The place where they rested was a concrete lot. Before the end of the world, they had planned to install charging piles, but the end of the world came before they were installed. Now there are only a few piles standing there alone, the parking line on the ground is half drawn, and there are no other supporting facilities.

Tang Wenjie and Qu Weiwei used metal and vines to enclose a small open space to isolate the zombies and potential mutant plants, so that everyone could get out of the car to relieve themselves or go out for some fresh air. Although there was a faint smell of zombie rotting flesh in the air outside, they still felt stuffy staying in the car all day.

As soon as Song Kaiji and his parents met, they naturally had endless things to say. Ever since Li Li pointed out his relationship with Song Kaiji, Shen Qing had been feeling a little uneasy. In addition, Song Kaiji was not paying attention to him at the moment, which made him feel uncomfortable. He felt like an outsider who had strayed into someone else's family. He stood up and wanted to hide outside, but Song Kaiji grabbed his arm and said, "Where are you going? I was just about to tell my parents about us."

Zhang Sujuan and Li Aiguo on the side looked away uncomfortably, not because of anything else, but because people of their age could not accept young people pulling and tugging, kissing and hugging at every turn, not to mention that although they were open-minded and did not object to Song Kaiji finding a boy, they had never thought of this situation before. Their personalities were like that, and they did not know how to get along with Shen Qing for a while. They panicked when they accidentally met his eyes and quickly avoided him.

Shen Qing looked down at Song Kaiji, his face and eyes full of joy. This moment was so lucky and happy for him. His parents were well in front of him, his beloved was by his side, and his father said that as long as he liked, he would support him. In the future, they could go to a safe and peaceful world and live a happy and stable life... Song Kaiji's heart and eyes were full of hope and vitality at this moment.

Shen Qing turned away under his star-filled eyes and forced a smile, "I'm going to go to the bathroom. You haven't seen your uncle and aunt for a long time. You must have a lot to talk about. Don't worry about me." He paused and said softly, "My business is not urgent. You don't have to tell your uncle and aunt yet. There is still a long time to come."

Song Kaiji was stunned for a moment before he realized that Shen Qing was talking about something in another world, not their relationship. He nodded quickly and said, "I know my limits. I will only tell you if you agree."

Shen Qing nodded distractedly, then gently patted the back of Song Kaiji's hand to comfort him, then got out of the car.

He did not go to the temporary toilet built by Qu Weiwei with vines, but stood in a corner with many vines. The faint fishy smell outside was blocked by the fragrance of plants, and it was not so unbearable. Shen Qing took a few deep breaths and felt less depressed.

Too many things happened that day, and they were too chaotic. Shen Qing also experienced the separation of life and death. On impulse, he did things that he shouldn't have done rationally. He only calmed down when the night wind blew.

He fell in love with Song Kaiji. Shen Qing had been closed-minded before, but now he had to face this reality. He liked him so much that the etiquette and reason he had learned since childhood could not control his body, and he threw himself into Song Kaiji's arms when Song Kaiji returned safely.

Many things are like this. When there is a choice, you may not be able to clearly know which one you love the most. But when you are faced with loss, it is like clearing the fog and clarifying what you cannot lose the most.

To him, Song Kaiji is the one he “doesn’t want to lose”.

But would he take Song Kaiji to that world? Although Song Kaiji's parents seemed to be easy to get along with and had severed their relationship with Li Liang and Li Li, Shen Qing was still very flustered and tangled. He couldn't figure out what he was afraid of for a while, but his intuition told him that the things he couldn't make up his mind about would cause him losses and hidden dangers that he couldn't perceive for the time being.

Behind him, Qu Weiwei called out to him, "Boss, do you want some midnight snack? Here are some buns. How about asking Sun Cheng to heat them up for you?"

Song Kaiji was so happy at the moment that he just kept circling around his parents. Except for some things he took out at the beginning for his parents and Yu Le, he only took out one thing after Qu Weiwei mentioned it. Qu Weiwei understood, but she was a little helpless. However, when she turned around and saw that Shen Qing was not taken care of, she felt a little balanced.

As for Song Kaiji... She held her cheeks with both hands and looked over, her eyes revealing a hint of sadness and a lot of envy: If possible, who wouldn't want to be a child in front of their parents forever.

It's a pity that her family...

However, Yu Le, who was munching on a bun with her head down, was stunned. She hesitated for a moment before asking timidly, "Sister, is he the boss?" She secretly pointed at Shen Qing, then glanced at Song Kaiji, "I thought that one was..." Maybe it was because Song Kaiji saved her, so she had a preconceived idea. Or it could be that since she got on the car, everything happened around Song Kaiji, making her subconsciously think that Song Kaiji was the one in charge in the car, and this trip was a setup for Song Kaiji to save his parents.

Qu Weiwei took two cold buns and stuck them on the chopsticks, letting a small flame appear in Sun Cheng's palm and slowly roast them. Sun Cheng was helpless. He was a medium-high ability user. In addition to killing zombies on a daily basis, he also had to work as a cook. He heated up the lunch boxes and roasted the buns. Not to mention, he was getting more and more skilled at it, and his control over the heat was more perfect.

Qu Weiwei didn't think much about it. She nodded while turning the bun in her hand: "Yes, the one standing outside is our boss, and the one inside is the second boss, right? He caught up with our boss on the way here. Tsk tsk, a smug villain who got to the top through nepotism. It's a pity that our boss also likes men. It would be great if he liked women. I also want to compete for the position as this smug villain." She made a joke and handed the bun, which was baked golden and slightly burnt, to Shen Qing personally: "See, I can be very considerate too!"

Shen Qing took it in a daze. He wasn't hungry, but he was thinking about something, so he subconsciously took a small bite. The bun's skin was baked crispy and tempting, and the aroma of flour was fragrant. However, when he took a bite, the hot oil inside suddenly gushed out and burned Shen Qing's tongue.

Shen Qing suddenly realized what he was afraid of.

How would he settle Song Kaiji's family when he took them to Lantang Village? Surely he wouldn't let the man come alone like ordinary sons-in-law, right? Shen Qing looked into the car. Song Kaiji's smile was so vivid through the car window. He was so dependent on his parents, how could he be willing to leave?

This is also human nature. Before Shen Qing discovered the cave, he also announced to the public that if he wanted to get married, he must take Miao with him.

But he was not willing to do so. What he feared was the transfer of power to lower levels.

The family is a minimal power structure. Most family conflicts are caused by fighting for the little resources and power in the family.

Why do mothers-in-law like to intimidate their daughters-in-law and deliberately make things difficult for them when they first enter the house? It is because they are afraid that the east wind will overwhelm the west wind. After a hard-working daughter-in-law becomes a mother-in-law, she will naturally hold on to this little bit of power tightly in her own hands and will not want to let others take even a little bit of it away.

Why do such fierce conflicts often occur between women and men? Because the group with less power is more likely to be in internal strife. Because they already have very little, they are particularly stingy and reluctant to let go.

Men are the ones who hold the most power in a family.

Like the old Shen family, on the surface, Old Lady Shen was very powerful. She bullied Miao, and Zhao Aiye could only live a good life by flattering her. But as long as Old Man Shen made the final decision, she could not be shaken at all. It was even said that now that Widow Li had entered the house, relying on Shen Zhigao's preference, she did not take Old Lady Shen seriously at all.

The support of men can even reverse the "natural" power structure in which the mother-in-law suppresses the daughter-in-law.

Shen Qing struggled to get out of such a family and gained freedom. The severance of the relationship made him no longer need to be filial to Shen Zhigao, and he treated everyone in the old Shen family as nothing. The Miao brothers had different surnames from him, so they couldn't really intervene and suppress him. The Miao family was used to having no opinions, so they were naturally willing to rely on and listen to him. He was finally able to be his own master and be the one who had the final say in the family.

Now, is he going to take in a family himself and create an environment where he might be suppressed?

He looked up at the car window. Li Aiguo was talking to Song Kaiji with his back to him. He couldn't see his face clearly. He didn't know what this "father" was like. Maybe Li Aiguo wasn't as bad as he thought. But he knew how easy it was for him to get to where he is today. He didn't want to and didn't dare to gamble on how difficult it would be to break free from the vortex of family power.

He was attracted to Song Kaiji, and Song Kaiji liked him too. But this affection was like the baked buns in his hand, fragrant on the surface, but with a trap inside that would burn his tongue. If he wasn't careful, it would drag him in, causing his heart, which had just been loosened, to shrink back little by little and become hard.

This may have nothing to do with Song Kaiji or Li Aiguo. He rejected Wang San and told Miao that he didn't want to talk about marriage within a year. Perhaps it was because he noticed the hidden dangers that he hadn't thought through at that time, and they broke out when he was forced to face whether to bring Song Kaiji's family back to Lantang Village.

The lights in the car were dim and warm yellow, and the family inside was laughing and talking happily. Shen Qing stood outside the car, and the night clearly divided the two worlds.

Zhang Sujuan and Li Aiguo in the car also heard the conversation between Yu Le and Qu Weiwei, and were also very surprised. They also thought that Song Kaiji had organized this convoy to rescue them. Song Kaiji shook his head: "I wanted to come, but Shen Qing is the boss of our entire superpower team. All the food and supplies we use are provided by Shen Qing." He briefly told his parents about the situation at the Hongcheng base, and emphasized Shen Qing's care and support for him. He hoped that his parents would recognize and like Shen Qing more.

Zhang Sujuan was fine, but Li Aiguo felt a little uncomfortable. Although both children were boys, he couldn't help feeling that he was spending his daughter-in-law's private property: "This is quite embarrassing."

Song Kaiji didn't think so much. He was just in his early twenties and hadn't graduated from college before the end of the world. In his heart, love was love, so passionate that he could give everything to Shen Qing, including his life. But what was marriage, family, and responsibility? Song Kaiji hadn't touched the root of these things.

Zhang Sujuan, on the other hand, sees these issues differently from men: "You can't be too complacent. People give you things because they like you, but you have to be sensible. Look at your dad. I used to keep his salary, but I want to give all the money to your uncle. Do you think your dad will be anxious?"

Li Aiguo was very proud of handing over his salary, which he used to show that he was a good husband. Hearing Zhang Sujuan say this, he couldn't help but laugh: "I gave it to you because I know you are not that kind of person. We are all family members. I can't argue with you if you occasionally lend your brother some money. I know you know your limits and you can't spend all our family assets."

It's not like he hasn't heard of those who love to support their brothers, who would lend money to their own brothers. In other words, if Zhang Sujuan was that kind of person, he wouldn't have liked her from the beginning. He didn't marry Zhang Sujuan because she was sensible and didn't support her brother, but he liked Zhang Sujuan more because she was sensible.

Zhang Sujuan said: "We have been married for so many years, how can it be the same? Besides, this is the way it is!"

Song Kaiji was thoughtful about his parents' conversation. His mother's words made him realize that even when a couple is getting along, they cannot rely solely on love, but also need to have a proper sense of propriety. Zhang Sujuan did not continue to talk about this topic. She hesitated for a moment and said, "I'll keep the things for you. Do you have space? What space?"

Song Kaiji came back to his senses: "It's the space power. I only had the second-level power before, and it was only after Shen Qing gave me a lot of crystal cores to support me that I was able to upgrade to the third level. My previous teleportation was also a move of the space power."

Hearing that it was a supernatural power, Zhang Sujuan didn't know whether she was disappointed or what she felt. She glanced around and saw Qu Weiwei and others grilling food in the front of the car. They were the only ones near the back seat, and no one else came to disturb them. Zhang Sujuan changed her position and used her body to block the sight of others. She pinched the jade pendant on her chest and exerted force secretly. She didn't know how to do it. After about half a minute, the bun in her hand suddenly disappeared.

Song Kaiji and Li Aiguo: "!!!"