End of the World Crisis, My Husband is from Ancient Times

Fan Mengmeng was the first to break the silence. She took a deep breath and tried to appear more natural.

"Master Teng, I...my ability is that I can enter another world in this...closet."

Teng Junze raised his eyebrows slightly, "Another world?"

"Well," Fan Mengmeng pointed at the crooked circle on the ground, "it's like... another world where the moon revolves around another sun." She racked her brains, trying to explain it in a way that Teng Junze could understand.

Xiaofu was confused as he listened. He scratched his head and said, "Another moon? Doesn't that mean there are two moons?"

Fan Mengmeng was amused by his innocent words, and her nervousness eased a little. "You can understand it this way. That world... there are a lot of new things you haven't seen before, such as cars that run on their own, lights that light up without fire, and..." She paused, thinking of the end of the world, "and lots and lots of food."

Teng Junze's eyes fell on the wardrobe, his eyes deep, "Can you take me to see it?"

Fan Mengmeng was stunned. She didn't expect him to make such a request.

She subconsciously looked at the wardrobe, which now looked like a huge abyss in her eyes, connecting two completely different worlds.

"I'm afraid not now," Fan Mengmeng shook her head, "that place...isn't very safe." She thought of the various dangers of the apocalypse: zombies, mutant creatures, lack of resources... These were not things that the ancient people could easily deal with.

Teng Junze did not ask any further questions, but just quietly observed Fan Mengmeng's expression, as if trying to guess the truth in her words.

"So how are those cars that you mentioned…that run and those lights that light up without fire made?"

Fan Mengmeng breathed a sigh of relief and began to enthusiastically talk about the technology of the modern world, from simple electrical principles to the complex Internet. She tried her best to explain in simple and easy-to-understand language, but found that Teng Junze's ability to accept was far beyond her imagination.

Although he found it a little difficult to understand at first, he was soon attracted by the novel things she described, and his eyes sparkled with a desire for knowledge.

"Then... women can also read and write?" Teng Junze suddenly asked.

Fan Mengmeng nodded without hesitation, "Of course! Women, like men, can go to school, work, and do whatever they want."

Teng Junze's expression changed slightly, "Women and men...are the same?"

"Same," Fan Mengmeng repeated affirmatively, realizing the difference in their perspectives. "In our world, there's no distinction between high and low; everyone is equal."

Teng Junze sneered, "Everyone is equal? ​​That's ridiculous! Since ancient times, there has been a hierarchy, and distinctions between the noble and the humble. How can they be mixed up?" The contempt in his eyes was undisguised. In his opinion, Fan Mengmeng's ideas were as naive as a child's.

"Are people of humble origins destined to be oppressed?" Fan Mengmeng's voice rose a few degrees, a sense of unwillingness to admit defeat welling up within her. "Are women solely dependent on men? There are precedents of women in power in ancient times, such as Wu Zetian and Empress Dowager Cixi, who ruled from behind the scenes..."

"They are special cases!" Teng Junze interrupted her, his tone firm. "A hen crowing at dawn is a disaster for the government! Is this the right way?"

"Let's put aside their merits and demerits," Fan Mengmeng took a deep breath and tried to keep herself calm, "but their existence at least proves that women are not useless. Just like in modern society, many women have made outstanding achievements in various fields. They are scientists, doctors, entrepreneurs... They have proved their worth with their abilities." She thought of her independent life before the end of the world, and of those women who fought for survival, and a surge of strength surged in her heart.

Fan Mengmeng continued, "Junze, you've read the classics and should know the principle that 'the people are more important than the ruler.' This is similar to the idea of ​​equality for all. While the hierarchy maintains social order, it also restricts people's development. Each of us is born an independent individual and deserves the right to pursue our own happiness."

She paused, her eyes fixed on Teng Junze. "Like you, if you were born into an ordinary farming family, would you be content to spend your entire life toiling away in the fields? You have great ambitions and want to achieve great things. Isn't that just to prove your worth and change your destiny? Isn't that consistent with our modern ideals?"

Teng Junze was silent. Fan Mengmeng's words were like a bolt of lightning, striking him deep in his heart.

For the first time, he thought about these issues seriously and for the first time, his own ideas began to waver.

He looked at the petite woman in front of him, his eyes flashing with complex light.

Seeing that he was touched, Fan Mengmeng continued, "Actually, there were many reforms in ancient times, such as Shang Yang's Reforms and Wang Anshi's Reforms... Weren't these reforms also aimed at breaking down the old system and establishing a new order?"

Teng Junze's brows were furrowed, and he was struggling internally. He looked at Fan Mengmeng, a subtle glint of admiration in his eyes.

"You..." He began, but he didn't know how to express the emotions surging in his heart.

"What you said... is not entirely unreasonable." Teng Junze finally spoke, his tone much softer, but his eyes involuntarily fell on Fan Mengmeng's face.

He found that when she talked about those ideas, her eyes would sparkle with a unique light, full of idealism.

This light made him feel strange, yet inexplicably attracted.

Fan Mengmeng also noticed the change in Teng Junze. His frown relaxed, and his eyes became less fierce and more inquisitive.

She felt the curiosity hidden beneath his domineering appearance, which made her feel that this ancient man was not as unreasonable as he seemed.

Just then, Xiaofu walked in with tea, breaking the subtle silence between the two.

"Young Master, Young Lady, please have some tea." He handed the teacups to each of them, observing their expressions and interjecting at the right moment, "Young Master, I think what you said makes some sense. Although there are differences between ancient and modern times, some principles are universal. Just like the way of governing a country, regardless of ancient or modern times, it always emphasizes putting the people first and working for their well-being."

Xiaofu's jokes just relieved the tension between them. Fan Mengmeng took the teacup, took a sip, and gave Xiaofu a grateful smile.

With Xiaofu's "assistance", the communication between Fan Mengmeng and Teng Junze became smoother.

Xiaofu would occasionally add some ancient cultural background to help Fan Mengmeng better understand Teng Junze's point of view.

For example, he explained the origin and function of the ancient hierarchy, and why women had a low status in ancient times.

At the same time, Xiaofu also used simple and easy-to-understand language to explain some of Fan Mengmeng's modern concepts to Teng Junze, such as the meaning of equality for all and the status and role of women in modern society.

With Xiaofu's mediation, Fan Mengmeng and Teng Junze gradually found common topics and began to understand each other's positions.

Teng Junze gradually realized that Fan Mengmeng's idea was not completely a fantasy, and Fan Mengmeng also understood that Teng Junze was not stubborn, but was just limited by the limitations of the times.

The two of them chatted back and forth, discussing everything from cultural differences to life ideals, from social systems to personal values.

Fan Mengmeng discovered that although Teng Junze was domineering, he had an ambitious desire to achieve great things.

Teng Junze was also surprised by Fan Mengmeng's independence and foresight.

As the communication deepened, the distance between the two gradually narrowed, and an inexplicable tacit understanding quietly grew between them.

They began to think about how to combine each other's strengths to create a world of their own in this turbulent era.

Can Fan Mengmeng's modern knowledge and skills help Teng Junze realize his ambition?

And can Teng Junze’s influence in ancient times provide shelter for Fan Mengmeng in the end times?

In what areas will they cooperate next?

What will this cooperation bring to them?