The war finally ended, and Jiang Wan was finally able to return to her comfortable and spacious little house. Being squeezed into an off-road vehicle again would have made her bones feel stiff.
Fortunately, only a few rooms on the side of their dormitory were damaged by the bomb, and Jiang Wan and his group's room was not affected.
So she quickly cleaned the room, which was full of dust that had fallen due to the vibration. Then she made the bed very comfortable, cooked a big lunch, and let the two little ones eat and go to sleep.
Jiang Xiaoshu had severely overused her purification abilities over the past three days. Although she had been replenishing her energy with crystals, she couldn't keep up with her small size. Before she could finish her meal, she fell asleep on the table.
Jiang Wan sighed, gave him a quick wash, and tucked him into the warm bed.
Jiang Xiaoxin obediently slept with her brother.
Huang Ying had just finished tidying up the room when she came over and exclaimed in surprise, "You're really fast!"
Then look at the table full of delicious lunch: chicken, fish, meat, and most importantly, fresh fruits and vegetables!
Is she seeing things? This basin of clean, fresh, and juicy fruit looks amazing.
Jiang Wan was coming out of the inner room when she saw her and said, "Where's Wu Xuan? Call him over so we can eat together."
She made too much; she couldn't possibly eat it all by herself.
Besides, I had already set aside a little of each dish for them, intending to send it to the neighbor next door later. Now that she's here, it's perfect; food tastes better when eaten together.
After Huang Ying finished expressing her surprise, she didn't make a fuss and quietly went to call Wu Xuan over. The two of them ate their fill at her place.
After the meal, Wu Xuan offered to help clean up and wash the dishes.
On the other side, Cheng Zhen and Lian Chuan were talking on a vacant hillside, with Yu Fen and his trusted men on guard around them.
This was the second time Lian Chuan had proposed cooperation: "Lord Bi has already contacted and communicated with Lord Zhang of Zhusha City. We just need to send a team to pick up the goods in person."
Cheng Zhen raised an eyebrow, fidgeting with his fingers without saying a word.
Everyone knows that Xiangcheng and Zhushacheng are rivals, and City Lord Bi and Zhang Hao have a personal grudge. How can these two make peace?
"This is an opportunity, and I hope our cooperation can continue."
Cheng Zhen gave a half-smile: "How can I trust you?"
Lian Chuan lowered his voice and said seriously, "My family owns a cinnabar mine in Cinnabar City. It was abandoned because the cinnabar quality was poor, but I know that there is more Ω underneath. It is a private mine, and no one else knows about it except me."
“The mine isn’t big, but it’s more than enough to build a few more forest farms like this. All you need to do is send my sister to Cinnabar City.”
Cheng Zhen raised an eyebrow and smiled: "Aren't you leaving?"
Lian Chuan looked at him seriously: "Of course I'm leaving."
But he traded a mine for Lian Jiaojiao's safety; he could think of other ways to save himself.
Cheng Zhen remained silent for a long time, and it must be said that he was very tempted.
Old Chen was happy to see Xiangcheng divided up and governed, but the resulting pressure on people's livelihoods also fell on his shoulders.
There's also the Second Battalion of the Outer City. They are allies who fought side by side, and we can't abandon them after they've served their purpose. Therefore, it's imperative to expand or rebuild the forest farm. That Ω is of paramount importance and must be acquired as soon as possible!
Cheng Zhen couldn't help but glance at him a few more times: "You're the secretary-general, why are you leaving?"
Lian Chuan slightly curled the corners of his mouth, a hint of disdain flashing across his refined face: "I think Captain Cheng should know the answer to this question very well."
The city of Xiangcheng is internally incompetent.
Lian Chuan's decision to flee indicates that if he stays here any longer, his life is in grave danger.
This was their business, and Cheng Zhen had no intention of prying into it, but he was very curious as to why the once upright and honest Lord Bi had suddenly become so muddle-headed.
"Take the person away first, and we'll discuss it further here."
Upon hearing Cheng Zhen's words, Lian Chuan knew that he had agreed to the cooperation. He breathed a sigh of relief and then said helplessly, "I can't take her with me. She'll stay here. If you find her troublesome, you can lock her up, as long as you ensure her safety."
Has the inner city become that dangerous?
Cheng Zhen was very surprised, and then without hesitation, he ordered Lian Jiaojiao to be thrown into prison, only instructing that she be given food and water and that she be kept alive.
Xiangcheng was divided into two parts. The area north of the Fifth Ring Road, extending all the way to the outside of the city, was under the jurisdiction of the outer city military area.
For some reason, as soon as the news of the split city spread, almost half of the people began to flock to the north. The comfortable inner city center that they had longed for was now empty and sparsely populated.
Old Chen decided to expand the city's protective shield, which required more crystal energy to support it.
Pingjiang suggested: "Mobilize the local people to mine crystals."
Old Chen adopted the suggestion to leave a portion of the city guards and the Second Battalion to form an alliance for security, while the rest, led by Song Hui, would continue to go out of the city to collect supplies.
Although winter has been here for a long time, thanks to the lack of oxygen in the wild, none of the crops have spoiled except for being frozen into ice blocks. This is because both growth and fermentation require oxygen to occur!
Jiang Xiaoshu slept for two days straight because her superpowers were overused.
Cheng Zhen came to check on him several times, then took out two high-quality crystals from his pocket and said, "He still needs crystal energy to replenish himself. Give these to him when he wakes up."
Jiang Wan remained noncommittal, letting him place the crystal on the bedside table without refusing. This was his own child; if he, as the father, didn't care, who would?
However, she didn't stay idle. She let Xiao Shu fall asleep on her own, and then took Jiang Xiaoxin outside to dig for crystals.
Huang Ying and Wu Xuan had nothing else to do, so they went out to help dig for crystals. However, because of her special identity, she disguised herself slightly before going out, so people who weren't particularly familiar with her wouldn't recognize her.
Jiang Xiaoxin knew she was digging for crystals for her brother, so she was extra serious and focused. She was also lucky and often managed to dig up large and high-quality crystals.
Jiang Wan was also digging for crystals. This land had been ravaged by war, and there were really no plants left, only scorched earth.
Suddenly she heard someone call her name: "Jiang Wan?"
Then someone squatted down next to her; it was Mi Mang.
Jiang Wan was quite surprised: "Long time no see."
She looked behind her and, not seeing Mi Jun, quickly asked, "How is your uncle now?"
Mi Mang shook her head: "He's still the same, he doesn't remember anything, but he's doing well now and still has the ability to take care of himself."
As she spoke, she pointed towards a bus in the distance: "He's digging for crystals there."
Jiang Wan looked over; the other side was quite a distance away. She guessed that Mi Mang had something to ask her.
Sure enough, a moment later, Mi Mang leaned closer and asked, "Have you been back to Yincheng Yazu recently?"
Jiang Wan shook her head: "What's wrong? Is someone eyeing my house?"
"No, that's not it. Your house is already registered and the security system is activated, so no one can get in. But recently, a few unfamiliar people have been appearing and loitering around your door. They're probably looking for you."
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