Chapter 188 (First Release)...
Faced with this question, Ning Wanwan hesitated for a few seconds: "Well, that's not what I meant..."
Xiao Zhou tilted her head slightly, her long, silvery-white hair swaying gently: "What is Wanwan worried about?"
"I just felt it was too much trouble for you to cook as soon as you arrived..."
Xiao Zhou seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, her tense body relaxing slightly. She shook her head: "It's no trouble, I want to do it this way."
Ning Wanwan: "Okay, fine."
Actually, she also missed Xiaozhou's cooking. It was really delicious and healthy, much better than ordering takeout every day...
Thinking of the days she spent being raised by them in the illusion, she couldn't help but think of that blond-haired, purple-eyed boy. Ning Wanwan immediately shook her head, stopping herself from continuing to recall.
Ning Wanwan had mixed feelings about that person. It was hard to truly forget the days they spent together, but the thought of being constantly deceived and manipulated made her want to never see him again.
More importantly, she could not accept the reason for being deceived.
The sounds of chopping vegetables and cooking filled the air. Ning Wanwan looked towards the kitchen and saw Xiao Zhou busy at the stove, her long, silvery-white hair cascading down her back, making her look exceptionally beautiful.
How virtuous she is!
Ning Wanwan held a cup of warm water that Xiao Zhou had poured for her, and sat or lay on the living room sofa like a master, feeling a sense of感慨 (gǎnkǎi, a complex emotion encompassing both admiration and reflection).
She truly lives up to her title as the second female lead.
Speaking of which, is Xiaozhou really a man? Maybe she's a girl who looks more masculine; there are such people in real life, right?
Thinking of this, Ning Wanwan got up from the sofa and slowly crept into the kitchen, pretending to casually observe the details of Xiao Zhou's body.
Xiao Zhou was cooking, his body slightly stiff. Every second the girl looked at him felt incredibly real.
Why are we looking at him? Are we judging whether he's qualified or not?
So, is she... satisfied?
He pursed his lips, lowered his gaze, and seemed to be focused on cooking. His whole body felt numb and itchy, which was uncomfortable, yet he inexplicably wanted her to look at him a little longer.
Finally, the girl looked away. He breathed a slight sigh of relief, but also felt a strange sense of loss.
Ning Wanwan sighed and walked out of the kitchen.
After careful observation, she was certain that Xiao Zhou was a man.
Sigh, what a fine weapon! Why choose a male gender? It would be so much better to choose a female character, she could be the female lead!
Is it still possible for her to develop a romantic relationship with the male lead?
Ning Wanwan looked dejected.
Xiao Zhou noticed Ning Wanwan's reaction, and his silver eyes darkened.
Is she dissatisfied? Or does his current appearance not meet her aesthetic standards?
The dangerous "humanoid weapon" remained expressionless as it began to seriously consider human plastic surgery procedures.
Ning Wanwan had no idea what kind of crazy ideas this person was having. When she started eating, she closed her eyes contentedly.
tasty!
She often orders takeout, and since she doesn't have many ingredients at home, Xiaozhou manages to make her favorite dishes using simple ingredients.
"Xiao Zhou, with your skills, you could apply for a job at a big restaurant!" she praised.
Even if they don't go to fancy restaurants, with Xiao Zhou's appearance, he won't lack money to spend or worry about making money.
So Ning Wanwan never expected that Xiao Zhou would then say that she wanted to stay.
"Are you sure..." Ning Wanwan asked hesitantly, "You saw my family's conditions when you came in; they're very ordinary. If you wanted, you could easily have a ten-thousand-fold better environment outside."
Moreover… Xiao Zhou’s strength… Ning Wanwan thought of the scene that day when he effortlessly wiped out a group of people. A person like that would be revered wherever he went.
Xiao Zhou simply said, "I just want to stay here with you."
His tone was flat, yet it revealed a breathtaking stubbornness.
Ning Wanwan repeatedly asked, "...Xiao Zhou, are you really not joking?"
Things are different now compared to the illusion. In the illusion, Xiao Zhou was a pitiful child who was bullied, but in reality, Xue Lingzhou is a powerful "human weapon".
Xiao Zhou nodded without hesitation, staring at her intently, as if she were the only person he could hold.
Ning Wanwan continued to try to dissuade them: "But there's only one room in my house. If you want to stay, you'll have to squeeze onto the sofa."
Given Xiaozhou's height, sleeping on the sofa would be a pitiful affair, practically torture for him.
Xiao Zhou nodded without hesitation.
"These are not problems."
As long as Ning Wanwan is willing to let him stay, he won't care about any other obstacles.
Not to mention that this little thing was nothing to Xiaozhou, who considered it a minor matter that was hardly a hardship.
Ning Wanwan thought for a long time before finally nodding.
She had her reasons for agreeing. First, Xiao Zhou was very strong, and with the world changing and becoming increasingly dangerous, having someone like him at home made Ning Wanwan feel much more at ease.
Secondly, Ning Wanwan and Xiaozhou had lived under the same roof before, so there was a foundation of trust between them. In the illusion, Xiaozhou never caused her any trouble.
Moreover, Ning Wanwan could sense that Xiao Zhou... really wanted to stay.
So, Ning Wanwan agreed.
Although losing her private space made Ning Wanwan feel a little uncomfortable, fortunately, Xiao Zhou wouldn't disturb her unnecessarily and was always very quiet. Xiao Zhou also wouldn't enter her room without permission.
Ning Wanwan gradually got used to this kind of life. Every day, the house was cleaned spotlessly, and there was always a warm meal waiting for her when she came home. Someone had turned on the lights and was waiting for her at the dining table.
This gave Ning Wanwan the strange feeling that a hard-working office worker who works long hours had married a beautiful and virtuous wife.
Ning Wanwan: "..."
No, no, no, this idea is too terrible, forget it immediately!
As time went on, more and more mutated animals and plants appeared in the news, and more and more cases of them harming people also emerged.
The experts on the screen continued to say it was just some kind of natural mutation and told everyone not to panic, but more and more people were realizing that something was wrong.
Ning Wanwan had a feeling that the day of her complete outburst was drawing ever closer. Perhaps one day she would wake up to find the world completely unrecognizable to her.
Ning Wanwan felt increasingly pressured. Xiao Zhou noticed this and tried to comfort her, but to no avail.
One day, Ning Wanwan returned home from school, only to bump into someone again at the door.
"Hello, Ms. Ning."
The wheelchair, with its back to her, turned around, and a young man in a white shirt and trousers sat in it, smiling at her leisurely.
This person's appearance and personal characteristics were so memorable that Ning Wanwan was stunned for a moment before quickly recalling him.
"...Mr. Chen Wu, you are at my doorstep."
Ning Wanwan was puzzled, but she secretly became wary. Although she had only met this Mr. Shen Wu once and he seemed very easy to talk to, she could sense that he was dangerous.
However, in Shen Wu's view, the girl's wariness was nothing more than a kitten scratching its paw.
He smiled gently, his lips slightly curved, like a friend who was a little older than her, a mentor and a friend, who had come to visit on a whim.
"I’m waiting for you."
"……wait for me"
Ning Wanwan hesitated for a moment, "Did you come to see me for something?"
Shen Wu smiled as he looked at the girl, scrutinizing every part of her.
Her face had gained some weight, making it look rosier and her complexion noticeably improved.
It seems the girl has been doing well lately; the trauma of that day hasn't left her with much of a negative impact.
However, it wasn't because of him that the girl underwent these changes, which made him slightly displeased.
It's a pity, this period of time is all it lasts. After a few more days, I'm afraid I won't be able to maintain this good condition...
As Shen Wu thought about the day that was about to erupt, the smile on his lips deepened.
However... he changed his mind slightly.
Rather than giving a girl hope only to plunge her into despair, if she's sensible enough and willing to leave with him, he might give her a chance.
Even though this girl could sway his heart, he was happy to give her some breathing space, even if she was just an ordinary person.
The thought that the girl would become his complete possession, and that no matter which clone coveted her, it would be unable to take her away from him, the main body, and could only watch him possess the treasure, caused Shen Wu's breathing to quicken slightly.
Ning Wanwan: "...Mr. Shen Wu"
She felt a little uneasy being stared at.
Seeing that the girl was about to get angry from his gaze, Shen Wu finally withdrew his overly direct look, and spoke in a calm and gentle tone, explaining his purpose.
"Miss Ning, I have something to tell you, you may not believe it, but it is true."
"It won't be long before the world undergoes a huge transformation, and ordinary people will no longer have a place to live."
"And Miss Ning, you are just one of those ordinary people."
Ning Wanwan was taken aback by the secret he suddenly revealed. With the plot in place, Ning Wanwan already knew about this, but it turned out… someone in this world had already realized it?
But Shen Wu doesn't seem to be a character in the story.
Speaking of which, Shen Wu and Shen Wu... sound exactly the same. And if you look closely, their appearances are also subtly similar... Could they all be members of the Shen family?
The girl remained silent, lost in thought. In Shen Wu's eyes, she was stunned by this enormous secret and unable to react.
Shen Wu did not speak immediately, giving the girl ample time.
Chen Wu has always been very patient with people and things he likes. Although this is the first time he has felt this emotion that can be called "liking" someone.
Ning Wanwan remained silent for a while before finally speaking.
"Mr. Shen Wu... why are you telling me this? This shouldn't be a secret that just anyone can know, right?"
Shen Wu chuckled.
"Miss Ning, are you testing me?"
"Don't doubt it, I'm genuinely thinking about you, Miss Ning, and I can't bear to see you fall into the same situation as other ordinary people."
"And the reason I'm here today is to offer Miss Ning a solution."
"Although the world will be full of dangers after the changes, I would say that at least the area around me is safe."
The sound of wheelchair wheels rolling on the ground rang out, and the young man in the wheelchair slowly maneuvered it to her side.
"So, Miss Ning, are you coming here to accept my protection?"
Shen Wu extended his hand to her, as if waiting for her to place her hand in his palm.
Even though he was in a wheelchair, Ning Wanwan felt as if he were looking down at her with a condescending smile, certain that she would eventually step into his protection.
Or perhaps, it's a trap.
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