Jian Ning didn't need her to do any work.

I sat on the sofa in the living room and played a jigsaw puzzle game with Tian Tian.

"Sister Ning, when do you think my uncle will be coming? I miss him a little." Jian Ning was in high spirits when Tian Tian suddenly asked.

"It should be soon. The people over there should have almost all been evacuated by now."

I turned around and asked Company Commander Huang if there was any news from over there. Jian Ning was also a little worried; no matter how cold the weather was, the sea wouldn't freeze.

The monsters in the sea must have become even more powerful after this period of development.

I wonder if Xiao Lingfeng is fighting them.

Although killing one reduces the number of monsters, their populations multiply rapidly, and he certainly can't sustain it all on his own. Even humans eventually reach their limits.

"Thank you, sister." With her question answered, Sweetie quickly turned her attention to the jigsaw puzzle.

Cao Xue and Jian Anping returned for lunch together. Cao Xue also brought some newly cultivated fruit, a grape-like fruit that tasted very sweet.

"Aunt Li, Uncle Li, Aunt Wang, I'm moving out this afternoon. My dormitory at work is all ready."

"I'll come back to see you when I have time." Cao Xue said this as they were almost finished eating.

"Xiaoxue, you were living quite well, why did you suddenly move out? It's not like there's no room in the house."

Aunt Li had gotten used to Cao Xue living here; the girl was hardworking, had a good temper, and was very observant. Hearing that she was moving out suddenly made her a little reluctant to leave.

"The company has provided dormitories and a canteen. It's so cold outside, and living in the dormitory is convenient because it's close by and I don't have to commute back and forth every day." This was the only explanation Cao Xue could come up with.

“That’s true. Our villa area is a bit far from your workplace. How about this, you move out first and come back when it’s cooler in the summer. Anyway, there’s enough space.”

Aunt Li understood that Cao Xue would have to move out sooner or later, so she still had to say polite words.

"Okay, Aunt Li, we'll see how it goes. I've finished eating, I'll go pack my things first."

Cao Xue put down her chopsticks and strode back to her bedroom, afraid that if she stayed any longer, she would burst into tears.

She'd been living here for a while, and her belongings had increased considerably. A while back, when the weather wasn't so cold, she'd gone to the county several times with Jian Anping and Uncle Li.

I brought back quite a few warm clothes and shoes.

There were also some canned fish and pork that could be stored for a long time. I also brought back several suitcases; after packing, I had three of the largest 26-inch suitcases. They were packed full.

"I'll take you there in a bit. You can't carry all this stuff by yourself."

Jian Ning came in from outside and helped Cao Xue tie up the bedding on the kang with rope and put it directly on top of the suitcase.

"Thank you." Cao Xue choked up, unsure of what else to say.

Although we all live in the same base, if she moves out this time, the only chance we'll have to see each other in the future will probably be when she comes to learn kung fu on weekends. It's inevitable that I feel a little sad for a while.

Now that she's all alone, it's here that she's felt the long-lost warmth of family. And now that she's leaving, she's truly reluctant to go.

“Go live away for a while, and if you don’t like it, move back. I’ll keep this bedroom for you. Don’t worry about it too much!” Jian Ning understood her feelings.

In her previous world, it wasn't common for entire families to cultivate in the same sect, especially during the Qi Refining stage. Many disciples ate and lived together, so she was used to it.

Unlike modern people who feel uncomfortable having an outsider in their home.

Jian Ning didn't have such thoughts. Besides, she planned to take Cao Xue as a nominal apprentice, which would make her one of her own, and there would be no problem with her living in this villa.

"Okay, let's go." Cao Xue took one last look at the room she was staying in. Pulling two suitcases that were almost as tall as her, she strode out.

"Let me carry it for you. Your sister-in-law packed some food for you to take with you."

Jian Anping also came out of the house, carrying a rather large cloth bag. It was probably filled with a lot of food.

He walked over and took a suitcase from Cao Xue, placing the bag on top of it.

"Thank you, Brother Jian. I'll see your wife when I get back this weekend."

"Okay, let's go. Xiao Ning, hurry up and put on your coat, it's so cold outside, you'll get cold if you go out like this."

Seeing that Jian Ning was only wearing a short, thin down jacket, Jian Anping quickly gave her a word of advice.

Although he knew Jian Ning's body should be immune to heat and cold now, she still couldn't dress too outrageously. If people saw them like this, they might think they didn't have enough winter coats.

"knew,"

Jian Ning actually quite liked Jian Anping's attentiveness towards her; she could feel how much he, as her older brother, cared for her. She really liked this kind of family affection.

The three of them pushed their suitcases along the wide asphalt road in the villa area.

The snow crunched underfoot. Because the area was so large and the snow kept falling, no one was shoveling it; everyone was busy with their own affairs.

"Now only one of these villas remains uninhabited."

I don't know who it was reserved for. Later, everyone who came moved into their own mud-brick houses. Although the place wasn't big, the mud bricks had good insulation, so the house didn't get cold even with a stove inside.

I know the house next door; seven families live in that villa. They all moved in unfinished; not everyone is like us, able to find their own furniture and decorate."

As they walked, Jian Anping told Jian Ning about the changes that had taken place at the base during this period.

"Given the current conditions, it's already quite good that they have a place to live. At least it can keep them from the wind and rain. The weather is pretty good today, no wind." Jian Ning looked up at the bright red sun in the sky.

Just walking around the base now, you can't tell it's a post-apocalyptic world at all. There's water, electricity, and food. The villa area is very quiet; the only sound on the entire street is the footsteps of the three of them.

"I don't know what's wrong with the weather these days. A year should have four distinct seasons."

Now it's really bad, there are only two seasons, summer and winter. Summers are so hot, and winters are so cold. Xiao Ning, when will this ever end?

Although Jian Anping knew Jian Ning wouldn't know the answer either, she couldn't help but ask. Neither of these seasons is pleasant. She really wanted to go back to the old days.