Just like elsewhere, there were long queues at the entrance to the city.

Shen Nanxing ignored it and drove his car directly to the front of the line.

"An'an, wait for me in the car."

After he finished speaking, he got out of the car, walked up to the armed soldiers, and said something in a low voice.

The soldier was taken aback at first, then turned and ran towards the back of the checkpoint.

A short while later, a tall, serious-looking man nearing fifty walked over, led by a soldier.

When he saw Shen Nanxing, he rubbed his eyes in disbelief, then grinned and laughed heartily.

Yun Jinfeng strode up to Shen Nanxing and patted him on the shoulder. "Good lad, you're finally back!"

"Uncle Yun, what are you doing here?"

Shen Nanxing looked at Yun Jinfeng in front of him with some surprise.

Yun Jinfeng laughed heartily and explained to Shen Nanxing, "The capital city is now being guarded by your six families and the higher-ups in rotation, with other families providing personnel to assist."

Today, it's the turn of the Jiufang family and the Yun family to guard the entrance. The Jiufang family will guard the morning and evening, while the Yun family will guard the afternoon for a while.

"So that's how it is."

A knowing look flashed in Shen Nanxing's eyes. He didn't ask any more questions, turned around and walked to the passenger side, his voice unconsciously gentle, "Uncle Yun, I want to introduce you to two people."

"Xiao Zhanzhan, get off the bus!"

Before Shen Nan could reach her, Jiang Nian'an turned around, called out to Xiao Longzhan, opened the door, and got out of the car.

Shen Nanxing bent down and picked up Xiaolongzhan, then put his other arm around Jiang Nian'an and led them to Yun Jinfeng.

"Uncle Yun, this is An'an, my girlfriend."

The little guy in my arms is Xiao Longzhan, An'an's younger brother, my brother-in-law.

After introducing the two to Yun Jinfeng, Shen Nanxing then introduced Yun Jinfeng to Jiang Nian'an and the other person.

"An'an, Xiao Zhanzhan, this is Uncle Yun, Yun Hua and Yun Fan's third uncle."

"Hello, Uncle Yun!"

Jiang Nian'an and Xiao Longzhan shouted at Yun Jinfeng at the same time.

"Okay, okay!"

Excitement flashed in Yun Jinfeng's eyes, and she quickly responded.

"Those two lads, Yunhua and Yunfan, came back and immediately told us that Nanxing has a girlfriend, saying she's their little sister, the best girl in the world..."

Seeing him today, it's clear he's a good kid; he and Nanxing are a match made in heaven!

He kept rambling on while frantically rummaging through the pockets on his body.

In the end, all they managed to pull out were two pieces of black sesame pastry.

Ah, this...

Yun Jinfeng looked at the black sesame pastry, which was no bigger than his fingertip, and a suspicious red flush immediately rose on his sun-darkened face.

He awkwardly held the black sesame pastry, somewhat at a loss for what to do. "I had prepared a gift for you, but I was in such a hurry that I forgot to bring it. I'll bring it tonight..."

At this point, Yun Jinfeng felt something was amiss; the words sounded like a lie.

He scratched the back of his head with his large hand and said with an honest expression, "Why don't you come with me to the Yun family's place right now..."

"Thank you, Uncle Yun!"

Jiang Nian'an sincerely thanked Yun Jinfeng, "We appreciate your kindness, but the gift is—".

"That won't do!"

Before Jiang Nian'an could finish speaking, Yun Jinfeng waved his hand, his face resolute, "What is due must be given!"

"Don't worry, Uncle Yun, you'll definitely have to give this gift! It'll be substantial. However, it's not too late to give it when we visit the Yun family tomorrow."

Shen Nanxing and Yun Jinfeng had always had a good relationship, so he didn't beat around the bush when he spoke, "We've been traveling all the way, and now we just want to lie in bed and get a good night's sleep!"

"Oh right, I didn't think that through. You guys should go back and rest. We can talk about it tomorrow!"

Upon hearing this, Yun Jinfeng quickly signaled the people behind him to clear a path for Shen Nanxing and the others.

She didn't forget to stuff the two black sesame pastries in her hand into Xiao Longzhan's hand.

This little guy has a chubby face and looks adorable.

If his son, Ayi, hadn't had that accident, perhaps his child would be this age by now...

A hint of sadness flashed in Yun Jinfeng's eyes, but it quickly disappeared as he smiled and saw the three of them into the car.

"Thank you, Uncle Yun!"

Little Longzhan was leaning against the window, having already torn off a piece of black sesame pastry and put it in his mouth. He waved his little hand and said, "It's delicious, I like it very much."

Yun Jinfeng leaned down to Xiaolongzhan and patted his little head with a loving expression. "I'm glad you like it. Come to the Yun family early tomorrow. Uncle Yun has even more delicious things for you!"

"Okay, I'll get up early tomorrow and urge my sister and brother-in-law to take me to the Yun family to find Uncle Yun as soon as possible."

Little Longzhan's eyes crinkled into crescents as he said in a childish voice, "I'll bring Uncle Yun some delicious food too!"

"Okay, okay!"

Yun Jinfeng smiled, his face crinkling with wrinkles. He gently pinched Xiao Longzhan's cheek, then straightened up and said to Shen Nanxing, "Let's go!"

Shen Nanxing nodded and drove into Beijing.

Yun Jinfeng kept watching them until they were no longer visible, then sadly withdrew her gaze.

"Why should they be allowed to enter without queuing or handing over supplies?!"

At this point, some survivors who had been queuing under the scorching sun for several hours began to complain.

"Because they are members of the Shen family, and because the Shen family guards the northwest of Beijing day and night, risking their lives to withstand wave after wave of attacks from mutated creatures, so that the survivors who enter Beijing can live safely!!"

Yun Jinfeng suddenly raised her eyes and glared at the survivor who had spoken.

The survivor was startled by his glare and quickly lowered his head, not daring to say anything more.

Although he had not yet entered Beijing, he had heard from survivors who came out of Beijing to search for supplies that the reason why Beijing was as safe as an iron barrel was because of the protection of the base and the six families in Beijing.

In particular, the Shen family, the leader of the six families, has been guarding the northwest entrance where a large number of mutated creatures have gathered, forcing those mutated creatures to linger outside the capital city from beginning to end.

So, they do indeed have the right to enter Beijing without having to queue.

Seeing that no one was speaking, Yun Jinfeng turned around and called over a soldier.

"Go to the Yun family and tell Yun Hua and the others about your return from the south."

"yes!"

The soldier immediately responded, went to the roadside, got a car, and headed towards the Yun family's house.

Yun Jinfeng then strode away and returned to the temporary rest shed set up behind the checkpoint.