Demon Golden Boots

Chapter 138 I am the Master of My Fate
As the sun was setting, Liu Yun and Mrs. Hudson went for a walk in the bombing memorial square in front of Coventry city center.

The square in the evening is quiet and comfortable.The afterglow of the setting sun shines on the square.The late autumn wind blew the hem of Liu Yun's windbreaker.The leaves of the trees beside the square are already golden.When the autumn wind blows, it makes a comfortable "rustling" sound.

In the middle of the square stands a monument.The monument is densely packed with the names of those who died during the Coventry bombing.The monument is engraved with a poem by the English poet William.Henry's poem "Invincible".

"Through the night that covers me, I see layers of darkness. Thank you God for my unconquerable soul. Even if I am held tightly by hell, I will not fear, nor will I yield. Fate's blows, My head was covered with blood, but my head was raised.

Beyond the world of rage and sorrow looms shadows that are more than fear.Also, face future threats.You will find that I have nothing to fear.

No matter how narrow the gate of fate is, and no matter what kind of punishment one bears.I am the master of my destiny.I am the commander of my soul. "

Around the monument, there is a flock of white pigeons.They are quietly pacing their graceful steps in the square.

Mrs. Hudson said to Liu Yun: "Liu, my child, can you imagine? 70 years ago, this place was a piece of scorched ruins after the bombing. Fate is unfair to the people of Coventry. But Coventry People did not succumb to fate. They rebuilt the city from the ruins. A city is like a person. Life is like this, there is always injustice, there is always disaster. Life will always go on under the blow of disaster and injustice."

Mrs. Hudson's words infected Liu Yun, and his mind was full of thoughts.Yes, he has experienced suffering for most of his life.His wife passed away, his daughter was seriously ill, and he was laid off and unemployed. . . . . .He sometimes complains about the injustice of fate.But complaints are complaints, life must go on.

Mrs. Hudson said again: "Liu, my child, do you know where I was born?"

Liu Yun came up with a humor unique to Hua people: "Of course it's in the hospital."

Mrs. Hudson laughed: "Yes, in the hospital, of course. My birthday is November 1940, 11. The day before I was born, Coventry had just suffered a night of almost crazy bombing by the Chinese Air Force. In the ruins where Mars has not yet extinguished, the people of Coventry set up a temporary simple hospital. The hospital is full of seriously injured Coventry people.

It was there that my mother gave birth to me. . . . .I have lived for more than 70 years, and I am already a person who is about to meet God.Sometimes I think, is my life meaningful?What meaningful things have you done?Later, I realized that living in the world for 70 years, going through wind and rain, is meaningful in itself.It made sense to raise Alger and watch him go from boy to man.It also made sense to take care of my husband until his death. . . . .People, they have to find the meaning of their existence in their whole life, don't they? "

Liu Yun was filled with emotions after hearing Mrs. Hudson's words.He helped Mrs. Hudson to the monument.

Mrs. Hudson touched the names on the monument: "Look, every name on this monument represents a life lost. Oh, my dear children, I know that in your Jinling, the lost life must be Much more than this... Enduring the pain of losing their loved ones, the people of Coventry silently picked up the shovel, cleaned up the ruins, and rebuilt the city. This is what the people of Coventry never bow to fate Coventryians, unconquerable Coventryians. We lovely Coventryians."

A breeze blew, and the pigeons suddenly flew from the square and flew straight into the sky.

Looking at the flock of pigeons flying into the sky, Liu Yun thought to himself: Do people have to find the meaning of their existence in their whole life?For me, raising Liu Xiaoyan to grow up is the meaning of my life.In addition to her daughter, football may also be the meaning of her life.

He suddenly remembered the letter written to him by a child from the Coventry Orphanage a few days ago.Those kids wanted Liu Yun, their hero, to teach them how to play football.Go see those kids tomorrow.He made a decision.

Night fell.Liu Yun helped Mrs. Hudson back to the residence.

Early the next morning, Liu Yun called a taxi and came to the Coventry Orphanage.

Liu Yun's stunning performances in the league and the FA Cup have made Coventry people remember his face.When he came to the gate of the orphanage, he was immediately surrounded by a group of children: "Old lieutenant, my God, the old lieutenant has come to our house!"

"Old lieutenant, can you teach me how to play football?"

"Old Lieutenant, I will also be a player like you in the future."

The children surrounded Liu Yun.A middle-aged woman in her 40s walked up to Liu Yun.This woman has blond hair and eyes like clear water.She is slightly fat, but she can't hide the charm of a mature woman exuding from her body.

Liu Yun's first reaction when he saw her turned out to be a word from Huaguo: "The charm is still there."

The middle-aged woman was also surprised when she saw Liu Yun: "Liu? You are Liu? Welcome to the Coventry Orphanage."

She actually greeted Liu Yun in proficient Chinese!

Liu Yun was surprised when he heard the second person besides Zhang Li speaking his native language in a foreign country: "Hi, I'm Liu Yun."

The middle-aged woman replied: "Hi, I'm Isabella, the director of this orphanage."

Liu Yun nodded: "Hi, Isabella. I want to teach the children here to play football, can I?"

Isabella looked surprised: "Of course! You know, you are the hero in the hearts of these children!"

Isabella made the children line up.Another football was brought.Liu Yun taught these children for a morning.

At noon, Liu Yun said goodbye and was going back to Mrs. Hudson.But Isabella shook her head: "No, Liu, in order to thank you for teaching the children to play football, I invite you to have lunch at noon, is that okay?"

Isabella drove and took Liu Yun to a restaurant near the orphanage.

After ordering, Liu Yun asked Isabella: "Isabella, how can you speak such fluent Chinese?"

Isabella said: "It's a long story. My parents are both French and later immigrated to the UK. They like Chinese culture very much. Influenced by them, I majored in Chinese in college."

(End of this chapter)