The food was delicious, and the four adults and two children enjoyed themselves immensely. After finishing, they all collapsed on the sofa, rubbing their stomachs.
"Oh my, it's been so long since I've eaten this deliciously. I don't know why, even though it's the same potatoes, cabbage, and vermicelli, yours tastes better than mine. Is it because you added meat? But even with meat in mine, it doesn't smell this good!" Wen Mengguan exclaimed.
Shen Yanming smiled but didn't say anything. The vegetables were all grown in the space, and although they chose the smallest and most inconspicuous ones, their quality was clearly superior to those grown outside.
Jiang Shulian praised the watermelon a few times, then rubbed his stomach, staring intently at the watermelon on the ground. He couldn't take his eyes off it, though he was already full and couldn't eat any more.
The couple didn't miss his subtle glance and said with a smile, "Wait a minute, let's digest a bit and then we'll cut open a watermelon. Eating watermelon in the dead of winter is just so refreshing!"
Yeah, it's refreshingly cold.
To Jiang Shulian's surprise, her eyes sparkled as she nodded, "Okay, okay!"
Wen Chao gave him a disgusted look, pursed his lips, but didn't say anything.
After sitting for an hour, feeling their stomachs had shrunk considerably, Shen Yanming finally cut the watermelon in half and gave each person a piece.
Jiang Shulian happily accepted it, then frowned and asked, "Why does it feel a little cold?"
Without thinking twice, he took a bite, his brows furrowing instantly and his features contorting.
"Oh my god, it's so cold! My teeth almost fell out!" Jiang Shulian said, swallowing a watermelon and sticking out her tongue.
Shen Yanming suppressed a laugh: "Don't you think about how cold it is outside and how cold it is inside? It was transported all the way from the capital, so it's probably colder than if it had been refrigerated."
Jiang Shulian wore a wry smile, looking at the watermelon in his hand, caught in a dilemma—he couldn't eat it, but he couldn't throw it away either. What a hassle!
"If you really can't eat, don't force yourself. Just put it by the fire and grill it. We'll finish it in a bit."
After Shen Yanming finished speaking, Jiang Shulian visibly breathed a sigh of relief. But when Wen Chaohui glared at him, he didn't dare to do it again.
He ate the watermelon bite by bite with a bitter taste, always holding it in his mouth until it was warm before swallowing.
Wen Chaohui also ate very slowly. Although the watermelon was very cold, it tasted good, so the trip was worthwhile.
"I bet those fruits are frozen solid now. You should eat them quickly before they spoil."
"Okay, I understand."
The group stayed until 10 p.m. before parting ways. The couple gave Wen Chaohui and Jiang Shulian each a portion of fruit, which was almost half of the total amount.
The two were extremely satisfied. After thanking him, they left with their baskets on their backs.
Shen Yanming put the rest into his spatial storage, while Bi Qiaoan went to clean up the dishes for tonight. Since there were no outsiders, they could use hot water. She took it out of her storage space, washed the dishes and chopsticks, and then poured some hot water for washing up.
An'an and Nuannuan were already sleepy, but with guests around, they were reluctant to go to sleep. Now that the guests have left, the two little ones' eyelids are drooping, and they softly call out "Mama" before falling asleep.
Bi Qiaoan wiped their hands and faces before carrying them to bed.
An'an and Nuannuan have grown up and can sleep alone now. The two children are in the guest room next door. After putting them down, Bi Qiaoan covered them with a chair before leaving.
Shen Yanming had also tidied himself up. The two of them took off their down jackets, sweaters, thermal underwear, and so on, and shivered as soon as they got into bed. Bi Qiaoan tossed out two hot water bottles, and they finally felt a little warmer.
Shen Yanming chuckled and teased her, "Do you know any other way to warm up your body quickly besides entering a spatial dimension?"
Bi Qiaoan glanced at him but didn't say anything.
Shen Yanming was not discouraged. He pulled Bi Qiaoan into his arms and said, "Don't be silent. The night is long. Shouldn't we do something?"
Bi Qiaoan: "......" God, can't I just do something and get some sleep?
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The news of Li Sikai's space upgrade spread like wildfire. Those who had heard the rumors before were relieved.
"So, the reason they were unconscious was because the space was upgraded. This mode is quite unique."
"Thank goodness Captain Li is alright, otherwise our Qinghua Kingdom's hope would be gone."
"Yes, you're right."
After the live broadcasts resumed, such discussions filled the various bases. While the survivors gossiped, they also contributed a wave of faith points to the space-age ability users.
Li Sikai lived in pain every day, but thanks to the nourishment of the energy rain, his body didn't suffer any major problems.
Although I still can't walk, stand, or sit for long periods, it's much better than before. At least when I go out, I look no different from a normal person.
Thinking of the energy rainwater and century-old ginseng he brought back from Mirage, a smile unconsciously crept onto his lips.
He had sealed the items away in a corner of his spatial dimension, where no one but himself could touch them. However, to avoid any accidents, he left some outside, which were kept by Chief Alliance Officer Li.
Li Sikai often wondered if he would have perished in the earthquake had he not met Shen Yanming.
It's possible he might not, but getting out of trouble won't be that easy. Ultimately, it's because others helped him several times.
It was fate that brought them together. Since that's the case, he'll do everything in his power to help the Shen family should they encounter any trouble in the future.
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Time flies, and April is here in the blink of an eye. There are no birdsong and lush grass, no willows swaying by the riverbank, no children leaving school, and no east wind.
Everything was still in winter, with no sign of spring. Everyone wondered if it was just not the right time yet. Everyone held their breath and waited and waited until May.
But the weather in May is still cold, just above freezing, so you still have to wear a cotton-padded coat.
Finally, we don't have to endure temperatures of minus thirty or forty degrees Celsius anymore, and everyone feels much more comfortable.
The unusually high temperatures are a headache. It's already this late and spring still hasn't arrived; will the crops even grow?
By the end of May, the temperature had risen to ten degrees Celsius. Spring had finally arrived.
The grass on the mountain is starting to turn green, and the wheat seedlings planted in winter are also beginning to sprout. After a spring rain, although the air is still chilly, some wild vegetables and mushrooms have begun to appear on the ground.
Shen Yanming and Bi Qiaoan took their two children on a spring outing. The two little ones were overjoyed, but the couple seemed preoccupied.
Is this the beginning of spring disappearing after summer?
They were mentally prepared for climate change, but the reality is far more serious than they imagined.
"Dad, guess what I found?" An'an's voice broke Shen Yanming's thoughts.
He followed and surprisingly found a patch of bamboo shoots. Looking around and seeing no one, he took out a small hoe and started digging.
An'an cheered them on from the sidelines. The two dug up more than a dozen stones before clapping their hands and returning to their original spot.
Bi Qiaoan and Nuannuan had already laid out their picnic blanket, but the ground was cold and uncomfortable to sit on. So the mother and daughter laid out a moisture-proof mat and used cushions as seat cushions, showing they really knew how to enjoy themselves.
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