Xiao Yu, catch the ball." On an open-air basketball court by the roadside, a handsome man in his thirties said to a child.
"No ~ Dad, I'm tired. I want to rest for a while." The speaker was a cute child about ten years old. After saying that, he walked happily to the stone chair under the shade of the tree and sat down.
"You said you were tired after only half an hour. I wonder who told me yesterday to dunk like Rukawa Kaede from the slam dunk game?”The handsome man smiled. His eyes were filled with kindness as he looked at his precious child. Seeing that the child was still sitting and not answering, she continued," If you want to succeed, you have to work hard. If you don't put in the effort, you won't get anything. I'm going on a business trip in a few days, so you can't slack off and not practice. I really want you to dunk a basket for your father to see."
After saying that, he grabbed the basketball, dribbled it a few times, arranged the flowers, and changed hands. He danced the basketball beautifully, and then jumped from the free throw line. His whole body was pulled up by one meter. Everyone in the court was attracted by this jump. The man's body stretched back into a bow shape, and when his head was in line with the basket, he hit the ball into the basket. Until a "bang", everyone clapped even more crazily.
The boy called Xiao Yu stared at his father without blinking. The applause from the crowd made him feel extremely proud. He swore that he would be like his father in the future, crazily dunking a basket once, and even more so, win the cheers of everyone like his father. Therefore, he ignored his tired body and stood up to run to the basketball, practicing his shooting and dribbling. Dad looked at them and smiled in satisfaction.
As the sun set, the handsome man held Xiao Yu's hand and left the basketball court. Along the way, Xiao Yu told her father about many of her wishes. A happy childhood should be accompanied by dreams. The pair of figures under the residual light made everyone feel happy and couldn't help but take a few more glances at the father and son. Perhaps it was the jealousy of the heavens that cruelly tore this happiness apart.
A Ferrari on the road crashed into the pedestrian road like a driverless car. Many passersby died under the car because they couldn't dodge in time. The young father's reaction was especially agile because he played basketball, but when he reacted, the car was already in front of him. It was too late for the two of them to escape together. Out of his father's nature, the young father pushed his child away without hesitation and exchanged his life for his child's future.
When Xiao Yu got up from the ground, she saw her father floating in the air. Xiao Yu's vision went black and she fainted.
" Dad…Dad…" Xiao Yu cried out sorrowfully. In her dream, her father's figure was getting further and further away from her. As she kept calling out, her father only turned around and smiled. It became more and more blurry…until it disappeared. On the pure white hospital bed, a handsome and cute little face was filled with grief. Crystal tears kept flowing out of his tightly shut eyes. A beautiful young woman beside the bed was crying her eyes out, her pale hands constantly comforting the child on the bed.
Xiao Yu slowly woke up and looked at her mother, who was already in tears. The sensible Xiao Yu had already guessed the reason for her mother's sadness." Mom, I want to see Dad." The young woman hugged Xiao Yu and cried even harder. After days of mental torture and physical weakness, the young woman who had lost her lover fainted after her son woke up. After settling her mother down, Xiao Yu was led to the mortuary by the doctor.
Seeing her father's face, which was once full of vitality, turn pale and filled with the aura of death, Xiao Yu's tears flowed down once again. She caressed her father's face, feeling so cold and stiff."Dad…Dad…I'm here to see you. I know that you're leaving me forever. I'm so sad ~ Come back, come back, okay? I won't be naughty anymore. I'll be obedient and nice in the future. Don't abandon me." Xiao Yu's sad and desolate voice made the doctor and forensic doctor cry. They were used to seeing life and death, but they could not help but feel heartache for this child's words.
"Daddy, you really have to leave Xiao Yu ~ But don't worry, Xiao Yu will definitely take good care of Mommy. You said before that a man should protect his family. Also…Xiao Yu will definitely do what she promised you." The female forensic doctor could not take it anymore and ran out of the mortuary to cry. The remaining doctors also turned around and secretly sobbed. Perhaps the most touching thing in the world…was the purest promise.
After leaving the mortuary, Xiao Yu returned to her mother's bed. Her emaciated and haggard face made Xiao Yu's heart ache. She held her mother's hand tightly with both of her small hands." Mom, I'll definitely be good in the future and won't let you worry." Xiao Yu said sincerely and unknowingly fell asleep.
A week had passed. Today was the day of Xiao Yu's father's cremation. Loneliness, heartbreak, and doubt appeared in Xiao Yu's innocent eyes. Why was the drunk driver acquitted? Didn't the TV say that drunk driving would lead to imprisonment? Was it because his father was the Party Secretary? Wasn't the law fair and just? As she thought about it, Xiao Yu's eyes showed something else-hatred.
From then on, the ten-year-old Xiao Yu was no longer mischievous or spoiled. He even took on the responsibility of taking care of the family. Because of his mother's work, she went out early and returned late every day. Xiao Yu prepared breakfast and dinner for her mother. He also did the laundry and cleaning. It was so difficult for a ten-year-old boy like him, but his childish face was filled with determination for the promise he made to his father. After a year, Xiao Yu was already familiar with these jobs. Her mother was even more gratified by this child. For this child, many suitors had been rejected by her. Looking at her husband's photo, she decided that she would never remarry and would wholeheartedly raise Xiao Yu.
"Mom, I'm going to practice."
"Okay, be careful. Don't sprain your ankle like last time."
"Understood!" Xiao Yu picked up the basketball and ran towards the basketball court. Many people who had seen Xiao Yu's father's amazing slam dunk the last time would often wander around the court, hoping to have the opportunity to see a real slam dunk again. Unfortunately, every time they came, they would only see the man's son practicing dribbling and shooting silently. Moreover, he practiced for a few hours. Many people admired the little boy's perseverance. Therefore, people would often give him pointers.
After getting to know Xiao Yu better, they all inquired about Xiao Yu's father's whereabouts. When they found out that Xiao Yu's father had passed away, they were all very regretful. At the same time, they were surprised by the tenacity of this ten-year-old child. Thus, these seventeen or eighteen-year-old youths all took up the responsibility of being brothers. Many times, if there were any novel or fun things, they would give them to Xiao Yu immediately. They would also give Xiao Yu a share of any activities they had. Xiao Yu was also very compatible with them. Therefore, his miserable childhood was also filled with color.
"Little Yu ~ you're going to take the intermediate examination in two days. Why are you still here to practice?" The one who spoke was one of the youths.
" It's fine. I've already done my revision. There's nothing I can do by burying my head in the books, so I came to practice. Brother Jiang, you taught me how to shoot backward. Hurry up, I have to learn today," Xiao Yu said, taking advantage of the child's pleading.
"Xiao Yu, please ~ You're only 1.5 meters tall, and your wrist strength isn't enough. You can't learn to lean back for the time being. I'll teach you when you grow taller," Brother Jiang said to Xiao Yu with a smile.
"It's that sentence again ~ Sigh! When can I grow taller?”Xiao Yu said dejectedly.
" Silly boy, you're only 12 years old now. You still have a chance to grow taller. You should lay a good foundation now. It'll be easier for you to dunk in the future," Brother Jiang encouraged.
Xiao Yu nodded and continued her basic dribbling practice. The tallest among Brother Jiang's team was only 1.8 meters. It was impossible for him to slam dunk, so they all entrusted their wish to Xiao Yu. After all, he was the descendant of someone who could slam dunk. Looking at the figure running on the court, that determined expression and innocent smile, it was hard to imagine that he had suffered the pain of losing his father. Perhaps basketball could really change everything.
" Alright, Xiao Yu, it's already six o'clock. I'll send you home," Brother Jiang said to Xiao Yu.
"I know, I'm coming now."
Brother Jiang held Xiao Yu's hand and walked on the sidewalk with the basketball in his right hand. Such a familiar setting sun, such familiar scenery, and such familiar movements made Xiao Yu think of her deceased father. She could not help but cry. "What happened? "Xiao Yu, why are you crying?" Brother Jiang asked anxiously. " Brother Jiang, this is where Daddy left Xiao Yu. Xiao Yu misses Daddy so much." Brother Jiang's heart ached when he heard Xiao Yu's words. His eyes couldn't help but turn watery. " No matter how strong he is, he's still a child, a child who yearns for fatherly love." Brother Jiang didn't say anything. He squatted down and said to Xiao Yu," Come, Xiao Yu, I'll carry you."
Xiao Yu wiped her tears and climbed onto the broad back. Brother Jiang didn't say anything else and just hugged Xiao Yu tightly. In the eyes of the bystanders, the actions of these two brothers had deeply affected them. There were many brothers in society who fought and killed each other, causing people's hearts to cool down. However, they were sure that these two brothers would definitely be isolated from these things, relying on that feeling of sincerity.
Xiao Yu's father smiled. Xiao Yu had found another pillar of support. She silently watched the two brothers ~ Xiao Yu's father finally left in peace.
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