Rebirth of the Princess Pearl

Dong'er and Nan'er walked quickly towards Xiaoyanzi's residence with a nervous and excited mood.

As Nan'er walked, he whispered to Dong'er, "Brother Dong'er, do you think mother will agree to our traveling? Humph! My heart is beating like a little rabbit in my arms! Humph!"

Dong'er gently patted Nan'er's shoulder and comforted her, "Nan'er, don't worry too much. Let's explain to mother the benefits of traveling, which can increase your knowledge and broaden your horizons. Maybe she will agree! Humph! Just like those who work hard to seize opportunities, there will always be hope! Humph!"

Soon, they arrived outside Xiaoyanzi's door. Nan'er took a deep breath, walked forward and knocked on the door gently, shouting, "Mom, brother Dong'er and I are here to see you, hum! There is something I want to tell you, hum!"

Xiaoyanzi's voice came from the room: "It's Nan'er and Dong'er, come in quickly, hum!"

Dong'er and Nan'er pushed the door open and walked in, only to see Xiaoyanzi sitting at the table, looking at some accounts or something.

Little Swallow raised her head and said with a smile, "Oh, you two are in such a hurry, what's the matter? Humph! It's like a matter of urgency, come on and tell me, huh!"

Nan'er looked at Dong'er, then mustered up the courage to say, "Mom, this is what happened. Brother Dong'er and I were thinking, can we go out and travel together? Humph! We want to see the outside world and gain some knowledge, huh! Just like a little bird that longs to fly freely, it wants to leave the nest and explore the outside world! Humph!"

When the little swallow heard this, she frowned slightly and said, "Traveling? That's no small matter, huh! Although the world outside is wonderful, it also has many dangers, huh! Just like under the seemingly calm sea, there may be hidden reefs, huh!"

Dong'er said quickly: "Aunt Xiaoyanzi, we know there is danger, but we have all grown up, hum! I have learned a lot of skills from my master, and I can protect Nan'er, hum! Just like that brave knight, he will protect the people he wants to protect, hum!"

Xiaoyanzi looked at Dong'er, then at Nan'er, thought for a moment and said, "Do you really want to go? Humph!"

Nan'er and Dong'er nodded vigorously and said in unison: "Well, mother (Aunt Xiaoyanzi), we really want to go, hum!"

The little swallow sighed and said, "Oh, forget it, you are all grown up now, it's time to go out and explore the world, hum! But you have to promise me that you must pay attention to safety, don't be reckless when encountering things, and use your brain more, hum! Just like the little lamb who goes out, he must always be alert to the wolves around him, hum!"

When Nan'er and Dong'er heard that Xiaoyanzi agreed, they jumped up excitedly. Nan'er shouted, "Wow, Mom, you are so kind! We will definitely pay attention to safety, just like a good and obedient baby. We won't let you worry! Huh!"

Dong Er also smiled and said, "Aunt Xiaoyanzi, thank you for your trust. Hum! We will definitely travel well and come back to tell you many interesting things. Hum! Just like the explorer who returns with a lot of new stories! Hum!"

After leaving Xiaoyanzi, Nan'er said to Dong'er happily: "Brother Dong'er, that's great. We can finally go out and travel. Huh! I have already begun to imagine what the outside world is like. Huh! Just like a child who is about to open a mysterious treasure box, I am full of anticipation! Huh!"

Dong'er smiled and said, "Yes, Nan'er, but before that, I have something else I want to tell you, hum!"

Nan'er asked curiously, "Brother Dong'er, what's the matter? Humph! Just like a child waiting to open a present, full of anticipation! Humph!"

Dong'er scratched his head and said a little embarrassedly: "Nan'er, actually...actually I like a girl, hum! Her name is Su Jinyao, and she is the granddaughter of an official, hum! It's like suddenly seeing a shining star in the crowd, and I am attracted to it at once, hum!"

When Nan'er heard this, her eyes widened and she said in surprise, "Wow, Brother Dong'er, you like someone else, huh! This is really big news, huh! What kind of girl is she? Huh! Just like a curious little kitten, I want to know everything about her! Huh!"

Dong'er showed a gentle smile on his face and said, "Nan'er, Jinyao is so gentle and always speaks softly, hum! Just like the gentle breeze in spring, it warms people's hearts, hum! And she is also very talented, proficient in poetry, calligraphy and painting, hum! Just like the talented women in ancient times, people admire her very much! Hum!"

Dong'er paused, and then described Su Jinyao's appearance in detail: "Nan'er, do you know that Jinyao is so beautiful! Humph! She has long, black and shiny hair, as smooth as the gurgling stream. Every time she flicks it, it seems to create ripples. Humph! Her eyes are like the deep lake water, clear and bright, as if hiding thousands of stars. Just a glance can make people fall in love with it. Humph! Her nose is straight, like the beautiful mountain peak, just right. Standing in the middle of her face, it adds a bit of noble temperament, hum! That cherry-like little mouth always has a faint smile, and the lip color is like that of a delicate rose. When it opens slightly, the sound it makes is so pleasant to the ear, hum! Her skin is as white as snow, as if it could squeeze out water with a light pinch. Under the sunlight, it is just like the sparkling mutton-fat jade, hum! The whole person standing there is like a fairy walking out of a painting, so beautiful that people can't take their eyes away, hum! "

Nan'er smiled and said, "Wow, she sounds great, hum! Then how do you know her, Dong'er brother? Hum! Just like the little listener who wants to know the beginning of the story, he is eager to know! Hum!"

Dong Er recalled: "It was at a poetry meeting. I followed my master to attend it. She was there too. Hum! She was reciting a poem at the time. Her appearance and voice attracted me. Hum! Just like a bee attracted by nectar, I couldn't take my eyes away. Hum!"

Nan'er joked, "Haha, Brother Dong'er, so you are attracted to her in this way, hum! Have you confessed your feelings to her? Hum! Just like the little audience who wants to know what happens next, they can't wait! Hum!"

Dong Er blushed slightly and said, "Not yet... not yet, hum! I'm still thinking about what to say, hum! Just like that hesitant student facing a difficult problem, not knowing how to start, hum!"

Nan'er patted Dong'er on the shoulder and encouraged him: "Brother Dong'er, if you like her, just be brave and confess your feelings. Humph! Just like a brave soldier charging into battle, don't be afraid of being rejected. Humph! Maybe she likes you too. Humph! Just like that beautiful thing, there will always be a surprising ending! Humph!"

Dong'er nodded and said, "Well, Nan'er, you are right. I have to find a suitable opportunity to confess my feelings to her. Humph! Just like the arrow that waits for the best moment to shoot, it has to hit the target right away! Humph!"

After a few days, Dong Er made careful preparations and planned to meet Su Jinyao and confess his love to her. He arrived outside the garden of Su Jinyao's house, feeling extremely nervous and kept lingering at the door.

At this time, Su Jinyao and her maid were admiring the flowers in the garden. The maid saw Dong'er at the door and said to Su Jinyao, "Miss, look, it's Master Dong'er. Hum! He seems to be wandering at the door. I don't know what he is doing. Hum! He is like a lost lamb who can't find the direction. Hum!"

Su Jinyao raised her head and saw Dong'er. Her heart was moved. She whispered to the maid, "Go and invite Master Dong'er in. Humph!"

The maid responded and ran to the door to invite Dong'er in.

Dong'er walked into the garden and saw Su Jinyao's beautiful appearance. He was so nervous that he couldn't speak and just stood there blankly.

Su Jinyao walked forward with a smile and said, "Mr. Dong'er, how come you have time to come to my place today? Humph! It's like that rare guest who suddenly came to visit, which is a bit unexpected, humph!"

Dong'er finally came back to his senses and stammered, "Jinyao... Miss Jinyao, I... I have something to say to you, hum! It's like someone who has a thousand words in his heart but doesn't know where to start, hum!"

Su Jinyao looked at Dong'er's nervous expression and found it a little funny and cute, so she said, "Mr. Dong'er, just say whatever you want to say, hum! Just like a friend who opens his heart and speaks freely, there is no need to be restrained, hum!"

Dong Er took a deep breath and mustered up the courage to say, "Miss Jin Yao, I... I like you, hum! From the first time I saw you, I was attracted to you, hum! Just like a moth to a flame, I can't control my heart, hum!"

When Su Jinyao heard this, her face slightly turned red. She lowered her head and said softly, "Master Dong'er, actually...actually, I also have a good impression of you, hum! Just like those two stars that are attracted to each other, shining on each other in the night sky, hum!"

Dong Er jumped up excitedly when he heard it, and shouted: "Wow, Miss Jin Yao, you like me too, huh! This is really great, huh! It's like a dream come true, I can't believe it's true, huh!"

Su Jinyao raised her head, looked at the excited Dong'er, and said with a smile: "Mr. Dong'er, since we like each other, we must get along well in the future, hum! Just like those two little birds flying together, they must fly through the wind and rain together, hum!"

Dong Er nodded quickly and said, "Well, Miss Jin Yao, I will definitely love you and protect you, hum! Just like the guard who guards the most precious treasure, I will not let you get hurt, hum!"

After Dong'er and Su Jinyao confirmed their relationship, Nan'er learned the news and was also happy for Dong'er.

Nan'er ran up to Dong'er and said with a smile, "Brother Dong'er, congratulations, hum! You and Miss Jinyao are together, this is really a happy event, hum! It's just like setting off fireworks during the New Year, festive and lively, hum!"

Dong'er smiled and said, "Nan'er, thank you, hum! If you hadn't encouraged me to confess, I don't know how long I would have waited, hum! Just like the traveler who found a bright light in the darkness, it's all thanks to you, hum!"

Nan'er waved her hands and said, "Brother Dong'er, this is your happiness. I just said a few words that should be said. Humph! Just like that friend who says a few words of encouragement when a friend needs it. It's no big deal. Humph!"

However, as Dong'er and Su Jinyao spent more and more time together, Nan'er gradually began to feel an indescribable feeling in her heart. Sometimes she would look at Dong'er and Su Jinyao being intimate, and she would feel inexplicably lost.

One day, Nan'er was in a daze in the garden alone. Jinhong ran over and said in a baby voice, "Sister, why are you alone in the garden? Humph! Are you worried about something? Humph! Just like the clever little ghost who noticed that his sister was unhappy and wanted to know what was going on! Humph!"

Nan'er came back to her senses, looked at Jinhong, forced a smile, and said, "Brother, sister is fine, hum! Just basking in the sun here, hum! Just like that lazy kitten basking in the sun, there's nothing special about it, hum!"

Jin Hong tilted his head and said in disbelief: "Sister, you are lying, I can see it, hum! You must be worried about something, hum! Just like that little adult who can see through the thoughts of adults, please tell me, hum!"

Nan'er sighed and said, "Brother, actually...actually I don't know what's wrong with me, hum! Seeing brother Dong'er and Miss Jinyao being so close, I feel a little...a little lost, hum! It's like the toy that originally belonged to me was taken away by someone else, hum!"

Jinhong blinked his big eyes, thought for a moment and said, "Sister, do you like Brother Dong'er? Humph! It's like that little kid who discovered the adults' secret, hitting the nail on the head! Humph!"

When Nan'er heard this, her face suddenly turned red, and she quickly said, "Brother, don't talk nonsense, hum! Brother Dong'er is my good brother, we are just brothers helping each other, hum! Just like those friends who grew up together, there is no other meaning, hum!"

Jinhong still didn't believe it and said, "Sister, I think you just like Brother Dong'er, hum! Look at your face, it's red, hum! Just like a little kid who was caught doing something wrong, feeling guilty! Hum!"

Nan'er said anxiously, "Brother, it's really not what you think, hum! I'm just... just used to playing and chatting with Brother Dong'er. Now that he's with Miss Jinyao, I feel like something is missing, hum! It's like playing with the little rabbit every day, and suddenly the little rabbit is gone, and my heart feels empty, hum!"

Jinhong nodded, not quite understanding, and said, "Oh, sister, don't be sad, hum! Maybe brother Dong'er will still play with you in the future, hum! Just like the lost lamb will always come back, hum!"

Nan'er touched Jinhong's head and said, "Well, brother, thank you, hum! I'm fine now, hum! It's like the sun that was covered by dark clouds has come out again, and my mood has improved, hum!"

Even though Nan'er said that it was okay, the complicated feeling in her heart did not really disappear.

Once, Dong'er brought Su Jinyao to the palace to play, and everyone chatted in the yard.

Su Jinyao smiled and said to Nan'er, "Sister Nan'er, I often hear Dong'er talk about you, hum! He said you were a lively and lovely girl. When I saw you today, it was indeed true, hum! It's like hearing a lot of good things about someone, and then meeting him/her in person and finding that it is indeed true, hum!"

Nan'er also smiled and said, "Sister Jinyao, you are the same. Brother Dong'er has praised you a lot, hum! He said you are gentle and talented, I think so too, hum! Just like the fairy that others talk about, I think she is really beautiful after seeing her in person, hum!"

Dong Er laughed and said, "Haha, the way you two praise each other is really interesting, hum! Just like those two little birds admiring each other, chirping and making a lot of noise, hum!"

However, while chatting with them, Nan'er would unconsciously notice Dong'er's gentle and caring look towards Su Jinyao, and her heart would ache slightly.

After the chat, Nan'er hurried back to her room, using the excuse that she had something to do. She sat on the bed, feeling confused, wondering what was wrong with her.

"Could it be... Could it be that I really have fallen in love with Brother Dong'er? Humph! Just like a person who has lost his way in the fog, he doesn't know what his true feelings are, humph!" Nan'er said to himself.

Just then, Zhihua and Mianyi came knocking on the door.

Zhihua shouted from outside the door: "Nan'er, I'm Aunt Zhihua, can you come in? Humph! Just like a guest who politely asks if he can enter the room, very polite, humph!"

Nan'er quickly sorted out her mood and said, "Aunt Zhihua, come in, hum!"

Zhihua walked in with Mianyi. Seeing Nan'er's red eyes, she asked with concern, "Nan'er, what's wrong with you? Humph! Are you feeling unwell? Humph! Just like a mother who finds out her child is feeling unwell, she's very worried, huh!"

Nan'er shook her head and said, "Aunt Zhihua, I'm fine, hum! I just had sand in my eyes, hum! Just like that unlucky guy who accidentally got sand in his eyes, he's fine now, hum!"

Zhihua looked at Nan'er, obviously not quite believing it, but she didn't ask any more questions. Instead, she said, "Nan'er, actually, I came here today to talk to you about love, hum! Just like an elder who wants to enlighten the younger generation, she comes here with concern, hum!"

Nan'er asked curiously, "Aunt Zhihua, what's the matter with your feelings? Humph! Just like a child waiting to hear a story, full of anticipation, huh!"

Zhihua sat by the bed, holding Nan'er's hand, and said, "Nan'er, I can see that your feelings towards Dong'er seem to be different, hum! Just like a caring person who can notice the subtle changes, I can see it, hum!"

When Nan'er heard this, her face turned red again, and she quickly said, "Aunt Zhihua, don't talk nonsense, hum! Brother Dong'er is my good brother, we are just brothers, hum! Just like those friends who grew up together, there is no other meaning, hum!"

Zhihua smiled and said, "Nan'er, sometimes you don't even know what feelings are, hum! Just like a fish swimming in the water, you don't know where it's going, hum! I just want to say that no matter what kind of feelings you have for Dong'er, you must face them squarely, hum! Don't make yourself too uncomfortable, hum! Just like a warrior who faces difficulties bravely, you must bravely face your own heart, hum!"

Nan'er lowered her head and said softly, "Aunt Zhihua, I understand. Humph! I will try to face it squarely. Humph! Just like a coward who tries to take the first step, I will try my best. Humph!"