The golden light lingers in the tranquility of a child's dream.

The faint glow of the fluorescent flower field, like scattered stars, gently blanketed the entire meadow. Just as Prince Jin stepped to the edge of the flower field, before he could even take in the tranquil surroundings, a soft, coquettish scolding reached his ears. Immediately afterward, a slender hand reached out precisely and pinched his ear with just the right amount of pressure.

The sudden touch made Prince Jin stiffen. He instinctively tried to brush the hand away, but as soon as his fingertips rose, he met Luo Li's smiling eyes. His brows furrowed, and his usually cold and hard features showed a rare hint of embarrassment. His golden hair fell down, obscuring his slightly reddened ears. "Let go," he said in a low voice, his usual harshness gone, replaced by a subtle helplessness.

"Golden Prince, where are you going? Aren't you going to play with us?" Luo Li's voice was clear and melodious, and she lightly twirled her fingertips, causing the Golden Prince's brows to furrow even more. He could easily cut through hard metal and withstand the attacks of thousands of troops, yet he couldn't break free from Luo Li's seemingly effortless strength. He could feel the subtle gazes around him; the eyes of the Ye Luo Li warriors were now fixed on him, making him extremely uncomfortable.

"Let go, it's so noisy." Prince Jin turned his head away, his tone still harsh, but his steps subconsciously stopped. He had come following the laughter from the sea of ​​flowers, wanting to see what kind of lively scene was hidden here that could stir a ripple in his long-dormant heart. But now that he was actually standing here, being pestered by Luo Li like this, he didn't know how to react.

Seeing that he had stopped moving, Luo Li's smile deepened, and she loosened her grip slightly, but still didn't let go. "Weren't you just wandering around the wasteland? How did you suddenly end up here?" She tilted her head, looking him up and down, her eyes full of curiosity. "Did you find it too boring to be alone and wanted to come and play with us?"

Prince Jin snorted coldly, trying to regain his former dignity: "I'm just passing by." But as soon as he said it, even he felt a lack of confidence. He genuinely felt that the wasteland was too desolate, which was why he couldn't help but walk towards the sea of ​​flowers, even secretly hoping to encounter something.

On the grass not far away, Wen Zike was curled up in Clover's arms, fast asleep. Her small body was wrapped in a four-leaf clover-patterned skirt, her cheeks were rosy, and her long eyelashes, like two small fans, fluttered gently with her breath. Clover's green eyes were slightly open, carefully protecting the little girl in her arms, afraid that she would be awakened by the movement beside her. Sunlight filtered through the gaps in the petals, casting dappled light and shadow on little Coco's face, making her look like a little fairy who had fallen to earth.

The Ye Luoli warriors were all busy with their own things, and no one paid any special attention to what was happening here. Jianpeng and Liangcai were chasing after a glowing butterfly with great joy, their clear laughter echoing through the sea of ​​flowers; Chen Sisi and Lan Kongque sat on a rock by the stream, chatting quietly about interesting things in the human world, with occasional soft laughter; Shuyan and Moli were sorting through plant specimens collected from various parts of the fairy realm, their movements gentle and their expressions focused.

Seeing that Prince Jin still had that cold look on his face, Luo Li deliberately increased the pressure on her hand: "Just passing by? I think you're just being stubborn. You clearly want to play with us, but you insist on pretending to be disdainful." She paused, then leaned closer and lowered her voice, "If you stay and keep us company, I won't tell Wen Qian that you're here."

Upon hearing the name "Wenxi," Prince Jin's body visibly stiffened, a hint of annoyance flashing in his eyes. He naturally didn't want to be chased by that girl anymore; the feeling of being entangled and unable to escape was simply too awful. He remained silent for a moment, then finally nodded slightly, his voice still low: "Understood."

Luo Li then released his hand with satisfaction and patted his shoulder: "That's more like it. It's rare for everyone to be so relaxed, so don't always have such a long face, smile more." As she spoke, she pointed to the open space not far away, "We're going to have a picnic here later, why don't you come along?"

Prince Jin looked in the direction she pointed and saw that some wild fruits and snacks picked from the fairyland were already laid out on the grass. They were colorful and looked very tempting. His gaze inadvertently swept over the sleeping Wen Zike, and the coldness in his eyes softened a little. This little girl, who had just rushed towards Wen Qian calling her "Big Sister," was quite bold.

He didn't speak, but slowly walked to a nearby rock and sat down. He picked up a pebble and idly drew lines on the ground. The warm sunlight shone on him, and the sounds of his companions' laughter and the rustling of falling petals filled his ears. This atmosphere gradually calmed his restless heart.

Seeing that he didn't refuse, Luo Li's smile deepened. She turned and walked towards the stream, preparing food for the picnic with Chen Sisi and the others. The glimmer of light still flickered in the sea of ​​flowers, Xiao Keke's breathing was even and long, and the figures of the Ye Luoli warriors moved through the light and shadow; everything seemed so peaceful and beautiful.

Looking at the scene before him, Prince Jin's lips unconsciously curved into a very faint smile. Perhaps, such moments weren't so bad after all. He put down the pebbles in his hand, tilted his head back slightly, closed his eyes, and let the warm sunlight fall on his face, enjoying this rare moment of peace.