"Happy New Year."

He Xiaobei spoke first because she had just heard Qi Yang's instructions to his men. Although she didn't plan to live here anymore, she was still grateful for his kindness.

"Happy New Year."

After Qi Yang finished speaking, he saw that He Xiaobei still had no intention of letting her in, and he felt a little disappointed. Just as he was about to hand her the things in his hand and leave, he saw the girl directly stretched out her white and tender little hand towards him, looking up at him with her big blue watery eyes:

"Give me the red envelope."

Qi Yang laughed out loud instantly:

"Hahahaha, money is useless now, but I brought you some delicious food. Can it be used as a red envelope?"

Of course He Xiaobei agreed. He reached out to take the bag that Qi Yang handed over and pulled him into the house.

Qi Yang was still surprised when he walked into the house. Whether it was the fireworks in the living room, the Spring Festival couplets pasted on the door, or the food on the dining table in the warm bedroom, this girl really lived a comfortable life.

When Lightning saw a stranger coming, he didn't get angry. Anyone who was invited in by his owner must not be an enemy. He just continued to squat on the baby chair prepared for him by He Xiaobei and wait for dinner.

Qi Yang is fresh:

"Your rabbits and cats are quite smart."

He Xiaobei also introduced his friends with a hint of boasting:

"It's called Lightning, and it's my partner."

When she knew that the person coming was Qi Yang, she did not come back to put all the things into the space. She couldn't hide them all, and there was no need to do that. The other person came with good intentions, and she couldn't hide everything.

He Xiaobei stood in front of the table and began to open the "New Year's money" Qi Yang gave her. Qi Yang took off his coat at the same time. Both of them moved very naturally, and it didn't look like they were meeting for the third time. However, no one of them intended to break this warm scene.

When He Xiaobei opened the box, she was surprised to find that there was food inside, a plate of dumplings, a plate of braised beef and a large bowl of stewed chicken. Although she really looked down on these things now, they were still very precious things in the apocalypse.

Qi Yang looked at her and explained:

"I was worried that you couldn't cook, so I simply brought these over, but it seems I was worrying too much."

He Xiaobei didn't complain. He took out all the dishes, then went to the side bedroom and secretly took out a pot, intending to heat up all the dishes he brought and serve them on the table together.

After taking out the pot, she looked at her clothes again, and suddenly came up with an idea. She took out a men's Tang suit and cloak from the space.

Hahaha, it’s New Year’s Day, it’s not too much to satisfy her little bad taste.

Thinking of this, she gritted her teeth and took out another jade crown from the space. This was a top-quality Hetian jade crown. If it were someone else, she would really be reluctant to give it away.

Holding these things, she went back to the bedroom with a smile, and put the clothes on the bed.

"This is my return gift. Try it on and see if it fits you."

Qi Yang looked at the clothes with an incredible expression, but then he looked at He Xiaobei's mouth corners that he couldn't suppress at all, and finally compromised.

He Xiaobei turned her back to Qi Yang, staring at the pot in front of her and thinking. She had just changed her clothes after cooking. If she heated up the food in the bedroom now, wouldn't both of them be covered in the smell of food? She couldn't accept this, so she silently put the pot aside.

After hearing the slight and subtle sound coming from behind her suddenly disappear, she couldn't help but turn her head curiously, and her eyes happened to fall on Qi Yang who had already changed his clothes.

I saw his handsome face with a faint smile, and... he was really good-looking.

Her eyes lingered on him for a moment, then she gently extended her hand, pointing to the exquisite jade crown on the bed, and emphasized to him again in a firm and solemn tone:

"This is for you too. It's very expensive."

Qi Yang looked embarrassed:

“I really don’t know how to do this.”

He Xiaobei picked up the jade crown and walked up to Qi Yang with confidence:

"Sit down and I'll do it for you."

After a moment, she looked at her masterpiece with great satisfaction. Qi Yang's face, long hair, clothes and hairstyle all met her aesthetic standards, and she was a little greedy.

She was indulgent in her desires, just like her life was wanton. When he thought of her, he would kiss her directly, and in his heart he would make excuses to himself, "He came to me himself."

He Xiaobei's sudden action almost made Qi Yang, a veteran in the love field, lose his composure.

He didn't think that after living for thirty years, he could still be dominated by a girl who was less than twenty years old. She kissed him back in just a moment.

The two kissed each other passionately, as if time had stopped and there were only the two of them left in the world.

Their lips were pressed tightly together, passionately and affectionately, as if they never wanted to separate.

Just then, a slight cooing sound suddenly sounded, breaking this wonderful moment.

It turned out that He Xiaobei's stomach was protesting. She smiled awkwardly and gently pushed the other person away.

Their eyes met, and a blush appeared on their faces. Although a little embarrassed, this little episode did not affect the sweet atmosphere between them.

He Xiaobei touched his belly and said with a smile:

"It seems my stomach is as honest as I am."

The meal went on very harmoniously, Qi Yang even became a little bored. After the meal, the two of them did not move, but just sat at the table and listened to the festive programs and chatted.

"I've heard that this summer will be extremely hot, and there might even be heavy fog soon. Don't you plan on living at the base?"

"Yes, I plan to go to the base after the New Year. After all, it's not safe outside."

After hearing her plan, Qi Yang started telling her what he knew:

"There are many bases in S City now. I don't recommend you go to the small private bases. There are two large bases, one is the Baishan private base, and the other is the official base of S City."

Seeing that she was listening attentively, Qi Yang didn't want to keep her in suspense. He just continued to objectively tell her his views on the two bases:

"Both bases have their own advantages. Private residents can generally obtain a resident permit immediately upon arrival, while official bases require twenty kilograms of food in exchange for entry, with no restrictions on the type of food. Therefore, a large number of people choose private bases. However, those at the bottom of the social ladder who enter private bases are typically forced to live in dormitories, earning barely enough contribution points to survive each day, with no hope of advancement. Of course, you won't be one of those people. I'm simply trying to convey the chaotic nature of private bases, yet many wealthy individuals still choose them because of the freedom they offer. When the law can no longer constrain the masses, power completely shifts to the upper echelons, as you should understand. The lower echelons of official bases aren't much better off than those in private bases, but security is very high. With troops stationed there, they're subject to the same laws as now. And from a long-term perspective, official bases offer better prospects. Many truly upper-class individuals actually have status in both bases. If you have extra supplies and a way to safely travel between them, you might give it a try."