Chapter 600: 600 discussions
"Me? I don’t know. Once you’re married, you’ll understand. It’s a sense of responsibility, I guess.
Knowing you’re a wife, already a mom, you just wouldn’t pay attention to other men."
Zeng Hongling glanced at her dejected brother and felt quite sorry for him.
"Yuanyuan, is your husband at home with the kids?"
"They left me, and I can’t find them anymore."
"What happened?"
"There was an accident. They were taken away by a tornado at sea."
At this, Zeng Hongling fell silent. This was another pitiful person. What hope is there for survival after being taken by a tornado?
Su Yuanyuan maintained the same expression. This made Zeng Hongling inexplicably sympathetic.
"Yuanyuan, actually, my idea is to live alone. Isn’t that better, actually?"
"I don’t know, but I think there will be many lonely days for you."
Wasn’t that how I lived in my previous life? Towards the end, I really felt life was too hard. So now, even though I can’t remember them, and have no thoughts about that man, I want those three children. I want something to hold onto in the future.
"Yuanyuan, you’re still young; you have plenty of time ahead of you."
"I know."
Now Zeng Hongling didn’t know what to say. She felt like she was ripping open someone else’s wound.
Zeng Yixin and Wei Guangxiang also found out.
Actually, Su Yuanyuan said these things because she knew the two men had thoughts about her, and it was good to say it out now, to avoid misunderstandings later.
Wei Guangxiang suddenly smiled, understanding Su Yuanyuan’s intentions. Was she speaking to him? But how did she know his thoughts?
But what does it matter? Isn’t her husband gone now?
"Yuanyuan, let me continue telling you about my ancestors." Zeng Hongling decided to change the subject.
"Sure, I read the inscription and feel the two were still in love."
"But I just think maybe my female ancestor knew about immortality, so the male ancestor endured everything because of it."
"Zeng Hongling, do you know when this tomb chamber was started? This isn’t something that can be done in ten or eight years."
"There’s no record, but I seem to remember my great-grandfather saying that after their second year of marriage, the male ancestor stopped handling family affairs.
It should have started back then."
"So your female ancestor really knew something."
Zeng Hongling nodded, "Yes, otherwise, why else would generations have been searching for so many years?"
"Don’t you know the location?"
"By my great-grandfather’s generation, the location was lost. You saw the curses on the passage, maybe the ancestors lacked the courage."
"That’s possible."
"Actually, the book also records that my female ancestor killed all my male ancestor’s previous children. What’s the point of that?"
Su Yuanyuan really had no place to speak about this. What could she say? This was also a form of protection for her own children by women in ancient times.
"Yuanyuan, when I entered this line of work, I decided never to have a family. You know, although we rarely enter other ancient tombs, whenever there’s news of immortality, we’ll definitely go. This line of work defies the natural order. There’s no benefit in it."
"Actually, you’re overthinking it. Just maintain a calm mind."
Su Yuanyuan continued looking at what she had just imprinted.
"Zeng Hongling, your female ancestor was quite capable. She really started preparations in the second year of marriage."
Actually, our Zeng Family began to decline from that generation, and it wasn’t until my grandfather’s time that things got better.
Su Yuanyuan didn’t know what to say about this; the entire wealth of the Zeng Family had been squandered.
"After I die, just scatter my ashes directly into the sea," Su Yuanyuan suddenly said.
Zeng Hongling also laughed, "That’s what I think too."
The two girls exchanged smiles; this was also why Su Yuanyuan liked Zeng Hongling.
At this time, the first batch of wood arrived, along with four carpenters.
"Mr. Su, the leader said he wants to swap with you."
Su Yuanyuan shook her head, "Go back and tell the leader it’s not necessary."
She felt she was here to witness love, not to pursue immortality.
Suddenly she thought of immortality. Could it be that Shao Hongming had this idea too?
"Wait. Tell the leader that if he has something else, let him come, and I’ll go back."
"Understood."
"Yuanyuan, aren’t you curious about immortality?"
Su Yuanyuan adjusted her posture, "Immortality? What’s good about it? Seeing too much of life’s warmth and coldness, and then feeling endless helplessness?"
Zeng Hongling suddenly felt that Su Yuanyuan was absolutely right.
Wei Guangxiang also agreed with Su Yuanyuan, having no interest in immortality.
"Zeng Hongling, your ancestors spent so much money and manpower. Did she achieve immortality?
No, right? That means her methods didn’t work.
Everything was unsuccessful, so why chase after it?"
"But how do you know they didn’t succeed?"
"If they succeeded, would they be lying here? Are you going to say it’s their souls that achieved immortality, or they’ve already ascended to bliss?"
Zeng Hongling was left speechless.
"Actually, I think instead of pursuing this, your efforts would be better spent seeking out reclusive masters, those who genuinely live in this world."
"Su Yuanyuan, I suddenly think what you say makes a lot of sense."
"What’s sensible about it? It’s just my own understanding. I don’t believe in immortality.
I think living this life well is enough. Over time, the sorrow in the heart won’t lessen, so why go looking for more suffering?"
"That’s true. I’m with you; I won’t believe in it anymore."
"This is just my personal understanding."
"I find it extremely reasonable. Alright, I understand now."
The carpenters worked quickly, producing the boards as required, but it wasn’t enough; fortunately, the second batch had already arrived.
That same person in charge came looking for Su Yuanyuan again.
"Mr. Su, the leader mentioned he’s got no other matters. But tomorrow he’ll come over, he said someone has been dispatched over."
Su Yuanyuan nodded. Just not sure if the person coming is trustworthy. In such a deep place, if they’re not trustworthy, there’s no way out.
It was time for another meal delivery. This time Shao Hongming brought a few snacks just for her. Su Yuanyuan shared half with Zeng Hongling.
"The leader treats you pretty well."
Su Yuanyuan just nodded. Though she couldn’t discern Shao Hongming’s mind, she could feel he treated her differently.
He was aware of her situation. Of course, she wouldn’t give him any wrong signals; the rest was up to him. That was his decision.