Shuangmu Island, Thousand Wood Peak.
In the height of summer, a cool pavilion under the scorching sun offers a view of waves rolling onto the beach in endless succession, with common spirit turtles swept ashore by the foam, struggling to right themselves for ages.
A beauty plays the zither to one side.
The sound of the zither is carefree and pleasing, as Lin Shiming flashes a lazy smile, leisurely lifting a tea cup and taking a small sip.
Lin Shitao's gaze is also fixed on Lin Shiming, watching him at this moment, she feels exceptionally content.
Unintentionally, the corners of her mouth curl up into a smile, blossoming like a peach tree in bloom.
It's just a pity that the peach trees on Shuangmu Island have only just been planted and will miss the blooming season this year.
Lin Shiming is enjoying this rare comfort—in the last few decades, he worried about beast tides and the Coral Alliance of Xu Ri Island, but now all those concerns have been resolved.