Marvel Knight

Chapter 17 A New Beginning

After Tom and Jerry recognized Lu Nian as the boss, they thought they had embarked on a happy road to making a fortune.

After Lu Nian comforted Tom, he explained some things to Tom and Jerry, and then Lu Nian left the old house.

When leaving the old house, Lu Nian couldn't help but sigh.

Tom and Jerry beat Lu Nian's mother because of collecting protection money, which indirectly caused Lu Nian's mother to die.

But Lu Nian didn't hold grudges against Tom and Jerry because of this.

Although Lu Nian had thought many times in his mind, he wanted to kill Tom and Jerry to avenge his mother.

Lu Nian is a very self-controlled person.Even in the face of the real father-killer, Lu Nian just handed him over to the police.

Lu Nian will not let any bad person go, but he will not wrong anyone, no matter whether the person is a bad person or a good person.

Tom and Jerry, after all, just inadvertently.The mother had a sudden cerebral hemorrhage due to excessive accumulation of fatigue.

"Hey! I don't know if what I did today is right or wrong. Tom and Jerry are not bad by nature. If they can really change their ways in the future, I won't be the boss in vain."

Lu Nian returned to Mrs. Henry's house.

Mrs. Henry's house is exactly the same size as Lu Nian's house.

But Mrs. Henry's family is poorer and more dilapidated than Lu Nian's.

No matter how poor Lu Nian's home is, there are at least two people living there.

Lu Nian's mother runs a tailor shop. Although her income is meager, her daily life is fine.

Mrs. Henry, on the other hand, usually lives entirely on relief.

Mrs. Henry had an only son who was a soldier, but unfortunately died in the field some years ago.

Since then, Mrs. Henry has been living alone in a slum in Brooklyn.

The pensions issued by the government were donated by Mrs. Henry to help disabled soldiers.

Lu Nian had some understanding of Mrs. Henry's story.

Usually, when Lu Nian was having dinner at Mrs. Henry's house, Mrs. Henry would tell Lu Nian some stories about the past.

Lu Nian was young and had no interest in what Mrs. Henry said.

But Mrs. Henry talked with relish every time, and when it came to the climax, she would burst into tears.

Whenever this time, Lu Nian would frown, neither to leave nor to stay.

When Lu Nian returned home, Mrs. Henry had already made the bed for Lu Nian.

"Xiao Nian, you are finally back!"

"Sorry, Mrs. Henry, I let you clean up the house alone."

"Hehe! It's okay! Anyway, I don't have anything to do. Xiao Nian, I've already packed the bed for you. Go and see if it fits."

"Mrs. Henry, you should go to sleep on the bed. I can sleep on the sofa in the hall."

Lu Nian knew that there was only one bed in Mrs. Henry's house.If she sleeps on the bed by herself, Mrs. Henry can only sleep on the sofa in the hall.

"Xiao Nian, you happen to be growing up, so you sleep on the bed!"

"No! Mrs. Henry, I have caused you a lot of trouble by living in your house. I can't be so selfish. I insist on sleeping on the sofa in the hall! Mrs. Henry, if you don't sleep on the bed, then I have no choice but to leave here .”

Under Lu Nian's insistence, Mrs. Henry finally gave in and agreed to sleep on the bed.

"Also! Xiao Nian, I have helped you find a tenant for your previous house. It is a black couple with a daughter. The rent is set at 1200 US dollars per month. Xiao Nian, I will pay the rent every month. For you."

"Mrs. Henry, you can decide these things! You don't have to pay me the rent! Just treat it as my rent here!"

When Mrs. Henry heard this, her face immediately became a little ugly.

"Xiao Nian, I let you live in my house not to collect your rent."

"I know!"

"Xiao Nian, don't talk about this issue in the future! That's the deal with the rent! I'll give it to you every month from now on!"

Seeing that Mrs. Henry was angry, Lu Nian didn't dare to dwell on this topic anymore.

Lu Nian silently nodded his head in agreement.

The next morning, Lu Nian got up from the broken sofa.

Lu Nian opened his eyes and looked around, both familiar and unfamiliar.

At this time, a familiar voice came in.

"Xiao Nian, are you awake? Get up quickly! I'm preparing breakfast for you!"

"Thank you, Mrs. Henry!"

"You're welcome!"

After Mrs. Henry finished speaking, she continued to turn around and prepare breakfast.

Looking at Mrs. Henry's back, Lu Nian was filled with emotion.

Although Lu Nian lost his mother, he now has a new relative.

Lu Nian went to the gloomy toilet to wash up.

"Gulu~~~Gulu~~~Puff!"

After brushing his teeth, Lu Nian took a look in the mirror.

Lu Nian suddenly found himself in the mirror, so haggard.

Ever since his mother left, Lu Nian has been living in decadence.

"Mom! Starting today, I won't be decadent anymore! I want to live a good life! For you! For myself! Mom, I hope you, the spirit in heaven, can bless me!"

Lu Nian tidied up his appearance, feeling a little refreshed.

"En! It's much more pleasing to the eye this way!"

At this time, Mrs. Henry's voice came over.

"Xiao Nian! Haven't washed your face yet? Breakfast is ready!"

"Mrs. Henry! I'm coming!"

Before leaving the toilet, Lu Nian took one last look at himself in the mirror, with a confident smile on his face.

In the hall, Mrs. Henry put breakfast on the dining table.

A fried egg, two slices of bread, a sausage, a small dish of jam and a small dish of honey.

Seeing that there was only one breakfast, Lu Nian immediately thought of a question.

"Mrs. Henry, why is there only one breakfast?"

"I'll eat later. Xiao Nian, you eat first! I remember you told me before that you have found a job. After dinner, go out to work early!"

"Mrs. Henry, eat first, I'll go out to eat!"

After Lu Nian finished speaking, he put on his coat and walked outside the house.

Mrs. Henry immediately said anxiously, "Xiao Nian! Go out after breakfast!"

"I'm sorry, Mrs. Henry."

Lu Nian ignored Mrs. Henry's persuasion and hurried out of the house.

Outside, Lu Nian couldn't help but let out a long sigh, "Hey! Mrs. Henry's life is not easy. It seems that I have really caused trouble for Mrs. Henry."

Lu Nian sold her mother's tailor shop and got a sum of money.

At this time, Lu Nian somewhat understood Li Mei's mother's actions.

Although Lu Nian didn't want to sell his mother's tailor shop, but due to livelihood, Lu Nian had to sell the tailor shop.

Lu Nian touched his pocket, there were several hundred dollars left.

So, Lu Nian came to the breakfast stand in Brooklyn Park and ordered a breakfast.

(End of this chapter)