Extra: Xiaochen's Good Friend Guoguo's Diary

# "I'm in Love with Fruits" Extra: Xiaochen's Diary of Guoguo's Best Friend

Today I got up earlier than the sun! Because I wanted to go see my Guoguo - the "star tomato" that my father planted with my fetal hair. There are yellow lines on its leaves, like little stars, so beautiful!

I ran barefoot across the yard, and Wangfu followed me, his tail wagging like a little fan, his furry body rubbing against my legs, almost tripping me! I squatted next to Guoguo and gently touched its leaves with my chubby little hands. The morning dew on my hands was cool, like the mint cream my mother used to apply to me.

"Guoguo Guoguo, I dreamed of a little airplane yesterday!" I whispered in Guoguo's ear, "Can you draw me a little airplane?" I stared at the leaf, and after a while, it really did! The yellow lines on the leaf slowly changed, transforming into a little airplane with wings and a small heart next to it, just like the one in my sketchbook! I clapped my hands and laughed, and Wangfu barked, as if to say, "Guoguo, you're amazing!"

Mom came over and tucked my hair behind my ears. She held a small kettle in her hand and said, "Xiaochen, give Guoguo some water. The mountain spring water is sweet, and Guoguo loves it." I took the kettle and slowly poured water into the soil, afraid to splash the water on Guoguo's leaves. Mom said Guoguo was a little baby and needed to be gently protected, just like she was protecting me.

After watering, I dragged Wangfu along to look for strawberries. The strawberries in the strawberry patch were red, like little lanterns. I spotted the largest one and was about to pick it when my foot slipped and I fell flat on my face in the mud. My butt hurt so much! I almost cried, but Wangfu quickly ran over, licked my hand, and even picked up the shovel I had dropped. I looked at Wangfu's face, which was covered in mud, like a little cat. I smiled, and it didn't hurt anymore!

Dad came out of the workshop and saw me covered in mud. He smiled, "Xiaochen has become a clay doll! Come on, let's build a bamboo frame for Guoguo, otherwise Guoguo will grow too tall and fall down." Dad helped me change into clean clothes, and together we carried the small bamboo pole to the edge of the field. Dad taught me to stick the bamboo pole next to Guoguo and gently tie the stem with a soft rope, saying, "This way, Guoguo will be able to climb high up the bamboo pole and produce tons of star tomatoes!"

In the afternoon, Grandma Zhang gave me some strawberry jam candies. They were so sweet that they stuck to my teeth. I grinned at Guoguo and said, "Guoguo, look, the candies are as sweet as you!" Guoguo's leaves shook, as if nodding. I also noticed a little bug growing next to Guoguo. I asked my mom, "Mom, is the little bug Guoguo's friend?" Mom said, "Yes, the little bug helps Guoguo eat the bad leaves, so that Guoguo can grow better!"

At night, our family sat under the old pear tree. Dad told me stories about my great-grandfather planting pear trees, Mom peeled oranges for me, and Wangfu slept at my feet. I looked up at the stars, which seemed as bright as the yellow lines on Guoguo's face. I whispered to Guoguo, "Guoguo, I want to grow up with you and protect Mom and Dad and Qingxi Village. Let's make a promise!"

Before going to bed, I ran to the yard to take a look at Guoguo. The moonlight shone on Guoguo's leaves, making them sparkle. I wondered if Guoguo would grow small green fruits tomorrow. I wanted to get up early and be the first to tell Guoguo about my dream!