BXBX NOVEL Chapter 786: Don't Want to Be a Bad Person
Meanwhile, Su Li had already returned home with Gao Ming’s car.
When school was dismissed, his elder brother’s teacher had approached him, instructing him to return home first. Su Li was hesitant to question the teacher about the matter, so he simply followed Gao Ming home.
Upon arrival, he learned from his grandparents that his brother had been involved in a fight during physical education class. This news greatly distressed Su Li, for he couldn’t fathom his brother, Su Bing, engaging in a fight.
“I am certain my brother would never do such a thing,” Su Li declared, “Someone must have provoked him. Grandpa, Grandma, please take me back to school. I want to stand by my brother.”
An Yun was also anxious. Gu Zi had gone to handle the situation, but there was still no news. She didn’t know what was happening, but she couldn’t let her worry show and make the child anxious as well. She calmly reassured Su Li, “Don’t worry, your mother has already gone to the school to fetch your brother. Don’t you trust that your mother will handle this matter well?”
Su Li responded, “Of course I trust Mom, but Grandma, every time I am bullied, my brother always stands in front of me, taking the brunt of it. Now that he’s in trouble, I should show loyalty and help him bear it.”
Upon hearing this, An Yun and her husband couldn’t help but smile. Lin Lao’er commented, “Our Su Li is growing up to be a man. But you’re still young. There will be plenty of time for you to stand by your brother in the future. Let’s wait for them to come back together.”
Outside the Su family’s front door, Gu Zi and Su Bing had arrived home. Gu Zi didn’t rush to enter, waiting for Su Bing to speak first. Su Bing stole a glance at her, a hint of regret flashing in his eyes. Why hadn’t he been able to control himself?
He couldn’t help but recall his past thoughts. He had wanted to retaliate fiercely against those who had hurt him and his siblings, especially their former stepmother. He had even considered making her life miserable after her release from prison, vowing not to let her off easily.
At this thought, Su Bing’s face turned pale. Earlier, when he had lashed out at Jiang Ping, he had been so blinded by rage that he had wanted to beat the other boy to death. Despite thinking of his mother several times and wanting to stop, he hadn’t been able to control himself. It was only when the physical education teacher intervened that he was pulled away.
Su Bing was terrified. Was he inherently a bad person? No, he couldn’t be. He didn’t want to be a bad person. His past desire to be bad was only because he wanted to retaliate against those who had hurt them and protect his siblings. But now he had a good mother, and he didn’t need to be bad.
He couldn’t let his mother discover that he was a bad child. That would make her sad, and she might not like him anymore. Su Bing lowered his eyes, not wanting his mother to see his distress. He finally spoke, “Mom, I’m sorry. I will change.”
Upon hearing his words, Gu Zi turned her head and voiced her well-organized thoughts, “Su Bing, there’s no need for apologies. I’m not blaming you. I just want to tell you that even when retaliating, there should be a limit. It’s good to have strength, but you must learn to control it, not be driven by it. Only then can your strength make you better.”
She paused before continuing, “I won’t say much more. Don’t feel guilty anymore. I believe in you, and I know you’ll make the right changes.”
Upon hearing these words, Su Bing lifted his gaze, his eyes filled with determination. He felt his mother’s unwavering support, her lack of disgust towards him. “Mom, I will,” he affirmed, “Let me push the bicycle inside.”
Both mother and son entered the gate, walked through the front yard, and Gu Zi could already smell the aroma of meat and bones at the door. It was mixed with the sweet scent of red dates and goji berries. It must be her sister-in-law making soup.
Today, Big Yellow, the dog, wasn’t tied up. He was lying at the door, eagerly sniffing the meaty aroma. Seeing Gu Zi return, he immediately got up, wagged his tail, and watched them enter the house.
Su Li, seeing his mother and brother return, immediately ran over. “Mom, brother, have you resolved everything? Brother, your hand is injured. Did they hit you? I want to avenge you!”
Gu Zi didn’t want to discuss the matter further. She ruffled Su Li’s hair and said, “We’ve handled everything, Su Li. Don’t ask your brother anymore. It’s all in the past. By the way, have you fed the fish today? If you don’t feed the goldfish, they’ll starve.”
Su Li, who had been particularly worried about his brother, was easily distracted by his mother’s words. “Oh right, I haven’t fed the fish yet. I’ll go do that now.” With that, he grabbed the fish food and dashed out the door like a gust of wind.
Su Bing picked up his school bag and said, “Mom, Grandpa, Grandma, I’m going upstairs to review my lessons.”
The elderly Lin couple trusted their daughter’s ability to handle things. If she said there was no need to ask, they naturally wouldn’t.