63: Being a driver is tough; it's all about driving and driving.

Qin Lin's final line of defense crumbled once again.

He held Su Yuran and kissed her.

It wasn't his usual gentleness, but a deep kiss filled with a certain resolve and promise.

Su Yuran responded to him, her fingers threading through his hair.

Clothing slid off, piece by piece.

The temperature in the room was comfortable, but both of their skins began to burn hot.

Su Yuran whispered softly,

"Wanwan and the others are next door, don't be too loud."

"Don't worry, they can't hear. You can cry out as much as you want tonight."

This was destined not to be a peaceful night... In room 002, Lin Wanwan lay on the bed with her eyes wide open.

In room 003, Han Qing hadn't fallen asleep either.

Her foot injury made it impossible to sleep comfortably, and her doctor's intuition told her that the atmosphere tonight was unusual.

She looked at her daughter in the bed beside her.

Han Yurou was sleeping soundly.

Han Qing sighed softly and closed her eyes.

In the Guest Bedroom of Room 001, the passion gradually subsided.

Qin Lin held Su Yuran, both of them covered in sweat.

Su Yuran leaned into his embrace, tracing circles on his chest with her finger.

"Do you think... it will be successful this time?" she asked softly.

"I don't know."

Qin Lin spoke honestly.

"But the System mission is within ten days; we still have time."

"Then let's work harder a few more times," Su Yuran smiled.

"I like it anyway."

Qin Lin smiled too, but his smile quickly vanished:

"We'll have to tell everyone once you're pregnant. Especially Dr. Han; she's a doctor and needs to prepare in advance."

"Mm."

Su Yuran nodded.

"And Wanwan, she definitely wants to as well."

"Do you really not mind?" Qin Lin asked again.

He felt like he had asked this question many times already.

"Mind what?"

Su Yuran looked up at him.

"The five of us are squeezed together in one vehicle. To survive, to procreate, to face the System missions... dwelling on those things is meaningless."

"What's important is that we are all willing, we all identify with this team, and we are all willing to give for each other."

She paused: "Besides, I said it long ago, I want to be the First Wife. You have to listen to me."

Qin Lin was amused by her: "Alright, I'll listen to you."

The two chatted for a while longer until drowsiness gradually took over.

Before sleeping, Qin Lin pulled up the System interface to check the mission status.

[Mission One: Bonds of the New Passenger] (Free Play)

[Mission Two: Urgency of Procreation] (Accepted, Countdown: 9 days, 19 hours, 47 minutes)

Since the decision was made, there was no turning back.

Qin Lin closed the interface and held Su Yuran tightly in his arms.

A warm body, real breathing—this was what mattered most.

Outside the window, the eternal night continued.

The blizzard battered the RV's shell, but it could not invade this tiny, warm space.

Inside the RV, new life was being nurtured.

And the ten-day countdown had already begun... At seven in the morning, the RV's smart System punctually adjusted the lighting to morning light mode.

Qin Lin woke from his deep sleep, his arm still wrapped around Su Yuran's waist.

The girl was sleeping soundly, a satisfied smile at the corners of her mouth.

Her hair was scattered across the pillow, with a few strands sticking to her cheek.

Last night's passion was still vivid in his mind.

Su Yuran had indeed let her voice go.

Fortunately, the RV's soundproofing System was excellent.

According to the System description, it could block 99% of sound transmission.

As long as one wasn't pressed against the door eavesdropping, almost no movement could be heard outside.

Qin Lin got up quietly, trying his best not to wake Su Yuran.

She needed rest; she had expended too much physical energy last night.

After getting dressed, he pushed open the door to Room 001 and stepped out silently.

Only a few night lights were on in the living room, casting a soft glow.

Faint light from the plant growth lamps came from the ecological box area.

These were on 24 hours a day to ensure the continuous growth of the vegetables.

Qin Lin was about to go to the kitchen to pour a glass of water when he heard light footsteps behind him.

"Brother Lin, morning!"

Han Yurou came out of room 003.

She was wearing a light blue tracksuit with her hair in a ponytail, looking full of energy.

As she spoke, she tilted her head to look behind Qin Lin.

The door hadn't fully closed, allowing a glimpse of the messy bed and the sleeping Su Yuran in the room.

Qin Lin was quick-handed and pulled the door shut with a "swish."

"Morning."

He tried his best to remain calm.

"Up so early?"

"I'm used to it."

Han Yurou said with a beaming smile.

"Back at school, I had to get up at six every day to grab hot water."

"Even though I don't have to grab it anymore, my biological clock won't change."

As she spoke, her eyes glanced at the closed door again:

"Brother Lin, last night... did you sleep in Sister Yuran's room?"

Qin Lin: "..."

How was this girl so direct?

"That..."

He cleared his throat.

"Adult matters, kids shouldn't ask."

"I'm eighteen, not a kid."

Han Yurou curled her lip.

"Besides, it's not like I don't understand anything. Brother Lin, were you two doing 'that' kind of thing?"

Qin Lin felt choked up.

This girl... was way too frank, wasn't she?

Was this the kind of thing one could ask so bluntly to someone's face?

He had survived a year of the apocalypse, seen the ugliest side of human nature, and learned to protect himself with indifference and vigilance.

But facing Han Yurou's straight-ball questioning,

His survival experience was completely useless.

"Go do your work," Qin Lin said with a stern face.

"Plant more vegetables and fruits; the manual is in the control panel."

"I know, I know."

Han Yurou made a face.

"If you did it, you did it; it's not something to be ashamed of. Brother Lin, your face is red!"

After saying that, she skipped off toward the ecological box.

Leaving Qin Lin standing alone outside Room 001 in a daze.

Face red?

Qin Lin touched his face; it indeed felt a bit hot.

It wasn't shyness, it was... embarrassment.

Having his private affairs exposed to his face by an eighteen-year-old girl felt too strange.

He shook his head and went to the kitchen to pour water. Just as he took two sips, the door to room 002 opened.

Lin Wanwan walked out, wearing cream-white loungewear with her hair draped over her shoulders, looking gentle and quiet.

She was startled to see Qin Lin standing in the living room, then her gaze swept over the tightly closed door of Room 001.

As smart as she was, she understood instantly.

Lin Wanwan walked over, her voice very soft:

"Last night... was it tiring?"

Qin Lin almost choked: "Wanwan, you too..."

"I didn't hear anything," Lin Wanwan said. "The room's soundproofing is very good. But I know about the mission, and I knew Yuran would definitely take the initiative."

She paused, her cheeks flushing slightly:

"So... tonight it's my turn."

After saying this, as if she had spoken something extremely shameful, she quickly turned and walked toward the kitchen:

"I'll go prepare breakfast."

Qin Lin looked at her back with mixed emotions.

Su Yuran was proactive and passionate, while Lin Wanwan was gentle and reserved.

Their personalities were completely different, but both were willing to give themselves to him.

This made him feel lucky, but also pressured.

If Su Yuran got pregnant first, that would be fine.

But what if Lin Wanwan conceived first... would Su Yuran feel disappointed?

She had said she wanted to be the "first."

And then there were Han Qing and Han Yurou.

Although Mission One was set to "Free Play,"

The System clearly hoped he would establish a relationship with one of them.

If he kept dragging it out, there would be penalties if the mission failed.

Qin Lin rubbed his temples.

Being a driver is hard.

Not only do I have to drive the vehicle,

But I also have to "drive."

...This metaphor was crude, but apt.

As the number of female passengers on the RV increased, his responsibilities grew heavier.

It wasn't just about protecting their safety; he also had to handle the relationships with everyone and balance the team atmosphere.

This was even harder than surviving in the apocalypse.