Qiao Xun's throat was clogged, and after taking a deep breath he said, "Dad, I'm going abroad to deal with some matters, so I won't be coming home soon."
"When will you be back?"
"I'll come back after I finish the tasks."
Qiao Se did not doubt Qiao Xun's words but said with concern, "Take good care of yourself and don't tire yourself out."
After Qiao Se had finished instructing, Qiao Xun began to speak with a hoarse voice, "Dad, I'm sorry."
There was a pause on the other end, followed by a puzzled response, "What's the matter?"
"It's nothing, I just feel guilty for not being able to spend more time with you."
"Bah, I'm quite healthy now; I don't need your company."
As the two chatted on with mundane topics, and hearing his father, on the other end of the phone, telling him to take good care of himself, Qiao Xun fully realized how selfish he had been for ignoring his family's feelings, and it strengthened his resolve to live well.
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