Tian He's house is very close; it's just a short drive away.

Zheng Lanxiang didn't want to go up. It was fine for the child to go up and visit friends, but if she went up, people would have to entertain her, which would be troublesome.

They offered to stay and help look after the children.

Jiang Shu got out of the car, bought some things at the convenience store downstairs, and then delivered them to her door.

The doorbell rang twice, and Tian He's mother opened the door. She was quite surprised to see it was her.

“You’re looking for Hehe? You didn’t come when she got married. She got married a few months ago. Her husband’s family lives in Building 23, Room 1209, Shui’an Yuyuan, Chunxi Avenue. She’s not working now, so she should be at home.”

Jiang Shu opened her eyes slightly, unsure how to tell her elders about her situation.

After a long internal struggle, he finally said, "Then I'll go see her. It's been a long time since I last visited. I've brought you rice and rapeseed oil."

She put her things down, turned around, and walked out of the fire escape. Tianhe's mother couldn't catch up with her even if she wanted to.

Currently, food is scarce. Rice and oil are both necessities and rare commodities, and families can only eat as much as they want on special occasions.

Seeing the 50-pound bag of rice and the 10-pound bag of oil, Tian He's father said in silence, "We misunderstood before. Maybe they were just really busy."

Tianhe's mother nodded, "I hope so, that Hehe will be happy today."

As Jiang Shu led the way downstairs, she wondered if she had taken too big a step, leaving her friends far behind.

The only sound in the hallway was her rhythmic footsteps. She walked down seven floors in one breath before reaching her floor and pressing the elevator button outside the fire door.

Feeling compensating, she bought twice as many gifts on the way back as before.

The mother yawned a few times in the car. Jiang Shuyi turned the car around at the traffic light and said, "Let me take you home first. I'll take the child to Tian He's house to talk."

Zheng Lanxiang needs to sleep for half an hour every day; otherwise, she will doze off even while sitting.

Having witnessed her mother's rage, Jiang Shuyin took her child to Tian He's house. This time, it was her mother-in-law who opened the door.

"Hello." Jiang Shuyin put her things down at her feet and asked, "Is Tian He home?"

When Tian He was called out, she was four months pregnant. The moment she saw Jiang Shuyin, she hid behind her.

Why are you here?

Before Jiang Shuyin could respond, she cried again: "Do you still remember that I'm your best friend? I went to your house three times, and you weren't home all three times. I didn't have any money on me, so I ran five kilometers to get there. I thought you were deliberately avoiding me."

Jiang Shuyin felt a pang of sadness as she watched her cry. Her emotions came slowly but subsided quickly. "I brought you some things. I didn't know you were pregnant. I'll bring baby supplies next time."

Tian He burst into laughter through his tears: "Do you even know what to buy? You might as well transfer the money to me. Hurry up and come in, what are you standing there for?"

Jiang Shuyin carried the things inside, revealing three children behind her. Tian He covered his mouth in surprise: "Don't tell me these are your children? Triplets?"

Her in-laws were also looking this way.

Having three children at once would be much easier.

But considering their current circumstances, they simply can't afford to raise three children.

Jiang Shuyin explained, "It's related to my constitution; they're my biological children."

Tian He glanced at the things she had bought and put the rice and oil in the living room.

She took the wrapped gift back to her room and said, "Come to my room to play. I don't go out during the day anymore because my belly is positioned quite low, and it's easy for me to get lost if I go out for a stroll. If you don't come today, I'll be in a real slump, with nothing to watch or read."

After closing the door, the dolls in Tian He's room attracted Hei Mei and Shui Ning. The little girl cast an inquiring look at them, which made Tian He very happy: "Play if you want, and take them if you like. I caught them all and brought them here as part of your dowry."

Seeing that ICE didn't like the dolls, Tian He took out her husband's figurines and game console: "Play with them as you like. If you break them, Auntie won't bother you. But if it's your child's fault, your mother will pay."

ICE's brow twitched, and she carefully held the toy and sat down next to her older and younger sisters.

Give the two adults a chance to speak.

Jiang Shuyin sat down and watched as she busied herself, arranging the children and then taking care of her.

"Homemade latte, it's super easy. If you're interested, I can teach you how another day."

In front of her was a bucket of plain water.

Jiang Shuyi took a sip; it even had ice in it. It tasted just like the coffee that costs tens of dollars outside. "I've learned how to make the milk tea you taught me. I succeeded on my first try."

Tian He clapped his hands: "You're amazing! I burned the pot the first time I tried."

Taking advantage of a moment while looking down to drink her coffee, Jiang Shu thought for a while.

She hadn't seen her best friend for months. Before, they would always hug and hold hands, but now she was clearly too calm.

Raising her head, Jiang Shuyin's gaze fell on her stomach: "Do I know your boyfriend?"

Tian He smiled sweetly: "You don't know us? We met in the search team. There were mutated animals in Anshi before, and I was almost infected. Cao Jing saved me."

Jiang Shuyin took another sip: "So he's still working for the search team in An City?"

Tian He nodded: "Yes, he used to practice martial arts, so the work in the search team is quite suitable for him. The base salary is four thousand, and it can reach five figures in a month when the performance is good."

I chatted with Tian He for an entire afternoon until her husband came home, and the two greeted each other politely.

Cao Jing's work would leave him with an unpleasant odor, which Tian He couldn't stand, so the first thing he did when he got home was to take a shower.

Jiang Shuzhi stood up to say goodbye: "I have to go home. You're not feeling well right now, but I'll come visit you sometime."

Tian He stood at the door, eagerly seeing her off, waving her little hand repeatedly: "You must remember to come, I'm so bored at home."

Jiang Shu smiled at her.

After entering the elevator, the smile gradually faded.

Friendships need maintenance; they require the exchange of feelings. Tian He is now married with children, and his focus will shift to his family.

She also had to run around, not only to get mission points, but also to improve her overall strength.

Jiang Shuyin is unsure how long this friendship can last.

After the apocalypse, everyone she encountered approached her with ulterior motives, which made it impossible for others to gain her genuine affection.

Children can sense changes in adults' emotions. When Jiang Shuyin was troubled, her three children provided her with a quiet environment and silently kept her company.

When I returned to the residential area, I found Jiang Jianli drinking tea at the security booth.

Upon seeing her, he quickly came out, smiling and waving goodbye to the security guard: "My daughter is here. We'll talk about it next time. If you want any dishes, come to the farm and find me. We're all family here."

Jiang Shuyin parked the car, and Jiang Jianli strolled over.

"Xiao Yin, it's been so long since my daughter and I went upstairs together like this."

His tone was filled with emotion.

Jiang Shuyin's eyes flickered slightly, but she didn't reply.