The two walked side by side in the small park outside the research institute.
Just across the park is the headquarters building of Huake Scientific Research Institute.
The research institute is also part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), and further behind it are the CAS staff housing.
I walked around the small park and saw many nearby residents strolling there with their families.
Gu Jueye's gaze suddenly turned in one direction.
Bai Qianmo followed his gaze and saw a stall selling children's toys in the park's small square. Many children, ranging in age from two or three to seven or eight, were gathered around the stall, attracted by the dazzling array of toys on display.
"Fifth Brother, do you like children?" Bai Qianmo turned her gaze to the man beside her.
Gu Jueye was silent for a moment: "Compared to the adult world, children's lives are much more carefree. People's desires grow as they get older. Children can be overjoyed to get a toy they like, but adults want too much, so they become more and more concerned about gains and losses. We should learn some life lessons from children."
Bai Qianmo remained silent, quietly gazing at the man before her.
From the moment they met, she felt that this man always had a sense of detachment from worldly affairs.
After learning that he had lived for over a hundred years, she finally understood why she felt that way.
A century of ups and downs, the changes in the world, the separations and deaths, have not only increased my age, but also my perspective on the world and my wisdom.
Although his appearance has remained unchanged over the years, his mind has long since become that of a wise and transcendent old man.
Thinking of this, Bai Qianmo couldn't help but feel a sense of respect.
"The ancients once said that the true state of harmony between man and nature can be found in young children. But I think that the fearlessness and composure of young children are due to ignorance. As people grow older, they will perceive the good and evil of the world and thus develop the seven emotions and six desires. At this time, people are in a state of knowledge. And returning to simplicity from the state of knowledge is the true transcendence of the world."
Gu Jueye's eyes held a look of appreciation.
"I'm so happy for you that you have such profound insights at such a young age."
Bai Qianmo smiled charmingly.
"Isn't that because you, a centenarian, have taught me so well?"
Looking at the girl in front of him, Gu Jueye's face showed a faint smile.
"Girl, are you happy here?"
Bai Qianmo paused for a moment, seemingly deep in thought about the question.
Although she had lost her memories of the past few years, she quickly adapted to life here after waking up.
Perhaps it was because of her fifth brother's company, or perhaps even though she had amnesia, subconsciously she was not unfamiliar with this city.
Therefore, it is easy for them to integrate and adapt.
He nodded: "Compared to the years I spent living in a foreign country, standing on this land gives me a sense of belonging."
"That's good. As long as you like it here, we'll live in the capital from now on."
Bai Qianmo smiled and hooked her arm around the man's.
"Are you really willing to give up everything in Country Y and settle here?"
The man simply smiled and didn't say anything.
At his age, wealth and status no longer hold any appeal for him.
His existence in this world is simply because of her presence.
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