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

On this day, Jiang Tingyan and Lin Wanyi brought Lin Ruize to watch Lin Yuelin participate in the National Children's Dance Exhibition.

On the day of the competition, the sun shone on the magnificent outer wall of the theater, reflecting dazzling light, as if covering this artistic feast with a layer of golden gauze. In the gardens surrounding the theater, flowers are in full bloom, butterflies are dancing among the flowers, and the breeze blows gently, bringing bursts of fragrant flower fragrance, which forms a sharp contrast with the tense and exciting atmosphere in the theater.

On the stage, the lights gradually lit up. Lin Yuelin, wearing a gorgeous dance costume, looked like a flying fairy from the Dunhuang murals. When the music started, she slightly raised her delicate face, closed her eyes, and her long eyelashes cast a faint shadow under her eyelids, as if she was having a private conversation with the music, feeling the ups and downs of the melody with her heart. When the first note flowed out, she slowly opened her eyes, and her bright eyes instantly bloomed with a lively light, just like the twinkling stars in the night sky were lit up, revealing her ardent desire and concentration for dance.

As the dance progressed, her expression became rich and varied. In the slow music, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, outlining a quiet and charming smile, her eyes became soft and distant, as if immersed in beautiful memories, and each gentle dance step seemed to be telling an ancient and moving story, bringing the audience into a dreamlike situation. As the music rhythm gradually accelerated, her eyes became firm and powerful, her eyebrows slightly frowned, and her eyebrows slightly raised. Her focused expression seemed to be fighting against an invisible force. Her lips were slightly pursed, with a hint of stubbornness and indomitable spirit. Every spin and jump seemed to be breaking through many obstacles, showing her tenacious vitality and strong will.

At the climax of the performance, Lin Yuelin completed a set of difficult continuous rotations and jumps. She used her left foot as the axis, tapped the ground with her right foot, and spun her body like a gyroscope, completing more than ten circles in a flash. At this time, her eyes revealed a fearlessness and confidence, and her gaze was firmly fixed on a certain point in front of her, as if that was the other side of her dance dream. Her cheeks were slightly flushed due to the high-speed rotation, and fine beads of sweat oozed from her forehead, but this did not affect her concentration and dedication at all. Then, she took a step forward, jumped high with the help of the running power, and completed a beautiful split in the air. In that brief moment of staying in the air, a bright and proud smile bloomed on her face, like a brave man who conquered the world, and seemed to show the audience her extreme love and superb skills for dance.

The audience gasped at the sudden difficult action, and then burst into thunderous applause and cheers. Jiang Tingyan stood up excitedly, clapped vigorously, and turned to the audience around him and said excitedly: "This is my daughter, she is amazing!" The audience around him cast approving glances, some nodded in praise, and some gave a thumbs up. At this time, looking out the window of the theater, you can see the sunset on the horizon like a gorgeous painting, dyeing the sky red, echoing the warm atmosphere in the theater. Lin Wanyi also stood up, with a bright smile on her face, the flowers in her hands swaying in the wind, she waved the flowers vigorously towards Lin Yuelin on the stage, her eyes full of love and encouragement for her daughter. Lin Ruize jumped up excitedly and shouted, "Sister, you are the champion!" Then he pulled Jiang Tingyan's arm and said, "Dad, sister dances so well, she will definitely win first place, right?" Jiang Tingyan smiled and touched his head and said, "Sister works very hard. No matter what the result is, she is the champion in our hearts."

After the performance, the family couldn't wait to go backstage. In the corridor backstage, the lights were soft and warm, and photos of performances of some famous artists were hung on the walls, as if silently telling the inheritance and glory of art. When Lin Yuelin saw her family, her eyes were full of joy and fatigue. Jiang Tingyan stepped forward, hugged his daughter tightly, and said, "Baby, your performance today is perfect, you are the pride of our family!" Lin Wanyi gently handed the flowers to her daughter and gently stroked her face: "Yuelin, you interpret the most beautiful dream with dance, and your mother is proud of you." Lin Ruize jumped around her sister and said with admiration: "Sister, you are like a fairy when you dance, I want to be as good as you in the future!" Lin Yuelin smiled and responded: "Brother, as long as you work hard, you will definitely be able to do it." As she said, she squatted down and hugged her brother intimately. Jiang Tingyan looked at this scene and said to Lin Wanyi: "It's great that our children are so sensible." Lin Wanyi smiled and nodded.

After the family had a warm interaction backstage, Jiang Tingyan led them through the bustling crowd and walked towards the parking lot. The street lights outside the theater emitted a soft light, stretching their shadows. Along the way, Lin Ruize was like a lively elf, excitedly imitating the movements in Lin Yuelin's dance. His immature and slightly clumsy imitation made everyone laugh. The cheerful laughter echoed in the night sky, dispelling the slight chill of the night.

Arriving at the car, Jiang Tingyan pressed the car key skillfully, and with a "beep", the door unlocked. He walked quickly to the back seat, opened the door for Lin Wanyi first, and after she sat down, he gently closed the door, then opened the doors for Lin Yuelin and Lin Ruize in turn, and everyone got in and sat down. Jiang Tingyan sat in the driver's seat, started the car, and slowly drove away from the theater. In the car, Lin Wanyi smiled and turned to look at Lin Yuelin in the back seat, her eyes full of tenderness and kindness, and asked softly: "Yuelin, you performed so well today. What delicious food do you want to eat? Mom can satisfy you, or do you have any special gift you want?"

Lin Yuelin tilted her head slightly, tapped her chin with her fingers, thought for a moment, and her eyes suddenly lit up, like a shooting star in the night sky, and said excitedly: "Mom, I want to go skydiving!"

When Lin Wanyi heard this, the smile on her face instantly receded like a tide, and she objected without hesitation: "No, skydiving is too dangerous. You are still so young, if something happens, Mom will not be able to bear it. It's at high altitude, the consequences of any mistake will be disastrous."

Lin Yuelin's eyes flashed with disappointment, and she pouted her lips slightly, saying in a coquettish tone: "But mom, I just want to try something exciting. I can challenge such difficult moves in dance, and I want to bravely try skydiving. I think I can do it."

Jiang Tingyan glanced at Lin Yuelin in the rearview mirror, his eyes full of concern and seriousness, and said earnestly: "Yuelin, it's good that you have the courage to challenge yourself, but skydiving is not a trivial matter. It requires professional training and strict physical conditions. It is not something you can experience casually. We can't risk our lives. There are many ways to challenge ourselves in this world, and we have to choose safe and reliable ones."

Lin Ruize was also shaking Lin Yuelin's arm and said, "Sister, skydiving is so scary. What if you get hurt? I don't want you to go. You are my favorite sister, and I want you to be safe and sound."

After listening to everyone's words, although Lin Yuelin still felt a little eager, she also understood that her family was doing this for her own good, so she stopped insisting: "Okay, then I'll think of another reward."

Lin Wanyi finally breathed a sigh of relief, and smiled again as if relieved from a heavy burden: "That's right, baby. You can think of other fun and safe things to do, such as going to see a show you've always wanted to see, or buying a beautiful new dress."

At this time, Jiang Tingyan smiled and broke the brief silence in the car: "Yuelin, don't be unhappy. Dad knows that you love to go to that French restaurant the most. Let's go there now to celebrate your wonderful performance. The environment of that restaurant is elegant and the food is exquisite. You will definitely like it." Lin Yuelin's eyes, which were originally a little lost, suddenly lit up, as if lit by candlelight, and a bright smile bloomed on her face again. That smile was as gorgeous as a flower blooming in spring: "Really? That's great, I want to eat their signature dessert! I haven't eaten it for a long time, and I'm drooling when I think about it."

Lin Ruize also cheered and waved his hands in the air: "Wow, the steaks in that restaurant are amazing, I want to eat a lot too. I want the ones that are medium rare, tender and juicy. I will definitely feel full of happiness after taking a bite."

Lin Wanyi looked at the happy faces of the children and pretended to scold them, "You two little greedy cats, you only know how to eat." But her eyes were full of doting, and her gaze was like the warm spring sun, gently shining on the children.

Soon, the car arrived at the restaurant. Jiang Tingyan parked the car steadily, and the family walked into the restaurant, chatting and laughing. Inside the restaurant, the dazzling crystal chandelier cast soft light, reflecting on the shiny marble floor. Soft music flowed in the air like a gurgling stream, and the elegant environment made people feel like they were in the romantic streets of France. The waiter, dressed in exquisite uniforms and smiling, enthusiastically led them to their seats, and then handed them the exquisite menu.

Lin Yuelin excitedly discussed the dishes she wanted to order with her family, her eyes sparkling with anticipation, and the slight unhappiness of being rejected for skydiving had long since disappeared. Jiang Tingyan looked at the happy children and his gentle wife, his heart full of happiness and satisfaction. He said with emotion: "Today is such a beautiful day. Yuelin's performance on the stage made us proud. Now the family can sit together and enjoy the food. This is the most precious moment in life. In this complicated world, such warm time is our most solid harbor."

Lin Wanyi nodded in agreement. She gently held Jiang Tingyan's hand and said, "Yes, as long as our family is together, we will be happy no matter what we do. These ordinary moments are the most memorable treasures in our lives."

In a warm atmosphere, the delicacies were served one after another. Lin Yuelin scooped up a piece of dessert with a small spoon, put it into her mouth, and savored it carefully. The sweet taste spread on the tip of her tongue. She squinted her eyes in satisfaction: "Well, it's still this taste, so delicious. This delicate taste is like dancing on the tip of my tongue." Lin Ruize picked up the knife and fork, cut the steak like a little gentleman, and then ate it with big mouthfuls, his cheeks bulging, and said indistinctly: "Dad, Mom, you guys should eat it too. This steak is absolutely amazing, I feel like I can eat a cow."

Jiang Tingyan and Lin Wanyi smiled at each other and began to enjoy the food.

The family was immersed in this warm dining atmosphere, laughing and talking. Suddenly, Lin Yuelin's eyes lit up, and she stood up excitedly and waved to the distance. Everyone followed her gaze and saw a boy and his parents walking into the restaurant. When the boy saw Lin Yuelin, he also smiled brightly, said a few words politely to his parents, and then walked towards Lin Yuelin.

Jiang Tingyan looked at the boy approaching, and a sense of discomfort inexplicably surged in his heart. He carefully looked at the boy in front of him. He saw that he was wearing decent casual clothes, looked gentle and refined, and always had a polite smile on his face. When he greeted Lin Yuelin, his tone was also very gentle: "Yuelin, what a coincidence, you are also here to eat." Lin Yuelin smiled and replied: "Yes, today I participated in a dance competition, and my parents brought me here to celebrate." The boy looked at Jiang Tingyan and Lin Wanyi, bowed slightly and said: "Hello uncle and aunt, I am Lin Yuelin's classmate." Lin Wanyi smiled and nodded and replied: "Hello, young man is really polite."

However, Jiang Tingyan just nodded slightly without much response. He always felt bad, looking at this boy who seemed to have a good relationship with his daughter, all kinds of thoughts emerged in his mind. His daughter was only in the first grade of junior high school, and in his eyes she was still a little girl who needed care, but now a male classmate appeared in her life, and seeing how the two of them were getting along, Jiang Tingyan couldn't help but worry, always feeling that the girl was getting older and was easily missed by others.

After Lin Yuelin and the boy chatted briefly, the boy returned to his seat. After Lin Yuelin sat down, she noticed that her father's face looked a little strange, so she asked, "Dad, what's wrong with you? Are you feeling uncomfortable?" Jiang Tingyan quickly forced a smile and said, "It's okay, baby, eat your meal." But his eyes kept drifting towards the boy's table.

Lin Wanyi seemed to have noticed Jiang Tingyan's thoughts. She gently kicked him and whispered, "Don't overthink it. The children are just classmates and they are just interacting normally." Jiang Tingyan muttered in a low voice, "I know, but I just feel uncomfortable. Yuelin is still so young."

Jiang Tingyan was a little absent-minded throughout the meal. After returning home, he called Lin Yuelin to his side and said seriously: "Yuelin, you are still young now, your main tasks are to study and dance, and you should keep a certain distance from male classmates, understand?" Lin Yuelin looked at her father in confusion: "Dad, we are really just good friends, and we often discuss study at school." Jiang Tingyan sighed and said: "Dad knows, but Dad is worried that you will be hurt. You have to understand Dad's painstaking efforts." Lin Yuelin nodded obediently and said: "Okay, Dad, I know."

Although Lin Yuelin agreed, Jiang Tingyan was still a little worried. In the following days, he always asked Lin Yuelin about her situation in school, especially her relationship with male classmates. Seeing Jiang Tingyan so nervous, Lin Wanyi said helplessly: "You will put pressure on Yuelin. She has her own judgment. We should trust her." Jiang Tingyan shook his head and said: "You don't understand. My daughter will encounter many temptations during her growth. We must pay more attention." (End of this chapter)