The night before dawn was always the darkest.
Only the morning star in the sky was emitting a faint light, telling people that dawn was coming.
Everything was silent.
Little Yu 'er was sleeping soundly in Lan Xiyuan's arms.
Lan Xiyuan gently leaned on Kim Ji-woo's shoulder.
The sea breeze was a little cold, and Lan Xiyuan couldn't help but wake up.
He looked up at Kim Ji-woo, his eyes wide open, seemingly full of energy. He didn't feel sleepy at all.
"Aren't you sleepy?" Lan Xiyuan rubbed her sleepy eyes and said.
"I'm not sleepy. You're sleepy. I'll wake you up at dawn.”
For some reason, with Kim Ji-woo by her side, Lan Xiyuan felt so safe and secure.
"Will there be a sunrise?" Lan Xiyuan, who had just closed her eyes, asked again.
"If the weather is good, you can see it.”
"Then I won't sleep. I want to wait for the sunrise.”
Lan Xiyuan suddenly felt much more energetic.
The entire hill was surrounded by the sea on three sides. The only place where the sea did not touch the land was where the sun rose.
The place where the sky and the earth met was slightly white. Although the clouds were very thick, they still could not hide the light before dawn.
It was the horizon. On the horizon, the sun was trying very hard to rise gently.
It was a very warm color that was not dazzling. One could clearly see the gentle side of the sun.
Large patches of orange spread across the entire horizon, and one-third of the sun was already exposed.
"Wow! It was so beautiful! This is the first time I've watched the sunrise from such a high place! "Lan Xiyuan cried out in surprise, waking up the little fish in her arms.
"First time?"
"Yes, this is the first time I've come to such a high mountain. Although I didn't walk up on my own, and although I've seen many sunrise in other places, this is the highest, so I have to thank you!”
"It's nothing." Looking at Lan Xiyuan's contented happiness, Kim Ji-woo fell into a trance.
"You know what? I especially like the horizon because it is where the sun rises, where new hope is born, and where happiness is reborn.”
"But there is a horizon when the sun sets, right?。”
"That's different. The horizon at that time was the horizon of happiness. It was the horizon that drove away the noise and welcomed peace.”
At this moment, the sun was almost fully exposed. The warm orange sky turned into a dazzling golden color.
The sunflowers began to wake up. They all raised their heads to face the rising sun.
"Do you know why sunflowers always face the sun?”
"Then should I answer from a scientist's point of view? Or the ancient Greek mythology?”Jin Zhiyu asked.
"Mythical."
"There was a poignant Greek myth about sunflowers. Clytie was a sea goddess. She was once the lover of Helius, the sun god, but later Helius fell in love with the Persia princess Leucothoe. The jealous Clytius reported the relationship between Leucotus and Helios to Orchamus, King of Persia. Orkhamos ordered the unchaste daughter to be buried alive. After Helios learned of this, he completely cut off all contact with Clytius. The infatuated Clytius did not eat or drink for several days. He watched Helios drive the Sun Chariot to the east and west. He became increasingly haggard and eventually turned into a sunflower.
"But I like sunflowers not because of this poignant love story, but because someone once told me this sentence, and I've always remembered it.”
"What words?"
"The saying is 'If you face the sun, there will be no shadows.' When I knew that I couldn't walk like you, I was extremely frustrated and desperate. When I saw my peers playing, running, hugging a round ball and kicking and hitting it, I was extremely envious. Hiding in a corner, I watched them quietly. Watching their flexible bodies and watching them walking back and forth quickly, I was full of envy. When they were tired of playing and left, I still refused to leave. I fantasized about how good it would be if I could be like them. These days continued for a long time until one day, after all my friends had left, a boy threw a ball to me. I was stunned and didn't catch the ball. The ball fell to the ground. He smiled and picked it up, telling me how to catch the ball. Although he only taught me to reach out and catch the ball, it was enough to fulfill my little wish that had never been realized. Just like that, every time he played with his friends, he would accompany me. Those were the most beautiful days of his childhood. One day, he brought me to a few sunflowers. Although there were only a few, I never forgot the dazzling golden color. Sunflowers all look up at the sun. He smiled and told me,'If you face the sun, there will be no shadows. I hope you can be like a sunflower and always face the sun.'This sentence was engraved in my mind, no matter how difficult it was. No matter if I was mocked by others or if I was looked at differently by others, I would always stubbornly raise my head and look at the sun. Even if it was very dazzling, I would never lower my head like the sunflower.”Lan Xiyuan spoke slowly, her eyes flickering slightly.
The puppy seemed to have understood Lan Xiyuan's words as well. It used its head to gently touch Lan Xiyuan.
"You're really strong."
"You only know now? I believe nothing can defeat me, Lan Xiyuan!”
The two of them smiled as brightly as the rising sun!
"What happened after that?" Kim Ji-woo squinted his eyes under the dazzling golden sunlight.
"Later? There was no later."
"Where's the little boy who always encouraged you and played with you? Is he still with you?"
" No, he disappeared a year later. He disappeared without leaving a trace. Some said that he was a child from an orphanage and was adopted here. Because he didn't live well here, he left. Some said that he often stole things and his family couldn't change him, so they abandoned him. In short, there are many theories about his disappearance, but no matter what, I always believe that he was the kindest and strongest boy, no matter what he encountered. What happened?"
"Oh, so you never met him again?”
"No, he was the only best friend who accompanied me in my childhood. He brought me the brightest sunshine. I really miss him. I don't know how he's doing now.”
"You don't have to worry too much about him. Just like you said, he's a strong boy.”
"Yes." Lan Xiyuan smiled worriedly.
The sun had slowly risen above the ground, reflecting on the surface of the sea. It was a spectacular sight with golden ripples everywhere.
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