Chapter 46: His Heart Like Mine (3)

Chapter 46: His Heart Like Mine (3)

It seemed as if Zhen Shan had only just noticed that there was someone else in the room besides Yan Xifeng. Panic flickered across her delicate face, and she darted behind him for safety.

Yan Xifeng reassured her gently, "Don't be afraid. It's already late, and it isn't safe outside. May I stay in your villa for the night?"

In this post-apocalyptic world, morals and laws had crumbled, and might made right. Even if Yan Xifeng were to seize her villa outright, no one would dare to say anything.

Yet, he instead sought the consent of the original owner, Zhen Shan, demonstrating great grace and likability.

Consequently, the timid and innocent Zhen Shan naturally viewed him as a good person, and her guard softened.

She shyly looked at him and nodded.

"Thank you," Yan Xifeng smiled softly. "Is there any food left here?"

"I...I remember there's a small storage room at the back, but usually, Uncle Lin oversees it. I don't know if he's still there now..."

As Zhen Shan spoke, sorrow and fear subtly etched their way onto her refined, pristine features.

Yan Xifeng and the other three understood her implication – there might be food in the small warehouse, but it was also likely infested with zombies.

Nonetheless, they had encountered numerous zombies on their journey. An ordinary zombie was nothing to be afraid of.

"Bro Yan, should the three of us go take a look first?" suggested the man with a crew cut.

"Mm."

The curly-haired woman shot Zhen Shan a fierce glare before leaving.

Zhen Shan seemed startled. Her delicate and pretty face paled, and she bit her lip.

Yan Xifeng turned to look at her, his gaze gentle and refined as jade, "Have you been living alone here?"

Zhen Shan nodded obediently, "Mm."

"Hasn't your family come to fetch you these past few days?"

Zhen Shan's beautiful phoenix eyes dimmed. She sniffled and shook her head sadly.

That forlorn appearance would melt the heart of anyone who saw it.

Yan Xifeng's shallow gaze seemed to flicker with compassion. Yet, upon closer inspection, one would notice that his eyes were empty, cold, and desolate.

He sighed and tried to console her, "Perhaps it's just too chaotic outside right now, and your family doesn't have the time."

But Zhen Shan found no comfort in his words. She lowered her head, remaining silent, deeply melancholic.

She understood that his words were mere reassurance. At this point, how could the Zhen family concern themselves with an illegitimate daughter without status or recognition?

Yan Xifeng suddenly reached out and gently stroked her soft hair, then took her hand, placing a chocolate candy in the palm of her hand.

Zhen Shan froze, staring blankly at the center of her palm as her curled eyelashes fluttered lightly.

He whispered soothingly, "The candy is very sweet."

She looked up foolishly, meeting a pair of amethyst eyes tinged with a subtle smile. Her gaze trembled, and a thin veil of mist spread across her vision.

Lowering her eyelids, Zhen Shan held onto the candy, and her delicate, snow-white ears slowly turned red.

Yan Xifeng's eyes flickered slightly as he led her to a sofa nearby, gently peeling the candy wrapper open before handing it to her.

Zhen Shan looked at him with a timid yet coquettish gaze, reaching out to take the candy and letting it dissolve in her mouth.

"Is it sweet?"

"Mm," she replied with a soft smile, like brilliant sunlight shining on freshly fallen snow, shimmering translucently and dazzling the eyes. It was a sight so captivating that one would endure the sting of brightness just to preserve its beauty.

Unfortunately, Yan Xifeng of that time didn't understand, nor could he hold onto it.

"Are you aware of what's happening outside right now?"

Zhen Shan's smile froze, and she nodded in fear.

"I imagine you've been quite uneasy these past few days, all on your own?" Yan Xifeng's handsome features were tinged with compassion.

A delicate blush tinted Zhen Shan's lovely face as she shook her head. "N-No, I was unconscious for almost three days before I woke up."

"I see!" Yan Xifeng's sword-like brows slightly rose. "The Federation's official website mentioned that after the apocalypse, humans would fall into comas and then turn into zombies..."

Zhen Shan was startled and quickly waved her hands. "I'm not a zombie!"

Yan Xifeng chuckled softly. "Don't panic. I haven't finished speaking yet."

With a pale face, Zhen Shan's phoenix eyes were filled with mist.

"And there's also the awakening of special abilities."

"Special abilities?"

"Mm-hmm. Haven't you noticed anything strange about your body?"

Zhen Shan pursed her lips and glanced cautiously at the door. Satisfied that the three people had yet to return, she raised her hand, creating a circle of white light. "Are you talking about this?"

Excitement flickered in Yan Xifeng's eyes—just as he'd expected!

He lowered his gaze, hiding the peculiar glint in his eyes, lest he frightened the little rabbit in front of him. That would complicate matters; he had never been one to force such things upon others.

A hint of amusement stirred in the Queen's heart. Ah, the wolf's tail is showing.

This deity's reincarnation seems rather mischievous.

Despite showing unexpected tenderness and kindness upon discovering her, as if captivated by her beauty, there wasn't the slightest hint of change in that crystal-like heart.

Then, why go through all that trouble?

Following that, Zhen Shan pretended to be unaware of his attempts to extract information, appearing to have lowered her guard. She answered whatever he asked without hesitation.

And look, she had unwittingly led a wolf into her fold.

Of course, as an innocent, harmless, and naive little rabbit like Little Bai, Zhen Shan wouldn't perceive the duplicity of the man before her.

Moreover, since he had proactively given her the chance to get closer, did the Empress have reason to refuse?

She was also curious about what he intended to do.

Life is a stage, all depending on one's acting skills!

"Mr. Yan?"

Zhen Shan tilted her head, looking at him with confusion, her innocent and harmless expression like a blank canvas inviting someone to paint their colors upon it.

Yan Xifeng's expression turned slightly solemn. "Miss Zhen's ability seems rather unique."

"Oh?"

"It's best not to let others know about it. It might not be good for you."

Zhen Shan blinked and nodded obediently. "I understand."

Seeing her naive and easily deceived demeanor, the corners of Yan Xifeng's lips curled up in a deeper smile.

In no time, the trio returned, bringing along quite an abundance of food, which they offered to Yan Xifeng first.

"Take the rest and divide them among yourselves," Yan Xifeng said, taking only a few candies and packaged pastries.

"Thanks, Brother Yan," the crew-cut man glanced at Zhen Shan and couldn't help swallowing his saliva. "Would Miss Zhen like some?"

Hiding behind Yan Xifeng, Zhen Shan was quite fearful of the three men.

Yan Xifeng cast a glance at the man with a crew cut. "There's no need. If there's nothing else, you can head downstairs first."

"Yes," the trio replied, albeit reluctantly. Still, they dared not defy Yan Xifeng and left with their belongings.

Yan Xifeng handed her a slice of cake. "Have something to eat first."

Having been unconscious for several days without food, Zhen Shan had only just realized due to her earlier tension that her stomach was empty, leaving her famished.

"Thank you," she said, blushing slightly as she gazed at the gentle and caring man before her, her voice soft and sweet.

"Go ahead and eat."

Zhen Shan took small bites of the cake, maintaining her manners even in her hunger.

Yan Xifeng smiled and unscrewed a bottle of water for her.

The more considerate he was, the more dependent and trusting her gaze became.

For a moment, a tender hue seemed to fill the air between them.

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