“I understand,” Xu Nian nodded.

She didn't go out to flirt or attract unwanted attention.

She went out to see if she could meet that person, and to gain a clearer understanding of the world.

Although she has the original owner's memories, those memories were inherited from inside the egg, so there is still a gap between her and the real world.

Only by witnessing and understanding things firsthand can one truly integrate into this world.

Seeing that Xu Nian readily agreed, and since he had nothing else to do today, Ying Fan changed his clothes and took Xu Nian out.

He changed into a white casual outfit to match Xu Nian's white bubble skirt, making the two look like a perfect match.

At first glance, anyone would know they are a married couple, not a pursuer and pursued relationship.

Xu Nian is full of curiosity about the world, and as soon as she goes out, she looks around like a curious child.

Yingfan stayed by her side, explaining the purpose of whatever she saw to her.

This is a somewhat sci-fi world, with various screens floating in mid-air, displaying news about which schools have produced new talents.

Who fought whom and who won?

Someone awakened the woman inside the egg.

Who successfully stole someone else's girlfriend and married that woman.

"The list of most beautiful women has been updated, with Hu Nannan from the Fox Clan taking first place."

This woman was awakened yesterday by Zhou Li, the second-ranked S-level mental power user at the Star Luo Kingdom's Elite Academy. It is reported that Hu Nannan and Zhou Li became husband and wife yesterday!

As soon as the news came out, Xu Nian heard many men around her complaining. Some complained about Zhou Li's good luck, while others were jealous and cursed Zhou Li.

Zhou Li, the good brother who was with Ying Fan yesterday?

She had previously overheard him whispering to Yingfan that he wanted to share his wife with him.

Later, when he found out that his wife was a fox spirit and was beautiful and charming, he immediately changed his mind on the spot.

Xu Nian glanced at the floating screen for a moment, while looking at Ying Fan with a strange expression.

The meaning behind that look was so obvious; Ying Fan wasn't blind, how could he not understand?

"Niannian, don't overthink it. You're the only one in my heart. Zhou Li was just talking nonsense yesterday, don't take it to heart." Ying Fan was genuinely afraid that Xu Nian would misunderstand. She already didn't have much affection for him, and with this misunderstanding, her path to winning him back would be even more difficult.

"Yingfan, if I remember correctly, there are instruments in this world that can detect a woman's reproductive ability, right?" Xu Nian's voice was a little ethereal, which made Yingfan feel uneasy.

What was she trying to do by suddenly bringing up this device?

Ying Fan soon found out the answer. He heard her say to him in a clear voice, "If the test shows that I am not capable of reproduction, you will have the opportunity to choose again."

According to the marriage law of Xingluo Kingdom, if a woman awakened from an egg is unable to reproduce, the person who awakened her has one more chance to choose again.

Ying Fan shook his head repeatedly as he listened. How could he convince her that he loved her and that his feelings for her were definitely not just about procreation?

They hadn't spent enough time together, so even if he expressed his feelings in the most romantic way, she wouldn't believe him.

But if we do nothing and let her continue to misunderstand, we'll only be asking for trouble.

The woman before me was proud, and also lonely.

The partner she wants is not the kind that everyone understands; she wants a soulmate.

Yingfan didn't know if he could meet the standard. All he could do was try his best to get closer to her world and let her see his existence.

In a flash, Yingfan thought of many things. "Niannian, I don't want to choose again, I only want you."

"If I don't have children, I don't have children. Children are important to other people, but not to me."

"Niannian, you may not believe it, but in my heart you are the most important person."

Ying Fan's sincere eyes startled Xu Nian. Could he be an exception in this world?

In a world that values ​​procreation, are there really people who are willing to live their whole lives without children?

Just as Xu Nian was deep in thought, an untimely voice rang out. The voice was full of arrogant mockery, as if he couldn't stand to see Ying Fan doing well and had come specifically to make a fool of him.

"Ying Fan, what a coincidence to run into you here. I heard you went to the breeding center yesterday to try to awaken the female inside the egg. Your good brother Zhou Li even awakened a monogamous fox clan. I wonder what kind of race this one you awakened?" The person said, turning his gaze to Xu Nian, first being amazed by her beautiful appearance.

Seeing that her arms were covered by puff sleeves and he couldn't see any racial markings, he could only regretfully turn his gaze away.

"Ye Linghai, didn't your family teach you not to look at things you shouldn't look at, and not to ask questions you shouldn't ask?" Ying Fan stood in front of Xu Nian, his face cold and his eyes filled with a fierce aura.

He hated others spying on his thoughts, and he hated even more Ye Linghai's opportunistic gaze.

His Niannian is a living, breathing person, not just a reproductive organ in other people's eyes.

"Tch! Who cares to look? Who cares to ask? Can't you see I'm mocking you?" Although Ye Linghai was amazed by Xu Nian's beauty and jealous of Ying Fan's good fortune, he couldn't let his tough talk get the better of him.

"That would be for the best." Ying Fan smiled coldly, his blunt words surprising Ye Linghai.

No, he was mocking and ridiculing him, yet he seemed quite happy to be mocked and ridiculed.

With his eyes slightly narrowed, Ye Linghai's gaze swept back and forth between Ying Fan and the woman behind him, and he quickly understood the problem.

Ying Fan didn't mind what he said about him; what he minded was that it implicated the beautiful women behind him.

Ye Linghai curled his lip. It's terrifying that even the most outstanding person will lose their pride once they get involved with women.

Ying Fan is nothing special; it seems he doesn't need to consider him an opponent.

Ye Linghai was slightly disappointed, but he didn't mince words. "Ying Fan, other people's women can provide all sorts of assistance to their partners, but the one next to you is good for nothing except for her beauty. Is that all your taste is?"

"..." Xu Nian felt really aggrieved by the direct and insinuating remarks. Should she thank him for praising her looks, or should she scold him for underestimating her abilities?

Besides, she and Ying Fan are not currently in a relationship, so why would she help a familiar stranger?

“You don’t need to worry about that. I’ve heard that you failed to awaken women and will have to steal other men’s wives from now on. Congratulations!” Ying Fan said with a forced smile.

It's just a war of words; anyone can mock someone!

Ye Linghai's face darkened completely. His fists clenched so tightly they cracked. Staring at Ying Fan's smug expression, he challenged him, "Ying Fan, I challenge you to a duel. The loser must apologize to the winner and shout three times in front of all the teachers and students: 'So-and-so, I was wrong.'"

"No problem." Ying Fan smiled dismissively, not taking Ye Linghai's challenge seriously at all.

What gives a perennial third-place finisher the confidence to believe he can win?