Li Xiu'e felt distressed for her son and stayed up with him all night. Seeing that his fever had subsided, she couldn't help but scold him. Her high-pitched voice could be clearly heard even in the stable.
Black Wind blinked its big black eyes, continually glancing at Su Zixuan's room, and let out a few low neighs, expressing its rare apology.
After this incident, Su Zixuan finally gained the recognition of the young colt, and from then on, a deep friendship was formed between the man and the horse.
As Su Zixuan wished, the next spring when the flowers bloomed, he rode on the long-anticipated young colt and galloped freely through the fields, feeling utterly joyful.
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As the Chinese New Year approached, the schools in the county took a break, and Su Hu and his wife went to the county town to pick up their daughter. The reunited family happily purchased new year goods, preparing for the holiday celebration.