After Lily showered and freshened up, she met Fatty in the side garden, where Butler Peng had set up a lovely lunch for them, with Fatty's suggestion. The garden was in full bloom, with vibrant flowers and lush greenery creating a picturesque setting. The sweet scent of summer filled the air, adding to the romantic atmosphere. Birds chirped melodiously, and a gentle breeze rustled the leaves, creating a perfect backdrop for their reunion.

As they sat down to eat, Lily couldn't help but smile at the effort Fatty had put into making this moment special. The table was elegantly set with fine china, and a variety of delicious dishes were arranged beautifully. "This is beautiful, Quan Ye. Thank you," she said, her eyes sparkling with gratitude.

Fatty reached across the table and took her hand. "Anything for you, Lily. You deserve it," he replied, his voice filled with affection. His eyes reflected the depth of his feelings, and Lily felt a warm blush spread across her cheeks.

They began to share their experiences while they were apart. Lily talked about how busy she had been handling Ren's real estate business. "Good thing Reginald and Leeroy were here to help me with the company matters. They've been a tremendous support," she said, her tone a mix of exhaustion, helplessness, and pride.

Lily also described her training for the International Dance Sports Competition and preparing for the Asian Olympics in gymnastics. "I didn't expect Coach Carlos to give me such difficult and tricky routines for my floor exercises and even bars," Lily remarked, her voice tinged with both frustration and determination. "But I know it's all part of pushing myself to be the best."

Fatty listened intently, his heart swelling with admiration for her dedication and hard work. "You're incredible, Lily. I don't know how you manage it all," he said, squeezing her hand gently. His touch was a comforting presence, grounding her amidst her busy life.

Lily blushed at his praise. "It's not easy, but I have to do it. I want to make everyone proud," she replied, determination shining in her eyes. Her gaze softened as she looked at Fatty, feeling grateful for his unwavering support.

Fatty then shared his own experiences at Mystic Mountain, describing the intense training and the challenges he faced. "It was tough, but I learned a lot. I feel stronger and more focused now," he said, his voice filled with a sense of accomplishment. His eyes lit up with enthusiasm as he recounted his journey.

Lily looked at him with admiration. "I'm so proud of you, Quan Ye. You've come a long way; I know my Mom's way of training is difficult, but in the end, it's all worth it," she said, her eyes filled with warmth. Her heart swelled with pride, knowing how much he had endured and grown.

Fatty began recounting the details of his time at Mystic Mountain, his voice animated as he shared his stories. "The training was rigorous. Most of the time, it starts from dawn until dusk. We had to navigate challenging terrain, master various martial arts techniques, and endure physical endurance exercises shared by our team leader, Jack. But the camaraderie with my comrades made it all worthwhile."

Fatty continued, "I remember one particular day when we had to climb the steepest part of the mystic mountain. Halfway through, we encountered this jumping spider; we learned that this demonic beast is known as 'Salticidae.'

Ah, Lily, this spider has eight eyes and can jump a great distance! It looks so creepy to look at its eyes; they were like a row of CCTV cameras that move in all directions," Fatty said, pumped up as he recalled. "This spider beast could calculate the distance before leaping onto us with their legs. Ah, their legs seemed to have a hydraulic system that propels them forward. Not only that! This beast was actually like Spiderman, who chases and jumps while shooting out its web at us."

Lily gasped, her eyes wide with amazement and concern. "That sounds terrifying, Quan Ye. How did you handle it?"

Fatty chuckled, though there was a hint of somberness in his tone. "One of my comrades, Ming, twisted his ankle and was shot with the spider web; he couldn't escape from the web and was bitten. Instead of leaving him behind, we all worked together to support him, get him out of the web, and make sure he got an injection immediately because the bite of this spider beast was very poisonous. The bite mark even turned black after a few seconds after Ming was bitten. It taught us the value of teamwork and resilience. If not for Chu Yan and Shun's help, we were probably covered in its web and bitten, too." Fatty was lost in his thoughts as he reminisced about that moment.

Lily listened with rapt attention, her admiration for Fatty growing with each story. "That sounds incredible, Quan Ye. The bond you formed with your comrades must be unbreakable; this spider must be very scary. I'm very glad you were not injured," she said, her voice filled with anxiousness and pride. Her eyes shimmered with empathy and love for him.

Fatty nodded. "Absolutely. All the demonic beasts we fought were very scary, huge, and powerful. But we had each other's backs, no matter what. There were nights when we sat around the campfire, sharing stories and laughing despite our exhaustion. Those moments brought us closer and made us stronger."

Fatty paused, a thoughtful look crossing his face. "However, it's said that not all of us were able to come back," he said solemnly, his voice tinged with sadness. The loss of his comrades weighed heavily on his heart.

Lily's eyes softened with understanding. "Each of us had our own fate in this life. And that was their fate." She comforted Fatty, her voice gentle and reassuring.

Fatty squeezed Lily's hand and smiled, grateful for her support. "You are right," he said, his spirits lifting.

Lily beamed, her heart swelling with love for Fatty. "Your experiences have shaped you into the amazing person you are today, Quan Ye. I'm so proud of you," she said, her eyes shimmering with emotion. She felt a deep connection with him, knowing that their shared experiences had brought them closer.

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