Chapter 336

"Stop fooling around... time to sleep."

"...Alright."

Rest proved wise. At dawn, Evelyn Langley took her parents straight to the Great Wall.

Morning sun rose.

A crisp breeze whispered.

The sunlight remained gentle when they arrived.

William Langley leaned against the ancient stones, gazing at the undulating mountains.

Victoria Langley suddenly halted.

"Mom?" Evelyn noticed her mother staring intently.

"Is that North Tower 8?"

"Yes."

"The Sunrise Platform... the highest watchtower? Where the Hero Stone stands?"

Evelyn's eyes widened. "You researched this?"

She knew her mother too well.

Victoria always traveled spontaneously, never planning.

Why prepare now?

Victoria smiled without answering.

Confusion flickered in her eyes.

She hadn't researched anything.

Yet these details surfaced automatically when she saw the tower.

Had she... been here before?

William started the climb with grand enthusiasm.

He collapsed after photos at the Hero Stone.

"Enough. Too hot. Too tired. Need rest."

Victoria teased, "Who claimed no problem yesterday? Giving up already?"

William retorted, "At my age, reaching here is impressive! Look at those youngsters turning back halfway."

Indeed, younger climbers retreated along the winding steps below.

Victoria sighed.

No winning arguments with this old rascal.

Evelyn chuckled at their banter.

Victoria caught her immediately: "Laughing? Taking your father's side?"

William winked at his daughter.

Evelyn suggested, "How about a photo together?"

"Perfect!" William sprang up, adjusting his clothes.

Victoria smirked. "So vain."

"Absolutely!" He turned to Evelyn. "Well? Do I look presentable?"

Evelyn gave a thumbs-up. "Dashing! Ready—"

"Wait!"

William's hat sat crooked.

Fumbling hands failed to fix it.

Victoria sighed, reaching up to adjust it herself.

Her red chiffon dress fluttered. The jade hairpin held her updo elegantly.

Though casually dressed, William's handsome features retained their charm.

His gaze at his wife overflowed with tenderness.

Click—

Evelyn captured the moment.

Exhausted, the family slept soundly that night.

Next morning, Evelyn prepared breakfast early.

"Visiting Professor Roland," she informed her parents before leaving.

Returning that afternoon, she found an unexpected guest in the living room—

"Professor?!"