"Alright, we're done. Take care of yourself, okay?" Zhu Chenfu called Liu Ru Yan over and affectionately stroked her head and neck. Liu Ru Yan felt a tingling sensation, a slight itch, but she didn't notice the fleeting blue glow in Zhu Chenfu's eyes.
"Mm-hmm, don't worry, Mom." Although Liu Ru Yan felt reluctant, she thought it would be a bit uncomfortable if she stayed.
Everyone watched as Zhu Chenfu and his wife left. Liu Yuchuan had been very quiet since they arrived. After all, he knew he had made a mistake and didn't dare to act foolishly in front of his sister-in-law. Despite Zhu Chenfu's gentle demeanor, the thought of her methods made Liu Yuchuan shiver; even Liu Wumai didn't seem as harmless as he appeared.
Liu Ru Yan was just like Zhu Chenfu before; she simply forgot about it now. "Ah, let's go back; we can't see them anymore." Liu Yuchuan shivered from the cold.
Everyone hurried back to their rooms. Lan Ruo Yi looked at the oblivious Liu Ru Yan and asked, "Are you cold too?"
Liu Ru Yan replied, "What nonsense are you talking about? The cold wind outside is howling; I'm not an idiot!"
"That's not it; I just noticed you all seemed unaffected," Lan Ruo Yi defended herself, not wanting to be seen as foolish.
"Brrr, it's freezing! Really." Liu Yuchuan was shivering uncontrollably.
Mo Wan was also cold but didn't show it as much as they did. "I'm going to sleep now; good night."
In the end, Mo Wan still didn't leave. Lying on his bed, he suddenly recalled when he went to find Lan Ruo Yi earlier that afternoon. He had intended to say goodbye, but somehow ended up having dinner and meeting her parents instead.
Liu Ru Yan continued to sleep alongside Lan Ruo Yi as usual. The two sisters lay in their blankets, reflecting on the events of the day.
"Your family is really nice," Lan Ruo Yi stated. She genuinely felt that Xiao Yan's mom, dad, and uncle treated her well.
"Yeah, they are really nice," Liu Ru Yan admitted.
"Do you think I am the original person in this body?" Liu Ru Yan paused, knowing that Lan Ruo Yi understood her meaning without needing to elaborate.
"Have you ever thought about it? If—I'm just saying if—we could stay together forever?"
Perhaps that possibility existed, didn't it? She didn't want Liu Ru Yan to have any regrets left behind.
Liu Ru Yan's voice sounded uncertain in the darkness. "If that day ever comes, I will repay them well."
But the premise was that they had to survive and confirm that those people would truly never return.
Lan Ruo Yi fell silent, turning to embrace Liu Ru Yan tightly, seeking comfort in her presence. They both uttered the words "We will be fine," but they felt hollow. It was not yet the time to let down their guard; they were still unsure when this ordeal would end and what secrets lay ahead.
They couldn't afford to relax easily, and with heavy thoughts weighing on them, both drifted into a troubled sleep.
At that moment, Tian Luo was sitting in Li Meng's living room, watching her busy herself with various tasks. He still couldn't understand why she wanted to leave.
"Are you really going through with this? Have you considered that you might end up like Sister Na?"
Li Meng's cold response only deepened Tian Luo's confusion.
"Since you already know, why are you doing this? Why?"
Li Meng was tending to her plants when she heard his question. She paused her work, turned to face him, and asked, "Let me ask you something. You've been here for so long; haven't you ever wondered why you're doing this?"
Tian Luo was momentarily speechless. Yes, why indeed?
"Isn't it a bit reckless for you to take such risks?" he finally managed to say. "Shouldn't these choices be made by women?"
Li Meng smiled slightly. "You see, that's exactly why I don't like you. It's quite obvious."
You always feel that such emotions should not be expressed by women.
So, should the men take action? Would you do it? Do you dare?
Li Meng's questions left Tian Luo in a daze. They wouldn't dare; they simply preferred to remain in their comfort zones. As long as there was no threat to them, they could stay silent forever.
You see, you know this too, which is why I will be the first to act, Li Meng said confidently.
Although she lacked certainty, she believed that evil could triumph over good.
Good morning, everyone! As everyone entered the office, they saw Jiang Nan dressed sharply, standing next to Super Sister.
The air fell silent in an instant; the usual morning chatter ceased, and even the sleepy ones perked up.
Good morning, Jiang Nan, Super Sister!
It was Tian Luo who reacted first and greeted them. Soon after, everyone else followed suit with their greetings. Once everyone was seated, Jiang Nan and Super Sister stood in the middle, smiling at the crowd.
Li Meng understood what was going on as soon as she saw the two of them. However, she chose not to speak; Jiang Nan's purpose for being there this time was mainly to soothe everyone's emotions.
But he hadn't anticipated that everyone might already know—or perhaps they had thought about it—this was just a warning.
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