Everything in the town hasn't changed, it's still the same old medieval style as ever. The familiar parquet stone streets, the familiar wooden sloping houses, the familiar flower baskets hanging slightly in front of the cross-timber windows facing the street. Several simple-looking women squatted in front of the door of the house, spread out batik cloth, dried colorful fruits, and kept chattering with their neighbors about the scattered parents.

It is also strange to say that Yang Haohui has lived in the old villa of the original world for 12 years, and has seen the wider outer heaven and earth of the Tianyuan Realm. entered the university palace of the world's first guard, which is rare for many people to squeeze their heads, and entered the most awesome combat class in the first year. Not to mention that half of his feet have stepped into high society, and he is no longer the poor boy who knew nothing when he first arrived.

But every time he thinks about it, the most memorable place for him is this small town where he only lived for three months.

Babbling hasn't left the Dream Soul Palace since he was born, and he just thinks that everything looks fresh and interesting. Every time she passed by a building or stall, she took Yang Haohui's hand and stopped to watch, her eyes revealing a deer-like joy. Sometimes it's a weapons shop, sometimes it's a weaving mill, but more often it's a stall selling fruit and snacks. Yang Haohui bought a piece of fura cake for Mo Meng and Babbling to eat, and he didn't like sweets, so he picked a few chewing grains and fruits to nibble on while walking.

At lunchtime, Mo Meng said that she wanted to eat some of the specialties here. Yang Haohui thought about it for a while, and led her and Babble into a slightly dilapidated cabin. Strangely, looking at the door number, this is not a restaurant, but a tavern, and an old man with reading glasses walks out of behind the front desk. When he saw Yang Haohui, he lifted his glasses in a little surprise, and quickly smiled with relief, and served three bowls of fruit cream soup with ice.

The old man's name was Dort, and Yang Haohui had bought a bottle of cold ale here.

There is a lot of vegetation in the Western Metaverse, and fruits are naturally the biggest feature. Mo Meng and Yi Ya both drank very sweetly, and the edge of the milk was pasted with a thin layer on their lips, like two playful mustaches. Mo Meng dipped the bad in a little foam on the edge of the bowl and drew a kitten's whisker for Babbling, and Babbling was not to be outdone and drew a very crooked pig nose for Mo Meng. Yang Haohui looked at the frolicking two without saying a word, but it was rare that he did not interrupt. He just fished out the largest fruit in the bowl and put it in the bowl for two, took two sips of the cold fruit soup, and turned his eyes to the door of the tavern, where the pebbled porch sparkled in the oblique sunlight.

The entrance, which is almost a meter wide, is full of starlight.

Three bowls of fruit soup, totaling 15 copper coins. But before leaving, Yang Haohui, who had always been stingy, pressed 2 gold coins at the bottom of the bowl and paid off the wine money that he owed for a long time for someone.

In the afternoon, babbling still insisted on dragging and refused to go fast. Yang Haohui was not in a hurry, and let her drag Mo Meng and herself around. Later, when she was tired of babbling, Yang Haohui asked her to sit on her shoulder and listen to her babbling all the way. From time to time, pedestrians on the street will greet Yang Haohui and ask if his hair can change color now, Yang Haohui smiled and nodded, saying that not only can he change color now, but also change two colors at the same time.

From east to west, from south to north, from the central square where it all began, to the majestic church where you first met some old nerve. The town is not big, but the three of them have been around for a long, long time. It wasn't until early dusk that they descended the hill, and finally stopped at the entrance of a farm in the back hills. The carpet-like meadow in front of you is also reflected in the setting sun, swaying slightly like waves of the occasional breeze. The door number that had loosened a few screws also shook, and the four big words "Hank's House" on it were crooked.

Yang Haohui pinched the travel ring on his ring finger, which contained several packets of marzipan and a bottle of brown sugar wine called "Lost Willow".

Only one of the familiar cabins had a bright window, and smoke was curling from the chimney. Apparently they had started preparing dinner early to welcome someone back home.

For some reason, he suddenly felt his vision blur a little. His left foot was raised and lowered, but he hesitated to take a step forward.

Some worried, some scared.

I'm worried that I'm too abrupt, and I'm afraid that I'm not doing well enough.

A soft little hand patted his back a few times, and he turned his head to see Mo Meng holding a white robe stretched out to him, and babbling with a small fist to cheer himself up. He smiled silently and took the white robe and draped it over his body.

It's not about showing off or showing off, but he once made a pact with the uncle who was too kind to be the most powerful guard. So he had to put on the roll-sleeved robe that represented the guard, and tell the man that he had never forgotten the promise.

The door opened at this moment, perhaps to go to the granary to marry some vegetables, and Hank carried a bamboo basket. When he saw the person in front of him, he was slightly stunned, and the bamboo basket fell to the ground. Then, with the sound of chaotic footsteps in the house, the five children scrambled to huddle in front of Hank, their eyes flashing with excitement that could not be concealed.

This is really a coincidental and not very formal reunion, but at this moment, no one cares about this.

The six of them gathered in front of the door, smiling together in the warm afterglow. Yang Haohui lost his mind for a few seconds, and subconsciously laughed.

In fact, he thought about the greetings when they met all the way, but when it came to his mouth, there were only the simplest four words

"I'm back. ”

"Welcome back!"

With a louder response, the five children rushed out of the room at the same time and pounced on Yang Haohui. Everyone rolled on the soft turf for a long time, and the sound of laughter echoed far and wide under the washed sky.

......

As the night wore on, the lights began to go out in the homes of Noldra. The border towns of the Tianyuan Realm are no better than the nightless capitals of the Reverse Heaven Capital, and the residents are used to resting early. From a distance, only a few torches were still lit, and I thought that the sentry post at the gate was still diligently guarding the night shift.

This town is always so peaceful, it can hardly be called prosperous compared to any other part of the Tianyuan Realm. But because of this, everyone can live a simple and eternal life, and the night is clean like an ink painting on rice paper.

When he just returned to Hank's house, Yang Haohui saw that Eccle and the others were wearing aprons with checkered patterns, and they must have been busy in the kitchen not long ago. He wanted to help, but was stopped by everyone, saying that since he was a guest from afar, he would just wait for dinner. He couldn't resist everyone's wishes, so he agreed.

The strange thing is that Mo Meng, who met everyone for the first time, seems to be very familiar with this place, and after introducing himself, he is very familiar with the babbling and running to the back kitchen to help, and everyone does not stop him.

When he was bored, Hank patted a plump watermelon and walked over. Yang Haohui did not refuse this kind of kindness that was suitable for the season, and sat side by side with Hank in the backyard of the cabin, holding half a sandy watermelon in his hand and eating it with a spoon. The greatest pleasure of summer is this, no air conditioner cold drink ice cream is as good as a watermelon from a well water town to quench your thirst.

Eat and eat, but neither of them has their mouths idle, and Hank himself is a man with a broken mouth to the point of being a mother-in-law. Have you had a good time in the university palace? Have you learned new refinements? Have any classmates bullied you? Have you solved the final exam that you didn't pass? Are you still used to eating? Do you recognize your bed when you sleep? Why haven't you seen you for a year, not only have you brought back a girlfriend, but also have an extra child...... I haven't seen him for a year, and this strong man seems to be holding back his stomach with questions, and finally found an opportunity to ask.

Hank's questions are not difficult to answer, most of them are trivial matters of life, and there is no need to ask questions. His teacher is He Yang Hao

Bacardi, who gets along with Hui day and night, thinks that his every move will be heard. But what he asked was still very detailed, maybe only by hearing the confirmation of the person concerned with his own ears could this too kind man be completely at ease.

So Yang Haohui answered very seriously, from the entrance exam to the actual combat class, from the final exam to the Eros Festival, from the babbling birth to the exchange competition. He patiently recounted the experience of the year to Hank, and was always available to answer Hank's occasional small questions. It's just that there are some things that he will selectively skip, such as Lieyu's entire arm turned into char in the first battle, or the fact that half of his body was lost on Margotic Island.

Everything was fine, the most he said.

It wasn't until most of the watermelon in his hand had disappeared that the conversation between the two gradually came to an end. The sunny day doll hanging from the eaves swayed in the breeze, and the simple smiling face drawn with a silver horn pen seemed to rise a little more.

"So that's how you came this year. Hank sighed softly.

"yes, it's probably not as exciting as you think. Yang Haohui said.

"Eating and drinking well is not strong, and I am content to see that you are healthy and healthy. Hank snorted angrily behind him and smiled, "I just didn't expect to turn around such a cute girl after not seeing her for a year, much more beautiful than the rumors." Speaking of which, it was the first time I saw the legendary 'ice carved porcelain doll', and I heard from a friend that the family was born in a family of guards, and the short hair that has been kept in order to facilitate the battle. Why did you stay long?"

"It's a long story, it used to be short-haired. Yang Haohui recalled the past when he heard the tide cliff is a wry smile, and he didn't say much but changed the topic, "Don't talk about me, how are you?"

"Hey, why are you mentioning me?" Hank sighed, patting his thigh, "I don't have any skills, not to mention that there are five children who are oil bottles, who can follow me like a bear?"

"Righteousness and courage, this is your merit. ”

"Kuhaha, people don't think like that, besides, I'm not still sick?" Hank smiled and shook his head.

Yang Haohui stopped in time, he naturally knew that what Hank said was corridor brittleness, and he also knew that his heart was by no means as free and easy as he said.

Yang Haohui hesitated for a moment, then took out the bottle of Lost Willow from the ring and pushed it to Hank's side, "I have written it in the letter, I hope you can like it." I've put the marzipan in the cupboard, so don't let Yurina and the meat balls eat too much. ”

"Kuha, you can still remember. Hank took the bottle and shone it in the moonlight, the sugar crystals in the wine sparkling, "Will you invite me to have a drink when you become an elemental?

"That time it was your money, and this time it's my real treat. Yang Haohui pointed to the rolled-sleeved robe on his body, "In addition, although it can only be regarded as a half-internship, I can also be regarded as a guard." Finally, it is fortunate that it has not been dishonored, and it should be celebrated. ”

"Why do you always calculate so clearly, you kid ......" Hank shook his head and smiled bitterly, but instead of drinking, he put it aside.

"Don't like it...... Sorry, I'll bring a bottle of something else next time. Yang Haohui scratched his head.

"How, I just don't want to drink it now. Hank said, "When you were talking to me, I was actually thinking, Little Haohui has girls who like it, and I need to keep a whole bottle of good wine." Then save some money for you as a bride price for your daughter-in-law, and then buy a small house as a wedding room, and I don't have to worry about anything. Wait for your kids to take this bottle of wine when they are full moon, hey...... This is the strongest|Guard Yang Haohui honored me back then, and he had a lot of face when he said it. ”

"You've thought so much for me......" Yang Haohui wanted to smile, but he felt that the corners of his eyes were sour. He rubbed his eyes vigorously to cover up the past, and said softly, "The money should be kept for Eckel, it's impossible for me to be with Mo Meng." ”

"I've prepared Ecker's share, and the others aren't all of age. Hank looked in the direction of the kitchen in the room behind him, "Are you not satisfied with such a big girl who likes you?"

"If I have the opportunity to marry a wife in the future, it will definitely be Mo Meng. Yang Haohui lowered his head and smiled, "In my eyes, there is no better girl than her in the whole world." I like her, I like her until I explode. But that's why I can't be with her. ”

After speaking, even Yang Haohui himself was stunned, this was the first time he had confessed his heart in front of others. He didn't know why these words that should have been hidden in his heart would naturally blurt out, maybe he had been holding back for too long and wanted to confide, or the uncle in front of him was one of the few people he could feel relaxed and trusted.

"It's the first time I've heard you so honest, I'm really not used to it. Hank scratched his stomach with a smile, groaned for a moment and slowly put away his smile, "Is it because of your 'amnesia'?"

As the only one who knew the secret of Yang Haohui's fake amnesia, he could easily guess the reason, Yang Haohui did not hide it, and nodded: "What kind of person was I before, because it might scare you, it's not good to tell you directly." But I'm looking for two people, two people who are important to me. If successful, the future is destined to return to a ...... Far away. If you can't find it, you'll probably die on a battlefield where you're confronting Shadow Warrior...... Anyway, no matter what the result is, it won't have a good ending with Mo Meng, it will only delay her. If the end of a script is destined to be a tragedy, then the best way to cut off the tragedy is not to put pen to paper. ”

"Because you're a holy ......," Hank said again.

"Well, these things can't seem to be avoided without those two words. Yang Haohui responded softly to his unfinished words, raised his head and smiled, "It turns out that I am like this, always different from others, but unfortunately I can't even figure out what I am now." ”

"Why don't you ask the girl's family what it means, even if you want to go back, if she's willing to go with you?" Hank frowned.

"If I asked, Mo Meng would definitely agree. Yang Haohui gently scraped off the remaining flesh of the watermelon with a spoon and put it in his mouth, "That's why I can't ask, the Tianyuan Realm is her home, but it's not mine." Her relatives and friends are here, and I can't use the so-called love to force her to make a choice, that would be too cruel for her. ”

Hank fell silent, and Yang Haohui thought that his topic was too heavy and shut up in time. That's why he doesn't like to share his troubles with others, and one of the books he read wrote that human emotions are actually a kind of energy, and they also obey the law of conservation. When a person is not troubled, it must be because there is another person who is troubled for him.

Yang Haohui didn't want this person to be Hank, he had already borne a lot of past pain, and he shouldn't add more troubles.

"It's okay Uncle Hank, you don't care about me......" Yang Haohui tried to think of something to ease the atmosphere.

"Why can't you stay here?" said Hank, "I don't know where that far-flung place is, but if you can find the person you're looking for in the future...... Why don't you stay in Tian Yuan?"

Yang Haohui was stunned, and subconsciously replied: "Didn't I tell you, this is not my home." ”

"Why can't you stay here if it's not your home?" and what do you think your home is?" Hank tilted his head and grinned suddenly, "I've noticed one thing since then, Xiaohui, you've always been a thief and a smart child, but you've always been stupid at the simplest questions." ”

There are many whys, and Yang Haohui also thought of many answers. Isn't it a matter of course to return to my hometown? I'm not from the Tianyuan Realm, why should I be here to make a fuss? I'm an alien here, why should an alien get involved in the lives of the indigenous people here......

"I'll just ask you one thing, Xiaohui, are you happy here?" Hank said again.

Yang Haohui hesitated for a moment and nodded.

"Kuha, isn't that enough? Hank laughed heartily and looked up at the starry night sky, "I've always thought that where home is, never refers to where you come from or a house, but people. ”

"People?"

"Where your loved ones and those who love you are, there is home. Hank tapped his fist on the plank under his buttocks, "It's like this little doctor's house, it can be built anywhere." But because of the group of children here, it will become my home. Without any of them, this would not be Hank's House anymore. ”

He turned his head to look at Yang Haohui, stretched out his hand and rubbed Yang Haohui's hair: "There are already people who love you here, aren't they?"

Hank's hand was as generous and warm as ever, but Yang Haohui only smiled bitterly. How can he be considered a person who loves him? Does such a person really exist? He once pretended to preach the beauty of the world to Yeyin, to Geng Yan, and to Mono, but it was just an encouragement that even he did not trust and deceived himself.

He grew taller and stronger. He was no longer alone in the Tian Yuan Realm, and there were many companions around him. But he still felt that he was the dead child running in the rain and mud, and the loneliness had been carved into his bones, and he didn't even dare to make the slightest expectation.

Do you know, Mr. Hank? I've tried to trust people, but I'm not destined to fit in with the world. The only time I trusted the love of others, I was greeted by a pepper jar that mockery was malice thrown to me by one of my favorite girls. Now I'm just trying to play the role of someone who others like, and I don't even dare to reveal my past to you. Everyone likes "Yang Haohui" instead of "me", if only my friends could see my true side...... I'm going to be a human again.

A clear and cold chill spread from his heart, and Yang Haohui heard the familiar laughter again, with caustic self-deprecation and deathly ridicule. He clenched his chest without a trace, and exhaled a thin white mist on this hot summer night.

"There will be. Yang Haohui said with a chuckle.

"Sure, I've said it all, it's already there. Hank withdrew his palm, he looked at the living room behind him, and suddenly asked, "Xiaohui, do you remember what day it is?"

"Today, August 13, 619 A.D., what's wrong?" Yang Haohui was puzzled by the sudden turn of the subject.

"Remember what I just said?" Hank pointed in the direction behind Yang Haohui and said with a smile, "Here, in the Tianyuan Realm, there are people who love you. ”

Yang Haohui was stunned for a moment, and looked at Hank's fingers. The flickering lights in the living room were all extinguished at this moment, and everything suddenly went into darkness. At the same time, 13 sparkling candles came into his eyes.

Behind him, Mo Meng, Eker, and the other five children formed a circle, babbling not high enough to stand at the feet of everyone. Together, they held a large disc with a beautiful decorated cake in their hands. The thirteen candles are thirteen burning colored candles, the shimmer of light flowing on each person's face, like a pile of jewels stacked together. Hank took advantage of the situation to pull Yang Haohui up and walk in front of everyone, and buckled a straw hat on the table to his head.

"Kuha!Dengdenden!Surprise!" Hank laughed and made a very comical gesture, and then he snapped his fingers, and everyone in the little cabin shouted in unison.

"Happy birthday, Yang Haohui!"

Yang Haohui froze in place, and only then did he come back to his senses. He only remembered that last year's day was the day he came to the Tianyuan Realm, but he had long forgotten that today was also his birthday. He stared down at the cake on his plate, a thin layer of light reflected in his pale chestnut pupils.

It was a somewhat humble cake, with uneven cream and a crooked "Happy Birthday" written in cocoa sauce. The only decoration is a tin alarm clock with a pink ribbon tied to it, playing old-fashioned birthday songs with low sound quality. But Yang Haohui suddenly laughed, he moistened his eyes with a smile and smiled, and quietly erased it for a moment covered by his sleeve robe.

I cried last time, and I can't be ashamed this time.

"I'm making the cream, and you're on the cocoa!" said Ecker with a smile.

"The sugar on the top and the sugar on the top is what I hid...... No, I bought it. Yurina almost told the truth, and quickly covered her mouth.

"The base of the cake is a fla cake, we don't have much money so we have to make do with it, and I hope your Excellency will forgive us. Naji Uzumon said apologetically.

"The words were written by Xiao Jiu! Xiao Jiu just learned to write! Brother, you want to praise me!" Xiao Jiu shouted as if he was invited.

"Mmmmmmmmmm

"Babble! Gasped!" babble, gesturing and pointing to the top of his head.

Yang Haohui never said a word, just nodded and thanked everyone in turn. He is a screenwriter in the drama club and an honor student with perfect scores in composition in elementary school. But at this moment, he couldn't describe his mood in any words. He looked at Mo Meng, who was also silent, and the two laughed silently and tacitly through the candlelight.

There is no need for too many words, this birthday party must be Mo Meng's idea again, speaking of which she has always been a rather willful girl in this regard. In fact, everything before was foreshadowed, presumably this girl must have used a communication snail to inform Hank and the others of her birthday time in advance, and she and Hank's family have long been privately acquainted. The straw hat that served as the birthday hat was brought by her in the name of shade, and when Hank fastened the hat to his head, he saw a pink tag with "13" engraved on it that had already been secretly placed in the brim bow.

That alarm clock was also the gift he had inadvertently given to Mo Meng, but he didn't expect this girl to stubbornly stay until now.

He understood why she had chosen this alarm clock as a gift, but she understood that it was the best gift he would love.

Needless to say, it's just you.

So she just said, "Blow out the candles and don't forget to make a wish." ”

So he just responded softly: "Hmm." ”

The midnight bell rang at the right time, and in the expectant eyes of everyone, Yang Haohui closed his eyes and clenched his fists in prayer, making a wish that was a little greedy and as beautiful as a dream.

He hoped that what Hank said would one day come true.

August 13, 619 in the Yuan calendar, finally ended in a bright summer night under the stars, and when the night sun returned to the small attic where he once lived, he had a rare good night's sleep.

This year, Yang Haohui did not congratulate himself on his birthday in the mirror.

For the vast majority of people, this day was no different from usual.

At this moment, Yang Haohui was thirteen years old.

S: Since Yang Haohui was still not at ease, he didn't look at the sea in the end.

May everyone's hearts be like grass and trees, and love like the warm sun