Eight Uncles' Beloved Treasure (Lily)

When it came to a journey, someone was bound to get off at some point and say goodbye.

When it was time for Cloud to go back, everyone sent him off at the airport.

Cloud held Lilly in his arms, a backpack on his back.

That was all he had on him. Two sets of clothes and a bottle of water, as he rushed off to wherever he had to be.

Cloud did not want to let go of Lilly, nagging at her before he left. “Lilly, be good and listen to Grandma! I’m not home all the time, please take care of her for me…”

Lilly nodded. “Mmhmm! Don’t worry, Uncle Cloud!”

Cloud wanted to tell her to remember to call him, but found that he could not bring himself to do such a simple thing.

The nature of his job made it impossible for him to pick up the phone if his family called. Sometimes, he would even need to cut his family off entirely if his job required it.

Other people could call home to talk to their parents if they got homesick.

If he got homesick, all he could do was look at the moon… the one thing that was constant wherever he was.

“Take care.” Blake stroked Lilly’s head, his heart aching. “You might be all grown up the next time I see you.”

It was one of his regrets, not being able to grow up with her.

“Don’t forget Uncle Cloud, alright?” Cloud said half-jokingly.

Lilly nodded. “Don’t worry, Uncle Cloud. I won’t forget you. You can pass on in peace… no, I mean, you can leave in peace!”

Cloud was speechless.why did it feel like changing the phrasing didn’t really do much?

He let out a chuckle, stroking Lilly’s head adoringly. “You and that brain of yours.”

Lilly held onto Cloud’s neck, pecking him on the cheek. “I wish Uncle Cloud the best of health, wealth, prosperity, luck, hopes, love, and dreams!”

Cloud took out an envelope of money…

Oh, he hadn’t brought an envelope. Cloud felt around his pockets, taking out two hundred bucks and handing it to Lilly. “Alright, my darling girl.”

Lilly broke out into a dazzling beam.

Everyone else said, ” ??

was time to

your favorite dumplings, steamed crab roe and shrimp noodles. This box has chicken feet in it, you can snack on them.

with you of course, so just get the air hostesses to get you a

Cloud’s throat, and he

at him

leave, his reddened eyes

hard to be patriotic and filial at the same time. Cloud had known from the second he had decided to serve his country that he would not be able to see his

seven brothers, though. His brother was the head of the Crawford Holdings and was thus at home all the time, his second and fifth brother worked in construction and also lived at home. His third and fourth brothers had busy schedules, but were still able to make it home every festive season for

coming home, but could call home whenever he was free. Gilbert was a doctor, and still lived

be filled with

got through the checkpoint, turning to

there was no one

at the airport entrance. Lilly was riding on Blake’s shoulders,

Cloud was speechless.

He finally teared up.

later, he chuckled and

everyone had gotten into the car. Blake was at the wheel, but

cast a glance at a plane taking off not too

barely-audible sigh. All the yearning and worry she felt

window, waving towards

back down in her seat. “Off to Bondee

had been to drive, but that would take four hours. The plan changed to taking the

a business class carriage, which looked about the same as a first class cabin on a plane. There were only three seats in a row, and the entire carriage only contained three

was equipped with a screen and reading light, slippers and snacks. It

Blake, Lilly and Margaret. There

booked five spots, not wanting to waste resources

you can’t be running around on the train or making too much noise, or you’ll be disturbing

vehicles, be it by car or plane. This was her

Can I make

her voice, speaking

amused, chuckling at her. “Of course you can. Not

nodded. She had learnt something new

she sat down on her seat with excitement and curiosity. She felt around her, adjusting her seat to recline fully before having

eyes were full of shock and

smiling as he watched

way was nothing but flowers and the beautiful

Lilly was even freer, her kindergarten classes having turned outdoors. Blake was the