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1
A few days later, they decided to plant the rose seedlings in the newly plowed land. The girl stood at the side and watered the nursery. Very soon, the entire garden was filled with tender shoots and leaves. The water droplets on the tender leaves were crystal clear and sparkling. The path connecting the porch to the outside of the yard was preserved, dividing the entire rose garden into two.
"Can you water it with Shanghai water?" the girl asked.
"I haven't tried it either. However, it shouldn't be possible." Wen Xuan sat on the porch and turned to look at the two newly planted rose seedlings. He turned to the girl who was watering them and said,""Should we build some fences to surround the courtyard?”
"If I don't get rid of them, will they run away? Would it grow further and further away? Will the president go into the sea?" the girl asked.
"I don't know. It's just that with the fence, they'll look a little neat. Some fences could protect them, just like guardrails.”Wen Xuan said.
The girl shook her head, ran back to the porch, and put down the bucket. She sat next to Wen Xuan, her chin resting on her hands as she stared at the rose sprouts in the garden.
"Isn't it good to have a guardrail to protect them?”Wen Xuan asked.
"No need. Let them be. Aren't we protecting them?”the girl said.
"Alright then." Wen Xuan took out a dictionary from behind him, flipped it open, and said," Pick two words from here!”
"Why did you pick two words?" the girl asked.
"You have to have a name." Wen Xuan said.
The girl stood up and ran into the house. Wen Xuan turned his head and saw her pulling out a book from the bookcase. She ran back with the book in her arms. She opened the book and pushed it in front of Wen Xuan, pointing at one of the pages.
"Can I call it that?" The girl pointed at the words on the page and said.
"Xi 'er." Wen Xuan said.
The girl nodded and took the book back."It says here that Xi 'er is a brave and strong girl.”
"Alright then. Then let's call her Xi 'er. What about his surname? Do you still remember your surname?" Wen Xuan asked.
The girl shook her head and hugged Wen Xuan's arm. She stared at him and said,"Can I take your surname? Whatever your surname is, my surname is."
Wen Xuan smiled and said,"That's fine too. Then let's call her Guo Xi 'er."”
"Yes, I'll call her Guo Xi 'er." the girl said.
"Guo Xi 'er. This is your name. If I call you, you have to answer." Wen Xuan said.
"Yes." the girl said.
After they confirmed this name, Wen Xuan often called her Xi 'er. She had not adapted to it for a period of time. After hearing this name, she kept looking at Wen Xuan. After a while, she realized that he was calling her, so she giggled. Now, she was much more cheerful than when she first came. She even showed the mischievous side of a child. The more Wen Xuan tolerated her, the more mischievous she became, often playing some small pranks. Regarding this, Wen Xuan accepted it all and even treated her more leniently. Sometimes, he would threaten to send her back if she was naughty again. In the beginning, she would be obedient. However, she would soon continue to be mischievous.
Other than Xi 'er, Wen Xuan basically only interacted with doctors. Every time he went to the dock to deliver fish, he would sit in the clinic for a while and chat with the doctor. This time, he told the doctor the girl's name.
"Just Guo Xi 'er?" the doctor asked.
"She chose it herself. Perhaps she had been thinking about it for a long time. As soon as I mentioned it, she ran into the room and found the book. Compared to before, she was more willing to express herself. Moreover, he was very mischievous. The child's side gradually appeared.”Wen Xuan said.
"This is a good sign. In the future, she would have to deal with other people and live alone. There are still some things to learn." the doctor said.
"That's true." Wen Xuan said,"That bag of clothes, some of them are very new." Especially those few dresses. He didn't know if it was second-hand. The grandchild you mentioned, is he not born yet?”
The doctor shook his head repeatedly and said,"The nutrition is fast, and my height has risen in an instant." Many of the clothes could not be put on before they could even touch them.”
Wen Xuan smiled and turned to leave.
"Wait for me. I walk so fast every time.”the doctor said.
"I just went out to get some fresh air. You haven't left yet?" Wen Xuan said.
A brand-new bicycle was parked in front of the clinic. There were a few new books on the basket.
"You're ready. He had thought it through. Which grade are you going to be in?" the doctor said.
"In the second year of junior high school, I've already made up for a lot of lessons with her. Actually, it wouldn't be a problem even if she was in the ninth grade. According to her age. It was also time for her to enter the third year of junior high school. It's just that the third year of junior high school is very heavy. I'm afraid she won't be able to adapt in a short time.”Wen Xuan said.
"It's not a small span to come to town for classes in junior high school. Does she have any experience with her peers?”the doctor asked.
"I usually stay in my room and read by myself. Other than me, there's only Gui. She had never even come into contact with Arenabu.”Wen Xuan said.
"We have to let her take a breather. Staying with the children was different.”the doctor said.
"I know that." Wen Xuan said.
"Facing you, she has a sense of security, but others might not.”the doctor said.
"Yeah," Wen Xuan said.
"If she was in town, she could come here.”the doctor said.
Wen Xuan turned to look at the doctor.
"I mean, if she can't adapt, she can take it slow. You can come over and rest for a while after class. After all, I know her, so I don't have that kind of fear.”the doctor said.
"That's possible. It's just that we have to see her wishes first." Wen Xuan said.
"You treat children differently. You didn't treat her as a child." the doctor said.
"What do you mean?" Wen Xuan asked.
"If it's really a child. It will be different." the doctor said.
"How is it different?" Wen Xuan asked.
"I can't say." the doctor said.
Wen Xuan turned his head and stared at the bicycle. He thought of the way Xi 'er looked at the students riding bicycles that day and smiled.
However, Xi 'er's true reaction surprised him. Xi 'er did not touch the bicycle. Instead, she ran back to her room and locked the door. Wen Xuan leaned his bicycle against the porch and entered the house. He glanced at the dishes on the table, walked to the door, and knocked.
"What's wrong? Don't you like it?" Wen Xuan asked.
"No." Xi 'er said.
"Then why did you run away? Also, why aren't you eating? The food is cold." Wen Xuan said.
"I didn't run away. I'm just tired and want to rest." Xi 'er said.
"Even if you're tired, you have to eat first. Come out and eat first." Wen Xuan said.
"I'm not hungry. I'm sleepy." Xi 'er said.
"Don't be like this. Be obedient and come out to eat.”Wen Xuan said," If you don't want to see me, I'll go out first." Come out and eat."
Wen Xuan turned around and left the house. He got off the porch, glanced at his bicycle, and walked toward the beach.
The waves came and went.
In the darkness, the fishing boat swayed slightly.
Wen Xuan pulled the rope and pulled the fishing boat closer, ready to climb up.
A wave came over and knocked Wen Xuan, who was absent-minded, into the waves.
Laughter came from behind Wen Xuan. He stood up, wiped the seawater off his face, and smiled as well. He walked closer to the fishing boat, held onto the edge of the boat, and looked back to the other side.
"Are you a ghost? You don't even make a sound when you walk." Wen Xuan asked.
Xi 'er smiled and stepped on the waves to Wen Xuan's side. She held his arm and climbed onto the fishing boat, lying on the deck. Wen Xuan also got on the boat and sat on the edge of the boat. He looked up at the night sky filled with stars.
"Are you sending me away?" Xi 'er asked.
Wen Xuan smiled and said,"I was too careless and didn't explain it to you clearly."?I just want you to go to school and be in the second year of middle school.”
"Isn't this sending me away?”Xi 'er asked.
"How could that be? She just had to go to class and come back.”Wen Xuan said.
"Doesn't that mean I can't stay with you?”Xi 'er said.
"I go to school during the day and come back at night. I'll pick you up." Wen Xuan said.
"Who's cooking for you?" Xi 'er said.
"Cooking is just a small matter." Wen Xuan said.
"Do you want to find someone else to come back and help you cook?”Xi 'er turned her head and asked Wen Xuan.
"You don't have to worry about your family. Just focus on school.”Wen Xuan said.
"Do you want to find someone else to come back? Are you looking for someone else?" Xi 'er asked.
"I won't." Wen Xuan said," Why would you think that? I can make my own food."
"Isn't it good to let me stay at home and cook?”Xi 'er asked.
"Indeed. It's just that this meal is not as important as going to school." Wen Xuan said," If you go to school, you can learn other things.”
"You're already teaching me a lot of things, and I can read by myself.”Xi 'er said.
"That's different. That was different. The child. If she could go to school, she should go to school.”Wen Xuan said.
"I've already learned a lot of things from the textbooks.”Xi 'er said.
"That's not important. What was in the textbook was nothing. What he really wanted to learn was outside of the classroom and outside of the books.”Wen Xuan said.
"I don't understand. I want to stay." Xi 'er said.
"You'll like it. There were many interesting things there.”Wen Xuan said.
"Have you been on it before?" Xi 'er asked.
"No, I haven't. I didn't." Wen Xuan said. "There will be many children staying with you. You need to stay with your peers so that you can grow better. In addition, my skill level is limited. When you get to school, you'll find a lot of new knowledge that I've never mentioned before. The longer you stay, the more you will learn.”
The waves gently caressed the hull, causing it to sway slightly. The barking of dogs came from the shore. Someone shouted. The dog turned into a low bark and ran away. The man cursed again in a low voice.
"What if they want me to memorize Tang poetry?”Xi 'er asked.
Wen Xuan smiled and said,"You don't have to." None of this mattered. For now, you just need to learn how to get along with others. It's best if you can make a few friends."
"What if they don't like me? Just like those people. Why don't they like me? Why did they hit me? Should I not have been born in this world?”Xi 'er said.
A meteor fell from the sky. Other than the slight sound of the waves, the surroundings were silent.
"This has nothing to do with you. It's not that they don't like you. They just didn't like themselves.”Wen Xuan said.
Xi 'er sat up and said nothing.
"Xi 'er, some people just can't control themselves. They would do bad things. Perhaps, even they themselves could not judge whether it was good or bad. They didn't have that ability. Or perhaps, they themselves did not have such a standard. They just chose to do something that made them feel better. They just did that. He couldn't control his own flesh and blood.”Wen Xuan said.
"How could they do this? How could you do that to me?" Xi 'er started to cry. Her entire body trembled as she said," But now, I'm still very afraid.”
Wen Xuan turned around and hugged Xi 'er, saying,""I'm sorry. Don't be afraid. It's all in the past.”
"What did I do wrong? Why did they do that to me?" Xi 'er said.
"You're not wrong. Xi 'er. You didn't do anything wrong." Wen Xuan said.
"Why don't they like girls? Why must it be a boy?" Xi 'er asked.
"Xi 'er, sometimes, it's not up to you to decide whether you like it or not. It wasn't a matter of liking him. None of that was within their grasp. They only made their decisions based on what others thought of them. Therefore, they are pitiful." Wen Xuan said.
Xi 'er slowed down and panted. She said,"Why?"
"They are afraid. They were afraid that it would be different. Being different meant that he was a different species and a monster. He would be discussed and looked down upon by others. Therefore, this had nothing to do with whether he liked it or not. They just couldn't bear the gaze of others.”Wen Xuan said.
Xi 'er wiped away her tears and looked at Wen Xuan, saying,""Is that so?"
"Child, they don't have the courage to do that, nor are they strong enough. However, you are different. You are brave and strong. Even if no one likes you, I will still like you.”Wen Xuan said.
"What if I did something really bad? Will you still like me?" Xi 'er asked.
"Xi 'er, this kind of love doesn't require anything. You are my child. No matter what you have done, you are still my child.”Wen Xuan said.
"What if I don't go to school? Will you be angry? Just like before." Xi 'er said.
"Just now, I didn't leave, nor was I angry. I just wanted you to calm down first. What makes me angry is not something you do, but some of your thoughts. If you continue to think that no one likes you and continue to torture yourself with this wrong idea, making yourself cry, it will make me angry. That was all in the past. In the past, no matter what they did, it was all in the past and could not be repeated. You've grown up and become strong enough to protect yourself. In addition, someone had already taught them a lesson, so they did not dare to make a move anymore. It had been so long, so there was no need for them to do this. Even if something really happens, I'll still be by your side to protect you.”Wen Xuan said.
"What if I don't go to school? What if I can't persist? What if they keep asking me to recite ancient poems?”Xi 'er said.
Wen Xuan smiled and said,"It won't happen."”
"Then can I go to school later?”Xi 'er asked.
"When? I didn't ask you to go to school immediately tomorrow. At the very least, you have to learn how to ride a bicycle.”Wen Xuan said.
"I don't want to learn how to ride a bicycle. He would fall. I'm afraid of pain." Xi 'er said.
"It's easy to learn. He could learn it in a few days. Don't you want to be like those students? You can ride your own bike." Wen Xuan said.
"I don't want to. I want you to pick me up." Xi 'er said.
"How can you steal this kind of laziness? What if I'm late? What if I'm still in the sea and haven't made it back?”Wen Xuan said.
"Then I will wait until you come.”Xi 'er said.
"Alright then. If that's what you want, that's fine. It's just that I'm an old man, and my bones are very brittle. I might not be able to ride it.”Wen Xuan said.
"If you can't ride it, push the cart. Anyway, you have to pick me up." Xi 'er said.
"Alright then. Alright then. When are you going to class?”Wen Xuan asked.
"Wait for the roses to bloom." Xi 'er said.
Wen Xuan patted Xi 'er's back and said,""In that case, we still have to wait for half a year.”
"There's more." Xi 'er said.
"What else?" Wen Xuan asked.
"In the future, I want to go out to sea with you." Xi 'er said.
"Didn't you cause a ruckus for a while? Why are you here again?" Wen Xuan asked.
"I'm all grown up now. I can help you. When I go to school. You can't go out." Xi 'er said," I can stay with you for a while now.”
"Alright then. Any other requests?" Wen Xuan asked. He turned to look at his bamboo shed. The lamp on the porch was giving off a pale yellow light.
"Let's go back. It's already very late." Wen Xuan said.
"Can I not go back? Let's do it here tonight." Xi 'er said.
"Tonight, you've already made a lot of requests.”Wen Xuan said.
"This is the last one." Xi 'er said.
"Alright then." Wen Xuan turned his body sideways and looked up at the stars that had already shifted their positions, waiting for Xi 'er to fall asleep. However, none of them closed their eyes that night. They each had their own thoughts and listened to the low sound of the waves silently.
2
From then on, Xi 'er followed him out to sea every day and cast a net to catch fish. In the beginning, she would always fall asleep on the deck. When she woke up, the scorching sun had already climbed to the highest point. After she gradually got used to it, she no longer felt tired. As time passed, she got used to this rhythm. Sometimes, she was even more hardworking than Wen Xuan. Gradually, her face turned rosy under the sun. Her originally smooth shoulder-length hair had dried up and turned yellow. For convenience, Xi 'er tied her hair up, revealing her smooth forehead. After a busy day, she would always sit at the bow of the boat and look at the surging sea without saying a word. Sometimes, she would turn around to look at him, then bend down and reach out to the sea. In the sea, her shadow was looking at her silently.
Wen Xuan glanced at her, walked over, and held her hand. The glistening surface of the sea reflected light, shining directly into his eyes. Xi 'er splashed a handful of cold water on her burning face and turned to look at him. He only blinked and continued to look at the reflections of the two people in the sea.
"You naughty child." Wen Xuan shook his hand, grabbed Xi 'er's arm, and pushed her into the sea.
Xi 'er screamed and turned around to hug him. Seeing that he didn't react, she let go of him again and covered her mouth with her hand as she giggled.
"What are you doing?" Wen Xuan asked.
Xi 'er shook her head and said nothing. She stood up and returned to the ship.
In the evening, Wen Xuan pulled the net and dragged it onto the deck. The seawater splashed. The fish and prawns were all jumping around in the net. Xi 'er took the bucket and squatted beside the net, catching the fish and prawns into the bucket. A crab raised its pincers and crawled to her feet. She stepped back and saw Wen Xuan staring at her, so she reached out to pick it up.
The crab was lifted up by her. It moved its pincers and blew bubbles. The pincers were raised high and opened and closed at Xi 'er.
"Be careful." Wen Xuan said.
Xi 'er lowered her head and glanced at Wen Xuan. She pursed her lips into a smile and threw the crab at his feet.
Wen Xuan took a step back and glared at her before squatting down. He grabbed the crab and stuffed it into the fish cage, saying,"Let's keep this for ourselves."
"No, I can't. Sell them all." Xi 'er said.
"Alright, I'll listen to you, Captain." Wen Xuan said.
Xi 'er smiled and moved the bucket to the other side.
Wen Xuan dragged the net away and prepared to pull another net, but he turned his head and saw Xi 'er standing motionless by the boat. After a while, she looked at the sunset on the sea and pulled down the rubber band. Her long hair fell down and fluttered in the wind. Then, she stretched out her hand, bent down, and stared at the golden sea. She jumped into the sea. Wen Xuan watched as she swam around the boat. The long black hair scattered in the water. She dragged a long line of water, slowly and gently sliding her body forward. The setting sun shone on her. She was like a goldfish jumping out of the water, dragging a golden line of water behind her. She raised her head in the water and looked back at Wen Xuan. Her wet hair clung to her head. His eyes were shining with golden light. She looked at Wen Xuan silently and moved her lips. Before Wen Xuan could react, she turned around and swam away.
Wen Xuan had been staring at the golden line of water, his gaze looking into the distance.
Before long, Xi 'er swam back to the boat. She climbed onto the boat and sat on the side of the boat, looking at the sea that she had just swum past. In her eyes, there was a red glow that was floating up and down with the waves.
"I wonder how those roses are doing?”Xi 'er asked.
Wen Xuan steered the boat back to the port and looked in the direction of the coast, saying,""We'll see it soon. They're about to bloom."
Xi 'er pouted, lowered her head, and kicked the splashing waves.
"Don't you want to see?" Wen Xuan asked.
"I don't want to. You'll have to go to school then." Xi 'er said.
Wen Xuan lowered his head and looked at the waves that were trying their best to climb up the boat and slide down. He said,""That's what you promised."
"Yeah," Xi 'er said.
"I just hope you can learn more.”Wen Xuan said.
"I know." Xi 'er said.
"Besides, you'll get tired if you go out to sea often.”Wen Xuan said.
"I'm not tired." Xi 'er said.
"I'm tired." Wen Xuan said.
Xi 'er turned her head and looked back at Wen Xuan with a smile.
"You can tell." Wen Xuan said.
Xi 'er shook her head and looked back at the sea.
"If I keep bringing you around like this, my old bones will fall apart.”Wen Xuan said.
The ship entered the harbor and docked. Xi 'er jumped off the boat first. Wen Xuan also jumped into the waves. He turned around and saw Liu Yongnian and the two children. Liu Yongnian was holding Aren's hand and turning to look at them. Abu stood on the other side, looking like an adult. He crossed his arms and had a serious expression.
Liu Yongnian raised the camera in his hand and watched as Wen Xuan came over with a bucket.
"It's uncle." Aren shook off Yongnian's hand and rushed to Wen Xuan's side.
In this year, Wen Gui did not go to the bamboo shed much. However, Wen Xuan had been to the Liu family many times. Every time he caught fish, he would bring some to the Liu family. This way, Aren's impression of this uncle became much deeper. Whenever he saw Wen Xuan, he would shout loudly that his uncle had returned from fishing. Uncle had returned from fishing. He would even circle around Wen Xuan to see the fish he brought. Because of this, Wen Xuan also liked to send fish to the Liu family. Sometimes, Aren would even play around and follow his uncle. But everyone thought it was a child's joke
"What's inside?" Aren stared at the bucket and said.
Wen Xuan put down the bucket and patted Aren's head."You can try fishing."
"Really?" Aren asked.
"Take whatever you want. If you get it, it's yours.”Wen Xuan looked down at Aren and said.
At this moment, Yongnian went up and glanced at Xi 'er, who was standing beside Wen Xuan, before looking down at Aren. Abu followed him, frowning solemnly as he hid by Yongnian's feet.
"The child has grown a lot. He's becoming more and more like you.”Wen Xuan nodded at Abu.
"Isn't yours growing faster?" Yongnian said.
Xi 'er turned her face away and looked at the one-meter-tall rose wall in front of the house. So, she turned around and walked towards the courtyard.
"He swam very fast and slipped." Aren shook the water in his hand, put one hand on the edge of the bucket, and reached into the bucket with the other. His hands were swimming in the murky seawater.
"Aren, don't mess around! It was dirty and smelly. I'll definitely be scolded by Mom when I go back." Abu said. Although Abu was only ten years old, his actions and mannerisms looked like an adult. He frowned and looked at Aren with the same expression as Yongnian. Wen Xuan silently observed the father and son. At this moment, it was as if there were two Yongnians standing in front of him. He felt that Abu might be imitating his father on purpose. He smiled and turned to look at Aren. The seven-year-old Aren was completely different. He was still like a child, curious about everything, and still had an innocent side to him. He seemed more like Wen Gui. Perhaps, he would be a little like her. Wen Xuan thought so. At least, Yongnian's marks on his body were not so obvious.
"Uncle told me to fish it out.”Aren said.
"Aren, be good. Don't dirty it. Besides, you caught Uncle's fish. Uncle, what do you want to eat?" Yongnian said.
Wen Xuan glanced at Yongnian and said,"Don't be afraid." Take them all. Uncle wouldn't starve to death for a while. In addition, there were many fish in the sea. You fished it away. I'll go and catch them again."
"I caught it. I caught it." Aren picked up a fish and smiled." Dad, look. I caught a fish." The live fish twisted its body and splashed on Aren's clothes.
"Aren is awesome! He would definitely be a good fisherman in the future. Even I, a fisherman who often goes out to sea, am not as good as him.”Wen Xuan stroked Aren's head and said.
"That's great. I want to go out to sea to be a fisherman and catch a lot of fish.”Aren said.
Wen Xuan turned his head and glanced at Yongnian's face, saying,""Alan will definitely become the best fisherman and drive the biggest boat.”
"That's great. Dad, help me take a picture and put me in it.”Alan raised the fish and said.
Yongnian was stunned for a moment. He raised his camera and put it down again."Aren, put the fish down. It's too dirty.”
"No, this is the fish I caught. It's mine." Aren held the fish in his arms and shook it."Abu also wants to take photos. I want to take a photo with my brother. Brother, come here too. Let's take a photo."
Abu walked to Aren's side with a nervous face and did not say anything.
"Why don't you go too? I'll take a picture of you three.”Wen Xuan said.
"Will you?" Yongnian said.
Yongnian handed the camera to Wen Xuan and pointed at it, saying,""When the time comes, just look here. Alright, press here. It would be fine once it reacted.”
"What the hell? You make it sound like a heavenly book." Wen Xuan said.
"Aren't you very powerful? Show me your skills." Yongnian waved his hand, walked to Aren's side, and pressed a hand on his shoulder. Abu, who was beside him, also came up to his father. He suddenly thought of something and turned his head to the shore to look at the village.
Wen Xuan pressed the shutter and waited. The camera flashed and made a clicking sound.
"Alright." Yongnian squatted down and said to Aren," Throw the fish back into the bucket. That's uncle's."
"No, I can't. Uncle said that he would give it to me if he got it. It's mine now." Aren said.
"What do you want this fish for? These could all be bought with money. If you want it, Daddy will buy it for you. Or, Daddy will give you money." Yongnian reached into his pocket and took out a stack of money.
"I don't want those that I bought. I want this one. It's mine." Alan hugged the fish tightly and said.
Wen Xuan put down the camera and did not look at them again. Instead, he looked up at the bamboo shed. At this time, Xi 'er was sitting on the porch, staring blankly at the roses in the garden. Yesterday, the plant was just full of buds. Today, the roses were already in full bloom. The roses of all colors were fragrant in the twilight. Xi 'er looked up and saw Wen Xuan. She grinned. Wen Xuan immediately took a photo of her.
"Mom, if you see it, you'll definitely be angry. Aren, throw it away. Mom said fishermen are the dirtiest and the most smelly. If you can't be a fisherman, don't go out to sea to fish.”Abu said.
"No, this is mine. I fished it out myself. I want to keep it." Aren said.
Yongnian sighed and held Aren's hand."Put it down quickly."
"It seems that your upbringing is quite strict. Wasn't it just a fish? If Aren wants it, he can keep it." Wen Xuan took out his camera and said," There's a photo of me inside."”
Yongnian took the camera and turned to look at the bamboo shed.""You've finally made your own courtyard look like a woman. Sometimes, I even suspect that you are a eunuch.”
"It's better to keep your mouth clean in front of the child. Also, can't you be a good role model and stop bickering like when you were young? Things weren't like this between men. If Aren and Abu quarrel in the future, you'll have a headache.”Wen Xuan said.
"You've always been the one gossiping." Yongnian patted Aren's head and said,"Put the fish down." We're leaving."
"No, I don't. This is mine." Aren said.
"Throw it away. Alan. If her mother saw this, she would definitely be angry.”Abra pulled Aren and said.
Wen Xuan squatted down and looked at Aren."Aren, why don't we let it go first? Let it stay in the sea for a while. When it grew up, he would fish it back. We're the ones who want to catch the big fish. How can such a small fish be enough?"
Aren looked at his uncle and then at the fish."That's true. When you're older. I'll deal with you."
Therefore, Alan hugged the fish. He ran to the wave, squatted down, and put down the fish.
"Aren, don't go there. It's very dangerous.”Abu said. He ran over and pulled Aren back to the shore.
"If Wengui sees Aren holding a fish, he'll be fine. I think she'll go crazy." Wen Xuan said.
"No wonder she doesn't want the two children to see you more. Now it seems that it's really necessary." Yongnian said. After saying that, he pulled Aren over and quickly left the beach. Abu turned around and glanced at Wen Xuan before following closely behind.
Wen Xuan glanced at the father and son trio, then carried the bucket and went to the beach. He returned to the porch, put down the bucket, and turned on the light. The roses seemed to spread out under the light, revealing all kinds of colors. He sat down and rubbed his eyes. He turned to look at Xi 'er, who was standing by the door, and patted the seat beside him. Xi 'er walked over and sat beside him. She looked up at the roses in the garden.
"It's different from what I thought." Xi 'er said.
"What would it be like?" Wen Xuan asked.
Xi 'er shook her head and rested her head on her knees.""Let's sleep here."
"You'll catch a cold." Wen Xuan said.
"Carry the blanket out." Xi 'er said.
"Where's the mosquito?" Wen Xuan said.
"I don't know." Xi 'er said.
Wen Xuan looked at her and smiled." Do you want to stay here?"”
Xi 'er did not speak. However, the expression on her face had already given her the answer.
Wen Xuan looked up at the dark night sky and said,""Time flies. In the blink of an eye, the two children had grown so big. It was as if they had quietly grown up when you weren't paying attention.”
"Just like these roses." Xi 'er said.
"I don't want to force you to go to school.”Wen Xuan said.
"I know." Xi 'er said.
"I want you to grow. When you face those difficulties, you will grow even faster. Compared to when I first met you, you've grown a lot. Sometimes, I don't even realize it. Now, it was time to face more.”Wen Xuan said.
Xi 'er looked at the blooming roses and did not speak.
Wen Xuan looked back at her, lowered his head, and touched his chin.
The evening breeze blew, dispersing the dark clouds in the sky.
A bright moon appeared in the sky. The soft silver light scattered down, illuminating the quiet and warm beach.
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