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We have finally arrived in Russia.
I can finally breathe a sigh of relief. No one will come after me, trying to take my life. I have left that place, and my mother-in-law won't betray me. I just don't know how she is doing now.
I discussed with Elder Yu about finding a place to settle down first, and then we can discuss our plans in detail later.
Over the years, I have been stuck in misery, either among the dead or in the slums, holding onto hope but never seeing any.
Elder Yu said that he is a devout Christianity believer, and it is by God's blessing that he has preserved his life. His only wish is to return to his hometown after death and be buried with his wife.
I always feel that what he says is too far-fetched. What's important is to live well in the present to give life meaning.
I am uneducated, but I consider myself kind-hearted. It's because nothing has forced me to make mistakes yet, or maybe it's because I'm living day by day and haven't started to contemplate the questions of life.
"Kid, there's a place that's relatively safe and peaceful. We can settle down there first!"
What place?
"Church!"
"There are many churches here. I must get a map of Russia. It's the best choice for us to go to this place!"
"Alright, old man, I'll take your word for it. Now we're like grasshoppers tied to a string, everything has to be discussed! Let's get moving!" said Zhang Xiaobei.
This country has many churches, which was something I didn't understand at first, but I gradually came to understand some things.
It was my first time walking into a church, my first time joining a choir, and my first time listening to others speak in a language of God that I couldn't understand, like a student.
So, Old Yu and I found a job here, in simple terms, it's about cleaning and doing odd jobs. We don't have to leave this church for our daily work, and we eat and live here as well.
After a while, I started to feel tired of the life here. I couldn't listen to the godly words they spoke every day, and I even felt a little scared.
So when I have nothing to do, I secretly think about doing something else.
Over the past few months, apart from witnessing those persecuted refugees coming to worship, I have also gotten to know some well-known aristocrats. It's really difficult to establish any kind of relationship with them.
During a week-long process, I met a little girl, and the biggest shock to me was that I felt she was not human, she was from the heavens. I have never seen such a lively and beautiful girl in real life.
Big eyes, curly golden hair shining, especially the fluffy white gauze dress she was wearing, reminded me of the unfinished story of Snow White.
I still don't understand what kind of feeling love between a man and a woman is, but I really want to be friends with her, especially when I walked past her and our eyes met for a minute. I left her side, but I have a strange feeling that we will meet again.
At the end of the week, I secretly followed her and saw her being accompanied by guards getting into a beautiful car. I knew she must be living a fairy-tale life.
I quietly noted down this day in my heart, Friday morning at eight o'clock. I think this time of day must be when she comes to the church for worship.
I asked Old Yu what the identity of that blonde girl might be. Old Yu told me that she is a symbol of the local aristocracy, the daughter of a wealthy, influential, and prestigious family, she is wealthy girl.
Although I can't experience their extravagant and luxurious lifestyle, I can see so many people supporting and serving them, bowing and scraping before them. It's truly glorious. I think one day I want to live that kind of life too.
Yes, that's right. The blonde girl comes to the church every Friday morning, accompanied by a dignified man, very tall, well-dressed, wearing a black top hat and carrying a splendid golden cane, which I think is used for disciplining people or venting emotions.
"Lisa, come here quickly, come to daddy's side!"
How many times have I spied on her, I can't remember. But this time, I found out her name. How should I address her? If I'm lucky enough to speak to her, I'll call her: Miss Lisa!
Lisa seems to have noticed that I've been watching her from the side.
"Dad, look, is our kite the highest flying one?"
"Darling, yes!"
A kind smile appeared on the duke's face.
She is really beautiful and cute. I really want to go up and make friends with her, and play with her. Just don't make me wait too long for that day.
Suddenly, a strong gust of wind came, causing the kite to lose balance and tilt as it fell from the sky. Just as it seemed about to hit the ground, it didn't, instead getting caught on a sharp corner of the church roof, swaying unsteadily. It appeared that the string had become entangled up there.
"Oh no, my kite! I want my kite!"
"Don't be like this, darling. It's just a kite. Daddy will buy you another one later."
"No, I want this one. This one was given to me by Mom!" Lisa said, choking back sobs. She didn't look at her father, instead lowering her head and fiddling with her little finger.
I know my chance has come, and I shouted loudly, "I can do it! I can go up and get the kite down, wait for me!"
I felt like everyone in the small square in front of the church was looking at me. I ran as fast as I could, rushed into the church, climbed the stairs, opened the window at the top of the stairs, and agilely climbed out. I held onto the wall and slowly moved to the corner of the roof where the kite was hanging, and took the kite down.
"Bad boy, be careful!"
"I helped you get the kite, and I looked towards Lisa! Elder Yu was worried about me, looking anxiously at me in the crowd."
I ran out of the church and towards Lisa: "Your kite!"
"Thank you. Why is there a big hole in your clothes?" She looked at me curiously.
"Where did this child come from?" the duke looked around and asked.
"Oh, Your Grace, this is my child. Please forgive any offense," said Old Yu.
"Dad, I want to play with him and get to know him. Can I?"
"Of course, as long as you're happy, sweetheart!"
"Let this child get on the car with Miss Lisa, we're going back! The lady is tired of playing, I promise to have someone safely send him back to you!" The Duke glanced at Old Yu and said this, then got into another car.
And so, I got on the car with Miss Lisa, without thinking about what would happen next.
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