Muchen looked unamused by the way the old couple treated them. "If they had kids, they would be older than us. So aren't you still a kid in their eyes?"
Ziyue curiously asked a question, "Do they have children?"
It seemed like a heartwarming way to spend their golden age in this place.
However, humans are social animals. Everyone lives within a community, has families, and connects with others in society. Although people often say they want to have a peaceful life after they retire, how many of them could stay on a remote island far away from their families and friends?
After all, she wouldn't be willing to stay in Country J forever.
Yunzhou City was the place she was born and grew up in. She was most familiar with the city where her friends and family were. But the Su Family was not worth mentioning, albeit her current thoughts.
She believed everyone would want to live where they feel a stronger sense of belonging and connection.
Muchen contemplated for a while, pondering over Ziyue's question.
"I went into their room when I was looking for you just now, and I saw an old picture of them with a young man. It should be their son."
"They have a son?" Ziyue was puzzled by the new-found information.
"He has passed away. I learned about it when I did a background check on them." Their trip here was kept a secret. They didn't let anyone know or bring anyone else with them. Despite their secrecy, they still had to take utmost precautions.
Before he arrived, he had already looked through information about the old couple.
Ziyue sighed helplessly, "I see."
Two old parents who lost their child living on a small island. When they are no longer mobile, there wouldn't be anyone left to take care of them.
Muchen turned around to look at Ziyue. Then, with a heavy heart and solemn voice, he said, "Life doesn't always go the way we want, nor can anyone be fully satisfied with their life."
His tone was layered with emptiness and despair as if a sudden wave of grief had overcome him. Ziyue wasn't sure if he was trying to cheer her up or if he was recalling unpleasant memories.
Ziyue held his arms tightly and said, "Why do you look so down? That's not how you normally are."
Muchen raised his brows and replied, "You are feeling down, not me."
"Then why did you say that life doesn't always go as we wish and that no one can be fully satisfied with their life? Are you telling me you're not satisfied with your life? Am I not enough for you? So you need to find another woman?" Ziyue questioned him with a gaze that could cut through steel. She then pinched his waist with her long and slim fingers.
However, discreetly, her eyes were widening in anticipation of Muchen's subsequent actions. Finally, when Muchen extended his arms to hug her, she stood up swiftly and pushed him into the water.
As Muchen fell into the water, she ran away toward the shore as fast as she could.
"I saw Grandpa Qi walking towards us. He's going to ask us to return home for dinner. I'll leave first! Haha!" Ziyue was cackling with joy as she skipped towards the cabin.
Hmph! She was outraged when he tossed her in the water.
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