Ever since that day, Bai Zhenyu had never gone to the orphanage to look outside. However, she had locked herself in a small house at the back of the orphanage all day long. No matter who called her, it was useless. The dean had gone several times, but Bai Zhenyu still refused to open the door and refused to say what had happened. She just quietly squatted in the small dark room and did not come out.
After Tang Ran found out, she had sneaked to the back of the mountain to see Bai Zhenyu several times." Hey, Bai Zhenyu, open the door. You've been alone in there for a few days. Aren't you afraid?" I brought you a lot of delicious food today. Come out quickly.”
Tang Ran said this in a formal tone every day when she came to the back of the mountain, but she did not even get a response...
Tang Ran took a rock from somewhere and rolled it to the window beside the wall. Then, she lifted the hem of her skirt and carefully climbed onto the rock to stand still. She wanted to look inside the house. Even though it was daytime, the house was still painted black. The house at the back of the mountain was located in a relatively remote area, and there was very little light reflected in from the window. Tang Ran could only vaguely see Bai Zhenyu's shadow.
Tang Ran leaned against the window and looked for a while. Suddenly, her eyes lit up. Eh, there's a way, hehe. Amber's eyes reflected a bright light.
It was better to act than to be tempted. Tang Ran jumped off the rock excitedly.
"Aiyo." The careless Tang Ran didn't notice that the rock was still a distance away from the ground. She didn't notice that she had sprained her foot when she jumped down. She sat on the ground and rubbed her feet. Then, he stood up carefully.
After taking two steps, he realized that his ankle wasn't twisted too badly, so it wasn't a problem for him to get a minor injury. He then thought of something else he had to do, so he forgot about the pain in his foot and stood up, continuing to walk towards the back of the mountain.
The blazing sunlight penetrated the thick clouds. On the road behind the mountain, the sunlight shuttled through the tiny cracks and scattered on the long and comfortable road. With firm steps, she climbed up step by step, occasionally lifting her skirt to wipe the sweat on her forehead.
Tang Ran came back from the mountain in the evening. However, she seemed to be hiding something in her hands. She didn't care that her dress was scratched by the branches, and there was still mud on her face and hands. His face was full of smiles.
She clenched her hands tightly together, as if the things hidden in her hands would disappear if she accidentally let go. She protected the things in her hands and let out satisfied and happy laughter from time to time. As she walked, she imagined how Bai Zhenyu would react when he saw these things.
She believed that Bai Zhenyu would definitely like these little things…
It was already evening when Tang Ran arrived at the small house at the foot of the mountain. Fortunately, there were lights hanging at the back of the mountain. Otherwise, Tang Ran wouldn't have dared to run to the back of the mountain alone.
The door of the cottage at the back of the mountain was still tightly shut. It was so quiet that not a single sound could be heard.
Inside the room, Bai Zhenyu's small body was curled up. He was squatting in the corner and quietly hugging himself. He was even quieter than before...
The earth had fallen into a deep slumber, and darkness enveloped the surroundings. The moonlight was hazy, and the shadows of the trees swayed. The wind blew gently, causing the leaves to rustle.
The fragrance of the night filled the air, weaving into a soft net that collected everything in the surroundings. Everything around the back of the mountain seemed illusory…
"Who is it?" Bai Zhenyu heard a rustling sound and couldn't help but shrink into the corner in fear, hugging himself tightly.
Tang Ran walked over slowly and opened her palms. Fireflies flew out of her palms and lit up the entire room. At this moment, Tang Ran's face was filled with a happy and friendly smile. Bai Zhenyu felt a little surreal.
She stretched out her little hand and smiled mischievously." I've known you for so long, but you still don't know my name, right? "Hehe, hello, my name is Tang Ran, Tang from the Tang Dynasty, and Ran from the rising sun."
Bai Zhenyu stared blankly at Tang Ran, who was standing in front of him. He was dumbfounded. He looked at the person standing opposite him. Her face was still covered in mud, and her clothes were full of scratches from the branches. However, he didn't care about these things at all. There was an innocent smile on his face.
Bai Zhenyu was in a trance, confused...
How could she still smile so innocently and happily in such an environment?
Could it be that she didn't hate her family for leaving her in this unwanted orphanage?
Don't you hate him?
What about him? Did he hate it? Why couldn't he be like this little girl in front of him? This girl seemed to be a few years younger than him, but she had a happy, contented, and innocent smile on her face.
To be able to laugh so heartlessly…
Bai Zhenyu's heart was filled with hatred. He was suppressed by hatred, so he didn't feel the happiness in front of him at all.
Looking at the entire room lit up by the fireflies, Bai Zhenyu suddenly smiled. He smiled sincerely and happily. Was he really relieved or just buried the hatred deep in his heart...
Tang Ran looked at Bai Zhenyu curiously as if she had discovered a new continent. She stared at him for a while before she regained her senses." Wow, you actually smiled. You should smile more. You look good when you smile. Remember to smile more in the future."”
After hearing Tang Ran's words, Bai Zhenyu smiled embarrassedly and scratched the back of his head." Hehe."
"Hey, you finally spoke. Yes, yes." Tang Ran happily jumped around Bai Zhenyu and patted him excitedly.
The firefly's fluorescent light shone on her excited little face. The dazzling light deeply hurt Bai Zhenyu's eyes...
Since then, Bai Zhenyu had miraculously walked out of the dark room. His personality had also changed a lot. The children around him had also changed their views on Bai Zhenyu...
At some point, Bai Zhenyu was no longer silent. He read with everyone, ate with them, and played games with them…
When did the relationship between the two of them become very good? They caught fireflies together, played pranks together, and stole food together…
Sometimes, Tang Ran would stare blankly at the entrance of the orphanage, searching for the appearance of that little figure and remembering their little promise...
Time passed quickly, and five years passed.
The figure that Tang Ran had been waiting for at the entrance of the orphanage didn't appear.
Five years was neither too long nor too short. Tang Ran had grown from a nine-year-old girl to a fourteen-year-old girl.
Bai Zhenyu had also grown up from the appearance of a ten-year-old boy. He was a handsome and sunny boy.
On a sunny afternoon, he stood under the tree where they first met and looked at the girl who was squatting on the ground and counting ants.
Bai Zhenyu said to the girl not far away," Yesterday, the dean said that a wealthy businessman wanted to adopt me.”
The girl squatting not far away turned her head and looked at Bai Zhenyu in confusion. Her eyes lit up from the initial confusion." Wow, really?" That's a good thing." The girl stood up from the ground and ran to Bai Zhenyu's side.
"You want me to leave?"
" Of course I hope so. The one who adopted you is rich. It's a good thing." The girl raised her innocent smile and tilted her head to look at Bai Zhenyu beside her.
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