Stars In His Eyes

"Don’t worry, dad, no matter how many years have passed, my second brother will always be my brother, we could never be strangers!" He Dongxue replied with a laugh. She didn’t understand why her father forbade her from pestering her older brother and sister-in-law. Regardless, she complied and went to her younger brother, He Da.

By this time, He Da had already left the room and was in the yard fixing his crutch with a knife. He Dongxue walked up to him and squatted by his side, "Second brother, how long have you been using this crutch? Dad is really skilled at making these! After he finishes cooking, we’ll ask him to make you a better crutch!"

Having said that, He Dongxue patted her chest and declared, "Second Brother, when I go to college, I’ll study medicine diligently. When I’m done learning, I’ll treat your leg and help you stand again!"

Although He Da knew his leg was gone and he wouldn’t be able to stand again, he didn’t want to discourage He Dongxue given her confident posture. So he simply nodded at her with anticipation, "Deal! I’ll be waiting for you to become a super knowledgeable doctor to help me stand up again."

The chatter of He Da and He Dongxue could be heard in the courtyard. Although He Teng couldn’t make out the words, he was awakened by the sound. Seeing He Zhilan sound asleep on him, he gently moved.

But that small movement brought a wave of discontent from the dreaming He Zhilan. With one sleepy motion, she landed a palm on his chin. Unaware of what she had just done, she shifted her sleeping position and muttered, "Brother, don’t move, let me sleep a bit more!"

He Teng was in a dilemma, not knowing if He Zhilan was confused or awake.