Chapter 336 Shameless Qin Jia and Qin Fang (4)
An Zisheng was momentarily speechless by his wife’s rebuke, his mouth agape but unable to retort a single word. Kong Shi’s reasoning was sound, and from any perspective, Gu Yelin was indeed a satisfactory man, albeit somewhat stoic and uncommunicative. Yet An Zisheng knew that marriage wasn’t about finding a chatterbox; it was enough if someone was caring. Still, there was a hurdle in his heart that he just couldn’t get over.
"Sigh, wife! It’s just that I can’t bear to let her go..." An Zisheng sighed, his eyes brimming with sorrow. "Niuniu left us for nineteen years, and when she finally returned, she was whisked away by that Gu family lad. We are not like those Ancient Martial Artists, who can live very long lives. Maybe, just maybe, one day we will be gone..."
Upon hearing An Zisheng’s sigh, Kong Shi paused, her eyes also conveying deep reluctance: "I understand what you mean. We are almost fifty now. Back in ancient times, seventy years old was rare. Perhaps it’s true that we might leave any day now... Sigh! I really hope to spend a few more years with our daughter..."
With reddened eyes, An Zisheng gently wrapped his arms around his beloved wife, and the two of them stood shoulder to shoulder, looking out the window, their silhouettes tinged with melancholy.
Outside the bedroom door, An Yiqing, who had just returned, stood still with her head lowered. She had heard everything Kong Shi and An Zisheng had said, and her normally resilient heart throbbed with pain. At that moment, she couldn’t help but be thankful for Shennong Shi; thankfully, she had found a way! Thankfully, she was not powerless!
Turning softly, An Yiqing didn’t disturb the couple’s private moment. She walked into her own bedroom and gently closed the door behind her.
"Xiao Hei, the lifespan of a dog is much shorter than that of a human. You’ll likely leave before me, won’t you?" An Yiqing crouched down and hugged Xiao Hei tightly without letting go.
As if sensing the sadness emanating from the girl, Xiao Hei stayed calm and allowed her to embrace him, occasionally licking her hand affectionately in consolation.
With her head bowed and eyes closed, An Yiqing thought about the medical texts in her space. "Condense Spirit" could turn an ordinary person into an Ancient Martial Artist, but... it couldn’t be used on animals.