Rebirth after the apocalypse: I create a new world with space!

Li Luo took the osmanthus cake, took a small bite, and the soft, sweet taste melted on her tongue. It was sweet but not cloying, with a faint osmanthus fragrance. The warmth spread from her tongue to her heart.

This is a rare pure sweetness in the apocalypse, without fighting or crisis, only the care and warmth of elders.

She remained outwardly calm, but a genuine warmth shone in her eyes, and a faint smile curved her lips.

Lu Jingcheng sat to the side, watching her eat the osmanthus cake, unable to hide the smile on his lips. He silently poured her a cup of warm tea, afraid that she might choke.

Lou Wanning held Li Luo's hand and chatted on and on about everyday things, from Jing Cheng's mischievous childhood to the family's peaceful life before the apocalypse, and then to the small, warm moments in the base now. Every word was a heartwarming, everyday conversation, without a trace of estrangement.

Li Luo listened patiently, occasionally responding softly. Her tense heart gradually melted away in Lou Wan Ning's gentle words, and her expression softened.

She could clearly feel that this closeness was not just deliberate politeness, but genuine affection and acceptance. Lou Wan Ning's gentleness was like a ray of warm sunshine, dispelling the coldness and alienation that had accumulated in her heart due to the chaos of war, allowing her to truly feel the warmth of home and the unique human touch that belonged to family.

Lu Zhengde sat to the side, watching his wife and children chatting happily with Li Luo. He felt gratified and occasionally chimed in with a few words, chatting about lighthearted matters at the base. The atmosphere in the living room became increasingly warm, filled with the cozy feeling of family reunion.

Just then, a series of steady, powerful footsteps sounded outside the courtyard gate, accompanied by a respectful male voice. It was one of the Lu family's subordinates at the base, his tone filled with measured respect:

"Grandpa, you're back."

Lou Wanning's eyes lit up, and she immediately pulled Li Luo to her feet, her voice filled with undisguised joy, light and affectionate:

"Li Luo, hurry, your grandfather is back! He's been wanting to see you for a long time. He's been talking about Jing Cheng a lot these days, saying that the kid is hiding you too well, and it's even difficult for him to see you."

Li Luo's heart skipped a beat, and her fingertips unconsciously clenched the fur bundle in her arms—the gift that Lu's parents had just given her was still warm and delicate to the touch.

She looked up at the courtyard gate, a hint of expectation flashing in her eyes.

She had already learned from Jing Cheng that Lu Zhenbang, her grandfather, was once the deputy commander of the B City Military Region during the prosperous era. He held a large army and guarded a region. He had a very high prestige in both the military and political circles and was a real person who could keep the situation in check.

Even after the apocalypse and the removal of his military uniform, his battle-hardened sharpness and composure were still etched into his very being. His dignified presence remained, making him a respected and reassuring figure in the Youzhou base.

But Li Luo felt no fear or unease whatsoever.

She has now undergone a complete transformation and is no longer the unknown, manipulated nobody she was in her previous life.

She single-handedly led her own force, the "Pocket Squad," possessing exceptional combat prowess. In the chaotic world, she stood firm through sheer force of arms, exuding an inherent composure, confidence, and sharp, unyielding spirit.

Her respect for Lu Zhenbang was not because of his former high position or current prestige, but simply because he was Lu Jingcheng's grandfather and an elder of the Lu family.

For her, meeting this elder was just a normal step towards getting closer to the Lu family.

She will be polite and composed, without being awkward or humble, and she will not need to deliberately flatter or seek approval.

She stands here because of her own strength and true self, open and resolute.