A stunning beauty arrived on the island; she invented everything from childcare to babysitting.

Tests have shown that the communication performance of the walkie-talkie is not affected by terrain within a distance of 500 meters.

An Ning called Song Wenyuan back.

When Song Wenyuan returned, he still looked like he hadn't had enough: "I think I can try going to even farther places."

An Ning quickly stopped her: "No need! This isn't a professional walkie-talkie, it's just for kids to play with. As long as it works, there's no need to make things so complicated. You're almost outside the port."

"Alright then." Song Wenyuan was a little disappointed. He looked at the sky. "I went and asked about the shipyard borrowing the machinery you asked me to inquire about. Borrowing it is possible, but there will be a fee, and it can only be used with my friend present. If you want to use it, I'll invite him out for dinner later so we can all talk about it?"

It's true that Anning asked Chen Hai for help with this matter, but plans can't keep up with changes.

She has already promised to hand over the blueprints to the military, and they will definitely be kept secret.

She returned all the deposits she had received, and she wouldn't keep the one she had modified herself; she could only disappoint Chen Hai's kindness.

"Sorry, I just wanted to ask you about it last time, but I don't need it right now. Can I bother you again when I do need it?"

"Sure, I didn't make an appointment with him, I just asked him," Song Wenyuan said casually. "Since you're not making plans to eat, a circus troupe came to the county town yesterday. It's a rare opportunity, perfect for taking the kids to see. A friend gave me two tickets, shall we go together?"

Anning originally intended to go straight back, but Chen Hai said that a circus troupe had come to the county town, and she was tempted.

Entertainment options were limited in this era. Movies were shown on repeat, and circuses and acrobatic troupes performed all over the country, making them rare and unpredictable.

I don't know how long that acrobatic troupe will stay here. If I miss this chance, I don't know when I'll see them again.

but……

"The tickets for the circus are expensive. You should keep yours for your family or a girl you like. I'll just take the kids and buy the tickets directly." An Ning declined Chen Hai's offer again.

Song Wenyuan wanted to say as soon as he opened his mouth: Aren't you my family?

But he quickly remembered that Shen Anning didn't recognize him as her husband at all, so he had to change his words: "My family isn't here, and I don't have any female comrades I like. These tickets are time-limited. Tickets for the acrobatic troupe are in high demand and are gone as soon as they're released. I only got these two from a friend. If you don't go, it'll be a waste."

"How much is it? I'll buy it for you! I can't keep letting you spend money."

Seeing that An Ning insisted on making such a clear distinction, and remembering the two thousand yuan he had sent over the night before, Song Wenyuan could only offer a low price.

He added, "You only need to buy one ticket; the child doesn't need one."

"it is good."

An Ning knew that, given Chen Hai's personality, the money he told her was definitely discounted, so after arriving at the acrobatic troupe, she proactively bought some extra snacks and shared some with him.

Although it can't offset the ticket price, it's still a small token of her appreciation.

To be honest, the acrobatics of this era are quite interesting. There are many things she wouldn't dare to try even after living in the apocalypse for ten years, unless she had no other choice.

Even An Ning was engrossed in watching it, let alone the little girl who had never seen anything like it before.

They were staring intently at the actors on stage, their eyes glued to the screen.

When something thrilling happens, I get tense too.

The acrobatic performance was divided into shows, each lasting about 45 to 50 minutes. The show they were watching ended very quickly.

Just as Song Wenyuan had predicted, there were indeed as many people watching the acrobatics. It was alright when they came in, but when they left, it was a huge crowd.

Anning subconsciously took Xiaoni'er's hand. The child had been well taken care of during this time and had gained a lot of weight. Anning rarely held her when she was outside.

But Xiao Ni'er's face suddenly rose to about the same height as hers, and then An Ning met Song Wenyuan's smiling eyes.

"There are a lot of people here, and the child could easily get lost. Let me hold him for you!"

"Thank you."

Chen Hai was very thoughtful, and An Ning didn't stand on ceremony with him.

This is not the future; human traffickers are rampant now, and in remote areas, there are even cases of people snatching children right on the street.

Moreover, due to insufficient security facilities, many children who are lost are never found again.

She couldn't possibly watch something like this happen right under her nose.

Chen Hai carried the child and led the way, with An Ning following behind him. Looking at his broad and sturdy back, she felt a sense of security for the first time.

It was as if all she had to do was follow the other person, and that the other person would handle everything else without her having to think about it.

Fine, she didn't want to struggle anymore.

She's lived two lives, and this is the only man who has ever made her heart flutter.

After divorcing Song Wenyuan, if Chen Hai doesn't mind, she wants to try dating him.

After thinking it through, Anning's attitude towards Chen Hai also changed.

Once outside, she took the initiative to say, "Comrade Chen Hai, it's getting late. How about we go to the state-run restaurant for a meal? It's on me, as a way of thanking you for helping me find the materials these past two days."

Song Wenyuan had long anticipated his wife's intention to return home. If he hadn't told her that a new acrobatic troupe had arrived in the county, she probably would have said goodbye after testing the walkie-talkie's effectiveness.

I was quite surprised that she took the initiative to suggest having dinner together.

"Having a meal is fine, but there's no need to treat me. What kind of man eats with a woman and makes her pay? I got all those materials from the scrap yard; they didn't cost much."

“Yes, I will,” Anning joked. “Actually, my husband has been away on a mission and hasn’t come back yet. You are the first reliable friend I’ve made here. Who knows, I might need to trouble you with other things in the future! So please don’t refuse.”

"Okay, since you've said so, then I'll wait to eat! If there's anything I can help with, just tell me, don't be shy, I'll definitely help if I can."

Song Wenyuan was pleased to hear her say that.

Although I don't know what the situation is at home, as long as we have the opportunity to meet again in the future, how can we not improve our relationship?

He didn't realize it when they got married, but now he knows that his wife is by no means an unreasonable person.

He couldn't understand what had happened to make his wife change her daughter's name, not even send a letter, and then come to the army base alone with the child to find him.

Actually, he had a vague sense of unease, but he didn't dare to think about it any further.

That was a scene he didn't want to see.

"You know what, there is something I do need your help keeping an eye on, but there's no rush."

Following up on the topic, An Ning told Chen Hai about her desire to find some books on mechanics and communications for in-depth study.

The military does have a library, but you can't just write or mark on the books there. It would be best to have your own book so you can take notes as you please.

After hearing An Ning's words, Song Wenyuan did not agree immediately, but fell into thought.

After a long while, he suddenly asked, "Comrade Anning, have you ever thought about going to university?"