Little Sun listened, his eyes bright with anticipation and hope. He firmly said, "I will definitely plant this red bean!"
So, we found a corner in the yard and began to plant the red beans. Little Sun carefully brought out the red bean seeds from the house, gently scattering them in the soil before watering them. As he worked, he spoke to the red bean tree as if it could understand him. I stood quietly beside him, silently blessing this kind child in my heart. I knew that as long as he worked hard and grew, one day he would be able to convey his feelings to his distant pen pal, Mei.
Under my guidance, Little Sun chose a fertile piece of land and planted a red bean seed. He would check on that seed every day, eagerly awaiting its sprouting. Finally, the red bean seed began to take root and sprout, growing a patch of tender green leaves. Little Sun was very excited about this; he constantly observed the growth of the red bean and shared his feelings and stories with it.
The red bean tree seemed to sense Little Sun's emotions and grew more lush. He was amazed by the tree's growth and began to imagine that one day it would bear beautiful red beans, symbolizing his longing for his distant pen pal, Mei, whom he had never met.
With Little Sun's careful nurturing, the red bean tree thrived and soon grew over a foot tall. He played under the tree every day and sometimes took the flute I had given him to play melodious tunes. During these moments, it seemed as if the red bean tree was quietly listening, swaying gently with the rise and fall of the flute's melody.
I know that the little grandson has entrusted his emotions to the red bean tree. He believes that this magical plant can convey his longing for his distant friend. Every day, he talks to the red bean tree about his feelings and stories, whether they are happy or sad. The red bean tree seems to have become his confidant, silently listening to his words and accompanying him through countless joyful childhood moments.
One day, a sudden storm swept through the town, with fierce winds and heavy rain attacking everything in its path. The red bean tree was destroyed by the storm and fell to the ground. Seeing this scene, the little grandson felt very sad because the red bean tree symbolized the emotional connection between him and his pen pal, Xiao Mei, whom he had never met.
As he looked at the fallen red bean tree, tears streamed down his face. He felt despair at having lost the medium through which he expressed his longing. At that moment, I walked over to him and comforted him, saying, "Little grandson, although the red bean tree has fallen, the spirit between you and Xiao Mei, your longing for her, will not disappear."
Upon hearing my words, hope reignited in his heart. He made up his mind to replant a red bean tree so that this beautiful emotion could continue. Therefore, the little grandson decided to write a letter to his distant pen pal Xiao Mei to tell her everything that had happened here.
In the letter, he wrote: "Dear Xiao Mei, I am Xiao Ming. We just experienced a storm here, and my red bean tree was destroyed. However, I want to tell you that I will never give up on our friendship and feelings. I will plant another red bean tree so it can continue to convey my longing for you."
The little grandson also described in detail the destructive power of the storm and the importance of the red bean tree in his heart.
He believed that as long as there was a firm belief and emotion in his heart, he could overcome any difficulties he faced. The young grandson decided to replant the red bean tree, vowing to continue this beautiful sentiment. He took even greater care of the new red bean tree, hoping it would thrive more than the previous one.
Every day, the young grandson meticulously tended to it—fertilizing, watering, and weeding—dedicated to sharing this beauty with the world. He shared all of this with his pen pal, Xiaomei, who lived far away. The young grandson also included some red bean seeds, hoping Xiaomei would plant a red bean tree as well, strengthening their bond.
Upon receiving the letter and seeds, Xiaomei planted her own red bean tree. Through this act, they maintained a close connection. Despite being thousands of miles apart, their hearts were tightly linked through the red bean trees. The young grandson gradually realized that true friendship and longing could not be hindered by any obstacles. Even if separated by great distances, as long as there was longing in their hearts, the red bean trees could convey their emotions across the miles.
He believed that with a steadfast belief and emotion in his heart, he could overcome all difficulties and maintain a beautiful emotional connection.
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