Chapter 135 Anyway, I've decided on you for the rest of my life.

That morning.

Ning Jinli led a tall, black horse to the factory's small warehouse.

Xiao Qidi rode this horse to the suburbs to rescue her from being kidnapped.

Later, seeing that the horse had a strong connection with Xiao Qidi, she bought it from its original owner.

At the time, because she couldn't teleport large living creatures, she kept the horse in the factory until the space-time channel was upgraded to allow teleportation, and then sent it to Xiao Qidi.

Having experienced yesterday's events, she can now not only move through time-space channels and open new time-space gates, but also bring several living people with her through them. So sending a horse over is no problem at all.

Ning Jinli used her mind to explore the space-time passage and, after confirming that the other side was the Immortal Temple in Linxian City, she led her horse into the fluorescent vortex.

As expected, the horse made it across without incident.

Then she found Xiao Qidi and handed him the reins.

The large black horse bounced around several times on the spot, then lowered its head and kept rubbing against Xiao Qidi's chest.

It was clear that it was exceptionally happy.

Xiao Qidi was overjoyed. He mounted his horse and reached out his hand to Ning Jinli, "Come on, I'll take you for a ride."

"Okay!"

Ning Jinli was also pulled onto the horse by him and sat in front of him.

"Giddy up!" Xiao Qidi flicked the reins, and the black steed galloped forward.

Half an hour later, the horse stopped on a high hillside.

From here, you can overlook most of Linxian City.

The sky was a clear blue, with occasional clouds drifting by. A gentle breeze rustled through the lush greenery and crops, creating a pleasing scene.

Xiao Qidi opened his long arms to the wind and took a deep breath of the air, which was filled with the fragrance of plants. "In just a few months, this place has been completely transformed. I never dreamed that one day this barren and arid place could be so vibrant and the people here could live a good life with plenty of food and clothing."

Ning Jinli gazed into the distance, a great sense of satisfaction rising in her heart.

She still remembers what the scene was like when she first arrived.

The earth was cracked, and yellow sand filled the sky. There was not a trace of greenery or vitality. The people were emaciated, with no water to drink and nothing to eat, struggling on the edge of death.

“It will get even better,” Ning Jinli’s big eyes sparkled. “I believe that by then, not only in Linxian City, but in all places, people will be able to live a good life.”

"Jinli, thank you," Xiao Qidi said softly.

Ning Jinli smiled and said, "Why are you being so polite with me? Besides, you played a big role. If you hadn't rushed over to help the people here without hesitation, this place would have been ravaged by bandits and enemy troops long ago."

Xiao Qidi grasped her hand, gazing towards the northwest, his expression becoming somewhat solemn.

"I've received a lot of intelligence about the Yu Kingdom. In order to wage war against the Great Xuan, the Yu Kingdom's king is conscripting soldiers from his people at all costs..."

"It's almost harvest time now, and the eastern part of Yu Kingdom is facing drought and is also very likely to be hit by a locust plague."

"Under these circumstances, those people..."

At this point, Xiao Qidi's expression became even more complicated. He paused, then asked seriously, "Jinli, tell me, did I do something wrong?"

Ning Jinli asked in surprise, "What did you do wrong?"

Xiao Qidi lowered his eyes and said softly, "If I hadn't killed the Crown Prince and the envoy of Yu Kingdom, thus angering the King of Yu Kingdom, he wouldn't have wasted so much money and resources on the people. In the end, it was the common people who suffered."

“So you need to take over Yu Kingdom as soon as possible,” Ning Jinli said. “You don’t need to blame yourself. Just treat the people well. With the equipment and supplies I provide, you can not only minimize the casualties of the Yu Kingdom people who are forced to go to the battlefield, but also help them. Maybe you won their hearts without even having to fight.”

Xiao Qidi nodded. "This is what I'm thinking. Of the 100,000 Great Xuan Army here, only a small portion will be selected and trained as elite combat troops. The majority of the rest will be used to transport supplies. Wherever we go, we will use supplies to persuade people to surrender. I hope the people and soldiers of Yu Kingdom can feel my sincerity."

“Absolutely!” Ning Jinli said with a beaming smile. “Which person in the world doesn’t want to live a life free from hunger? If you can provide them with a stable life with food, clothing, and a place to live, so they don’t have to worry about not having a tomorrow, they will certainly understand your sincerity.”

“Jinli…” Xiao Qidi felt a surge of warmth in his heart and opened his arms to embrace Ning Jinli. “They are right. You are indeed a deity, a true deity who can save the world and bring blessings to all. Thank God for bringing you into my world and into my side.”

"Oh...you're so cheesy." Ning Jinli teased, but her face was full of happiness as she hugged Xiao Qidi tightly.

After embracing for a moment, Ning Jinli recounted what had happened to her at the Kutcherberg nuclear power plant ruins the day before.

She also told Xiao Qidi that she was taking her parents back today.

After listening, Xiao Qidi suddenly fell silent.

Ning Jinli blinked her big eyes, staring at his face, and asked, "What's wrong? Are you unhappy?"

Xiao Qidi said softly, "Uncle and Aunt have been away from their hometown for more than ten years. They can finally go back and reunite as a family in your original world. This is a good thing, and of course I am happy. But... now that you've all gone back there, will you never come back again?"

Ning Jinli laughed and said, "So you were worried that after I go back with my parents and the whole family reunites, I'll leave you behind? You're afraid I won't want you anymore?"

"Cough..." Xiao Qidi's ears turned red. "I was afraid you would abandon the people here."

"Still being stubborn." Ning Jinli wrapped her arms around his neck and said with a smile, "Don't worry, I won't abandon the people here or my little brother who's afraid of being abandoned by me!"

Xiao Qidi wrapped his arms tightly around Ning Jinli's waist, lowered his head and said in a deep voice, "Even if you really want to abandon me one day, I will still come to you."

Ning Jinli smiled and said, "Oh dear, you're so clingy, you've got me all stuck with you."

Xiao Qidi moved even closer, "Anyway, I've decided on you for the rest of my life."

“Actually, I’m the same way.” Ning Jinli said, raising her chin and pressing her lips to Xiao Qidi’s.

After a passionate kiss, Ning Jinli blushed and released her mouth, panting as she said, "You can't kiss me anymore, you've hurt my lips."

"Then I'll be gentler." Xiao Qidi, still wanting more, leaned closer.

Ning Jinli cupped his face and gave him a quick kiss. "Okay, I have to go see my parents now, so I can't be all lovey-dovey with you anymore."

“Alright…” Xiao Qidi said, “I’ll take you there. They should be at the oil field right now. These days, Uncle and Aunt have really had a hard time, not only passing on their experience to the people but also overseeing all the construction work. You should take them back and give them a good rest for a while.”

"Okay, let's go!"

Ning Jinli quickly mounted her horse.

Xiao Qidi leaped onto the horse, spurred it on, and galloped away into the distance.

——

Around noon, Ning Shan and Ye Zhi Qiu, led by Ning Jin Li, emerged from the fluorescent vortex.

Upon seeing the familiar modern warehouse, the two stood frozen in place for a long while.

"This...this is really our factory?" Ning Shan asked incredulously.

Ye Zhi Qiu took a step forward, reaching out to touch the roller shutter door, then the wall as she walked, then the shelves in the small warehouse, even the light switches and sockets. "Husband, we...we're really back."

Ning Shan pinched his arm hard, his face contorted in pain. "Ouch, it really wasn't a dream."

"Wife..."

"husband!"

The couple, with tears in their eyes, embraced each other.

ten years.

They accidentally traveled to an ancient world in a parallel universe, where ten years have passed!

Now that I'm finally back in my own world, how can I not be excited?

"Are you two going to keep hugging here, or come with me to lunch?" Ning Jinli asked with a grin as she stood to the side.

The couple pulled her into their arms and kissed her hard on both cheeks.

"Let's go! Let's go eat!" Ning Shan waved his hand. "I've been craving the food from our world so much!"

Ning Jinli quickly said, "You can't just go like this. You two just came out of the oil field, you're all dirty. Wash up first. I've prepared clothes and shoes for you. Also, you're having dinner with Aunt Su later. Didn't you want to see her? Have you prepared your gifts?"

The couple were stunned. They hadn't expected to be back so suddenly, and they hadn't had time to prepare gifts.

Ning Jinli chuckled, "Just kidding. Let's meet first and talk about it. Remember, Aunt Su doesn't know about your time travel yet, and the time-space passage is currently a top national secret. Don't let it slip, or you'll cause trouble for Aunt Su."

The couple replied in unison, "Yes, yes, Miss Ning, we know what we're doing."

Afterwards, Ning Jinli took her parents to a hotel, where they washed up and changed clothes. She also made a reservation for lunch at a high-end restaurant and called Aunt Su to ask her driver to take her there.

When Su Qinglan heard that Ning Jinli's biological parents had returned, she was extremely excited and quickly began to tidy herself up, hoping to make a good first impression on Ning Jinli's parents.

Although she raised Ning Jinli for ten years, she never considered it a merit. Instead, she was afraid that her lack of manners as a woman from a poor background would offend people from wealthy families.

At the same time, I also felt a little worried and disappointed.

After all, Xiaoli's parents are back, so from now on... the family of three will be reunited, and I'll become an outsider...

Regardless, Su Qinglan was happy for Ning Jinli.

After putting on a nice outfit that Ning Jinli had bought for her but which she had been reluctant to wear, she went out and got into the car that the driver had prepared.

She was both happy and nervous, completely unaware that she had been being watched by a man in the distance the moment she stepped out of the villa.

As she got into the car, the man who had been watching her watched the car drive towards the exit of the villa area, then looked away and glanced at the large villa she had just come from, muttering sourly:

"Tsk... Just how rich is Ning Jinli now? She actually got my mom such a nice villa to live in. If I hadn't run into her by chance this time, I really wouldn't have believed it! Wow!"

"Su Qiang! What are you doing over there!" someone shouted from not far away. "A few rich young masters and bosses are almost here. If you hadn't behaved well last time, I wouldn't have brought you to their party! Don't waste time!"

"Okay! I'll be right there!" Su Qiang replied.

"Damn it..." Su Qiang looked back every few steps, cursing as he walked, "I thought I was lucky to have met some underworld bosses and could make a fortune, but it turns out Ning Jinli is so rich. I should have pestered my mother to the death."

As he said this, a sinister glint appeared in his eyes.

Because he remembered the night a few months ago when Su Qinglan was hospitalized, he went to the hospital room intending to extort some money from Ning Jinli.

Not only did they fail to extort any money, but they also failed to do so.

He was also severely beaten by the people Ning Jinli called.

Oh right, Ning Jinli even did it herself!

That beating left him with three broken ribs and it took him a long time to recover. But that wasn't all; because he was injured and couldn't work, his boss found an excuse to fire him!

The family lost its source of income, and his wife was threatening to divorce him.

Those days were arguably the darkest period of his life.

He drowned his sorrows in alcohol every day. Once, he got into a fight after drinking too much and almost got beaten up again. Fortunately, the other party turned out to be a friend he hadn't contacted for many years.

That friend was so poor he was urinating blood, and he helped him out for a few months. Now, that person has transformed himself, wearing designer clothes and a big gold chain.

He soon learned that his friend was hanging out with some gangsters. Although they often did things that skirted the edge of the law, their annual income was still around a million yuan even when it was low.

My friend also said that those bosses in the underworld all have powerful connections, so even if someone commits a crime, they can get backing.

So Su Qiang joined in, and with his desire for money, he recently gained the boss's favor and was on the verge of a meteoric rise.

Just a few days ago, he was still thinking about how to regain the face he lost a few months ago when he was beaten up outside the hospital.

Su Qiang didn't want to let either Ning Jinli or Wu Sanye, who had helped her back then, get away with it.

Now that he saw Ning Jinli providing Su Qinglan with such a nice villa, his resentment was fueled.

Lost in thought, Su Qiang walked to the vicinity of another large villa and waited at the entrance with several other people. Soon after, several luxury cars arrived one after another.

Su Qiang put on a fawning smile and bowed and scraped as he went to greet him.

The first person to get out of the car was a well-dressed young man in his early twenties. The other people who got out of the cars were also bosses, but they were all obviously very polite to him.

"Hello, Young Master Yang, welcome!" Su Qiang shouted.

"Fuck you!" the man he called Young Master Yang cursed with a sullen face, and suddenly kicked Su Qiang.

Su Qiang was dumbfounded. He hadn't done anything, so how had he offended someone?

The other bosses who came with Yang Shao didn't say anything, seemingly unwilling to run into trouble at this time.

Once the group entered the villa where the party was being held, Su Qiang's friend pulled him up from the ground and whispered, "Yesterday, Young Master Yang had his eye on an antique, but that Third Master Wu snatched it away. Young Master Yang is in a bad mood, so don't take it to heart."