Looking quite pleased with itself, it wore an expression that almost made me laugh. Li Keyun squatted down, cradling the little roe deer's head gently in her hands, and said softly, "Little guy, I'll come see you next time. Be a good boy, now. Sister has to go, bye-bye."
Li Keyun slowly stood up, waved her small hand, and turned to leave with obvious reluctance. But the little guy refused to stay behind; without a moment's hesitation, it trotted after her, hopping and bounding around her as happy as could be.
Watching this heartwarming scene left a bittersweet ache in my chest. Three years ago, it seemed I had possessed something just like that, too. Only, what a pity...
Chapter 77