Fleeing all the way (3)

After running for a long time, they were indeed tired. When they reached the pine tree, everyone found a thicker branch and sat there quietly. The branches were very thick, and no one could see anyone on the tree from below.

At this time, little crane grass was chatting with pine tree, " Grandpa pine tree, why are there only a few pine trees here? Where did the other pine trees go?"

An old voice was heard, " when I was very young, there were pine trees everywhere. Then, one day, the earth suddenly cracked open and many pine trees fell in. After an unknown amount of time, the earth closed again. However, there are only a few of us left. I didn't expect to meet someone with the heart of the pine tree here today. Little guy, you're really good. &Quot;

Little crane grass was taken aback by the pine tree's words, but he quickly replied, " "So you're saying that you grandpas are the oldest trees here? Did you watch all the trees here grow?"