My autobiography is definitely not a tragedy!-Chapter 787 - 474: Old Photos

"Encounter"

[Sometimes, the chance encounter with someone can change our entire life.

Yet you said, in the vast sea of people, our meeting was some inevitable arrangement.

Thinking of that old photo from the past, I inexplicably began to believe in that destiny ordained by the universe...]

"Ghostwriting..."

Meng Lang could not say he wasn’t surprised when he looked at the author’s name on the new book.

He had written his life plan for so long, yet never had "ghostwriting" been part of the plan...

Could it be that he had stumbled upon another "unplanned" project that had been aborted halfway through?

Meng Lang felt uneasy and could only continue reading.

[2018 was the turning point of Xiao Yu’s and my fate.

It was also the year when the world began to feel somewhat peculiar.

Highly disciplined AI, Level 4 autonomous driving, decentralized identity (DID) brought about by Web3.0 technology, as well as more efficient systems for social resource management and knowledge sharing...

Transportation, office work, entertainment, management, education, law... Baiyeji’s products were quietly influencing every corner of the world on various levels.

At that time, not many people realized the profound changes they would bring to society.

Until they gradually changed the world...

Before I knew it, Changqing Biological was also shining brightly in the fields of biological chips, AI treatment, brain-computer interfaces, and mechanical prosthetics.

The rapid rise of the Gao Yuan Group astonished and puzzled me.

Because I knew that all of it was tied to you, and to the All Things Return to One Union behind you...

This made me feel you were both familiar and distant.

Though close in distance, sometimes you felt very far away.

And you just smiled helplessly and pointed to those strange composite photos on the wall of pictures.

Saying that your heart harbored a romantic universe, yet you also cherished the everyday life of people...

...

The day after the "Head of the Discipline Court" passed the judicial exam that year, we embarked on our journey to Beijing.

I didn’t understand why you were so persistent about this, hoping deep down that you would back off after meeting that person.

And yet, I also vaguely feared that things might evolve in that direction...

However, upon arriving in Beijing, a military vehicle with Beijing A plates suddenly stopped us, and an elder who claimed to be Hu Weiguo politely invited us to dinner.

Your expression went from surprise to realization, and then it settled into resignation.

As a native Beijinger, that night was the first time in my life I ate at the renowned Beijing Restaurant...

At the dinner table, Mr. Hu said some odd things.

Talk of "various obstacles," "utmost support," "development potential," "sincere cooperation," "active promotion"... and the like.

At first, you resisted, but later, as if understanding something, you appeared relieved.

I only remember that at the end of the dinner, you gave the other party a USB drive...

...

After this little interlude, we continued with our planned itinerary and went to that person’s residence.

And there he was, still reeking of alcohol...

"Uncle, I heard you enjoy a good drink, so I’ve brought two bottles of Moutai for you."

"Burp! To think a guest from Haitang would bring me alcohol, when she dislikes my drinking the most. You’re not bad, kid!"

"That’s because she doesn’t understand uncle’s predicament, but I do."

"Understand what?"

"Understand the reason you enjoy drinking, and also the books in your study..."

"Books?"

"Yes, just like you, uncle, I believe reading is a fortress against suffering, and it’s the best medicine for all woes!

In my heart, I’ve long regarded you as a mentor and guide."

"You... you’re sure you’re not mocking me?"

"How could that be? I only have admiration for ’kindred spirits’ who love reading, and I’m grateful that you entrusted Sister Haitang to me..."

"Nonsense! Who’s a ’kindred spirit’ with you, you bookworm?

And when did I ever agree to entrust Haitang to you?

With just these two bottles of alcohol, do you think you can marry a cash cow from my care? Don’t think I don’t know how well this girl is doing now.

You, who’s always talking about books, don’t seem to be some rich guy. Let me tell you, for my daughter’s hand, the dowry is one million! Not a penny less!"

"..."

"What’s the matter? No money? If you don’t have money, why bother to come and meet the parents?

Bringing nothing but two bottles of alcohol, you think that’s enough to send me away? No chance!" freewēbnoveℓ.com

"... Uncle, I understand your concerns; you certainly don’t want to be a burden to Haitang and the others.

But here I am today, right? We’re facing the same difficulties, but with united efforts, I believe we can find a solution!"

"You know you will be a burden to Haitang and the others? When you are in the same tough spot as me, you still have the cheek to come asking for marriage?

Haitang, where did you find this poor boy? With your credentials, you could find any wealthy suitor, couldn’t you?

You must not sell yourself short!

Even if you won’t think for yourself, you should think of Xiao Yu, and there’s also the debt on my shoulders.

I’m counting on you two to marry into a good family and turn our fortunes around! Burp~"

"..."

"I’m sorry, uncle. It seems I’ve misunderstood, my apologies for the disturbance..."

Apart from some odd conversations, this visit was clearly anything but pleasant.

The impression I got was that the two of them weren’t quite on the same wavelength.

And on his face, unsurprisingly, was an undeniable look of disappointment.

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