In the afternoon, the warm sunlight bathed the earth like a gentle mother softly stroking her child's cheek. The cloudless sky was a brilliant, crystal-clear blue that gladdened the heart and refreshed the spirit. Li Rufeng, Ayina, and Mei Yuxin, like three joyful little sprites, had come to the banks of a crystal-clear stream.
The stream bubbled along, making a crisp, pleasing sound like a wonderful melody that made one want to sway to its rhythm. The grassy riverbank resembled a thick green carpet, dotted with a riot of colorful wildflowers resembling a carefully manicured garden set by nature. Butterflies fluttered gracefully among the blossoms, their light movements adding a touch of liveliness to the tranquil scene.
The three of them placed their dirty clothes on a nearby washing stone, which stood like a silent Guardian waiting quietly for their arrival. Mei Yuxin meticulously sorted through the garments, looking like a virtuous young wife preparing everything for her family. Ayina, meanwhile, grabbed a wooden bucket and headed for the riverbank. Humming a little tune, she skipped toward the water, looking less like someone about to do laundry and more like a little bird just released from its cage.
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