Hearing this, Luo Feng wore an expression that said he'd known it all along.
Li Tianlang, standing beside him, wasn't offended. Instead, he showed a full understanding:
"It's all right. Before we came, Luo Feng explained everything to me in detail. I understand.
"I have children too, so I know this kind of life isn't easy. If you'd like, we can help send your child back to Earth."
Xu Feng shook his head slightly. "I appreciate the offer, Captain Li, but if I could send her back, I would've done it a long time ago.
"But Xiao Dan's situation is rather special. She's an orphan.
"If she stays here, I'm her only family. If I send her back to Earth, she won't have anyone there.
"She and I aren't related by blood, so my parents... In short, they aren't really suited to looking after a child, and I wouldn't feel comfortable leaving her with them.
"The environment here may be more dangerous, but at least she's by my side.
"My daughter and I are doing pretty well, all things considered. I'm content with that.
"So for her sake, I don't want to take any risks. Besides, that's just not the kind of person I am."
Li Tianlang nodded, looking a little regretful. "I knew this might be the answer, but I still wanted to try asking in person. In that case, we won't keep you any longer."
He stood up politely.
"Thank you for understanding, Captain Li. Let me see you out." Xu Feng hurriedly replied with a polite smile.
As they were leaving, Xu Feng said to Luo Feng, "Xiao Lu and I will probably register our marriage in about a month. We'll invite our close friends over for a meal and a get-together. Come if you're free."
"Register