Reassigned Again

"Getting ready to head back?"

Fu Qian wasn't surprised by the change in Su Gao's expression. If anything, he was quite pleased.

Everything she'd experienced along the way, plus this last visit to her old home, had finally helped the girl understand what a vacation meant.

As her employer, he felt a fair bit of accomplishment.

Still, such formal thanks were too polite, especially since the entire trip had been paid for out of her wages.

"Yes. I need to go fulfill my responsibilities."

Su Gao nodded seriously in response to his question.

"Sorry for the sudden departure."

"Not at all. One should come when the mood strikes and leave when one's had their fill."

Fu Qian waved a hand without a care, then wiped his face and returned it to its original appearance.

"Thank you... Take care, Mr. Fu."

Su Gao's smile grew even brighter.

After bowing her farewell, she turned and walked away with a light step. She didn't even ask Fu Qian if he wanted to leave with her.

Clearly, she'd realized Fu Qian had another reason for coming here, and she didn't mind at all.

Perhaps that was the pull of one's homeland?

Watching Su Gao's figure recede into the distance, Fu Qian mused to himself.

Su Gao's time living here had been far from pleasant, but deep down, she'd still wanted to come and see the place.

His suggestion to come here had certainly been a reward for her, since she'd rushed over to help as soon as she'd reported back. At the same time, he really did have another motive.

Fu Qian looked toward the distant island again. More than a decade had passed, and the marsh from his memory had long since dried up. There was even a building on it now.

Fortunately,