Xu Nian frankly expressed her desire to stay at the border base, which completely put Ying Fan's anxious heart at ease.
From an angle unseen by anyone, a mysterious smile curved his lips.
With the Fish-Bird King killed, the border base returned to its usual daily routine.
Kill fish and birds during the day, and eat them at the appointed time.
The fish and bird food processing plant is also in a busy state. Zhang Yi came to tell Xu Nian that fish and bird products are selling like hotcakes on Xingluo.com, and the food processing plant is now unable to meet the demand.
He discussed it with Wu Jian and they planned to expand the factory by several more times, and also recruit a group of people to work in the fish and bird food business at the border base.
The two elderly people also planned to open fish and bird food stores all over Xingluo Kingdom within a year.
Xu Nian had no objections; in fact, she was happy about it.
Outside the border walls teem with countless fish and birds, and the mental ability users inside the base hunt them with abandon, not knowing when they will be able to kill them all.
Moreover, fish and birds reproduce very quickly, so there is no need to worry about insufficient food supply.
Xu Nian and Ying Fan's lives returned to normal, and the two gradually followed each other closely.
After the battle with the Fish-Bird King, the mental ability users in the base began to look at Xu Nian in a different light.
The most obvious change was that they started calling her differently.
"Company Commander Xu." When the first person called Xu Nian that, she was still confused.
When Xu Nian learned that he had been appointed as the company commander of the city wall squad by Wu Jian for his meritorious service in killing the Fish Bird King, he felt relieved.
Later, when people called her, she would greet those she knew and nod and smile at those she didn't.
With his affability maxed out and his considerable abilities, including being a master at killing fish and birds on a daily basis, some people's opinions began to change.
Ying Fan was the first to notice this change. Looking at the people around him who were still oblivious, he gave a warning look to those with ulterior motives.
In order to prevent others from getting close to Xu Nian, Ying Fan became extremely clingy.
No matter who speaks to Xu Nian, if they exchange more than a few words, he will stare intently at them.
Those who couldn't withstand the mental pressure from that hostile look were the first to give in.
Of course, some people can withstand it, such as Xiao Ming, who can ignore Ying Fan's murderous gaze just to talk to Xu Nian a few more words.
After sending Xiao Ming away once again, Xu Nian turned around and met Ying Fan's resentful gaze. She chuckled and said, "If you're so bothered by me talking to other people, why don't you just stop me?"
“You have your own social circle. I’ve already kept you by my side, and I can’t let you lose the right to make friends,” Ying Fan said somberly.
Although some of these "friends" may have ulterior motives, most are still worth associating with.
He was happy that she was recognized by most people.
He could silence the gossip with his abilities, but he couldn't silence the restless hearts of the people who were talking about her.
The current situation is very good. Everyone has begun to respect her from the bottom of their hearts and no longer has prejudice against her because she is a woman who cannot have children.
"Niannian, do you like this world?" Yingfan's question was not sudden, but rather a question that had been lingering for a long time.
The reason she stayed inside the egg for so long without coming out, besides the fact that she had no companions, was probably because she didn't like this world!
"Yingfan, to be honest, I don't like this world."
"Women in this world may seem to have a high status, and a woman can have several husbands, but in the end, they are all reproductive tools of this era."
“They live in a world created for them by men. They are instilled with the idea of procreation from birth. They never have a true sense of self.”
"Of course, maybe my thinking is too narrow and I have a prejudice against this world, which is why I think all of this is wrong." Xu Nian smiled self-deprecatingly. Others may have prejudices against her, but she also has prejudices against others.
Each small world has its own rules for the continuation of life. When these rules become unsuitable for the continuation of life, new rules will naturally emerge.
All she can do is be herself and do what she wants to do.
After hearing Xu Nian's words, Ying Fan revealed an expression of "I knew it."
"Niannian, what is the world like in your heart?" Yingfan was very curious about what the best world in Xu Nian's heart should be like.
"The world in my heart?" Xu Nian was taken aback by Ying Fan's question, and her eyes met his.
Then Yingfan saw that there was only a blank space inside.
How could there be nothing at all?
Why is this happening?
Everyone has their own goals and pursuits, and even the worst person has accumulated negative emotions. So why is hers a blank slate?
Ying Fan's eyes trembled, and his emotions only calmed down when he saw his own reflection in those bright, watery eyes.
"Niannian, it's okay, you still have me." Ying Fan pulled Xu Nian into his arms with one hand and stroked her black hair with the other.
Her world included him, but his world only included her—it was both fortunate and unfortunate.
"Yingfan, you seem very sad. Why?" Xu Nian didn't understand why Yingfan exuded a sorrowful emotion just from a glance.
Also, why is he sad for her?
"It's okay, I'm fine."
"Niannian, can you tell me what kind of soulmate you want?" Yingfan gently stroked her back, his deep, pleasant voice carrying a hint of coaxing.
"Yingfan, you are you. Just be yourself. Liking someone is a long-term thing, not something you do because of a certain trait." Xu Nian smiled brightly, and as Yingfan stared at her blankly, she leaned close to his ear and whispered something.
Ying Fan's eyes lit up, while Xu Nian blushed and lowered her head.
"Niannian, could you repeat what you just said? I didn't hear you clearly." Ying Fan pressed his cheek against hers, trying to coax Xu Nian into repeating what she had just said.
"Didn't you hear me? Then just pretend I didn't say anything." Xu Nian rolled her eyes, determined not to fall for it.
Once is enough to say something that's hard to say; there's no way you'll hear it a second time.
Xu Nian's shy appearance made Ying Fan give up his teasing intentions. He was afraid of angering her and ruining the tenderness between the two of them.
The two embraced intimately, oblivious to everyone else, making the onlookers grit their teeth in disbelief.
"Sigh! I can't stand it. Seeing Commander Ying and Company Commander Xu showing affection every day makes me miss my wife too."
"You talk like you have a wife."
"I'm not the same person I was three years ago. Isn't it normal to have a wife?"
"When did you get married? How come I didn't know?"
Three years ago, you thought everyone was as clueless as you. When someone gave you a flirty look, you said their eyes were twitching.
"Damn it, you secretly got married behind my back. You've betrayed our friendship."
"Stop, stop! Don't talk nonsense. I'm a married man. You're making it sound like we're having an affair."
"It's not impossible."
"roll!"
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