"Hmm..."
Ji Liangchen lowered his eyes, admitting this was a tricky issue.
If Li Yuntang weren't Second Master Li, he could easily come up with a plausible answer.
But those answers might fool others, but not Li Yuntang.
Fortunately, there was still enough time for them to think it over slowly.
"Yan Xiaye, give me a little more time, I will find the most suitable excuse."
He comfortingly smiled at Yan Xiaye, glanced at the winter sun hanging on the horizon, and his body, which had not rested for days, felt devoid of strength. "I remember at this time of year, there are usually many fishing boats around, why is it so quiet today?"
"I hope it doesn't stay quiet." Soaked in the winter sea, Yan Xiaye couldn't stop shivering. "I don't know how much longer we have to wait here, but with my stamina, I can't safely bring you back to shore."
Ji Liangchen raised his gaze to her, the tenderness in his eyes was mesmerizing, "Then, if it was only you, could you go back?"
"...No."
