77: Pregnant

Another winter arrived. In the blink of an eye, half a year had passed since that earth-shattering disaster.

Neighboring countries had also been quietly observing China's movements. After seeing the fate of Japan and Country M, they completely put away their petty schemes.

They sent people to China one after another to declare their stance and seek peaceful coexistence.

Thus, the threat from external enemies was completely eliminated, and China began to invest in redevelopment and construction.

In the four years of the Apocalypse, they had experienced earthquakes, floods, hail, acid rain, extreme night, and typhoons...

Earthquake resistance, water resistance, hail resistance, and durability were the basic requirements for establishing residential areas, factories, and bases.

The Authorities encouraged everyone in various ways to collect construction materials.

Metal-attribute Ability Users were also put to great use.

The field of agriculture saw new breakthroughs.

Although the food situation was temporarily not as good as before the Apocalypse, the basic needs of most people for food and warmth were no longer an issue.

Everyone threw themselves into the construction work they excelled at, earning food, clothing, housing, and transportation through their labor, creating a scene of prosperity.

In fact, after four years of the Apocalypse, those who managed to survive until now...

A portion were those with substantial family wealth and resources in hand.

This very small minority, frankly speaking, would never lack food or drink no matter the time.

The majority remaining were ordinary people who still had to strive to survive in the cruel environment; this was everyone's instinct.

Therefore, while adapting to the environment during the Apocalypse, everyone also explored their own methods of survival.

As for the bases, learning from past lessons, The Authorities also implemented major reforms.

The standards for establishing private bases required strict review, and the leaders had to undergo rigorous inspection. Only after receiving official permission in all aspects could they be established.

Qingyun Base stood firm, its prestige comparable to the Official Base.

Even so, they remained unhurried, still advancing steadily along their own trajectory. In times of peace, Qingyun Base was truly extremely low-key.

But no one dared to underestimate them. They all knew that although Qingyun Base might not have many people, every single member possessed their own abilities. Unfortunately, it was already completely full, mostly with old members, causing countless people who hadn't gotten in back then to sigh in regret.

However, as long as Qingyun Base stood in Sea City, it was equivalent to a stabilizing force, putting everyone at ease. It was rumored that people from the Capital City had visited several times, wanting to invite Lin Wan and the others to join them and develop there, but they were all refused.

This outcome was something everyone in Sea City was happy to see.

... ...

The villa area of Qingyun Base.

Lin Wan's home.

The atmosphere in the living room was unusually strange.

Everyone exchanged glances. Lin Wan blinked, looking at Yue Yue's flat abdomen in disbelief.

"Yue Yue, are you... really pregnant?"

Yue Yue looked embarrassed. She fiercely pinched the beaming, foolishly smiling Ji Chuan.

"You big mouth! Why are you saying such things! Is this child the right time to come?!"

Ji Chuan rubbed his arm and wrapped his arm around her waist.

"Wife, don't get angry, be careful not to scare our baby!"

... ...

Yue Yue slapped his hand away irritably.

"I said! I haven't decided whether to keep this child or not, didn't you understand?!"

The reason Ji Chuan brought this up in front of everyone was to get them to help persuade Xia Yue, as he wanted the child.

He looked serious and patiently analyzed for Xia Yue:

"Wife, is there anything to think about? Everything is basically peaceful now, and our Qingyun Base is very safe. Moreover, we have supplies, and even if the worst happens, we have countless points. Even if we give birth to him, we are completely capable of raising him! Protecting him until he grows up."

"You... Xie Ji Chuan, you need to understand, this is the Apocalypse! What if another natural disaster strikes, and we can't protect her?!"

"How could that be? We are Level 9 Ability..."

Xia Yue spoke out his full name, and both of them became a little agitated.

Seeing the two about to argue, Lin Wan and Shen Mo Chi exchanged a look and each pulled one person aside to persuade them.

Yi Nian pulled Dou Dou to prepare food for them.

Lin Wan pulled Yue Yue to sit in the bedroom and asked softly:

"Yue Yue, do you really not want him?"

Xia Yue's eyes were slightly red as she touched her lower abdomen.

"Wanwan, how could I not want him? I am even more reluctant to part with him than Ji Chuan. It's just that this is the Apocalypse, full of unpredictable changes. Although it's basically calm now, who knows what will happen in the next second? I'm truly afraid that if I impulsively give birth to him, I might lose him again. Then it would be better to..."

"Wanwan, do you understand? I'm also very reluctant, but..."

Lin Wan looked at her conflicted eyes and offered a suggestion.

"I can understand your concerns, but I think what Ji Chuan said also has merit."

"Everything is basically stable now, and no one dares to covet our China anymore; it has already become the most powerful nation in the Apocalypse. Furthermore, to extinguish him because of something that hasn't happened yet, I think you need to consider this carefully."

"You don't need to worry about supplies either. The supplies you stockpiled before are more than enough, and I also have plenty of infant supplies in my space. If you can't bear to part with him, then give birth to him."

"This is the continuation of your bloodline. We still have to live on in the days to come. As for safety, we are not pushovers."

Although the zombie disaster was curbed in time, many people still died. In the four years of the Apocalypse, China's population had decreased by at least three-fifths.

So, now that the general environment had basically stabilized, The Authorities had already begun to vigorously encourage people to raise offspring.

In the last two months, the number of pregnant women had also clearly increased.

The Authorities immediately established hospitals, providing everyone with sufficient guarantees and a sense of security.

Deep down, Xia Yue also really wanted this child. She just needed someone to help her make up her mind. Lin Wan was that person. She was not only the backbone of Qingyun Base but also their backbone.

Therefore, after listening to Lin Wan's words, she also solidified her wavering thoughts.

"Okay, since he has come into existence in such an environment, then I cannot deprive him of his right to live."

Lin Wan's eyes held a smile.

"Yes, Yue Yue, he is the first baby of our Qingyun Squad, so his significance is immense. From now on, you will be our key protected person."

With the matter settled clearly, Xia Yue stopped agonizing and instantly became full of joy.

The two chatted happily. Lin Wan also checked reference materials and took out many prenatal supplements from her space for her.

... ...

The biggest change in Qingyun Squad during this year's Lunar New Year was that Uncle Wang was gone.

However, he would always live on in everyone's hearts.

Another change was that their members gained one more, although he was still in Yue Yue's belly, it was still a great joyous occasion.

Ji Chuan was extremely attentive to Xia Yue, treating her as if she were something precious he was afraid to drop.

The steaming hot New Year's Eve dinner had long been prepared.