Chapter 53 I've Already Found a Gift for You, What Do I Hope?

The first thing that made Si An instantly realize this was the story he heard from Nigel when they met the painter Nigel at Noah Station before the three of them set off.

The famous painter named Nigel Elliott was also an extremely clumsy teenager.

People had high expectations for him...expectations beyond his real abilities, and looked disappointed when he couldn't fulfill those false expectations.

But compared with himself, the suffering and pressure he endured was much heavier.

While earnestly completing the mundane job without artistry, Nigel spent eight years of his spare time building a solid foundation for himself.

After that, he spent another twelve years exploring and exploring in the deepest and topmost layers of the industry. He hit the south wall named "Yaon" again and again, and never looked back until he died.

So... at the age of forty-two. He raised his chest and raised his head, and he endured it upright, from the expectations that people had placed on him twenty years ago.

After Nigel was halfway through - his life was just beginning.

This firm and persistent outlook on life deeply shocked the four dark moments.

...when faced with other people's high expectations of themselves.

What Nigel did was not to escape from this expectation; nor to defend his innocence. Instead, I work hard to improve myself...so that one day, I can be worthy of the "genius" that I heard twenty years ago.

——In order to stop being that despicable and hypocritical young successful person.

...the first half of his life, how similar to himself.

No matter how hard you try, you can't catch up with the rapidly rising expectations of others. He silently endured others' doubts about his level of effort, swallowed tears in his stomach, and desperately climbed up.

What those people want is not to make themselves the "next Lin Yiyi"... but to become better than Lin Yiyi.

It's just that he hasn't reached that height yet. Raised his head, he could not see through the shadow cast by the giant.

- But all this is just because he is too young.

Just like Nigel.

If he can also be unswerving and give his life for twenty years - then he can also succeed!

even less than that,

Because his talent is stronger than Nigel!

He didn't follow Lin Yiyi.

But it happened to be on the same road--

At the moment when I realize that my vision is so shallow.

Jealousy, resentment, grievance, and injustice are instantly resolved from the heart.

Instead, it is a bright and brilliant light that has hatched in the bottom of my heart.

The laziness caused by the unrewarded efforts and the inferiority caused by doubting whether one can meet the expectations of others were all dispelled by this light.

Life is still long.

- And I will never admit defeat, and I will never stop.

——One day, I will be worthy of everything others expect from me.

Si Anke was not a painter, nor was he a student of Nigel. Nigel doesn't know his past, let alone his future.

But the four dark moments are also real, and I feel a light of hope that spreads from another heart to the bottom of my heart along the words...

"Are you alright, Er?"

Lin Yiyi asked with concern: "What is the level of vision? Are there any other abnormalities in the body?"

She looked at the four dark moments with some anxiety.

You are working too hard.

Si Anke just grinned, revealing a cheerful and generous smile.

"fine!"

-Because I am a man.

Already a big man.

It's time for me to protect you, sister.

He smacked his mouth regretfully, and said with a smile: "It's just that I won't be able to help you much later... It's up to you."

Lin Yiyi shook her head: "We will definitely save you some times. After Annan comes and purifies your erosion, you will fight again... It will definitely not let you fall behind.

"If your favorability is not clean enough, then deduct it from me."

Lin Yiyi replied without hesitation: "Now you can rest and stop entering nightmares."

That is unquestionable and true love and care.

The four were stunned for a moment.

Of course he knew that Lin Yiyi attached great importance to Annan's favorability. Even Jiu'er exchanged her goodwill for a military long axe, but Lin Yiyi's goodwill still existed and she never actively used it.

The player can be resurrected.

What this debuff actually affects is actually only the "upgrade efficiency". The erosion degree of Annan's cleaning is directly reset to zero... If it is used reasonably, it should be saved a little more, and it will be clear after it rises to about 90%, and the use efficiency will be relatively high.

This is undoubtedly Lin Yiyi's concern.

Speaking of which, Lin Yiyi's "promotion code" was finally given to herself. rather than others.

A concern that never changes from start to finish.

But he didn't notice it before.

No, it's not so much that he didn't notice... It's better to say that in the face of the huge "expectation" that had almost crushed him, he didn't care about the care of others for him at all.

Because that love is really insignificant in the face of the pressure he faces - not enough to relieve his pressure, nor to solve his problems.

...I'm such a heartless rubbish cookie.

Si An momentarily sighed softly.

He suddenly felt that his mind was so peaceful...

"Thank you, ma'am."

he said softly.

Suddenly being thanked by Si An, Lin Yiyi was also startled.

She smacked her lips, suddenly feeling goosebumps.

This was the first time she had heard Si Anke express her sincere thanks in such a formal, not-so-smiley tone.

"...To be honest, I don't quite get used to it."

Lin Yiyi touched her arm in embarrassment.

She smiled: "But it doesn't feel bad either."

Right above them, in a city that is more than ten kilometers away.

Annan chuckled and turned off the background view that peeked at the player.

- They are all good boys.

He sighed silently.

Maybe a little young and a little edgy, but not inherently bad.

They are all young people with light in their hearts.

"They answered my call and came here, as my strength, to help me save the world... I also have to prepare some gifts for them."

Annan slowly closed his eyes.

His authority can't reach another world, but he can't give anything either.

Even [games] can move people and gain insight... It's not impossible to even change a person's life. Then this more real "game" can't be just "fun".

Now it seems that the gift has already been found.

fix their shortcomings.

Discover their strengths.

Appreciate their efforts.

Develop the character and abilities they need.

Release the resentment and jealousy of the past, heal the heartache they have suffered, and affirm their efforts and desires...

"—I will give you [hope], how about it."

Annan whispered.

He opened his eyes slightly.

At that moment, pure and flawless light overflowed from the bottom of his eyes.

"--Hey!"

At this moment, Dmitry pushed open the door and entered.

Seeing the divine "Ghirlandaio" at the moment, his steps stopped, and the whole person was stunned for a moment.

"What's up?"

Gillandaio turned back casually and asked with a smile.

Dmitry pursed his lips and did not respond.

Is it an illusion...

The moment he entered the door, he seemed to see a most pure and holy god.