[A?N: Some readers are having a problem with my new technique. So, I'll stop doing that. Though I'm narrow-minded, I have a soft spot for my readers.]
The boat stopped beside the dock and Juan, Shintaro, and Luo Yicheng came down from the boat. As they came closer, Mu Liang and Mu Lan stood up to greet them.
Shintaro said, "You don't look like you missed us at all."
Mu Lan smiled. "I missed you so much that I felt like giving you a grandson. You could have given us another week or so."
Shintaro: "…" His expression changed at her words while Juan chuckled and Luo Yicheng coughed to hide his discomfort.
Mu Liang politely said, "Please come inside. We have prepared dinner for you."
"Didn't hell break down to your little house?" Shintaro looked around to see if there was any sign of fire or smoke.
