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MY MISTER OSTRICH
Chapter 1 Childhood Friends
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Chapter 1 ?Childhood Friends
Translated by Twelve_Months_of_May

You’re talking about me? Look at how slow you are when you put your shoes on!

In my memory, there was also a snowstorm such as this. It was the winter of 1995, and the snow was especially heavy. The news said that this was the biggest snowstorm that hit E City in the past 30 years, warning residents to pay attention to their safety and be careful when traveling.

That morning, 10 year old Pang Qian was under the warmth of her covers, refusing to get up. Her mother, Jin Ai’hua, called her many times, but she pretended not to hear. Jin Ai’hua saw that the breakfast was getting cold, so she angrily entered Pang Qian’s room and tore away the covers. The little girl’s legs were now exposed to the cold air. Freezing cold, she jumped out of bed like a grasshopper.

“Freezing to death!”

Jin Ai’hua didn’t quit. With a swish, she pulled open the room curtains, saying, “Look at the weather today. If you don’t hurry, you and Mingxin will both be late!”

Pang Qian’s eyes shone, and no longer caring about the cold, landed in front of the window. Seeing the feather-like snow outside, she stared in surprise, “Yeah! It’s snowing! It’s snowing a lot!”

After she finished eating, Pang Qian went out the door, but didn’t go downstairs. Instead, she went over to 502 across the hall and knocked.

After just two knocks, the door opened. A hair-covered head appeared. He furrowed his brow and with an unhappy face, “You’re getting later and later. It’ll be slippery today, so the road will be hard to walk on. If you’re ever late again, I’m not going to wait for you.”

Pang Qian pouted, watching as he put on his shoes while sitting on a stool. After a moment, she grumbled, “You’re talking about me? Look at how slow you are when you put your shoes on!”

The boy lifted his head to glance at her. He pursed his lips without saying anything, and lowered his head, continuing to put his shoes on.

Pang Qian’s mouth twitched. Then she crouched down in front of him, and helped him with his right shoe that wouldn’t go on his foot.

“Are you done?” she asked.

“Mm,” the boy nodded.

He stood up, and Pang Qian helped him put his backpack on. His mom, Li Han, came out from the kitchen and smiled after seeing Pang Qian. She said to her son, “Mingxi, it’s snowing a lot today and the roads are slippery. Why don’t I take you to school?”

The 11 year old Gu Mingxi shook his head, “I can go by myself. I’ll just walk slowly.”

Li Han looked out at the heavy snow outside, feeling very worried. Gu Mingxi said indifferently, “Mom, help me put on my raincoat.”

Li Han fetched his wool hat and scarf, carefully helping him put them on. Then she helped him put on his raincoat. To stop the hood on the raincoat from covering his eyes, she also clipped it near his neck to fix it.

“Qian Qian, walk slowly on the road. Take care of Mingxi,” Li Han asked of Pang Qian. Pang Qian nodded, “I know, Auntie.”

Now that everyone was set, the two kids ran out the door and down the stairs. Li Han was still at their apartment door, shouting after them, “Mingxi! Remember to be careful!”

“I know–” The boy’s clear and crisp voice floated up the corridor, excitement audible in his voice.

After going out the front door, Pang Qian opened up her umbrella, cheered and ran into the snow. She wore a red cotton jacket. Inside, she wore a cotton sweater, a wool vest, a thick granny jacket (?), and a knitted shirt. She was wrapped up like a ball. She also wore a hat and gloves, so she didn’t feel even a little cold.