When Wu Sicheng looked up, he saw An Moxue staring at him with bright eyes, but the sight of her middle-aged face looked so incongruous that he burst out laughing.

An Moxue snapped out of her daze, realizing he was laughing at her. She gave him a weak glare and continued eating her bun, thinking to herself, "Indeed, men who are serious about their work are the most charming. But that smile is really annoying!"

Wu Sicheng lowered his head again and continued carving the agate in his hand. All he wanted to do now was to finish carving the bracelet before they parted ways and give it to her.

Suddenly, the room fell silent. An Moxue ate her meal, while Wu Sicheng carved agate.

It was unusually quiet, and exceptionally harmonious.

After finishing her meal, An Moxue looked up at Wu Sicheng and saw that he was still carving intently.

She walked over, sat down next to him, and, watching his hand movements, asked, "In such a hurry, is it for me?"

Without looking up, he continued what he was doing and said, "Well, I was just carving this in my spare time, thinking of giving it to you as a New Year's gift. But I didn't expect to run into you unexpectedly, so I thought I'd finish carving it before we parted and give it to you. Then you had to leave early, and I haven't finished carving it yet! It's just a little bit left to finish the engraving. I'll definitely be able to finish it before you leave. Unexpected things always happen so suddenly. But I'm still very happy that this year's gift can reach you." He finished speaking with a smile.

"Such vibrant red agate is hard to find. Where did you get it?"

"I found it by accident during a mission. I had prepared a set, but now I can only give you the bracelet."

"besides?"

"Hmm. A jade pendant, a ring, a necklace, earrings, a bracelet, and a seal."

"So much, is it all done?"

"Um."

"It would look great on me. It's a pity I can only get this bracelet this time." An Moxue said narcissistically, and even stretched out her hand to compare it, then said a little dejectedly, "I forgot that my hands were also treated."

Wu Sicheng comforted him, "It's okay, you can wear it again when you get back to Russia. Wear it however you like."

"When did you learn to carve? And you carve so well!"

"When I miss you, and I have nothing to do, I just sit in a daze thinking about you and making something for you. That makes the time pass quickly."

"Is that so? Then aren't you at a huge loss?"

Wu Sicheng looked up at her, puzzled, and asked, "Why?"

"When I'm busy, I don't think about you at all. I only think of you when I want to eat your cooking. And when I see a handsome guy, I think of you too. I think to myself, this man is not as handsome as my Mr. Wu, this man has not as much temperament as my Mr. Wu."

Wu Sicheng stared at her, his eyes holding a depth she couldn't decipher. "Have you met a man more handsome than me?"

An Moxue thought for a moment and said, "Maybe there are! But none of them look like me. I like your looks the most."

Upon hearing the first half of the sentence, Wu Sicheng's eyes narrowed slightly. After hearing the second half, he smiled broadly and said, "Keep it up!"

He thought that as the little girl grew into a young woman, she might not even realize that her expression had become more and more direct, which was probably influenced by Osiris culture. He was wary of this.

Then he bent down, picked up the carving knife, and continued carving. He finished in just a few strokes.

Then, An Moxue saw him take out a bunch of sandpaper of different grits from his bag, gradually changing from the coarsest to the finest, and rubbing the bracelet little by little.

The bracelet became increasingly smooth and lustrous. Finally, An Moxue saw him take out a pure white checkered handkerchief and carefully wipe the bracelet, then examine it closely before taking one of An Moxue's hands and carefully putting the bracelet on her wrist.

"Yes, the size is just right, and the circle fits perfectly." Wu Sicheng watched with satisfaction as the person he loved put on the bracelet he had made himself, feeling a sense of unprecedented fulfillment.

He glanced at it a few times, then helped her take it off, placed it in her hand, and said, "Keep it away! Don't let anyone see it."

An Moxue seemed to remember something and said, "Wait a moment." Then she jogged out of the house and returned shortly after, carrying a small bag, which she handed to Wu Sicheng.

He looked at her, took the bag, and asked, "What's this?"

"I keep these medicines on hand. I have two of them, and I've improved the prescription. The hemostatic medicine is even more effective; just a little goes a long way."

"Mo Xue?"

She knew what he wanted to say and interrupted him, saying, "Don't even think about it. If anything goes wrong, this prescription won't be mine anymore. I will only provide it to the country if I have the ability to protect it. I don't want to use the results of my hard work to benefit others. Of course, if the country's policies change in the future, and I open a pharmaceutical factory to supply the military directly at the lowest price, even if I don't make a profit, I'm willing to do it."

When Wu Sicheng thought of what her parents had gone through, he understood her concerns and didn't say anything more, only saying, "I'm sorry, I didn't think it through."

"No way! It's normal for you to think this way because you have no ulterior motives, but that doesn't mean others don't. I've thought about this issue, but I ultimately rejected it myself. I only feel at ease when I have control over things myself. There are always variables with other people, so why gamble my hard-earned results on someone else's potentially worthless promise? It's not worth it."

Thinking about the changes in China, Wu Sicheng smiled and said, "Perhaps, a turning point is just around the corner."

"Yes, I believe and look forward to it. But the darkest hour is always before dawn, so you should be careful yourself. It's always good to have a backup plan."

Wu Sicheng thought of something and asked, "If you leave, I'll leave too. Where are you going? Could you give me a ride?"

An Moxue said, "Kyoto." There was no need to keep this a secret from him.

“I’ll pack my things and come with you. If there’s a spot available, I’ll go the same way and get back to the unit sooner. Maybe I’ll get back before Wang Wei and Li Deren.”

"Okay, let's pack our things and leave together."

"good."

After the two finished packing their things and checked out of the room, Wu Sicheng went to the mess hall to return the cooking pot, while An Moxue went to see Zhang Jing.

Zhang Jing noticed her backpack and asked, "Are you leaving?"

"Yes, I came here specifically to say goodbye. It's goodbye forever; who knows when the next time will be!"

Zhang Jing looked at her, from her first words to her youthful years, and now to her standing on her own two feet. He had witnessed all her joys and sorrows, her ups and downs, and hoped that her future would be smooth and fulfilling. He advised her, "Take care of yourself, don't be too reckless. Remember, you're just a girl, don't push yourself too hard. Also, there are plenty of children who love the Party running around, you need to hurry up too. Your parents in the afterlife would definitely want someone to care for you and worry about you."

"I will take good care of myself and come back to see you next time. I will think carefully about what you said. I'm leaving now, take care."

After An Moxue finished speaking, she left the office swiftly. Zhang Jing watched her retreating figure and murmured, "You must be safe and sound."