"Has something happened outside?" another old man asked, having also woken up.
"The more chaotic the better, it's none of our business anyway."
"You're still the same old you."
"Anyway, I don't want that devil to get his way, even if he's dead."
"I'm sorry, I've dragged you down."
"I've said it so many times, aren't you tired? I'm tired just listening to it."
"Okay, okay, I won't say anymore."
"If it weren't for our children, how could we have ended up in this state?" the old man said, his voice choked with emotion.
"Forget it, let's just wait and see. If we can see our child one more time, it would be worth dying for."
The two embraced and wept bitterly. Xiang Wan couldn't bear to listen anymore. She came out from under the bed, patted her clothes, and bowed to the two, saying, "Thank you both for your help. If you need anything, please don't hesitate to ask."
The two old men exchanged a glance, and one of them said, "Could you let us see your face?"
Xiang Wan was stunned when she heard this. She saw them staring at her, their eyes full of hope. She wanted to refuse, but couldn't bear to. In her dilemma, she heard them say, "We haven't seen anyone else in a long time. If our child were still alive, he would be about your age."
Their words were filled with sadness. Xiang Wan thought that seeing their faces wouldn't hurt, it was better than disappointing them. She slowly removed her veil and the gauze from her mouth and nose. When she looked at the two old men again, she saw that they were staring at her intently, as if trying to see her whole being, making her feel somewhat uncomfortable.
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