Their voices drifted away on the cold wind, carrying their concern and comfort for their grandfather, hoping to put his mind at ease.
The train slowly started moving, the wheels making a rhythmic clattering sound as they rubbed against the rails. Xia Xiong's figure grew smaller and smaller until it finally disappeared into the crowd.
Xia Wan leaned back in her seat, gazing at the scenery receding outside the window, her heart filled with mixed emotions.
This farewell was for the pursuit of dreams and for a better future, but her heart was filled with longing and reluctance to leave her family.
She recalled her grandfather's words of advice and her father's care; those warm words seemed to still echo in her ears. Tears welled up in her eyes, but she blinked gently, forcing them back.
She told herself that she must be strong and strive for her family and her dreams. She believed that as long as she had a dream and the support of her family, she could face any difficulties bravely.
"Xiao Wan, give me that bundle. You'll have more room on your side." Xia Tao pointed to the bundle that Xia Wan had stuffed to the side.
Grandpa originally offered to change their tickets to sleeper tickets, but they refused, since their sister had already bought the tickets in advance, and they didn't want Grandpa to spend more money.
They knew how hard their grandfather had worked and didn't want him to spend money on them. Xia Tao was deeply moved when he recalled how his grandfather would buy them delicious food but wouldn't eat a single bite himself.
He remembered one time when his grandfather bought a cake, but he didn't eat a single bite himself and left it all for them. Watching them eat happily, his grandfather had a satisfied smile on his face.
Xia Wan saw that there was still space on her brother's side, so she pushed the package over there.
Throughout the journey, Xia Tao took good care of his younger sister, helping her get hot water and organize her luggage, and the train journey went smoothly.
They occasionally chatted about fun things from their childhood, reminiscing about the little things at home. Those warm memories brought them a sense of comfort amidst the sadness of parting.
Xia Tao recounted an incident where Xia Wan secretly hid his toys. He searched for a long time before finding them, and was so anxious he almost cried. In the end, he discovered it was his sister's prank, and the two of them couldn't help but laugh.
These memories, like the warm sun in winter, made them feel the warmth of home during their long journey and strengthened their resolve to move forward, because they knew that no matter how far they went, home would always be their strongest support.
They recalled the scenes of the family celebrating the New Year together, putting up Spring Festival couplets, making dumplings, setting off firecrackers, and laughter echoing in the house.
The adults were busy preparing the New Year's Eve dinner, and the children helped out. Although they were busy, they were filled with happiness.
Those beautiful memories have become the warmest source of strength in their hearts, supporting them to move forward bravely in the days to come. No matter how big the storms they encounter, home will always be their safe haven.
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