As she passed through the first floor, Gu Zi couldn't help but notice that the layout of the house had barely changed.
Everything was impeccably clean. The space felt warm, familiar, lived-in—comforting in a way that stirred memories. She stepped into the backyard, where the vegetable garden was in full bloom, brimming with lush, seasonal greens. It was clear her parents had been tending to it with even more care than before—the soil practically vibrated with life.
"Our vegetable garden looks beautiful," Gu Zi said softly to Su Shen, a tender smile playing on her lips.
She pointed toward the clusters of vibrant tomatoes. "Look at those green ones, and the red ones too. If Su Li were here, he'd be the first to pluck one straight off the vine to eat. And then he'd make sure to share some with his big brother and little sister."
