34: Chapter 34 Why are you so conflicted about liking me?

Xu Wanning walked forward, "Hmm, I've pretty much finished stocking up on what I need to. It's time."

They didn't have much money left in their hands, but it was enough to last them until The Apocalypse arrived.

Lu Chengyue followed Xu Wanning, "Let me go with you." He was still worried, and he didn't know who Grandpa Zhou had found.

"No need. You stay here and help me protect the people here. If the situation takes a turn for the worse, take them and leave."

She firmly believed that not everyone in this world was a good person. If the other party saw her Supernatural ability and decided to send her off to be dissected, everyone, including Grandpa Zhou, might end up in trouble.

Seeing her so insistent, Lu Chengyue could only agree, "Alright."

As they walked, Xu Wanning took two cups of milk tea out of her space, "Brother Chengyue, would you like to drink some?"

She remembered that he really liked sweets. Back in The Apocalypse, whenever he found sugar, he would be happy for quite a while. She wasn't sure if milk tea would be to his taste.

Lu Chengyue took the milk tea. He never drank this stuff, but since it was given by Wanning, he wanted to drink it.

He took a sip, bowing his head, "It's delicious." No wonder Xiao Yu liked drinking it so much.

The two of them arrived at the front, each holding a cup of milk tea, which made Jiang Heng and the others 'dissatisfied', "Sister Ning, we want some too."

Over twenty young men crowded around, pushing Lu Chengyue to the side. Their eyes were sparkling, just like little puppies.

Jiang Yishen was right; there were too many wolves eyeing Wanning. If he didn't stake his claim soon, Wanning might end up being snatched away by someone else.

Lu Zhiyu leaned in and nudged him, "Brother."

Lu Chengyue turned to look at her, raising an eyebrow.

"Don't you like Ningning?" Ningning was so wonderful—beautiful, great figure, and tall. She was only 160cm, while Ningning was 172cm. Her legs were so straight and long, and fair too. If she were a man, slurp.

Lu Chengyue turned to look at Xu Wanning, "I do."

Lu Zhiyu looked at him suspiciously, "If you like her, why are you being so hesitant? There are so many people who like Ningning. Just look at everyone here, more than half of them like her, especially Zhou Ke."

"Do you remember Lin Ci? Your competition is growing. If you don't hurry up, don't blame your sister for not helping you."

Although she felt bad for her brother, deep down, she felt that Lin Ci was a better match for Ningning.

Lu Chengyue tapped Lu Zhiyu on the head, "What do you know? This is me being responsible. I'm afraid I can't give her the life she wants, and I'm afraid she'll regret it in the future."

"You know, I only have a college diploma and we basically have no common hobbies. Will two people like that be happy together?"

Lu Zhiyu opened her mouth wide and shook his arm vigorously, "Brother, it's mutual affection! This is mutual affection! How can you still be thinking about those things?"

"There's no parental opposition between you two; how rare is it to be able to be together? Besides, The Apocalypse is coming. In our previous life, we only lived for three years, who can say for sure about this life?"

"Do you really think your relationship can't even last three years? You keep thinking about 'forever,' but if you don't even start, how can you talk about 'forever'?!"

Lu Chengyue suddenly realized. That's right, if there's no beginning, how can there be a forever!

"I know now. I'll find an opportunity to confess to her in a while."

Lu Chengyue looked at Xu Wanning with bright eyes. Just thinking about such a wonderful her in his arms in the future made him excited.

Lu Zhiyu gave a thumbs up, "That's great." Having her best friend become her sister-in-law was just too sweet.

Xu Wanning handed out a cup of milk tea to everyone. The group of young men drank happily, gulping it down like cattle, finishing it in less than two minutes.

"Wanning." Seeing that they had all dispersed, Lu Chengyue stepped forward, wanting to ask her to go for a walk.

Song Yunqing hugged Xu Wanning, "Ningning, will you accompany me to Sister Gu Xi's place? I made an appointment with her earlier for her to save a few pots of flowers for me."

Xu Wanning smiled and agreed, "Sure, let's go."

Lu Chengyue raised his arm, watching the two walking further and further away. Sigh.

Lu Zhiyu rolled her eyes, "See? Opportunities are fleeting. Regret it now?" After saying that, she jogged to catch up, pulling Wen Shuyang along with her.

After being reborn, this was the first time seeing Gu Xi, and Xu Wanning felt a bit dazed.

The Gu Xi she met in The Apocalypse had short curly hair and looked twenty years older than her actual age, but the Gu Xi before her now was gentle, refined, and had an excellent temperament.

She greeted Song Yunqing with a smile, "Qingqing, are you here to pick up the flowers?"

Song Yunqing trotted over, "Yes, Sister Gu Xi. These are my roommates; they also love flowers very much. Could you recommend some to us? They want to take a pot home each."

Gu Xi smiled even more happily, "Alright, come with me."

She had a three-year-old child at home. Being a single mother raising a child wasn't easy, and since not many people bought flowers, she was really exhausted.

As soon as they entered, Xu Wanning spotted the little baby playing with a toy car on a play mat, "Sister Gu Xi, is this your child?"

When she met Gu Xi in her previous life, she was all alone; she didn't even know she had a child.

Mentioning the child, Gu Xi instantly became even gentler, "Yes, he's three years old. Dongdong, say 'Big Sister'."

Dongdong, who was playing with the toy car, looked up. His chubby baby face showed a bit of confusion, then he grinned, "Big Sister." His little white teeth showed, cute to the point of exploding.

"Ahhh, so cute!" Wen Shuyang squatted down and cupped his cheeks, "Little baby, you are so cute."

Dongdong, with his cheeks cupped, looked dazed, then his mouth puckered, ready to cry.

Wen Shuyang quickly let go, "Don't cry, don't cry. Sister was wrong."

Gu Xi picked up the child, "Be good, Dongdong. Look how pretty the big sisters are."

Dongdong scanned the group and reached out his arms towards Xu Wanning, wanting a hug, "Hug."

Xu Wanning quickly took him. The little guy was very sturdy and a bit heavy.

Wen Shuyang was unhappy, "Hmph, a face-con even at such a young age, picking the best-looking one for a hug."

Dongdong shyly hugged Xu Wanning's neck, making them all burst into laughter.

In the end, everyone chose a pot of flowers, costing 1000 yuan.

Xu Wanning chose a Phalaenopsis orchid, a premium large pot, which was super beautiful. As soon as she walked in, she had her eye on this pot. It felt right; perhaps after The Apocalypse, it could become a mutated plant and become a help to her.

When they left, Dongdong was still reluctant to let go. Xu Wanning promised to come visit him often, and only then did he let go.

Song Yunqing stayed behind, having agreed to help out here. She had been gone for so many days, so she needed to make up for it.

Returning home, the courtyard was bustling with activity—people stir-frying dishes, cooking rice, steaming buns, baozi, and flower rolls. No need to guess, it had to be Dad who suggested it.

A big pile of vegetables was placed in the corner, and Jiang Heng and the others were 'miserably' washing the vegetables.

However, once they smelled the fragrance of Auntie Lan's cooking, they weren't miserable anymore. Their eyes were fixed intently on the food, and tears of hunger flowed from the corners of their mouths.

Lu Chengyue's father, Lu Mingyuan, and mother, Shen Yirou, were also there. Xu Wanning quickly greeted them, "Uncle Lu, Auntie Shen."

The couple smiled and nodded. They already knew this was the young girl who liked their son. Their daughter had already shown them photos, and they were very satisfied.