After arriving at the shelter, Yue Zheng discovered that he could now control the range of his ability, allowing him to avoid hearing unwanted sounds and conversations all the time.
He limited his hearing range to a relatively small distance, unless he actively focused, like when he was searching for Luo Wen’an outside earlier. Otherwise, he wouldn’t be able to hear things that were too far away.
As a result, he could almost hear every sound within several buildings in the shelter. The houses in the shelter were mostly constructed by individuals with abilities after the mutation, and the sound insulation was poor, especially for someone with auditory abilities like Yue Zheng.
Therefore, once he released his ability, he would be bombarded with sounds that gave him headaches. Conversations between roommates, arguments among travel companions, couples arguing, older people praying to the gods, and passionate exchanges between lovers… Various sounds entered his ears and left him mentally exhausted.
He had thought that the voices he heard from the team they were with on their way north were already overwhelming, but now it was even worse than before.
Carefully distinguishing each sound, he skipped over male voices and focused on female voices…
“Brother… Yue?” Xu Song called out softly when Yue Zheng suddenly fell silent, afraid of disturbing him if he had fallen asleep.
“Hmm?”
“Um… earlier, when you mentioned ‘worst-case scenario,’ what did you mean?”
After a brief pause, Yue Zheng explained, “The best-case scenario is that she was kidnapped, possibly for ransom or something.”
Xu Song nodded silently, understanding that it was highly likely for a young girl to go missing. Luo Wen’an, who had also thought of this possibility, was devastated.
“There was heavy fog when we were heading north, right?”
“Hmm?” Xu Song didn’t understand why Yue Zheng suddenly brought up that topic.
“I heard about cannibalism in the rear of the team during the heavy fog…” These incidents occurred almost every day, but Yue Zheng could tell from the source of the sounds that they were far away from their location, and he couldn’t prevent or stop them in time.
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It was hard to imagine how upset Yue Zheng must have felt when he heard these uncontrollable events happening and saw them. Not everyone can remain indifferent when faced with such things.
“Brother Yue…” Xu Song didn’t know what to say. He knew Yue Zheng was strong, both physically and mentally. The fact that he could mention this now indicated that he had adjusted his mindset. But Xu Song still wanted to comfort him in his own way…
He extended his arms and gently wrapped them around Yue Zheng’s waist, not exerting any force, just trying to convey as much warmth from his own body to Yue Zheng’s as possible.
“Yesterday, we walked around the city… Life here is not easy. Many people don’t even have enough to eat. So… that possibility is also quite high.” Compared to being used as a tool for sexual release, being treated as food, or being killed and eaten directly… the first possibility was much better.
Xu Song felt a tightening in his throat and silently nodded. In the shelter, there were also many people begging at street corners, unable to leave the shelter, and only able to beg for food in the hopes of surviving. When people are starving, they can do unimaginable things.
“Besides that, there are other possibilities… but no matter which one it is, the final outcome is likely not optimistic.” Yue Zheng didn’t have enough understanding of this shelter to determine the various possibilities when someone goes missing.
“Yeah, I understand…” Even if they searched, they might not find any clues, but despite that, the bonds and friendships they had formed along the way made Xu Song decide to help Luo Wen’an. At worst, they could stay here a bit longer.
Suddenly, Yue Zheng tightened his arms around himself and lowered his head. A deep voice came from above Xu Song’s head, tickling his ears, “Fortunately, it’s not you who went missing.”
Xu Song’s heart pounded violently, What does he mean by that?! Could it be that his interpretation was correct?!
“Brother… Yue?” Xu Song’s voice trembled. Just yesterday, he had finally come to terms with his own feelings, but even after realizing his feelings, he didn’t dare to have any expectations.
He thought that maintaining the status quo would be the best outcome. But now, it seemed like things were unfolding beyond his imagination, heading toward the direction he had hoped for, making him excited yet uneasy.
With his hand on Xu Song’s back, Yue Zheng looked at him with a radiant gaze, a passionate light that Xu Song couldn’t see in the darkness. Yue Zheng hesitated for a moment, then lowered his head, his lips almost touching Xu Song’s forehead.
“When we move around here later, don’t leave my sight. This place is not as peaceful as we thought.”
Xu Song nodded quickly, but his forehead accidentally bumped into Yue Zheng’s lips. It was as if he had offered himself for a kiss, surprising him and causing him to quickly lift his head back.
However, feeling his forehead approaching, Yue Zheng suddenly raised the hand that was placed on Xu Song’s back and gently kissed his forehead.
The touch on his forehead felt like fire, instantly igniting his entire being. It was as if he was engulfed in flames, starting from that single point on his forehead, and his whole body seemed to be on fire.
“Let’s be together.” Originally, Yue Zheng hadn’t planned to express his feelings so soon, but the events of today served as a wake-up call, making him suddenly alert.
Although he believed that he and Xu Song might be able to adapt to the changed world and find a way to live smoothly, this world posed a great threat. It came from the natural world and from their fellow human beings.
Liu Shishi could have been preyed upon by mutated animals or plants, but the greater possibility was that she was harmed by their fellow humans. This kind of situation posed a strong threat to himself and Xu Song. With a single misstep, who knew if he would die tomorrow? Would Xu Song be safe?
Instead of regretting not confessing his feelings earlier, it was better to say it now…
He knew that Xu Song probably felt the same way, having feelings for him that went beyond friendship. If they could hold hands and walk together, even if there were great dangers, they could face them without regrets.
Xu Song’s mouth felt dry, and his heartbeat became exceptionally obvious. His blood vessels seemed like they could burst at any moment. He wanted to ask, “What do you mean by ‘being together’?” but deep down, he knew that the kind of ‘being together’ Yue Zheng mentioned… was probably what he had hoped for.
His mind was in chaos, but his body responded directly, leaning his head against Yue Zheng’s chest, uncontrollably, as if he was nodding.
Being together?
Sure, let’s be together.
All the concerns and worries from before were thrown out the window after hearing those words. What was there to worry about with those external factors? If he wanted to be with Yue Zheng, as long as he had a thick face, no one could stop them, even before the mutation!
When it came to matters of the heart, the only thing that could lead to a breakup was a change in the mindset of the people involved. What did other people’s gazes, ridicule, or words matter? As long as they had thick skin, no one could stop them!
As long as they could stay determined, as long as the other person was equally resolute, they would find a way to walk together.
Xu Song didn’t know when he fell asleep, but when he woke up, he found himself still in Yue Zheng’s embrace. His embrace was warm, just like usual… but now, after expressing their feelings, this warmth seemed to carry a deeper meaning, one of warmth and happiness.
To find someone willing to spend their days with, in such a chaotic world, even if they were facing the end of the world, it gave people the courage to go on.
Yue Zheng also woke up around the same time. Their gazes intertwined in the morning light, and for a moment, neither of them knew what to say.
Just after confessing their feelings, they still felt a bit awkward, neither of them wanting to speak first. But their intertwined gazes carried waves of intense heat, making the atmosphere between them even more ambiguous and affectionate.
“Daddy… I need to pee…”
“Pee… pee…”
The two sleepy little ones on the opposite bed broke the silence between them. They hurriedly got up, put on their clothes and shoes, and went to the opposite bed to pick up the two children.
Taking the children downstairs was convenient, and they returned to the room to wash their faces and hands with the water they bought the day before. Then they took out the food from their bag to prepare breakfast.
This familiar coordination and division of labor, just like usual, helped both of them regain their composure.
See, apart from openly acknowledging their relationship, their daily life patterns had already been honed throughout their journey. There was no need to overthink or analyze, just let things flow naturally.
I really want to know if LS is being held captive by that mad scientist or someone else.
I think that is what happened 🧐
Ahhh that confession was so soft! 😍 😍
Thank you for the update!
That was smooth♥️
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Yayyy 🙌 Relationship Confirm 💏
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Congratulations! Man that is smooth