That year, she was 8 years old and he was 18 years old. They ate a bunch of candied haws together and lived a sweet and happy life. He treated her like a sister and she called him brother.
Ten years later, she was 18 years old and he was 28 years old. When they met again, there were different sparks. It was destined, but fortunately, she and he were both willing to wait.