"Then would you like to water them with me?"
"good."
"Yay!"
The little girl's happiness seemed so simple. After I agreed, she found the little water bottle she had hidden in the corner and then pulled me to the moat.
However, the moat fence was very high, and fourteen-year-old Yan Yin had not yet grown tall enough to fetch water, making it very difficult for her. I watched her carefully trying to squeeze through the gap in the fence, and I was both amused and exasperated.
"Danger."
"I'll do it."
"Isn't it dangerous for brother to go?" Yan Yin asked, looking at me.
"It's also dangerous."
I thought for a moment and said, "But I'm the older brother."
"An older brother should help his younger sister."
"So, let me take care of you from now on," I said, taking the kettle from Yan Yin's hand.
Yan Yin looked at me, seemingly understanding but not quite.
This time, I didn't explain much. Instead, just like in my previous life, I went back and forth to fetch water and water these sunflowers that faced the sun.
I didn't water the sunflowers until the crowds in Sunshine Park gradually dispersed.
Although I was tired, Yan Yin's presence made me feel inexplicably at ease.
"Go home."
"Otherwise, your father will worry."
"good."
We walked under the streetlights.
Yan Yin grabbed the hem of my clothes.
I suddenly wished that things could stay like this with her forever.
She is a sunflower.
Growing towards the sun.
And I, too, live towards the sun.
I'm not sure what kind of feeling this is.
But I think she calls me brother.
Then I should take care of her.
...
It was already late at night when I got back to Yan Yin's house.
Yan Hai was still sitting in the yard, but he was already snoring.
Li Qingmei was reciting her books nearby, seemingly preparing for her school courses.
When we returned, Li Qingmei put down her work and went to the kitchen to bring each of us a bowl of soup.
"Auntie, there's no need to go to so much trouble." I took the soup, feeling a warmth in my heart.
Li Qingmei said with a smile, "It's cold at night, so let's warm ourselves up."
"By the way, the child's father just told me that he has already arranged things for you."
"I can take you to see it tomorrow."
"So fast?" I was a little surprised.
When I went out, Yan Hai had indeed already contacted Uncle Yan Yin, but I didn't expect it to be so fast.
Li Qingmei nodded and said, "There aren't many people willing to do that kind of work. As soon as her uncle heard that someone was willing to go, he immediately agreed."
"But Auntie still wants to remind you of something."
"Her uncle has a rather strange temper, so please bear with him when you go."
"Of course, let us know if you don't feel comfortable."
"Don't force yourself."
“I know, Auntie.” I said with a smile, “I’m already very happy that someone is willing to take me in. Don’t worry, I know what to do.”
"That's good." Li Qingmei didn't say anything more, looked at Yan Yin, and pretended to be angry, saying, "You, you don't have class tomorrow, but you stay up all night tonight. Go take a shower now."
"Hehehe!"
Yan Yin hid behind me and made a face.
Li Qingmei was both amused and exasperated.
I laughed and said, "I asked Yan Yin to take me out for a walk."
"Just spoil her then," Li Qingmei said helplessly. "But honestly, when you stand in front of her, you really do look like an older brother."
"Yan Yin is lucky to have met you."
"I'm just lucky," I said with a smile. "If you didn't mind, I'd still be wandering around outside."
"Do you know how Auntie felt when she first saw you?" Li Qingmei asked, looking at her.
"I don't know." I shook my head.
“Your eyes are clear and innocent.” Li Qingmei thought for a moment and said, “I’m a teacher, so I can tell at a glance that you have no ill intentions toward Yan Yin.”
"That's why I'm willing to let you stay."
"besides……"
"Yan Yin is actually very timid, but the fact that she was willing to take you home when she first met you shows that you are different from others."
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