The building had several families residing in it and one of them was dimly lit . It looked like that was the only place he could spend the night at . Lin Fan was exhausted from driving for the entire day .
*Knock knock*
"Is there anyone in there?" Lin Fan knocked and shouted .
After a rather long wait, it was as if the person inside had mustered his courage to speak . He looked at Lin Fan who was standing in a distance away and spoke softly, "Who are you?"
Although it was pretty dark, he realized that he was actually speaking to a kid . Furthermore, he looked like he was only eleven or twelve years of age .
"Hey little boy, I drove for the entire day today . Are your parents home?" Lin Fan asked .
Lin Fan realized that the child was a little defensive . However, it was logical for him to be acting that way since it was late at night and he was speaking to a stranger .
However, Lin Fan felt that the kid probably thought that he was trying to con him .
"It's just that I would like to spend the night here . I drove for the entire day and I'm exhausted . I can pay you for it . Don't worry, I'm not a baddie," Lin Fan tried to speak nicely .
The boy hesitated for a moment after hearing what he said . Then, he asked softly, "How much can you pay?"
"How about $200?" Lin Fan was really helpless . It looked like this kid loved money . However, he felt thankful to have found a place to stay at . He wasn't really bothered by the cost .
The boy was ecstatic after hearing what he said . He immediately rushed to the door . However, just before he opened the door, he asked, "You're not a bad guy, right?"
Lin Fan didn't want to talk too much . "Little boy, if I was a bad guy, do you think this wooden door can withstand my kick?"
The boy thought about it for a moment and felt that what he said was true . Then, he opened the door, "Alright . I'm alone at home . You can come in . "
Lin Fan heaved a sigh of relief . He finally managed to convince this kid . Although he was young, he was pretty vigilant .
"Little boy, what is your name?" Lin Fan smiled and asked .
The little boy looked at Lin Fan, "I am Yang Yuan, what about you?"
Lin Fan smiled, "You can just call me Uncle Lin . "
"Okay," Yang Yuan nodded . "Uncle Lin, my parents aren't home . You can take this room . "
"Alright," Lin Fan nodded . He looked around the simple environment . It didn't look like he was from a rich family . He felt a little hungry and took out $300 . "I'll pay you $200 for the room and $100 to use your appliance to cook something . "
Yang Yuan looked at the red dollar bills and was a little stunned . It was as if he was thinking if he should accept it . Then, he immediately grabbed the $300 . "Uncle Lin, wait . I'll cook something for you . I only have noodles at home . Are you okay with that?"
Lin Fan smiled, "Sure . "
He didn't expect this kid to know how to cook .
When Yang Yuan went to the kitchen, he just sat on the stool and waited patiently .
He looked at the family portrait on the wall .
There were five people in the picture . This kid was the middle child .
However, he was puzzled as the kid was alone at home .
After a short while, Yang Yuan held a bowl of egg noodles and walked over .
"Uncle Lin, I am done . You can eat now," Yang Yuan said .
Lin Fan looked at the noodles and smiled, "It looks good . "
Yang Yuan lowered his head and said humbly, "Thank you, Uncle Lin, for your compliment . "
After Lin Fan finished the bowl of noodles, Yang Yuan immediately washed the cutlery and bowl .
After driving for the entire day, he was really exhausted .
The next day!
*knock, knock*
"Uncle Lin, it's time for breakfast!" Yang Yuan knocked on the door at 6 am in the morning .
Lin Fan opened his eyes and looked at his phone . He didn't expect it to be 6 am already . He wore his clothes and went out of the room . Yang Yuan had prepared breakfast for him . There were porridge, pickled vegetables and two eggs on the table .
Lin Fan felt that his $300 was really well spent . Then, he sat down and started eating .
"Why aren't you eating?" Lin Fan looked at Yang Yuan and asked .
"Wait, I have to keep the eggs," Yang Yuan said .
After a while, Lin Fan saw that Yang Yuan was carrying a few eggs in his hands . He walked over carefully and opened the cupboard to place the eggs in a basket .
There were quite a lot of eggs in the basket . However, Lin Fan realized that some of them were rotten . He became even more curious .
"Where are your parents?" Lin Fan asked .
It was bizarre for a kid like him to be living alone .
Yang Yuan closed the cupboard and said, "My parents took my brother to the city to treat his illness . I'm the only one at home . "
"Why are there so many eggs?" Lin Fan asked .
Yang Yuan replied, "I'm planning to bring these eggs for my brother when I visit him . My mom said that we have no money . I think my brother must be starving and I'd like him to have these eggs . "
Lin Fan was stunned . He didn't expect it at all . Then, he asked, "What illness does he have?"
Yang Yuan thought about it for a moment and replied, "I don't really know . It has something to do with some white blood…"
"Anemia," Lin Fan said .
After eating, Lin Fan packed up and was prepared to leave . Meanwhile, Yang Yuan packed his bag and was prepared to go to school .
Outside the house .
Yang Yuan was prepared to go to school while Lin Fan was going to continue his journey .
"Lil' Yang, do you know who am I?" Lin Fan smiled and asked .
"Nope," Yang Yuan shook his head .
Lin Fan said, "I'll tell you a secret but you can't tell anyone about it . I am actually a deity . Do you believe me?"
"Uncle Lin, you're a liar . My teacher said that there aren't any deities in this world," Yang Yuan said .
"Hey, looks like I have to show you some skills for you to believe me . " Then, Lin Fan opened his palm .
Yang Yuan looked at Lin Fan palms and didn't know what he was going to do .
However, Yang Yuan's mouth widened in shock .
The air on his palm suddenly turned into ice .
With Lin Fan's Wuxia major classification knowledge, this was an easy task .
He condensed the water vapor in the air and formed ice in his hand .
Yang Yuan's mouth opened even wider in disbelief .
Lin Fan smiled and touched the icicles floating which broke the icicles . "Do you believe me now?"
Yang Yuan nodded immediately, "Uncle Lin, are you really a deity?"
"Of course, why would I lie to you? Didn't you say that your brother is sick? I have an elixir for you . You can help your brother become healthy again . However, you have to promise me one thing," Lin Fan said .
Yang Yuan immediately nodded after hearing that his brother could be cured . "Uncle Lin, I will definitely promise you . "
"Alright . Don't tell anyone that I am a deity . Okay?" Lin Fan gently touched his head and said .
"Okay, I won't tell anyone about it," Yang Yuan nodded seriously .
"Okay . I believe you . You can have this elixir . Please keep it and do not lose it . Okay?" Lin Fan said .
Yang Yuan nodded, "Yeah, I won't lose it . "
After that, Lin Fan waved to Yang Yuan and drove off .
It was just a simple incident to Lin Fan .
To Lin Fan, this was a small matter . However, to others, this was something major as he just saved someone's life .
Chapter end
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