No Regrets

Under the night sky, Hun Yan sat on a bench in his courtyard, looking up at the countless twinkling stars. As if entranced by the beauty before him, he gradually lost himself in thought.

"What are you doing? Watching the night sky all by yourself without bringing me along?"

A familiar voice pulled Hun Yan back to his senses. Turning his head, he saw his wife, Hun Ying, standing beside him.

Time had flown by. Thirty years had passed since Hun Yan and Hun Ying had married, yet it felt as though it had happened only yesterday. The fluttering excitement Hun Yan had felt during their newlywed days was gone, replaced by the familiar comfort of having Hun Ying by his side.

Hun Ying sat beside Hun Yan and inconspicuously leaned against him. She wore a smile, but traces of concern showed in her eyes.

"Hun Yan, what's wrong? You've seemed distracted lately."

"Ah, it's nothing." Hun Yan was briefly stunned, his expression dimming. "I just suddenly feel like I've forgotten a lot of very important things."

Hearing this, Hun Ying slightly raised an eyebrow, her expression turning blank. She said nothing, only leaned fully against Hun Yan and slowly closed her eyes. In the darkness of night, she quietly kept her husband company, while Hun Yan silently enjoyed his wife's presence.

After an unknown amount of time, Hun Ying slowly spoke.

"Hun Yan, let me ask you something."

"Mm?"

Hun Yan turned his eyes slightly toward Hun Ying, who was leaning against his shoulder, confusion flickering in his gaze.

"What is it?"

Hun Ying slightly opened her eyes. Hesitation showed in her scarlet pupils, mixed with a touch of fear. After a long time, she slowly closed them again.

"Nothing."

Hun Ying was afraid of learning the answer to