That evening, Yang Yufen prepared a delicious meal. Except for Momo, everyone else drank some beer and chatted and laughed.

They also talked about Shu Xiangjun's future university life. He is becoming more and more handsome, has a sweet tongue, high emotional intelligence, and his eyes are captivating. He will probably attract more girls' attention in the future.

When this issue was brought up, Shu Xiangyu immediately gave Shu Xiangjun a serious warning.

He is not allowed to have casual relationships with girls at school. If he meets someone he truly likes, he must treat them well and he is absolutely not allowed to have multiple relationships at the same time.

Shu Xiangjun drank three cans of beer, and his face was already showing signs of drunkenness.

He propped his chin up, swayed slightly, his eyes became hazy, and he responded to his sister's words with a slight smile.

The image of his beloved, who had long since crossed oceans, kept echoing in his mind. No one knew that beneath his carefree exterior lay a pure and innocent heart…

After a noisy meal, it was almost ten o'clock.

Schimerling told the four drunkards to go back to their rooms to wash up and rest, while he stayed behind to clean up the messy dining table and kitchen.

When she returned to her room after working for almost half an hour, her sister was still awake.

Shu Xiangyu lay quietly on her side by the bed, seemingly having waited for her for a long time. She beckoned her over.

Schimerlin slowly approached the bedside.

Unexpectedly, Shu Xiangyu suddenly reached out and grabbed her wrist, pulling her into his arms with a slight force.

The sudden closeness startled Schimmelin.

She stared intently into her deep eyes at her sister, who was dazed with intoxication and whose face was flushed.

She probably didn't drink much, but she seems quite drunk.

Shu Xiangyu didn't mind silently pressing down on her. She naturally wrapped her arms around her neck, nuzzled her soft ear, and said with a smile, "My little wood is so great, so hardworking. I really, really like you..."

However, the speaker meant no harm, but the listener took it to heart.

Schimerlin knew this was her sister's way of expressing her emotions; she would often tell many important relatives and friends that she liked them.

But this time, she couldn't ignore the affection in her words.

She genuinely wanted to receive a unique and heartfelt affection from someone she could give, even though it was just a distant wish...

"Sister, it's late. I'm going to wash up first. You can go to sleep if you're tired..."

Schimerlin blushed, removed her arm, and then helped himself to his feet.

Shu Xiangyu continued to look at her with his eyes sparkling, a warm and comforting smile on his lips.

She whispered, "I'll wait for you..."

Unable to suppress his nervousness, Ximerlin grabbed a change of clothes and quickly went to the bathroom.

When she closed the door and stood alone in front of the mirror, looking at her ordinary, unremarkable self, the flame that had just ignited within her was instantly extinguished.

She shouldn't even have any expectations...

After turning off the lights and going to sleep, Xi Molin lay flat on the bed. In the darkness, he clutched the hem of his clothes and, after thinking it over and over, finally mustered up the courage to say what he had been holding in for so long.

"Sister, you said before that I could come to Haishi to find you after I graduate from junior high school. Do you still keep your word?"

Shu Xiangyu held her as always, his long legs draped over hers, his head resting on her shoulder, his eyes closed, and whispered, "Yes, of course it counts..."

The gentle voice was like soft silk wrapped around his ear, and Schimerlin felt his face flush.

"Then once I've saved enough money, I'll come to Haishi to find you."

"Okay... I'll take you to the Bund in Shanghai, to the Oriental Pearl Tower, and we'll eat delicious food and play fun games..."

The answer to what he had been waiting for finally came, making Schimerlin very excited.

She turned slightly to the side, so that she was facing her sister's profile, which was faintly visible in the dim light.

Suddenly, she longed to touch her beautiful face and hug her tightly.

But she held onto the hem of her clothes, resisting the urge to reach out, and dared not look any further. She immediately turned over and faced the wall.

In the past two years, Shu Xiangyu has been busy with her studies and has also spent more time traveling between various film sets. She only stays for one or two weeks each time she comes back for winter or summer vacation.

However, no matter how busy she is, she will keep her promise and take time to accompany Momo back to Jiangyan to pay respects to her relatives before the Qingming Festival the following year.

At that time, Shu Xiangjun was too busy with her senior year review to go together, Shu Yunrong was also busy and did not return, and Yang Yufen was busy teaching the graduating class, so only the two of them went together.

We passed through many places that had been rebuilt after the earthquake, and the changes were truly remarkable compared to the devastation of the past.

The government not only funded the construction of many well-planned new houses and widened the roads, but also vigorously developed the tourism industry, which has brought many migrant workers back to their hometowns.

"Wood, have you ever thought about coming back?"

Looking out the car window at the tremendous changes, Shu Xiangyu realized how much determination, financial resources, and material resources were required to rebuild their dilapidated homeland into something even better than before. She sincerely marveled at how powerful the country was.

Schimerlin picked at his fingers, head down, and whispered, "I...I don't know, I don't know what I'll do in the future? But I want to be closer to my family..."

Shu Xiangyu glanced at her sideways, and she naturally understood her thoughts.

Although I'm very reluctant to part ways, there will inevitably be a time when we have to separate. I just hope that when that time comes, they won't be too far apart...

She put her arm around her shoulder and smiled gently, "No matter what, we support your decision."

"Um…"

Schimerlin nodded silently, though her mind was filled with turmoil and hesitation.

She wanted to be closer to her family in the future, but she also wanted to see her sister all the time. However, she knew that she couldn't have both.

Upon arriving in Walen Town, I bought Qingming paper, incense, and paper money, as well as a pine sapling and some fruit.

I rode the motorcycle back to Xiwan Village. The village was more desolate and quiet than last year, with deeper weeds and denser trees.

They walked slowly and laboriously through the tall grass, passing by the Xi family's house, which was also surrounded by vegetation.

The once vibrant blue bricks and gray tiles, the wooden frames and beams, have all been eroded by time and are lifeless. Further up the mountain, we finally arrived at the tomb!

However, a year later, the weeds have grown quite a bit more.

After catching their breath, they offered fruit, lit incense and candles, burned paper money, and hung Qingming paper. After kowtowing and setting off firecrackers, they found a good spot and planted the pine sapling.

"If you can't come back often in the future, just consider this tree as your companion to them."

Shu Xiangyu poured some water on the plants.

She cleared away the weeds and made a circle with stones. After finishing, she stood up, clapped her hands, looked around, and everything was in order.

She looked up at her sister beside her, her expression somewhat solemn: "Sister, thank you for coming back with me this time, and thank you for your thoughtfulness."

Shu Xiangyu's eyes were clear as he looked back at her, his smile still gentle: "As long as you feel happy, it's all worth it."

Xi Molin's eyes were gradually welling up with tears. She took out her harmonica from her pocket, took a few deep breaths, and then played the beautiful song "Encounter," much more skillfully than last year.

The hometown etched into her bones, the mountains and forests that have witnessed the changing seasons, the relatives who have passed away, and the new life that has begun—all these make up the Xi Molin we know today. She is incredibly grateful and thankful that Rong's father adopted her, giving her another home and loving family members.

The long and lyrical melody slowly echoed through the mountains, telling of endless longing.

Shu Xiangyu looked up at the blue sky and white clouds between the treetops, along with the dappled sunlight, and felt that the moment was truly peaceful and serene.

When the music ended, Schimerin finally couldn't hold back his tears.

She longed for her parents, grandparents, and brother to hear her play. They would be incredibly proud, laughing and praising her, and they would boast about it to others…

"Mo Mo, as long as you get better and better, I believe your family will be happy for you and more at ease."

Shu Xiangyu gazed at the tombstone in front of her, hoping only that she could live well with this hope for the rest of her life.

Schimerling nodded; she understood.

Before leaving, Shu Xiangyu took a picture of the sapling's current height with her phone, so she could see how much it had grown when she came back in the future.

After returning to Chengdu from Jiangyan, they took advantage of the early hour and visited the famous panda base.

I saw the incredibly cute giant pandas and their hungry cubs, took many photos, and ate a lot of delicious food.

……

This summer vacation, Shu Xiangyu unexpectedly stayed at home for three weeks.

She frankly stated that she wanted to rest for a while longer and didn't want to waste her energy on things that weren't useful.

Not knowing when she might have to leave, Xi Molin spent all his time with her, cherishing every moment, except when he was busy with tutoring and Taekwondo training.

However, this feeling of near possession had been bothering her for a long time.

She does this almost every time her sister comes back.

She didn't know what was wrong with her...

For a while, she thought she might be sick, sick in a strange and bizarre way, and she couldn't control her heart. She kept thinking about her sister, wanting to be close to her, and even imagining having a closer relationship like the male and female protagonists on TV.

Especially when her sister was sleeping next to her, even though they were very close, almost touching, a chaotic restlessness would occasionally surge within her, making her uneasy and causing a thin layer of sweat to quietly form on her back.

Later, she inadvertently asked Fang Tian about it and learned that it was a different kind of feeling besides family and friendship.

But most of these relationships exist between men and women, like the poignant love stories depicted on television. However, she and her sister are not only both girls, but also sisters.

is it possible?

Is it possible to find love?

She felt she was being too unconventional and too rebellious.

She remembered that when Lu Xiyi and two thugs harassed her, they said she was a 'lesbian'. She had heard her classmates talk about it and seen it on TV, but everyone said it was a disease, a perversion, a very serious infectious disease, and a disgusting thing.

An unspeakable fear and dread followed, along with a deep sense of guilt towards the Shu family. In the naivety of adolescence, she neglected her studies and ambitions, instead focusing on romance...

These moments of inner turmoil became more and more frequent, as if she were sinking into an inescapable swamp, getting deeper and deeper until she was completely engulfed by a lack of thought.

For a long time, she was restless and unable to eat or sleep, and her studies suffered as a result. Fortunately, her mother did not ask too much about it and just told her to relax.

My sister is becoming more and more beautiful and refined. She has a clear plan for her future and will definitely become a big star that everyone loves, earning a lot of money.

And what about her? How long can she, such an ordinary person, sleep with her like this? How long can she stay by her side in the future?

Thinking of this, Schimerlin felt his frustration and melancholy grow even stronger.

She always knew that her sister was very good to her, so good that it often made her have the illusion that outstanding people, regardless of their status, would always exude an alluring charm.

She is still a student who has just graduated from junior high school, and her experience and imagination are too limited and shallow.

Perhaps the only thing I can do is be a good little sister, stop thinking about things I shouldn't, stop hoping for things I shouldn't, and completely cut off all my unrealistic desires to be a normal person...

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