Green plums cannot become lovers.

An and Asuka, carrying a large bag, rang the doorbell. The door opened quickly from the inside, and the woman's eyes lit up the moment she saw him.

"Asuka, you've arrived."

"Ah."

Although the woman was depressed for two days after the divorce, she recovered quickly afterward.

Since he had decided to start over, he shouldn't be bound by past sorrows, which made him quite relieved.

After all, it wouldn't be good for Marina if this woman were to dwell on the past.

"Honestly, you came all this way, why did you bring so much stuff?"

The woman welcomed An and Fei Niao inside, and when she saw what he was carrying, she couldn't help but say a few words.

"I accidentally bought too much, I hope you won't mind, Auntie."

An and Asuka said as they placed the items on the table.

Since the divorce, the man took most of the assets except for the house, leaving only a small portion for the mother and daughter.

Although his aunt has started looking for work again, she is still having some difficulties until she receives her salary, so he always brings something with him when he comes over.

"Birds..."

The woman could tell that these were just polite words, and looking at the things on the table, she felt a pang of sadness.

But in the end, she did not refuse; instead, she accepted the favor and silently remembered it.

"By the way, Auntie, where's Marina?"

"In the bedroom. (The rest of the text appears to be gibberish and doesn't translate directly.)"

"Can I go see her?"

"Well, let's go."

The girl's bedroom door wasn't closed tightly. An and Asuka wanted to knock and go in, but after knocking twice without getting a response, they guessed that she probably hadn't woken up yet.

Even though it's the weekend, she can't be this lazy. It might sound cruel, but the reality is that she has to get rid of this lazy habit and become stronger and more hardworking.

An and Asuka carefully pushed open the door and went inside. When they arrived at the girl's bedside and saw her lovely sleeping face, the seriousness in their hearts completely disappeared.

Forget it, let her rest well. After all, she just went through such a family crisis, it's okay for her to work hard later.

Thinking this, An and Asuka bent down and poked the girl's cheek. Seeing her slightly furrowed brows, they couldn't help but smile.

After teasing the girl for a while, he finally became interested in looking around the room again.

The girl's room was a bit messier than when he last came; several flyers were scattered on the floor and table.

An and Asuka casually picked up a flyer from the ground, and when they saw its contents, they were stunned. They then picked up the other flyers and read them, finding that they were almost all very similar.

How can children grow up quickly?

Which majors have promising future prospects?

Still worried? Three tips to help you earn millions a month!

Want to become stronger? Then join our Taekwondo dojo!

These are all kinds of advertising flyers, a wide variety, but each one carries the innocent wish of a young girl to grow up quickly and become strong.

As An and Feiniao looked at the various advertising slogans on the flyer, they couldn't help but clench the edge of the flyer tightly.

Just then, a girl's drowsy voice sounded from behind.

"Birds..."

An and Asuka let out a soft breath, placed the flyer in their hands on the table, and then turned to give Marina a smile.

"Sorry, did I disturb you?"

"I got up by myself."

As she spoke, Marina got out of bed, ran to An and Asuka, and threw herself into his arms.

"Go put on some clothes quickly, or you'll catch a cold."

"I won't catch a cold, because the birds will protect me."

This made Anhe Fei Qun sɑn? Lin Qi Er Shi Ba Si Niao both laugh and cry. He pinched the girl's cheek and said, "Even if I will protect you, I won't use magic to make all illnesses fly away."

"That's a matter for birds."

"Alright, stop arguing and go put your clothes on."

"Then let the bird help me put it on..."

The girl's tone was somewhat listless, clearly indicating that she was still a little dazed. An and Asuka could only resign themselves to helping the girl get dressed, then put socks on her, completely covering her up.

"Okay, hurry up and wash up."

An and Asuka put down the girl's feet and urged her on, but the girl buried her head in his chest and pressed him down on the bed.

This time she didn't say anything, she just quietly pressed against his chest.

An and Asuka were initially taken aback, but when they sensed the girl's low spirits, they simply remained silent and offered themselves as a source of support for her.

Even though half a month has passed, the girl still hasn't fully recovered from the family tragedy.

But he felt she had already done a remarkable job; she hadn't cried or made a scene, and she was a strong girl. Especially when he saw those flyers, he felt both gratified and heartbroken.

An and Asuka raised their hands and gently stroked the girl's head, again and again.

Volume 1: Chapter 44 Everyone's Daily Life

Time seemed to freeze at that moment, the cold air carrying a silent tenderness.

It was unclear how much time had passed before the girl's voice broke the silence in the room.

"Birds..."

Marina's head was still buried in the boy's chest, so her voice was somewhat muffled.

"Well, what happened?"

An and Asuka paused for a moment, then resumed stroking the girl's golden hair.

How can I grow up faster and become more capable?

She thought about it for a long time and looked at many flyers, but she still couldn't find the answer to this question.

She really wanted to grow up quickly so she could protect the people she wanted to protect and relieve her mother's burden.

If I were more capable, maybe my parents wouldn't have separated, and they could still live happily together as a family.

An and Asuka felt incredibly tender. Looking at the ceiling, they whispered, "Silly girl, no one in this world can grow up faster, and no one can become stronger faster."

There are many people in this world who take on the responsibility of a family at their age. They are mature and capable, which he admires.

But he knew that all of this was built upon the many hardships they had endured; it was these hardships that forced them to grow up quickly and become powerful.

He didn't want Marina to become like that too.

"Really?" The girl's tone betrayed her disappointment.

“Hmm.” An and Asuka nodded, but then he added, “However, although there’s no way to grow up or become powerful quickly in this world, you can accumulate experience little by little.”

"accumulation?"

"Yes."

An and Asuka rolled over, so that they were lying on their sides facing each other.

"As long as you study hard or work hard little by little in the direction you like, you will become very powerful one day."

"..."

The boy's face was so close, a gentle smile on his lips. At that moment, Marina felt something inside her shatter completely, only to be instantly rebuilt.

"Then, will I become as powerful as a bird by then?"

In the girl's eyes, the boy in front of her was the most amazing person in the world, even more amazing than her teachers and parents.

“Of course.” An and Asuka reached out and pinched the girl’s cheek, laughing, “Maybe Marina will be even better than me in the future. Then I’ll just be a lazy bum and wait to die, and you won’t be able to get rid of me even if you want to.”

"I won't kick you out!!" Marina felt her heart pounding as if it was about to jump out of her chest. "I will raise Asuka for the rest of my life, and I will never dislike her no matter what she becomes."

"That's wonderful... But I'll work hard with you too, we both want to become amazing people."

An and Asuka felt that the girl's words were a bit heavy; this must be the weight of friendship.

"?IιI Bell just 7 Four Flying Birds......"

Marina couldn't help but hug An and Asuka's necks.

An and Asuka struggled helplessly for a moment, but when they couldn't break free, they simply let the girl whine.

[System, do you have a sharing or teaching function?]

On the way back, An and Asuka asked the system in their minds. As an artificial intelligence, the system immediately guessed his thoughts.

[Is the host planning to share themselves with them?]

【Yes. 】

This feature is available.

【Really?】

Upon hearing this, Anhe Feibiao was pleasantly surprised. He had only asked out of wishful thinking, but he hadn't expected that such a method actually existed.

Of course, almost every system has this function.

However, very few people actually use this feature. Only the host would do something so foolish, willing to sacrifice for others even when they themselves are in dire straits.

Then you can teach me how to use it.

[Host, are you sure you want to use this function? You need to know that what they gain is what you lose; this is a completely thankless task for you.]

It's okay, I just want to make things easier for them; it won't have too much of an impact on me.

Effort is not an easy thing, so we should make things a little easier for them.

Of course, it also won't have much of an impact on him.

After all, only by becoming strong quickly can he provide them with better protection and a better life. He knows the priorities in this matter.

【All right. 】

The system's voice sounded somewhat helpless, but An and Asuka, knowing that the matter had been accomplished, could not hide their joy.

[By the way, system, let me give you a name.]

【Huh?】

[Since you're called the Childhood Sweetheart System, then let's call you Old Ma.]

【ha?】

Just kidding, I'll call you Xiaomei from now on.

【Xiao, Xiaomei...】

So, does Xiaomei like this name?

【I don't like it at all, it's completely unnecessary!】

Back home, An and Asuka immediately ran to find Shizuka Kuze.

Having seen herself earn money through writing, she also started learning to write. So, compared to Marina's current confusion, Shizuka found her goal much earlier.

She said she couldn't keep relying on herself like this; the two of them had to share the responsibility of the family.

When they arrived at Shizuka's room, she was reading a book with her head down.

"Shizuka, let's eat first."

An and Asuka placed the food they brought from Marina's house on the desk.

"I'll eat later."

Shizuka didn't look up, remaining engrossed in her book. Seeing this, An and Asuka simply reached out and took the book from in front of her.

"No, let's eat first."

"The birds are bullying us," said Shizuka Kuze, puffing out her cheeks and looking rather pitiful.