"You've had a hard time these past two days; this child has been especially clingy to you."
Even when asleep, the little one is adorable. His chubby little face is squeezed by his own little hands, and when he rolls over, his little belly bounces up and down. He even blows bubbles from his little mouth every now and then. He's much more well-behaved than when he's being stubborn during the day.
“We’ve been busy these past few days and haven’t had time to look after her while we’re with her grandparents. She’s probably a little angry because she thinks we don’t want her anymore.”
It's just that my parents have had a hard time.
The man sighed and pulled her into his arms.
"Their own granddaughter is nothing compared to your hardship. It's you who hasn't had a proper rest since you came up the mountain. Are you going to keep pushing yourself?"
Jian Dan's body stiffened, and it took her a long time to soften.
"Not really, I guess it's just that I'm keeping myself on edge. I just feel like being a little busy is good."
"Honey, why don't you have a good cry? If Dad sees you like this, he'll be upset too."
Qin Qinghuai felt a pang of heartache. The Jian Dan he remembered had always been unrestrained and flamboyant; this kind of persona, as if wearing a mask, pained him deeply.
"Sweetie! You still have me."
Being pulled into an embrace, Jian Dan didn't struggle; instead, she smiled and shifted into a more comfortable position.
"I don't want to cry, and he certainly doesn't want to see me cry either."
I just happened to be here at the same time, and I felt a bit overwhelmed. It made me realize how fragile life is.
Have you taken care of the families? Are they all very heartbroken?
"Yes, several of them fainted when they first came back. I know their worries. Their children are still young, and the men in their families are their only hope. Moreover, they all came here because of their men's connections. Even their current jobs are because of their men. They are probably afraid that, like in some factories, once the men are gone, their connections will be severed as well."
"You won't!"
"Ha! You do know all this."
"Yes, we used to be brothers, so their families are all relatives. There's no reason for us to immediately turn our backs on them now that they're gone. Wouldn't that be like discarding a used tool after it's done its work, or treating someone coldly after they're gone?"
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