On that sandy beach, there were seashells embedded in the sand and dead sea creatures everywhere.
The several large pearls of different colors at his feet seemed quite eye-catching.
Baili Wanwan was taken aback. She squatted down and picked up all the large pearls, tucking them into the small bag she carried with her.
It's impossible for so many precious pearls to appear on the beach out of nowhere.
Therefore, it could only have been a gift from Sister Xue Rong.
Taking advantage of the fact that no one was around, Baili Wanwan turned around.
Sure enough, a whirlpool gradually appeared on the originally calm sea. Turning her head, she saw Lan Xue Rong's upper body float to the surface and wave to her: "Godmother doesn't have much to offer, so this will be a small gift. Please remember to visit your godmother often."
Moved by Lan Xuerong, Baili Wanwan opened her mouth, wanting to express her gratitude, but the words stuck in her throat.
She waved to Lan Xuerong and turned to go home.
As soon as you arrive home, you can see wisps of smoke rising from the chimney.
Zhang Xiu had already prepared dinner. She had initially planned to go and find Baili Wanwan herself, but then thought that the young child was playful and might not return for long.
So he waited outside the gate.
From a great distance, we could see that little figure trotting over.
"Auntie, I'm back."
Baili Wanwan's little hands gripped her small bundle tightly.
In the past, all the treasures would be handed over to my aunt to exchange for money.
But this time was different. Baili Wanwan had no intention of handing over the pearls. After all, they were a token of Xue Rong's affection, and it would seem unreasonable for her to sell them for money so readily.
And her aunt certainly wouldn't believe she had found so many pearls.
"You're not allowed to stay outside for so long in the future."
Zhang Xiu stepped forward and hugged Baili Wanwan tightly. She noticed that Baili Wanwan was covered in sea mud and even had some seaweed wrapped around her.
The salty, fishy smell of the sea lingered in my nostrils.
Zhang Xiu hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.
Finally, she gritted her teeth, put Baili Wanwan on the ground, bent down to brush the sand off her body, and then cupped her little face in her hands, saying earnestly, "Auntie knows you're a good swimmer, but you're still young, and you can't go into the water alone so easily. Otherwise, I'll worry."
Upon hearing these words of concern being cut off, Baili Wanwan suddenly felt her eyes welling up with tears.
They were so grateful they cried buckets.
She hugged Aunt Zhang Xiu tightly: "I know, but Aunt doesn't need to worry about Wanwan. Wanwan is a very good swimmer, better than most people."
Everyone can see this, and Zhang Xiu is certainly aware of it, but she still can't help but worry.
Seeing her worried expression, Baili Wanwan really couldn't bear to let her be so frightened.
She sniffed her delicate little nose, then nodded hurriedly: "Okay, okay, Wanwan promises Auntie that she won't go swimming recklessly anymore."
Only then did she see Zhang Xiu's relieved smile.
For the next two days, Baili Wanwan obediently studied and practiced writing at the school.
Although she wasn't interested in these things, she was clever enough to understand them quickly.
Time flies by in the blink of an eye.
Soon the day of the competition with He Yong arrived.
The deadline was originally three days, and today happened to be a sunny day.
This is definitely beneficial for the competition, at least it reduces the possibility of unexpected events.
Zhang Xiu woke up Baili Wanwan early in the morning.
Instead of preparing Baili Wanwan's favorite oily breakfast, she prepared the most vegetarian dishes.
Various kinds of pastries were laid out on the table. Baili Wanwan was initially excited when she saw them, but she casually picked up a piece and put it in her mouth, intending to enjoy it.
However, the aroma was not pleasant, and it was rather difficult to swallow.
She opened her mouth as if to spit it out, but then, in a flash, Baili Wanwan obediently swallowed it back down.
"Auntie, breakfast today..."
Her words were interrupted, and Zhang Xiu explained, "Since you are going to compete, you definitely can't eat too much. If you follow the usual standards, you probably won't be able to control yourself from eating too much because of your appetite. Although these things don't taste good, they are nutritious."
So that's how it is.
Baili Wanwan took another piece of pastry; she couldn't let her aunt's good intentions go to waste!
Because the fact that Baili Wanwan and He Yong competed in swimming in the sea has been made public, people from all around have heard about it.
In the past, everyone said that He Yong was a magical boy who had taught himself a lot of skills at a young age.
Most people go out to sea to fish occasionally, but he goes out alone.
He Yong's family also benefited a lot from him; the whole family was able to eat well and drink well, and at least they didn't have to go hungry or cold.
Therefore, everyone has great faith in He Yong's abilities.
However, rumors about Bailiwanwan have been circulating recently, almost to the point of being portrayed as a fairyland.
Some people in the neighboring village have never even seen the winding road stretching for miles.
When Baili Wanwan appeared, everyone was surprised by her adorable appearance.
This little girl, who can't even walk steadily yet, is rumored to be so amazing.
Everyone started to scoff.
"Has the Wan family gone mad? Making fun of such a young girl."
"Indeed? I knew beforehand that she was a very young girl, but I didn't expect her to be this young. Is this some kind of hoax?"
...
The crowd started talking all at once, and Baili Wanwan got annoyed by the noise. She said in her childish voice, "You guys are so annoying."
Zhang Xiu stepped forward to comfort her.
I don't know which family was so eager to stir things up, but they actually brought over a large bronze drum.
"Ladies and gentlemen, this is supposed to be a formal competition, so we need to prepare properly!"
After agreeing on the plan, everyone agreed to use the sound of the bronze drum as a cue; after striking the drum three times, they would begin entering the water.
Upon striking the first gong, He Yong rubbed his hands together in anticipation, even taking off his shirt and eagerly preparing to try.
After three drumbeats, the two jumped into the sea together.
The water level is shallower at the edge of the sea, so theoretically, the two young children didn't need to go to places that were too deep, as it would be too easy for them to encounter danger.
But there are always some people who like to make sarcastic remarks.
"If the competition is just held on the edge of the sea, what's the point? It's just a waste of time for people."
The one who said this was, of course, Zhao Damei, who loves to watch the drama unfold.
When she learned that Baili Wanwan was going to compete in the sea, she was so excited that she couldn't sleep that night.
Swim deeper, it would be best to drown this little bastard!
Nothing good has happened since she appeared.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Xiu was furious.
She said coldly, "I don't know what kind of wicked thoughts you're harboring all day long. Wanwan is so young, yet you're arguing with her over such trivial matters!"
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