Perkins emerged from his thoughts, realizing that being overwhelmed with emotions was not a solution; only careful preparation could address the future.
Even if the future was profoundly unknown, he would brace himself to face it because he had no way out, so he might as well take a gamble.
Perkins smiled, glanced at the people around him, and felt as though it was just yesterday.
Back then, he left, and now he has returned; when he left, he had nothing, but now he returns with a full cart.
From this point of view, Perkins's journey can really be considered an inspirational story.
The contents of this cart are essentially all his gains, the result of his years of traveling the world.
He realized he was currently confused, yet there was a trace of homesickness in his heart, and he felt a bit tired. He might not travel the world again for some time.
