Prologue

His joyful heart was lost in an instant: "My father is already dead, I cannot go with you. I must stay with my sister"

At that moment, the tears could no longer be restrained, flowing out of the eyes one by one, sliding down the cheeks.

The body suddenly stiffened

... ...

The surgery was conducted very successfully

It was almost dawn, and he suddenly felt a deep hatred for how quickly time passed. He wished he could see her for just a little longer, just a little longer...

What should I do

The little girl, completely unaware, wakes up; the hospital room is empty and desolate

The tender voice anxiously called out in the ward, again and again... yet there was never a response

In the cold corridor, the bright white light expanded in circles before her eyes, like a gigantic vortex, threatening to draw her in

Finally, unable to hold on any longer, her small body collapsed like cotton

At the head of the bed, there is a small lamp, and by the faint glow it emits, one can vaguely see the little girl lying on the hospital bed

At that time, we will never part again

It was the kind-hearted mother of the little girl who took him in, and the little girl took the initiative to assume the responsibility of looking after him

He believes that she is destined to be the only light in his heart for a lifetime

It is the depth of winter

Child, are you alright

My mind is a blank

The little boy remained silent, tears streaming down his face as he bit his lip, allowing the middle-aged man to pull him out of the room, while feeling a suffocating pain in his heart

Please, do not forget me.

"Perhaps, it is best for you to come with me," the middle-aged man coaxed gently, "When you grow up, you will have the opportunity to find her again."

8 years ago

What do you want to do

He clearly remembers that during the time right after his parents' accident, he shut himself off and did not want to engage with anyone

However, not long after, he came to understand a principle: that gaining is equivalent to giving.

The little girl on the hospital bed is still in a deep sleep

The surgery requires a substantial amount of money; where should one go to obtain this sum?

She hurriedly ran through the hospital, repeatedly calling out that familiar name

She felt a bit puzzled and furrowed her brows. Due to lying down for an extended period, her whole body ached severely, and she struggled to sit up from the hospital bed

The meaning represented by this cartoon smiley face is known only to her and him

The little boy trembled as he tightly hugged his shoulders, an unprecedented despair nearly engulfing his small frame

He bit his lip and hurriedly turned around to run away

She reached out her hand to him, calling softly with a mix of sadness and joy: "Brother Junxi, please do not leave me..."

We will do our best. However, you must first bring your parents here to promptly pay the surgery fee

He does not want her to die

He was instantly astonished, slightly dazed as he looked up at the impeccably dressed middle-aged man sitting across from him

The delicate cheeks were tinged with a sickly flush, the eyes tightly closed, and the long eyelashes cast a row of shadows beneath the eyelids like two small fans

No parents? Then notify your guardian or relatives

When all the reliable relatives had left, he had almost tasted the coldness of human relationships, and at that moment, this middle-aged man unexpectedly reached out to help him

Brother Junxi! Brother Junxi...

We, we have no parents. The little boy hesitated for a long time, his voice as faint as a mosquito's.

Even when she is ill, even with her eyes closed, in his eyes, she remains so lovely, constantly tugging at the strings of his heart, so enchanting

The middle-aged man merely smiled: "However, according to what you said, your sister will undoubtedly die if she does not undergo surgery. Would you prefer to live apart from her, or shall you be separated by life and death?"

The sky was overcast, and the garden of the hospital appeared particularly desolate, with the bare branches of the trees lacking vitality.

If even her brother Lian Junxi were to leave her, how would she continue to live

However, the middle-aged man has already been urging him from outside the door

"Good! No matter what you want me to do, I promise you!" he replied with surprise, but after a moment, he seemed to slowly return to reality, hesitantly and cautiously asking, "What are the conditions?"

Having just undergone surgery, her body was too weak, her vision increasingly blurred, yet she still cried out in exhaustion as she ran forward

Brother Junxi

Tears streamed uncontrollably down her face as she unsteadily got out of bed, disregarding the pain in her body, and stumbled out...

She only has her brother Junxi left, and she must find him

In his eyes, at this moment, this middle-aged man appeared to be utterly sacred

A sharp light shot from the man's eyes: "But you must promise me one condition"

The little boy gazed at her intently

The middle-aged man was taken aback, thinking that he had changed his mind

He breathlessly picked up a pen and carefully drew a cartoon smiley face on her wrist

But why is heaven so unfair? She is so kind and innocent, why must she suffer from such a serious illness

They said they would be the closest people to each other, holding hands, never leaving or abandoning each other for a lifetime

We are no longer together, but we should still think of each other as if we were, okay

A few days later

Her gaze inadvertently caught a glimpse of the cartoon smiley face on her arm

At first, he was ungrateful, always speaking harshly to the little girl. Just when their relationship had finally begun to improve, misfortune struck again, as the only pillar of their home—the little girl's mother—met with an accident... They both became orphans...

Feeling empty inside, each step is taken with such difficulty

Where is Brother Junxi

It is time to go, the plane is about to take off

Someone gently patted his shoulder, their voice imbued with tenderness and care, as if guiding him out of a world shrouded in despair and thick fog

He gritted his teeth and mustered the courage to say: "Doctor, we are both orphans now, and I have no money on me at the moment, but I swear that when I grow up, I will definitely pay you back! Please perform the surgery on her as soon as possible!"

I have no money... but I can exchange my life for hers

On the winding paths, doctors, nurses, and family members of patients hurried by, none willing to linger for even a moment in the biting cold wind

Although your sister has been temporarily stabilized, her condition is rapidly deteriorating. You must urgently inform your family to bring money for the surgery fees! Otherwise, she will be in life-threatening danger

Child, I have already made it very clear to you. You should go back and inform the adults around you, your sister does not have time to wait any longer

She has not had a father since childhood, relying solely on her mother for companionship. It was not until the arrival of Brother Junxi that she finally had a playmate, and the home became a little livelier. However, her mother passed away not long ago, and now, apart from Brother Junxi, she has no relatives left by her side

The small body is trembling, with eyes filled with sadness and fear, as the scene of just having a conversation with the doctor keeps replaying in the mind

He recounted his situation in detail, leaving nothing out

He seemed to see the innocent and radiant smile of a little girl... Ever since the death of his parents, she had been his only reason to live

He kept vigil by her bedside for an entire night, his eyes fixed on her without blinking, as if he wanted to deeply imprint her image in his mind

The little boy fell silent

Upon hearing the words of life and death, the young boy's body trembled violently, his face suddenly turned pale as snow, and his lips were bitten tightly

He dared not look at her any longer, lest he might truly have second thoughts. However, he absolutely could not have second thoughts! Only after they boarded the plane would her surgery commence

At this moment, how could he know that his fate would be changed from this point onward

The heating is silently blowing in the ward

A boy of about eight or nine years old stood with his head down in an inconspicuous corner of the garden, as if he had been forgotten by everyone.

The middle-aged man brought him, who had been hungry for two days, to the restaurant, allowing him to have a hearty meal, and he inquired about his condition with concern

As long as you agree to go with me, as my son, I will pay to save your sister

The gloomy sky, after a whole day, finally began to rain at night

He ran back to the ward in one breath

A middle-aged man walked in and patted his shoulder: "She will be fine"

Anqing, you must live well and wait for me, I will definitely come back to find you again

She clearly remembers the promise made with Brother Junxi: if one day they were to get separated, they would draw a cartoon smiley face on their wrist. During particularly sad moments, they would look at the cartoon smiley face and smile, reassuring themselves that there was no need to worry, for one day, they would find each other again

Child, this is the rule, as stipulated by the hospital. A few days ago, I was able to make an exception and have your sister admitted to the emergency room for treatment based on my own guarantee. However, for such a major surgery to proceed, it is necessary for an adult accompanying you to pay and sign the necessary documents.

The little boy stood up numbly, leaning over to the little girl on the sickbed, and slowly left a kiss of parting on her cheek

The little boy ran while saying: "Uncle, I won't run away. Just give me 5 minutes, 5 minutes will be enough!"

In his eyes, there is a depth and sorrow that is incongruous with his age

The rain during this season does not fall heavily; the sound of the fine, dense rain seems as if the sky is sorrowfully lamenting something

In this year, Junxi is 9 years old, and Anqing is 8 years old

In a daze, following the middle-aged man, just as they were about to exit the hospital gate, he suddenly stopped in his tracks and abruptly turned around to run back!

I have a way to save your sister the middle-aged man said sincerely

Upon hearing this, his face instantly turned as pale as paper, and he grasped the doctor's snow-white sleeve in horror, saying: "Doctor, please! You must save her! She cannot die, she absolutely cannot die!"

Uncertain how much time had passed, amidst a vast expanse of bright whiteness, the figure of a small boy drew closer, occupying her hazy line of sight

She is extremely frightened