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The bright moon hung high in the sky, stars dotting the night, the night scenery at Mogu Lake was both magnificent and profound, and the lake breeze was cool and even cold.
The scent of sandalwood, the smell of burning candles and paper money wafted through the air.
The dogs of Gan Family Village seemed to have gotten used to the four strangers and gradually stopped barking.
Burning paper money, Gan Ling's spiritual ritual, was ongoing.
Silence was a kind of best confession and communication.
When Gan Ling finished burning the paper money, the night had deepened, even the bright moon had set in the west.
Gan Ling stood up, patted the gravestone, and had a faint, serene smile on her face, an expression of utmost beauty.
A stunning woman with the demeanor of an anthropologist, her batik cloak fluttering, long hair flowing, indescribably beautiful.
Just her aura alone was enough to captivate.
"Mama, I'm back, I'm free."
Simple words of confession, yet still powerfully moving, as it was hard-won freedom after ten years of confinement.
"Freedom... such a precious thing..." Liu Zhizhong couldn't help but say, filled with emotion.
Xiao Xing rolled her eyes at him, whispering, "Shut up! The day you become a corrupt official, you'll realize how precious freedom really is."
"Me... corrupt? Impossible, absolutely impossible..." Liu Zhizhong shook his head, softly but firmly.
"Tch～～～"
Xiao Xing, not believing him, shook her head.
Da Xing added, "These days, what official isn't corrupt? If you're not corrupt, why be an official? What's the point?"
Gan Ling smiled, looking at Liu Zhizhong, "I believe in you."
Xiao Xing: "..."
Da Xing: "..."
Liu Zhizhong grinned, nodding, "Thank you for your confidence."
Gan Ling smiled, "From my professional understanding, you are a man about controlling desires. Entering the officialdom, if you say you won't be corrupt, then you truly won't be."
"Yes, thank you for understanding me so well. I, Liu Zhizhong, in the officialdom, don't really strive for money and wealth, but…"
Xiao Xing interrupted Liu Zhizhong frustratedly, "What's there to smile about? What's there to talk about? Stop boasting, okay? If you keep interacting with Miss Ling and develop feelings, I won't let you off! Let's go!"
Liu Zhizhong, at a loss, could only smile helplessly, "Let's go Sister Ling, back to the car, I've found a good camping spot. The place you want to keep your mother company is where we'll rest tonight."
The four of them returned to the car, Liu Zhizhong drove Big Lao to the lakeside, opposite the grave, less than thirty meters away.
The car parked on a grassy patch next to a large rock, near the lake, with two particularly sturdy banyan trees, their trunks streamlined and flourishing, providing ample shade, with the car parked under and between them.
There, the sun rose to the south and set behind, never shining directly beneath the trees, a great spot!
After parking, Liu Zhizhong sat in the driver's seat, extending the RV, saying, "Sister Ling wants to stay with her mother, this place is just perfect. Sitting here, you can see everything at a glance."
Gan Ling nodded, "Thank you, you chose a good spot! Tomorrow, we will part ways, make some late-night snacks, I'll have a drink with you and Da Xing and Xiao Xing."
Liu Zhizhong readily agreed, "Sure, we can have a drink."
Xiao Xing immediately jumped out of the car, standing outside the right door, "Damn Liu Zhizhong, drink what? Just mentioning drinking gets you excited, I'm really convinced. No drinking!"
Liu Zhizhong said, "You're not away from Sister Ling yet, still under her employ, and you can decide the hostess's matters? What, are you afraid of drinking?"
"Who's afraid? My sister and I are natural-born drinkers."
"I don't believe it, let's compare?"
"Compare then!"
"Xiao Xing!!!" Da Xing firmly interjected, scolding loudly, "What's there to compare? Drinking with us, he's no match!"
Liu Zhizhong widened his eyes, "I'm not convinced, not convinced! Come on, let's drink!"