Hiss, hiss.

A colorful snake slithered out of the grass, its red tongue flicking out.

"Aaaaaah, there's a snake! I'm so scared!"

Xu Manzhi took the opportunity to put her arm around Yan Lin's waist.

The man's strong, muscular body felt amazing to the touch, and the scent of him in my arms made me dizzy.

She took a deep breath.

That's absolutely amazing.

Whoosh.

Yan Lin was completely engrossed in deep-frying.

He was red from head to toe, even his fingers were numb, and he almost couldn't hold the wooden stick.

Clap clap clap.

After a long while, he gripped the wooden stick tightly, forced himself to remain calm, and launched a swift attack, striking the snake directly at its vital spot.

"Okay, it's alright now."

Yan Lin comforted the girl.

"Are you sure? Poisonous snakes can kill people..." the girl said weakly, pressing her body tightly against him, her soft and fragrant body irresistible.

He nearly fainted.

Forcibly pulling him back from his horse-riding thoughts, Yan Lin said in a deep voice, "There are poisonous snakes in this area, but I'm sure I killed them, so it's safe now."

"Oh, that's good."

The girl slowly released her arms.

He felt a void in his back. Turning around, he saw the girl shining brightly, praising him, "Thank you, Yan Lin. It's so good to have you protecting me..."

Yan Lin's gaze was deep, and the corners of his lips involuntarily curled up.

His palms were covered in sweat.

An indescribable sense of wonder exploded in his heart, leaving him dizzy and disoriented. He pressed down hard on the brim of his hat, his face flushed and his neck thick, and said, "It's alright, it's my duty."

That's what they said.

But somehow, he particularly enjoyed this full and powerful protective instinct; it was indescribable.

It is the duty of soldiers to protect the people.

But when he is a man protecting a woman, it is a different and special experience altogether.

Yan Lin took her for a walk around the town.

Along the way, he also encountered several military wives who were accompanying officers of the Haicheng Military Region. Upon seeing the two of them, they gave each other a meaningful smile.

He decided to take her home first to avoid any negative impact.

Xu Manzhi waved her hand.

"No need, you go back to your office first. I can go back by myself. My bicycle is parked in a shed outside the military area. It would be inconvenient for you to take me," she said "thoughtfully."

Yan Lin was about to offer to take her home by bike when Zou Xiaozhou arrived, saying that the political commissar had an urgent matter. After saying goodbye to Xu Manzhi, he hurriedly returned home.

Once the two had walked away, Xu Manzhi became excited.

Her blood was boiling, and a smile was about to burst from her face.

That's a poisonous snake.

*smack*

Her mouth was watering.

This thing is definitely a rare find in the apocalypse.

Survivors often fought each other over this.

Now she can enjoy a whole forest all to herself.

Ha ha ha ha.

Once she's conquered this land, she'll fry, roast, and grill one of each kind. Any leftovers will be dried into snake jerky, which she'll then chew and gnaw on...

Splash, splash.

Saliva was everywhere.

Xu Manzhi flashed and quickly darted into the bushes, shouting frantically in her heart: Snake, snake, wait for me to catch you, don't run too fast!