Xu Song’s hand slowly lifted and gently placed it on Yue Zheng’s waist. Seeing that he was still asleep, Xu Song sighed in relief and completely relaxed, falling into a deep sleep.
It seemed that Yue Zheng didn’t mind his intimacy. They still had a long journey ahead of them… Maybe before arriving in City B, he can also have the same feelings as himself?
Even if that wasn’t possible, it would be best if he could get used to being with Xu Song… and even better, get so accustomed that he wouldn’t be able to adapt to being with anyone else anymore…
Before his thoughts could be interrupted, Xu Song felt like he was becoming somewhat blackened. But before his rationality could correct this issue, he completely fell into a deep sleep.
The breath of the person in his arms became heavy, and every breath was sprayed into his slightly open collar. Yue Zheng slowly opened his eyes. In the darkness, hardly anyone could see what was around them, but for someone with enhanced vision, it wasn’t much of a problem.
Although he couldn’t see clearly in the dark like it was daylight, he could undoubtedly make out the outlines and features of objects around him.
Therefore, when Yue Zheng opened his eyes, he saw a peaceful sleeping face leaning against his shoulder.
He lifted his right hand slowly, reaching up to touch Xu Song’s cheek, and his thumb gently brushed over his slightly dry lips. He had wanted to do this for a long time, ever since their few near-death experiences and their escape from the illusion. However, in the wilderness, there were always others around. But today, they finally arrived in a relatively safe and private environment.
The skin under his hand wasn’t particularly delicate. After a month of living in the elements, even the girls who cared the most about their appearance couldn’t maintain moisture in their skin, let alone a man.
Yet, his body seemed to possess some peculiar attraction. Once his hand made contact, he didn’t want to let go.
In the afternoon bathroom, a slender figure with a slim waist. And now, the arm he had placed on his own waist…
His eyes dimmed with a trace of excitement. He lowered his head slightly, lightly kissed Xu Song’s forehead, then rested his chin on top of his head, gently pulling him closer in his embrace.
They slept peacefully until dawn. When Xu Song woke up, the only thing in the room besides himself was a small tree, stretching its body to let the leaves touch the sunlight coming in through the window.
“…Where is he?” Did he leave me behind?!
Seeing the two large backpacks at the foot of the bed, Xu Song breathed a sigh of relief. That possibility could be ruled out.
The small tree turned its head, its canopy askew.
“Where are they?” Since there was only one room in this place and nothing else, it was clear at a glance.
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He got out of bed, tidying up the down jackets and blankets on the bed, when he heard the sound of the door opening.
“Awake?” Yue Zheng entered with the twins, seeing Xu Song tidying up and casually asking.
“Yeah.” Xu Song secretly glanced at him, seeing that he seemed normal, so he probably hadn’t noticed his little actions from last night.
“Where did you guys go?”
“To pee!”
“To pee!”
The two little rascals ran in, one on the left and one on the right, each holding one of Xu Song’s legs and exclaimed together, “Guess who’s the older brother and who’s the younger brother?”
Putting the neatly folded clothes at the foot of the bed, Xu Song chuckled as he looked at the two mischievous faces tilted towards him, wearing identical mischievous smiles.
“You’re Tiancheng, and you’re Tiangyou.” Xu Song confidently reached out to touch the head of the little guy on the left, then patted the other one’s forehead.
“Huh? How did you guess?” The two little rascals widened their dark eyes and jumped up and down, holding his hand and hopping in place.
The tree basking in the sun also joined the fun, shaking its roots on the ground and making heavy thumping sounds.
“You don’t need to join in the fun.” Xu Song gave the tree an annoyed look, feeling a headache coming on. Dealing with these two little troublemakers was enough, and now even this tree was joining in the fun. Who could handle all this?
Yue Zheng’s lips curved slightly as he bent down, took out instant noodles from his bag, and prepared breakfast. He occasionally glanced at the two little brothers, who were still holding hands and spinning around, making themselves dizzy. And they insisted on pulling Xu Song into their game of guessing who was the older brother and who was the younger brother.
When they played this game with others, they might fool them a few times, but Xu Song had an exceptional memory. No matter how much these two tried to confuse him, he could always recognize who was who right away.
The two little guys have fair complexions, not a single mole on their faces. Apart from subtle differences in their features, the only noticeable distinction is their voices when they speak. Even Yue Zheng, who takes them to the bathroom in the morning, sometimes guesses wrong. Only someone like Xu Song, with his exceptional memory, can easily tell them apart, right?
While Xu Song is busy playing with the children, the twins become more determined to stump him, trying various ways to make it difficult for him to guess. Xiao Shu continues to bask in the sun, twisting and turning its body. Yue Zheng started a fire, prepared water, and cooked noodles. The five of them look harmonious and peaceful.
After finishing breakfast and discussing what to do during the day, they suddenly hear a knock on the door from outside.
The small tree instantly shrunk and transformed into a tiny form, twisting and coiling. Xu Song bent down and put it in his pocket.
Yue Zheng walked to the door, checking the room for any suspicious items before opening it.
“Good morning.”
Upon hearing the woman’s voice, Xu Song raises an eyebrow, his face darkening instantly, it’s Professor Qian, the one they met yesterday. He thought it would be Luo Wen’an and the others.
“Professor Qian?” Even Yue Zheng is surprised. He had planned to visit her in a day or two to inquire about some information.
Professor Qian glanced around the room, noticing Yue Zheng and another man, along with the two children she saw yesterday. Her smile become more genuine. “I’ve brought something for you. Why don’t you invite me in?”
If possible, Xu Song really doesn’t want to invite her in. But Yue Zheng still needs to gather some information in S City, and he can’t afford to offend this woman.
Yue Zheng asked Dr. Qian to enter, closed the door with his backhand, and gestured to Xu Song: “This is my younger brother, Xu Song. This is Professor Qian, we met when she worked in S City.”
“Hello.” Professor Qian extended her hand with a smile.
“Hello.” Xu Song reluctantly shook her hand, forcing a smile.
Observing the simple and crude room, along with the pile of firewood that hasn’t been fully burned yet, Professor Qian advised Yue Zheng with a serious tone, “The living conditions here are not ideal, especially for the young children. With the current low evening temperatures, it would be problematic if they catch a cold or get a fever. The conditions in the northern district are much better, with free water and electricity…”
Yue Zheng held the new-style phone that Professor Qian brought. It’s not aesthetically pleasing, heavier and bulkier than the various smartphones from before the mutation. However, it can be used within the area, providing basic functions like making calls and sending text messages, which is still better than having no means of communication.
Xu Song sat on the left, with Mo Tiancheng on his left and Mo Tianyou on his right. He knew that Yue Zheng had to deal with this woman, but before he could gather any information from Yue Zheng (such as his interest in this woman), she unexpectedly showed up at their doorstep.
“I remember you’re a biologist, right?” Ignoring the implied meaning in Professor Qian’s words, Yue Zheng put the phone in a box.
“Ah? Yes,” Professor Qian hurriedly nods with a smile. She was in a good mood when she mentioned it earlier, so she’s not upset about the topic being interrupted.
Yesterday, after bidding farewell to Yue Zheng and the others, she went to the registration office and checked the information Yue Zheng provided when he entered the shelter. When Yue Zheng arrived in the city, he had two children with him, but there were no women among the people he lived with. What does this indicate? At the very least, it suggests that even if he was married, his wife is probably already dead!
Not many people survived in the shelters, and while there were some attractive individuals, there were few who could truly captivate her heart.
Yue Zheng was someone she knew before the mutation, and she was already somewhat infatuated with him during their previous collaboration. Now, with the sudden mutation and the uncertainty of life, he managed to safely bring two children all the way from Y City to S City, indicating that he is capable.
Haven’t you heard? So many people died even in the military, and he managed to arrive here unscathed with two burdens. This only shows how strong he is!
A strong man with a handsome appearance, even though he has two burdens, it’s rare to find someone who can truly captivate her. Before the mutation, Qian Yu decided to take the initiative, otherwise, there might not be another opportunity!
Not to mention that his wife is likely dead may and not around now, even if she came to the city with him, she could just snatch him away!
Appealing to a single father through the children is the most basic strategy. If she can make the two children like her or make him feel that she cares for the children, then…
“With the current mutations affecting most of the plants and animals outside, your research institute must be busy, right?” Biologists should be in high demand in the current safe base, so she should have some connections.
Yue Zheng is interested in the situation in the northern district. Although he has no plans to stay there for long or move into the area, he wants to go and see it, especially after learning that S City seems to value archaeologists and historians.
Xu Song, who can remember the inscriptions and patterns on the stone tablet, if he could find out some information, such as when the words on the slate were written, which experts and scholars have studied it, or which school has relevant information? This would be helpful for Xu Song’s research on the stone tablet.
Both of them had their own thoughts, trying to steer the conversation towards topics they are interested in. The atmosphere became surprisingly lively.
Xu Song held the two little rascals, lowering his head, his face turning slightly black.
“Uncle Song, are you jealous?” Mo Tianyou leaned towards Xu Song’s head and whispered softly.
“Don’t say that!” Xu Song was startled, quickly looked up at Yue Zheng opposite him, and found Yue Zheng’s speech halted, with his gaze turning in his direction.
Xu Song’s face instantly turned red, and he lowered his head again, rubbing Mo Tianyou’s little head vigorously, speaking in a hushed voice, “Don’t say nonsense!!” That guy has superhuman hearing, what if he hears and believes it?!
Even if it is true, it shouldn’t be revealed now, ah, ah, ah!
Kids to the rescue! Thanks for the chapter!
Kiddos say the “darnedest” things…pfft! TY for the update 🤣❤️🤣❤️🌳
Thank you for the update!
LOL, this woman and her great ambition.
“She could snack him away” See, she even wants Yue Zheng as a snack. But too late for her, he’s taken. 😁
Ops that was a misspell, lol. I’ll go through and check if there are any more misspells when I have time. 🤭
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Awe, I thought she was cool. Anyone who says kids are nothing burdens should get staked.
I don’t even like kids, but they’re definitely not burdens.
Well if you’re running for your life and have children that can run off somewhere or cry at anytime (during critical moments too) , they’re indeed a burden but not all children are like that.
Yeah, because kids are also people. Not accessories, I just don’t like it when people objectify other people as useful, useless or a burden.
“[…]even if she came to the city with him, she could just snatch him away!”
And here I thought there was another female character I could root for (despite being a love rival), but no, she has to be skank who has no psychological burdens with snatching someone’s husband…
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