Andrew couldn't help but feel incredulous when he saw this group of people swearing in unison, after all, selfishness was one of the nature of primates in his eyes, and almost no one was willing to sacrifice for the benefit of others except his closest relatives. Even simple promises are not easy to keep.

However, what was happening in front of him was the opposite of what he had expected, and he wondered if he was in a dream.

"They all made a vow? Why? Was it because of that so-called 'friendship'? What were they all thinking about?"

Andrew couldn't understand this behavior and couldn't make an evaluation, and he tried to respond to Charlotte's words, but found himself speechless and didn't know what to say.

"You're always using your own narrow mind to speculate about others, thinking that everyone is just like you. Think that what you do is the right way, and others should imitate your own actions. As everyone knows, this kind of thinking is extremely pedantic, like putting a lock on one's own heart, never seeing the real scene, not hearing the real voice, this is called cocooning self-bondage, do you understand?

It's not that you can't understand what other people think, it's that you don't want to understand. You think that their minds are as complex as yours, but you don't know that among children at this age, you are the only one who is different.

Innocence and purity are the characteristics of a young man's heart, and you don't even know anything about this basic common sense. I hope you can change your ways in the future and stop using yourself as a yardstick to measure others, which is a very ignorant act. Charlotte said sternly.

Jenny and Peter applauded in unison after hearing this, appreciating Charlotte's remarks.

After Andrew was taught a lesson by Charlotte, his face became more and more ugly, and he actually agreed with these truths told by Charlotte in his heart, but he couldn't show weakness immediately.

"Don't try to convince me with your own fancy theories, I have my own ideas, my own thinking, and I can't subvert it with a few words. If you don't think my promise is formal enough, I can swear to God now, and that should be enough. ”

Charlotte shook her head, rejected Andrew's offer, and then said, "I believe in them, and I believe in you. There is no need to swear, it is just a formality, and it has no practical meaning. If one day in the future, today's events really leak out, I won't trouble anyone, as long as you have a clear conscience. ”

Jenny answered at this time: "If someone doesn't keep his promise in the future, even if you don't pursue it, I can't spare him." I hate this kind of treacherous person the most. ”

Charlotte smiled and waved her hand to Jenny, "You don't have to, this matter has nothing to do with you, why do you want to involve yourself too." Besides, even if the identity of the person who leaked the information is ascertained, what are you going to do with him? Do you want to drive him out of the village? Be a man and leave a line, so that we can see him in the future. ”

Andrew was immediately dissatisfied when he heard this, and said through gritted teeth: "Charlotte, you didn't say that when you threatened me. You obviously mean that 'whoever dares to spread the word about today will be killed by my own hands.'" ”

"I'm sorry, but that was just a temporary measure, not my intention. But let people like you

If I give in, I will inevitably have to say a few heavy words, and I will have to do it as a last resort. ”

"Charlotte, you're amazing. I am far below you in terms of strength and intelligence, and I confess that this provocation is self-inflicted. From this day forward, I will not offend anyone again, and please don't let them alienate me. ”

Andrew's tone was a little humble when he said this, which was very different from his usual appearance.

"Of course not. I understand how you feel in your heart, being unruly is just the shell you put on for yourself, and in your heart you are actually desperate to be recognized by others, but you have chosen the wrong way, and the attention you get by offending others is actually an illusion, and disgust and recognition are really a thousand miles apart. I hope you can let go of your own defenses and try to integrate into our community, so that everyone will become friends with each other and your goal will be achieved. ”

"I see, thank you... You. ”

Andrew, who lost his mother at an early age, did not receive enough education from an early age, and his personality became more and more extreme, to the point that he could not control it later.

But now these words of Charlotte are extremely valuable proverbs for him, allowing him to see his true self and understand how to change next.

This is the first time in his life that he has said the word "thank you", and at this moment, he seems to have said goodbye to his past self, taken off the mask of hypocrisy, re-understood himself, and stepped into a new world.

"Charlotte... Why does it feel like she is completely different from before, as if she has changed as a different person, even the elders in the village do not have such a clear mind as her. Although she didn't get along with me for long, she knew me better than I did. Without her guidance, I am afraid that I would still be living in the dream world that I have woven by my own hands. ”

"You're welcome, it's fun to help others. I'm sorry to have delayed you so much today, but it's almost dusk, and it's time for dinner soon, and we can't play to our heart's content. In that case, let's go home sooner, there's no need to stay here, what do you think?"

The crowd agreed to Charlotte's proposal and walked the path leading to the village together.

Everyone walked home together, and Lulu, the black cat, who had been staying out of the way, was also following closely behind Charlotte at this moment.

Charlotte glanced back, smiled at Lulu, and said softly, "You're leisurely, and you don't know how to care about me." ”

Lulu immediately stared at Charlotte with innocent eyes, conveying the message with her gaze.

"You can handle this matter yourself, and I can't help it. ”

Charlotte found that she seemed to be able to read Lulu's thoughts, and parse the emotions she wanted to convey from Lulu's eyes.

"Is this the tacit understanding between the owner and the pet? They can understand each other, and they can communicate smoothly despite their different races. But why hadn't I felt anything like that before, I had been living with Lulu for a hundred years, it was strange. After going back to the past this time, it seems that many things have changed. ”

After the tea, everyone had come to the entrance of the village. After saying goodbye to each other, everyone returned to their homes.

Andrew before leaving,

He bowed solemnly to Charlotte again to express his heartfelt thanks and respect for her.

Seeing this, how could Charlotte accept it calmly, and immediately returned the salute without slacking off.

Charlotte took Lulu back to the door of her house, looking at the scene in front of her that was still fresh in her memory, Charlotte suddenly felt a long-lost emotion in her heart, and she didn't know whether it was sadness or happiness, and the emotions were surging in her heart like the rolling waves of the sea.

Before I knew it, my eyes were completely moist, and I couldn't control my tears, which kept falling from the corners of my eyes.

"Father, mother, the unfilial daughter has come back to visit you..."

The phrase was repeated in the depths of Charlotte's mind, and it was only after a while that it disappeared. Charlotte finally calmed down her complicated thoughts at this time, she knew that she couldn't face her parents like this, and it would only make them worry about themselves.

Charlotte raised her right hand, wiped the tears from her face, and put on a cheerful expression, she stepped forward and knocked lightly on the door.

Suddenly there was the familiar voice of Charlotte's mother from inside the door.

"Is Natsu coming back?"

"Mother, I'm back. Charlotte felt like she was shouting much louder than before.

A moment later, the wooden door slowly opened, and Rachel's face appeared in front of Charlotte. The moment she saw her mother's face, Charlotte felt that her tears were almost coming out of her eyes again, and she hurriedly forcibly held back, warning herself not to lose her posture in front of her mother.

"Why did you come back so early today? Your dad is still cooking. ”

"Is it early? We didn't pay attention to the time. Charlotte replied.

Rachel then asked, "And I feel that you seem to be much more energetic today than before, and your voice is much louder than before, is it something happy?"

Charlotte shook her head helplessly and said, "Where is the happy event? ”

"Okay, okay, let's go inside... Wait a minute, what's that behind you?"

Rachel was a little surprised when she saw the black kitten behind Charlotte.

"Did you bring this back? Don't you even feel it running behind you?"

Seeing that Rachel had already seen Lulu, Charlotte no longer hid it and said her request straight to the point.

"Mother, I have a request, if you don't agree, I'll stand here and not go into the house. ”

"What? You girl has learned to make demands now, do you want to adopt this cat behind you?" Rachel's tone was "aggressive", but her expression was quite relaxed. Although Charlotte has not yet explained to her the origin of the black cat, Rachel clearly has no intention of refusing.

"Mother is really smart, just guess it. I found this black cat from the woods, and when I met it, it had already injured its front paws and looked very embarrassed, and I used the spell that my master taught me to heal its wounds.

Later, I wanted to let it go, but I found that it stuck to me all the time, and I didn't want to leave anyway. I thought it was homeless and looked very pitiful, so I decided to keep it. I hope my mother will agree to my request. ”