The warm, ticklish breath tickled the cherry blossom's earlobe.

She subconsciously tilted her head, but the content of that sentence stunned her completely.

Taking care of his younger sister?

Fei Ying pondered seriously for a moment, then raised her head and looked at Tao Yao with an extremely pure yet confused gaze.

"But Taoyao, it seems like I've been the one taking care of you more along the way."

This question was asked with absolute certainty, without the slightest hint of joking.

During the short time he spent with Tao Yao, although they nominally supported each other and went through thick and thin together.

But in fact, Fei Ying could clearly sense that Tao Yao exhibited an almost instinctive laziness in many things.

She dislikes trouble and hates dealing with trivial matters.

She can be the most reliable partner in battle, but once the battle is over, she would rather find a comfortable place to stay and not care about anything.

That's why, in many situations, Hiyori needs to consider things more and do more.

From planning routes to allocating supplies and handling unexpected minor situations.

So, who says that an older sister has to take care of her younger sister?

And how did I become the younger sister?

Hiyori's thoughts were stuck in a small impasse; she couldn't understand the logic.

Seeing Fei Ying's serious expression, Tao Yao's smile not only didn't fade, but became even brighter.

She didn't argue about those trivial matters in life; she simply gently tapped the tip of Fei Ying's nose with her fingertip.

"But I really want to take good care of Hiyori."

Tao Yao's voice suddenly became very soft and gentle. The usual teasing and mischievousness quietly faded away, leaving only a pure and almost heart-melting seriousness.

"Whether now or in the distant future."

"I want them all."

Those clear eyes gazed quietly at Fei Ying, filled with undisguised sincerity.

Hiyori's heart skipped a beat once again, much to her dismay.

She looked at Tao Yao in front of her, at that face so close to hers, with a gentle smile.

The inner turmoil about "who's the boss" and the calculation about "who takes care of whom" suddenly became less important at this moment.

She sighed softly, somewhat helplessly.

That’s all.

This wicked woman always finds a way to make things impossible for me.

"Alright alright."

Fei Ying finally gave in, but hidden in that helplessness was a doting affection that even she herself was unaware of.

"It's all up to you."

In the end, she couldn't bear to go against his rare, naive earnestness.

Upon receiving this answer, Tao Yao immediately narrowed her eyes in satisfaction.

She was overjoyed, like a cat that had stolen a treat, and gave Hiyori a big hug without hesitation.

"Hiroaki is the best!"

A soft, warm body pressed against her, carrying a sweet fragrance, causing Fei Ying's body to stiffen for a moment before slowly relaxing.

Standing to the side, Ling Yue witnessed the entire interaction between the two.

Her mind went blank; she was completely unable to process the information in front of her.

These two women, whose power was as strong as ghosts, were just having an outrageously childish argument about who should be the boss.

Moreover, that red-haired woman, who looked even colder and more formidable, actually... admitted defeat so easily?

What's going on in this world?

Ling Yue felt that the knowledge she had built up over the past ten years in this wasteland was being shattered and rebuilt little by little.

……

After deciding to bring Ling Yue and A Que under her wing, Tao Yao quickly took on the role of "big sister".

She straightened up, clapped her hands, and called Ling Yue and A Que, who had just been woken up and was still looking confused, to her side.

"Alright, since we're going to be walking together from now on, there should be some rules."

Tao Yao's voice regained its sweet and languid tone, but the content was unquestionable.

“From today onwards, the two of you will take turns keeping watch at night and handling all logistical matters, including but not limited to organizing supplies, cooking, and collecting available resources within the safe zone.”

"Hiyō and I will take care of more important matters."

Tao Yao paused for a moment, then slowly added.

"For example, eliminating all the calamity beasts blocking your path, as well as any future dangers that you cannot handle."

"All you need to do is follow behind us and be the ones being protected."

This division of labor sounds quite reasonable.

It could even be described as a preferential treatment for Ling Yue and A Que.

After all, in this wasteland, the most deadly things are always the elusive monsters and the unpredictable human heart.

Tao Yao and Fei Ying took on all the most dangerous parts.

Tao Yao also believed that this was an absolutely perfect arrangement.

After all, she was indeed very lazy when it came to dealing with those trivial matters, and she was too embarrassed to keep bothering her beloved Hizakura.

Now that there are no personal maids to serve them, these two newly taken-in "redeemers" naturally become the best choices.

Ling Yue listened in silence without raising any objections.

She knew very well that she and Aque had no right to bargain.

Being able to survive is already an immense blessing.

Although A-Que was still somewhat unconvinced, she could only reluctantly lower her head under Ling Yue's stern gaze.

After a short rest and organizing their supplies, the four of them prepared to set off again.

However, when they arrived at the scratched SUV, a new problem arose.

"It seems like there's no room left in the car."

Looking at the back seat of the carriage, which was crammed full of various supplies, and the roof, which was also piled with a lot of things, Fei Ying came to a very realistic conclusion.

The vehicle was never designed to carry so many supplies or more than two people.

Now, let alone squeezing in two more people, it's even difficult to find a place to stay.

Upon hearing this, Tao Yao simply tilted her head and then cast a questioning gaze at Ling Yue.

Don't you have any spare transportation?

Ling Yue felt a little embarrassed when she was asked that question.

She shook her head somewhat awkwardly.

"No...no."

In fact, they used to have a dilapidated motorcycle.

But during their escape a few days ago, the old motorcycle finally gave way and broke down completely on the way.

They had no ability to repair it and were forced to abandon it.

"That's it..."

Tao Yao drew out her words, as if she was thinking of a solution.

A moment later, she gave Ling Yue and A Que an incredibly "kind" smile.

"Until we find a new, reliable mode of transportation, we'll have to make do with these for now."

She stretched out her slender finger and pointed to the roof of the car.

"Let's go upstairs and wait there first."

Upon hearing this, not only Ling Yue, but even A Que, who had just been half asleep, instantly woke up, her face filled with disbelief.

Go to the roof?!

That place was full of boxes and packages of all shapes and sizes!

How can anyone stay still when the car is moving!

However, Tao Yao didn't give them a chance to refute her.

She opened the car door, got into the driver's seat, and waved to Fei Ying.

"Hiyō, get in the car, we're off."

Fei Ying glanced at the roof of the car, then at Ling Yue and A Que, who both looked utterly hopeless. In the end, she said nothing and got into the passenger seat.

Ling Yue and A Que exchanged a glance, both seeing deep helplessness and humiliation in each other's eyes.

In the end, they gritted their teeth, supported each other, and climbed onto the roof of the car using both hands and feet.

The supplies on the roof of the vehicle were not stacked securely, so they could only find some gaps, curl up their bodies, and then hold tightly to the ropes binding the supplies.

"Hold on tight."

Inside the carriage came Tao Yao's reminder, tinged with a wicked smile.

next second.

"boom--!"

The off-road vehicle's engine roared wildly, and the entire vehicle shot forward like an arrow!

"what--!"

The intense acceleration caused the two people on the roof to let out a short scream.

Ling Yue and A Que felt like two fallen leaves in a storm, pressed firmly against the roof of the car, with the howling wind in their ears and their bodies shaking violently with every bump and turn of the vehicle.

Tao Yao's driving style can only be described as "wild" and "intense".

She seemed completely oblivious to the fact that there were two people on the roof of the car. She floored the accelerator and drove recklessly on the bumpy, abandoned road. Every time she drifted around a corner, Ling Yue felt like she was about to be thrown off.

The terrified screams were quickly replaced by the gusts of wind that were being poured into her mouth.

Ling Yue could only close her eyes tightly, using all her strength to grip the rope beneath her, feeling the thrill and excitement of hanging by a thread amidst the violent jolts.

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