C7 – I will Marry My Brother When I Grow Up!
Lin Luqin watched the big yellow dog, Towser, eagerly chomping on the watermelon, its juice streaming down. She winced, rubbing her head in mock agony.
The watermelon rind smelled so enticing!
She now regretted tossing out the earlier watermelon rinds!
Additionally, the Lin family’s Towser wasn’t the scrawny creature she had pictured. Its coat was sleek and shiny, a stark contrast to the siblings.
And it gnawed on the watermelon rind so gracefully, not a drop of juice staining its fur. Even its eyes sparkled with a unique intelligence.
“This dog almost seems like it’s about to turn into a spirit,” she mused, awestruck.
She even thought that if Towser starred in some short videos online, it would be an instant hit, captivating countless pet lovers.
“What breed is this dog? It looks so well-bred. It doesn’t bite, does it?”
Lin Luqin was tempted to pet it but hesitated, pulling her hand back.
“It’s just a mutt, go ahead and touch,” Zhao Yuegu signaled with a glance, and Towser seemed to catch on instantly, contentedly allowing Lin Luqin to stroke its head and squinting its eyes in pleasure.
“It’s too adorable!”
Lin Luqin’s heart felt like it was melting.
She even thought that despite the village’s hardships, having such a spirited pet made life more comfortable, instantly dispelling many worries.
Maybe staying here wouldn’t be so bad after all.
The thought took her by surprise.
She even found herself stealing glances at the siblings.
Their simple attire couldn’t mask their vibrant spirits.
Perhaps it was the challenging environment that honed such resilience.
“If they were to live in a big city, they’d surely stand out,” Lin Luqin pondered.
Material scarcity couldn’t overshadow their rich spirit.
She had been skeptical of the notion that some people exude an innate transcendence upon first meeting.
But now, after spending more time with Zhao Yuegu, she was a firm believer in such extraordinary individuals.
To Xueman, those words held a magical power, and her crying ceased at once, though she continued to sniffle, face buried in Zhao Yuegu’s chest.
They had faced too many days without rice.
Each time Zhao Yuegu reassured them, they somehow found food to survive.
It made Xueman’s dependence on him all the more profound.
Yet, to Lin Luqin, Zhao Yuegu’s assurances seemed more like a sweet deception.
In the isolated Walden Village, even if Zhao Yuegu sold his watermelons for a good sum, turning that money into food was no simple feat.
In such an environment, supplies often held more value than money.
“Why don’t you help us with the shoot for the next couple of days? We’ve brought plenty of food.”
The young cameraman nearby sprang to his feet.
“Yes, yes, yes! I’d love to capture the atmosphere of your home. I’m willing to compensate you for it.”
The cameraman was filled with regret for turning off his camera.
The image of the siblings quietly sharing watermelon with their big yellow dog, Towser, was an exquisitely serene scene.
Had it been captured, it would have surely caused a sensation.
Despite the apparent barrenness and hardship, there was an ineffable spirit present, one that emanated a profound sense of power capable of piercing through to the very soul.
It was the kind of spiritual fortitude that modern society often lacks!
Regrettably...
He had missed capturing a moment that could have been etched in the memories of many for a lifetime.
And that made him even more determined to document the lives of this brother and sister.
He had a hunch that filming them might just be his ticket to becoming a renowned photographer within his community.
He couldn’t let this opportunity slip through his fingers again!
Zhao Xueman ceased her sniffles and nestled into Lin Luqin’s embrace, eyeing the cameraman warily.
You should never trust a stranger who offers you food.
That was the advice her brother had given her when she was very young.The source of this content nov(el)bi((n))