"Wow, so many wishing wells..." Tian Mo Xing marvelled upon arriving at this little park with 007. He had taken her here to enjoy a day out together.

He enjoyed seeing her so happy, "This place is called Paradise' Gardens...We've actually ventured into a private property...but fortunately, I had obtained permission..."

She was surprised, "Oh, 007...no wonder you're a genius..." She breathed hard, "The air is so fresh and my eyes relax a great deal seeing this bright greenery..."

"Come," 007 grabbed her hand and led them towards one of the dozens fairytale-like wishing wells.

When they did reach it, Tian Mo Xing looked down the inside of the well. She immediately gasped, "So many sparkling gemstones!"

He smiled, "Would you like to pick any that you like??"

She turned to him with hesitance and then reached her hand down cautiously to feel the smoothness of a few treasured gems. She was momentarily overwhelmed before drawing back. Shaking her head, she told him, "It's alright,...it won't make much difference whether I'm wearing them every single day..." Looking up at him, she expressed with contentment, "But as for your gift of Carnelian pendant necklace, it's unique and irreplaceable..."

007 felt touched. He nodded and wrapped his arms loosely around her waist, "Thanks for telling me, Li Xiao Xing...I'll never forget this..."

She smiled warmly. At this close proximity, his softened gaze at her quicken her heartbeat. She then thought of something important, "Yes, 007,...I have never had the chance to ask you...What do you think of Uncle Remus??"

He spent a moment to ponder, then remarked, "He's helped us alot...but beyond so,...he's only very much into matters of the school..."

Tian Mo Xing wondered further, "Then, what about as a Grandfather??"

007 turned sober, "Do you think he has assumed such role in our current state of relationship with each other already?"

She considered his question with much doubt. Still, memory of few nights ago when he took the initiative to converse with her remained close to her heart, "Perhaps, things still need to take some time..."

He agreed somewhat, "Regardless, I hope this truth will not spread too fast to the whole of Sheng Ying back home...At least not when Grandfather and I are still figuring when to make the first move to talk openly about our long-lost relationship..."

Tian Mo Xing's face abruptly lit up, "There, you're calling him 'Grandfather' now!"

He flashed another stunning smile at her again, "Don't worry too much, Li Xiao Xing...We'll let nature takes its course...I can spot dark circles under your huge giant eyes even under bright sunlight!"

Tian Mo Xing quickly touched her lower eyelids, "Really? Oh no, you're overly honest today!"

007 laughed briefly at her concern, but later looked at her with consoling assurance, "Yet, you're always as beautiful..."

"Huh? Is this the first time that I heard you saying so??" Tian Mo Xing blurly returned.

007 merely shrugged and pulled her along towards another wishing well. Tian Mo Xing hid a smile since she could sense that 007 appeared quite uneasy to affirm his previous words to her. Together, they then dropped coins into the well and uttered silently their hearts' requests before it.

PS: Thanks Linnea212, for your comment...This chapter is simpler and short, as I'm kinda having author's block...