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"Xuan, didn't you just say you wanted to learn how to catch fish? Now, let me teach you how to do it, okay?"
Perhaps feeling that the atmosphere had become too tense, Leng Junyu quickly turned to Leng Yixuan after regaining his composure.
Leng Yixuan, being so young, naturally did not understand the strange tension between Leng Junyu and Le Yao Yao earlier. So, upon hearing Leng Junyu's words now, she was filled with joy.
"Okay! Uncle is so nice."
"Hehe..."
Seeing the bright little face of the child, carefree and happy, made one feel both fond and envious.
At least, being blissfully unaware of everything, she lived a much happier life.
Leng Junyu thought to himself as he handed the three large fish he had just prepared to Le Yao Yao. He said, "I'll leave the grilling of the fish to you."
"Oh, okay."
Taking the three large fish, Le Yao Yao nodded and lowered her gaze lightly. When she lifted her eyes again, her expression had returned to normal.
"Then you and Xuan go play. I'll call you when the fish is ready."
"Mm."
Upon hearing this, Leng Junyu agreed and washed his hands before picking up Leng Yixuan in one swift motion.
The man was tall, like a towering mountain, effortlessly lifting Leng Yixuan onto his shoulder.
Naturally, Leng Yixuan was overjoyed. Ever since he was little, he loved sitting on the shoulders of various uncles. Only then could he stand tall and see far, as if he had grown up a little in an instant.
Hearing the little one's tinkling laughter, hidden beneath a veil of black, made him smile faintly.
He sighed, wondering if such a delightful sound would soon be lost to him.
Though reluctant in his heart, Leng Junyu suppressed his sadness and earnestly taught Leng Yixuan how to catch fish.
On the shore, Le Yao Yao was busy stringing three large fish together with a branch. While she relied on the fish for sustenance, her gaze often drifted to the two playing joyfully in the lake.
In the shimmering water, a tall man carried a small figure on his shoulder.
Dressed in black with a wide-brimmed hat obscuring his face, he exuded an air of coldness that kept others at bay. Yet at this moment, paired with the little one in white, they looked perfectly matched.
The contrasting figures of black and white frolicked in the water, their laughter mingling—his deep yet hearty chuckle blending beautifully with her melodious giggles.
Though their laughs were different, together they created a captivating harmony, like the most enchanting notes in the world.
The sun slowly moved across the sky, its warm rays bathing the earth and glistening on the water's surface. It enveloped the pair in a layer of warm light.
In the distance, mountains stretched endlessly into the horizon where sky met water. A few exquisite boats dotted the scene, resembling a watercolor painting crafted by divine hands.
Yet no matter how beautiful the scenery was, it paled in comparison to the brilliance of that pair in Le Yao Yao's eyes.
If only time could freeze at this moment...
Dreams are beautiful, but reality can be cruel.
At this moment, time seemed to fly by for Le Yao Yao.
In the blink of an eye, the three grilled fish in her hands were ready.
Since she had been thinking about coming to Fairy Lake in the morning and wanted to taste the authentic grilled fish here, Le Yao Yao had made preparations in advance, asking the waiter to prepare some seasoning sauces.
When the waiter learned that Le Yao Yao and her companions were heading to Fairy Lake, he naturally knew what to prepare. After all, many visitors come here specifically to catch and grill their own fish.
So at this moment, while grilling the fish, Le Yao Yao evenly sprinkled the seasonings she brought over the fish.
As the three fish turned a golden brown under her careful grilling, a mouthwatering aroma wafted through the air.
The two people playing joyfully in the lake, one big and one small, caught a whiff of the delicious scent and slowly made their way back like two hungry little kittens.
At this time, Leng Yixuan was holding a small fish in his hand, which he claimed to have caught himself!
“Mother, look quickly! This fish was caught by Xuan!”
Holding up the tiny fish that was only as big as his palm, Leng Yixuan beamed with joy as he presented it to Le Yao Yao.
Seeing the little fish in Leng Yixuan's hand, Le Yao Yao's expression softened. She smiled warmly and brightly, generously praising him.
“Wow, Xuan is amazing! You actually caught a fish!”
“Hehe…”
Hearing Le Yao Yao's exaggerated remarks, Leng Yixuan couldn't help but laugh, her little face turning red.
After all, children's thoughts are simple; they don't ask for much, just the recognition and praise from adults.
"Then, Mother, please hurry and roast this fish!"
"Alright, Mother will roast the fish for you."
After Le Yao Yao finished speaking, she intended to take the small fish, but unexpectedly, the man sitting nearby suddenly spoke up.
"Let me do it; I'm experienced with this."
"Okay, then."
Upon hearing the man's words, Le Yao Yao didn't refuse. Instead, she allowed him to take the small fish and went to the lakeside to prepare it.
In less than a moment, the man returned with the cleaned fish.
Seeing this, Le Yao Yao quickly grabbed a stick, skewered the small fish, and placed it over the fire to roast.
The three larger fish had already been roasted, so Le Yao Yao handed one to the man and then picked up another for herself. She carefully removed the bones from the roasted fish and gently flaked off some fish meat before offering it to Leng Yixuan.
"Here, eat this."
"Okay."
Upon hearing this, Leng Yixuan opened her mouth and ate the fish meat that Le Yao Yao fed her. After chewing a few bites, her delicate brows couldn't help but curve into a smile as she said contentedly.
"Mother, this fish is really delicious. You should eat some too!"
With that, Leng Yixuan carefully picked a piece of fish and brought it to Le Yao Yao's lips.
Seeing her son being so considerate, Le Yao Yao couldn't help but feel delighted.
She immediately opened her mouth and ate the piece of fish that Leng Yixuan offered.
"Mm, it's really sweet!"
Le Yao Yao spoke the truth.
After all, this Fairy Lake was nothing like the polluted lakes of the modern world; the water here was clean and clear, allowing one to see the bottom.
That was why the fish here grew plump and fresh.
Moreover, since she had just added some seasoning, this fish was truly tender and incredibly tasty.
Upon hearing Le Yao Yao's praise, Leng Yixuan's big eyes sparkled with joy. He then picked another piece of fresh fish, removed the bones, and offered it to Leng Junyu.
"Uncle, you should eat too!"
"Uh..."
Both Le Yao Yao and Leng Junyu were taken aback by Leng Yixuan's gesture once again.
Le Yao Yao was surprised because Xuan had always shared his food only with those he liked. It seemed that Xuan really liked this man in front of him...
Compared to Le Yao Yao's surprise, Leng Junyu, sitting beside them, was deeply shocked by Leng Yixuan's actions. Immediately, a wave of excitement and joy surged in his heart.
After all, this was the fish meat that his son had personally picked out the bones from. How could he not be delighted?!
Unaware of Leng Junyu's emotional turmoil, Leng Yixuan simply blinked her adorable, innocent eyes and smiled brightly at him.
"Uncle, hurry and eat! This fish is really delicious!"
"Yes, okay. Uncle will eat."
Hearing Leng Yixuan's words, Leng Junyu suppressed his excitement and gently parted his lips to respond.
He then reached out to take the fish meat from Leng Yixuan's hand, turned around, and slowly lifted the black veil to eat.
It seemed that he didn't want anyone else to glimpse his face while eating. After spending a few days with him, Le Yao Yao and the others were already accustomed to it.
Though they were dying of curiosity inside, since he didn’t wish for anyone to see his appearance, Le Yao Yao chose not to press the matter.
Instead, she fed Leng Yixuan some fish while also enjoying a bit herself.
By the time they had finished three large fish and one small fish, the sun had gradually begun its descent in the west.
Seeing this, Le Yao Yao couldn't help but sigh inwardly; she hadn't expected that an entire day had passed without her noticing.
At this moment, the setting sun in the west resembled an orange yolk slowly sinking into thick clouds.
The brilliant golden light painted the clouds at the horizon a purplish-red hue, resembling a colorful ribbon—truly a beautiful sight!
On the eastern side, the sky was a deep blue, and the bright moon shone even more brilliantly. The twinkling stars gradually revealed themselves, flickering like mischievous little sprites winking playfully, utterly adorable.
It had been a long time since Le Yao Yao had enjoyed such a leisurely view of the beautiful sky, especially now that her belly was full. Without a care for anything else, she lazily lay on the grass, her hands resting behind her head, gazing at the scenery above.
Leng Yixuan mimicked her mother, placing her hands behind her head as well, with a blade of green grass dangling from the corner of her mouth.
The delicate Little Face, pale as jade, contrasted with the green grass at her lips, giving her an air of carefree charm and undeniable cuteness.
Watching the two of them lying on the grass, one large and one small, like finely carved jade figures, the man in black sitting nearby couldn't help but smile slowly beneath his veil.
The Evening Breeze gently swept by, causing the lake's surface to sparkle and ripple in layers.
The moonlight was beautiful, the stars twinkled, and with a lovely companion by his side along with a cute little one, this moment felt so perfect. He hadn't enjoyed such blissful days in a long time...
In the past, when he struggled to survive at the bottom of the cliff, whenever he felt he could no longer hold on, his thoughts were always about getting out and living well beside them.
At this moment, he had finally achieved that, though time was limited...
As Leng Junyu pondered these thoughts, Le Yao Yao, who was lazily enjoying the scenery, turned her beautiful eyes lightly toward the man sitting beside her.
From her position, she could only see his broad back.
The Evening Breeze blew gently, causing his clothes to flutter. The cold aura around him vanished in that instant; all that remained was an air of elegance and ethereality.
In that moment, he seemed like a gust of wind—here one second and gone the next.
Seeing this, Le Yao Yao couldn't help but frown slightly. Then, as if recalling something, she spoke up.
"When will Dugu Brother leave?"
Leng Junyu, who had been admiring the beautiful scenery, was momentarily taken aback by Le Yao Yao's question. He quickly replied, "The day after tomorrow."
"The day after tomorrow?!"
Hearing his words, Le Yao Yao's heart tightened. The thought that he would be leaving in just two days filled her with a sense of reluctance and a strong desire to—
Keep him here!
Otherwise, she would regret it for the rest of her life!
However, since he was determined to leave, how could she possibly make him stay? It was clearly asking too much.
With this thought, Le Yao Yao felt a wave of sadness wash over her.
In the end, she simply lowered her head in silence.
On the other side, Leng Junyu felt a pang in his heart at the sight of her.
He knew all too well how reluctant Le Yao Yao was to part ways. Yet, being able to sit together like this and have a good conversation was already more than he had ever hoped for; he dared not wish for anything more.
With this thought in mind, Leng Junyu also gently lowered his gaze, his eyes reflecting an unspoken sorrow.
For a moment, neither of them spoke. The atmosphere seemed to be tinged with a faint sorrow and a hint of reluctance.
After a long while, Le Yao Yao appeared to have thought of something and said to the man, "By the way, I heard yesterday that there is a tribe to the west of Dali that lives by herding sheep. There are vast beautiful grasslands and flocks of sheep there, not to mention delicious milk. How about we go there tomorrow?"
Le Yao Yao suggested.
She simply wanted to create more memories with the man before they parted ways.
Upon hearing this, Leng Junyu pressed his red lips together but did not refuse. He just nodded lightly and replied, "Alright."
Tomorrow, he would spend one last day with her. After tomorrow, they would no longer be able to meet, would they?
...
That night.
After returning to the inn, Le Yao Yao had the waiter prepare hot water for herself and Xuan. After bathing, she went to bed early.
However, the thought that tomorrow would be her last day with the man filled Le Yao Yao's heart with reluctance and unease.
Lying in bed, she tossed and turned for a long time before finally drifting into a dream in the early hours of the morning.
What she did not know was that shortly after she fell asleep, a lanky figure, as if waiting for a long time, quietly leaped through the intricately carved window once he confirmed that she was finally asleep.
It was already late at night, and the world was silent, with only the distant sound of a bell tolling, echoing softly.
The room was dark, illuminated only by the bright moon hanging in the sky. Its pure light streamed through the intricately carved window, casting enchanting shadows and elongating the figure of a man standing there.
After entering the room, he slowly approached the bedside and stood still.
His gaze had been fixed on the two figures lying on the bed since he entered, finally settling on the face of the Stunning Beauty.
She wore nothing but a Translucent White Nightgown, her Cloud-like Hair cascading down her back, accentuating her Jade-like Face. Her features were exquisite and delicate.
At this sight, the man's heart stirred.
Five years had passed—five long years.
Throughout these years, he had never stopped thinking about that breathtaking Little Face. Even in his dreams, she haunted him.
In these five years, she had not changed; if anything, she had become even more beautiful and stronger...
But why did a hint of sorrow linger in her brows? Was it because of him!?
Thinking this, the man furrowed his brow in concern. He slowly reached out his finger to brush away the faint sadness etched on her forehead.
However, it seemed that even in her sleep, she was restless.
Perhaps sensing someone beside her, she trembled slightly, as if on the verge of waking.
Seeing this, the man quickly retracted his hand that was about to touch her brow and instead gently pressed two fingers against her.
The woman who had intended to wake up immediately fell back into a deep sleep.
Watching the woman, who had been rendered unconscious by his touch, the man finally dared to extend his finger, gently resting it on her delicately furrowed brow.
As he softly smoothed away the sorrow etched on her face, he spoke, his voice hoarse and filled with pain.
"What are you grieving about? Even in sleep, you can't find peace?"
He sighed lightly, fully aware that she would not respond. Yet, he continued to speak softly, as if addressing her and himself simultaneously.
"In the future, when I'm not by your side, please take good care of yourself and our Xuan. Everything depends on you."
At this point, his finger slowly moved from her brow to her eyes, gliding over her charming nose before finally resting on her soft pink lips.
Feeling the softness beneath his fingertips, he wished more than anything to kiss her gently once more, to feel the warmth of her lips…
However…
"I'm sorry. My powerlessness has caused you suffering. No matter how unwilling I am, I have to leave you. Le Yao Yao, do you know how much… I love you…"
As he finished speaking, a single tear slipped from beneath the veil of darkness that shrouded him, falling silently to the ground.
Yet within that drop of tear lay an overwhelming sense of helplessness and sorrow…
Who says men do not cry? They simply do not weep until the moment of heartbreak arrives!
Even though he had once been a national hero, a living demon feared by many, wielding power over all, there were still things he could not accomplish.
Thinking of this, the man couldn't help but sigh sadly, as if suppressing something within him. He turned to the woman sleeping on the bed and spoke softly.
"Le Yao Yao, forget me! Live well, find someone to marry, and give your child a good father. Even if I'm no longer here in the future, at least you'll have a man who loves and cares for you by your side. That way, I can rest easy..."
Though he was unwilling a thousand times over, there were things beyond his control that he wished for another good man to take care of.
Because the only person he truly worried about was right in front of him.
The man felt melancholic, sighed, yet remained helpless...
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