“Because it looks good, just like you.” He Wen replied without thinking.
The other three chimed in, which made Fu Yuling smile.
“I really like it.”
On a small winding path, a woman holding a bouquet of flowers walked ahead, while four boys who looked similar were following behind. They gently watched the person in front and gradually matched her pace.
This warm scene blossomed in this ordinary moment.
Once they returned home, the children all had their own things to do, but they would discuss and ensure that someone was always there to accompany Fu Yuling.
This is also why Fu Yuling always had a little follower beside her, no matter the time.
Today, it happened to be He Wen’s turn. He didn’t interrupt her and tried to minimize his presence as much as possible. But the more he did that, the more Fu Yuling could notice him.
At this moment, she wasn’t busy. She simply tidied up the yard outside before going to keep He Wen company.
The moment she sat down, He Wen hugged her and leaned against her.
Fu Yuling returned the embrace because they were sitting under a big tree, and across from them, they could see He Qiu and the others diligently doing their own things.
Her gaze slowly moved upwards, looking at the azure sky. It had rained a few days ago, and the air still carried the damp smell of soil. Even with her eyes closed, she could imagine the scenes nearby.
“Why aren’t you happy?”
He Wen always appeared calm and collected. When he asked questions, it was obvious that he was caring, but he made it seem like a business-like inquiry.
Unable to help herself, she bent her fingers and tapped his nose, smiling at him. “Xiao Wen, give me a smile.”
He Wen immediately smiled back, though it was the kind that looked stiff.
Seeing him like this made Fu Yuling laugh, and she began to pinch his face playfully.
“Xiao Wen!”
He Wen looked serious.
“That’s not how you smile!”
After saying that, Fu Yuling started demonstrating, showing him a gentle smile filled with sparkling light in her eyes.
He Wen stared blankly at her, his hand slowly reaching out to touch her eyes. “Pretty.”
“What looks good?”
“Your eyes look good. I want them.”
The last two words startled Fu Yuling. She quickly observed He Wen’s expression and maintained her composure.
“Why do you like them?”
“Because there’s me inside, so I want them.”
“If you want them, what will you do?”
Fu Yuling didn’t relax at all.
He Wen fell silent for a moment. “To get them, I have to hide them away.”
This time, Fu Yuling’s smile was a bit forced. “Does Xiao Wen want to hide away my eyes?”
“No.”
He quickly rejected her.
“I only want you.”
He hugged her tighter and even buried his head in her embrace.
After a moment, he looked up and said, “You won’t abandon us, right?”
Fu Yuling gradually became serious. As time passed, He Wen became increasingly anxious.
“Please don’t abandon us, okay? We’re very obedient.”
He started to get anxious and gripped her even tighter.
Only then did Fu Yuling gently stroke his back and coax him. “How could I abandon you? I like you the most. Don’t worry, as long as I’m here, I will always be with you.”
She had made this promise countless times, and she could only do her best to fulfill it. She didn’t want to disappoint them.
However, later on she would realize that the strength of the plot made her understand that the current expectations were merely a luxury.
He Wen’s emotions hadn’t calmed down yet. After going around in circles, he returned to the earlier topic.
“Why are you unhappy?”
He was still remembering how she had been squatting there in silence!
