The four little babies were also very well-behaved. Dabao asked Qin Wan while stepping on his own shadow:
"Mom, do you know what's on the moon?
Qin Wan blinked her big eyes, pretending to look at Dabao with a puzzled expression, and asked coquettishly:
"Oh my, what's on the moon? Can you tell me about it?"
Dabao straightened his body, patted his chest and answered confidently: "Of course!"
At this moment, Sanbao, who was standing by, couldn't hold back his temper anymore and hurriedly interrupted and shouted:
"I know, I know... Grandma told us a long time ago that there lives Sister Chang'e on the moon, Uncle Wu Gang who chops trees, and the adorable Jade Rabbit!"
Qin Wan nodded with interest, and then asked curiously:
"So how did Grandma Yu tell you this story? Tell me about it!"
Upon hearing this, the quadruplets were in an uproar and rushed to tell Qin Wan the story.
Dabao was the first to speak, gesticulating and describing the scene vividly:
"Grandma said that a long time ago, there was a beautiful lady named Chang'e.
After she accidentally swallowed a magical elixir, her whole body became light and she flew up to the sky with a whoosh, and finally landed steadily on the moon.
And oh, there is a super beautiful palace on the moon, it is called Guanghan Palace, and Sister Chang'e has always lived there."
When he said this, Dabao's eyes seemed to be twinkling with excited little stars.
Erbao was not to be outdone and quickly added:
"Yes, yes, yes. Grandma also said that it's very cold in Guanghan Palace, just like a world of ice and snow! Why is it so cold? Because there is no shadow of the sun there. Only endless cold and loneliness accompany Sister Chang'e."
Erbao went on to add that his little hands unconsciously hugged his shoulders tightly, as if he could really feel the chill.
"And what about Wu Gang? Because he made a mistake, he was punished to chop down a cassia tree on the moon that could never be cut down."
Sanbao jumped up excitedly, making tree-chopping gestures with his hands, with an innocent look on his face.
"Yes, the Jade Rabbit is Chang'e's companion, a very cute little rabbit. It plays with Chang'e in the Guanghan Palace."
Although Sibao was shy, he was very knowledgeable when talking about the story of Chang'e. His voice was soft, as if he was really afraid of disturbing the tranquility on the moon.
Qin Wan smiled and listened quietly to the children's stories, which were being told one after another.
She nodded gently from time to time to express her approval and encouragement, making the children feel her attention and support.
The children became more and more excited as they talked, their faces turned red and their eyes sparkled with excitement.
Looking at the group of innocent, cute and imaginative children in front of him, Qin Wan had an idea and decided to take advantage of this enthusiasm to guide them to think more deeply about some issues.
Then she asked in a gentle and kind voice:
"Oh my! It turns out there are so many interesting and fun stories hidden on the moon! Children, think about it, what kind of things must be on the mind of the beautiful Chang'e when she lives alone on the cold and desolate moon?"
This sudden question was like a difficult problem placed before the children, and the originally lively and cheerful atmosphere instantly became quiet.
The children all frowned, held their chins, and thought seriously.
Time passed minute by minute, and there was silence all around, with only the occasional faint sound of breathing.
Finally, after a long while, Dabao, who had been very active, broke the silence. He raised his head and said with a firm look in his eyes:
"I think Sister Chang'e must be very homesick and miss her family. You know, how could a person not feel lonely living alone in such a cold and remote place? So, she must be looking forward to returning to Earth as soon as possible and reuniting with her family!"
Hearing his brother's answer, Erbao nodded repeatedly in agreement. A sympathetic look appeared on his pink little face, and he added softly:
"That's right, Sister Chang'e must miss the warm sunshine, fragrant flowers and the friends she used to play with on Earth. She must be reminiscing about those beautiful and happy times all the time!"
"Perhaps Chang'e will also think that if she can return to Earth one day, she must cherish every moment with her family and friends."
Sanbao said seriously, his eyes full of determination.
"Also, Jade Rabbit may miss its friends too. It must want to play with the little rabbits on Earth." Sibao said softly, his voice full of tenderness and kindness.
Qin Wan listened to the children's innocent answers with a smile, and a strong sense of surprise surged in her heart.
She originally thought that if she just gave them a little guidance, these cute little guys would only give some superficial responses.
However, the reality was far beyond her expectations. The children's imaginative minds ran wild like wild horses, and they came up with so many unexpected ideas.
Looking at the group of lively and smart children in front of him, Qin Wan felt deeply gratified.
This seemingly simple and ordinary story can actually open the door to children's wisdom like a magic key, inspire them to think deeply, and realize the preciousness of family and friendship.
She slowly stretched out her hand and gently stroked the little heads of each child, her eyes full of love and tenderness as she softly said:
"My dears, what you said is so wonderful! Actually, although Chang'e and Yutu live on the distant and cold moon, they are no different from us. We all have our own joys and sorrows, dreams and pursuits, and those family and friends that we cherish so much."
The children blinked their bright eyes, listened attentively to Qin Wan's words, and then nodded in unison.
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