’t leave with you. That’s simply not possible," Liu Bailong said. He had noticed earlier that Liu Rui was particularly concerned about this issue. During the day, they almost argued about it.
But Liu Bailong truly wouldn’t leave the prison, even if the person rescuing him was his son. While he didn’t show any emotion about what his son did, inside he was truly touched. The little boy who once understood nothing had grown into a man.
In fact, Liu Bailong was a very stubborn person. Once he decided on something, even nine oxen couldn’t pull him back. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have stayed in prison for over a decade. If he really wanted out, he definitely had ways to leave. However, after staying there a long time, he found it wasn’t much different inside compared to outside.
Plus, he’d offended quite a few people outside. If he just left like that, surely a lot of enemies would come seeking revenge! Staying inside was more peaceful.
"Why do you insist on staying inside? I absolutely have the ability to get you out," Liu Rui said. After meeting his father, he realized the gap between them was large, with differing views on people and things, and now the two couldn’t have a normal conversation.
"I understand your ability. Since you got in, you must have a way to get out. But why are you so determined to save me?" Liu Bailong couldn’t understand his son’s ideas either.
"Because you are my father. Haven’t you ever considered things from our perspective? Do you know how my sister and I have lived all these years?" Liu Rui struggled to control his emotions, feeling like he could burst into a quarrel with his father any second.
"Not raising you to adulthood has always been a regret for me, and I apologize to both of you. But before I was about to leave, I made arrangements for everything so you could grow up without issues and become who you are today. The money I left should ensure you live worry-free lives," Liu Bailong said.
Perhaps this idea was somewhat selfish, but now he truly couldn’t heed his son’s advice to escape prison. He had his own life to live. If Liu Rui didn’t show up, his plan was indeed to spend the rest of his life in prison. After all, he was quite content there.