After the birthday feast came to a close and the guests had departed, Sam found himself pushing his brand new 28-inch bicycle.
Suddenly, a catchy tune from a short video tform popped into his head.
What was it? “Ride my beloved little motorcycle…”
As he recalled the lyrics, he nced at his old, unattractive 28-inch bicycle and sighed inwardly, thinking, “If only I could ride a motorcycle, I could cover three or four hundred kilometers in a day. I could zip to Aurous Hill without enduring too much hardship along the way…”
Unfortunately, Charlie wasn’t open to negotiations, leaving Sam with no choice but to push his 28-inch bike and prepare to set off.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">
Uncle Franklin approached with a green riding helmet, ready to ce it on Sam’s head. As Sam dodged, he awkwardly inquired, “Uncle, why did you buy me a green helmet?”
“Oh, don’t mention it,” Franklin replied with a sigh. “I have no idea what’s happening, but helmets are flying off the shelves everywhere. The bicycle shop has been cleaned out. The only ones left are these green ones. I just wanted to make sure you have something—safety is the most important thing!”
Sam felt like crying.
No wonder this helmet hadn’t sold out; it was a garish shade of green! It looked fresher than the freshest leeks!
Despite his strong aversion to the color, he understood that safety came first. After all, if he fell and injured himself, it would be a disaster.
So, gritting his teeth, he allowed Uncle Franklin to secure the helmet on his head.
Franklin adjusted the chin strap and then pointed to the phone holder on the bicycle’s handlebar, saying earnestly, “Little dragon, this phone holder was specially bought by me. You can ce your phone here, and it will help you navigate for over a thousand kilometers. Make sure to keep an eye on the map and don’t take any wrong turns.”
Sam nodded and asked, “Uncle, why didn’t you get me a power bank? What if my phone dies while I’m riding?”
“Oh!” Franklin pped his forehead. “Ipletely forgot! Just wait a moment, and I’ll send someone to get you one!”
At that moment, Loreen’s father, Franklin, chimed in, “I have a power bank in my car that I bought just in case. I’ll grab it for you!”
Meanwhile, Sam’s father, Heath, gave him a reassuring pat on the shoulder and said seriously, “It’s best to head to Aurous Hill. The route is lined with well-developed cities, so there’s no wilderness to worry about. Stay safe and look for arge tent in a city park to sleep in at night. You should be able to reach Aurous Hill in about ten days.”
With tears in his eyes, Sam nodded in agreement.
Heath sighed and added, “You need to ride responsibly all the way. No sneaking off or reckless behavior allowed. This will be a valuable experience for you, understand?”
Sam whimpered, “I understand, Dad…”
On the side, Lydia wiped her tears and urged, “Please be cautious while riding, and keep a safe distance fromrger vehicles, okay?”<fn5f07> ??? ????? ???????s ??? ?????s??? ?? F?nd-Novel</fn5f07>
Sam choked back tears, replying, “Okay, Mom, I will…”
Elder Thomas then reminded him, “Don’t bezy! If you’rete, Mr. Wade is going to be upset.”
Sam felt a wave of frustration; was this really his grandfather? He was more concerned about not upsetting Charlie…
The Lady, with great kindness, pulled out a yellow amulet from her pocket and handed it to Sam. “Here, Sam. This amulet was given to me by Grandma when she was young. The monk blessed it, and it’s said to be very effective. Grandma always carried it with her. Now, she’s passing it on to you for your safety!”
Sam epted it gratefully, saying, “Thank you, Grandma…”
Charlie, who had remained silent until now, remarked, “Look at you, making progress. At least you’ve learned to express your thanks to your family!”
Feeling a bit embarrassed, Sam muttered, “Thank you, Mr. Wade, for your guidance. I promise to keep a low profile and be a good person moving forward!”