The city lord’s handover ceremony wasn’t too complicated. Tao Yu waited less than an hour before hearing that Yue Linze was no longer the city lord. She walked to his side with a smile, seeing his lost expression and asked: “What’s wrong? Reluctant?”
“Not really. I’ve wanted to give this position to Nian Nian for many years, it’s just…” Yue Linze hesitated, finding himself somewhat ridiculous, “Suddenly having nothing to do feels a bit strange.”
Tao Yu squeezed his hand: “What’s there to feel strange about? From tomorrow, you’ll follow me, check our consultation room occasionally, or do other activities. I guarantee you’ll be busy every day.”
“No way, I want to accompany you every day, not be distracted by other things,” Yue Linze complained.
Tao Yu smiled: “Then we’ll travel together. We only finished touring the North a few years ago, how about going South this time? The scenery and climate are good there, most suitable for living.”
“Great, but this time we can’t bring Nian Nian, hope she doesn’t cry,” Yue Linze laughed.
Tao Yu thought for a moment: “She won’t. We’ll sneak away.”
She raised her eyebrows at Yue Linze, and they both couldn’t help but laugh together.
After a long while, Tao Yu spoke up, “I think… I can’t grow old with you.”
Yue Linze’s smile froze. “What do you mean?”
“I… I only just remembered today. I won’t age,” Tao Yu said, finding the words easier to say once she started. “You might not understand, but I’m not bound by time. I won’t age; I won’t grow white hair like normal people. So, I can’t grow old with you…”
She suddenly stopped mid-sentence, staring at Yue Linze in a daze. After a long silence, Yue Linze suddenly laughed. “So, my wife will always be young and beautiful, always vibrant by my side?”
“Something like that,” Tao Yu said, feeling a bit anxious, unsure if he could accept this.
