Of course… I like it.
The young man bit his lower lip and asked cautiously, "Xu Qian, do you like me, or do you like Xu Lu?"
He regretted saying this as soon as it left his lips. Weren't they the same person? Why would he still care who she liked?
Xu Qian's fingertips paused. She lowered her gaze, her long, thick eyelashes casting a shadow on her eyelids.
A trace of panic flashed in Xiao Ping's eyes. He said in a low voice, "I… I misspoke. Xu Lu and I are the same person. Whoever you like, you like me."
Suddenly, the girl raised her eyes. Her gaze was calm, devoid of any emotion.
"It doesn't matter, this question doesn't matter."
As long as you are still Xiao Ping.
Xiao Ping swallowed and quickly went along with her.
"Everything you say is right."
For the next period, Xu Qian stayed in Province N to learn how to be a qualified leader.
As long as she put her mind to it, she learned things very quickly. Before long, she had taken over all the affairs of Province N.
A month later, at the vote, the public recognized Xu Qian's abilities, and most people voted in favor.
The first thing Xu Qian did after officially becoming the leader of Province N was to rename it.
Future Base.
Country Z no longer existed; they were the hope for the future of Country Z.
Half a year later, a million people in Future Base were living normal, orderly lives, just like before.
Those who needed to go to work went to work, those who wanted to get married got married, and those who wanted to have children had children.
Yes, there were no infected people here, no awakened individuals; they could have children.
After staying here for so long, Xu Qian felt as if she had returned to the past. If the system hadn't reminded her that it was time to go out and continue her missions, she might have stayed here until the end of her tasks.
"System, I'm worried."
Xu Qian stood by the window, watching the bustling streets, the endless stream of cars, the people crying or laughing, all expressing real emotions.
"Ding, what are you worried about, Host?"
"I'm worried that if I'm not here, Future Base will have problems."
It wasn't that she was exaggerating. With her presence, at least Future Base could be guaranteed to be safe.
Without her, she feared this only normal place would be destroyed.
"Ding, Host, you don't need to worry. The system will help you protect Future Base."
Xu Qian's eyes lit up, and she asked, "How will you do it?"
"Ding, I will erase Future Base from the map, allowing them to live here safely and peacefully."
Xu Qian breathed a huge sigh of relief. After three years of the apocalypse, it was time for her to leave.
"Dada da," familiar footsteps approached.
"Sister!"
As the call came, Xu Qian's waist was embraced.
The young man held her in his arms, his head resting softly on her shoulder.
Xu Qian didn't react at all, clearly accustomed to it.
"Mm, what is it?"
The young man pouted and acted spoiled, "Xiao Ping accidentally let slip that he kissed you yesterday, so I want to kiss you back."
Xu Qian turned, wrapping her arms around his slender waist, and they faced each other.
The young man's green eyes sparkled, his red lips pouting.
His features were naturally soft, his skin very fair, yet his face had defined angles, possessing a strong youthful aura.
When he acted spoiled, he was even more irresistible.
In the end, Xu Lu was corrupted by Xiao Ping. One person was one person, and learning was done together.
Fortunately, both were relatively easy to appease.
Xu Qian tiptoed and lightly kissed his lips.
The young man squinted his eyes in satisfaction and smiled, "Sister, are we leaving?"
"Yes, we'll set off this afternoon."
Xu Lu wanted to ask more, but suddenly his eyes blinked, and his clear green eyes turned dark green.
He licked his lips and pulled the young woman into his embrace, their distance closing even further.