53: Unwavering until death

"Wow... fireworks... so beautiful..."

As various dazzling fireworks bloomed in the sky,

Qingyun Base's square quickly filled with people.

Children cheered and jumped, their innocent eyes filled with colorful joy.

Some looked up at the sky illuminated by the fireworks, tears welling up in their eyes.

It had been four years! The lost loved ones would never return! And the living could only continue to survive in this cruel, man-eating Apocalypse, carrying endless longing!

But how fortunate they were, truly grateful to Qingyun Base for giving them a safe haven!

Zhao Yan and the others maintained order while chatting and laughing.

The original members of the base, like them, had even received cigarettes and alcohol from the leaders.

For them, there was nothing better than this.

Now, with everything needing to be rebuilt, a pack of cigarettes that cost seven yuan before the Apocalypse was a hot commodity; not only was it expensive, but you couldn't even buy it if you wanted to.

Zhao Yan and the others grinned, thinking they must smoke sparingly, drink sparingly, and hide it so others wouldn't discover it.

Shen Mo Chi held Lin Wan, sitting on the high platform, both leaning against each other, their eyes filled with deep affection and love for one another.

Under the beautiful night sky, many people witnessed this scene.

Many excellent members in the base who secretly admired Lin Wan felt both jealous and relieved.

Such a girl deserved a man like Leader Shen.

They would silently keep this unrequited, destined-to-be-fruitless crush in their hearts.

Lin Wan leaned in his arms, feeling warm and safe. Looking at the lively base, she smiled and said:

"Mo Chi, look, this is our 'little empire,' it's all yours."

In her previous life, he had the First Base.

In this life, even if he didn't have a system, she would make sure he had it, and it would be an even more formidable First Base than in the previous life, the kind that would make anyone give a big thumbs-up.

"Look at everyone, and Ji Chuan and Yue Yue, ANian and Uncle Wang, and Doudou jumping three feet high. This fellow is getting fatter and fatter, how wonderful!"

Shen Mo Chi kissed her forehead, dotingly saying:

"Mm, baby, everything you've given me, I've accepted. Not only are they good, but we are also very good. We are the best."

Lin Wan curved her eyes, looking at him,

And actually saw cuteness on his handsome face.

She couldn't help but reach out and rub his handsome face.

"My husband is so handsome! Shen Mo Chi, you're right, we are the best."

"But, even though you're past thirty, why do you look even better? I'm truly in love, keep it up!"

These few words made Shen Mo Chi overjoyed.

"Why? Of course, it's because my darling feeds me so well..."

Lin Wan blushed, not daring to look at his ardent, wicked gaze.

She buried her head in his arms.

"Shen Mo Chi! You're improper!"

Shen Mo Chi's lips curved into a smile, and he raised an eyebrow, saying:

"What's wrong, baby? How am I improper? Am I wrong? It's just that you feed me so many delicious things every day and even force me to use face masks. How could I not stay young? What were you thinking?"

Lin Wan stiffened, her face burning.

"Hmph! I'm not talking to you."

Shen Mo Chi possessively hugged her, preventing her from leaving, and whispered something in her ear with a smile.

Lin Wan froze, her small face completely crimson.

"Shen Mo Chi!"

Shen Mo Chi looked at her indignant expression, loving her to the core.

"Alright, baby, I was wrong, I won't tease you anymore..."

...

Down in the square, Ji Chuan looked at Yue Yue's happy profile, a smile playing on his lips.

Whether in the Apocalypse or in prosperity, as long as she was by his side, everything was enough.

Everyone said that deep affection in the Apocalypse was cheaper than grass, but he would be deeply devoted to his Yue Yue until death, until death do them part.

"Husband, come quickly and help me light this!"

"Okay... coming!"

Xie Ji Chuan grinned broadly as he went over...

Wang Peihua stroked Doudou's soft fur, looking at Yi Nian holding a sparkler, his eyes filled with loving affection.

His daughter was already seventeen this year.

Before he recognized her, Wang Peihua would repeatedly imagine this scene every Spring Festival. Now, she was right before his eyes, and everything had truly happened.

Heaven had been kind to him; the past was gone and irreversible.

Lin Wan and Shen Mo Chi were the noble people in their father-daughter lives.

That night, everyone in Sea City silently watched the fireworks from Qingyun Base.

They tore open a corner of the pitch-black night sky, adding many brilliant colors full of hope to the oppressive, dark polar night sky.

Everyone celebrated until past one in the morning before heading home.

Lin Wan hugged Shen Mo Chi's waist, looking up at him, feeling like she could never get enough.

Under the dazzling fireworks, his still handsome face was even more mature and charming, the kind that could easily captivate many young women and married ladies just by walking out.

Shen Mo Chi's eyes were deep.

"Baby, shall we go back too?"

"Okay."

As soon as they entered the door, Shen Mo Chi possessively pressed her against it, his large hand supporting the back of her head, and lowered his head to kiss the girl's tempting red lips.

Lin Wan tilted her head slightly, responding to him.

Lips and teeth intertwined, making ambiguous sounds.

Shen Mo Chi forcefully pried open her lips, entangling with her...

Fearing she would be too tired, he lifted her in one swift motion.

His strong arms firmly supported her bottom.

"Baby, I love you."

Shen Mo Chi carried her into the bedroom, his voice deep and hoarse.

Her clothes were quickly stripped off by him. Four years into the Apocalypse, their feelings were even stronger than before.

Sometimes, there was no need to say much; a single look was enough to understand each other's hearts.

Lin Wan felt her entire heart filled by him.

Shen Mo Chi patiently endured the torment.

He kissed her inch by inch, his large hand 'doing as it pleased' between her legs.

Only when her small face was flushed red and her apricot eyes moist did he intertwine his fingers with hers...

...

Yi Nian played with the children until very late before returning.

Her father had already taken Doudou to sleep. She had just finished washing up and was about to go to bed.

Then she heard Shi Li's voice from the walkie-talkie.

"ANian, are you asleep?"

Yi Nian's eyes lit up.

"No, Brother Shi Li, what's wrong?"

"Then come out for a moment? I brought you a gift."

"Okay, wait for me."

At this hour, the base's main gate had long been closed.

Yi Nian tiptoed out, opened the main gate, and let him in.

"Brother Shi Li, are you busy until this late?"

Shi Li saw her with her long hair down, her fair, delicate face carrying a gentle smile, and felt all the day's fatigue disappear.

"Mm, it was really too busy today, so I only have time to come now."

Shi Li pulled out a box.

"See if you like it."

Yi Nian opened the box, and a blue crystal bracelet came into view.

"Wow. So beautiful, Brother Shi Li, I love it so much, thank you!"

Shi Li nodded, his usually indifferent eyes filled with smiles.

"Glad you like it. It's too cold, hurry back inside, get some rest early. I need to go back too."

"Mm, Brother Shi Li, then you must be careful."

Shi Li stroked her long hair:

"Silly ANian, it's fine, don't worry. I'm leaving, close the door tightly and go back quickly."

After Shi Li left, Yi Nian closed the door and joyfully went back to sleep.

She put the bracelet on her slender wrist, unable to part with it.

Every time she saw Shi Li, she felt a sweet warmth in her heart.

However, at this moment, Yi Nian didn't think much of it; she believed it was because Brother Shi Li had always been especially kind to her, which caused this feeling.

After returning, she resisted her sleepiness and waited until Shi Li said he was back on the walkie-talkie before Yi Nian finally fell asleep peacefully.

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