Under Old Liu's expectant gaze, Liu Ji uncharacteristically became serious.
With a firm tone, he said, "After being separated for so many years, I've gotten used to it. I've never thought about moving back, nor do I plan to."
As soon as he finished speaking, Old Liu's confident expression immediately darkened, and the smiles of Liu Bai, Liu Zhong, He, Mrs. Qiu, and the others all fell simultaneously.
The people in the village are straightforward, their thoughts written plainly on their faces.
Qin Yao glanced around, Old Liu and Mrs. Zhang were dumbfounded, seemingly never expecting Liu Ji to refuse the proposal to return.
After all, the current family philosophy is that children and grandchildren stay together, sharing resources, helping each other, cooperating when possible, and never splitting the family unless absolutely necessary.
Liu Bai and Liu Zhong both sighed in unison, as if they had anticipated this result, yet couldn't hide their disappointment.
