Every dish that followed was a feast for the taste buds.
There was light and refreshing seaweed salad, as well as fish cooked to perfection.
Every bite brought the gifts of the ocean and nature to their senses.
Pei Jingchuan and Jiang Yuzhu savored the food, occasionally exchanging words of admiration, enjoying their rare time alone together.
When the unique tender light of a Maldivian morning once again awakened the couple,
they both knew all too well that this dream-like trip was nearing its end.
The sunlight penetrated the villa's curtains, casting a warm and soft glow on the sleeping faces of Pei Jingchuan and Jiang Yuzhu.
Jiang Yuzhu was the first to wake. She lay quietly, not wanting to disturb the peaceful bliss.
Pei Jingchuan felt her stirring and slowly opened his eyes, his gaze filled with deep affection.
"Yuzhu, today we have to go back," Pei Jingchuan's voice was low.
He tried to hide his emotions, but the slight tremble in his voice betrayed his reluctance.