"Sorry to disappoint you," Jianyu said, ruffling A-Lian's hair affectionately, "but we're not a country. We're just a group of survivors getting by together."
The children looked a bit crestfallen at first, but their laughter soon returned when A-Lian cried out, "Then let's make a name for our group, gege! So we can feel like a real family!"
Jianyu smiled, letting them immerse themselves in their innocent imaginings.
Suddenly, a young man—A-Lian's older brother—approached them. His face was serious, a stark contrast to the children's playful chatter. "Gege," he called out in a calm but firm tone.
"Hm?" Jianyu turned to face him, raising an eyebrow slightly.