ebookland Chapter 676 Epilogue: Silence 2
Chapter 676 Epilogue: Silence 2
When the aroma of the steamed buns wafted into Leng Ji's nose, his world seemed to be lit up in an instant.
It was a long-lost smell of fireworks from the human world, like a ray of sunshine in winter, penetrating the cold and despair and shining straight into his heart.
“Is this… the smell of steamed buns?”
An incredible excitement surged in Leng Ji's heart, and his taste buds seemed to awaken at this moment, starting a long-lost carnival.
He closed his eyes and took a deep breath, trying to inhale all the fragrance into his lungs, as if this could keep the warmth and hope forever.
"This is not just the taste of steamed buns,"
Leng Ji pondered secretly in his heart.
“This is the smell of survival, the smell of hope, the smell of rebirth.”
The corners of his mouth rose unconsciously, and a long-lost smile appeared on his face. It was a complex expression mixed with bitterness and sweetness, helplessness and relief.
He began to imagine that the buns must be soft and delicious, with a slight heat, and he could feel the sweetness and satisfaction of the flour in every bite.
He seemed to be able to smell the steam rising from the steamer and feel the joy when the buns came out of the pot.
This sudden feeling of happiness almost made him cry.
“It turns out that I am still alive.”
Leng Ji whispered to himself, with a hint of trembling in his voice.
This simple food not only satisfied his appetite.
More importantly, it rekindled his desire for life and vision for the future.
He picked up a steamed bun carefully, as if treating it a precious work of art, and took a gentle bite.
At that moment, all the bitterness, loneliness and regret seemed to be melted by the warm steamed bun, leaving only sweetness and satisfaction in the mouth.
He chewed slowly, every bite seemed like he was tasting the sweetness of life and feeling the hard-earned happiness.
"Perhaps this is fate's test for me."
Leng Ji pondered secretly in his heart.
"It allowed me to find hope in despair and learn to be strong in loneliness. And it all started with this humble steamed bun."
Leng Ji found the courage to start again in the fragrance of steamed buns.
He knew that no matter how difficult the road ahead would be, as long as he had hope in his heart, he could step out of the ruins and welcome his new life.
The happiness and touching moment brought by steamed buns will be the most precious wealth in his life.
Leng Ji finished the last steamed bun, patted his stomach in satisfaction, and an indescribable sense of happiness was on his face.
It was a real sense of satisfaction that welled up from the bottom of his heart, as if he had just not only eaten a meal, but had experienced a baptism of the soul.
“It turns out that happiness can be so simple.”
He whispered to himself, his eyes gleaming with a light he had never seen before.
This simple meal not only filled his stomach.
More importantly, it made him realize the beauty of life and the things that are truly worth cherishing that are obscured by the daily trivialities.
He began to reflect on his past self, who had betrayed his friends and sacrificed his principles in pursuit of so-called love, fame and fortune, but ended up with scars all over his body and endless regret.
But now, just a steamed bun made him feel unprecedented happiness and peace.
"Perhaps, what I really need is not those illusory things."
Leng Ji thought to himself, "It's like now, I can have enough food to eat, have brothers around me, and have love and expectations for life."
His mood became more relaxed and cheerful than ever before, as if a heavy burden had been lifted from his shoulders.
He planned that once he got out of here, the first thing he would do was to apologize to Liu Yaoyao and make up for his past mistakes.
Then, he will find Leng Ying and other friends, start over together, and write a new chapter of their own with sincerity and kindness.
“I will cherish everything in front of me and no longer let the shadow of the past overshadow my future.”
Leng Ji swore secretly, his eyes full of determination and courage.
He knows that the road ahead may not be smooth, but as long as there is light in his heart, it can illuminate the direction forward.
In this way, after eating the steamed buns, Leng Ji not only felt physically satisfied, but more importantly, his soul was also reborn.
The cold and lonely mood is like the first blooming flowers in spring, bright and full of vitality.
When he regained strength, he explored the ruins more actively.
Although the environment was still difficult, his mentality had undergone a drastic change.
Every time he found food to fill his stomach, every time he discovered materials that could be used to shelter from the wind and rain, he felt extremely excited and satisfied.
“It turns out that life is full of surprises.”
Leng Ji laughed, his laughter echoed in the ruins, and it seemed that even the air was filled with an atmosphere of optimism and hope.
He used the stones he picked up to record time. Every day was like a page in his new life, full of unknowns and possibilities.
He built a small nest with discarded wooden boards and ropes. Although it was simple, it was enough to keep out the cold wind at night.
He also used materials from the ruins to make some simple tools to catch small animals and improve food.
Every small success makes him feel extremely proud and satisfied.
"It seems that my being cold and lonely is not completely useless."
He said self-deprecatingly, but there was a gleam of confidence in his eyes.
He began to cherish his body more and did some simple exercises every morning to maintain his physical and mental state.
He knows that only with good health can he better face future challenges.
As time went by, Leng Ji's desire for freedom became stronger and stronger.
He began to explore the edges of the ruins more frequently, looking for a possible way out.
Every failure did not discourage him, but instead inspired him to fight harder.
"One day, I will walk out of here."
Leng Ji muttered to himself, his eyes filled with determination and persistence.
He began to imagine what it would be like when he walked out of the ruins, the joy of reuniting with his friends, and the excitement of starting his life again.
These beautiful visions became the motivation for him to persevere.
Finally, on a sunny morning, Leng Ji discovered a secret passage leading to the outside world.
He was so excited that he almost jumped up. All his hard work and persistence paid off at this moment.