New ink fragrance in old times

Lin Si saw Lin Mo's busy figure from a distance. He quickened his pace, a smile of homecoming on his face, and walked to Lin Mo's side in a few steps.

"Sanlang, look who's back?" There was a hint of mischief and anticipation in his words, as if he wanted to give Lin Mo a surprise.

"Second brother!" Lin Mo looked up, his eyes instantly lit up. He stopped the work in his hands and his face was full of joy.

Then he said, "Look, this is a gift your brother brought you. Do you like it?" Lin Siyuan handed Lin Mo something and asked gently, his eyes full of love for his younger brother.

Lin Mo took the bamboo dragonfly and his eyes lit up.

The dragonfly is small and delicate, its wings are as thin as cicada wings, and the texture is clearly visible, as if it contains the power of life.

In the bright sunshine, the dragonfly's body seemed to be covered with a thin layer of golden light. With a slight turn, it danced in the air with an elegant and agile posture, which was breathtaking.

A hint of surprise flashed in Lin Mo's eyes. He looked up at Lin Siyuan with gratitude in his eyes. "Brother, I like it so much. Thank you!" He said as he gently turned the bamboo dragonfly.

Lin Siyuan looked at Lin Mo's happy expression, and his heart was also warm. "I'm glad you like it. I asked my third uncle to teach me this. I tried to make it myself in my spare time at the community school. I knew you would like it."

Han on the side smiled with a hint of jealousy and said, "Erlang, you went to look for your brother as soon as you came back. I've been standing here for a long time, but you didn't even say hello." Her tone was both reproachful and doting, making the atmosphere even warmer.

Lin Siyuan quickly explained: "Mom, I miss you too, and the little sister in your belly."

Han smiled and said, "How do you know that mother is pregnant with a sister? What if it's a brother?"

Hearing this, Lin Siyuan's face flushed. He scratched his head and smiled, "Mom, I was just saying this casually. I like both brothers and sisters equally. It's just that I already have a brother, Sanlang, so a sister would be just right."

Lin Siyuan said innocently, "If I say it's a sister, then it must be a sister. She listened to me in mom's belly. Every time I left, I told her to be good, and she really didn't make a fuss." His words revealed his full expectation and love for his unborn sister.

Hearing this, Han couldn't help but raise the corners of her mouth. She patted Lin Siyuan's head gently and said with a smile: "Silly child, she is still so small in her mother's belly, how could she hear what you say?" Her eyes were full of pampering and tenderness, as if they could melt everything.

Lin Mo, standing aside, was also amused by this heartwarming scene. There was a smile in his eyes, as if he was also infected by this innocent happiness.

Lin Siyuan saw both of them smile, and his own smile widened. He insisted, "That's right. I can feel her presence, and my sister must be able to hear me."

Lin Siyuan turned to look at Lin Sixuan: "Brother, do you think I'm right?"

Lin Sixuan, who was standing not far away, smiled gently: "Yes, Erlang is right."

Lin Siyuan looked at Han excitedly: "Mom, look, what my eldest brother said is right, Mom must be pregnant with a sister."

Lin Sixuan's gaze gently moved through this warm scene and inadvertently fell on Lin Mo.

He was keenly aware that although Lin Mo had a smile on his face, there was an unspeakable heaviness hidden behind that smile, and the haze in his eyes seemed to be even thicker than the last time he left home.

This made Lin Sixuan's heart sink involuntarily, and an indescribable worry surged in his heart.

He recalled the last time he tried to find out what was in Lin Mo's heart. Lin Mo's clenched teeth and silent attitude made him realize that his brother must have some unspeakable secrets or troubles in his heart.

Lin Sixuan knew very well that his questioning and rash visits would only make Lin Mo more closed off, so he chose to be patient and wait, hoping that at the right time, he could open Lin Mo's heart in a more peaceful way, or when Lin Mo wanted to speak himself, he would be a qualified confidant, understand him and enlighten him.

Lin Sixuan secretly wondered in his heart: Sanlang, what exactly happened? His heart seemed to be closed even tighter.

"Aunt, you haven't seen Erlang and Sanlang for a long time. You must have a lot to talk about. I won't disturb you for now. I will go back to the house and put your luggage properly." Lin Sixuan bowed to Han politely, his eyes full of respect and warmth.

Han smiled and replied, "Thank you for your hard work, Dalang. You must be tired after the long journey. Go and rest."

Lin Sixuan felt warm in his heart when he got his aunt's consent. He then took the package that Lin Siyuan was carrying, patted Lin Mo's shoulder gently, and conveyed the tacit understanding and care between brothers with his eyes. Then he slowly turned around and walked towards his house steadily, leaving behind a series of steady and solid footsteps.

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Amidst the laughter and joy in the backyard, Lin Sixuan found Lin Sizhe who was playing with Lin Sinan and Lin Siheng.

The sunlight shone on their young faces, making them look particularly vivid. Lin Sixuan walked towards Lin Sizhe with a smile and called softly, "Silang."

Lin Sizhe turned around upon hearing the voice, his eyes instantly lit up with surprise, and he shouted excitedly, "Brother! You're back!"

Soon after, Lin Sinan and Lin Siheng also noticed Lin Sixuan's arrival. Their little faces were filled with unconcealable excitement. They trotted towards Lin Sixuan, shouting excitedly as they ran: "Brother! Brother!"

When they ran to Lin Sixuan, they both hugged his legs at the same time.

Lin Sixuan gently touched the heads of Lin Sinan and Lin Siheng, his eyes full of doting.

Then, he turned his gaze to Lin Sizhe and asked with some concern in his tone, "Silang, have you been listening to your mother at home these days?"

Hearing this, Lin Sizhe straightened his small chest and answered in a childish but serious voice, "I was very obedient and took good care of Liu Lang."

His words revealed a sense of pride and responsibility.

After hearing this, Lin Sixuan couldn't help but raise a smile of approval. He praised: "Silang, that's great! What a little man you are. I'm proud of you."

After saying that, Lin Sixuan squatted down, looked at Lin Sinan and Lin Siheng with gentle eyes, and said softly: "Wu Lang, Liu Lang, brother and Si Lang have something to discuss, and we need to talk in private. Can you two go over there and play for a while? But remember not to go too far, and always pay attention to safety."

After hearing this, Lin Sinan and Lin Siheng's eyes sparkled with excitement, and they answered in unison, "Okay!"

Then, the two of them skipped away like two happy little birds, leaving Lin Sixuan and Lin Sizhe in a corner of the backyard.

"Brother, what do you want to whisper to me?" Lin Sizhe raised his head curiously, his eyes full of anticipation for his brother's words.