"Right. In the beginning, we couldn't see Xin Ci, and Xin Ci couldn't see us. We could only guess or use code words," Xu Ruyi also recounted their shared experiences.
"So, Xin Ci can bring all of us over?" Xiao Ai dared to think and speak.
"We can definitely do it," Pang Dun'er was very confident.
"Of course, we have good luck, and Xin Ci's luck is even more explosive," Xu Jiacan had always believed in his teammates' unbeatable luck.
"Therefore, our future is a bright and smooth path," Yang Xin Jie's words were like a final verdict.
With this goal in mind, the people of Long Teng became even more diligent.
With Long Teng as an example, other mercenary teams and gangs in Long City followed suit.
Everyone had a benchmark in their hearts; since the people of Long Teng were working so hard, they couldn't fall too far behind.
This scene that everyone was witnessing was what the little companions were happy to see.
After all, there were only a few of them. Even if Uncle Sun, Uncle Xu, and Xiao Shuai went out of the city every day to hunt monsters and accumulate wealth, it was still only a dozen people.
If all the ability users in Long City went out to hunt monsters and gather wealth, it would be a different story.
Seeing the determination of his little companions, others didn't know what was going on, but they followed the trend.
The Base Leader, however, sensed something unusual. He took the Long Teng captain aside when he came to pick up a mission and brought him into his office to get to the bottom of it.
"Long Teng, let's be clear first. I want to hear the truth, so don't try to fool me with other words."
"Alright, ask away." The captain could guess what the Base Leader wanted to ask.
The Base Leader got straight to the point, asking the question that was on his mind.
The captain also knew that the Base Leader was not easy to fool, and there was nothing to hide about this matter, so he told him the truth. Whether he believed it or not was up to him.
Moreover, the final right of interpretation lay with him. At the end, he added, "This is just our hope as Long Teng members. We toil, we are diligent, we work hard, only hoping that our dreams can come true."
To add more weight to his words, the captain added a touch of helplessness, "Whether it succeeds or not, we don't know, but we must strive forward."
The Base Leader listened, his emotions a mix of joy and sorrow.
"I will work hard with you."
"Base Leader, aren't you afraid that your dream will shatter into nothing?"
"If it shatters, it shatters. If it's nothing, it's nothing. It's better than having no dreams at all."
The Base Leader also understood that he had not been idle these past few years. He had also carefully investigated the people in Long City who had spaces.
Apart from being like warehouses that could store things without them spoiling, they had no other functions.
Thinking of Fu Xin Ci's heaven-defying space, the Base Leader had to admit that it was one of a kind.
Hearing the words of Long Teng today, how could he not be moved?
"Long Teng, you can't deny that all life in Long City depends on Little Fu."
"Base Leader, why do you always have to bring Xin Ci in with everyone?"
"Am I wrong? Little Fu's space is the hope of all of us in Long City."
"Base Leader, don't put too high a hat on Xin Ci. If anything happens, we can't decide the outcome."
"None of us can decide the outcome, but we must strive for a better outcome."
The captain: He realized today that the Base Leader was indeed the Base Leader, a master of rallying cries.
The Base Leader: The people of Long Teng had never disappointed him.
It was also today that after the apocalypse began, there was finally hope.
Even if this hope was a little slim, he was willing to believe it was real. https:/
Five or six years had passed. He dared not look back at the past.
The Base Leader hid in his office, staying alone for a long time until someone reported that the City Lord of Qilin City had arrived. He then frowned and left his office.
He then sent someone to inform the Long Teng people to accompany him to the city gate to welcome the City Lord of Qilin City.
Heh heh, he didn't even need to see him to know why that guy was here.
His minimum requirement was that he didn't bring his sister.
However, when he saw the City Lord of Qilin City, who had brought his whole family along, he knew he had been too hasty.
After receiving the captain's persuasion last night, Fu Xin Ci finally had a good night's sleep.
Waking up this morning, her spirits had improved considerably.
After washing up, she didn't rush to eat breakfast. Instead, she went out the back door with Chun Yu.
Looking at the dewdrops rolling on the blades of grass along the pebble-paved path, Fu Xin Ci couldn't help but slow down.
She took a deep breath of fresh air for her little companions, thinking about how long it had been since they had been in fresh air.
Chun Yu said nothing, silently following behind the young lady, not disturbing the casual tranquility.
Until they heard the back door open, and without looking back, they heard Ning Er's voice.
"Sister, why didn't you call Ning Er to play at the back door?"
Fu Xin Ci saw her little brother run over with a smile and quickly reached out to catch him.
"Ning Er, don't run so fast, it's not good if you fall."
"Okay." The little fellow nodded, then took his sister's hand and discussed with her.
"Sister, let's go play over there in a while."
"Ning Er, we can't go far yet."
"Why?"
"No reason. Ning Er, have you forgotten that we haven't eaten breakfast yet?"
Ning Er touched his little belly and then sheepishly replied with a smile, "I think I forgot about that."
"Heh heh." Fu Xin Ci didn't say anything, just chuckled lightly, then held Ning Er's chubby little hand and returned to the courtyard together.
Breakfast was Ning Er's favorite plain steamed buns with three fillings and millet porridge. "Ah-woo," Ning Er took a bite of a large bun and slowly chewed.
At the dining table, Grandpa Meng announced his plans for the day, "I'm going to the seaside with Xiao He later."
"Grandfather, Ning Er wants to go with you too."
"Okay." The old man naturally granted his grandson's request.
"Sister, do you want to go too?" Ning Er still hoped his sister would go to the seaside with him. He liked to watch his sister collect seafood, and he could also sneak around when his sister wasn't paying attention.
Fu Xin Ci met the expectant gaze of a certain person and did not refuse.
Ning Er secretly glanced at his brother-in-law, his little thoughts laid bare.
Qi He was becoming more and more fond of this little brother-in-law.
After breakfast, Meng Qi Cheng helped his second uncle harness the horse carriage. Ning Er still followed Uncle Qi Cheng, reminding him like a little adult, "Uncle Qi Cheng, don't forget to put on the wooden bucket and the sack. I want to collect seafood with Sister."
"Alright, Ning Er, you should collect a lot today. Uncle Qi Cheng wants to eat the conch you picked."
"Hey, Uncle Qi Cheng, don't forget to buy vinegar." Ning Er remembered his sister saying that seafood must be eaten with vinegar.
"Okay, Uncle Qi Cheng will go in a moment."