Chapter 6 The Moon of Glazed Glass

Page one, I apologize for waking you up, I will be returning tomorrow

That woman ... ... No, I said, sister-in-law, what happened to her?

"Calm down, calm down a bit." The doctor pressed her shoulder, "You need to rest, and besides, there are no boats right now; all the boats have gone to look for Joe."

Su Anyi pouted, stretched out her arms to embrace Xu Zongyang, and patted his back, wanting to conclude the matter hastily. However, Xu Zongyang would not let go: "Anyi, for so many years, I have not cared about anything, but this time, I am truly afraid that you will not return."

The words "congratulations" turned over in her mouth, yet she could not bring herself to say them. Su Anyi said softly, "I met A Zhan's lover, Qiao. Do you remember, Zhan Wansi Li?"

Her limbs and bones suddenly lost their weight, and Su Anyi could only hear the heavy beating of her heart, the blood surging like the towering waves crashing against the shore

Qiao lay on the deck, his diving suit torn to shreds and discarded beside him. A knife wound marred his left arm, while his right forearm bore a gash from a sharp object. The injury twisted from his elbow down to his wrist, and his palm was a gruesome sight, blood and flesh mangled, with faint glimpses of stark white bone visible.

"Jia Rui has already spoken to me. Shen Tianwang comes prepared. An Yi, if you are going to say that I care about your safety, I cannot deny it. But you are no longer the child you were six years ago; you should understand that we cannot change what has already happened. Promise me, do not be stubborn and do things that harm yourself."

"Qiao, where is Qiao?" Su Anyi was taken aback. In the clinic, there were two hospital beds, and beside them was one that was completely empty.

Are you sure he will believe your words

"Murder!" He laughed and leaned back, "Have you forgotten that I am Iron Crutch Li, unable to stand steadily?"

I have already lost my beloved, and I do not wish to see others lose their loved ones

"Not yet found..." Pakun slowly shook his head, "Utai, and many others, are still at sea"

"Tian Wang is not that heartless," Su Anyi said, feeling lost. "Perhaps we really are not fated to be together? He was here six years ago." At this point, she became spirited again, "I want to have a good talk with Tian Wang. He just hasn't encountered such danger; otherwise, he wouldn't doubt my elder brother."

"I wonder whose heart I reside in," Su Anyi said, hugging her shoulders tightly. "I am about to leave; my flight is in two days. Will you remember me?"

He felt a tremor in his heart, turned around, and Su Anyi smiled gently: "I have returned, safe and sound"

"Listen carefully. " He was still full of confidence, "You say you like Qiao, and you also like me, but they are different feelings. That means you have a different kind of affection for me."

"Hey, Sleeping Beauty! You finally woke up, and it was worth it for An Yi to keep you company all night." A stranger waved at him, "I am her brother, Jia Rui, and I must thank you for saving her life."

Qiao frowned: "Why are you looking so mournful? I am not dead yet"

You are a good girl, smart and beautiful, charming and lovable, " Utai said as he stroked her long hair, " I am very happy to hear you say that. I know you have half-jokingly mentioned wanting to be with me, but I didn't realize it at all.

"You are being too polite." Qiao closed his eyes and waved his hand, "Please take this troublesome sister away quickly."

There was no longer enough air in the lungs to expel the seawater that had seeped into the mask. Her eyes stung, and the nasal mucosa was irritated by the cold water. In her panic, she choked on a mouthful. Once she found a slight gap, her fear surged uncontrollably. She swallowed a few mouthfuls of bitter, salty seawater, while more liquid flowed into her trachea through her nasal cavity, causing a burning pain in her lungs, making her feel as if she wanted to cough up blood

Utai and Pakun encountered Su Anyi in front of the hospital and embraced her to say goodbye. Upon entering the ward, they saw Qiao bending down to pick something up from the floor, which appeared to be a crumpled piece of paper. "Is it Angela's contact information?" Utai laughed, "She left it for you, and now you want to pick it up again after rejecting it?"

After reading the three pages, I tore them out and held them tightly in my palm, crumpling them into a ball

"These are all my own matters." Su Anyi shook her head, "This is just a momentary impulse. At this moment, I have feelings for Qiao; but the one I have loved and wish to be with for a lifetime is only Tian Wang."

Thoughts scatter, the power of life resembles a swarm of mayflies, drifting along the capillaries to the surface of the body, vanishing like snowflakes in the palm; meanwhile, the soul struggles beneath the skin, eager to break free from the constraints of the flesh, merging into the deep blue of the ocean.

Suddenly, air surged into her mouth, stirring against the walls of her lungs, causing a sharp pain as it returned to her chest. She waved her hands, and before losing consciousness, she saw Qiao unfastening her buoyancy control device, discarding it along with the gas cylinder, carried away by the current.

Thinking of the impending farewell in a few days, Su Anyi began to sob, and Wu Tai gave her a hug, which made her cry even harder

Did you think that the decision I made back then was just a momentary impulse?" Shen Tianwang turned around, "I discovered my sister's last words. If anything unexpected happens, she absolutely forbids me from continuing to associate with you. She pleaded with her own life.

He tightened his arms even more: "It's because the elder brother is useless, he can't save her."

A moon resembling glazed glass

Yes, I trust him and have placed my life in his hands

This is the tranquility of the last moment before drowning

This is quite normal. Uthai also said, "Qiao is very cool, but actually quite serious; his words may seem harsh, and sometimes he tells jokes with a straight face."

It seems that this black kid has one foot in the gates of hell. Xu Jiarui gestured towards Qiao Nunu, saying, "I was quite relieved to hear that it wasn't you who went missing, so I found a hotel to adjust my time difference.

I remember. Azan also mentioned him, as if the two were having a quarrel at that time, and just talking about it made her quite angry. I heard that she later also ... ...

"Since Sister Tian'en is no longer here, everyone else is the same, so it is necessary to marry someone who is most beneficial for the revival of the family, right?" Su Anyi said with compassion, "Elder brother, this is unfair to you and to sister-in-law. The people of Sucha Island would say that lost lovers reside in the glass moon of the heart. In fact, you have never forgotten Sister Tian'en, have you?"

"So what?" Su Anyi looked up.

On the second page, it pains me that you were hurt, I cannot express how deeply saddened I am, this is the most foolish thing I have ever done

They all looked towards Qiao, who was drinking the fish soup brought by the two, seemingly oblivious to everything around him

Elder brother..." Su Anyi called him softly, "Will you keep me company and talk for a while?"

Utai was smoking at the stern of the boat, and Su Anyi walked over with her head down and sat beside him

Moreover, he disregarded his own safety to save you

In the quiet room in the afternoon, the two held hands silently. Su Anyi suddenly felt a deep fear that in this lifetime, no matter what, she would never return to Sucha Island.

Xu Zongyang said quietly: "If you have time before going back to class, come and see Huaying. She will be very happy to see you"

Once again, she heard the melodious and ethereal singing, as if urging her to sleep peacefully. Su Anyi closed her eyes, feeling her body floating in a realm of light

"I have cried and made a fuss, but when have I ever lied to deceive him?" Su Anyi smiled faintly, "If he still does not believe me at this point, then no matter how much I do, it will all be in vain"

Su Anyi, floating near the Qingye Maru, was soon discovered. She was wearing Qiao's buoyancy control equipment, while Qiao himself was nowhere to be found. U Tai and his team searched until midnight; the winds were high and the waves fierce, and just as everyone was about to give up, they found Qiao entangled in a patch of floating seaweed. It was these plants, equipped with air sacs and floating on the water's surface, that kept his mouth and nose above the water. Someone rushed from the clinic to fetch a doctor, bringing a first aid kit, and the large ship turned around, heading towards the town on the mainland.

Qiao had a high fever that would not subside, and Su Anyi stayed by the bedside without leaving for a moment. Every little while, she would wash a towel in cold water and place it on his forehead. Her strength was already extremely depleted; she curled her legs and sat on the floor, resting her forehead against the edge of the bed, and before she knew it, she had fallen asleep. When Qiao woke up, he saw a disheveled head of hair peeking out beside him, recognizing it to be Anyi. He wanted to help her smooth her messy hair, but as he raised his hand, a sharp pain tore through his bones. He bit his lip hard to stifle a scream, letting out a muffled groan instead.

On the second day, Shen Tianwang went to meet Xu Jiarui as promised. Just as he settled down at the bar, a delicate hand reached over from behind: "Three shots of tequila."

Page 3, I will miss you

"Are you unable to turn back, or do you simply not want to?" She turned her head, tears welling in her eyes, "I wager my life, yet in your eyes, I am merely stubborn and unwilling to accept it, am I? Only I am still living in six years ago, while you are no longer the Shen Tianwang I once knew."

Xu Zongyang returned from the hospital and set out to sea on a yacht. He took a stack of materials from the safe, several reports filled with formulas and diagrams spanning dozens of pages, which he could not fully comprehend. However, there were also several color images depicting massive ring-shaped coral reefs, distributed across tropical oceans such as the Maldives, Saipan, Australia, and the Caribbean. Viewed from above, the vast sea surface reveals... arc-shaped reefs encircling a pool of ever-changing azure waves, emerald green, starry night blue, light sky blue... Yet again, there were several color images of the enormous ring-shaped coral reefs, found in the Maldives, Saipan, Australia, or the Caribbean, and from an aerial perspective, the expansive sea surface... arc-shaped reefs surround a pool of deep and shallow waters that shift unpredictably, in shades of emerald green, starry night blue, light sky blue... The light and shadow play like the shadows on the surface of the moon.

Qiao remained silent and had no intention of sharing with him

Su Anyi stopped crying and smiled, wanting to punch him on the arm, but found no place that was free of bandages or ointment.

"Wow." Utai looked very surprised, "I originally did not know about these."

I cut off your tongue to go fishing

Utai put his arm around Anyi's shoulder and said, "He's fine, he won't die, just too tired. Speaking of which, this kid really has a strong constitution."

He said he did not intend to return alive. Su Anyi recalled Wu Tai's description of Qiao, feeling a tightness in her chest, as if her lungs were bursting with pain. No, it was the tangled, beating heart that was pulling at her nerves.

The day after tomorrow, she will set off back to the United States. After packing her luggage, she went to the hospital to bid farewell to everyone. She quietly entered the ward, where Qiao was taking a nap; there were other patients and their families around, who greeted her softly. Su Anyi walked to the window, gazing at the glassy blue sea, lost in thought for a while. She found a notepad and a ballpoint pen on the table, thought for a moment, and wrote a line or two on each of the three pages.

I really do not want to leave, but I am very afraid that this is just a momentary impulse. Su Anyi clasped her hands together, "I enjoy every day spent here, I like everyone here, I like Pakun, I like you... I like Qiao." After a brief pause, she said, "But it is a different kind of feeling."

It was merely water entering the airway, compounded by excessive panic. The doctor said, "A bit of glucose was administered, and after some rest, it will be fine."

She has really left. Pakun's expression was desolate, I truly hope she could stay here a little longer

Xu Zongyang understood that there were unspoken meanings in her words and gently said: "But I am not alone; there is also Jiarui and you. Ever since I lost the grace of heaven, I have been living for the Xu family, and it is impossible for me to live only in reminiscence"

She shook her head

Finally, there is some enlightenment. Xu Jiarui wrapped his arms around his younger sister's neck, tousled her long hair, and laughed heartily, "It's better to have a change of heart; I won't be so stubborn anymore. Hey, tell me, your husband is chocolate-colored, and you were originally like white milk, what skin color will my little nephew have in the future? Will he be like hot cocoa?"

Su Anyi looked up, and to her surprise, her elder brother already had a few strands of white hair at his temples. This reminded her of the terror and helplessness in the murky depths of the sea, a struggle that was almost desperate. Back then, Shen Tian'en was like this, and how was Xu Zongyang any different? And in the midnight dreams, not only could she no longer see her beloved, but she also had to face malicious ridicule and speculation, even the estrangement from her own flesh and blood. She felt a deep sense of guilt, clutching the hem of Xu Zongyang's clothes, and began to sob quietly on his shoulder

Low blood pressure, almost fainted. Xu Zongyang paused, "She is pregnant."

The three siblings returned to their old home in Palo Alto. Su Anyi's mother passed away due to complications during childbirth right after she was born, and her father was busy with business. Xu Zongyang, who is eight years older than her, took on the responsibility of caring for his younger sister from a young age. At this moment, he tucked the blanket around her just like he did in their childhood and placed a goodnight kiss on her forehead

Su Anyi knelt beside him, yet she did not know where to place her palms, only able to clench her fists, choking back her words.

Do not worry, we will reach the hospital in a little while, this kid is as tough as iron

The more I listen to this, the more absurd it becomes. The sense of sadness that Su Anyi had stirred up instantly dissipated by half. She cupped Wu Tai's face with her hands and patted it, saying: "Elder brother, you haven't worn yourself out, have you? Did you hear what I said clearly?"

Yet there is no breath, no prolonged gasping sound underwater, no expansion of the chest and lungs, and not even a sensation of the immense pain in the lobes of the lungs

She no longer pressed for answers. Wu Taixing rushed out, pulling her into the ward: "Qiao has woken up, he has woken up!"

I want to go too! Su Anyi yanked out the IV needle and suddenly stood up, feeling dizzy and disoriented

When Su Anyi woke up, it was already deep into the night, and she found herself in a clinic on Su Cha Island. Upon seeing her open her eyes, Pakun was overjoyed, dancing with excitement and calling for the doctor.

She turned and sat on the edge of the bed, propping her chin on one hand, and laughed softly: "Why are you willing to take me to Qingye Wan?"

It is what Qiao himself wishes; no one can force him to do what he does not want to do. Wu Tai turned around and glanced back, saying, "Let him suffer once; it is better than him constantly going to Qingye Wan, where he will eventually die."

"It arrived yesterday, and now it is the off-season, with room prices at 30% off. A sea view room is surprisingly only 199 US dollars." Xu Jiarui yawned and said, "However, this choice was a huge mistake; the sound of the waves at night was so loud that I couldn't sleep well."

It is all due to my own reckless and impulsive behavior

"Who said that they finally believe in the elder brother now?" Xu Jiarui pushed her in front of him, "We are siblings; should we live and die without ever interacting?"

Xu Jiarui looked at his younger sister with great interest: "It's rare to see you so talkative, do you like that half-dead black kid?"

Qiao showed no reaction, closed his eyes, and turned his head away, as if falling back into a dream, as if nothing had happened, as if he remembered nothing. Su Anyi had already grown accustomed to his indifference and few words, yet she could not help but feel frustrated. Sitting there in silence had become awkward; she patted the hem of her clothes, intending to get up and leave. At that moment, Qiao reached out, gently patted her arm, and then opened his palm. Su Anyi placed her fingers in the palm of Qiao's hand, and he tightly grasped them, whispering: "I won't miss you." At that moment, Qiao reached out, gently patted her arm, and then opened his palm. Su Anyi placed her fingers in the palm of Qiao's hand, and he tightly grasped them, whispering: "I won't miss you."

A person pushed the door open and entered, possessing a handsome and valiant appearance, yet with fine, shallow lines at the corners of his eyes, as if always holding a smile. He limped over to Su Anyi's side, gently patting her cheek with a look of affection. In a daze, upon seeing Xu Jiarui, Su Anyi suddenly jumped up, wrapping her arms tightly around her second brother's neck, almost hanging onto him.

Su Anyi was at a loss whether to laugh or cry, and could only emphasize word by word: "What I mean is, I like Qiao. At least, for now"

"Do not speak carelessly," Su Anyi pushed him, "With so much talk, you must not want to get to the point. Are you unwilling to invite Tian Wang to join us?"

"My life, in fact, was exchanged by Qiao for his own." She raised her head, "I want to tell you something, you must keep it a secret and not tell anyone else, alright?"

Of course, my little sister from China. " Uthai pulled her closer, " I will still remember the delicious Chinese dishes you made. Next time, you can come with your boyfriend; he should believe it by now. In such a situation, it is normal for your elder brother to be unable to save Flora.

Su Anyi woke up Wu Tai, who was lying on the bench in the corridor, and entrusted him with the care of Qiao

The Moon of Glazed Tiles? Su Anyi turned her gaze towards the sound, only to see a staggering figure departing in the distance

Su Anyi rushed into the waist-deep water, anxiously asking one boat after another: "Have you seen Qiao? Have you found him?"

Yes. But all these years, Qiao has remained alone, and he has never forgotten Azan

Su Anyi glared at him: "I am already half a foot in the gates of hell, and you still have the mood to sleep!"

Then, Uthai gazed at Anyi, "Do you want to tell him?"

"That would be terrible. Who would inform Tian Wang?" Xu Jiarui smiled slyly, "Keeping this tongue is quite useful. I must let him know that the black kid is exceptionally handsome, brave, and resolute, and that you two share a deep bond through adversity. To make Shen Tianwang regret even more, I need to describe this place in the most extravagant terms, as vast as the sea and as beautiful as paradise. It should be a thousand times better than being with him, driving him mad." To make Shen Tianwang regret even more, I need to describe this place in the most extravagant terms, as vast as the sea and as beautiful as paradise. It should be a thousand times better than being with him, driving him mad.

Su Anyi nodded, "I understand"

Su Anyi sat down beside Qiao and gently patted his arm. Qiao, still half-asleep, looked over at her with a dazed and innocent expression. She placed her index finger on her lips, gesturing to the patients around them who were napping, indicating that he should not speak. Then she held up a notepad in front of him, flipped it open for him to see, and after he had looked at it, she tore off a page.

Uthai Zheng is the key point

He laughed incessantly, and Su Anyi patted his back vigorously

Then I need not take you back. Xu Jiarui shrugged, "You can settle down here, take root and branch out, which is quite good. I can come to see you every year, take a vacation at the same time, and save on accommodation costs."

"Rest assured, I am not here to weep or to cause a commotion." Su Anyi took the tequila and downed it in one gulp, the liquid sliding coolly down her throat, igniting a fervent heat within her, instilling her with courage. "I know you have also been to Sucha Island," she said, "but if you have not encountered that kind of rapids, you cannot imagine the situation when an accident occurs."

"Like Sister Tian'en?" she asked tentatively

Utai repeated "Wow" once more, then laughed heartily: "If I don't say it this way, how long will you continue to feel shy?"

Su Anyi and Xu Jiarui arrived at San Francisco Airport. As soon as they exited the terminal, a driver in black approached them respectfully and took their luggage. Xu Zongyang stood tall among the crowd waiting for friends and family. Upon seeing his younger brother and sister, a hint of joy was added to his calm demeanor, and he smiled gently. Su Anyi, having not seen her elder brother for a long time, hesitated and stopped in her tracks, tugging at her elder brother's sleeve: "It was you who informed on us, wasn't it"

"Angela, over here!" Utai waved from the bow of the boat not far away. She plunged into the water and swam over with all her might

After all, she is my biological sister; no matter how much of a genetic mishap there is, she shouldn't be too foolish. Xu Jiarui sighed, "Why can't you just be a little muddled?"

"That is merely a legend." Utai sighed, "After the shipwreck, not knowing how to inform the families of the victims, I just told some stories to comfort them. We all know. If there truly exists a Glazed Moon, it resides in the hearts of loved ones. A-Zan has always lived in Qiao's heart."

I will not waste your heartfelt intentions. I hope that the heavens will allow him to hear my explanation

We should go outside to talk, so as not to wake up Qiao

"Do you still want to hear a story? With the current daily stress, I fear I can no longer tell fairy tales." Xu Zongyang sat by the bedside, "I will come to accompany you again tomorrow, alright? Huaying is hospitalized, and I need to go visit her."

Su Anyi sat beside Qiao, hugging her knees, and as she looked at his tightly furrowed brows, she suddenly did not want to leave this place. A gentle pain blossomed in her chest, and her palms seemed to sprout, entwining in curves. She was very curious to know whether this was merely a momentary impulse or a feeling that could last. But at that moment, she could not distinguish. Whether it was heartache or confusion, even anxiety and worry, all felt like wonderful sensations. It was as if the hollow part of her heart that had been empty for six years was filled, and she once again had guesses and expectations. Whether it was heartache or confusion, even anxiety and worry, all felt like wonderful sensations. It was as if the hollow part of her heart that had been empty for six years was filled, and she once again had guesses and expectations

The rumbling sound of engines came from the sea, as seven or eight boats returned one after another

Qiao woke up

Shen Tianwang turned his head and glared angrily at Xu Jiarui, while the informant raised his sleeve to cover his face and wisely retreated to the corner sofa

"A-Zan..." he called softly, as faint as the gentle waves lapping at the shore, yet amidst the roaring sound of the tumultuous waves, Su Anyi still heard it

Many people have already gathered in front of Wu Tai's shop, mostly women, children, and tourists. Upon seeing Su Anyi, they all approached her with concern, asking various questions. Only one elderly woman stood outside the crowd, her voice frail: "A Zhan and Qiao are both children of the sea, and they will return to the embrace of the Glazed Moon."

A legend. "Pakun explained, 'In the sea, there is a gem-like moon..."

Is he waiting for Azhan?" Su Anyi asked with a hint of sadness, "Waiting for her to return from the Month of Liuli.

In his coma, Qiao was undoubtedly tormented by pain. Su Anyi curled her fingers and gently glided them across his cheek, intending to smooth out the tangled brows.

I will do as you say

Are you just arriving? Su Anyi was not curious about how Er Ge managed to find this place

Su Anyi was overwhelmed with mixed emotions, squatting beside Qiao, almost on the verge of tears

Su Anyi was sound asleep, unaware of her surroundings. Qiao lowered his eyelids, observing her curled up pitifully at the edge of the bed, resembling a cat with its sharp teeth and claws retracted. The headache intensified, and his mouth felt parched, yet he forgot to call her to bring him water

It is the glaze. A local person interjected, "Legend has it that the shadow of the moon falls to the seabed, and the seawater solidifies, transforming into a moon of glimmering colors like glaze. Some people are born as children of the sea; they come from the glazed moon and their souls will eventually return there. When A-Zan went missing, the elders in the village all said that she belonged to the sea and would ultimately return to the glazed moon."