The morning sun is like fine and sweet honey, shining softly on this aqua blue seaside town.
It’s the beginning of another day, and people in the town are starting to get busy. The morning market has already started. Under the colorful cloth on the street, various items have begun to be sold. Fresh fruits and sweet pastries are eye-catching. I can't walk at a glance.
After closing the small sea-blue wooden door, Kerry greeted the others with a smile, and first went to the landlady's bakery to buy two bread sticks. The landlady looked at him with a smile and said, "I'm very energetic today too."
Kerry's expression was a little subtle, but he still nodded and said, "Yes, I'm waiting for him today too."
Hearing this, the landlady looked at Kerry worriedly, and her mouth was full of sincere comfort: "Mr. Xiaoyan will definitely come back, don't be discouraged." After all, there are different races, and each race has its own rules and regulations. The way of living.
The landlady later did not tell anyone about it, because although Qi Yan's identity as a mermaid was known to everyone, for the sake of unnecessary trouble, no one said anything about it, either privately or publicly.
Kerry was silent, but finally took the bread, said goodbye, and left the landlady's bakery.
Kerry felt that he had suppressed the emotion of longing very much. Ever since that time, Qi Yan heard a strange singing at the beach, and begged him to let him return to the sea for a while...
Kerry was reluctant at first, but later, he let Qi Yan go.
It was Qi Yan who saved him. He would not stop Qi Yan from doing anything. What's more, if something happened to Qi Yan's race, he stopped Qi Yan from rectifying his family. Then he was not only a sinner, but also a criminal. Will be resented by Qi Yan.
His caution will be trampled on in that moment.
Kerry wanted to go with Qi Yan, but was stopped by Qi Yan. It was a morning with clear skies. After Qi Yan left, he never came back.
Kerry's heart was empty. For some reason, he felt that he might die alone.
The longer the time passed, the bleaker Kerry's heart became. He did everything in a cycle every day, including bread, jam and milk in the morning, fruit for the day and utensils to be used for the day. At the end of the day, these things will disappear.
Day after day, Kerry felt like he was numb.
—Is the world without Qi Yan so painful
Lying on that empty and cold bed every night, sleeping with the frightening darkness, Kerry felt that his nerves were about to collapse.
A world without Qi Yan would be really sad.
I fell asleep in the dark night, but my dream was so gloomy and desolate. It was the middle of the night, and I woke up with a fright. I stared blankly at the inhospitable and terrifying room.
I've known for a long time... that he won't come back.
One night, sleepless.
As soon as a ray of morning sunlight shone into the house, Kerry got up, packed himself up, and continued to live a numb life.
Buy bread, jam, milk, fruits and candies on the way, and many children will come to listen to stories soon. Kerry chuckled bitterly. It must be these children who have allowed him to support himself until now.
"The sailing team is back!" Several children ran past the street in a hurry. Kerry glanced at them and then looked away.
"You're back?" A woman walked out of the house: "You're finally back. It's been half a month. I'm worried about you!"
Among the team was her newly married husband.
In the town, a group of boats goes out to fish every month. Because the distance is relatively long, it is called a sailing team. The ship sails at the beginning of every month and can return in ten days. However, this voyage lasted half a month before returning, so others did not worry that it was a lie.
But then again, what took them so long? Could it be that we discovered a new area with a lot of fish
After thinking about it, Kerry decided to follow everyone's lead and go to the port to take a look.
Approaching the crowd, Kerry could hear a sigh, or words of disappointment. Kerry's heart sank. Could it be that he encountered some danger and someone was injured
After pushing through the crowds, Kerry realized that the sailing team had lost its way and hadn't brought back many fish.
"Ah ha ha ha." The leader smiled awkwardly: "What can I do? On the third day at sea, the sea was full of fog, so it is understandable that I got lost!"
"You made everyone worry in vain."
"That's right, you actually have the nerve to laugh out loud, really..."
…
Complaints came one after another. Kerry turned around silently and was about to leave when he was stopped by the leader.
"Kerry!" The leader ran over: "Although I didn't catch any fish this time, I have a new discovery!"
Kerry blinked, wondering why he was telling himself this new discovery.
"On a patch of sea rocks, we heard the singing of mermaids!" The leader shouted: "It's really the singing of mermaids. The sound is beautiful, and it seems to be psychedelic. But because of the heavy fog, We didn’t hear it clearly, but we remembered it clearly.”
Kerry suddenly grabbed his thick arm: "Where?!"
"I don't know...it's too foggy, but I think this might help you."
The joy in Kerry's eyes was incomparable. He knew that Qi Yan would not abandon him. Something must have delayed his return, or... he had encountered some trouble and was waiting for him to save him!
"I want to go to sea!"
Kerry said that and was about to get on the boat, but was stopped by someone.
"Where are you going to go to sea now!" The leading uncle shouted: "We will go to sea again tomorrow. Then you can go with us."
Kerry thought for a moment and nodded. After all, I don’t know the place, but my uncle and the others have been there before.
"You should pack up properly tonight. Going to sea is not easy. Don't think too simplistically."
"Well, thank you!"
"You're welcome, Mr. Qi Yan is back, we are happy too!"
It can be seen that both adults and children miss Qi Yan very much.
That night, Kerry was so excited that he couldn't sleep, as if he would see Qi Yan tomorrow. But there is nothing we can do about it. Rather than waiting here like a walking corpse, it is better to go find him by yourself...
The next day, Kerry prepared everything early and prepared to set off with the sailing team. This time, many people gathered at the port, including men, women, the elderly and children. They all stood on the high platform in twos and threes. When they saw Kerry, they nodded to him encouragingly.
"We must bring Mr. Qi Yan back!"
"Come on, Teacher Kerry! We are waiting for you to come back!"
"Kerry, come on."
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The heartwarming words of encouragement made the tip of Kerry's nose sore. This was the first time he had experienced so many emotions after Qi Yan left.