What's your feeling at the beginning? The aloof lawyer is crying!

In the spring of the new year, the community carefully prepared a tree planting activity of great significance, aiming to promote green environmental protection concepts and enhance neighborly friendship. After Jiang Tingyan learned the news, he thought it was a great opportunity for his family to get close to nature, work together, and experience the difficulty and joy of life growth, so he enthusiastically took his family to participate.

At the event, the staff enthusiastically distributed a green sapling and a set of brand new tools to each family. When Lin Yuelin and Lin Ruize saw the small shovel and the exquisite little bucket, their bright eyes instantly flashed with excitement. They couldn't hold back their excitement and could not wait to happily circle around the sapling like two happy little bees. They looked so cute and eager to try.

Jiang Tingyan looked at the children's expectant expressions, his mouth corners raised, revealing a warm smile, and then began to demonstrate to the children how to dig a hole. He stood upright and firmly on the ground, holding the shovel with both hands as powerfully as pliers, and the muscles on his arms bulged slightly, showing the strength and stability of men. He first paused for a moment, adjusted his breathing and strength, and then suddenly inserted the shovel deeply into the soft soil. The moment he entered the soil, it seemed to be filled with awe and expectation for new life. Then, he cleverly used the strength of his legs, pushed hard, and at the same time, his arms worked together to pry lightly, and a small pile of soil clods with the fragrance of soil were easily shoveled up. With a "whoosh", the soil clods fell steadily to the side. The whole action was smooth and done in one go, showing his proficiency and competence.

Lin Yuelin was anxious watching from the side, and said anxiously: "Dad, I want to try it too, it looks very simple!" Before she finished speaking, she quickly picked up her small shovel, imitated her father's movements, and began to dig the hole hard. However, after all, she was still young and had limited strength. After just a few diggings, she was exhausted and panting. Her little face turned red like a ripe apple, and fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead, one by one, crystal clear, and slowly slid down her cheeks. Lin Ruize was like a loyal little guard, cheering for his sister: "Sister, you are great! Come on, come on, I will help you." After that, he picked up the shovel without hesitation and helped his sister shovel a few shovels. The brother and sister worked together and it was very touching.

Lin Wanyi stood quietly by the side, her eyes full of tenderness and kindness. She held a soft towel and a kettle full of water in her hands, like a guardian angel. From time to time, she handed the children a towel, gently wiped the sweat from their foreheads, or gently fed them a few sips of water, and never forgot to whisper: "Dear children, don't get too tired. Let's take our time. There's no rush." ​​That caring tone, like a spring breeze, gently brushed the children's hearts.

With the concerted efforts of the whole family, the pit was finally dug. Jiang Tingyan carefully held the sapling in both hands. The sapling seemed to be an invaluable treasure in his hands. With a focused and solemn look in his eyes, he slowly put the sapling into the pit, then raised his head and said to the children: "Come on, Yuelin, Ruize, you straighten the sapling. This is very important. Only when the sapling stands upright can it thrive towards the sky." When the children heard this, they immediately stretched out their hands and held the sapling tightly, their eyes full of expectations and a sense of responsibility, as if they had received a sacred mission. Jiang Tingyan squatted down and began to fill the soil carefully. He filled the soil into the pit shovel by shovel, and each shovel was gently compacted to ensure that the roots of the sapling were stable. After filling the soil, Lin Ruize volunteered to fetch water, wanting to water the sapling with the source of life. With firm steps, he carried a small bucket and staggered towards the faucet not far away. Along the way, the water in the bucket kept shaking with his steps, and some of it spilled out, but he was not discouraged at all, and still persevered towards his goal, and finally successfully brought back half a bucket of water. Jiang Tingyan took the bucket and slowly poured water on the roots of the saplings. Watching the clear water slowly seep into the soil, his eyes were full of hope and blessings, and he murmured, "Little sapling, you have to grow up quickly and become a touch of green on this land." Lin Yuelin also said, "Yes, little sapling, we will come to see you often in the future, you have to be good." The family gathered around the sapling, watching the water slowly moisten the land, with smiles of relief and satisfaction on their faces. Finally, they wrote down their hopes and wishes for the future on the tree plaque. Jiang Tingyan picked up the pen, pondered for a moment, and then wrote solemnly: "May this little tree witness the growth of our family, always be full of vitality, and be tenacious no matter how the wind and rain attack it." Lin Wanyi added: "I hope our family can be like this little tree, not afraid of wind and rain, thrive, support each other on the road of life, and welcome every beautiful tomorrow together."

In the summer, Jiang Tingyan carefully planned a trip to the ancient town, hoping to let his family appreciate the charm of history and culture and feel the tranquility and beauty of the years. The family came to the ancient town with great expectations. As soon as they stepped into the road paved with bluestone slabs, it seemed as if they had traveled back to the past in an instant, and time seemed to slow down here. The old houses on both sides were arranged in a staggered manner. The mottled walls and carved doors and windows all exuded a strong historical charm, as if silently telling stories of the past. The dazzling array of specialty shops on both sides of the street are dazzling, with all kinds of exquisite handicrafts, traditional snacks, and quaint souvenirs, like a historical corridor full of treasures.

The children were like two happy little birds that had escaped from the cage. They stared with curiosity and looked around. They loved the exquisite traditional handicrafts on the street. Lin Yuelin's eyes were suddenly attracted by a hand-woven colorful bracelet. The colored threads on the bracelet were intertwined to weave a colorful pattern, which sparkled charmingly in the sun. Her eyes were instantly filled with joy. She couldn't suppress her inner excitement. She ran over and took Jiang Tingyan's hand, saying coquettishly, "Dad, this bracelet is so beautiful, I want it." Jiang Tingyan lowered his head and looked at his daughter's eager eyes. His heart was full of pampering. He said without hesitation, "Okay, Dad will buy it for you. This bracelet must be very beautiful on my baby daughter's hand." Lin Wanyi carefully selected small pendants with the characteristics of the ancient town for the children in an embroidery shop. She picked up a pendant embroidered with delicate flower patterns and smiled at the children and said, "Look, this pendant is so cute. The flowers on it are as vigorous as you. It suits you very well."

Then, they came to the dock of the Wupeng boat. One Wupeng boat after another quietly docked at the shore, and the boatmen greeted the tourists enthusiastically. The family got on the Wupeng boat, and the boatman gently rowed the oars, and the boat slowly shuttled through the leisurely river. Ripples appeared on the water surface, and under the sunshine, the waves sparkled, like countless tiny diamonds jumping on the water. The children excitedly stretched their hands out of the boat, touching the cool river water, feeling the comfort and comfort of the water flowing through their fingertips. Lin Ruize shouted happily: "Wow, the water is so cool and comfortable!" Jiang Tingyan and Lin Wanyi sat on the boat together, quietly admiring the scenery on both sides of the river. The ancient buildings passed by one by one, and the weeping willows by the river were lingering, and the slender willow branches danced in the wind, as if they were the green ribbons given to the ancient town by nature. Occasionally, ducks swim across the river, paddling their feet happily, leaving shallow traces of water on the water, creating a peaceful and leisurely picture. Jiang Tingyan slightly turned sideways and whispered to Lin Wanyi about the history and legends of the ancient town: "Do you know? This ancient town has a history of hundreds of years. In the past, it was an important place for commerce and trade. Merchants from all over the country would stay and trade here, so the ancient town was so prosperous." Lin Wanyi turned her head curiously, with a gleam of curiosity in her eyes, and asked, "Then is there any particularly famous story?" Jiang Tingyan smiled and replied, "Of course there is. Legend has it that there was once a hero here who fought bravely against foreign enemies to protect the ancient town. There In a turbulent era, foreign enemies invaded and the ancient town faced a huge crisis. This hero stepped forward and led the people in the town to hold on day and night, not afraid of powerful enemies. In a fierce battle, he rushed into the enemy camp alone, and with his extraordinary courage and wisdom, he repelled the enemy and protected the peace of the ancient town. Since then, he has become a legend in the ancient town, and his story has been passed down to this day. "Lin Wanyi listened quietly with a happy smile on her face, as if she was brought into that heroic era, and she had more respect and love for the ancient town in her heart.

The autumn wind blows, and the earth is golden, as if it is a magnificent painting painted by nature with its brush. Jiang Tingyan enthusiastically brought Lin Wanyi and the children to the orchard to pick fruits, hoping to let them experience the joy of harvest and feel the generous gift of nature. In the orchard, red apples hang on the branches, like small lanterns, and are particularly eye-catching against the green leaves; yellow pears are squeezed and bumped, exuding an attractive fragrance, as if telling people the joy of maturity.

As soon as the children entered the orchard, they ran happily among the fruit trees like ponies, and their laughter echoed in the orchard. Lin Yuelin and Lin Ruize were also enthusiastically competing to see who could pick more and better fruits. They each held a small basket, and their eyes were like searchlights searching for the biggest and reddest apples on the fruit trees. Lin Yuelin was like a smart little monkey, shuttling between the fruit trees. Suddenly, she found a big and red apple hanging on a high branch. The apple was bright red under the sunlight, like an attractive ruby. She jumped several times, trying to pick the apple, but she was just a little bit short every time. She was so anxious that she stamped her feet and her little face turned red. She said to Jiang Tingyan helplessly: "Dad, that apple is so big, I can't pick it, please help me." After seeing this, Jiang Tingyan smiled and walked over. He climbed up the tree nimbly, with light and skillful movements, like an experienced fruit farmer. He picked the apple easily, and then threw it hard. The apple drew a beautiful arc in the air and landed accurately in the hands of the children who were cheering under the tree. He smiled and said, "Next, this is a big harvest of fruits, the result of our joint efforts." Lin Wanyi followed the children, holding a camera in her hand, looking at their innocent and lively appearance, with a happy smile on her face. She pressed the shutter from time to time to record these happy moments, and said to the children, "Baby, look here, smile, let mom keep this beautiful moment forever." The family found a shady place in the orchard to sit down and taste the fresh fruit. Lin Ruize couldn't wait to take a bite of the apple, and the juice spread in his mouth instantly. The sweet taste made him squint his eyes with satisfaction. He exclaimed, "This apple is so sweet, much better than the ones bought at home." Lin Wanyi smiled and responded, "Because we picked it ourselves, it is extra sweet. It contains our sweat and happiness, and every bite is a reward from nature to us."

In winter, Jiang Tingyan took his family to the ski resort, hoping that in this world covered in snow, the children would challenge themselves and enjoy the fun of ice and snow sports. The ski resort was covered with snow, a silver world, full of laughter and joy, and people were playing and having fun on the snow. Lin Yuelin and Lin Ruize were wearing thick ski suits, wrapped tightly from head to toe, and looked like two cute little penguins. They stood on the primary slide, looking at the long slide, feeling excited and a little scared, and their heartbeats unconsciously accelerated.

Jiang Tingyan saw the children's nervousness, so he squatted down and patiently explained the basic skills and precautions of skiing to the children, demonstrating while explaining: "The body should be slightly forward, knees bent, like me, the center of gravity forward, and then use the skis to control the direction. Be careful not to use too much force, and keep balance." Lin Yuelin took a deep breath and mustered up the courage to try it first. She slowly moved her feet and slid down little by little, her eyes fixed on the front, her hands tightly holding the ski poles, trying to keep balance. However, since it was her first time skiing, she had not yet fully mastered the skills, and she lost her balance before she slid far, and fell to the snow with a "thump". Jiang Tingyan quickly skated over, his movements were quick and agile, he helped Lin Yuelin up, and gently encouraged her: "Baby, it's okay, it's normal to fall down the first time you skate, you're already great, darling to try is the first step to success, try again, you'll definitely be able to do it." Lin Yuelin said a little frustrated: "Dad, I'm still a little scared." Jiang Tingyan gently patted her shoulder and comforted her: "Don't be afraid, Dad will always be by your side to protect you. As long as you overcome your inner fear and follow the method I teach you, you will definitely be able to skate well." Lin Ruize, who was watching her sister from the side, was also inspired by her courage. He shouted: "Sister, watch me, I will definitely be able to skate well." After that, he also bravely began to skate. Under Jiang Tingyan's careful guidance, the children gradually mastered some skills, and they skated better and better each time, and were able to slide down a distance smoothly. They excitedly rushed to Lin Wanyi who was in the rest area. Lin Yuelin excitedly shouted, "Mom, we have learned how to ski!" The family hugged each other tightly, and the warm hug seemed to integrate all the joy and happiness into it. The laughter echoed in the ski resort for a long time. Lin Wanyi prepared steaming hot drinks and sweet and delicious snacks for them in the rest area. When the children drank the fragrant hot chocolate and ate the delicious snacks, Lin Wanyi smiled and said, "You have so much fun. Are you tired?" Lin Ruize stuffed a snack in his mouth and said vaguely, "No, it's so fun, Mom. I want to ski again!"

As the years passed, Lin Wanyi and Jiang Tingyan quietly watched the children grow up. They thrived in the warmth and love of the family and became more sensible and excellent. Lin Yuelin worked hard in school and achieved excellent results. With her love and talent for painting, she participated in various painting competitions. She delicately depicted the happy times of her family with her brush. Each painting was full of deep affection and love, and she won many awards. Lin Ruize developed a strong interest in sports. He was full of energy and joined the school's football team. He ran and fought hard on the green field, and exercised a strong will and team spirit. The story of Lin Wanyi's family continued to be written in these trips and daily warmth. That ordinary and precious happiness, like the bright stars, always shines in the sky of their lives and becomes the most precious treasure in their hearts. No matter when and where, it gives them strength and courage to face all the challenges and difficulties in life, making them firmly believe that as long as the family is together, they can create more beautiful memories and go through every journey of life hand in hand. (End of this chapter)