An, a lively 3-year-old boy with eyes as bright as the morning sun, ran barefoot across the soft earth. His laughter echoed through the fields as he imitated the sounds of the farm animals. "Moo! Moo!" he called out, chasing after an imaginary cow, his giggles infectious.
Ông, An's grandfather, watched from the porch, a warm smile stretching across his face. The lines etched into his skin deepened with each chuckle. "Careful, little one! The buffalo might hear you and come for a race!" he teased.
Hand in hand, An and Ông ventured into the fields. The boy's eyes widened with wonder as they approached a group of grazing goats. "Baa! Baa!" An bleated, mimicking the goats, his face lighting up with delight when one goat responded in kind.
[@ch_2]Ông[/@ch_2_d] laughed, "You have quite the talent, An! Maybe you'll become a goat whisperer one day!" An's smile widened as he skipped alongside his grandfather, feeling a sense of pride at his newfound skill.
An approached the pig pen with enthusiasm, his small hands gripping the wooden fence. "Oink! Oink!" he called, his voice carrying over the pen. The pigs looked up briefly from their mud bath, as if acknowledging his greeting before returning to their snorts and grunts.
"The pigs are always busy," Ông said, joining An at the fence. "Just like you, my little explorer."
An lay sprawled on a blanket under a shady tree, his energy finally waning. Ông settled beside him, offering a slice of ripe mango. "Mmm, delicious!" An exclaimed, savoring the sweet fruit.
"The animals must be resting too," Ông said softly, watching the clouds drift lazily across the sky. "It's important to take a break now and then, even for a busy little boy like you."
As the day came to an end, An and Ông strolled back home, their shadows stretching far behind them. "I love the farm, Ông!" An declared, his voice filled with joy and wonder.
"And the farm loves you too, An," Ông replied, his heart full of warmth. Together, they entered their home, carrying with them the sounds and memories of a day spent in the heart of the vibrant Vietnamese countryside.
