Mi Rou couldn't help but twitch her lips.

Shi Xi tilted her head and asked with a sweet smile, "Is your mouth cramping?"

"no!"

"oh."

Mi Rou was speechless. She dared not argue with the childish Gui Xi now, for fear that if Gui Xi suddenly became a drama queen, she would be subjected to Master Chen's murderous aura.

Chong En had no idea what the young people meant by "dog food" (a slang term for public displays of affection).

All he knew was that after arriving at Xiyuan, he once again experienced the bustling atmosphere of a large crowd.

"Seeing how young and energetic you all are, I feel like I've become much younger myself because of you."

Shi Xi picked up a light tofu dish for Chong En, saying, "Uncle Chong is not old at all. As long as you have a youthful mindset, you won't look old."

"Thank you! The changing of the seasons, the rising and setting of the sun, are all normal occurrences. Humans are also born, grow old, get sick, and die; this is also normal."

After saying that, Chongen picked up the tofu from the bowl. It was tender and smooth, and very delicious.

Di Chenxiao had instructed that chefs usually cook home-style dishes, and only in special circumstances would they prepare very luxurious dishes.

When the family is together, simplicity is best; there's no need to prepare anything too luxurious or too much food.

If you want to eat something, just have the chef cook it; it's better than eating expensive ingredients every day.

Humans are born, grow old, get sick, and die; the moon waxes and wanes.

But when Shi Xi heard Zhong En say this, she was still somewhat moved.

“Uncle Zhongda, look at what you’re saying. Everyone is born, grows old, gets sick, and dies. That’s something we can’t control, but we can control how we live our lives.”

"You are still young. It is not appropriate for you to have seen through birth, aging, sickness and death so early."

Chong En chuckled and said, "Okay, I'm still young."

And I can still see these younger generations living happily.

A mealtime passes quickly.

Shi Xi accompanied Chong En for a walk in the back garden again, but this time Kong Jiang did not accompany the two of them.

The soft, silvery moonlight gently blankets every corner of the world; stars fill the entire sky, providing people with a sense of direction, and those who are lost can find their way home by being guided by the stars.

In the garden, the fragrance of flowers wafts on the breeze, making one feel as if they are surrounded by a sea of ​​blossoms.

Shi Xi and Chong En walked side by side on the cobblestone path. The night was still a bit chilly, and she wore a thin white cloak, which, when removed from the architecture, gave her a classical beauty.

She lowered her head, her hands gripping the sides of her cloak, waving them back and forth like a deity casting a spell.

Chong En chuckled softly. Every night, he loved sitting outside watching the moon, but he also dreaded seeing it.

Now, his beloved family members are right beside him, within easy reach, which makes him very content.

"Uncle Zhongda, what are you laughing at? Do you think I'm stupid, that I'm so old and I'm still imitating the gods in TV dramas, pretending to cast spells?"

“I wasn’t laughing at you. I used to dislike the night, but I also liked watching the moon alone in the sky. It was a contradiction. Now, seeing your innocent and naive face, I’ve let go of my obsession. I feel much more relaxed now.”

Shi Xi suppressed her smile. "Uncle Zhong Cheng, may I ask you a question?"

"Go ahead and ask."

After hesitating for a long time, she finally asked the question that had been bothering her.

“I’ve heard Xiao Xiao mention that your daughter… apparently died trying to save him. Don’t you hate him?”

After speaking, Shi Xi lowered her head, not daring to look at Zhong En's expression at all.

She probably shouldn't have asked that question.

The first time I met Uncle Zhong was on the ship to Mo Island. When he saw Xiao Xiao, he kicked Xiao Xiao.

Now that he's here, he doesn't feel any resentment towards Xiao Xiao at all; she always feels that Uncle Zhong's behavior is a bit strange.