☆、 Extra: Linze Chapter (BE)

Two years later, the world has returned to its pre-apocalyptic prosperity. The hustle and bustle of the city has begun again, the streets are crowded with people, and the neon lights are flashing.

In this land of rebirth, Shen Xuanmo has achieved great success in business through his own efforts. He thought to himself that this should be enough to support his beloved.

He stood on the top floor, overlooking the bustling city, and remembered Qingqing's depressed look because of Nanlin. He froze where he was, feeling heartbroken.

"Mo Mo, you're finally back." Qing Qing looked very happy. She ran over happily and hung on the man's body.

"What good thing happened? Why are you so happy?" Shen Xuanmo was stunned. He was dazed for a moment, and then his eyes were unconsciously attracted to the pendant on his body.

"My brother is abroad, he's fine! And he'll be back soon!" Qingqing was extremely excited, he really wanted his brother to come back right now!

Qingqing's words made Shen Xuanmo's heart surge. He was pleased with Qingqing's joy, but frowned at Nanlin's return. He knew that although Nanlin had no news, she would be fine. Would she come back to steal his treasure this time?

Shen Xuanmo gently stroked Qingqing's hair and said softly, "That's great, Qingqing, you can finally rest assured." Forget it, baby's happiness is the most important thing, we'll talk about what my brother-in-law has to do when the time comes.

Qingqing got off Shen Xuanmo's body, her eyes gleaming with anticipation: "Momo, when brother comes back, can we go pick him up together? I want to give him a surprise."

"Okay, I'll listen to you, baby." Shen Xuanmo agreed with Qingqing's ideas as always. As long as Qingqing didn't leave him, he would unconditionally support him in whatever he wanted to do.

But unfortunately they didn't pick up the person because Nan Lin came back early.

"Brother?" Qingqing's voice trembled. He rubbed his eyes and called out in a low voice in disbelief, fearing that he had recognized the wrong person.

Qingqing stood there, tears welling up in her eyes, her vision so blurred that she could hardly see Nanlin's face.

His fingers tightly grasped the corner of his clothes, and his fingertips turned slightly white due to the force. His throat seemed to be blocked by something, and he wanted to say something, but no sound came out.

"Qingqing, long time no see." Nan Lin turned around and looked at Qingqing with tears in her eyes and said, "What's wrong? Don't you recognize your brother?" Nan Lin's voice was soft with a hint of teasing.

Nan Lin smiled and opened his arms to signal him to come over, "Come here, brother, give me a hug."

A surprised smile instantly appeared on Qingqing's face, and she almost jumped up and threw herself into Nanlin's arms.

Tears welled up in her eyes, but she smiled so brightly that it seemed as if the whole world was brightened.

"Brother, you're really back!" Qingqing's voice was choked with sobs. She hugged Nanlin tightly, as if she was afraid that this was a dream and he would disappear if she let go.

Nan Lin patted Qingqing's back gently, his eyes full of affection and tenderness: "Silly, I'm back and I won't leave again."

Qingqing heard the sound of people moving things next door early in the morning. She couldn't help but want to go and take a look out of curiosity. Unexpectedly, she found that it was her own brother who was moving things.

Tears soaked Qingqing's shirt, and a muffled voice came: "Brother...you are finally back...I missed you so much..."

Nan Lin's heart suddenly softened. She wrapped her arms around Qingqing tightly and patted his back gently, as if she was comforting a frightened child.

His chin rested on Qingqing's head, his voice gentle but firm: "I'm sorry to have kept you waiting for so long. Brother is back and will never leave again."

When he came out to look for Qingqing, he happened to see this scene. His eyes were complicated and his fingers were slightly curled up. He couldn't help but feel a little sad in his heart.

Shen Xuanmo looked normal. He glanced at Nan Lin calmly and said calmly, "Welcome back, brother-in-law."

Shen Xuanmo had originally prepared himself for a quarrel with Nan Lin, but Nan Lin unexpectedly changed his usual behavior and nodded without arguing with him.

"Well, thank you for taking care of Qingqing." Handing Qingqing to Shen Xuanmo was probably the best choice he had made. He had to admit that Qingqing was well protected by him. Her little face became rounder and looked even more adorable.

"It seems that a lot of things have happened to you during this period of time." Shen Xuanmo's voice was teasing, and his eyes fell on Nan Lin's face, which was obviously a little sad.

"Not leaving?"

Nan Lin smiled slightly, with a hint of determination in his eyes: "I'm not leaving." There was relief in his tone.

Shen Xuanmo heard this, a trace of regret flashed in his eyes, why didn't he leave? He didn't want to hear Qingqing talking about brother in his ear every day...

"That's great, it would be great if Brother Qiu Ze was here too!" Qingqing didn't think too much, she just hoped that the people she liked would be by his side.

Shen Xuanmo and Nan Lin tacitly kept silent, and the air suddenly became quiet. Qingqing tilted her head in confusion, then lowered her head in sadness and self-blame.

"I'm sorry, brother."

Nan Lin patted Qingqing's shoulder gently and said softly: "It's not Qingqing's fault. Everyone has their own choices and lives."

Nan Lin's mind flashed with that brightly smiling face, and her thoughts went back to the last time she saw Qiu Ze.

Qiu Ze lived well abroad and had a new life. He also protected Qiu Yu as he wished. All in all, it seemed that everything was just as planned, but it also seemed that something was missing.

The two of them were not able to put everything aside and be together, but they both went abroad, planted flowers, and raised pets...

The last promise was about to be fulfilled. Although Nan Lin was alone, in order to protect Qingqing, he still became the neighbor of Shen Xuanmo and Qingqing as he had thought before the end of the world.

Although their respective choices led them to different directions, they both tacitly fulfilled the promises they had inadvertently made at the end of the world, as if they were reconciling with themselves in this way.

It is undeniable that the love in their hearts is real and they once had it, which became their common comfort. Although they did not grow old together, they have no regrets.

Nan Lin looked out the window, her thoughts drifting away. They all felt guilty, but they also learned to accept the cruelty and imperfections of reality, and the consequences of their own choices.

Life is like this. One choice is a fork in the road. Once you take it, there is no turning back. Everyone should be responsible for their own choices.

Regardless of whether it is what you want or not, you should insist on walking on the path you have firmly chosen, and Nan Lin and the others are doing the same...

"Are you really not leaving?" Sitting at the round table, Shen Xuanmo felt extremely sad as he watched Qingqing busy picking up food for Nanlin.

"Well, I'm not leaving." Nan Lin nodded, still not looking mature and steady, which made Shen Xuanmo look a little childish.