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“Of course, there are many people with evil intentions in this world, but there are even more people willing to lend a helping hand. I wish to remember those people, not the things that will only bring me despair and suffering.”
― Meng Xi Shi, Thousand Autumns: Qian Qiu (Novel), Vol. 3

“For the ideals I pursue within my heart, I'd not regret a thousand deaths to die.”
― Meng Xi Shi, Thousand Autumns: Qian Qiu (Novel), Vol. 2

“Gege, want to get married?”

“...”

Xie Lian was struck dumb. “...Huh?”

Such an intent gaze, such words; they were in such close quarters with nowhere to run. Colors exploded in Xie Lian's vision, and his mind went completely blank. His entire body was frozen, stiffer than a corpse.

Seeing his reaction, Hua Cheng withdrew his arm and let out a snicker. “It's a joke. Did I shock gege?”

“...” Xie Lian only snapped out of it with concerted effort. “...You're too much. How can you joke about something like that?”

It wasn't just shock. He was so rattled by that question that his heart had almost stopped. And though he did not quite understand why, he also felt a trace of hurt.

“My bad,” Hua Cheng laughed.”
― Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù, 天官赐福 [Tiān Guān Cì Fú], Heaven Official's Blessing: Tian Guan Ci Fu (Novel) Vol. 4

“Dao is like water, benefiting all living things while keeping none for itself. The law of Dao is to be what it is. People who follow the law of Dao should soften their own glare and unify themselves with the ordinary. Only those who comply to the natural order of things and sense the common feelings shared among people can achieve the real Dao.”
― Meng Xi Shi, Thousand Autumns: Qian Qiu (Novel), Vol. 2