水乡的秋天，美丽而宁静，河道狭窄，金色的秋叶在水中倒影。

The autumn in the water town is beautiful and peaceful.

空气中飘着桂花的甜香，

The narrow waterways reflect the golden autumn leaves, and the air is filled with the sweet fragrance of osmanthus flowers.

古老的石板街在节日夜晚被灯笼点亮。

The ancient stone-paved streets are illuminated by lanterns during festival nights.

在这样的季节，魏回到了这个离开已久的家乡。

In such a season, Wei returned to her long-departed hometown.

魏是个年轻的女性，为了工作搬到了城市，很少回家。

Wei is a young woman who moved to the city for work and rarely returned home.

她总觉得自己与家乡的传统和家人有些脱节。

She always felt somewhat disconnected from her hometown's traditions and her family.

中秋节到了，她终于有机会参加家庭团聚。

With the arrival of the Mid-Autumn Festival, she finally had the chance to join the family gathering.

她的弟弟连，一直留在村里帮助家族生意。

Her brother, Lian, stayed in the village to help with the family business.

对姐姐的离开，他有些不满，但他也很想念他们之间的亲密关系。

He felt a bit resentful about his sister's departure, yet he also missed their close relationship.

团聚的那天，家人的欢声笑语让魏感到温暖。

On the day of the reunion, the family’s laughter and joy warmed Wei’s heart.

但她也感到一种陌生感。

However, she also felt a sense of unfamiliarity.

特别是连对她的冷淡，让她有点心寒。

Lian's aloofness, in particular, left her a bit disheartened.

为了重新连接这种关系，魏决定参与家里的传统活动。

To reconnect, Wei decided to participate in the family’s traditional activities.

她和家人一起做月饼，帮着挂灯笼，以表现她对家庭的关心。

She made mooncakes with them and helped hang lanterns to show her care for the family.

晚上，灯笼节开始了。

In the evening, the Lantern Festival began.

街道上灯火辉煌，水面上波光粼粼。

The streets were brightly lit, and the water shimmered.

魏和连在河边走着，空气中有淡淡的桂花香。

Wei and Lian walked by the river, with a faint osmanthus fragrance in the air.

魏小心翼翼地开始和连聊天。

Wei cautiously started a conversation with Lian.

"连，我知道我离开让你很不开心。

"Lian, I know my leaving made you unhappy.

可是，对我来说，离开是为了有更好的生活。"她轻声说。

But for me, leaving was about seeking a better life," she said softly.

连看着水面，叹了口气。

Lian looked at the water and sighed.

"我们都想要更好的生活。

"We all want a better life.

只是，我有时候觉得，我们的关系也像这条河，隔得太远了。"他说。

It’s just that sometimes, I feel like our relationship is like this river, too distant," he replied.

魏停下脚步，望着弟弟，眼中充满歉意。

Wei stopped and looked at her brother, her eyes full of regret.

"对不起，我没有意识到。

"I’m sorry, I didn’t realize.

我也很想念小时候的我们，还有那些一起度过的快乐时光。"

I also miss our childhood and the happy times we had together."

连转过身来看着姐姐，他们久违的目光中似乎在诉说着彼此的思念。

Turning around to face his sister, Lian’s eyes seemed to convey their mutual longing.

"我也是，

"Me too.

其实，我一直希望你能回来。"

Truthfully, I've always wanted you to come back."

那一刻，两人心中的隔阂消失了。

In that moment, the barrier between them vanished.

在桂花香中，他们重新感受到了久违的亲情。

Surrounded by the scent of osmanthus, they once again felt the warmth of family ties.

回家的路上，魏感觉自己像找到了久违的归属感。

On the way home, Wei felt as if she had rediscovered a long-lost sense of belonging.

当夜深人静，月光洒在村子里，魏和连的家中充满了欢声笑语。

As night deepened and moonlight spread over the village, Wei and Lian’s home was filled with laughter and joy.

家庭团聚在一片和谐和幸福中落下帷幕。

The family reunion ended in harmony and happiness.

魏心中默默许下心愿：不论走多远，她都会记得家乡，记得家人，而连也不再心怀怨恨。

Wei silently made a wish: no matter how far she traveled, she would always remember her hometown, her family, and Lian would no longer harbor resentment.

他们的关系如同秋夜般，温暖而甜美。

Their relationship, like the autumn night, was warm and sweet.