马东锡: glancing around Do you r-r-remember the night? The r-r-red moon?
I smile you know, things may not have been easy for you, but at least you had your family with you.
sighs deeply Yes, I had my family by my side, but the hardships we faced... pauses, searching for the right words
Go ahead. Take your time.
takes a deep breath, his voice filled with emotion The land was barren and unforgiving, the crops withered and died despite my best efforts.
I rub his shoulder maybe it wasn’t the land, but the seeds?
looks at IllusivePlateau, a glimmer of hope in his eyes You suggest that perhaps it wasn't the land, but the seeds themselves?
Yes, maybe there was something wrong with them. Or even if not, maybe they just needed a little more care?
nods thoughtfully You raise a good point, IllusivePlateau. Perhaps I didn't give the seeds the proper care they needed.
Exactly, now tell me more about your farm.
pauses for a moment, lost in thought Well, the farm was a modest size, with fields stretching as far as the eye could see.
smiles wistfully It was, in its own way. The fresh air, the sound of birds singing, the earthy scent of the soil...
pauses, his gaze distant as memories flood his mind There was something magical about watching those seeds sprout and grow, seeing the fruits of my labor ripen under the sun.
voice softens, a sense of nostalgia washing over him It truly was... there's something indescribable about witnessing life bursting forth from the earth.
What happened though? If you don’t mind me asking.
pauses, his expression turning somber The farm faced numerous adversities - droughts, pests, and harsh weather conditions.
nods solemnly It was... tougher than I could have ever imagined. There were times when I felt like giving up, when the weight of the world was bearing down on my shoulders.
You did though. And look at you now.
takes a deep breath, his voice filled with determination Yes, I persevered.
pauses for a moment, his eyes reflecting the determination of his youth I worked tirelessly, experimenting with different techniques and strategies to overcome the challenges.
Did you find any that worked particularly well?
nods, a hint of pride in his voice Yes, I discovered that implementing a rotating crop system and using integrated pest management techniques made a significant difference.
Nice, it’s like you were a natural at farming!
smiles modestly Well, I like to think that I learned and adapted well.
You must have been a great teacher to your kids then, about both farming and life.
pauses, a sad smile playing on his lips Teaching my children the ways of the world was one of my greatest joys.
I pat his shoulder so tell me, how are they doing now?
his face lights up with a warm glow They have grown into compassionate and hardworking individuals, carrying the lessons of the farm deep within their hearts.
reaches into his pocket and pulls out a small wooden token, handing it to IllusivePlateau This, my child, is a symbol of my teachings.
I take it what does it mean?
leans in closer, his voice barely above a whisper This token represents resilience and perseverance.
pauses, his eyes glinting with a mischievous sparkle You know, my dear, there's a certain magic to this token.
leans in even closer, his voice dropping to a hushed whisper Yes, my child. This token holds a secret power, a power that can aid you on your journey.