Xu Fangzhi once again handed the ring in his palm to Ali, saying, "Help me put it on."

Ah Li reached out and took the ring from Xu Fangzhi's palm. She said, "Are you really willing?"

"Yes, I'm willing."

Ah Li held Xu Fangzhi's hand and slipped a small silver ring onto Xu Fangzhi's finger.

Xu Fangzhi slowly approached Ah Li and asked, "When did you two make this decision?"

"While you are injured and unconscious."

Ah Li stared at Xu Fangzhi's lips, wanting to kiss them.

Xu Fangzhi's throat bobbed; he longed to kiss her, to embrace her, and to make her his own.

The two slowly leaned closer and kissed cautiously. In the end, he held her tightly, eager to prove that this was not a dream.

When Hua Jingtian returned, both of them seemed normal.

Hua Jingtian examined it carefully, but he couldn't see anything unusual.

Ali looked at the large bag Hua Jingtian had brought back; it contained many things, including some fresh fruit.

It's really impressive to be able to get these things in the apocalypse.

Hua Jingtian noticed Ali's soft exclamation. He walked over to Ali and said, "The base has successfully cultivated it. Now there's plenty to eat, including fruit."

In other words, a new era is about to begin.

The past is being phased out. As time goes by, everything is changing, undergoing a complete transformation, and experiencing earth-shattering changes.

Food is of paramount importance. Improved crops have adapted to the current environment and soil, and have begun to take root, sprout, and bear fruit.