Marry Me Quick

Chapter 647

Chapter 647 Couldn’t Persuade Him Otherwise

Muchen looked unamused by the way the old couple treated them. "If they had kids, they would be older than us. So aren't you still a kid in their eyes?"

Ziyue curiously asked a question, "Do they have children?"

It seemed like a heartwarming way to spend their golden age in this place.

However, humans are social animals. Everyone lives within a community, has families, and connects with others in society. Although people often say they want to have a peaceful life after they retire, how many of them could stay on a remote island far away from their families and friends?

After all, she wouldn't be willing to stay in Country J forever.

Yunzhou City was the place she was born and grew up in. She was most familiar with the city where her friends and family were. But the Su Family was not worth mentioning, albeit her current thoughts.

She believed everyone would want to live where they feel a stronger sense of belonging and connection.

Muchen contemplated for a while, pondering over Ziyue's question.

"I went into their room when I was looking for you just now, and I saw an old picture of them with a young man. It should be their son."

"They have a son?" Ziyue was puzzled by the new-found information.

"He has passed away. I learned about it when I did a background check on them." Their trip here was kept a secret. They didn't let anyone know or bring anyone else with them. Despite their secrecy, they

still had to take utmost precautions.

Before he arrived, he had already looked through information about the old couple.

Ziyue sighed helplessly, "I see."

Two old parents who lost their child living on a small island. When they are no longer mobile, there wouldn't be anyone left to take care of them.

Muchen turned around to look at Ziyue. Then, with a heavy heart and solemn voice, he said, "Life doesn't always go the way we want, nor can anyone be fully satisfied with their life."

His tone was layered with emptiness and despair as if a sudden wave of grief had overcome him. Ziyue wasn't sure if he was trying to cheer her up or if he was recalling unpleasant memories.

Ziyue held his arms tightly and said, "Why do you look so down? That's not how you normally are."

Muchen raised his brows and replied, "You are feeling down, not me."

"Then why did you say that life doesn't always go as we wish and that no one can be fully satisfied with their life? Are you telling me you're not satisfied with your life? Am I not enough for you? So you need to find another woman?" Ziyue questioned him with a gaze that could cut through steel. She then pinched his waist with her long and slim fingers.

However, discreetly, her eyes were widening in anticipation of Muchen's subsequent actions. Finally, when Muchen extended his arms to hug her, she stood up swiftly and pushed him into the water.

As Muchen fell into the water, she ran away toward the shore as fast as she could.

"I saw Grandpa Qi walking towards us. He's going to ask us to return home for dinner. I'll leave first! Haha!" Ziyue was cackling with joy as she skipped towards the cabin.

Hmph! She was outraged when he tossed her in the water.

She had to take her revenge!

Muchen stood up and stared at the back of Ziyue, who was already with Grandpa Qi. After she spoke to Grandpa Qi, he turned around to wave to Muchen and left the beach with Ziyue.

Muchen shifted his gaze to his drenched body and let out a flustered smile.

A ripple formed around him as if a stone had been thrown into the peaceful lake.

Within a split second, his smile was replaced by a mixed emotion of tranquility and gloom.

He walked back to shore with his head hanging.

The skies were turning darker. Before he could reach the cabin, night had fallen.

Muchen looked like a lost child as he stood in darkness. Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.

Night. Alone. These alarming nouns suddenly seeped into his mind.

He stayed where he was without moving.

His clothes were completely drenched, but he didn't feel cold when the wind blew.

His heart felt icy cold.

"Muchen!"

Suddenly, a bright light shone at him, and the familiar voice of Ziyue slowly neared.

Muchen snapped out of his gloomy thoughts as if he was woken up from a nightmare. Then, in anticipation, he walked forward and called her name, "Ziyue?"

"Why did you take so long? Grandma Qi has already prepared dinner, and everyone's waiting for you! Don't tell me you're pissed at me and don't want to return to the cabin?" Ziyue initially doubted it but slowly realized it could be true, knowing how petty he was.

Muchen grasped her hands tightly and took the flashlight away. While he stared at her delicate facial features, a thousand emotions flooded across his face as if he had something he wanted to tell her. Eventually, he swallowed down his words.

He turned around and knelt in front of her. "Get on."

He wanted to carry her on his back.

Ziyue was startled by his request and quickly shook her head. "Don't bother. I can walk by myself."

Muchen replied, "It's dark, and there are no street lights."

Isn't there a torchlight?

However, Ziyue couldn't persuade him otherwise.