"Who told you you couldn't choose your family? Besides, there are millions of people in the world, and millions of ways to live. Why do you envy everyone else? Why do you want to try living a wonderful life just because you see it? Stop daydreaming. Live within your means and be content with what you have."
Bian Yuqing was no longer a child who didn't understand things. She knew her mother's worries and her family's concerns. Even though this concern was like a shackle that tightly bound her, preventing her from spreading her wings to soar, and even though she longed for the free and vast blue sky, she could only huddle in this golden birdcage and watch other birds spread their wings and soar.
Seeing that Bian Yuqing had been depressed lately, Yan Nuan thought she should cheer her up.
“Yuqing wants the outside world, she wants novelty and excitement. She wants thrills and excitement, but we can’t ignore her family. So let’s take her to a safe and novel place to play.”
"But we're not familiar with this place."
"We're not familiar with each other, but someone else is."
"Uncle Yifan? He's at work, let's not bother him."
"And there's Aunt Bu Ke, let's go find her."
Bu Ke often went to Yan Shi's place, so you could say he watched the twins grow up. When they were little, they often ran out together.
The twins were closer to Bu Ke than to Yi Fan. After all, Yi Fan was like an elder, telling them not to do this or that. Bu Ke was different; he encouraged them to go out and play every day and even helped cover for them.
"Anyway, I want to go somewhere safe and exciting to surprise Yuqing. I have a few recommendations: the magic circle game developed by sorcerers. It's not too difficult, it's very realistic, and it's quite fun."
"Also, you can visit the research institute, which is your Uncle Quan Hou's territory. There are many exciting experimental subjects inside, and you can observe zombies and alien species up close. Ordinary people can't visit it. My sister has a good relationship with Quan Hou, so she will definitely give you the green light to go."
"Sure enough, you should ask your aunt for help with this kind of thing."
"They only turn to their aunt when they can't solve their own problems. They have no conscience."
"After all, I don't want to eat my aunt and uncle's dog food. Eating dog food at home is enough."
"Alright, I can't play with you kids anyway, go play by yourself."
"Should we go challenge the formation or visit the research institute?" Yan Han asked her sister as usual.
"I am personally more interested in research institutes."
"Then go find Uncle Quanhou."
"But I'm a little afraid of Uncle Quanhou. Don't you think he's quite scary?"
Yan Han shook her head.
"Mom said he's quite trustworthy, but you can't entrust your life to him."
"Then you can tell him later, and I won't say a word." Yan Nuan chickened out.
"OK."
The research institute wasn't open to just anyone. The two were stopped at the front desk and had to wait for Quan Hou's assistant to come and take them in after confirming with Quan Hou.
"Yan Nuan, Yan Han." The assistant came over to lead them away.
"this."
"Oh, it's you! That's impressive, you even know our teacher."
"You two know each other?" Yan Han's gaze lingered between the two.
"Last time I went to deliver something to Uncle Yifan, I got hit by a motorcycle. He helped me carry the things upstairs," Yan Nuan explained to her younger brother in a low voice.
"Thanks for your help last time." After thanking her, Yan Han turned to whisper in Yan Nuan's ear.
"When did you get hit by the motorcycle? Why didn't you tell me?"
"It's nothing, just a scratch," Yan Nuan said dismissively.
Yan Han didn't press the matter further. Yan Nuan was probably afraid that if her parents found out, they wouldn't let her run away. He would go back, check on her injuries, and then decide whether to tell her parents.
"What brings you here, teacher? I'll drive you home. Do you have some time lately? I heard there's a barbecue place nearby that's pretty good, let's go together."
Yan Han glanced at her assistant twice, wondering if this person had ulterior motives.
"No, we've already made plans with friends recently."
After finally getting rid of his assistant, Quan Hou met him without asking any questions. He simply set a time and told them to bring his employee ID when they arrived.
Quan Hou originally wanted his assistant to show them around, but the siblings immediately refused, so he decided to lend them his employee badges instead.
When leaving Quan Hou's office, Yan Nuan took a special look around and, seeing that her assistant wasn't there, pulled Yan Han away.
“That guy wants to pursue my sister,” Yan Han said decisively.
"Maybe."
"He doesn't seem like a bad person. Aren't you going to give him a chance?"
"No, I'm not interested in dating him. He's too enthusiastic, I can't handle it. Besides, we've only met once, and he's already saying this to so many girls. It's too frivolous."
"That's good. I was worried you'd fall for that."
"If I like someone, I'll take any approach; if I don't, I'll find everything they do annoying. I'd rather have a relationship where feelings develop gradually over time than this kind of fast-food romance, which seems unreliable no matter how you look at it."
"Dad would be very pleased to hear you say that."
"Don't tell them, or they'll start nagging again, repeating the same few sentences over and over, something I've heard since I was a child."
"Tell me first what happened when you were hit by the motorcycle."
"It's nothing serious, just a minor scrape. If it were a serious injury, would I not have told you?"
Where is the person who hit you?
"Him."
Yan Han blinked. He probably misunderstood Uncle Quan Hou's assistant. That person probably just felt embarrassed and wanted to treat him to dinner.
Day of visiting the research institute
Not to mention Bian Yuqing, even the well-informed twins were amazed and shocked, and their worldviews were rebuilt and their cognitive systems reorganized.
All three of them took some time to process their emotions and had a deeper reflection on life, existence, and the future.
During this time, the adults also helped the children avoid danger, and the South Island issue was brought back to the agenda.
Waves, sea breeze, sandy beach; blue sky, ocean surface, lush green forests—everything you see is relaxing. Go beachcombing at sunrise, relax in the shade of a tree at midday, and play volleyball on the beach in the evening...
Those who like surfing go surfing, those who like swimming go swimming, and those who like forests go hiking. Yan Shi and Zhuang Zhao are worried about them going out alone, but the twins have no interest in each other's hobbies. The adults are too busy to be in two places at once, so they have to take turns accompanying them.
More than half a month has passed in the blink of an eye. The twins have finally had enough fun, and Yan Shi has also had enough tropical fruits and seafood. He misses his usual food terribly.
The family was planning to go back home, but they encountered bad weather and the ferry couldn't come. They had to wait for the strong winds to pass before it could come to pick them up.
"Looks like we'll have to stay another night."
"Will it rain heavily?"
"The weather forecast says it will be moderate to heavy rain, but not to the point of a downpour."
"This wind is terrifying. This is the first time I've ever seen such strong wind. Usually, a level 6 or 7 wind blows things all over the place."
"With such a strong wind blowing in this deserted place, I always feel like I'm going to die here."
"Ptooey, ptooey, ptooey, quickly ptooey, ptooey."
"How old are you to still believe in this?" Under pressure, Yan Shi could only spit three times.
As night fell, thunder and lightning began, and large raindrops pounded down with a loud thud. Combined with the howling wind shaking the treetops, turning the house into a scene straight out of a horror movie after the lights were off. Even knowing that sleeping inside wouldn't be dangerous, I was still afraid the roof would be ripped off, rainwater would flood in, and lightning would enter the house...
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