Quick mission: We don't make trouble

Zhu Yingying felt like she had entered an absurd dream. In the dream, she was separated from her father, mother, sister and Didi, and she was left alone to struggle forward in the desolate wilderness.

Above, the sun burned like a blazing fire, threatening to scorch the earth. Underfoot, the ground was thick with thorns, requiring careful treading. She took slow, shallow steps forward, feeling her scalp tingle, her lips dry and nearly cracked, and her throat burning. Her thirst for water grew stronger.

So, she tried her best to find water. Finally, she heard the sound of gurgling water in the distance, a sound as alluring as the sound of nature. But no matter how hard she tried, she could not reach it. Was she lost? Or was this all just a dream?

Zhu Yingying's heart was filled with doubts and fear, and she fainted.

Half asleep and half awake, she vaguely sensed that someone was carrying her and walking slowly forward.

Could it be Dad? She remembered him carrying her like this when she was little. Back then, his back was tall and broad, like an indestructible mountain, giving her an endless sense of security. He carried the family's responsibilities and hopes, and he was her and her sister's most solid support. Each step he took was so steady and powerful, as if nothing in the world could stop him. Lying on his broad back, feeling his warmth, she felt as if all her anxieties and fears had been dispelled. At that moment, she felt like the happiest child in the world.

Now, leaning on her father's back again, Zhu Yingying felt at ease and couldn't help falling asleep again.

Suddenly, she seemed to hear a distant yet familiar voice. It was her mother calling her name, her voice revealing a hint of anxiety and concern: "Yingying, come and drink some water!"

Ah, water! A strong desire immediately surged from deep within her heart. She felt as if her throat was burning with fire, and the thirst was unbearable. At this moment, being able to taste the cool, sweet water was simply a luxury.

She used all her strength to open her mouth as wide as she could, eager to suck in the sweet water that seemed to flow from heaven. Every drop of water was like the source of life, giving her strength and hope.

She swallowed greedily, letting the clear water moisten her dry throat and body. At this moment, she felt an unprecedented satisfaction and pleasure, as if the whole world had become beautiful because of this saliva.

And her body became lively because of this nectar.

Zhu Yingying drank the water and fell asleep again contentedly.

The main reason was that she was too tired, and drinking some water took up all her energy.

She didn't even have the energy to speak to her parents.

Zhu Yingying comforted herself and said, "Just sleep and we'll talk after we wake up."

That’s great, with mom and dad around, she has nothing to be afraid of or worried about.

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Zhu Yingying slowly woke up and opened her eyes, and saw the familiar and kind face next to her. It was her mother!

"Mom..." She subconsciously murmured this all too familiar name. However, she didn't dare to make any loud noise at this moment, for fear that if she did, everything in front of her would disappear like a dream.

It seems that as long as I maintain this quietness, I can make this beautiful dream last a little longer.

However, even such a slight sound still woke up Mother Zhu who was standing nearby.

Mother Zhu's face was filled with joy, her eyes sparkling with surprise. She said in a trembling voice, "Yingying, you're finally awake! That's great!" Mother Zhu couldn't help but reach out and gently stroke her daughter's forehead. The touch was warm, without a trace of heat, and her heart, which had been hanging in the air, finally settled.

Zhu Yingying felt the reality and warmth of her mother's hand on her forehead and knew she wasn't dreaming, but she couldn't help but ask, "Mom, am I dreaming?"

"...It's not a dream!...It's not a dream! Mom is right here, and your dad, and Xiao... Xiao Yu..."

"Xiao Yu?" Zhu Yingying subconsciously turned her head and found a figure lying next to the fire, curled up and sleeping soundly.

With the help of the firelight, she finally saw the man's face clearly - it was Yu Bo!

Oh...right...she remembered...she had indeed been traveling with Yu Bo before...

I just don't know how I met my parents.