XXIV: This Beau Got To See Them Again

It's a beautiful day. Green grasses dominate the ground and the blue skies look as majestic as ever. The spring breeze carries the faint floral fragrance. Truly a scenery worth remembering.

Xu Zhengming finds himself in a familiar and nostalgic place. He can't even remember the last time he came in here. The field doesn't look like it changed a thing or two from the last time his eyes saw its beauty. Though this place is admirable, he doesn't feel at ease at all. In fact, he feels sadness instead.

In the middle of the meadow, he sees a lady with a solemn expression on her face. Her pair of almond-shaped eyes are quite similar to Xu Zhengming's. The longer he stares at her, the more he sees their resemblance. His heart starts to pound faster. He's so happy just by seeing her, so happy that his happiness turns into sadness and hopelessness.

"Mother..." He whispers in the thin air. He can't bring himself to call out louder. He's afraid that if she glances in his di