[Period] The Carefree Years of Childhood

"Under the bridge by the gate, a flock of ducks swims by. Come on, come on, count them: two, four, six, seven, eight."

The singsong nursery rhyme drifted into the cool river breeze, accompanied by little feet swinging back and forth.

The boy gritted his teeth and ran into the dark alley. The next morning, the news reported the tragedy. Before he closed his eyes, all he could see was the nursery rhyme and those swinging little feet, growing ever more distant.

When he opened his eyes again and stretched out a chubby little hand, An Rui was shocked to find himself back in the past. The toothless little boy sat bolt upright!

He was reborn, back before the little girl next door, Mao Dan'er, was injured.

In his previous life, Mao Dan'er was injured a few years later when someone chased her while she was selling things at a stall. The delay in getting treatment left her permanently disabled. Even after she eventually accomplished great things, she was often depressed about what had happened. And on that night, she lost her young life forever.

An Rui couldn't help throwing his head back and laughing. There was still time. He could help the little girl avoid disaster and shine brightly. He could also help his family avoid accidents and live safe, peaceful lives.

A sharp smack interrupted his thoughts. The little girl before him glared with wide almond eyes, two cowlicks sticking straight up over her forehead. She snapped, "Don't think you can get out of this just by laughing. Your undefeated general lost! Hand over the candy!"

An Rui followed her gaze to the two ants locked in fierce combat on the ground between them. The corner of his mouth twitched!

Maybe he should deal with this first!

Theme: May the carefree days of childhood stay with us all our lives