I drew a talisman to save the sun from its bleeding state.

Chapter 76 I never hated, I only regretted

Zhou Zheng ultimately didn't cause any fatalities; he wanted to introduce Xiaoxue to his parents before making any further plans.

Zhou Zheng got up, changed his clothes, and left the lazy Xue to laze in bed while he went to wash up.

As he stepped out, Zhou Zheng's expression was slightly strange: "Uncle?"

He glanced at the clock on the wall of the hall, still not believing it; it was indeed nine in the morning. Normally, this role model would leave home at seven and return after nine at night; today was truly unusual.

Xiao Zhengjun was having a meal in the hall. He glanced at the table and said calmly, "How can young people stay in bed? You can't accomplish anything great if you stay in bed."

Zhou Zheng glanced at Xiao Zhengjun's status bar and understood why Xiao Zhengjun was having breakfast in the living room at this hour: "I didn't stay in bed. The reason I didn't get up is similar to yours. Aunt Xue Ting didn't get up either."

Xiao Zhengjun nearly choked on the bread in his mouth, swallowing it after a couple of bites: "You!!!"

Zhou Zheng hurriedly waved his hand: "Similar, similar, but not for the same reason. I should at least introduce Xiaoxue to my parents before we talk about it."

Xiao Zhengjun's expression softened: "I'm quite busy with work, so I can only ask your parents to come over."

Zhou Zheng looked at Xiao Zhengjun suspiciously: "Weren't you strongly opposed to me?"

Xiao Zhengjun couldn't help but pinch his waist with his left hand: "I don't object anymore, as long as my daughter is happy." If he continued to object, not only would it give his daughter a younger brother, but he himself would also find it hard to cope. He felt he owed his wife and daughter both emotionally and rationally, and he really couldn't object any longer.

Zhou Zheng looked at Xiao Zhengjun sympathetically: "Uncle, how about I help you relieve the pain? I'm almost at the maximum level of the Rejuvenation Technique."

This uncle is really tough. He works all day and does housework all night, yet he can still get up early in the morning to eat breakfast and go to work.

Xiao Zhengjun saw Zhou Zheng's gaze, his lips twitched, and he swallowed his words: "You understand this?"

Zhou Zheng stepped forward, his hands condensing white light: "It can alleviate the symptoms, but the actual treatment depends on you."

It emitted a white light near Xiao Zhengjun's waist.

Xiao Zhengjun felt that the soreness and numbness had lessened a lot, and his waist began to feel warm. A warm current slowly flowed through his muscles and bones, making him feel exceptionally comfortable and much more energetic.

After Zhou Zheng finished his treatment, he sat down next to Xiao Zhengjun.

Xiao Zhengjun rubbed his waist, looked at Zhou Zheng, and suddenly found the kid more pleasing to the eye.

Zhou Zheng drew several talismans in the air, signaling Xiao Zhengjun to expose his arms.

Xiao Zhengjun, though puzzled, was impressed and quickly rolled up his sleeves to reveal his strong arms.

Zhou Zheng: "The Medicine King Talisman enhances self-healing ability, the Rejuvenation Technique restores condition, the Peace Talisman strengthens vitality, the Wild Ox Talisman increases strength and endurance, and the Healing Talisman continuously provides recovery power... But you must pay attention to rest and training, as the power of the talismans only treats the symptoms."

Xiao Zhengjun looked at Zhou Zheng with much more approval: "You know a lot, kid!"

Zhou Zheng gave a thumbs up: "Uncle, you have a really good foundation. You only need to change the talismans once a week. Just come to me regularly to change them. In the long run, it will be good for your health."

It enhances the upper limit, basic attributes, and recovery ability, and over time it can also extend lifespan and strengthen the foundation.

Xiao Zhengjun looked at the talisman hidden under his skin and pulled down his sleeve: "Once you and Xiaoxue's relationship is in place, set a time to meet your parents. You name a time, and I'll make sure I have time. No matter how busy the company is, it won't be impossible for me to leave for a few days."

Zhou Zheng said apologetically, "My parents are also quite busy with work."

Xiao Zhengjun looked at Zhou Zheng and raised an eyebrow: "Are you deliberately making things difficult for me? Do I have to apologize to you before you're satisfied? I'll pay for your parents' lost wages, okay?"

Zhou Zheng hurriedly waved his hand: "It really wasn't my intention. I only get to see them once a year during the Spring Festival. They are indeed very busy with work, and we usually just video call each other."

Xiao Zhengjun found it strange: "You're quite capable, so why don't you let your parents retire and enjoy their old age? What, are you trying to earn dowry money for them? Don't worry, I wouldn't ask you for dowry money. Back then, your aunt didn't ask me for a single penny. I even lied to my parents with her, saying we had some in the account... cough cough, let's talk about you."

Zhou Zheng sighed helplessly, "They refuse to settle down and always want to climb the ladder. They're the kind of people who'll stick it out for life, unlike me."

Xiao Zhengjun looked at Zhou Zheng's expression and said, "It is indeed different. So, your parents will only come back for the Chinese New Year?"

Looking at Xiao Zhengjun's expression, Zhou Zheng hesitated before saying, "Well, they only come back three times in five years. They might come back, or they might not. I might have to bring Xiaoxue to meet them..."

Xiao Zhengjun looked at Zhou Zheng and narrowed his eyes: "What do your parents do?"

Even if he were stupid, he could guess that Zhou Zheng's parents' jobs weren't as simple as the information suggested. What kind of migrant worker could only return three times in five years? And when you leave your workplace, do you need a permit from the Party Secretary?

Zhou Zheng scratched his head: "Hiss... My dad likes driving, and my mom is a doctor." Strictly speaking, that's the truth.

Xiao Zhengjun sighed: "Alright, I'll go there at the end of the year."

Zhou Zheng looked at Xiao Zhengjun, unsure whether he genuinely didn't know or was feigning ignorance. "The year-end final review is incredibly busy; how could you possibly leave?"

Zhou Zheng: "Let's celebrate the New Year. We get a holiday during the New Year."

Xiao Zhengjun glared at Zhou Zheng: "You still want me to go there even though I have annual leave? You're the one marrying my daughter, not the other way around!"

Zhou Zheng: "Alright, I'll take Xiaoxue to meet my parents first, and then your parents can meet up, how about we follow the standard procedure?"

Xiao Zhengjun: "Okay, let's do it this way."

The cook brought over breakfast.

Zhou Zheng took the food, placed it on the table, and began to eat.

Xiao Zhengjun held the cup, looking at Zhou Zheng repeatedly.

Zhou Zheng looked at him strangely: "What?"

Xiao Zhengjun: "You're really not like that. How did your parents raise you?" A hardworking couple raising such an extraordinary son is simply... the opposite of what is expected?

Zhou Zheng: "Oh, I guess I'm a mutation. I didn't like the kind of life my parents led, where they were tied down for life, so I mutated."

Xiao Zhengjun took a sip of soy milk, neither agreeing nor disagreeing, but simply holding the cup and looking ahead, sighing: "Well, you haven't actually mutated much, you're quite like your parents."

Zhou Zheng paused for a moment, then nodded: "Indeed."

There was a moment of silence.

Xiao Zhengjun said, "Now I understand why I didn't like you the first time I saw you."

Zhou Zheng: "Hmm?"

Xiao Zhengjun stood up and placed his hand on Zhou Zheng's shoulder: "Don't hate your parents, don't hate me, I'm sorry. Back then, we were only in our early twenties, we didn't know we would cause you so much suffering."

That decision, made in a moment of passion, gambled with the rest of her life, but it also determined what the price would be.

Zhou Zheng: "I never hated anyone, I just felt regret."

Xiao Zhengjun smiled: "Xiaoxue thinks the same way. I've never liked her thinking that way, so I've always indulged her, but I can't really change anything. When I first saw you, it was as if I saw another Xiaoxue, as if I saw a mirror, a mirror reflecting my life choices. It's not that I don't like you, I just don't like... seeing my regrets so clearly. A new regret, unrelated to me, yet so similar."

He came back three times in five years.

Hey.

Zhou Zheng stared blankly at the breakfast in front of him, lost in thought.

After a while.

Zhou Zheng repeated, "I never hated anyone, I just felt regret."

It was as if he was emphasizing something, as if he was talking to himself, as if he was answering Xiao Zhengjun.

Like a lonely child still sitting here alone.

Xiao Zhengjun's nose tingled, and he placed his hand on Zhou Zheng's shoulder: "I...you guys live your lives well, we'll hold the sky up even if it falls."

Zhou Zheng smiled and said, "Uncle, go to work. Going to work is important."

Xiao Zhengjun looked at Zhou Zheng, and for a moment it seemed as if he saw Xiaoxue from when she was a child again. However, he hadn't heard the same words for a long time. His eyes were dazed for a moment, and then he saw Zhou Zheng sitting in front of him.

Xiao Zhengjun sighed, stood up, and smiled again: "I'm really looking forward to becoming a grandfather soon."

After saying that, Xiao Zhengjun hurriedly put down the half-cup of soy milk in his hand, letting the soy milk slosh around in the glass, and quickly got up, dressed, and walked to the door.

Xiao Zhengjun walked quickly to the door, then couldn't help but look back. At that moment, he couldn't quite say what he wanted to see—was he hoping to see Xiaoxue as a child, or...?

I saw the same scene.

He and she sat on the sofa, waiting for him to come home. Their figures overlapped at that moment, looking exactly alike.

Xiao Zhengjun's eyes were slightly red as he quickly left.

However, I haven't seen Xiaoxue sitting there for a long time.

That sentence kept echoing in my mind.

"I never hated anyone, I just felt regret."

But regret is more painful than hatred.

Being sensible makes you feel even more sorry for someone who is not sensible.