Rebirth before Apocalypse: My Whole Family are Bigshots!-Chapter 21: Alright! I’ll Come Clean!
"What... did you dream about?"
Bai Xiqin looked into Leng Yebai’s slightly reddened eyes, her heart pounding fiercely.
"In my dreams, I can only see you."
Leng Yebai said softly.
In the dream, the faces of those researchers were all blurred, except Bai Xiqin’s face, which was indelibly etched in his mind, impossible to shake off.
"Alright! I’ll confess." Bai Xiqin took a deep breath, "Actually, I’ve been reincarnated."
"Is that scene real?"
Leng Yebai’s fingers tightened slightly, a hint of hostility flickering in his eyes.
The endless regret and despair in the dream suddenly enveloped his heart.
Bai Xiqin gently patted the spot beside her, smiling warmly, "Do you want to sit here and listen to me speak!"
Leng Yebai reacted when he met those bright eyes, realizing his hand was still resting on her shoulder.
As if electrocuted, Leng Yebai hurriedly withdrew his fingers, a trace of unease flashing across his face, awkwardly sitting next to Bai Xiqin.
"You, you speak."
Leng Yebai stammered slightly, but his fingers unconsciously twitched.
"After the apocalypse broke out, zombies and mutated animals and plants were everywhere, and humanity’s status was precarious. Powerful Superpower Users established bases, yet even though humanity faced immense threats, it couldn’t unite. A special organization was dedicated to attacking powerful Superpower Users..."
Bai Xiqin calmly recounted the events of the apocalypse, even revealing her reincarnation with space.
Leng Yebai quietly watched Bai Xiqin, his gaze complicated.
"Later, I thought that the two of us would certainly have our brains dissected, so I self-destructed!" Bai Xiqin looked at Leng Yebai, "The scenes in your dream should be the days we were trapped in the research facility."
"So, all those were true?"
Leng Yebai slowly closed his eyes, the regret and despair from the dream flooding his heart.
"Yes!" Bai Xiqin smiled warmly, "This time, you must be more careful not to get captured by them."
Leng Yebai opened his eyes, steadily gazing at those dark eyes, "Don’t worry, this time, I won’t give them the chance."
Bang bang bang!
Bai Xiqin’s heart started pounding uncontrollably.
"Ahem, this time let’s go wreck their base!" Bai Xiqin awkwardly averted her gaze, looking straight ahead, "Remember to gather as many resources as possible."
"Alright!" Leng Yebai nodded lightly, then asked, "With all that you’ve told me, aren’t you afraid I’ll capture you?"
Considering last time they were captured due to strong Superpowers, how could she not be cautious this time!
Telling him so much!
Really makes one worry!
"Because we’ve known each other for a long time!"
Bai Xiqin tilted her head and gave Leng Yebai a smile.
During the apocalypse, he had been the one to save her.
Afterward, when he clearly could have escaped by himself, he carried her, a burden.
This could be considered sharing life and death!
Leng Yebai looked at the smile in front of him, his heart missed a beat.
After quite a while, even the perpetually calm face of Leng Yebai showed a hint of laughter.
"We’ve indeed known each other for very long, very long..."
Leng Yebai’s lips couldn’t help but curl upward, his mood had never been this good.
On the busiest street.
Bai Xiqin was holding various snacks, cheeks bulging like a little hamster.
Leng Yebai wore an ascetic-style suit, yet he carried a pile of random things, with a big plush teddy bear on his back.
The teddy bear was tied to Leng Yebai’s back with strings, its silly and cute look attracting the eyes of several passing children.
"Bai Xiqin."
Leng Yebai looked at Bai Xiqin’s back and called out softly.
"What’s the matter?"
Bai Xiqin turned her head, raising her eyebrows at the encumbered Leng Yebai.
"I’m hungry."
Leng Yebai stared at Bai Xiqin’s puffed cheeks, his Adam’s apple slightly bobbing.
Bai Xiqin glanced at the snacks in her hand, "Which one do you want?"
Leng Yebai just looked at Bai Xiqin without speaking, his lips slightly curving, the usual cool eyes softened.
Bai Xiqin, feeling somewhat uneasy under Leng Yebai’s gaze, picked a jianbing from the snacks and shoved it into Leng Yebai’s mouth.
"Eat up! Call me when you’re done!"
Bai Xiqin grinned widely, indifferent as to whether Leng Yebai could free his hands or not, continuing her snack hunting spree.
Leng Yebai: ...
Leng Yebai shot a wistful glance at Bai Xiqin, quietly hugging the items to free one hand.
After confessing, their relationship indeed improved markedly.
However, it seemed he still needed to work harder!
Leng Yebai sighed softly, carrying the enormous teddy bear and following behind Bai Xiqin, acting as her laborer.
"Bai Xiqin."
Leng Yebai called Bai Xiqin’s name softly again.
"What’s the matter?"
Bai Xiqin asked, munching on candied haws.
"No, nothing really, is that guy you met today very close to you?"
Leng Yebai’s face showed slight embarrassment, but his eyes intently watched Bai Xiqin’s expression.
"He’s a classmate of ours, we’re all pretty close." Bai Xiqin reflected.
College time was relaxing and happy, free from the burden of studies, providing ample time for classmates to interact, naturally fostering good relationships.
Of course, there were some classmates you wouldn’t mesh with, but those were a minority.
"How close are you?"
Leng Yebai lowered his gaze, a faint chill exuding from his body.
Could they be closer than the relationship he shared with her?
Humph, he and she had known each other for a long time!
"Pretty close!" Bai Xiqin shrugged, "But I haven’t seen him since."
Bai Xiqin emphasized how they lost touch after the apocalypse.
Hearing Bai Xiqin’s words, Leng Yebai’s lips slightly curled.
Seems like his relationship with her was closer after all.
Bai Xiqin took Leng Yebai along for an eating-shopping spree, buying many snacks, clothes, and even some resources.
Finally, under Leng Yebai’s cover, Bai Xiqin stored the large pile of items into space.
Since their car was towed, Bai Xiqin and Leng Yebai hailed a taxi home, with Leng Yebai escorting Bai Xiqin to the entrance of her complex.
"I’m leaving, remember to collect resources, money won’t be of use soon."
Bai Xiqin whispered another reminder.
"Alright, Bai Xiqin."
Leng Yebai said softly.
"Then I’m off!"
Bai Xiqin waved to Leng Yebai, turning to leave.
Leng Yebai quietly watched Bai Xiqin’s back, unable to resist calling out again.
"Bai Xiqin!"
"What’s the matter?"
Bai Xiqin turned back.
Leng Yebai smiled, but didn’t speak.
He just thought the name sounded nice, and wanted to call it a few more times.
Bai Xiqin made a face at Leng Yebai and turned to leave.
Leng Yebai stood quietly where he was until Bai Xiqin’s figure disappeared, then turned to leave.
"Hello, President Li, I agree with the acquisition of Wangyang Company you mentioned last time."
Leng Yebai said in a cold tone while holding his phone, "I don’t want shares, as long as you have enough money, I can transfer the company to you right now."
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