mtl008 Chapter 283 The Real World++
Chapter 283 The Real World++
Back in the real world, Liu Yuxi occasionally has an impulse—well, an impulse to be a "porter".
Many good songs nowadays come from the internet, and many famous singers may only release one listenable new song every two or three years.
Having spent my previous life working with songs, some of my professional habits remain even now that I've returned.
Unfortunately, she has to control herself. In the real world, all her skills are self-taught. She writes novels, plays supporting roles, and does live streaming from time to time.
It's understandable if someone occasionally releases a couple of listenable songs, but if they "repost" without any control, it's bound to cause a stir. These days, netizens have such wild imaginations!
Right now, she's already quite eye-catching because of the martial arts she demonstrated during her live streams. It's just that her looks are average; otherwise, netizens would definitely be comparing her to characters from novels. We should be grateful for her ordinary appearance.
I finished my novel and stopped live streaming. Don't ask why. I just need to rest because I have enough money. That's how capricious I am!
I bought a motorhome and took my parents on a road trip. I brought their usual medications, oxygen cylinders, first aid kit, and wilderness survival kit.
They replenished their food and drink along the way, avoiding remote, uninhabited areas and focusing on going wherever the road took them.
People should really go out more often when they have nothing to do, and they should go out even more when they have something to do. Embracing nature and immersing yourself in nature can really cleanse your soul. Even if it is indescribable, you can truly feel that spiritual sublimation.
Of course, there are various problems when traveling with the elderly, especially when traveling with an elderly man and an elderly woman.
Liu Yuxi's mother always focuses on taking photos wherever she goes. As long as she brings enough clothes, shoes, and scarves, she can come up with countless poses at any one photo spot.
As for her husband, he was rather indifferent to natural landscapes, unless they were the kind that were breathtaking at first glance. He was mainly interested in various amusement rides that he had never tried before. Although many of these rides had age restrictions, he would still enjoy playing claw machines with great enthusiasm.
Her husband was the kind of person who was uneducated but very smart and could quickly learn anything new. Her mother, on the other hand, was the opposite; she had a diploma but was clumsy.
Liu Yuxi is a combination of their best traits, but of course, he also inherited their worst traits, such as being sharp-tongued, having a bad temper, and being lazy! However, after going through so many worlds, his temper has improved somewhat. As for the other two traits, they are probably in his genes and cannot be changed.
The two bickered and disliked each other the whole way, but thankfully they shared a common hobby: eating. Mealtimes were the most harmonious times in their family life.
When traveling, the physical condition of the elderly should also be taken into consideration. They cannot travel according to the itinerary of young people, so their pace needs to be slowed down.
Although many elderly people have stronger leg strength and endurance than today's young people, their recovery ability is not as good as that of young people. Therefore, when taking them out to play, the itinerary should not be too tight, and they should be given enough time to recover their energy.
Never let an elderly person get too tired at once, otherwise it will damage their vitality and easily lead to other illnesses during the recovery process.
Liu Yuxi acted as driver, tour guide, photographer, playmate, referee, punching bag, bill payer, and family masseur throughout the journey.
Yes, one person juggles eight roles: chef during picnics, and secretly family doctor to ensure the health of both partners.
But it's interesting to watch the old couple argue every day. They argue about trivial things, but they end up arguing about things from twenty, thirty, or even forty years ago!
Liu Yuxi also learned many family secrets she didn't know before! Indeed, "bringing up old grievances" is the essence of Chinese couples' quarrels.
The family enjoyed eating, drinking, and having fun all the way, and stayed away from home for more than three months before returning to Beijing.
Travel can be addictive, but most people are too busy being workaholics—either to their boss or to their children's families—to find the time to travel.
When all these creditors are gone, life will be carefree.
As for why they stopped, they were tired! Especially Liu Yuxi, who had to drive every day and provide full logistical support.
I really can't take it anymore, I have to go back to the bustling city to recharge.
Just like young people today, they can go back to their hometown for a while during the Spring Festival, but they can't stay there all the time. They've gotten used to the life in the bustling city, and they simply can't stand returning to a quiet and peaceful world.
Liu Yuxi felt the same way. She missed all kinds of places to spend her time. She was with her parents in another city, and she didn't dare to leave them behind to go out and have fun on her own.
It's better to go home. Her parents are active in their own social circles, and everyone in the neighborhood is someone she knows. She can go out and have fun without any pressure.
Back in Beijing, the first thing we did was take my parents to a spa for a full-body massage. We had hot pot for dinner, and after the three of us finished eating, we went home and went straight to bed.
The next day, all three slept until after 11 a.m. For two or three days in a row, all three were in a state where their vital energy had been drained. This was a concrete manifestation of physical fatigue after mental relaxation.
Fortunately, Liu Yuxi took good care of the two elders, and they all returned to normal after three days.
Then, Liu Yuxi began to let loose and indulge in shopping. Yes, not just casual shopping. Liu Yuxi's shopping was simple and straightforward: go to a mall, buy what you need, and go home. He never actually went shopping. Instead, he listened to crosstalk, watched movies, played billiards, went to arcades, small bars, and occasionally went fishing.
Of course, hot pot, barbecue, crayfish, and beer are all staples.
She spends her free time at home watching videos. Her mother still nags her sometimes, but not as much as before. In her mother's words, "Just consider her an early retiree!" Well, a family of three retired.
One day, she was lounging on the sofa watching videos when her dog, Wangcai, lay down next to her legs. This guy had been boarded at a pet store for more than three months, and since he came back, he's been incredibly clingy, sticking to whoever's home. She guessed he felt insecure, so she's been very tolerant of him lately.
While scrolling through videos, I came across a video of the Paralympic Games. How to put it? It was both shocking and moving, but I couldn't truly empathize. You can't advise someone to be kind without experiencing their suffering firsthand. There are many things that are simply impossible to truly understand.
She couldn't resist quickly searching for the number of disabled people in China:
As of 2020, according to statistics from the China Disabled Persons' Federation, the total number of people with disabilities in China has reached 8500 million, of which more than 1500 million people with disabilities still live below the national poverty line, accounting for more than 12% of the total impoverished population.
On the morning of January 20, 2018, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed that at the end of 2017, the total population of mainland China was 1, and the total number of people with disabilities in China accounted for approximately 6.21% of the total population.