226: Chapter 226 How could you say that about yourself?

At 11:00 PM, the main castle of the Shelter was enveloped in silence.

After the significant boost in strength brought by the system upgrade during the day, all the Female Survivors were too excited to sleep.

Especially those core heroines who received exclusive Superpower enhancement potions, they felt an unprecedented sense of power surging within them.

But with the increase in strength, some previously suppressed petty thoughts began to surface...

Moonlight spilled through the curtains into the room, where the sisters Ye Qingxue and Ye Qingyue sat facing each other.

Ever since Lin Yuan appeared, a subtle competitive relationship had existed between them.

Although they got along harmoniously on the surface, deep down, they held small grudges against each other.

"Qingyue..."

Ye Qingxue took the initiative to speak, her voice soft but tinged with complexity:

"I am very happy for you seeing your Superpower improve today."

"Sister..."

A flash of surprise crossed Ye Qingyue's eyes, followed by a wronged expression:

"You don't have to be so polite... We are sisters..."

The two were silent for a moment.

The air was filled with an indescribable awkwardness.

"Actually... I've been thinking about a question."

Ye Qingxue suddenly spoke up:

"Why do we have to compete? Lin Yuan has never said he would choose between us."

"That's right..."

Ye Qingyue nodded thoughtfully:

"And now that I think about it, being able to like the same man at the same time shows that our taste is the same."

"Damn, that's a unique perspective!"

Ye Qingxue couldn't help but laugh:

"Indeed, he must be an unparalleled good man!"

Hearing her sister use such internet slang, Ye Qingyue laughed along:

"Sister, you've learned quite a few internet memes lately~"

"It's all from learning from Chu Yanran. That girl says 'damn' every day, and I learned it after hearing it so much."

Ye Qingxue shook her head, her tone filled with doting:

"But seriously, Qingyue... we really don't need to compete."

"Brother Lin Yuan is so gentle, he certainly wouldn't favor one over the other."

Ye Qingyue said earnestly:

"And we are sisters; we should support each other instead."

"Then... we won't compete anymore from now on?"

Ye Qingxue extended her pinky finger:

"Pinky promise?"

"Pinky promise!"

Ye Qingyue extended her finger without hesitation:

"We will protect him together!"

The scene of the two sisters making a pinky promise was warm and beautiful, with the moonlight casting a silvery glow over them.

From now on, The Ye Sisters would no longer be rivals, but the staunchest of allies.

...

Meanwhile, in another cozy room.

Wang Yaqin was sitting and chatting over tea with her two daughters.

As a wise mother, she had long since sensed the subtle relationship between them.

Wang Yaqin looked at her two daughters, her eyes filled with maternal love:

"You have both grown up, and you both have someone you like."

"Mom..."

Ye Qingxue was a bit embarrassed:

"We..."

"No need to be embarrassed; Mom isn't an antique."

Wang Yaqin smiled gently:

"Lin Yuan is a good man, Mom can tell."

"He is not only powerful, but more importantly, he has a kind heart..."

Though he doesn't seem that kind...

Ye Qingyue's eyes sparkled with gratitude:

"Yes, Brother Lin Yuan saved our whole family and gave us such a good life."

"So..."

Wang Yaqin looked deeply at her two daughters:

"Mom hopes you can cherish this man, and also cherish the sisterly bond you share."

"In this dangerous Apocalypse, being able to meet him and have the life we have now is already a tremendous stroke of luck."

"Mom is right."

Ye Qingxue held her sister's hand:

"My sister and I just made a pact to love him together and protect him together."

"Really?"

Wang Yaqin's eyes shone with gratification:

"Then Mom is relieved."

"You must remember, feelings are not a zero-sum game. Love does not decrease because it is shared; instead, it increases because it is shared."

The mother and two daughters smiled at each other, and the room was filled with a warm atmosphere.

Wang Yaqin's wise words gave both daughters a deeper understanding of love and family affection.

...

On the other side, Lin Wanrou was having a heart-to-heart talk with her daughter Lin Ruoxue.

As a mother-daughter duo, their mindset when facing Lin Yuan was even more complex.

There was love, deep mother-daughter affection, and mutual understanding and support.

"Ruoxue..."

Lin Wanrou looked at her daughter, her voice tinged with shyness:

"Do... do you really not mind that I like him too?"

"Mom, didn't we already talk about this?"

Lin Ruoxue held her mother's hand:

"Not only do I not mind, but I also support it!"

"But... Mom feels that I'm old, and I have a daughter, so I'm not worthy of such an excellent man..."

Lin Wanrou's eyes were filled with self-doubt:

"And for both of us to like the same man at the same time, this kind of thing..."

"Mom!"

Lin Ruoxue interrupted her mother:

"How can you say that about yourself?"

"Look at yourself in the mirror; where do you look like a woman in her thirties? You clearly look like a big sister in her twenties, okay!"

"And you are gentle, virtuous, and understanding. It's Brother Lin Yuan's good fortune that he likes you!"

Hearing her daughter support her so much, a warm current surged in Lin Wanrou's heart.

"Ruoxue... Mom is really lucky to have such a sensible daughter like you."

"Hehe, of course! I'm Mom's thoughtful little cotton-padded jacket!"

Lin Ruoxue blinked mischievously:

"And I think us mother and daughter together..., this setup is just too great!"

"What are you saying... you child, you talk more and more..."

Lin Wanrou blushed:

"But... if it really is possible..."

"Then it's settled!"

Lin Ruoxue hugged her mother excitedly.

Seeing her daughter's excitement, the last trace of worry in Lin Wanrou's heart dissipated.

Since her daughter was so supportive, what else was there for her to hesitate about?

...

At 12:00 AM, in the natural hot spring area within the Shelter.

This was a private leisure area Lin Yuan had specially built for the heroines, which only core members could use.

Tonight, almost all the core heroines were gathered here.

Amidst the misty water vapor, there were beauties everywhere.

Su Yuyan leaned lazily against the edge of the hot spring, her black stockings faintly visible in the water, looking extremely charming.

The Ye Sisters sat together, and the harmonious atmosphere made the other heroines feel gratified.

Chu Yanran was soaking in the water, her face flushed, not knowing if it was from the steam of the hot water or from thinking about something shameful.

Xia Muqing, Lin Wanrou, Lin Ruoxue, and others were also present.

The entire hot spring area was filled with a warm atmosphere.

"My sisters..."

Su Yuyan took the initiative to speak:

"Since everyone is gathered here today, I think we should talk openly and honestly."

"Sister Yuyan is right."

Chu Yanran nodded in agreement:

"We are all his women; instead of competing in secret, it's better to treat each other with sincerity."

"Actually, I've always wanted to say..."

Xia Muqing spoke up, a bit shyly:

"I am very fortunate to be sisters with everyone."

"Me too!"

Lin Ruoxue said excitedly:

"It feels just like the harem sisters in ancient novels; it's super romantic!"

"Hahaha, Ruoxue, that metaphor of yours..."

Ye Qingyue laughed until she shook:

"But it's indeed very fitting! We really are Brother Lin Yuan's harem group!"

"The term 'harem group'... it feels strangely cool!"

Chu Yanran's eyes lit up:

"How about we call ourselves the Lin Yuan Harem Group!"

"That's a good name!"

"I agree!"

The heroines raised their hands in agreement, and laughter rang out in the hot spring area.

In the misty water vapor, they built an even deeper sisterly bond.

Just as the heroines were talking their hearts out in the hot spring area, Lin Yuan also appeared at the entrance of the hot spring area.

He was just passing by, but he heard the laughter coming from inside.

"It seems everyone is chatting very happily."

Lin Yuan's voice came, and the hot spring area instantly quieted down.

Su Yuyan exclaimed and quickly covered herself with her arms:

"Why did you come here?"

"Well, of course; you are all hiding here, so I definitely have to come."

Lin Yuan smiled gently:

"Also, what are you covering for? Is there any part of your body I don't know about?"

Hearing this, Su Yuyan's cold and beautiful face instantly turned red.

Then she looked at the sisters nearby and found that they were all bold and unconcerned.

Therefore, she slowly lowered her hands.

Seeing this, Chu Yanran quickly said:

"Since you're here, let's chat together!"

"Yeah, Brother Lin Yuan, come in too!"

Ye Qingyue's eyes were full of expectation.

Lin Yuan looked at the beauties in the hot spring, and a warm current surged in his heart.

These women, each one of them was his most precious treasure.

Lin Yuan took off his outer clothes and walked into the hot spring.

Instantly, all the heroines felt the warm aura emanating from him.

"Lin Yuan..."

Su Yuyan approached him:

"We were just chatting, and everyone is very lucky to have met you."

"I also feel very lucky."

Lin Yuan pulled her into his arms:

"Being able to meet you excellent women is the greatest blessing of my life."

"Brother Lin Yuan..."

Ye Qingxue and Ye Qingyue also swam over:

"Our sisters just made a pact to love you together and protect you together."

"Really?"

Lin Yuan smiled:

"I am really happy that you could reconcile."

"And us!"

Lin Wanrou and Lin Ruoxue also came over:

"We also made a pact to become the most thoughtful mother-daughter duo!"

Looking at the beauties surrounding him, Lin Yuan was filled with emotion.

It really wasn't easy to develop to the current scale...

Although it was easy, since he said it wasn't easy, then it wasn't easy.