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Chapter 44: Brilliant Lights, Amazing Brother
Chapter 44: Brilliant Lights, Amazing Brother
Although the kidnapping incident left a lot of psychological trauma on the two children, kids tend to forget quickly when they're having fun, and soon enough, they're back to their playful selves without a care in the world.
There may be moments when they're startled by sudden memories, but most of the time, the events will slowly fade from their minds.
With Qing King handling the aftermath of the incident, the others didn't have to worry.
The two children spent four days playing in the small town, staying at an inn since it was inconvenient to cook their own meals.
So, they ate out for every meal.
Sometimes they dined in large restaurants, and sometimes they ventured into small eateries.
They either followed their noses to find delicious food or asked the locals for recommendations, eager to explore new tastes.
Over these four days, Su Su's diet gradually adjusted, and by the end, she was eating like a normal person.
At first, Su Su was hesitant to pick up her chopsticks and only ate what Feng Xuan Rui offered her.
But Doctor Liu noticed and took the time to explain things to the little girl.
To be honest, Su Su didn't understand much of what he said.
And even if she did, she still wouldn't dare to take the initiative to serve herself.
Her survival instincts from her early life were strong, and some habits were hard to break in a short time.
Doctor Liu wasn't in a rush. After all, these things take time with children, and they would eventually understand.
These four days were a blissful time for the two children.
They had nothing to do but enjoy themselves, with no worries or cares in the world.
But the system was worried!
For two of these four nights, there was no bedtime story.
And the remaining two...
Well, one was the spirited little sister who liked to wave her hands, and the other was the spirited young man.
When these two appeared, the system felt its vision darken.
And it wasn't alone in that feeling—the spirited siblings also felt their eyes darken!
They could wave their hands, dance, sing karaoke, and group buy things...
But storytelling?
Their cultural level made that impossible.
In the end, they had no choice but to stutter their way through the story template provided by the system.
But the problem was...
The system could tolerate the misspelled words.
But these two also modified the stories!
What's this? The Little Mermaid, in a fit of rage, slapped the prince with her tail and sent him flying back into the sea?
And then there's Snow White, who, in a huff, pulled the seven dwarfs back onto the small bed and slept with them under the same quilt?
...
System: ???
Sometimes, the listener of these stories really wanted to call the police!
But Su Su listened with rapt attention.
She was curious: Did the Little Mermaid really have a tail?
Did Snow White really have skin as white as snow and hair as black as ebony?
What is a prince, and why does he need to swim?
...
The system silently plugged in a respiratory machine, fearing it would pass out from exasperation.
Finally, the four days came to an end.
With Qing King's matters resolved, they packed up and continued their journey.
The small town they had stayed in was located on the border between Qingzhou and Wenzhou.
After traveling for a day, they reached their next stop, another small town in Wenzhou.
By the time they arrived, it was already dusk.
They found a decent inn and secured their accommodation for the night before turning to look at the bustling street outside.
Su Su obediently held Feng Xuan Rui's hand, her bright, curious eyes taking in the lively scene before her.
She had never known that the world outside could be so...
What was that word again?
Su Su thought hard, trying to recall the word the beautiful lady had used last night.
After thinking about it for a while, Su Su's eyes lit up, and she gently shook Feng Xuan Rui's hand, exclaiming, "Brother, the lights are dazzling and brilliant!"
Feng Xuan Rui was left perplexed by her words.
He pondered her statement, trying to make sense of it.
But try as he might, he couldn't understand what she meant.
What did she mean by 'brilliant'? Feng Xuan Rui scratched his head in embarrassment, unsure how to respond.
Standing by their side, Doctor Liu listened and soon grasped the meaning of Su Su's words. He gently corrected her with a smile, "Su Su, it's 'the lights are dazzling,' not 'brilliant.' Make sure to pronounce it correctly."
Su Su looked at him, confused by his correction.
"Not brilliant?" she asked, her brow furrowed.
"But that's what the beautiful lady from yesterday said. She said it so confidently and naturally."
"But Doctor Liu is a good person, and he wouldn't lie to me. So, who should I believe?"
The system, relieved that someone had finally addressed the mistake, became so excited that it almost shed a tear.
[Su Su, listen to Doctor Liu. He's older and more educated; trust him!] the system urged.
Su Su, who had been hesitant and unsure, immediately nodded in agreement at the system's words. "Okay, Grandpa Liu. I'll remember. It's 'the lights are dazzling.'"
The last two words were a bit of a tongue-twister for Su Su, but she enunciated them clearly and slowly, determined to get them right.
Only then did Feng Xuan Rui understand what his sister had been trying to express.
How could he have been so slow to figure it out! Feeling a bit annoyed with himself, he wanted to showcase his knowledge and quickly shook Su Su's hand, eager to impress her. "Su Su, we should not only know how to describe dazzling lights, but also learn phrases like 'radiant and colorful' and 'grand and magnificent'..."
Feng Xuan Rui wanted to showcase all that he knew, frustrated that he hadn't been able to understand and respond to Su Su's earlier comment.
He spoke rapidly, and some of his pronunciation wasn't entirely clear.
But none of that mattered to Su Su, who admired and idolized her brother. "Brother, you're so amazing!"
"You know so many complicated things. You're incredible!"
"My brother is the best!"
"You're the most amazing! Even better than Second Brother, Fifth Brother, and Seventh Brother!"
...
Feng Xuan Rui felt himself getting lost in the chorus of "brother" and "amazing," and his tongue loosened even more.
When he finally ran out of things to say, he concluded with a dry, "They're releasing sky lanterns!"
Feng Xuan Rui believed that in Su Su's eyes, he was undoubtedly the most brilliant brother in the world.
So, he took it upon himself to explain to her what a sky lantern was, as he assumed she had never seen or heard of one before.
Su Su, indeed, had no idea what a sky lantern was, and her eyes sparkled with curiosity as she listened to her brother's explanation, looking at him with admiration and awe.
With the nourishment and care she had received over the past few days, Su Su had gained some weight, and her face looked a little fuller and healthier.
However, the most striking feature on her small face remained her expressive eyes, full of life and curiosity.
They were eyes that, even after experiencing hardship and adversity, would make one believe in the beauty and hope of the world.
Clear and shining.
They could easily rekindle one's hope and optimism for life.
Qing King walked alongside them, keeping a protective eye on the two children.
After the recent kidnapping incident, they maintained a formation during their travels, ensuring the children's safety at all times.
Su Su's sparkling eyes and radiant smile also caught Qing King's attention.
For a fleeting moment, he thought he saw his daughter in her.
Qing King wondered: If his daughter were still alive, would she also be smiling with such brilliance?
(End of Chapter)
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