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A perfect instrument, generous and tolerant of people and the world.
42. Happy birthday
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Mingyue: Today is my birthday, what do you think?
Mu Zhu: Really? What a coincidence! Today is also World Book Day. Your parents were so thoughtful and gave birth to you on this day. The world belongs to you, and you will have good luck in reading a new world.
Yuxuan: What a coincidence. It’s such a good day. The whole world “celebrates” you. The bright moon is such a blessing. I also wish you good luck. Guess what I bring.
Mingyue: No need to guess, it must be a book.
Yuxuan: I will give you a copy of "Treasure Island" to see how wonderful the world is.
Mu Zhu: There is a golden house in the book. Brother Xuan only wants to go far.
Yuxuan: Where is your gift?
Mu Zhu: Keep it a secret for now and let me know later. It has been hidden in the peony garden and will be a surprise for Mingyue.
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Mingyue: There is green everywhere, why don’t you see a flower blooming?
Mu Zhu: You were not there when it was in full bloom, and the flowering period has passed and the bustling period has come to an end.
Yuxuan: It is inevitable to regret missing the flowering period.
Mingyue: Peonies bloom for a short period of time, so it would be a pity to miss them.
Mu Zhu: It is very lively when the flowers are in bloom, and people come and go every day. The natural scenery is fragrant and fragrant, and tourists stop to watch it, and they are all refreshed.
Yuxuan: I can see that it makes you addicted to flowers.
Mingyue: Hey, you two come and take a look.
Yuxuan:What are you looking at?
Mingyue: On the flower stand next to the peony pavilion, there are still several plants sprouting pistils.
Mu Zhu: The mystery has been revealed. This is my birthday gift to Mingyue.
Yuxuan: You are so stingy.
Mu Zhu: How can you say this is stingy? I "gifted" all the beauty and fragrance of the country to Mingyue, and you ask if Mingyue is already smiling.
Mingyue: It is indeed a good gift. I didn’t expect that there would be flowers blooming at this time. It really made our trip worthwhile.
Mu Zhu: These peonies are specially bloomed for you. They know that Mingyue is busy studying on weekdays, so they are not in a hurry to bloom them.
Yuxuan: That's right. If everyone wants to join the fun and rush to the next season, there will really be no flowers to enjoy today.
Mingyue: Flowers bloom in sequence, so there’s nothing to sigh about. Flowers are like people, some like to be lively and some like to be quiet.
Yuxuan: These are probably the ones. It seems to remind me that there is no need to rush for success in everything. It is better to let nature take its course, and life will be less troubled.
Mingyue: The one that blooms first is beautiful, and the one that blooms later is fragrant. But I am really grateful for this belated fragrance. I can still see her splendid face at the end of April. Thank you Mu Zhu for this gift.
Mu Zhu: The book is more than just a house of gold. The book has its own beauty. Today is the World Book Day, accompanied by the fragrance of books and flowers, which will grace your birthday. Your heart must be very bright.
Yuxuan: We are all smiling like a flower, how can we not be in a bright mood?
Mingyue: I am indeed very happy today. Thank you both for your kindness. I have seen enough flowers, so I will read a book under the pavilion for a while.
Mu Zhu: It’s just what I want. The peony garden is very quiet, so it’s a good time to read a book.
Yuxuan: Accompanied by the fragrance of flowers and the chirping of birds, reading makes you feel comfortable.