Crazy Smartphone – Part One

“You’ve been acting a bit strange lately, Linlin. You must behave, especially since I’m alone at home with your dad working away and unable to come back often. You need to study hard and not mix with bad company. With the college entrance exam approaching, I’m not educated enough to help you, but you must strive to do well…” Listening to his mother’s admonishments, Lin Feng, for the first time, listened with such attention and felt deeply moved. Scenes from the previous night when he sat alone by his mother’s bed, reflecting on life, flashed before his eyes. His mother had aged, with many white hairs now; she had worked too hard! Lin Feng quietly watched his mother, counting the wrinkles on her forehead and the white hairs by her temples… The two stood there, one speaking, the other listening. However, after a few sentences, Lin Feng’s mother noticed that her son was not interrupting her as usual, but was listening attentively. She hesitated, stopped her nagging, and with a hint of apology, gently patted her son’s head. “Look at me, nagging again. Oh! Enough, enough, let’s eat before the food gets cold!” With that, Lin Feng’s mother truly stopped and turned to leave. What’s wrong with Mom? Did I disappoint her so much? Is she giving up on me? Lin Feng watched his mother’s slightly hunched back, his nose tingling, and tears welled up uncontrollably. Moments later, he covered his mouth and sobbed silently, lacking any semblance of manhood.