The farce is finally over.

The riverside returned to calm again.

But the aftermath that stirs everyone's heart will create long-lasting ripples.

After everyone left.

Qiao Anle's expression finally relaxed.

She turned around and looked for Liu Chunsheng, the thin boy who saved the three kids' lives.

However……

There was no one around Fang Cheng, and there was no sign of Liu Chunsheng.

Qiao Anle asked in surprise.

"Where's Liu Chunsheng???"

Fang Cheng was also confused.

He looked around. "That guy was right next to me just now, how come he disappeared in the blink of an eye? Could he have left without a word?"

This statement is indeed consistent with the impression Liu Chunsheng gives people.

When he found Qiao Anle and Li Fengbei in the back mountain, he did not mention Sanzai's falling into the water, nor did he mention his heroic act of saving a life.

The boy was silent and reserved.

At critical moments, he always has the courage to stand up.

Wait until things are resolved.

He didn't expect Qiao Anle and Li Fengbei to be grateful to him, but after seeing that they were fine, he left quietly.

Li Fengnian saw this.

He said, "I know where he lives. There's no need to rush. We can visit him someday and thank him properly."

After listening to this, Qiao Anle nodded.

But then I thought of something else.

She said to Fang Cheng.

"That kid's family is in trouble. Where are the things we hunted today? Pick out some pheasants and rabbits and send them to him first."

"There were so many prey, and I was afraid of attracting attention by bringing them here, so I found a warehouse in the commune to hide them. Sister-in-law, don't worry, I'll take care of this. You and the captain should go home quickly, it's almost dark, and Sanzi's clothes are still wet, and Dazi..."

Fang Cheng glanced at Dazai, some words stuck in his throat and he couldn't say them.

He could only curse softly.

"That brat Erhuzi is such a bargain!"

As an outsider, Fang Cheng felt very distressed about what happened to Dazi.

Not to mention in the hearts of Qiao Anle and Li Fengbei.

The three of them looked at each other.

There is still a heavy stone weighing on my heart.

…

The Li family cabin.

Li Fengbei and Qiao Anle, a married couple, acted separately in tacit understanding.

Li Fengbei took his third and second cubs to take a bath in the open space in front of the small kitchen.

There's hot water boiling in the small kitchen.

Steam was bubbling from the stove.

The third and second cubs took off their clothes and sat in a large wooden tub.

Li Fengbei tested the water temperature and added water to the wooden basin.

So many things happened in the afternoon that the third and second cubs were still a little frightened.

The two cubs no longer had the smiles they used to have on their faces, and their bright black eyes looked into the house from time to time.

Erzai asked timidly.

"Dad, will my brother be okay?"

Li Fengbei gently touched his little face and spoke slowly.

"Don't worry, your mother is taking care of Da Zi. He will be fine. Close your eyes. I'm going to flush you."

The third and second cubs closed their eyes tightly.

Crash.

Warm water flows down.

Washed over the cold bodies of the two cubs.

Especially the third one.

He fell into the river and rolled on the grass, his body extremely dirty.

Li Fengbei not only bathed the two cubs, but also carefully checked their arms and legs, for fear that there were any wounds that he had not seen.

Sanzai is fine, he just feels cold and has no external injuries.

The second child was kicked and fell to the ground.

There were obvious scrapes and bruises on his waist, legs, and knees.

Li Fengbei's brows tightened when he saw this.

He couldn't help but soften the grip on the towel.

"Second cub, does it hurt?"

"Dad, at that time, I was so worried about my brother that I didn't feel any pain... Now it hurts a little bit."

Erzai stretched out his hand, pinched his index finger and thumb together, and made a little gesture.

but……

Does it really just hurt a little?

For children, even a simple needle prick can cause them to cry in pain.

What's more, it's a scar like this.

The third cub cautiously reached out his hand, wanting to touch the bruise on the second cub, but he didn't dare.

He could only move closer and blow gently at the black and purple areas on Erzi's body.

"Huff, huff...Brother, it doesn't hurt, it doesn't hurt anymore, the pain has all been blown away."

The two naked brothers clung close to each other.

Li Fengbei felt a little relieved when he saw this heartwarming scene.

Slowly.

The tense and heavy atmosphere finally dissipated a little.

Erzai was soaking in the warm water in the wooden basin, his black eyes always looking at Li Fengbei.

He spoke hesitantly.

"Dad, is what Mom said true?"

"What?"

"Mom just said that the three of us are her biological children, or... the apple of her eye, her precious darlings."

When Erzai spoke, his eyes were a little shy, but also full of longing.

So that's what it said...

Li Fengbei nodded heavily, "Of course it's true."

Erzai's eyes suddenly sparkled.

Li Fengbei said again.

"Second child, although you are young now and may not understand what Dad is saying, Dad still wants to tell you that the so-called parental love is not necessarily based on blood ties. What is more important is the feelings between us. We are a complete family, and no one can separate us. In the eyes of Dad and Mom, you are our children, the apple of our eyes, the treasures of our eyes, even more important than ourselves."

Erzai really didn't understand what he heard.

But his heart was already warm.