AT THE SAME TIME
EMPEROR LIANGWEI POINT OF VIEW:
As we were talking I understood that we could have happier lives. Suddenly, the villagers rushed in, panic written on their faces.
"The crops are rotting! If it spreads, there'll be nothing left to eat!"One of them shouted.
The system buzzed sharply in my mind
"Alert: Crop contamination detected. Immediate intervention required."System said.
Mei Shen's eyes went wide, then she sprang up.
"I have to go help. This could ruin the whole village."She said.
Huan's small voice trembled as he clung to her sleeve. "Mom… you no sick, right? You promise no get sick?"He asked.
She knelt down, brushing his hair back gently.
"I'll be careful, Huan. I'll be back soon, I promise."She said.
As she turned to leave, I saw the worry flicker deep in Huan's eyes. He looked up at me, his little hands gripping mine tightly.
"Daddy, what if mom gets sick? What if she can't come back?"He asked.
I swallowed hard, pulling him close.
