Auntie Hong's condition was indeed very serious; she was alarmingly thin, with sunken eye sockets, colorless lips, and lifeless eyes. She seemed as if she could close her eyes for the last time at any moment, and even when Yang Chuxia spoke to her, the replies were weak and breathless.
After leaving Uncle Hong's place, Yang Chuxia and Ye Zi'an went to Jufeng Tower, stayed briefly in town, and then returned to Yangshu Village. Zi'an felt a bit of regret. He had wanted to go to the seaside with Xiaxia; he had heard that there was a big ship there that specialized in taking people out to sea for pleasure trips. Unfortunately, after taking a trip to Constable Hong's home, they ran out of time.
"Let's go some other time in the future!" Yang Chuxia said after knowing his wishes.
