145: My wife must be at least second-best beautiful.

Si Nan hadn't expected to run into Ji Yan, instantly stirring up childhood memories. Back then, her father was a bit stern; years as a drill instructor had accustomed him to a stern, impartial, and cold expression. During every leisure moment when she encountered her father's comrades or subordinates, she was the apple of everyone's eye.

Every uncle wanted to hold the pink, tender, pretty, and adorable her, wishing they could take her home. They were all extremely good to her, doing their utmost to make her laugh.

Ji Yan was the most humorous among them all, always the first to fight for a chance to hold her, making her burst into laughter. Afterward, once her father had completely retired, she never saw him again. In the blink of an eye, twenty years had passed. Her memories snapped back to the present, and she was just about to open her mouth to persuade Ji Yan.

Ji Yan decisively cut her off. "I can't join you. Never mind that I'm a serving soldier and still alive; my military heart alone wouldn't allow me to neglect my duty. There are still many people who need us."

"Hasn't your heart grown cold towards those survivors yet?"

Si Nan wore an 'I knew it' expression. She knew Ji Yan wouldn't be so easily persuaded. If he had agreed right away, she wouldn't have believed it.

That kind of excessive, misplaced kindness—without experiencing some things, it can't be changed quickly. That was precisely why she and Luo Sen hadn't intervened from the start.

She thought that after experiencing how those survivors had treated them just now, he might change. Unexpectedly, it still couldn't shake the military heart he had cultivated over many years in the army.

"Hahaha, it's no big deal. In a big forest, you'll find all kinds of birds, of course. But the vast majority of survivors are still grateful. What makes me happiest is that I saved three children."

Ji Yan laughed heartily, happy to have encountered Si Nan and equally happy to have saved three children.

Si Nan curved her lips, arching her delicate brows playfully. "So, you're reluctant to leave your family, huh? Your wife must be very beautiful."

No wonder. He had family in the safe zone. She had been rash.

"Hahaha, of course she must be! Your mother was the number one beauty of City A, top-tier beautiful, even more beautiful than those famous celebrities. How could your Uncle Ji fall behind? The wife must be second-to-none beautiful, and the two kids are also beautiful."

Mentioning his wife and children, Ji Yan laughed until his eyes disappeared into slits, brimming with happiness.

"Hahaha, that's good then. But right now, your helicopter has flown away. How are you going to get back?" Si Nan was also happy hearing this. Seeing Ji Yan felt like her father was still here.

Ji Yan wasn't worried about this. "Don't worry, City A must have other rescue teams. I'll contact them and find out."

With that, he immediately began making contact.

Luo Sen quietly asked Si Nan, "Aren't you afraid he'll report our secret after he goes back?"

Si Nan shook her head. "He won't! Because I'm just an orphan now. All of my father's friends wish for me to live well, just like they wished for my father to live.

When my father had his accident, none of these people believed it. Each one came to see him off in tears—they all wanted to adopt me. I just refused them all, choosing to return to my hometown with Grandma, wanting to distance myself from this sorrow. Of course, they'd wish for a strong Boyfriend like you to protect me. How could they possibly report it?"

"That's good then." Luo Sen reached out to smooth away the pain between Si Nan's brows and held her tighter. Many years had passed, but she still hadn't moved past what happened to her parents.

Ji Yan had also finished contacting. "A rescue helicopter from our unit will arrive at West City First Middle School in an hour. There are still over thirty teachers and children inside the school. The important thing is, how do I get there? It's crawling with zombies everywhere."

"Alright, come with me. How could I let him walk to West City when he's on my turf?" Si Nan shook her head and walked quickly, pretending to go find a vehicle. During this time, Luo Sen deliberately made small talk with Ji Yan.

"May I ask which city Officer Ji departed from?"

"City C headquarters. It's also where the largest and first safe Barrier City is located. Construction began when the zombie virus outbreak started, and it's now as solid as a rock. Many important officials from The Authorities and major departments are there.

The Special Z Headquarters, the Pharmaceutical Research Center, the Virus Research Institute, the Plant Cultivation Base, Family Member and Survivor Resettlement Bases, and so on are all there."

As he spoke, Ji Yan remembered something. "Girl, aren't you going to introduce your Boyfriend to your Uncle Ji? You've chosen well; he's a perfect match for you."

Si Nan looked back with a mysterious smile. "Well, Uncle Ji, you have to promise me one thing first?"

"Oh? Is there something your Uncle Ji can still help you with? I reckon if you wanted the moon from the sky, your powerful Boyfriend here could pluck it down for you. I really can't think of anything else your Uncle Ji could do for you.

Go on, as long as your uncle can do it. It's been many years; seeing you again, you're already an adult. I didn't know I'd run into you and haven't brought anything for you. Consider your condition a coming-of-age gift from your uncle."

Ji Yan smiled and shook his head, feeling very curious about the condition Si Nan proposed.

Si Nan felt sweet inside; her uncles were still so good to her. "Hahaha, thank you then, Uncle Ji. Actually, I know you can do it without me saying, because I've always trusted Uncle Ji's character. That is, don't tell anyone about Luo Sen and me awakening our Supernatural Abilities."

Ji Yan laughed. "Just that? Of course. Your uncle only wants you to live well. If you didn't already have this kid by your side, I'd definitely take you with me.

Then find you the handsomest, most well-matched soldier among us to marry, hahaha~"

"Thank you then, Uncle Ji. I'm living very well now; even the Apocalypse can't do anything to me.

As for Luo Sen? He's my childhood sweetheart I grew up with. You might not know him, but you've surely heard of his parents. His mother is the famous pharmaceutical expert Meng Liqi, and his father is the famous architectural designer Luo Yan."

Ji Yan's mouth immediately fell open, and he vigorously grasped Luo Sen's hand. "What? So it's you, kid! You two are a perfect match. Come on, come on, we must shake hands. Your parents are both famous people, pillars of our society! Your parents are very likely at our headquarters.

When the zombie outbreak started, The Authorities used helicopters to bring in many top architects from around the world to City C. They rapidly constructed the City C safe Barrier City in half a month, amazing everyone.

Half a month later, after the medicine and virus research departments were built, another batch of famous experts from the medical field was brought in. Hahaha, we're all family, all family here. Now I'm completely at ease~"

Ji Yan tightly held Luo Sen's hand, trembling with excitement. If he had been a little worried about Si Nan before leaving, now he was completely at ease.

Luo Sen continued with a smile, "Yes, my parents are there. In a moment, I'll write a letter and ask Officer Ji to deliver it to my parents. Tell them their son is doing well and very happy, so they shouldn't worry and can focus on their research."

"Of course, it's a simple matter." Ji Yan was extremely happy; even the wounds on his body didn't seem to hurt anymore.

Just as he was rejoicing, Si Nan suddenly said, "We're here. Hurry up and get in the car; we're running out of time."

And when Ji Yan turned his head, he let out an "Ah!" of shock.