Translator: Lonelytree
Ma Ji, when we meet again, Fll returm this a hundredfold!
My stomach was in so much pain that I couldnât feel anything, but the blood
kept coming out of my mouth.
I heaved a sigh of relief when I heard Mr. Lis footsteps. My vision turned black,
and I lost consciousness.
A four or five-year-old chubby little girl with a small braid looked up at a
ten-year-old boy. âCousin, you have to keep your word. If I can draw a
topographic map for you, you have to give me your oriole bird.
The boy squatted down so that he could look at the little girl. Nanxing, as long
as you can draw the map, Iâll not only give you my oriole but also capture more
for you
The girl frowned, âWe shanât catch them anymore. I want your oriole bird
because I want to let it go. My mom said we couldnât deprive any living beings
of their freedom. I pity the bird which is locked ina cage.â
The boy chuckled. âsilly, the bird is meant to be locked up and admired. They
have no reason to be free.
The little girl harrumphed, âNo matter what, I want to let the oriole bird go
The boy coaxed her. âAlright. Ill do as you say. Quickly draw the map for me.
Our Nanxing is the best. She can draw a map at such a young age. Sheâs not as
stupid as Tong Mo!
The little girl pursed her lips in joy. âReally? Am I really smarter than Cousin
Mo?
of course, you only went once to Xiang Yang Island, and you could already
draw the map. Tong Mo has been there twice, but he still canât draw the map!
Donât you think heâs stupid?â The boy continued to coax her.
The little girl had already started drawing on the paper. She said, âCousin Mo
just didnât pay attention. If he really wanted to, he would definitely remember
Cousin Zhuo, why do you want this map?
The boy paused for a moment before saying, âTm afraid that after Nanxing
grows up, I wonât be able to find Nanxing anymore
The little girl stopped writing and had a look of realization on her face. âThatâs
right. What if Cousin Zhou canât find the island in the future!
The boy nodded. âThatâs right. Thatâs why I want you to memorize all the places
youâve been to. That way, Tll always be able to find you!â
The little girl agreed deeply and continued to work hard to draw the map.
The boy happily took the map and left. He even told the little girl, âDonât tel
Auntie and Uncle. I want to give them a surprise, okay?
The little girl nodded seriously. âYes, okay! Letâs scare them when we show up
at the islands together.â She covered her mouth and giggled. She told her
cousin to bring the oriole bird to her.
Another young boy walked out with a sullen face and lectured the little girl,
âGirl, you are too gullible. He gave you the bird, and you told him all your
secrets? What if he is a bad person?n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
The little girl did not care. âHeâs not a bad person. Heâs Cousin Zhuo!
The little boy sneered. âAnd youâre gullible!â
The little girl was unhappy. âTm not! Cousin Mo, I hate you! You always bully
me!â
The little boy snorted and turned his head away.
The little girl raised her little fist and punched the little boy. âYouâre a bad
cousin!
The little boy ignored her.
The little girl cried out loud.
The little boy frowned helplessly. He seemed to have run out of patience. He
had no choice but to pat the little girl on the head. âAlright, donât cry anymore.
Youâre not gullible.â
The little girl sobbed pitifully as she looked at the little boy.
The little boy sighed. âGrow up quickly. Youâll be smarter when you grow up.â