Chapter 177: Chapter 177: Charging Forward Like a Little Sea Turtle
Seeing that Hua Buwan had brought them two quilts as housewarming gifts, Xu Panqing, Ling Yunge, and Ling Qianfan were deeply grateful. This was exactly what they had been missing. Stepping forward to accept the quilts, their eyes brimmed with emotion.
"Miss Wan, you are too kind. We were just in need of quilts," Xu Panqing said.
"Yes, Sister Hua, you are so thoughtful," Ling Yunge agreed.
"Thank you, Sister Hua," Ling Qianfan added, his heart filled with joy.
Hua Buwan smiled. "You’re welcome. It’s the least I could do. Since you’ve just moved here, there are bound to be many things you need to buy. If you need any help in the future, don’t hesitate to ask."
"We will," the three of them replied with smiles.
Hua Buwan chatted with them for a while longer before heading outside with Ling Qianjun. She wanted to see what Lingnan Cape Village looked like a thousand years ago. She couldn’t wait!
Xu Panqing, Ling Yunge, and Ling Qianfan watched Hua Buwan’s retreating back, their hearts overflowing with gratitude. They knew that in this unfamiliar place, they now had a friend they could rely on. However, they were also determined to rely on their own hard work; they would absolutely not become people who only moved forward by leaning on others. Following closely in Hua Buwan’s footsteps, they walked out and trailed behind the two of them.
Hua Buwan hadn’t expected the village to directly face the ocean. The sea stretching out before her was breathtaking, and the sandy beach was just as beautiful, complete with distant mountains and birds soaring in the sky. Taking a deep breath, she felt the ocean breeze brush past her. Her entire body and mind relaxed, and even the lingering depression from failing her exams was completely swept away.
As Hua Buwan strolled along the beach, the fine, soft sand beneath her feet let out a soft RUSTLE. Ling Qianjun followed behind her, stepping into her footprints one by one. The waves crashed against the shore, splashing white sea foam. She crouched down and touched the seawater, feeling its gentle coolness. Bathed in sunlight, the distant mountains looked exceptionally majestic. The lush, verdant trees covering the slopes resembled a beautiful painting.
Continuing her walk, Hua Buwan suddenly spotted a tiny crab scurrying across the sand. She approached it cautiously, intending to catch it. However, the little crab was clever and instantly burrowed out of sight. Hua Buwan smiled, reminded of the small crabs she had caught for Ling Qianjun earlier.
Suddenly, Hua Buwan noticed something moving in the sand! Her gaze locked onto a group of newly hatched sea turtles breaking out of their shells. They crawled forward with all their might, their tiny bodies filled with a deep yearning for the ocean. With determined steps, the little turtles advanced toward the water one by one. Their struggle was incredibly moving, and Hua Buwan couldn’t help but cheer them on.
The Ling family also stopped in their tracks, watching the little turtles nervously as they silently clenched their fists in encouragement.
Finally, the first little turtle successfully plunged into the embrace of the sea. It swam joyfully, as if showing off the ocean’s charm to its companions. Encouraged by this, the other hatchlings crawled forward even harder. A gratified smile appeared on Hua Buwan’s face. In this moment, she truly felt the power and beauty of life. Ling Qianjun and the others also couldn’t help but curl their lips into knowing smiles.
As the very last turtle entered the water, Hua Buwan turned to look at the Ling Family. She knew the turtles were about to embark on a new journey in the ocean and face unknown challenges. Meanwhile, she and the others would also continue moving forward, carrying this touching moment and a newfound reverence for life.
Having witnessed the entire scene, the Ling Family felt that they were just like those little sea turtles—facing the vast ocean, small and insignificant, yet dashing forward with all their might.
The future was in their hands!