Chapter 1272: A Heartfelt Smile
Editor: Atlas Studios
The buildings on the island were all tree houses. They were very simple.
When the people here saw people coming from outside, they gathered. However, they only dared to watch from afar and not approach them.
After a minute or two, an old man came out with the support of someone. When he saw Arthur, he looked very excited and started to talk.
The people around Arthur immediately translated for him.
“Boss, he said it’s an honor to see you again. He hopes that you can stay on the island for a few more days this time.”
Arthur turned to Shi Qian and nodded at the old man.
When the old man saw that Arthur had agreed, he was so excited that tears welled up in his eyes. He hurriedly invited Arthur to their residence.
“Carry some of the supplies down from the ship,” Arthur instructed the bodyguard beside him.
“Yes, Boss.”
Arthur then said to Shi Qian, “Let’s go and rest first. However, the living facilities here are very simple. You have to overcome them.”
“As long as I’m not on a ship, I feel much more comfortable.”
Shi Qian followed Arthur forward.
A group of children followed behind them, not daring to get too close, but looking like they wanted to be close.
‘Have you been here before? They all seem to know you.’
“Yes, and I would often send people over with some medicine. There are currently a total of 172 people on this island. The old man just now is the chief here. They don’t have a big ship. Although the island is self-sufficient, it lacks medicine. Small illnesses depended on willpower, and serious illnesses depended on fate.” Arthur introduced the situation on the island to Shi Qian softly.
Shi Qian looked at the children around her. One of them was especially young and looked like he had just learned how to walk. He stumbled behind this group of children.
It reminded her of her Fu Xiaobao.
She had been away for so long, so Fu Xiaobao must have grown up a little. She did not know when she would see him again.
Shi Qian stopped in her tracks and waited for the children to catch up.
However, these children kept a distance from them and did not dare to get too close.
Shi Qian had no choice but to walk over and pick up the youngest child.
She thought that children would be afraid and cry, but she did not expect them to be obedient in her arms. They did not move at all and looked at her curiously with wide eyes.
Shi Qian took out a candy. She had it on her at all times because of her low blood sugar.
She peeled off the candy wrapper and handed it to the little kid.
The little kid timidly reached out his small hand to grab the candy and stuffed it into his mouth. He had never eaten candy in his life, and his little face was filled with a blissful smile.
The children at the side looked enviously at the child in Shi Qian’s arms. All of them were like little gluttonous cats.
“Mr. Arthur, I remember that there are still a lot of sweets on the ship, right? Can you take them down and give some to these children?”
“Okay.” Arthur nodded and turned to instruct the bodyguards to get the candy.
“After the candy is brought down, give it to these children. They will also give you some strange gifts.”
“Really?” Shi Qian was a little excited. “What’s a strange gift?”
“You’ll know when the time comes.”
“Seems like you must have received it before!”
Arthur smiled. This time it was a heartfelt smile, and it hung on his lips for a long time.
Shi Qian couldn’t carry him anymore after a few steps. She put down the child in her arms and held his hand as they walked forward.
Not long after, a pavilion-like building made of tree trunks appeared in front of them..