Lin Yusheng was both amused and exasperated. "We agreed to move on from this matter."
Lu Shifan looked at the two of them, his little head a little slow to process what they were saying.
Seeing this, Lu Zhengye squatted down, patted his head, and said, "Dad also owes you an apology."
Lu Shifan understood what he meant. He stepped forward, wrapped his arms around his father's neck, and said sweetly, "I've already forgiven you."
...
The ship docked, and the family of three disembarked.
As soon as Lu Zhengye appeared, someone exclaimed in surprise.
"The island lord has returned; he has returned with his wife."
"Really, wow, the island owner's wife is even more beautiful than on TV."
...
Lu Zhengye rarely showed any reluctance. He said to his wife, who was trying not to laugh, "I told them not to shout like that."
In this day and age, it seems a bit strange.
Lu Zhengye really didn't know how they came up with that name.
Lin Yusheng covered her mouth and chuckled, "It's fine."
"Alright, as long as you're happy being the island's mistress."
Lin Yusheng glared at him.
Lu Shifan was a little social butterfly; he greeted the people around him and received a lot of snacks as a result.
The two lingered at the dock for a while before returning to Lu Zhengye's home on the island of the Dead Slave.
Wei Qing and the others have all gone home. He took good care of Zhou Qi, the hacker boy from back then, and now Zhou Qi's abilities are no less than his own.
After putting away their luggage, Lin Yusheng suggested, "Let's go see Mom now."
Lu Zhengye said, "No rush, you should rest for a while."
“I’ve already rested on the ship, and I can’t wait to visit her. I’m sure Fanfan wants to see her grandma too, right?”
"right."
Lin Yusheng and Lu Shifan both looked at Lu Zhengye, waiting for his reply.
Lu Zhengye felt a mix of emotions; what did he do to deserve such a wife and children?
...
The cemetery on Dead Slave Island looks like it was renovated in the last two years; every tombstone looks brand new.
Lu Zhengye held his son in one arm and held Lin Yusheng's hand with the other.
Lin Yusheng held a bunch of crabapple blossoms in her hand.
Knowing that Lin Yusheng would definitely have questions, Lu Zhengye explained, "This used to be a mass grave. People who died on the island of the Dead would be thrown here and no one would take care of them."
“I was young when my mother passed away. I could only imitate what others did, wrap her in a mat and bury her in the ground. But I didn’t have much strength, and I was all alone. I was already exhausted after just digging a shallow hole. Ironically, that mat was given to us by the most despicable person.”
Lu Zhengye's eyes were red, and he trembled slightly as he recalled the past.
Lu Shifan noticed his father's mood. Although he didn't know what was wrong, he still wrapped his arms around his neck to comfort him.
Lin Yusheng knew that saying anything at this moment would be useless, so she could only hold his hand tightly.
Lu Zhengye snapped out of his reverie and gave his wife an apologetic look.
Lin Yusheng smiled and shook her head to indicate that she was fine.
Lu Zhengye continued, "So after I rectified the island of the dead, I ordered people to rebuild the mass grave so that those who had lost their loved ones could come here to erect a monument."
“Based on my memory, I dug up my mother’s remains and reburied them. The reason why we haven’t moved them back to K country for so long is twofold: first, my grandfather is getting old and I was afraid he wouldn’t be able to handle the shock; second, I felt that even if we moved them back, she probably wouldn’t find peace if we hadn’t avenged her.”
Lin Yusheng said, "I understand. Now that Grandpa has accepted this fact, we can move back with peace of mind."
Lu Zhengye knew that Lin Yusheng played an indispensable role in his grandfather's recovery from grief.
He lowered his head and kissed the corner of her lips.
Lin Yusheng chuckled; this was Lu Zhengye's unique way of thanking her.
Lu Zhengye led Lin Yusheng to Gu Wanxing's grave. The woman on the tombstone was as beautiful as a flower, and her smile was like that of a fairy.
Many flowers were placed in front of the tombstone.
Lu Zhengye said, "These are all people on the island who come to worship on their own."
"This shows that you are very popular. Mom will be very happy and proud when she finds out over there."
With reddened eyes, Lu Zhengye looked at the photo on the tombstone and murmured, "Would it be?"
“Of course.” Lin Yusheng said with certainty, “It’s like you’re nurturing a fragile seed, but you have to abandon it because of some things. From then on, you can only think about it and hope for it. But one day you suddenly find that the seed has grown into a towering tree, and its branches and leaves can even shelter you from the wind and rain. How would you feel?”
Lu Zhengye listened attentively to every word his wife said, and then smiled with emotion.
"Ah Ye, you are really amazing. You are a hero of the Island of the Dead, your mother's pride, and the only love of my life."
Lin Yusheng spoke each word with absolute certainty. Her lover had suffered too much in the past, and from now on, she would make him live happily and contentedly every day.
Lu Zhengye's Adam's apple bobbed, and his voice drifted on the wind, "You are also the love of my life, Lu Zhengye."
Lin Yusheng placed the flowers in front of the tombstone and then knelt down.
Lu Zhengye's expression changed, and he reached out to help, "What are you doing?"
Lin Yusheng avoided his hand and said, "I'm talking to my mother, don't disturb me."
Lu Zhengye was speechless. Seeing Lin Yusheng's resolute expression, he knew that nothing he said would make a difference, so he withdrew his hand.
Looking at the photo on the tombstone, Lin Yusheng slowly spoke, "Hello, Mom. My name is Lin Yusheng. I am Aye's wife. We used to live in Lucheng, Country A, but now we live in Jiangnan. I'm sorry that I'm only coming to see you now. I hope you can forgive me."
A gentle breeze blows by, like the answer from the departed.
Lu Zhengye's eyes reddened. He wasn't an awkward person, but there were many things he couldn't say. Every time he paid respects, he would sit here in silence for a whole day.
Lin Yusheng smiled and said, "Aye and I have a child. I named him Lu Shifan, no, he should be called Gu Shifan. From now on, Aye will also take his mother's surname and be called Gu Zhengye."
"He's a rather reserved and eccentric person, so he probably would never tell you these things, right? Don't be angry with him. I'll tell you about these everyday family matters from now on."
Lu Zhengye never sheds tears easily; even when facing death, he only grits his teeth in resentment.
But Lin Yusheng was his weakness; every good thing about her was viewed through a filter.
...
Lin Yusheng spoke at length, tirelessly.
Lu Shifan knew that now was not the time for him to cause trouble, so he stayed quietly and obediently.
Finally, Lu Zhengye felt sorry for her knees and helped her up.
“That’s enough already. Let’s talk about it again after we move Mom back to the ancestral hall,” Lu Zhengye said.
"good."
Lin Yusheng stood up.
Lu Zhengye said emotionally, "I have never said these words to my mother before. I really don't know how to bring it up."
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