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Look at you, Amina, you haven't eaten for two whole days when you first came here. In the past month or so, you have been provided with warm clothes and three meals a day. This is all my gratitude to you. Your gifts and care! But now, you repay me like this? Your heart and eyes were eaten by wild dogs!

In the refugee camp, seeing Amina's disdainful face, Ade was a little out of breath.

His belly was trembling, and with the arm that slapped the table fiercely, he gained full momentum.

No, Mr. Ade. All this is not a gift from you, but a gift from this war. Thanks to this war, I lost a complete family in exchange for everything I have now. Maybe you also We should be grateful for this war, making you the person in charge of this shelter. Look at you, you are like a god at this moment.

Perhaps knowing that she would not be able to fool her no matter what today, Amina mustered up all her courage and sneered at Ade.

But without this war, you are nothing.

These words completely angered Ade.

His fat cheeks trembled, and he stretched out his thick fingers.

Get out of my office. I'll keep an eye on you and I promise you'll regret your rudeness and recklessness today!

In the roar, Amina grabbed her clothes, turned and ran out of the office.

The continuous tents form a refugee resettlement area with an area of ​​up to five square kilometers.

Along the path left by the messy tent gaps, Amina walked dejectedly to the tent that belonged to herself and Aunt Nila.

When she returned to her residence, some refugees had already gathered in front of the tent.

I have lived here for nearly two months, although the neighbors around me have changed one after another. Some of them left by themselves, and some left forever.

All the people who live here know that this place can only be used as a foothold. In a war that does not know when it will end, it can only temporarily have a place where it can live.

Amina, what did Adelaide tell you?

Yeah, you've been gone for a while.

Seeing the concerned eyes of those neighbors, Amina pursed her lips. He obediently sat beside Aunt Nila, and put his hands on his cheeks.

It's the same problem, he wants me to marry his cousin.

So this time you agreed?

No.

Amina shook her head, I rejected him, I'm done.

Looking at the depressed girl, the neighbors looked at each other in blank dismay.

Relax my child.

Aunt Mona, who was older, sat beside her and hugged that thin body.

No matter what, we will accompany you through it. The most he can do is to deprive you of food and clothing. He dare not do too much.

Yeah, we'll keep you from starving. Don't worry, my Mina. We've fought this damned war for so long, and whatever comes our way, we'll get over it.

Facing the comfort from the adults, Amina smiled. But when she turned her head to look at Aunt Nila, who was just muttering the names of her husband and son with blank eyes, she still showed endless worries.

at the same time.

In Ade's office.

I want that little bitch to have no food from now on! Starting tomorrow, no one is allowed to distribute food to him!

Seeing Ade who was furious, several helpers in the refugee camp were silent.

But if the Red Cross finds out, will there be any problems?

What's going to go wrong? Look at the world. Every day in this city, people die like wild dogs. Those people never care. What they want is to collect these garbage and There is only a little bit of aid pouring in here, and then take a photo and go back happily to show off; oh my God, I did another great deed today, and I helped so many displaced people People, helped them find warmth and hope! Bah! No one cares about my friend, no one really cares. It’s been so long, don’t you understand? Here, it has been abandoned by heaven. What we are now All we can do is to absorb nutrition in this damn war, and then wait for those politicians to negotiate a price, get enough benefits, and finally clean up this battered mess!

Although Ade's words were yelled out, there was deep helplessness in the eyes of the helpers.

They know that at least half of what Ade said is true.

There are really not many people who really care about here.

Excuse me, is Mr. Ade here?

However, just when everyone fell into silence.

The door of the office was gently pushed open.

What's up?

Looking at the young man standing at the door with a humanitarian aid name tag on his chest and a bulletproof helmet on his head, who looked nondescript but not at all awkward in this environment, Ade was stunned in anger.

It's really good to see you.

Seeing Ade who agreed, the visitor let out a long breath, and then he took out a photo from his pocket.

That is a photo of Amina's life that she posted on Youtube before - before the war came.

We are entrusted by a Chinese charitable foundation and are looking for this child. Her name is Amina.

ah

Looking at the photo in the young man's hand, Ade's whole body was petrified.

What are you looking for her for?

Ha, you don't know. This child is already a popular person on steam. Thousands of people have already known her experience. People are eager to know her current situation, Mr. Ade, Ade Mina, is she here? She must be here, and she can’t be wrong. Because in his YouTube feed, you have been mentioned. How is she now?

After excitedly introducing the situation, seeing Ade's face full of uneasiness and panic, the visitor frowned.

Mr. Ad, you'd better answer me now, Amina is doing well. Otherwise, I swear to God, you will regret it.

Yes! Yes sir, she is very well now!

Shocked all over, Ade quickly nodded his head like a chicken pecking rice.

Amina, I want you to pack your things now and leave here with us.

Amina's tent.

Looking at the Asian face in front of her, and Ade who stood at the door timidly and hesitated to speak, Amina only felt that she was dreaming.

The neighbors around had already learned some news from the helper, and at this moment they looked at Amina with complex emotions.

There was envy, jealousy, and even some faint hatred and resentment.

People are always like this. When you are having a bad time, many people around you can't see the badness, and they will lend a helping hand.

But when you become the lucky one and live too well all of a sudden, they often hope that you have a bad life.

Looking at those strange eyes, Amina bit her lip.

She shook her head.

No, I won't go with you. If Aunt Nila doesn't come with me!

Facing the stubborn child, the visitor touched his nose helplessly, smiled wryly and lowered his voice.

Amina, I want you to understand that this opportunity is not easy to come by. Our embassy has done a lot of work to solve your passport and go abroad procedures for this rescue. After this point, you may never There will be no chance like this.

Hearing the reminder from someone, Amina tightly held the aunt beside her.

Amina

At this moment, the woman who had been in a trance suddenly held her little hand instead.

Aunt Nila!

Seeing that her aunt, who had been in a state of mental dissociation for several weeks, regained some consciousness and called out her name, Amina leaned over in surprise.

They're... going to take you out of here, aren't they?

The woman looked a little weak, out of the state of madness, but she was actually a quiet and gentle person.

Facing the question, Amina bit her lip and nodded deeply.

Go with them!

But Auntie. What will you do if I leave?

There will be a way, my good boy. No matter what the war situation is, people will always find a way to live. But the things here, the things you have seen and experienced, must be known. So my Children, go with them! Find a safe place and tell the world about Omran, Danishk and... and about Joseph. When this war will end and what it will be like when it ends, for me It doesn’t matter to me anymore. But to you, to the future, it matters! Go my child, take your memory with you, and go make a difference in this country.”

After a moment of sobriety, the woman's eyes became cloudy again.

Danishik, Joseph, Omran.

She muttered again, as she had done so many times before, name after name.

Among those names, it was only her husband and children at first. But after that, it became a list of every familiar person she knew who had lost their lives in the war.

It was as if, as long as she started talking, those people would come alive in her world.

After looking at the woman for a long time, Amina touched the tears on her face, stood up from the wet ground of the tent and walked to Ade who was standing at the door.

Amina cough, it's about the two of us

Mr. Ad, I want to make a deal with you.

ah?

Looking at Amina with firm eyes in front of him, Ade was stunned.

What deal?

Take care of Aunt Nila, the words you told me will rot in my stomach.

Really? You swear to God!

I've told you, I don't believe in God.

Then how should I trust you?

Take my father Shukoman, my brother Omran, my mother Henila, Danishke, Joseph, Omran.

She read out a long list of names, which gradually overlapped with the murmurs of Aunt Nila who was slumped on the ground.

After reading for several minutes, Amina raised her right hand.

In the name of all of them, I swear to you.

Seeing the little girl's serious eyes, the fat on Ade's face trembled.

He nodded heavily.

make a deal!

In the blink of an eye, seven days passed.

Shanghai Airport.

Surrounded by Jiang Wenhai, a group of old fans and teenagers, Li Shixin stood at the exit of the station.

Looking at the endless crowd, the old fans seemed a little anxious.

Hey, it's already ten fifty. Why haven't you arrived yet?

Mr. Jiang, nothing will go wrong, right?

Wu Ming looked at his watch again and muttered.

No, I've already made an agreement with the Red Cross, they will have a special escort to bring the child back to China. Wait a minute, international flights, it's normal to be delayed by an hour or so.

Scratching the back of his head, Jiang Wenhai responded.

Beep beep beep beep!

Hey, who's kid is watching! Don't run around like this, what if you bump into someone?

Seeing the two playful children running past, Jiang Wenhai immediately complained.

The child's parents carried their luggage and smiled apologetically at him.

I'm sorry, my friend, seven and eight years old are disgusting, children are too skinny.

Smacking his lips, Jiang Wenhai hissed.

What do you mean to be annoying? It's obviously annoying, okay?

Hey, look at my mouth. I'm sorry my friend, I made a slip of the tongue.

The child's father patted his lips lightly, clasped his hands together and bowed to Jiang Wenhai.

He stretched out his hand not to hit the smiling face, rolled his eyes, and Jiang Wenhai turned his head away angrily.

The two children who had been reprimanded by their parents finally calmed down.

But it didn't take long for the hyperactive child to play again.

At this moment, at the exit of the airport, a thin figure wearing a black turban slowly walked out of the exit along with the crowd.

Huh? Is that it?

Amina!

The sharp-eyed young generals saw girls of the same age surrounded by the crowd at a glance.

Despite the language barrier, Amina was still taken aback when she heard someone calling her name.

Across the crowd, her eyes slowly fell on Li Shixin in front of the crowd.

Slowly, she opened the corners of her mouth, broke away from the Red Cross staff behind her, and ran over quickly.

Lee! Is that you?

Looking at the child who had never met before, Li Shixin nodded and smiled.

Just when he was about to speak, two playful brats ran over again.

Put your hands up!

After sprouting and smashing!

Boom!

Almost subconsciously, Amina, who was still excited just now, lay on the ground with her head in her arms.

This sudden surprise caught the attention of everyone around him.

Under people's surprised eyes, Amina who was lying on the ground raised her head slowly.

She looked around cautiously, with endless confusion in her eyes.

Silently staring at the two brats who imitated the voices in the war game, Li Shixin bent down, lifted Amina gently from the ground, and patted the dust off her body.

It's just a game, don't be afraid.

oh.

Amina understood this sentence in English.

She let out a long breath and showed a innocent smile of relief.

. Great. It's just...just a game. Hahahahahahaha

On the side, seeing the genuine happiness on her face, and seeing her attire, the bear's parents became serious.

The man casually pulled the brat who looked bigger, and slapped him with a slap.

I'll let you hide! You are not allowed to play messy games in the future!

Amidst the cries of the bear child, Wu Ming wiped away his tears, walked forward with a smile, and grabbed the slender arm of the little girl Amina.

Let's go girl, get on the dumplings and get off the noodles. Grandma treats you to noodles. Chinese noodles.

Although she didn't understand, seeing the kindness on Wu Ming's face, Amina raised her face and returned a big smile.