After half a month of recuperation, Yi Feng was finally able to get up and walk around slowly.
Gradually, he became familiar with the small mountain village where he was staying, and he grew increasingly acquainted with Lady Bai.
This young woman not only possessed exquisite medical skills but was also well-versed in poetry and literature. She often went to the village's small schoolhouse to teach the children. It is said that one's appearance reflects their heart; with such a compassionate, bodhisattva-like spirit, it was no wonder she possessed such breathtaking beauty.
Yi Feng was immensely grateful to this young woman for saving his life. However, hindered by his limited mobility, he could not do much to repay her, so he could only engrave this kindness in his heart for the time being.
As the days passed, Yi Feng's injuries gradually improved. He could walk slowly without relying on a cane. He and Lady Bai had grown much closer, gradually developing a mutual understanding, and his life settled into a very regular routine.
Every morning.
Yi Feng would escort Lady Bai to the schoolhouse as a small token of his gratitude. Along the way, he would be surrounded by many children from the village asking all sorts of questions. Their cheerful laughter added a great deal of vitality to the small village.
The children were innocent and pure. Naturally, they were extremely curious about Yi Feng, an outsider. Even though they had seen him many times, they always looked at him with the wide-eyed curiosity of inquisitive babies.
Yi Feng did not mind the children's noisiness. On the contrary, he really enjoyed chatting with them. Listening to their innocent laughter and chatter made him feel exceptionally relaxed and indescribably comfortable.
Unfortunately.
Every time the children asked their very first question, Yi Feng would find himself in a difficult spot.
"Big brother, what is your name?"
Surrounded by a group of curious little ones, Yi Feng wore a blank expression.
His dazed look was a mix of confusion, embarrassment, and sheer helplessness, making him feel so awkward that he wanted the ground to swallow him whole.
Seeing him like this, Lady Bai could not help but chuckle.
The children also laughed like ringing bells, chattering away all at once.
"Oh no, he still can't remember!"
"Is he completely cured yet or not?"
"Could it be that this big brother doesn't have a name?"
"Impossible! My mom says everyone has a name. Even my family's Ah Huang has a name, so how could he not have one! If you ask me, this big brother must have just forgotten!"
"Big brother looks a bit silly and dazed, why don't we just call him Ah Dai?"
"Ah Dai? Hahahaha..."
With a burst of laughter, the children began to cheer and playfully scuffle. Although they had no intention of deliberately mocking him, their innocent words and actions still revealed a bit of childhood mischief.
Faced with the children's unintentional jokes, Yi Feng appeared somewhat at a loss.
Seeing this, Lady Bai feigned anger and shot them a sidelong glare with her beautiful eyes.
Just a single glance revealed the demeanor of a strict teacher. Paired with her flawless appearance and bearing, she suddenly seemed sacred and inviolable, instantly freezing the group of little brats in their tracks.
In merely a moment.
The previous laughter and noise subsided. The children stood obediently to the side, not daring to make fun of Yi Feng anymore.
It was the first time Yi Feng had seen Lady Bai pretend to be angry. Although it was indeed somewhat intimidating, it unconsciously revealed a different kind of charm that left Yi Feng staring in a daze.
He was only jolted awake when Lady Bai looked back at him apologetically.
"Please don't mind them. These children mean no harm; they are just joking. They are still young and do not understand proper manners. It is my fault for not teaching them better."
Watching the young woman generously apologize, Yi Feng subconsciously cupped his hands in a returning salute.
"Lady Bai, you speak too severely."
"Children's words carry no harm, so naturally I won't mind. Besides, Ah Dai sounds quite interesting. It is a hundred times better than having no name at all, and if it can bring a smile to everyone's faces, why not embrace it?"
His posture and words carried a rather elegant and scholarly air, showing an extraordinary broadness of mind.
Seeing Yi Feng like this for the first time, a flash of astonishment passed through Lady Bai's eyes. As she smiled and nodded in agreement, she could not help but feel even more curious about him.
Yi Feng, however, did not pay much mind to this and laughingly joked with the children.
"From now on, you can all call me Ah Dai!"
"How about that name?"
Seeing his magnanimous and approachable demeanor, the children liked Yi Feng even more. Even though they began to intermittently call out the name Ah Dai, they all added the affectionate title of brother.
"Okay, okay!"
"Brother Ah Dai!"
"Big brother, let's go catch fish together some other day, okay! I know a pond with lots and lots of little fish in it!"
"I want to go too!"
"Hahahaha..."
In the blink of an eye, Yi Feng had become the king of the children.
The tall figure in white walked casually forward, accompanied by a group of laughing children. From afar, this joyful and carefree scene looked just like a beautiful painting, evoking an indescribable sense of leisure and relaxation.
Watching this scene, Lady Bai's eyes revealed a bit of gratification. Unknowingly, her curious gaze was drawn to that white-clothed back, and her red lips slightly curved into a faint smile.
At this moment.
Lady Bai felt even more certain that saving Ah Dai back then had not been a mistake.
She had originally only thought of saving a life, never expecting that Ah Dai would possess such good character and conversational grace.
This was indeed a pleasant little surprise.
Even though Ah Dai still could not remember anything, the moral character and learning he had displayed so far were more than enough to teach these children. Having another teaching colleague in the village would certainly be a good thing...
