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Jiang Ning had anticipated it earlier but still chose to play dumb and said in surprise, “What did you say?”

“I died once, didn’t expect to be reborn again.”

No, no, no, this isn’t something she should hear, it’s dangerous!

“The house belongs to my grandmother. She passed away a few years ago, and the inheritance went to my mother. I just didn’t expect that she and my father would encounter a car accident and leave little Doudou behind…”

Due to the nature of his special work, Huo Yishen couldn’t return home and had to leave Doudou in the care of his uncle.

After waiting eagerly for his vacation, he bought a ticket to visit Doudou in his hometown, only to encounter a super typhoon, and the high-speed train stopped in Fengcheng for shelter.

No one expected that this typhoon was just the beginning of a natural disaster.

After it was determined that he could not return home, he did not hesitate to participate in rescue and relief efforts in Fengcheng, rescuing people amidst the storm, distributing supplies during the flood, and fighting criminal activities even in extreme cold conditions…

After enduring the temperature of minus seventy degrees, he finally made it home after countless hardships.

But his sister was no longer present—only a set of bones that remained undisposed, which was clean and dry.

Despite experiencing the unbearable pain, he still believed that not all survivors were demons.

As a soldier and policeman, he suppressed the painful choice and stood with the country.

This persistence lasted for ten years, and he couldn’t remember how much food he had given up or how many people he had saved.

At first, they were grateful, but later they complained about insufficient food and poor living conditions…

How did he die?

After twelve hours of continuous rescue operations in the flood, exhausted, he saved a group of people but was scratched by an iron object in the water.

After reaching the shore, they surrounded him, expressing some concern at first.

Later, he developed a high fever and became delirious. Their eyes began to change.

From hoping for his recovery to hoping for his quick demise.

Some impatient ones even kept touching the knives in their pockets…

Jiang Ning’s head was buzzing, and she felt that she had met a miserable end, but she didn’t expect him to… No wonder, he struck without mercy.

“Anning, I have been given the opportunity to make up for my regrets, and I will no longer be greedy for other people’s opportunities.”

Huo Yishen said in a deep voice, “I am telling you this and showing you the supplies just to make you put down your guard.”

But she had to admit, seeing over a hundred cubic meters of supplies with him, she really felt relieved.

He had lived for ten years, seen all kinds of natural disasters. With the chance to start anew, he was better prepared than she could imagine.

Jiang Ning thought for a moment, “Aren’t you afraid that by telling me this, I’ll secretly take the supplies and run away with them into my space?”

Huo Yishen countered, “Would you do that?”

“I’m not a good person, but as long as others don’t plot against me, I won’t covet other people’s supplies.”

Both sides laid their cards on the table, which was considered fair.

Jiang Ning reached out to open the door, but her hand was suddenly held by him.

“Anning, can you give me a chance?”

Jiang Ning was confused; her thoughts were muddled.

“I’ve developed feelings for you. And it’s a bit hard to control.”

Jiang Ning was a bit awkward, “Didn’t we agree to just be friends and neighbors?”

“Yes, but I still want to try.” Huo Yishen had his reasons, “And I think you do have some feelings for me, but you’re just afraid that someone will try to snatch your space from you.”

No, which eye of his saw any hint of her feelings for him?

Jiang Ning was very rational, “I think being neighbors and teammates is more suitable than being lovers.”

Unexpectedly, he was so persistent; perhaps even these two roles were no longer suitable.

“If you really didn’t care at all, why did you bring me into your space at a critical moment?”

“You’re my teammate, and you saved me when the typhoon struck. Shouldn’t I save you?”

“If it were someone else who stumbled upon your secret, would you still show mercy?”

His question left Jiang Ning speechless again.

Regardless of whether she took him into her space or spared his life afterward, the main thing was she still trusted in his character.

But the hardest thing to figure out in this world is human nature. She saved him, but she was wary of him. In reality, the two were not contradictory.

But it couldn’t be denied that if it were someone else, the outcome would have been different.

It’s the conflicting emotions that make her cautious; she felt her hands and feet are being restrained.

“Anning, you don’t have to rush to reject me. Go back and think about it. If you really don’t have any feelings for me, it’s not too late to reject me.”

Huo Yishen had his own persistence, “Don’t worry, as long as you think it through, I won’t pester you.”

Alright, he had said his piece. If he remained firm, she wouldn’t show mercy.

With a muddled mind, Jiang Ning even forgot to pick up the potatoes and went home in a daze.

Back home, she crawled into her bed, feeling a bit restless.

Did she like Huo Yishen a bit? What made him so sure?

Jiang Ning pondered, feeling unsettled.

As friends, he was clearly different from Zhang Chao and Lu Yu. He felt like a good partner, someone she could entrust her back to.

But when it came to dealing with the Dragon Slaying Society, not only did he shield her twice, but in the dangerous situation when they were chased to a tall building, he chose to let her escape first…

And he had also shielded her from a flying brick.

Although she could have dodged it in time, in a world where order had collapsed, who would willingly take a brick for someone else for no reason?

Sigh, he was good-looking, his abilities were unquestionable. He was indeed a high-quality boyfriend, making it difficult for people’s hearts not to flutter.

If it weren’t for experiencing the end of the world…

The more she thought, the more confused she became, and she seemed really conflicted.

She didn’t want to know, but it turned out he had put in quite a lot of effort.

If she really rejected him, in the future, she wouldn’t be able to avoid him, and he could make a castle out of a toe.

In all honesty, Jiang Ning just wanted to survive well in this apocalypse world; and she believed that feelings and love weren’t that important.

But how could she make him back off?

She didn’t sleep well; she was dazed as she laid in bed. When suddenly the walkie-talkie rang…

Huo Yishen sounded as casual as ever, “Do you want to come over for dinner?”

Suddenly, Jiang Ning had a bright idea, “I’ve already eaten a lot, and I’m a bigger eater than Coke.”

“It’s okay.”

“Um, I need more time to consider. Are you sure you want to give me some food?”

Huo Yishen chuckled, “Of course.”

Ending the call, Jiang Ning got up and tidied herself, “Coke, let’s go, let’s go next door for a meal.”

Go for a meal? Coke’s eyes gleamed, dragging out the biggest washbasin used by the human for cleaning: Let’s go!

Surprisingly, he was quite sincere. Braised pork with green beans, stir-fried potato shreds with Laoganma chili sauce.

Despite being a kitchen disaster, he graduated successfully. With no need for her on-site guidance, the food turned out quite decent.

No one mentioned yesterday’s incident. They ate and drank as they pleased, and Doudou occasionally chatted with Jiang Ning, the atmosphere not too awkward.

After eating, there was no need for her to wash dishes. Little Doudou wiped the table and took care of all the dishwashing.

Coke supervised by the sink, directing Little Doudou in washing the dishes.

Jiang Ning carried the potatoes downstairs, coincidentally running into the Zhong family father and son…

The Zhong family was also harvesting potatoes. They had brought the soil from outside, which was less fertile than the 18th floor, but they had planted twice as many seeds. Similarly, they harvested over 100 catties, leaving Grandma Zhong beaming with joy.

“It’s a blessing from heaven; God still gives people a way to survive.”