Hearing Liu Mei’s straightforward and candid words, Nan Muran was slightly surprised.

Seeing Nan Muran’s expression, Liu Mei froze for a moment. “What’s wrong? Do you think I’m cold-hearted?”

“It’s just a bit unexpected, but it’s a good thing that you’ve figured it out.” Nan Muran took a bite of the lion’s head meatball, its fragrance filling her senses as it melted in her mouth, and it was of high quality.

Nan Muran knew very well that Yongye (Eternal Night) was Liu Mei’s reliance for survival in this post-apocalyptic world, which is why she always needed large amounts of semen and embryos to nourish Yongye. Since these awkward matters were inevitable, it was better to face them with calmness.

Liu Mei liked how Nan Muran remained unfazed no matter what she heard, calm as water.

Only when facing someone like Nan Muran could she act without worrying about the world’s judgments and truly live freely and carelessly.

Seeing Liu Mei smile again, Nan Muran also smiled. “You should live this boldly and brightly.”

“You’re so thoughtful, little sister.” Liu Mei felt a warm and soft feeling in her heart.

Suddenly, a noisy disturbance came from outside the hotel, heading towards the base’s main gate.

“What’s going on?” Liu Mei couldn’t help but furrow her brows.

Who are these people? How dare they cause trouble at the Yongye gates? Are they not afraid of death?

Nan Muran used her psychic abilities to scan the situation and continued eating. “You go check it out. I’m starving after a long walk of more than ten hours.”

Hearing her words, Liu Mei realized that the matter had something to do with their group, but she didn’t mind at all. She stood up with a smile, her eyes full of affection as she looked at Nan Muran. “You eat well. If you need more, just ask the waiter to prepare more.”

Hearing her words, Nan Muran instinctively looked at the ten classic national banquet dishes on the table in front of her, somewhat at a loss for words. Liu Mei’s image of being a big eater—where did that come from?

Downstairs, outside the Yongye hotel, a group of people of varying ages was arguing and confronting the hotel’s security personnel.

“We just want to get a place to stay for the night. We’ll enter the safe base tomorrow morning.” The leader of the group, an older man with frost on his eyebrows, spoke in an unhappy tone.

The handsome security guard responsible for the hotel’s reception, holding back his urge to physically throw them out, responded with a cold and indifferent tone. “As I’ve said before, our hotel only accommodates people with abilities.”

“You’re talking nonsense. The Fu family, that family of three, and that bastard Tao Zi, none of them know anything about abilities. Didn’t they still get in?” A middle-aged woman spat loudly, her voice ear-splitting.

“They don’t have abilities, but they were brought in by our special guests.” The security guard continued to explain.

“We also know the second son of the Fu family. Just treat us like we’re brought by him.” A woman from the crowd quickly spoke up.

“Exactly. Since we came with them, why can’t we go in?” Others started to argue, demanding to enter, claiming that knowing someone should allow them entry.

It was freezing outside, and if they couldn’t get into the hotel for the night or even stay in the small defense city, they might freeze to death.

At this moment, the Eagle family, along with Si Ye, Jia Wu, and Qi Jin, also heard the noise and came downstairs.

Upon seeing who was causing the trouble, the Eagle parents’ expressions turned very ugly.

They had only gotten into the Yongye hotel because the boss had made an exception for Miss Nan, so it was infuriating to see these people trying to get in using their second son as a shield. How shameless.

Someone from the machinery factory saw the Eagle family and hurriedly asked for help.

However, instead of approaching the cold-faced Eagle, they turned to Fu Chao and Tao Zi, whom they were more familiar with. “Fu Chao, Tao Zi, please talk to them and let us in to warm up.”

Tao Zi, who was already upset from hearing these people’s words, was now even more furious. He had heard every word they said, and their change of attitude was quick.

When Liu Mei reached the door, she overheard this person’s words and scanned the faces of the others, sensing the key issue.

Turning her head, her beautiful peach blossom eyes filled with arrogance, her tone dripping with sarcasm. “The only reason they could get into the hotel is because of my little sister Nan. And you think you can use them to get into Yongye? What a joke.”

“What do you mean by that? Who are you? Why do you think we can’t get in?” A hoarse-voiced middle-aged man replied, clearly unhappy.

“You look like one of those seductive women, so you’re definitely not a good person.” The middle-aged woman scowled at Liu Mei, who was dressed in a red gown, fur coat, and exquisite makeup, making her look out of place in the apocalypse. Surely, she wasn’t a good person.

Liu Mei, used to being judged by her appearance, didn’t bother to argue with these irrelevant people. She turned to the handsome security guard standing next to her. “Since they can’t be persuaded, just throw them out. Today, our Yongye hotel is closed to guests. We’re not responsible if they freeze to death.”

Hearing Liu Mei’s command, the group from the machinery factory was stunned. Clearly, this woman was the real boss here.

Finally, the security guard, full of pent-up frustration, let out a sigh of relief.

Without hesitation, the security team used their abilities—wind and water powers—to push everyone out of the hotel’s outer defense gate.

Then, they promptly slammed the heavy steel door shut.

The people from the machinery factory stood outside, staring at the massive door, falling into despair.

In front of the hotel:

“Sorry, Boss Liu. It’s my fault for causing trouble for you.” Eagle, watching Liu Mei, quickly bowed and apologized.

Eagle’s parents, older brother, and Tao Zi were still in shock, unable to understand how the group had been thrown out so quickly.

Liu Mei looked at the apologetic Eagle and couldn’t help but sigh inwardly, realizing that these people around her sister were quite good. “Why are you apologizing? Am I the type to cause trouble?”

“Thanks for your generosity, Boss Liu.” Only then did Eagle breathe a sigh of relief, as he had been worried about causing trouble for Miss Nan. Fortunately, Boss Liu was understanding.

Si Ye, seeing Liu Mei’s sincerity, spoke up, “We’ll pay for any losses caused by today’s closure of the hotel.”

“Since you’re my brother-in-law, I’ll give you face and let it go,” Liu Mei said with a smile in her eyes, admiring such a handsome man. It was a shame.

Si Ye smiled. “Then thank you, Boss Liu.”

“You’re as straightforward as my sister. Alright, you’ve been traveling for a long time. Go and have a good meal. Don’t let irrelevant people ruin your mood.” Liu Mei, who had seen all kinds of human nature in the apocalypse, more or less understood the situation.

Because of Nan Muran, she was willing to give them face.