The two took a taxi to the night market and clung to each other like Siamese twins, taking turns eating, much to the envy of others.

“What will you do if I’m gone? I’m afraid other girls will bully you. You’ll definitely feel uncomfortable with Tong Ying and the others. You’ll still have to stick with Han Yan.”

"Don't talk nonsense. It's not a terminal illness. As long as you don't use black holes, it won't prevent you from living to a hundred years old."

"You have to plan for both possibilities in everything you do; nothing can go perfectly."

"Yes, definitely."

"I won't argue with you, but it's a deal: after I'm gone, you can't just give away my things. Even if you date another girlfriend, you still have to offer me incense during holidays."

"I won't have any other girlfriends, only you."

"I don't believe it."

"You're still so young, you have a long life ahead of you. If you meet someone you like and who is suitable for you, you can't miss the chance. Life is only a few decades long, and it's lucky to meet someone like that. Some people never meet someone they like in their entire lives."

Yan Shi kept muttering to herself, and Zhuang Zhao, though disagreeing, didn't argue with her. He would occasionally chime in with a few words, and soon after they left, she fell asleep on his back.

She's probably feeling uneasy, even if she doesn't say it's a big deal, she's definitely concerned.

"Nothing will happen, nothing will happen to us." Zhuang Zhao lowered his head and kissed the back of her hand, then strode back.

Yan Shi went back to sleep, but Zhuang Zhao waited for Quan Hou to return and went straight to the point: "I want to become stronger."

"You have foresight. I have three options here. Would you like to choose one or try them one by one?"

"I'd like to eat a crystal core first."

“That works too, we happen to be lacking data in this area.” Quan Hou pulled out a handful of crystal cores from his pocket.

“I brought my own, I’ll eat this.” Zhuang Zhao held a date-shaped crystal core in his palm.

"Looks like you were prepared. You eat first, I'll keep watch for you. If you get hurt, I'll take responsibility for collecting your body."