Bertrand called Lu Xingzhi over.
"Little Angel, the teacher didn't tell you because he didn't want to see you like this. Birth, aging, sickness, and death—I've come to terms with them. You should still be happy every day, otherwise, the teacher would blame himself.
I didn't know Edmond would tell you about my illness. I know he meant well, afraid that you might not be able to see me one last time. But, Little Angel, don't let yourself be caught up on a single matter in this lifetime.
Perhaps I am different from you people of Hua Country, the teacher is neither planning to get married nor to have children. I don't think about how much longer I have to live or what tomorrow will be like.
I just want to live well in the present, do the things I wish to do, and love the people I want to love. You don't need to linger by my side because I'm sick now; the teacher finds your appearances a bit too frequent!
