As the afterglow of the setting sun spread across the earth and the fiery red glow filled the entire sky, the dense forest was quiet except for the chirping of insects. A huge tree, like a ninja sitting cross-legged in the grass, with its dark green leaves shimmering with golden light, seemed to sense something and suddenly raised its massive canopy to greet the beautiful sunset, stretching its branches and leaves as far as possible!

Several large, thick leaves completely concealed the sleeping woman. As the woman's furrowed brows gradually relaxed, Youming felt his heart, which had been hanging in suspense, slowly settle down!

His owner was almost woken up by a glimpse out of the corner of his eye!

This is the longest his owner has spent with him in a single day, and he wants it to last even longer.

When Leng Fengmei woke up, the sky was already dark. Looking at the cradle that Youming had woven for her, she couldn't help but laugh. "Youming, you're treating me like a baby!"

"Master will always be the treasure in Youming's heart!" Youming's voice sounded as if it were coming from inside a jar, rough and broad, without a trace of ambiguity.

The woman couldn't help but chuckle, "Alright, Master will bring you more essence next time!" Leng Fengmei didn't think much of it, assuming that Youming was craving energy water.

"Master, Youming is suddenly feeling unwell!" Seeing her master about to leave again, Youming suddenly remembered her master's words - tell her if you feel unwell.

"What's wrong?" The woman's voice was a little nervous; she had been worried about the side effects of the carrion worms.

"I can't explain it either..." Youming shook the leaves in frustration, causing several of the already few leaves to fall off!

"Don't move! Youming, I've always been curious about what kind of tree you are. Why are there so few leaves, and why are they so thick?" The woman frowned and gently picked up the fallen leaf.

"I don't know either. I've been in this forest ever since I became conscious!" Youming seemed to be lost in some kind of memory.

"Don't worry, Youming, I'll take these leaves back and have them study them to see what's wrong with you!" She was still a little worried. Thinking of the experts at home, there seemed to be a plant and animal expert. It seemed that she would have to rely on Professor Jia.

Youming watched his master's departing figure and let out a long sigh!

When Leng Fengmei returned, the base was quiet; she knew everyone was asleep!

Looking at the slightly ajar window, I realized I had forgotten to close it when I left!

With his backpack fully loaded, he slowly climbed inside.

Before she could even catch her breath, two men pushed the door open and entered. "Ayi, why aren't you asleep yet?"

Looking at their gloomy faces, I felt inexplicably guilty!

But upon closer reflection, I realized I hadn't done anything wrong, so what was there to be ashamed of?

"Amei, shouldn't you give us an explanation?" Jia Renyi's face was as black as ink.

"Explain what? Didn't I already tell you!" Leng Fengmei was annoyed that she was being questioned as soon as she returned.

Seeing the woman's self-righteous attitude, Zhou Zhan felt a surge of anger for no reason. "Ayi, you go out first. I have something to say to her."

Leng Fengmei suddenly had a bad feeling. "Wait, I have something for him!" she said, walking over. "Here are some leaves of the Netherworld. Can you check on him and see what's wrong? He said he's not feeling well!" she said, winking at Jia Renyi.

Upon hearing this, the two men's breathing became heavy; they realized they were less important to her than a tree!

Jia Renyi reached out and grabbed his backpack before turning to leave. Leng Fengmei was about to chase after him when Zhou Zhan grabbed her arm.

Seeing the man's face full of anger, with veins bulging from his suppressed rage, she asked, "Zhan, why are you angry?" She truly couldn't think of anything that could make him so angry.

Looking at the woman's blank and innocent eyes, Zhou Zhan suddenly felt a sense of powerlessness. "Amei, tell me, what am I to you?" he said, his eyes reddening slightly.

Leng Fengmei was stunned, unable to utter a word for a long time. She and Zhou Zhan were like childhood sweethearts, and the most ambiguous thing they had ever done was kiss, the kind of kiss where he would nibble on her.

"Ah Zhan, we're family!" she said, reaching out to take the man's broad hand. "If you want to know about Luo Hongxing, I can explain it to you!"

"Did you ever love me?" Zhou Zhan asked the woman, enunciating each word clearly.

Seeing the man before her like a beast about to explode, Leng Fengmei's survival instinct kicked in, and she cried out, "I love you!"

Seeing the woman's flustered expression, Zhou Zhan knew she was just trying to fool him. He was so angry that his voice trembled slightly. "Amei, do you think I'm stupid?!" he said, slowly approaching the woman.

"I...I didn't think that way!" Leng Fengmei's voice trembled with nervousness.

As Zhou Zhan watched the woman slowly retreat and avoid him, his heart suddenly ached so much that he couldn't breathe. What was she afraid of? Was she afraid of him?

"Amei, I need your love too!" He said, then pressed the woman against the window, his fingers gently touching her cheek, tracing her features as if he were touching a piece of porcelain he loved!

"Can't you give me a hobby?" The voice was so gentle it was like plucking a feather from the heart.

Leng Fengmei felt a tremor in her heart. Looking at the man's burning gaze at her, she didn't dare to look him in the eye!

A sense of guilt kept spreading in her heart; she couldn't possibly do two things at once.

"Zhan, please give me some time, okay? It would be irresponsible of me to say I love you now, but I do like you, really!!!" This time, she looked at the man in front of her earnestly...

This man, a head taller than her, had eyes like stars yet brimming with affection, brows like swords yet furrowed for her, and red lips pressed tightly beneath his high, straight nose. His wheat-colored skin shone brightly in the pale moonlight…

Zhou Zhan knew the woman wasn't lying, but the truth still made his heart ache. Looking at the woman's luscious lips, his voice became hoarse, "Then slowly fall in love with me!" As he spoke, he leaned down and took the long-awaited nectar into his mouth!

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