Liu Sandao followed Lin Kexin out of the bunker.
They walked on the quiet beach, a gentle breeze blowing. The location of Minghua City meant it wasn't cold this season, and the evenings were even pleasantly cool.
"Do you know why I asked you to walk with me?"
Lin Kexin asked softly.
"No,"
Liu Sandao answered without hesitation.
He had no idea why. Perhaps she, like him, was tired of the noise inside?
"Because by your side, I always feel safe and peaceful!"
Lin Kexin said, glancing at Liu Sandao.
Liu Sandao said nothing, walking step by step without stopping.
"If possible, I want to start a family with you and live together."
Lin Kexin was a great beauty; who wouldn't be moved upon hearing this?
But to live with an ordinary person, how could that be possible?
Liu Sandao didn't answer directly, looked at her, and continued walking forward.
He had wanted some quiet, but who knew it would turn into this?
Seeing Liu Sandao remain silent and even quicken his pace, Lin Kexin chuckled:
"Hahaha, what? Even you look down on me?"
"No, I didn't mean that."
Liu Sandao replied, but he didn't stop.
"I'm just kidding! Don't run, am I that scary?"
Lin Kexin raised her voice.
"No, I'm not running!"
Liu Sandao said, and stopped. Since Lin Kexin was joking, there was nothing to avoid.
He was still in the dark about romantic relationships between men and women in the mortal world.
"Hey, seriously, if it were you, would you marry a woman like me?"
Lin Kexin asked calmly.
She wanted to know the answer, yet she didn't.
She feared hearing hurtful words, yet she also feared hearing words of willingness.
"Probably."
Liu Sandao said, then lowered his head shyly. It was the first time he had faced such a question.
"Why?"
Lin Kexin pressed.
Liu Sandao fell silent. He truly didn't know why.
"Hahaha, you don't need to say. I understand. Women like us, how can we even hope for love?"
Lin Kexin smiled, but her tone was filled with melancholy. Her boss had assigned her a task that required sacrifice.
She had wanted to refuse, but considering her boss's attitude, it was unlikely.
Since refusal was not an option, she could at least set reasonable terms, which would offer some consolation.
These worries lingered in her mind, prompting her to come out for some fresh air.
"Do you know why I asked you to walk with me?"
Lin Kexin asked again. Liu Sandao remembered she had asked this before.
He shook his head and said nothing.
"Because you have a serenity about you, a pure aura that is a little enchanting, which others lack."
Lin Kexin said calmly.
In this kind of environment, it was rare to find someone like him.
It was rare to work on Red Island without being influenced by the surroundings.
A male server, after just a month or so, would develop a habit of glancing at women.
But Liu Sandao never did, and especially his gaze was clear and bright.
From him, she could see what purity was!
Liu Sandao understood that she might just need to vent, and these words were just an excuse. He probably wasn't that special.
So, he remained silent, his steps not stopping. But his pace slowed down, to match Lin Kexin's rhythm.
After walking with Lin Kexin back to her room, Liu Sandao went straight back to his lodging.
Shu Dehou had adapted to his treatment schedule and didn't object to him continuing his job as a waiter, even keeping a place for him.
He was one of the few people on Red Island who could move freely between different areas.
He slept until dawn, until someone knocked on his door.
"Knock, knock, knock!"
"You're here so early. He's not up yet. You can come in and have some food first!"
Shu Dehou said.
"Okay, what time did he get back last night?"
Judging by the voice, it sounded like Bai Suxiang. Liu Sandao got up and walked out of his room.
"How would I know? You have to ask him. Look! He's coming out. Ask him yourself!"
Shu Dehou pointed at Liu Sandao as he emerged.
"Hey, you're awake. Why haven't I seen you around these past few days?"
As soon as Bai Suxiang saw Liu Sandao, she asked.
"I've been working. What's up? Is something wrong?"
Liu Sandao asked, preparing his washing utensils.
"Nothing, just asking! Uncle De's cooking is still the best, a hundred times better than the company cafeteria!"
Bai Suxiang said, praising Uncle De's food.
"Hahaha, you flatter me. How can my cooking compare to Red Island's top chefs!"
Uncle De said humbly.
"Really, I'm not lying. You can ask Liu Sandao!"
Bai Suxiang said without reservation.
"Heh heh, if you like it, that's good enough. If you like it, that's good enough!"
Uncle De said happily.
Bai Suxiang visited him every few days, saying she was checking on the old man, but he knew she was just passing by to see him, and her real purpose was to see Liu Sandao.
Youth was wonderful; there was drive in whatever you did.
Watching them, a perfect match, Shu Dehou felt a pang of envy.
To be honest, he had his own intentions.
Liu Sandao was good-looking and knew medicine; he would surely achieve great things in the future.
If he could marry Hai Sha, that would be wonderful.
However, fate was something to let happen naturally; there was no need to force it.
After they finished breakfast, Bai Suxiang helped clean the kitchen and then pulled Liu Sandao towards Red Island.
As soon as they entered the company's territory, Liu Sandao's demeanor changed instantly.
Bai Suxiang was used to it. She wasn't just used to his demeanor; she also liked to link arms with him when no one was around.
After they had walked only a few steps, someone called out to him.
"Liudao! You stop right there, you guys! You!"
They saw Sasha approaching, with Fang Xiaoxia behind her.
As soon as Sasha saw Bai Suxiang's arm linked with Liudao's, she immediately stepped forward and pulled her hand away.
"A man and a woman should not touch. How dare you hold hands in broad daylight?"
Sasha's questioning tone made Bai Suxiang and Liu Sandao very awkward.
"Sister Xiaoxiang, what's going on? Are you and Liu Sandao..."
Fang Xiaoxia hurried to Bai Suxiang's side and asked in a different tone.
Bai Suxiang didn't know how to answer. She couldn't reveal Liudao's true identity.
"You're quite something, Liudao. You look so upright, yet you're seducing someone else's girlfriend!"
Sasha accused.
What she said was absolutely true. Everyone on the island knew that Bai Suxiang was the girlfriend designated by Shu Risheng. Anyone who pursued her would clearly be going against young master Shu.
"No, no, no, really, we're just friends. Don't just say things! I'm also just ordinary friends with Shu Risheng. Don't guess wildly!"
Bai Suxiang hurriedly explained, hoping to quell the awkwardness.