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Shirayuki Rinne seemed to sense the movement beside her, and groggily lifted her head, then immediately revealed a face full of surprise:
"you're awake?!"
Nie Qingyun raised his hand and rubbed his forehead, seemingly recalling the moments before he lost consciousness. He frowned and asked:
"Looks like we've escaped?"
"Of course!" Bai Ye Lin Yin propped herself up slightly, then opened her arms and threw herself into the other's arms, her tone filled with undisguised excitement:
"I knew you'd be okay!"
Before Nie Qingyun could speak again, all the girls nearby swarmed around him, chattering and asking him all sorts of questions.
It wasn't until quite some time later that Nie Qingyun learned the general situation from Yuwen Chaolu.
The resurrection did not take too long; about three hours had passed since Wenzheng Street lost consciousness.
This is the third floor of the shopping mall. Because they had been gone for too long, new survivors had gathered here. To avoid being disturbed, the girls used curtains to make a screen and created a separate activity area.
Nie Qingyun nodded, took the bottled water from Bai Yelin, and was about to open his mouth when he stopped. He then carefully checked the label again and, after confirming that it was ordinary mineral water, he took a sip with peace of mind.
Seeing this, Bai Yelin blushed, seemingly recalling what had happened before. She moved away slightly, somewhat awkwardly, and for a moment didn't know how to speak.
Although she was also spoiled and pampered from a young age, she was not unreasonable.
During the time Nie Qingyun was unconscious, she had already heard the whole story from others.
I also know how much trouble I have caused everyone because of my negligence.
Especially after learning that Nie Qingyun had used his body as a resistor to defibrillate her heart, Bai Yelin felt so ashamed that she wanted to disappear.
So ever since they escaped danger, she has stayed by Nie Qingyun's side without leaving for a moment, just wanting to express her gratitude as soon as possible...
But how can a simple thank you be enough to repay the debt of being saved?
After hesitating for a moment, Bai Yelin raised her head, exchanged a glance with Yuwen Chaolu, and then held her hands to her chest.
In a flash of light, a Primal Crystal was retrieved from the Data Space and handed to Nie Qingyun. Biting his lower lip, he said:
"If you don't mind... please accept it..."
Upon hearing this, the other girls, as if they had planned it together, took out quite a few [Primal Crystals] and handed them over.
"There's no need for that," Nie Qingyun said, taken aback by the girls' sudden action. He then chuckled and pushed Bai Yelin's hand back.
"You saved me and Lingyuan Ellie first, and shared the little food you had with us."
"In return, I will find a way to get you out of danger. So far, we're even, and we'll be even from now on."
Such a statement sounded somewhat distant, as if it were a farewell. Bai Yelin's hand trembled, and she suddenly felt a pang of sadness.
The others also showed some disappointment.
After going through life and death together, it would be impossible for the girls to say they had no feelings for Nie Qingyun at all.
Moreover, Nie Qingyun performed exceptionally well in both combat and strategy.
But it was precisely because his performance was so outstanding that everyone felt the gap between him and others.
Even if they wanted to express their gratitude, they had nothing worth mentioning.
Perhaps for the average man, their beautiful appearance as girls is indeed quite attractive.
But Nie Qingyun clearly wasn't buying it...
Just as the atmosphere became somewhat somber, Nie Qingyun broke the silence. He sat up a little straighter and looked at the girls seriously, saying:
What are your plans for the future?
Chapter 156: Sorry, Rinne-chan, I'm a lolicon! (2.6k)
What are your plans for the future?
Yuwen Chaolu was taken aback upon hearing this, as if she had never thought about this matter carefully before.
Actually, it wasn't just her; everyone else was the same.
Thinking about the future is always a difficult problem in life, no matter when.
Moreover, in a post-apocalyptic world where every day is uncertain, being able to survive is already a stroke of luck amidst misfortune.
But since their escape from Wenzheng Street, the girls' mindsets have changed to some extent.
The apocalypse will be as dark as the dead of night, fairly tormenting everyone; it will not make an exception for you just because you are a vulnerable group.
Anyone who wants to survive must actively seek a way out.
Yuwen Chaolu's eyes flickered slightly. After thinking it over, she decided that the most worthwhile thing to do was to take down Nie Qingyun first.
This way, you'll not only have powerful connections to rely on...
Furthermore, given the other person's personality and appearance, both their physical and psychological needs can be met.
Yes, there are exactly seven sisters, so there won't be any gaps from Monday to Sunday.
Of course, she couldn't say these words to his face right now, so she had to subtly shift the topic to Shirayuki Rinne.
"We sisters have been together since the very beginning of the apocalypse..."
"We don't trust anyone else either..."
"Now that Rinne-chan is your girlfriend, she'll definitely be with you from now on, so naturally we won't separate from her."
"Huh?!" Bai Yelin was still considering how to express her gratitude to Nie Qingyun when the topic suddenly turned to her. Her face immediately turned red, and she was about to retort.
Before she could speak, Yuwen Chaolu secretly pinched her lower back. She subconsciously turned her head and met the other's disappointed look. For a moment, she swallowed back the words she wanted to say to appear reserved, and then, like a well-behaved little girlfriend, she silently leaned forward.
Upon seeing this, Nie Qingyun's lips twitched, and he immediately felt overwhelmed.
He desperately wanted to deny his relationship with Shirayuki Rinne, but the words just wouldn't come out.
If their encounter at the stationery store could be described as a series of coincidences, then the fact remains that Shirayuki Rinne was nearly driven to the point of rolling her eyes by him on the observation deck...
Even if it was to save lives, this matter cannot be denied.
Originally, Nie Qingyun had planned to adopt a more transparent profit-sharing method with these girls to solidify their future cooperation. However, looking at Bai Yelin's pitiful eyes, he simply couldn't bring himself to say those words now.
But he couldn't just leave the young lady here playing house with the girls, so he decided not to dwell on the topic any longer and sat up straight, saying:
"If nothing unexpected happens, I plan to leave here today."
"Leave here?" Bai Yelin asked almost instinctively, her hands unconsciously tightening their grip on the bedsheets as she nervously looked at Nie Qingyun.
"where are you going?"
Seeing the questioning looks on everyone's faces, Nie Qingyun didn't hide anything and said frankly:
"There's someone very important waiting for me in the integrated teaching area..."
"This is my highest priority right now, and I absolutely have to go."
"What's the big deal..." Yuwen Chaolu shrugged, revealing an indifferent expression.
"Then let's all go together... I thought you were going to say something..."
The other girls mostly reacted similarly, with some even interjecting:
"Are you leaving today?"
"Then I'll go pack my things first..."
"Hey, that's dangerous!" Nie Qingyun grabbed Yuwen Chaolu, who was about to pack her things, and warned her:
"You guys better think this through before you answer!"
"Huh? Haven't you already made up your mind? What do you want us to consider?" Yuwen Chaolu asked, tugging at the sleeve of her sailor uniform.
“That’s what they say…” Nie Qingyun was speechless for a moment. He had prepared a long explanation of the pros and cons, the dangers of the apocalypse, and even a plan for the distribution of spoils, but these girls hadn’t even asked any questions and were ready to follow him without hesitation.
As things stand, this is definitely a good thing, but Nie Qingyun still felt something was off, and couldn't help but continue speaking:
"Aren't you going to ask me what my plans are for the future? Or what I'm going to do with you guys?"
"Also, while this place isn't absolutely safe, at least there's a 'gashapon machine.' Even if all the food runs out in the future, we can use [Primal Crystals] to continuously obtain food from the 'gashapon machine.'"
Yuwen Chaolu stopped what she was doing, glanced at Nie Qingyun, then nonchalantly ruffled her hair and pouted, saying:
"Yes, we discovered this place not long after the apocalypse began..."
"But in the end, they were still trapped in the stationery store."
"If we hadn't met you at the end... we probably would have died on the way here by now."
"Now that the sisters can still live together happily... I feel that nothing is more important than this."
As she spoke, she chuckled. The girl's smile shone brightly under the light, especially her wheat-colored skin, which radiated a healthy and vibrant glow that would instantly win anyone's favor.
"And we just brought out all our belongings, and you didn't take any of them..."
"Besides that, it seems like we don't have anything else to offer."
"Could it be... that you're after our bodies?"
At this point, Yuwen Chaolu suddenly paused, revealing an expression that said, "There's such a good thing?"
Nie Qingyun was completely speechless. After a long while, his expression froze before he finally revealed a smile that symbolized "surrender".
Spending time with the girls brought him a long-lost sense of ease; perhaps people's hearts weren't as complicated as he had imagined.
Indeed, most beautiful girls are kind-hearted and innocent.
Of course, Qin Hehuan is an exception; that woman's heart is made of stone.
"Hehe, no matter how you look at it, it's safer to act with you."
"So, I'll be relying on you from now on..."
Yuwen Chaolu gave a concluding speech. Seeing that the other girls had no objections, Nie Qingyun felt that continuing would seem like she was being too long-winded, so she simply extended her hand and sincerely said:
"Please give me your advice."
As soon as he finished speaking, the girls reached out and intertwined their hands with Nie Qingyun's, bringing this somewhat confused yet very sincere cooperation negotiation to a successful conclusion.
After finishing the business, and with plenty of time to spare, someone suggested that since they were leaving anyway and couldn't take all the food with them, they should have a proper celebration before leaving.
Nie Qingyun originally planned to go directly to the gashapon machine to see if there were any good items inside, and then take the girls to meet up with the young lady.
But thinking about it carefully, a week has already passed, so a little more time won't make a difference.
Moreover, the girls had just gone through a long journey and were exhausted, so he only told them not to drink alcohol, and then let them happily go and prepare.
Seeing everyone preparing food, Bai Yelinyin subconsciously wanted to follow, but before she could get out of bed, she was glared back by Yuwen Chaolu with a very blatantly threatening look.
The implication is that you don't need to help with this kind of thing; the bed is where you and Nie Qingyun should be, and the sisters' future happiness depends on you.
"brush!"
The curtains at the foot of the bed were deliberately drawn, and apart from the high chandelier and the completely dark curtains, there was nothing else around.
Bai Yelin sat on the bed with her legs turned to the side, secretly glancing at Nie Qingyun, who also looked slightly embarrassed, and her heart began to pound.
At the same time, she had already made a mental preparation: as soon as Nie Qingyun touched her, she would take the opportunity to snuggle into his arms.
Anyway, it wasn't the first time Nie Qingyun had bullied her in front of her sisters, so there was nothing to be ashamed of. Besides, there were curtains drawn around them, so as long as they held back and didn't scream too loudly, it shouldn't be a big problem.
Even without Yuwen Chaolu's explanation, Bai Ye Linyin was already planning to find an excuse to stay.
After all, Nie Qingyun had said that he had someone he liked, so confirming their relationship was an urgent matter.
Just then, Shiroya Rinne felt someone grab her shoulder, and her body trembled involuntarily. She turned her head away, not daring to look at the other person, and just bit her pink lips tightly, making a gesture of letting him take her.
But after waiting for a long time without seeing any further action from him, she assumed that Nie Qingyun was being considerate of her feelings and therefore dared not take any further steps. So, suppressing her shyness, she stammered:
"If it's... if it's Brother Qingyun... then yes, that's fine..."
Unexpectedly, before she could finish her sentence, she was interrupted by a strong and resonant voice.
"Sorry, to be honest, I'm a lolicon!"
Chapter 157: I want to conduct "parent-child activities"!
Nie Qingyun felt that he must have lost his mind to come up with such an unreliable excuse.
But right now, he really has to find a way to sever ties with Shirayuki Rinne.
Otherwise, even from half a riverside platform away, he could imagine the scene of being tortured by the young lady with teary eyes when he got back.
Even if something were to happen between him and Shirayuki Rinne in the future, he would have to get past the young lady first.