Qin Ye reached out and gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes.

"Silly girl,"

His voice was somewhat hoarse, yet it carried an unprecedented tenderness and firmness.

"How could I find you scary? I just feel...heartache for you."

He paused, then continued:

"No wonder...no wonder you know so much, your medical skills are so good, and your fighting skills are so amazing, so that's how it is..."

Su Tang leaned against his warm embrace, listening to his strong heartbeat, and all her unease and anxiety vanished in that moment.

He had no doubts, no fears, only heartache and understanding.

At this moment, Qin Ye also opened his heart to Su Tang.

A wistful look of reminiscence flashed in his eyes:

“I grew up in a military compound. My parents were both very busy with work and were away from home most of the time. Although my grandparents loved me very much, I actually longed for a home that truly belonged to me, a warm home. Later, I joined the army and carried out many dangerous missions, and experienced several life-or-death situations. There were many times when I thought I wouldn't come back…”

He didn't go into detail about his near-death experiences, but Su Tang could sense the weight of his past from his calm tone.

“So, Tangtang,” Qin Ye lowered his head and looked deeply into her eyes, “we are actually very similar. We have both experienced things that are hard for ordinary people to imagine, and we both yearn for stability and warmth. The fact that you can tell me such a big secret shows that you trust me. I, Qin Ye, am so fortunate.”

Su Tang listened quietly. It was the first time she realized that this seemingly cold and hard man also had such a soft side and a longing to be understood.

Their souls were closer than ever before at this moment.

All barriers and doubts vanished in this candid outpouring.

They are not just husband and wife, but also comrades-in-arms who would risk their lives for each other, and confidants who can understand each other.

Qin Ye gently cupped Su Tang's face and tenderly wiped away the tear stains on her cheeks with his thumb.

His gaze was so deep it seemed he wanted to etch her into the very depths of his soul.

"Su Tang," he swore solemnly, word by word, "no matter who you are, where you come from, or what your past is like, you are the wife I, Qin Ye, have chosen. I will protect your secret with my life. In this life, let me protect you, okay?"

Su Tang looked at him with teary eyes, seeing the determination and deep affection in his eyes.

She knew that this man was speaking from the heart, and that this was the end of her two lifetimes of wandering.

Unable to control her emotions any longer, she suddenly stood on tiptoe and kissed Qin Ye's lips.

This kiss was no longer the tentative and shy one of before.

It was filled with the relief of surviving a disaster.

It was filled with complete trust, and even more so with an intense, unyielding love.

Qin Ye was taken aback at first, then took the initiative and used all his strength to deepen the kiss.

Outside the snow cave lies a vast expanse of ice.

Inside the snow cave, it was as hot as spring.

After a long while, Su Tang nestled in Qin Ye's arms, her emotions completely calmed down.

“I have another secret,” she gasped, speaking softly, “which is… the reason I can produce things out of thin air.”

Seeing Qin Ye's curious gaze, Su Tang smiled slightly, took his hand, and brought the antique ring he wore on his middle finger to his eyes.

"That's it."

"A ring?" Qin Ye asked, puzzled.

"It's called a nano ring, and it contains a separate world. I brought it from the 22nd century."

The nano ring is bound to its owner; even if it falls into someone else's hands, the space cannot be opened.

The owner of the space can invite others to enter their space by granting permission.

Su Tang felt that Qin Ye would have a hard time imagining things just by talking, so she simply said:

"Close your eyes, don't resist, I'll take you inside to have a look."

"Go in?" Qin Ye was even more confused. How could a person go inside the ring?

But he obediently closed his eyes.

The next second, a strange pulling sensation came, as if my soul had been pulled out of my body.

Qin Ye subconsciously tensed his muscles, but then he heard Su Tang's gentle voice: "Don't be afraid, relax."