I hope he can appreciate the beautiful scenery here and cherish the wonderful moments, just like Cui Jiu in the story.
Cui Xiaojiu and I went on an adventure in the mountains, climbing and traversing many trails along the way. We encountered all kinds of landscapes, and each discovery filled us with joy. However, what amazed us the most was a peach orchard we stumbled upon.
When we climbed over a hill and saw the orchard, we could hardly believe our eyes. The mountains were covered in blooming peach blossoms, turning the entire valley into a sea of flowers. It felt as if we had stepped into Tao Yuanming's "Peach Blossom Spring," where the scenery truly was "fragrant grass and beautiful flowers, with petals falling like rain."
As we entered the peach orchard, the fragrance of the blossoms was intoxicating, and the buzzing of bees surrounded us. The sight was absolutely stunning, and we were completely enchanted by this floral paradise.
"Xiao Di, look how beautifully these peach blossoms are blooming," Cui Xiaojiu exclaimed.
"Yes, I've never seen so many peach blossoms before," I replied.
Cui Xiaojiu gently brushed her fingers over the petals, her tender expression making me smile.
"Xiao Jiu, I feel like we are the fishermen from 'Peach Blossom Spring,' who have accidentally wandered into this beautiful place."
Cui Xiaojiu turned to look at me, her eyes sparkling: "Yes, I will remember this scenery and let more people see its beauty."
We chased and played in the peach orchard. The vast expanse of peach blossoms felt like a sea of flowers, and we swam through it joyfully. We picked many peach blossoms to take back to Cui Xiaojiu's home, planning to arrange them in a vase to share this beauty with the world.
As we walked and laughed, our laughter echoed through the valley, even catching the attention of birds. My heart was filled with happiness, and I knew Cui Xiaojiu felt the same way. This peach orchard brought us so much surprise and joy; we would forever cherish this beautiful memory.
After returning home, I couldn't forget our adventure in the mountains for a long time. I eagerly shared everything with my father.
I described the beautiful peach orchard, where the peach blossoms were in full bloom, resembling a paradise. My father smiled as he listened to me, sensing my excitement and enthusiasm.
“Dad, those peach blossoms are so beautiful; they are truly a masterpiece of nature,” I exclaimed.
“Yes, being able to appreciate such beauty is indeed one of life's great blessings,” my father replied with a smile.
“By the way, Dad, do you know Cui Jiu?” he suddenly asked me.
“Cui Jiu? Is it Cui Xiaojiu?” I asked in confusion.
My father shook his head and said, “No, I’m talking about Cui Jiu, the friend of the Tang Dynasty poet Pei Di.”
Then, my father began to tell me the story of Pei Di. Pei Di was a famous poet from the Tang Dynasty who often traveled with his friend Cui Jiu. One time, when Pei Di learned that Cui Jiu was leaving Chang'an, he went to bid him farewell. They strolled along the banks of the Ba River in the southeast of Chang'an, where the willows swayed gracefully, creating a beautiful scene.
Pei Di gazed longingly at the scenery before him and said to Cui Jiu with emotion, “When did the moon first appear by the river? When did the river moon first shine on people?” Upon hearing this, Cui Jiu was also deeply moved, and they parted reluctantly.
Later, Pei Di wrote about this farewell in his poem "Farewell to Cui Jiu," expressing his reluctance and appreciation for their friendship. After listening to my father's story, I couldn't help but fall into deep thought.
“Xiao Di, do you think Pei Di was happy?” my father suddenly asked me.
“He should be quite happy because he had precious friendships,” I replied.
My father nodded and continued, “In fact, true happiness is not about pursuing fame and fortune but about being able to appreciate and cherish the beauty around us. Just like you and Xiao Jiu exploring in the mountains, discovering that beautiful peach orchard and being enchanted by it—that is a rare kind of happiness.”
My father's words deeply touched my heart. Indeed, only by learning to discover and enjoy the beauty in life like Cui Xiaojiu can one truly find happiness.
"Dad, I understand. From now on, I will cherish everything around me more, just like Cui Xiaojiu, and appreciate the beauty in life," I said firmly. My father listened to my words and smiled with satisfaction.
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