Why do most people's first loves fail to reach the end?
It is probably because both people at that time were far too inexperienced. Although they could understand each other deeply, when faced with the cold reality, those inexperienced methods—though warm—proved fragile and unable to withstand even a single blow.
Because they understood each other too well and the distance between their hearts was too close, when cold reality delivered its decisive cut, both sides would instead suffer unbearably.
After experiencing pain, one would undergo extremely rapid growth in psychological resilience. But how should one put it?
Pain accompanies growth, yet growth does not necessarily require pain.
When it comes to little Eula, it is best to handle things gently.
She is still immature and tender now, so let us wait until she matures before letting her make her choice.
For the time being, we should properly contain this immature yet passionate feeling.
"It depends on how well you grow up. Mm… at the very least, you need to understand people's hearts and emotions like Lady Sangonomiya does."
Though by then, whether you will still like this old uncle here remains uncertain.
Perhaps by then you will realize that the first character in "May-December romance" is "forget," and then give up?
Therefore, placing these feelings into the cabinet of time—although time sometimes brings pain—can, if used properly, also serve as a good medicine.
When successful, it will be like tasting a fine wine that has aged for years. If it fails, then simply let nature take its course.
"Hmm? Like Lady Sangonomiya?"
Little Eula subconsciously recalled her exchanges with Lady Sangonomiya.
Although those exchanges had been very comfortable, Eula—supported by the theoretical knowledge of the Lawrence Clan—still understood clearly that Lady Sangonomiya was simply taking care of her.
Sometimes, the reason you can speak so well is not necessarily because you are eloquent, but because the person you are speaking with is taking care of you.
This is precisely the flaw in Lawrence Clan education. Principles are, after all, only principles. True practical understanding still requires sufficient life experience to support it.
"Yes. Little Eula, you must work hard. Although this old uncle did not agree, I did not refuse either, right?"
Cid looked at the finger that little Eula had just bitten.
This was a beautiful memory between this old uncle and little Eula. It was worth taking an entire evening to engrave this emotion onto his hand.
"Sounds like such a scumbag thing to say, old uncle. This is obviously just stringing me along, isn't it? Do you know what it means to bully a girl from the Lawrence Clan?"
Eula's words carried accusation, but her tone was teasing.
"Article 176 of the Mondstadt Penal Code states that I should be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of no less than six months and no more than ten years."
Cid's reply was very serious, which instead made little Eula laugh.
"Haha, I'll let you pass this time. After I finish handling the Lawrence Clan matters in Mondstadt…"
The sea surface remained calm today. On a small island at the edge of Watatsumi Island, the story between the old uncle from a foreign land and Mondstadt's Lawrence girl had quietly planted its seed.
Although the future was unknown, it was clear that cherishing the beauty of the present was also a way of not disappointing the future.
"I still have the spare Adeptus wooden cabin that Aunt Xianyun made here. Why don't we rest here by the seaside tonight?
Anyway, both you and I wake up early, so we can head back to Sangonomiya in time."
Little Eula's tone was full of interest.
"Old uncle, aren't you afraid of having another branch shrine of the Requiem Shrine appear here on Watatsumi Island?"
"Adeptus mystical arts have the wonderful ability to conceal oneself. Usually no one comes here anyway. It's safe."
Little Eula's tone sounded unconcerned.
"Then fine. I'll go along with whatever you say~"