After an exceptionally early lunch at Yu Lan's home, Li Qing set off with Hu Wei.
Compared to yesterday, Hu Wei seemed like a completely different person.
All along the way, he chattered to Li Qing with a face full of joy, dreaming about a bright future.
This big fat man, who had always lived a life of luxury, though hysterical yesterday, apparently still hadn't realized just how heavy the burden of life was or how rugged the future might be.
Li Qing remained a qualified listener throughout, neither dampening his spirits nor indulging in Hu Wei's wild fantasies.
Some things can only be understood after one has been through them.
After all, the words of others are always someone else's.
And the fact that Hu Wei could maintain such a disposition was actually a good thing.
Li Qing dropped Hu Wei off at the long-distance bus station, "Remember to give me a call when you've got time, and let me know if you're short on money."
