Chapter 200: Your Hair’s a Mess, and Artemisia Tofu
Chapter 200: Your Hair’s a Mess, and Artemisia Tofu
Lin Heng tossed a few stones into the river, and soon Xiao Xia joined in, picking up pebbles and throwing them into the water. Every time a splash burst up, she giggled with delight.
Children are endlessly curious about the world. She was learning about water and stones in the most natural way—by playing.
Lin Heng gently pulled her over to Xiulan’s side, then lay down on a large bluestone beside them to soak up the sun. It was still early, and a little sunbathing wouldn’t hurt.
Life doesn’t always need a purpose. This clean, beautiful bluestone, the warm sunlight, and the gentle murmur of the river all made him want to stretch out and relax.
Xiulan glanced at Lin Heng, who had closed his eyes to bask in the sun. She reached out and plucked a tiny leaf fragment from his hair, her hand lingering there for a moment.
Xiao Xia played for over ten minutes before tiring out and came to lie down on the bluestone to sunbathe as well.
Xiulan took the chance to lie down too. The bluestone had been warmed by the sun, and lying on it made her whole body feel toasty, front and back.
With her eyes closed, she listened to the soft river breeze, the crisp chirping of birds, and the gentle gurgle of the water.