A long time ago, there was a watchmaker whose family had been engaged in the watch industry for generations. This watchmaker follows the family tradition and has a unique craft of making and repairing watches. He had an only daughter named Michelle. His wife died of depression shortly after Carlo was born, so he felt particularly sorry for his daughter, fearing that she would suffer any injustice. Because clock repairs were cumbersome, he did not teach his daughter skills, but just wanted her to live happily. Later, he recruited an apprentice, Jack, to teach him clockwork. Jack was interested at first, but as time went by, he lost interest. Whenever he gets a chance, Jack sneaks out to play. Although Jack studied with the master for three years, he accomplished nothing, and he knew nothing about repairing clocks. He had nothing to do all day long, walking around and looking around. He had one skill that he was particularly good at, and that was bragging.

Once, Jack told people that he repaired all the clocks in the watchmaker's house, and that the watchmaker's own craftsmanship was not good enough. His master was so angry that he blew his beard and glared. However, Michelle had a soft spot for him because he was particularly good at sweet-talking. When the watchmaker's daughter heard these words, her heart melted. The clockmaker scolded Jack in front of his daughter, but his daughter tried her best to defend him. This made the clockmaker realize something, and finally, he drove Jack away.

Michelle closed the door and cried sadly for a week. The watchmaker blamed himself: "It's all my fault that I spoil you so much that you don't distinguish between good and bad." Until a car accident, the watchmaker was unfortunately hit by a car and was bleeding. When the hospital notified Michelle, when the watchmaker saw his daughter who was crying in tears, he used the last bit of strength in his life and said: "Daughter, there is a box locked in the third cupboard at home, and there is a delicate piece of jewelry in it." This pocket watch is a love tester that I have spent my whole life developing. You can only wear it when you meet the person you want to marry. You have to cherish this watch. Takumi's tears slowly flowed from the corners of his eyes.

"Dad! Dad, wake up!" Despite Michelle's screams, the watchmaker lay motionless on the hospital bed, his soul already in heaven. With the help of relatives and friends, Michelle helped her father to have a grand burial. After that, she sat in a daze alone in the room. She often recalled every moment with her father in her mind, and even the scolding seemed so precious.

Michelle was shedding sad tears. At this time, someone knocked gently on the door. Michelle opened the door, collected herself, and muttered to herself that it wasn't Jack. Jack was wearing a black suit and black trousers, and the white shirt underneath looked a bit energetic. Jack said: "My poor Michelle, I came here when I heard the news of the master's death. You must be very sad. Don't be sad, I am here!" When Michelle heard this, she couldn't help but burst into tears. Crying uncontrollably in my arms.

The next day, Jack wore a blue shirt, a pair of brown trousers, and a peaked cap and knocked on Michelle's door. Jack could tell at a glance that Michelle had not slept well. The deep black bags and swollen eyes betrayed her. Jack said: "Baby, my heart breaks when I see you looking sad. Come on, I'll take you out for a walk."

Michelle ignored her haggard face and put on a beige coat The coat went out. Jack pointed to the withering flowers in the distance and said: "Look, these flowers were once so brilliant, but now they are drooping their heads." Michelle agreed: "No matter how beautiful it is, it will pass." Jack said: " Maybe it will be better next year!" Michelle asked doubtfully: "Will it?" Jack held her in his arms and said to her: "As long as you believe it, it will be possible. "I am willing to give you happiness for the rest of my life." Michelle burst into tears. Later, Jack asked her: "Believe it or not, I will pluck the clouds from the sky and give them to you." Michelle's eyes widened and she couldn't believe it.

Later, Jack took her to the place where marshmallows were made and said: "Look, the clouds here are not only white, but also pink and blue." Michelle finally revealed her appearance The long-lost smile. Jack happily bought marshmallows of various colors and gave one to Michelle each. Michelle looked at Jack with a blushing face, kissed him gently on the cheek, and then quickly escaped.

On the third day, Michelle began to put on light makeup. She remembered her father's instructions before he died, opened the drawer, took out the magical pocket watch, and quietly put it on. In Michelle's mind, she imagined a happy life with Jack. She would wash and cook at home, wait for Jack to come back from get off work, and praise the delicious food. Thinking of this, Michelle giggled in the mirror.

At this time, Jack knocked on the door, interrupting Michelle's sweet longing. Michelle quickly opened the door, and at this time, Jack began to kiss her cheeks, forehead, eyebrows and lips wildly. Michelle was frightened. She violently broke away with her hands and said loudly: "What are you doing?" Jack said: "Don't be afraid, honey. I won't hurt you. Look, this is what I prepared for you." Roses, do you like them?" He said and took out a large bouquet of beautiful roses from behind.

Michelle asked: "Do you really like me?" Jack blurted out: "Of course." Just as he finished speaking, an elf suddenly appeared from the magical clock, holding an ice arrow. Shot at Michelle. Jack hid under the bed in fear. The sword shot into Michelle's body at once, and she was frozen.

When Jack saw this moment, he was so frightened that he quickly escaped from Michelle's house. The sunlight outside the house shines through the glass window and just hits Michelle. Michelle gradually melted like a snowman, and two lines of tears slowly flowed down. It wasn't until the sun went down that Michelle returned to her original appearance. Her heart seemed to still linger on when she was stabbed by a sword, and the pain in her heart was far deeper than the pain in the wound.

At this time, another lovely elf ran out of the magical pocket watch. She said: "Michelle, he is not someone worthy of your trust. Someone who truly loves you will never abandon you. "Since then, Michelle has cut off contact with Jack. Two unrelated parallel lines should not have any intersection.

Michelle's heart felt empty all of a sudden. She had not fully recovered from the pain of her father's death, and she also experienced the betrayal of her lover. She sat alone on a chair in a flower tea shop on the street and cried. At this time, a burly man came over. "Girl, what's wrong? Why are you crying so sadly?"

The watchmaker used to be Michelle's only spiritual support. No matter what happened in the family, he would always support him. Now that he's gone, Michelle seems to have lost the world. People are particularly vulnerable when they are sad and need others to listen and comfort them. Michelle told this strange man exactly what happened to her.

This burly man is called Francis. He is a shepherd with dozens of sheep at home, and he is an upright man. After Francis heard about it, he angrily accused Jack of being a puppet among men and having no sense of responsibility. Michelle cried again, and she said: "Don't say that to him, he may have his own difficulties." Francis asked: "He is like this, and you still speak for him?"

"You It’s just unreasonable.” Francis wanted to walk away, but was moved by hearing Michelle’s cry. Michelle said: "Brother, after all, he was the person I loved. I don't want you to say that about him."

Frances hates hearing women cry the most. What is going on in his mind? To keep her from crying. Francis said: "Girl, don't cry. I'll treat you to a roasted whole lamb!" Michelle was taken to his pasture, and she exclaimed: "So many sheep." Francis said: "Yes. My task every day is to herd sheep. Come on, take a rest over there! I’ll help you choose the fattest one and kill it." After a while, Francis started a fire and used the rest. A rack was built out of wood and a whole sheep was placed on it. As they grilled and chatted, Frances began to like Michelle, attracted by her genuine cuteness. Michelle was really hungry. As soon as it was roasted, she ate the lamb leg without politeness, making Frances laugh.

"Eat slowly! Slowly! No one will compete with you."

"It's delicious. It's delicious."

As a thank you, Michel I went home and made a cloak for Francis. As time goes by, the two people get closer and closer. Francis hummed and herded the sheep, with Michel by his side. After herding the sheep, Michelle would lean on Francis's shoulder, and the two of them would talk about love. People have been looking for the meaning of happiness, and perhaps companionship is the best proof of happiness.

Until one day there was a violent storm, and suddenly a bolt of lightning struck Michelle's house, which suddenly caught fire. The fire spread quickly and Michelle ran out of the house, shouting for help. Many neighbors quickly filled basins with water to help put out the fire. Michelle asked a neighbor to help call Frances and tell him something was wrong at home.

After receiving the call, Francis quickly took a taxi over. The raging fire scorched the wood of the house and sent thick smoke billowing upwards. The firefighters were working hard to put out the fire. Francis insisted on rushing into the house despite dissuasion. "I want to go in. Michelle is still inside!" Francis tried to rush in, but was dissuaded by the firefighters.

At this moment, a familiar voice came: "Are you here?" A girl with a dark face came, and Francis quickly recognized her as Michelle. "Let me see if you are injured?" Francis quickly hugged Michelle.

Michelle cried and said: "The house is gone, I have nothing now."

Frances said: "The house is gone, it can be rebuilt. You are okay, great!"

That same day, Francis took Michelle to buy some daily necessities and then returned to his home. As soon as I entered the house, the oven in the house made the house warm. Francis helped her tidy up a room and treated her to milk and bread. Afterwards, he packed his luggage and left. Michelle asked: "It's so late, where are you going?"

"You can rest here! I'm going to live with my cousin." After saying that, Francis gently placed his hand on Michelle's bed. Kissing her on the forehead, she said softly: "Good night." Michelle watched Francis leave, and she believed in her heart that Francis was a gentleman and someone she could trust for the rest of her life. A few months later, Michelle married Frances and became his legal wife. Francis is a hard-working shepherd. In his spare time, he also works as a plumber and electricity repairman, helping to repair the homes of residents in the town. Michelle is a diligent and thrifty wife who takes the initiative to do some handicrafts to supplement the family income. The two people's life became more and more prosperous, and they built new houses one after another.

Another day, a man knocked on the door of Francis' house.

Michelle opened the door and asked, "Who is it? It's so late, and you're still outside?" As soon as he opened the door, Michelle was dumbfounded, her face turned bright red, and she was stunned for a few seconds, then said, "Why is it you? Why are you here?" The person in front of her was none other than Jack, the watchmaker's former apprentice.

Jack looked at Michelle pitifully and said, "Please give me something to eat!"

Michelle asked, "How can you beg for a living?"

Jack said: "I originally wanted to open a store with a friend, but I was cheated and now I am penniless. Kind-hearted Michelle, please take me in!"

Francis heard their conversation and came over. Seeing his wife in a dilemma, he pulled her to a corner of the room and said, "It's so late. Why don't we let her stay overnight and we'll talk tomorrow!"

Michelle told Francis that he was Jack. Francis pricked his ears, listened carefully, sighed softly, and said, "You figure it out!" Then, he hid in the corner and watched Michelle's every move. Michelle took some bread and change and gave it to Jack, and then said: "This is enough for you to live for a while, you can find a hotel to stay in first! You are still young, why not take advantage of the good time to learn a trade? That’s the foundation!”

After Jack took the things, he quickly thanked them and left quickly.

Francis walked out from behind the door and said: "Leave? Why don't you keep me?"

Michelle said: "Okay! I gave it to them. Give him a little money and let him stay in a hotel!"

Francis hugged Michelle quickly and said, "I'm really afraid that you will go with him."

Michelle said gently. He comforted her and said: "How could it be? I am your wife, right?"

The two of them clung to each other tightly, for fear that this life would not be enough. Not long after, a new member came to the family, little Francis was born. In this way, their family of three lived a happy life.