"Why?" Gu Zi hugged his leg, her voice soft and curious.
Su Shen straightened up, his tall frame casting a shadow over her as he blocked the sunlight. "Whether our parents' generation was rich or poor wasn't a choice they had. Not every era had the opportunity for reform and openness, and we didn't always live in peaceful and stable times," he explained.
Su Shen understood the value of peace better than most. He knew that it was a rare and precious commodity. For a country to prosper and its people to be happy, a peaceful environment was a necessity.
Unfortunately, since the fall of the Qing Dynasty, the fate of the country had been tumultuous. Now, it seemed like things were finally settling down. In their parents' time, given the national circumstances, most people lived in poverty, and they had little chance of escaping it. It wasn't due to a lack of effort, but rather the country's need for development.
