One serving of sweets and chocolates was given, along with one for the two boys from Jian Anping's family. Jian Ning specially added extra candy and chocolate. Kids love it.
"I don't know what the volcanic ash outside looks like. You go home first, I'll go out and take a look." As soon as he arrived at the base, Xiao Lingfeng couldn't stop worrying about things.
After speaking with Jian Ning, he strode towards the outside of the base.
As soon as Xiao Lingfeng stepped out of the base's gates, he left the protection of the Immortal Abode.
I felt a wave of heat hit me.
Thick volcanic ash filled the sky, obscuring the sun and making everything around seem dark and oppressive. The air was thick with the acrid smell of sulfur, making it difficult to breathe.
It's been a while since the volcanic eruption, so are there other volcanoes erupting nearby? Otherwise, why is volcanic ash still floating in the sky?
Xiao Lingfeng had no idea what had happened here during the few days he had been away from the base.
He quickly took out a gas mask from the space, put it on, and then moved as fast and low as possible.
The volcanic ash settled heavily on his body and the spiritual energy shield surrounding him.
It looked like it was covered in a thick layer of mud.
As far as the eye could see, everything was shrouded in gray. The buildings in the county town in front of the base and the surrounding trees were all covered by volcanic ash, and the once familiar environment had become strange and grotesque.
It seems the environment outside is getting worse. Thanks to Jian Ning's immortal abode, the people in the base have enough to eat and wear, and don't have to worry about being harmed by volcanic ash.
Xiao Lingfeng walked on for a while, almost reaching the county seat, but found no trace of human activity on the road.
With a sigh, he flew back on his sword, but instead of going home, he went to the shelter to report to the commander that he had returned.
As soon as Jian Ning arrived home, she heard the children's happy laughter coming from the yard, along with the occasional bark of Ba Wang. It seemed that everyone in the family was living a happy life.
Smiling, I pushed open the door and saw Li Mengyao leading two children, Tian Tian and Da Zhuang, playing "Eagle Catches Chicks" in the yard. The children's faces were rosy and they looked very healthy.
"Xiao Ning, you're back pretty quickly! I thought you wouldn't be back for a while." Li Mengyao looked up when she heard the door open and saw Jian Ning. She immediately stopped what she was doing and greeted her with a smile.
"Auntie, Auntie, did you bring us anything delicious?" Tiger Head and Iron Egg, with their short legs, ran faster than Li Mengyao and grabbed Jian Ning's legs on either side, asking incessantly.
"I brought them, you two little gluttons."
Jian Ning handed them the bag in her hand.
"There are sweets and snacks in here, you two are not allowed to eat too much at once, or bugs will bite your little white teeth!"
"Auntie, we know. We'll only eat one at a time."
The two children happily carried the bag to find Tian Tian. Although they are just little kids, they know that they should share delicious food with their older sister and not eat it all by themselves.
It seems that Li Mengyao has raised her two children very well.
"Xiao Ning, what has the outside world become like? I went out to the base gate a couple of days ago and took a look outside. It was all gray and gloomy. It's like a completely different world from where we live now."
I know this must be your skill. You were even out there thinking about the two kids; I don't know how to thank you enough.
"Sister-in-law, we're all family. It's only right that I treat the child well. The base is safe. Just remember, no matter what happens, don't run outside, and you'll be fine. You can live a long and healthy life here."
Just focus on raising the two kids; things will only get better.
"Xiao Ning, when did you get back? Why don't you come inside? Didn't Ling Feng come back with you?" Aunt Wang came out carrying a basin, probably to feed the chickens. When she saw Jian Ning standing in the yard, she quickly put down the basin and came over.
"Mom, Lingfeng said to go to the regimental headquarters first. You look great, you seem to have gained a little weight." Jian Ning saw that Aunt Wang's face was glowing, as if she was particularly happy.
"Of course, I've adopted your friend Liu Yan as my goddaughter, and she comes to chat with me all the time. I'm about to have a grandson again."
How could I not be happy? I'm all smiles every day. The food is so good, I've gained weight!" Aunt Wang's face beamed with joy; she seemed genuinely happy.
Jian Ning smiled too. She hadn't expected Liu Yan to recognize her mother-in-law as her godmother. But it was good, having another relative to keep in touch with added joy to life.
Moreover, when Liu Yan has a child in the future, her mother-in-law can genuinely lend a hand. Liu Yan's parents are gone, so things are pretty good as they are now.
"Xiao Ning, go back to your room and rest for a bit. I'll prepare dinner after I finish feeding the chickens. I'll also call Yan Yan over to eat with us later. I don't know where her man has gone; I haven't heard a word from him. I'm really worried about him."
"Mom, Xiao Wuyu is back too. Everything's fine. Let's have hot pot tonight. It'll be easier with more people. Stir-frying is too much trouble." Jian Ning said, picking up the bag on the ground and walking into the house, just in time to get more ingredients for the hot pot.
Li Mengyao followed her into the house.
"Xiao Ning, go upstairs and rest. Your aunt and I will prepare dinner. Go pick some vegetables from the garden later."
"Sister-in-law, you don't need to. I'm not tired. You go and watch the kids. They're too naughty right now, and they're too young to know what's good for them. You don't need to lift a finger to cook."
Jian Ning pushed her out again.
She checked the freezer herself and found quite a bit of frozen beef and mutton, as well as two bags of hot pot meatballs. She took them all out and added some new ones to the freezer.
Then I found two hot pot restaurants and cleaned them. Two tables of food will be enough for tonight.
Just as they were busy working on this, Liu Yan came in carrying a bag of fruit.
"Xiao Ning, Wu Yu said you were back too. I didn't believe it, but it seems he wasn't lying to me. These are cherry tomatoes I grew myself. They taste great on their own. I picked a bag for you and your godmother to try."
"Yan Yan, you can grow your own persimmons now, so just give me a little. You can keep some for yourself. It's good that you're here, so you can help me with the work. We'll have hot pot tonight."
Jian Ning didn't stand on ceremony with her and handed her a small basket of potatoes to peel.
“I’ve recognized your mother-in-law as my godmother. From now on, we’re relatives, you know?” Liu Yan took the basket, pulled up a small stool, sat down, picked up a potato, and asked Jian Ning with a smile.
"I heard about it. Congratulations! I'll have to give you a big red envelope after the baby is born. You'll have a family to rely on now. If Xiao Wuyu dares to bully you, come to my house and complain. We'll all be on your side!"
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