When Xie Yan switched the books, she thought it was unnecessary.
Although it wasn't explicitly stated, Xie Yan understood the meaning from her eyes with just one glance.
Xie Yan took out a book he had already switched from his pocket and handed it to Chaochao, turning it over to show her. "I'm showing you this secretly. It's a rather rare medical book. Didn't Daddy tell you about it?"
"These medical books must not be known to others. Those people outside really hate medical books. If they find out we have medical books, they will definitely steal them and damage them."
Chaochao hugged Yu Yuehui's leg, leaned half her body close to Xie Yan, and tried to look down at the book in Xie Yan's hand. Sure enough, she saw the illustrations of medicinal herbs inside.
Most of Chaochao's primers were medical books, which he recognized immediately.
Seeing that she was reading so intently, Xie Yan even flipped through a few pages for her to see and asked, "Is it a medical book?"
Chaochao nodded vigorously, "Yes, just like the ones Dad secretly hid."
Xie Yan smiled and tapped her little nose. "Yes! Baby, do you want to see it? If you want to see it, Daddy can show it to you after he finishes watching it."
Chaochao's eyes lit up, and she said happily, "Great! The book Dad gave me is finished. I'll write this one next time."
When Chaochao said she had finished washing, she meant she had actually finished writing. She had written down all the contents of the book. Xie Yan had taught her the pronunciation and meaning of those characters, but he would only explain them once, or explain them to her when she asked him a question.
He never forced the child to memorize those words. He wasn't that cruel; he just wanted to cultivate a good habit in the child, but he didn't force her.
This also led to Chaochao's lifelong interest in reading and writing.
Xie Yan nodded and said indulgently, "Okay, Dad will try to finish reading it as soon as possible."
After coaxing Chaochao, Xie Yan couldn't wait to start reading late into the night.
The more I looked at him, the more amusing he seemed, and I couldn't help but laugh out loud.
I never imagined that Gu Bin had so many childish and funny embarrassing stories from his childhood.
It was quite amusing how he used to outwit and outmaneuver his older brother to win favor when he was a child.
Every time, he would provoke his brother with great fighting spirit, trying to use his strengths to attack his brother's weaknesses, but he always lost. His brother was also an all-rounder, with no weaknesses. In the end, he made Gu Bin doubt his life.
As he grew a little older, he realized the benefits of having an older brother. When he was bullied at school, he would cry and ask his brother for help. Gradually, Gu Bin became his brother's shadow, relying on his brother's power to bully others at school.
Gu Bin's childhood was colorful and full of fun. Moreover, from these words, it can be seen that Gu Bin's older brother is a very capable person who has a strong sense of responsibility as an older brother at a young age.
But such a good person has already sacrificed his life.
Thinking of this, Xie Yan couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness; it was truly a case of heaven being jealous of talent.
Yu Yuehui was unaware of Gu Bin's sacrifice. Seeing Xie Yan laughing one moment and then looking somber the next, she curiously leaned closer.
Xie Yan then told her the story of the Gu brothers from the book. After listening, Yu Yuehui exclaimed, "Those two brothers have such a good relationship."
Xie Yan gently hugged Yu Yuehui, "Yes, the two brothers have a very good relationship. Gu Bin has always been proud to have such an outstanding older brother."
Yu Yue noticed that Xie Yan was a little down and thought he was thinking about the bad relationship between his brothers at home. She felt a pang of heartache, reached out and touched his head, and comforted him, "It's okay. In the future, we will raise our own children well and make their relationship as good as that of Gu Bin and his brother."
Xie Yan gently shook his head and said with a smile, "Wife, you're overthinking it. I'm not that fragile. I've already let go of those things."
"I just felt a little sorry that such a good person as Brother Gu Bin sacrificed himself at such a young age."
Yu Yuehui's eyes widened in surprise, and she said in disbelief, "Ah! He sacrificed himself?"
Xie Yan nodded solemnly, "His brother was a soldier, and a very capable one at that. He tragically sacrificed his life while protecting the main force during a mission."
Yu Yuehui felt a little sad and said to Xie Yan, "I will never mention this matter in front of him again."
Xie Yan shook his head. "It's alright. You can talk about his brother, but just don't mention his sacrifice."
"Huh?" Yu Yuehui looked at Xie Yan with some confusion.
Xie Yan paused for a moment, then slowly said, "Let me put it this way: his brother actually lives in the memories of Gu Bin's family."
He looked at Yu Yuehui with sincere eyes and explained earnestly, "As long as their family members always remember him, then Gu Bin's brother will live on forever in their family's hearts in the form of memories."
At this point, Xie Yan paused, then continued, "Of course, his brother also lives on in our hearts."
"Before I told you about his brother's sacrifice, didn't you subconsciously think that his brother must still be alive and well?"
Yu Yuehui nodded slightly, a hint of approval in her eyes.
Seeing this, Xie Yan smiled and continued, "You see, this is his brother existing in another form, living in our hearts and in our imaginations."
Yu Yue listened to Xie Yan's words, frowned slightly, and fell into deep thought, her expression thoughtful.
Actually, Xie Yan's initial intention in reading this book was purely to have fun, hoping to find embarrassing stories about Gu Bin in the book so that he could take the opportunity to make fun of him.
Unexpectedly, after reading the book, he was deeply shocked by the rich and colorful life of Gu Bin described in the book, and was completely amazed.
Looking at other people's childhoods and then thinking about my own, I realize that even the combined childhoods of my two lifetimes can't compare to the brilliance and diversity of theirs.
This truly confirms the revised lyrics, "Your childhood and my childhood are actually different."
The childhoods of the rich and powerful are worlds apart from those of the poor and powerless; they are completely different.
Looking at Chaochao sleeping soundly beside him, Xie Yan's lips curled up. He could never have the childhood of a rich person, but his daughter could!
Xie Yan hugged Yu Yuehui and said, "Wife, there's something I've decided to discuss with you."
Yu Yuehui was already a little sleepy, but when she heard Xie Yan's words, she forced herself to perk up and said, "Go on."
Xie Yan gazed tenderly at Yu Yuehui's eyes, which were misty with sleepiness, and smiled slightly. He then gently kissed her forehead and said softly, "I plan to go back to the capital during the New Year."
"Huh?" Yu Yuehui, whose consciousness had been somewhat hazy, instantly cleared up upon hearing this. She opened her eyes wide and looked at Xie Yan in disbelief.
Seeing this, Xie Yan reached out and put his arm around her waist, gently pulling her closer to him. Then he lowered his voice and said slowly, "I plan to set off for the capital in winter and should be back before the New Year."
Yu Yuehui's eyes dimmed slightly, and she asked softly, "Are you alone?"
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