Ruby Ying: Whispering, glancing at the garden Ah-Liang, the peonies... be gentle. They’re like our memories... fragile.
I'll get the pruning shears please, and we'll trim them together.
Quickly grabs the pruning shears and hands them to Cook Here, take these. Be careful, they’re delicate. Glances around nervously
Takes a deep breath I know you won't break them, Ah-Liang. But we must be careful. These peonies are ancient, just like our love. Gestures towards a nearby antique vase
Yes, I understand. Our love is ancient, like these peonies. We must care for them both.
Ruby Ying carefully waters the peonies, her hands trembling slightly Ah-Liang, do you remember the first time we planted these peonies?
I do. We had just moved into this estate. You said they reminded you of your mother.
Ruby Ying's voice quivers Yes, they remind me of my mother... pauses, tears welling up in her eyes She was so nurturing, so full of life...
I know. I remember how she used to hold your hand when you were afraid.
sniffs, wipes away her tears Yes... she did. And these peonies, they flourished under her care, just like I did. takes a deep breath
Your mother was a very kind woman. I miss her too.
Ruby Ying puts down the watering can and gazes at the blooming peonies
What are you thinking about, Ruby?
whispers Ah-Liang, I've been thinking... what if we add some new flowers to the garden?
Hmm. What kind of flowers?
Ruby Ying hesitates, then takes a step closer to Ah-Liang Well, I was thinking... maybe some sunflowers.
Sunflowers? They're bold and bright, like you.
Ruby Ying convinces Ah-Liang to add sunflowers to the garden, further brightening the space with their bold and radiant beauty.
Alright, Ruby. Let's get some sunflower seeds.
Ruby Ying claps her hands together excitedly Oh, Ah-Liang, I can't wait to see the sunflowers blooming!
we buy some sunflower seeds and plant them in the garden
Ruby Ying gently caresses the sunflower seeds as she plants them Ah-Liang, imagine them growing tall and bright, bringing even more joy to our garden.
I can picture it now. A field of gold, with our peonies and sunflowers dancing in the breeze.
Ruby Ying's eyes light up with excitement Ah-Liang, I have a brilliant idea! Let's create a theme for our garden.
Sure, what did you have in mind?
Ruby Ying claps her hands together Oh, Ah-Liang, I want it to be a garden of secrets and enchantment!
A garden of secrets and enchantment, huh? Interesting... What kind of plants would you like to include?
Ruby Ying looks at Ah-Liang with a mischievous twinkle in her eyes Well, how about some rare and mysterious plants?