In the afternoon, the sun was high in the sky.
Mo Garden was silent, with only the occasional chirping of cicadas.
"I understand, Grandma, I'll come and see you in a few days," a gentle voice rose in the living room, laced with a hint of helpless laughter.
"Mmm, I'll talk to my cousin about it. Grandma, someone's here, I need to hang up now."
Just as he put down the phone, two figures slowly appeared in the doorway, backlit by the sunlight.
"Cousin, Jiuliang," Jiang Yisheng called out warmly as he recognized the newcomers.
"I heard you guys were trapped at sea, I thought you'd be delayed in getting back. Everything okay?"
Ye Jiuliang shook his head and handed over a large basket he was carrying.
"Yisheng, could you take this to the kitchen for me?"
"What is this?" Jiang Yisheng reached out to take it, his eyes revealing a touch of confusion.
"Hairy crabs," she answered.
"Hairy crabs?" Jiang Yisheng was taken aback and said helplessly, "I, I don't know how to cook these."
