A month later.

The base has been rebuilt, and everything seems to have returned to normal.

But some things can never be the same as before.

For example, Tang Chen.

For the past month, he left the base every day at the crack of dawn, returning with animal carcasses in his hands, and sometimes appearing at the market butcher shops.

They would also buy some women's clothes at the market to take home.

The rest of the time I stay at home and don't go out.

Today, as usual, he returned from outside the base carrying a goat carcass, not exchanging words with anyone along the way, and not responding when others greeted him.

When Tang Chen returned home, his expression changed from blank to a gentle smile as he pushed open the bedroom door.

"Pipi, look what delicious treats your brother brought you this time."

Tang Pipi's hands and feet were chained, with the other end of the chain connected to the wall.

Upon seeing him, it let out low growls from its throat, its eyes flashing with ferocity as it stared at him like a wolf ready to pounce.

Tang Chen threw the goat carcass in front of her.

Tang Pipi immediately grabbed it and started tearing at it.

He then took out a palm-sized plush bear from his pocket.

"This is a gift your brother bought for you from the market. It looks just like you, Pipi. You're both so cute."

Hand the teddy bear over using the wind as a crutch.

Tang Pipi grabbed the teddy bear and tore it to shreds, scattering the cotton inside onto the ground.

A flicker of sadness crossed Tang Chen's eyes, followed by a gentle smile.

"It's okay, your brother's little teddy bear doesn't like this gift. Next time I go out, I'll bring you something else."

-

Take TuYing for example.

He also stays at home every day and doesn't go out.

The old base chief's house was sealed with ice, preventing anyone from entering.

Tu Ying carried a pot of tea into the bedroom and came to the bedside.

He spoke to Tuhu, who was frozen in ice on the bed:

"Grandpa, this is your favorite tea. Ying'er brought it for you."

His grandfather used to accept the tea with a smile and invite him to enjoy it together.

Now he lies there quietly, his eyes closed.

His eyes welled up with tears, and he quickly placed the tea on the bedside table.

"It's alright, Grandpa. If you don't want tea right now, we won't drink it."

"Shall we play chess?"

"I'll go get it now."

He walked to the corner, picked up the chessboard, set up a small table in front of the bed, and placed the chessboard on it.

One piece fell.

"Grandpa, it's your turn to make a move."

Waited for a while.

"The eagle will help you."

He got up, walked to the other side, and placed the chess pieces.

He pressed his lips together, lowered his head, and could no longer hold back his tears, which dripped onto the chessboard.

"grandfather……"

-

There is also Yu Lian.

Because her residence was burned down, she is now living with Yu Sheng.

Every day, he could only see Yu Sheng going out, but never Yu Lian.

Yu Lian stood by the window as usual, looking at the scenery outside, her expression indifferent, lost in thought.

Her gaze fell on a newly blooming flower under the tree.

Suddenly a vine appeared and lashed the flower hard. After several lashes, the once-blooming flower was smashed into pieces and knocked into the soil.

Yu Lian coldly drew the curtains, blocking out the light and plunging the room into darkness.

She had changed her white dress into a black robe, covering herself up completely, even the mirror on the wall was covered with a black cloth.

She completely hid herself in the darkness.

The door was pushed open, letting in a sliver of light, which then closed and plunged the room back into darkness.

Yu Sheng placed the breakfast he was carrying on the table and walked to her side.

"Sis, dinner's ready."

Yu Lian turned around and stared at her face without saying a word.

He raised his hand again and touched Yu Sheng's face.

Yu Lian was also wearing black gloves.

She said slowly, "Our Sheng'er is really beautiful."

He stared intently at Yu Sheng, as if he saw his former self reflected in her face.

Yu Sheng froze instantly, not daring to utter another word.

Since being burned all over her body and disfigured, Yu Lian's personality has gradually changed drastically.

She became gloomy and irritable, and the slightest provocation could trigger her to go berserk, smashing things and screaming in a frenzy.

Yu Lian's hand slowly brushed across Yu Sheng's cheek, neck, shoulders, and arms, finally grasping her palm.

“Sheng’er’s powers have become so strong that she no longer needs her older sister.”

She hurriedly said, "Sheng'er needs her older sister, she always has."

Ignoring her words, he continued talking to himself:

"She has a beautiful face and can dress up beautifully every day, going in and out of the base and walking in the sunshine. My sister is really envious."

He squeezed her palm slightly.

Yu Sheng frowned in pain, but dared not utter a sound.

"You are loved by the residents of the base and you can even receive flowers from them."

"Everyone in the base knows you, Yu Sheng, but how many know me, Yu Lian!"

He applied even more force with his hands.

Yu Sheng's palm was pinched until it bled.

"Sister...sister...sister..."

Her eyes welled up with tears from the pain, and she pitifully called out to Yu Lian, trying to evoke a trace of pity from her.

Yu Lian flung her hand away and said coldly, "Get out."

Yu Sheng covered her bleeding palm, looking aggrieved and sad, and walked outside.

As soon as I closed the door, I heard the sound of things being smashed inside, along with desperate screams.

Tears welled up in her eyes and rolled down her cheeks. Yu Sheng raised her hand to wipe them away and then went outside.

As soon as I stepped outside, I saw Qu Xingran standing there with her hands behind her back.

He called out to her happily when he saw her come out.

"Yu Sheng!"

"Xingran, what brings you here?"

She walked up to him, lowered her head, and brushed her disheveled hair in front of her face, trying to cover her tear-stained eyes.

Hearing her choked voice, Qu Xingran stopped smiling and looked worried.

"Yu Sheng, why are you crying?"

"No, I didn't cry, it's just from the smoke."

He handed her a bouquet of roses from behind him.

"I hope this makes you happier."

He reached out and took it, instantly turning tears into laughter.

"Did you find it on the street again this time?"

Seeing her smile, I felt relieved.

"Yes! I was out for a walk and happened to find it, so I came to give it to you."

"What a coincidence! You seem to find a bouquet of flowers every now and then. Where did you find it? Tell me, I want to find one too."

"If I told you, would you really go and pick it up?"

"of course."

He took her hand and placed it on his chest, over his heart.

"I found it here."

Yu Sheng blushed.

"Nonsense, how could there be flowers to pick here?"

She tried to pull her hand away in embarrassment, but it was held even tighter.

"Of course, I've planted this place full of roses named after you."

His gaze was both intense and tender as he stared intently at her.

Her face turned as red as an apple from his gaze, and she lowered her head slightly, not daring to meet his eyes.

He lifted her chin with his hand.

My gaze lingered from her eyes to her pink lips.

He put his arm around her waist.

He asked in a gentle voice:

"May I?"

She nodded shyly.

He lowered his head after receiving permission.

It matches that pink.

A handsome man and a beautiful woman embraced tightly in the sunlight.

sweet……

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