cloudies
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The renowned Kunlun Ruins, the foremost sect in the world, had stirred up a colossal mess. A demon had crawled out of the Ten Thousand Bone Grotto, which the sect had guarded for a millennium. The entire sect was oblivious until this demon killed someone atop Bian City’s tower. Below, thousands…-
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Not only had Xiang Yang grown taller, but short stubble had begun sprouting on his chin. After the spring break, when adults returned to work while kids still enjoyed their winter holiday, Ji Yan finally visited Xiang Yang’s house again to pass the time together. On New Year’s Eve, he’d noticed Xiang Yang had grown taller,…-
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“Mm.” Xiang Yang responded almost instantly to Ji Yan’s question. “But…” Though Ji Yan had suggested it, he hesitated. Yet, meeting Xiang Yang’s calm, dark eyes, his doubts seemed to fade. Xiang Yang would grow up eventually. He’d learned little from his parents over the years. If no one taught him now, what if he faced ridicule later? Ji Yan’s heart ached for him. At this innocent age, he didn’t question why he cared so much for another or expect anything in return. He just…
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At first, Ji Yan thought he’d wet the bed, but he quickly realized that wasn’t it—he hadn’t done that since starting school. Lifting the blanket and checking his pajamas, he confirmed it was what the teacher had mentioned in class. His face flushed, but with no time to dwell, he grabbed fresh underwear from the wardrobe and slipped into the bathroom to change. While washing up, he cleaned the soiled underwear too. It took longer than usual, his first time dealing with this, and the embarrassment…
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After the summer break, Ji Yan entered his second year of junior high. During the vacation, besides the addition of a new baby in Xiang Yang’s family, another incident shook the neighborhood. Xiao Pei’s secret relationship with an older student was discovered by her parents. Ji Yan and Xiang Yang had once seen them together on the school playground, but he hadn’t paid much attention afterward. During the school term, they could meet daily, but the summer break left them restless without…
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Xiang Jie was born safely, bringing joy to Xiang Yang’s parents. But as a premature baby, his frail health tempered their happiness with worry, making them extra cautious. Ji Yan and Xiang Yang learned of the birth only after returning home from school. Lin Yueqin, waiting for them, knew she couldn’t communicate with Xiang Yang and spoke to Ji Yan instead. “His parents asked if Xiang Yang wants to visit his brother in the hospital.” Li Lilian, recovering from childbirth, and the newborn,…
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The next day, Ji Yan and Xiang Yang went to school together as usual. When they returned home, Xiang Yang’s parents still hadn’t come back. Remembering Xiang Yang needed a haircut, Ji Yan touched his own hair, which also seemed a bit long. He asked Lin Yueqin for money for both of them and took Xiang Yang to the…
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That night, Xiang Yang’s parents didn’t return home. It was as if they’d forgotten him entirely—no call, no check-in. Dinner at Ji Yan’s house was unusually quiet. With Xiang Yang there, Lin Yueqin refrained from gossiping about neighbors, playing the gracious host and urging Ji Yan to serve Xiang Yang food. Ji Qiuyuan ate…
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By mid-March, spring had arrived, flowers were blooming, and the weather was gradually warming up. Since the New Year, Li Lilian’s belly had grown noticeably, like an inflating balloon. Ji Yan had little concept of pregnancy but estimated that Xiang Yang’s mother was over five months along. That morning, as Ji Yan took Xiang…
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Just a week into the winter break, the village was already steeped in a festive New Year atmosphere. Every year, Ji Yan’s family would do a major house cleaning. Ji Qiuyuan would pick a day off, and the whole family would work together to clear out old, broken, or unwanted items and replace them with new ones. Ji…
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