Spring Waters Are Bluer Than the Sky

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Under clear blue skies and white clouds, green waters wind around farmhouses. In spring, we tend the willows by the banks; at the summer solstice, we talk about crops and mulberry trees. In autumn, we harvest fragrant rice; in winter, we gather around a little brazier. This is a cozy farming story. Though life revolves around firewood, rice, oil, and salt, and simple meals, there's still plenty of joy to be found.

Zhao Daniu: "Old Zhao, do you want a wife? If you do, I'll bring one over tomorrow!"

Zhao Huachuan: "..."

The next day, Zhao Daniu brought a frail little girl to Zhao Huachuan, proudly presenting her. Seeing the timid girl, who looked only eleven or twelve, Zhao Huachuan frowned and put on a stern expression, ready to refuse.

"I'm easy to take care of. I can wash clothes and cook. Brother Daniu says you're a good person, and that I'll have enough to eat if I stay with you. Could you take me in? Please!"

The little girl blinked her tearful eyes at Zhao Huachuan. Hope shimmered in them as she looked like a discarded little animal yearning to be saved. All right, Zhao Huachuan admitted that he couldn't resist. He thought, It's just one more bowl and pair of chopsticks at home. I'll raise her like a little sister. Who knew that once he took her in, he would never be able to let her go?

Theme: Ordinary life can sometimes hold the fantastic.