Three years had passed since they last saw each other, when she had met him during her amnesia.
It wasn't that they didn't want to meet, but rather that they didn't want to disturb each other.
He was happy in the small base and unwilling to leave, while she was busy outside. They were each living their own lives, and that was good.
"Old man, long time no see."
She was not the amnesiac Xu Qian, so her enthusiasm was not as great, but her excitement was genuine. She was truly happy to see the old man again.
Li Zhou smiled and sighed, "Indeed, it has been a long time."
As they walked into the barbecue stall, Xu Qian saw Ji Liyang grilling skewers at the chef's station, covered in sweat.
For the esteemed leader of the Liyang Base, even if it was a small one, he shouldn't have to resort to selling grilled skewers, should he?
"Girl, sit down. I'll get you some skewers."
Before Xu Qian could stop him, Li Zhou picked out a few skewers from the grill, placed them on a plate, and put them in front of her.
"Eat up. Liyang grills very well. Give it a try."
Xu Qian, being sensible, didn't ask any further questions. She picked up a skewer and took a bite.
The charred aroma and the savory meat blended perfectly, melting in her mouth. No wonder so many people were lining up.
Xu Qian wasn't greedy and stopped after one skewer.
"Old man, when did the Liyang Base move here?"
"They came about a year ago. Everyone is doing quite well. Liyang doesn't have many ambitions, so he started this barbecue business. And believe me, he earns quite a lot."
Li Zhou smiled and stroked his beard. His cloudy eyes were brighter than before, clearly showing that he was happier in Hope Base than he had been in Liyang Base.
Xu Qian noticed that the employees around her were all elderly, likely the old folks from the Liyang Base.
"Old man, if you are happy, then I am happy. Just say the word if you need anything."
Li Zhou sighed. He never expected that the pair of sisters he had casually saved all those years ago would be so kind.
He had saved so many people in his life that he had almost forgotten them, yet she had always remembered.
"I am doing very well. Your happiness is the greatest reward for me."
Li Zhou naturally knew her guilt and her desire to compensate him. But good deeds should not be compensated, or they would lose their essence.
He was poor, but even in poverty, he had pride.
Xu Qian heard his thoughts and understood his intentions.
Since the old man didn't want anything, she would come to his barbecue stall more often and visit him more.
Little Nian would probably jump for joy if she saw the old man.
They chatted for a while. As more customers arrived, Li Zhou had to get back to work.
Xu Qian didn't disturb him and quietly left after putting down the corresponding crystal cores.
The weekend market was truly vast. Xu Qian browsed from morning till night and barely managed to cover it all. Her spatial storage was now filled with many items, both necessary and unnecessary.
After she notified her driver to pick her up, she waited not far from the main gate.
The market was even more crowded at night, as people got off work and rushed in.
Xu Qian was a bit tired, so she closed her eyes and leaned against a large tree to rest.
Suddenly, a system notification chimed.
[Ding, Gu Ziming's friendship increased by 5, total friendship is 20.]
"Xu Qian, what are you doing here?"
Xu Qian slowly opened her eyes and looked at the tall figure before her.
Gu Ziming's eyes flickered, his gaze fixed on her face.
How could there be such a strong and beautiful woman?
Xu Qian was slightly taken aback. It seemed no one had shown her such affection for a long time, except for a few of them…
What she didn't know was that no one dared to harbor any thoughts about her.
Firstly, she was too powerful. The weak, even if they liked her, were powerless and could only harbor their feelings secretly.
Secondly, those who liked her were too powerful, completely suppressing everyone else. No one dared to entertain any improper thoughts.
"Help!!"