Zone Zero: I'm invincible now that the heavenly fire has killed Nineveh!

Several months later, Su Chen returned to his loyal rabbit hutch.

He wasn't affected by the driver's words; it was just a minor setback, which he quickly swept away.

At this moment, he planned to surprise Nicole with a surprise attack.

However, the door to the Rabbit House was locked, indicating that they had all gone out together to carry out the commission.

According to AI Artemis, they have completed their mission and are currently on their way back.

Su Chen didn't plan to go out and search for them, so he stayed home and waited for them to come back so he could cook a big meal.

He first went to check the warehouse he had left behind. There were still a lot of medicines and supplies left, but all kinds of food had been cleared out.

There were a few discounted bento boxes from the supermarket in the refrigerator in the kitchen.

He smiled knowingly; it was still the familiar Rabbit House he knew. Even with plenty of money, he hadn't forgotten his original intentions.

But considering their cooking skills, this is quite normal. None of them are cut out to cook, so they have the money to eat out, which saves them the trouble of wasting time and good ingredients at home to make mediocre dishes.

Su Chen snapped his fingers and, taking into account everyone's tastes, designed a menu.

Ambi's favorite hamburger, Billy's favorite battery, Neko's various kinds of fish, and Nicole's various kinds of grilled meat.

There are also the unique delicacies of the Star Iron Universe and the beverages with wondrous effects.

As soon as they return, a grand feast will be prepared on the spot.

Su Chen lay on the sofa, quietly waiting for Nicole and the others to return.

Then he sent a group message on his phone to all his friends except for the Rabbit House.

It was just a simple sentence: I'm back.

……

Zhu Yuan, who was working at her desk, looked up, brushed her hair aside, saw the message on her phone, and felt a slight surprise.

The blond guy who accompanied her home to fool her parents is back.

She thought about it for a while, edited the message several times on her phone, and finally sent it: Welcome back.

After putting down her phone, she seemed lost in thought, not wanting to return to work for a while.

I just stare at my phone, hoping for a reply.

"You seem happy?"

Qingyi took a sip of tea and said with a mischievous smile, "That's understandable. They're meeting each other's parents together now, so they should be happy."

"Senior Qingyi!"

Zhu Yuan was extremely embarrassed, her face flushed red: "That's not true at all! I was just being a friend out of concern!"

"Yes, yes, that's what I meant too." Qingyi teased in a serious tone, "We're all in this revolutionary friendship, helping you deceive your parents, and we're trustworthy friends."

Why are you so agitated? You're not thinking anything of it, are you?

She narrowed her eyes, a secret smug satisfaction about having successfully pulled off a stunt.

She had long seen through Zhu Yuan's intentions; she was too naive and easily deceived. Especially since Su Chen was always so agreeable and willing to help others.

The two also had a unique experience of deceiving their parents to avoid marriage, making them even more susceptible to falling for each other.

What a tragic fate!

But it's alright, with her watching over things, there won't be any problems.

She's a super-intelligent puppet who understands human nature perfectly; it's a piece of cake for her.

At least, Zhu Yuan won't be bullied too badly.

"Senior Qingyi!"

Zhu Yuan was furious and embarrassed. She wanted to say something, but she didn't have the right words.

All he could do was groan and continue working like a punching bag.

"I was just joking."

Qingyi was completely smitten with Zhu Yuan's adorable appearance and said with a smile, "Su Chen has been gone for several months and is finally back now. As friends, we should have a small get-together. How about we go together? I should be quite free lately."

I'll be quite free lately, of course, because Su Chen is back.

During his absence, she witnessed the machinations of all sorts of demons and monsters. Although she took action, compared to those powerful figures scheming behind the scenes, she was nothing.

If Su Chen hadn't granted her Level 3 access to the Heavenly Fire Giant Sword, she probably would have been formatted already.

Those guys are really crazy, trying to use her as a key to indirectly control that giant sword.

After all, she has a backdoor; the only difference between Yu'ou and the intelligent construct is their appearance.

And the giant sword did not disappoint them; a large number of them died.

She was truly free; no one could control her memories anymore.

Now that Su Chen has returned, those guys will probably be like rats hiding in their holes, not daring to show their faces easily.

"really?"

Zhu Yuan was pleasantly surprised and said beautifully, "Then let's set a time with Su Chen first, so we can ask for leave together."

She really wanted to meet Su Chen; it was a sudden impulse.

But is this love? Even when Qingyi jokes about it, doesn't she still think so?

She just wanted to see her long-lost friend.

But is it just a meeting?

Zhu Yuan was momentarily dazed, but then rambled on to Qingyi, saying, "Senior Qingyi, your joke just now went too far. Mr. Su Chen and I are just friends. He has someone he loves, and it would be very troublesome to mention Mr. Su Chen in front of others."

"Haha."

Qingyi seemed to have heard the biggest joke in the world, and curled her lip: "He's a guy as free as the wind, brushing past every flower he admires. Even someone as beautiful as you, Zhu Yuan, is subject to the wind's swirling around. And he's never bothered by anything; he's always been an open and honest person..."

"Gentleman?"

Zhu Yuan knew that a gentleman is open and honest.

"Haha!" Qingyi found it even funnier, blinked and said smugly, "He's an openly scumbag, he never hides it. So, you're too naive, Zhu Yuan."

"..."

Zhu Yuan was taken aback, sensing something was amiss.

If what Qingyi said is true, she was exceptionally favored.

Her face flushed, and she belatedly realized the subtle ambiguity, as if every handshake and every greeting had taken on a different meaning.

But how can this be? Mr. Su Chen already has someone he's close to.

Her parents and she herself would never allow her to have a partner with whom she cannot marry.

"Don't worry, time will teach you to make the right choice."

Qingyi continued, "You can decide the time for your meeting with Su Chen. I'm always free."

Young people are just inexperienced. Even someone as capable as Zhu Yuan at work can struggle and fret when it comes to relationships.

"I understand."

Zhu Yuan nodded slightly, tacitly remaining silent.

Love arises without warning and ends without cause.

A strange sense of melancholy welled up inside me.

The woman in green sipped her tea, her voice barely audible as she recited: "Love, hate, passion, and grudges arise from causes and conditions; joy and sorrow are hard to overcome in the mortal world. A pure heart is like a jade lake, rippling with countless gentle waves."

She knew that pointing it out in advance would upset Zhu Yuan.

Only in this way can she make a choice she won't regret.

"Ah~"

Zhu Yuan glanced at the message on her phone; Su Chen had replied.

Su Chen: Let's hang out sometime. Remember to take a break and don't work too hard.

Zhu Yuan: Yes, definitely!

She put down her phone and continued working, finally getting into the zone.