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Chapter 517 The Current Situation in Xia City
Lin Duo wasn't used to it, but Sheng Zexuan didn't care.

In the past, when their dorm went out to play, several of them would squeeze together to save money.

You're hugging my foot and nibbling on it, while I'm pinching your ear with my fingers...

In short, there was all sorts of chaos. After getting up early, they would call each other "son" and ask each other crazy things like how well they could behave.

Sheng Zexuan said that I can turn over and relax a bit. Sleeping is supposed to be relaxing, so don't be so rigid.

Lin Duo tried to relax, but without success.

Sheng Zexuan's sleep quality is pretty good.

Except for the period when his mother first got sick and he couldn't sleep well due to anxiety, he usually gets a good night's sleep, falling asleep as soon as his head hits the pillow.

Compared to most young people, Sheng Zexuan's sleep quality is truly enviable!
As Lin Duo listened to the other person's slow breathing, he gradually relaxed his guard and eventually fell asleep.

Sheng Jiu sleeps in the easternmost room, where she used to sleep with Sheng Siyu.

At first, the two children slept in one bed, but as they grew older, they expressed their opinions and switched to two single beds, each occupying one side.

Before Sheng Jiu returned, her aunt had already changed the bed sheets and duvet covers, and there was still a faint smell of laundry detergent on them.

It has a very common, yet very light, floral scent that feels familiar and comforting.

Sheng Jiu slowly drifted off to sleep in this comforting scent.

She hasn't been drinking honey much lately.

However, sleep quality is not affected.

Compared to the beginning, when I couldn't get a good night's sleep for days and my eyes were always glazed over.

Nowadays, Sheng Jiu, while not quite able to fall asleep the moment her head hits the pillow, is pretty close.

After waking up early, I can remember very few dreams, and my sleep quality is quite enviable!
The next day will be Lunar New Year's Eve.

The uncle got up early but didn't rush to wake the younger people.

However, Lin Duo wasn't used to sleeping in; he accompanied Sheng Jiu to exercise early every morning.

Sheng Jiu hasn't been sleeping in late much lately.

So, as soon as her biological clock struck, she got up.

Sheng Zexuan: ?

Actually, he was already in a light sleep after dawn. Hearing some noise, Sheng Zexuan opened his eyes and saw that Lin Duo had gotten up. He mumbled something, but Lin Duo couldn't hear him clearly even with his ears perked up.

Soon, Sheng Zexuan fell asleep again.

Lin Duo didn't pay much attention. He quietly got up, folded the quilt, changed his clothes, and went out to help with the work.

My aunt only recently developed the habit of sleeping in late; she never dared to do so before.

When I was young, I felt that having two children was a heavy burden and I had to do more work.

As I get older, I sleep less and can't fall asleep, so I just get up.

But after she got sick, her uncle told her to get more sleep, saying that it would boost her immunity and help her recover.

So even if you can't sleep, lie down for a while longer.

However, my uncle got up early to light the stove.

Otherwise, it's actually quite cold inside before the sun comes out.

The uncle had just brought the coal into the house when he saw Lin Duo get up, and was taken aback: "Why didn't you sleep a little longer?"

Lin Duo shook his head: "I'm used to it."

As they were talking, he took the coal basket from his uncle's hand and carried it to the stove.

Lin Duo still knows how to light a stove.

This is actually similar to a wood-fired stove; both involve lighting a fire and adding coal.

The rest of the family hadn't gotten up yet. Although the eldest uncle wasn't a talkative person, Lin Duo was, after all, a guest, and it wouldn't be right for the two of them to remain completely silent all morning, would it?

Watching Lin Duo's actions, the uncle thought for a moment and said in a low voice, "The firewood that Xiao Jiu brought back is very easy to burn. It has a very faint woody fragrance. Your aunt thought it was an expensive spice and was reluctant to burn it at first. But after calling Xiao Jiu, she found out that it was just ordinary wood."

Lin Duo knew they were talking about firewood in the wasteland dimension.

Not only is it easy to burn, but the ash can also be used as fertilizer. Thinking of this, Lin Duo whispered a reminder: "Don't throw away the ash after burning; it can be used as fertilizer after fermentation."

The uncle quickly replied, "Yes, I know. Xiao Jiu said so. She's been keeping them in the backyard."

We don't use the stove for everyday lighting, otherwise it would just mix with the coal ash.

However, they still need to use it when cooking in a large pot.

Some families with whom they had good relations came over and asked for some, drawn by the aroma.

We're all from the same village, and some of our families are even related.

Therefore, it's impossible not to give it.

My aunt gave some away; of course, those she didn't get along with didn't dare come to ask for it back.

If someone dares to shamelessly show up at your door, they're guaranteed to get scolded.

After all, my aunt said: She's just sick, not dead!
Uncle and Lin Duo chatted casually.

After getting up early, Sheng Jiu originally went out to wash up and then help make breakfast.

As a result, messages kept popping up on my phone.

First came Bohr's daily report.

Actually, there aren't many things to do since the store is currently not open.

Boer simply said that there was nothing unusual in the store, and that he, Sun Susu, and Qingyue were taking turns going back to the store to sleep.

It is essential to ensure that at least one person remains in the store at night.

As for Alex, he can sleep wherever he wants.

For newcomers, time is limited and their abilities cannot be fully assessed, so Bohr is not comfortable letting them manage the shop on their own.

Bohr mainly talked about the battle situation in Xia City.

As the year draws to a close, there is almost no festive atmosphere in Xiacheng.

Ordinary people also want to run away, but where can they run to?
Without proper documentation, they would become refugees after their escape!

As long as Xia City can be held, they can still manage to survive.

Although I live in constant fear, it's still better than being a homeless person.

However, the anticipation and joy of the Lunar New Year are gone.

Such days...

Is it really okay to celebrate the Lunar New Year?
The people in the city were terrified, but the guards outside the city were becoming more and more courageous in battle.

Having learned from their previous defeats, they are now more cautious and more obedient to orders.

Ares's designation was impeccable.

Even their generals couldn't possibly understand their situation and formulate corresponding tactics in such a short time.

It's said that person was dressed as a foreigner.

However, as long as I can help them fight the war, that's enough!
And they even gave them food.

The food smells amazing!
After years of hard work in Xia City, it's rare for them to have such a clean and delicious meal!

And there's meat every now and then!
This day...

If we could continue living like this, it wouldn't be so bad.

However, they also understood in their hearts.

They are in this state now thanks to His Highness the Crown Prince.

what?
The deposed crown prince?
How can you be so blind?
That's their Crown Prince, the future new emperor!
Yes, the guards of Xia City are just that clear about their grudges and favors!
After all, if Sheng Jiu hadn't offered a helping hand, they would already be withered bones beneath the yellow sand.

As for saying things like "one general's success is the foundation of countless lives"...

Ha, will history remember him as Zhang Dazhu or Wang Ergou?
So don't believe the empty promises others make to you; believe the promises you have in your own hands.

　The second update will be at 19 PM.

　　(End of this chapter)