Phi-Fic Chapter 410 Home - Light 2
Chapter 410 Home - Light 2
The night gently enveloped the villa, and all was quiet except for the constant and profound glow of the Stardust Core in the study, and the occasional warm green hue flowing from the Life-Giving Needle in Lin Qing's room, like the steady breathing of this home in its peaceful slumber.
As the simulated dawn light, like the finest golden gauze, gently filtered through the gaps in the curtains and into the living room, Yuan's mother quietly got up.
She didn't turn on the main light, but quietly walked into the kitchen using the dim light from the window.
The warmth and emotion I felt while looking through the photo album last night seemed to transform into the first wisp of fragrant rice porridge this morning.
She skillfully rinsed the rice, added water, put in a few plump and sweet red dates specially provided by the space, and chopped some soft and glutinous yam cubes.
The clay pot bubbled softly on the specially designed energy stove, and the rising steam, carrying the warm sweetness unique to grains and red dates, slowly spread out.
Aunt Yuan took out a few fresh poultry eggs, gently beat them, and prepared to steam a bowl of smooth egg custard—Xiao Zhi's favorite.
Her movements were unhurried and measured, carrying the composure that comes with age, and every detail revealed her meticulous care for her family.
Faint footsteps came from upstairs.
Yuan Baoguo was used to waking up early, and under the influence of the Stardust Core, he felt that his mind was particularly clear in the early morning.
He walked down the stairs quietly, and his nose immediately caught the familiar, comforting aroma of porridge.
Seeing his mother's busy figure in the kitchen, he felt a warmth in his heart.
"Mom, so early." Yuan Baoguo walked to the kitchen door and spoke softly.
Aunt Yuan turned around, a gentle smile on her face: "As people get older, they need less sleep. I'll make you some hot breakfast. Did you sleep well last night?"
"Very good, I feel particularly clear-headed." Yuan Baoguo walked to his mother's side, looking at the rice grains and red dates bubbling in the clay pot. "I'll watch the fire for you, you can rest for a while."
The mother and son didn't exchange many words. One was watching the heat, and the other was preparing side dishes. A silent understanding and warmth flowed in the kitchen.
Outside the window, the simulated morning light gradually brightened, tinging the flowers and plants in the courtyard with a faint golden edge.
Next downstairs was Lin Qing.
She habitually twirled the warm, life-giving needle in her hand, as if it had become an unconscious action when she was thinking.
Seeing her husband and mother-in-law in the kitchen, a gentle smile appeared on her face.
"Mom, brother, good morning." She greeted them softly, her gaze falling on Yuan Baoguo. "Baoguo, you look great. The tranquility effect of the Stardust Core is truly remarkable."
Yuan Baoguo nodded, his eyes bright: "Indeed, my train of thought feels particularly smooth. What about you? You mentioned last night that you wanted to weave an 'underwater forest,' have you got any inspiration?"
Lin Qing held up the Life-Giving Needle in her hand. The vine-like pattern on the end of the needle seemed to come alive in the morning light. "Hmm, looking at it, I feel like the swaying seaweed is right before my eyes. I want to use different shades of blue-green silk threads, and add some silver threads to simulate the luster of small fish..."
Just then, a series of hurried and cheerful footsteps came from the stairs.
Xiao Zhi charged down like a small cannonball, his face still flushed from just waking up, but his eyes were bright and sparkling.
"Grandpa! Uncle! Aunt! Mom!" he called out to them one by one, finally rushing to Yuan Ma's side, looking up at her with his little face, "It smells so good! It's red date porridge! And eggs!"
Grandma Yuan smiled and bent down, gently touching her grandson's warm, sleeping face with her hand: "My dear grandson, you're awake? You have such a keen sense of smell! Go wash up quickly, you'll be ready to eat soon."
"Mmm!" Xiao Zhi nodded vigorously, then, as if remembering something, ran to Yuan Baoguo, tilted his head back, and looked at him with a serious and expectant expression. "Uncle! I want to practice swimming again today! I want to swim even better!"
Looking at his nephew's energetic demeanor, Yuan Baoguo felt a surge of pride. He squatted down to be at eye level with him and said, "Of course, little warrior. After breakfast, your uncle will take you to the space pool to practice your movements. If everyone is free this afternoon, we can also go on a shallow sea adventure. How about that?"
"That's awesome!" Xiao Zhi cheered, then rushed to the bathroom, completely satisfied.
Yuan Bao went downstairs last and looked at the steaming red date and yam porridge, the tender yellow egg custard, and several refreshing side dishes that had been set out in the dining room. His family members, sitting around the table with warm smiles on their faces, were instantly filled with a heavy sense of happiness.
The morning light streamed through the window, gently bathing everyone in its warmth.
After washing up, Xiao Zhi quickly climbed onto his chair, picked up a spoon, and eagerly scooped up a spoonful of smooth egg custard and put it in his mouth, squinting his eyes in satisfaction.
While eating, he habitually activated his observer glasses (non-focused mode, just a faint sense of awareness that he usually activates).
In the morning light, he saw that his grandfather was radiating a warm, stable orange-yellow halo, like a hearth fire; his uncle was radiating a clear, deep blue light, with starlight-like brilliance, even more serene and peaceful than yesterday; his aunt was radiating a vibrant, soft green light, like spring buds, especially noticeable around the life-giving needle in her hand; and his mother was radiating a warm, golden light, like sunshine, encompassing and bright.
These warm, tranquil, and vibrant lights intertwine and blend in the morning sunlight, flowing silently across the dining table and permeating the entire space.
As Xiao Zhi watched, a wide smile unconsciously spread across his face. He put down his spoon, pointed at everyone with his little finger still covered in a bit of egg custard, and spoke in a clear, innocent voice with a touch of certainty:
"Look! Everyone is shining! Grandpa is the warm glow of the fireplace, Uncle is the quiet starlight, Aunt is the green grass light, and Mom is the bright sunlight!" He opened his little arms as if to embrace the radiance filling the room, and happily concluded, "This is 'Home Light'! So many lights combined together, so bright and warm! More beautiful than the light at the bottom of the sea!"
The innocent words were like a pebble thrown into a lake, creating gentle ripples in everyone's heart.
Aunt Yuan paused slightly as she ladled out the porridge, her smile deepening, and the glow of the stove seemed to grow even warmer.
Yuan Baoguo pushed up his glasses, his gaze behind the lenses falling softly on his nephew, and the tranquil starlight around him seemed to ripple slightly.
Lin Qing gripped the Life-Giving Needle tightly in her hand, and the soft green color seemed to flow joyfully.
Yuan Bao reached out and gently patted her son's head across the table. Her radiant, sun-like glow seemed even brighter and warmer, and her voice was full of love: "Yes, baby, this is our 'home light.' Everyone is shining because we all have love in our hearts, we all love this family, and we love each other."
A simple yet incredibly heartwarming breakfast ended amidst laughter and joy, bathed in the glow of "Home Light".
The morning light outside the window is just right. A new day begins in this wonderful home, bathed in warm light, and a new chapter full of love and anticipation begins.
Xiao Zhi's swimming practice, Lin Qing's knitting inspiration, Yuan Baoguo's cosmic vision, Yuan Ma's heartwarming care... all of these will continue to grow warmly and continue happily in this unique light.