Do you think this world is serious?

As usual, Cecilia Schariac, Maria Schariac, and Angelia Schariac did not buy much during their shopping trip. They only bought a set of sportswear each, considering that they would be starting training soon.

The sportswear is lightweight, comfortable, and breathable, while also having a slimming effect, perfectly highlighting the beautiful figures of the three Shaniat sisters.

Even the youngest, Angela Shaniat, could be described as having a "curvy figure" and a rather perfect physique.

Maria Shaniat did not order the items Chen Xiuming needed directly. Instead, she waited until they finished shopping before placing the order and paying, ensuring that the items she ordered online would be delivered to the house after they had finished tidying it up.

Maria Shaniat and Angela Shaniat were relatively weak and could only move small items or clean the house, while Chen Xiuming and Cecilia Shaniat were responsible for moving the heavier or larger furniture.

The furniture that was moved out didn't even need any extra processing; Maria Shaniat could simply make a phone call to a company that would recycle discarded furniture.

Maria Shaniat didn't care about the furniture recycling price, which made the cleaning process so quick that the online orders hadn't even arrived by the time the house was completely emptied.

"Brother-in-law~" Angelia Shaniat called out weakly, "Maria and I also want to exercise, is that okay?"

“Of course, no problem, but…” Chen Xiuming looked at Angelia Shaniat with a hint of doubt in his eyes, “Can you keep it up?”

Given Maria Schariac's personality, once she decides to exercise, she will definitely stick to it to the end, but Angela Schariac may not be so sure.

Angelia Shaniat looked displeased and said, "Brother-in-law, you're underestimating me! Although I can't compare to Cecilia and Maria, I do have things I'm good at!"

"Oh? What is it?"

"That...this..."

Faced with Chen Xiuming's persistent questioning, Angela Shaniat stammered and could not give a definite answer.

After a moment, she mustered her courage and replied, though her argument was weak, "I'm very good at eating cake and ice cream!"

"This is nothing to be proud of."

Maria Shaniat reached out and gently tapped Angelia Shaniat's head, her expression somewhat helpless.

Chen Xiuming was also somewhat helpless, but he didn't forget to speak up for Angela Shaniat.

"Maria and Angelia can train with me then."

That being said, Chen Xiuming did not expect Maria Shaniat and Angela Shaniat to develop much strength.

With less than a month left before the world bubble resets, even intense training couldn't make the two girls withstand the shadow of the metrical child.

The main purpose of the exercise was actually to give Maria and Angela Schariac something to do, or at least prevent them from being too idle.

As for Cecilia Shaniat, she familiarized herself with the feel of using a lance by referring to various videos.

Although they didn't know if the Quantum Shadow would attack again, Chen Xiuming and Cecilia Shaniat agreed that they should be prepared to deal with any attack at any time, and at the very least, avoid a hasty response like the recent attack.

If Cecilia Shaniat hadn't been worried that Chen Xiuming wouldn't be able to handle it, she would have even wanted to use her rest time to improve her strength, that is, to constantly push Chen Xiuming to his limits.

The house renovation plan was very simple: just cover the floors and walls with protective pads to ensure that you won't get injured during exercise, and place various fitness equipment.

The former will be handled by Maria Shaniat and Angela Shaniat, while the latter will be handled by Chen Xiuming and Cecilia Shaniat.

……

With the indoor training facility now complete, Chen Xiuming and the three Shaniat sisters spend most of their time there, either exercising or familiarizing themselves with their abilities.

Just like Cecilia Schariac from "The Original World," Cecilia Schariac from "The World Bubble" also demonstrates exceptional talent.

Even though her strength couldn't be increased on her own like the Valkyries, her lance-wielding skills improved rapidly, and she even made targeted modifications based on her own powerful physique.

Although Chen Xiuming's changes were not as dramatic as Cecilia Shaniat's, they were still significant.

The support he received from Cecilia Schariac during this period greatly improved his physique, and the increase in Honkai energy allowed him to better practice Honkai energy shaping.

In addition, he improved the items he could shape from chains, which had low technical requirements, to most common cold weapons. Even with targeted learning, he could barely shape a revolver.

Although Maria Shaniat always wanted to take her relationship with Chen Xiuming to the next level, whenever the opportunity arose, she would turn into a "failed lizard," revealing the timid side of a shy young girl, and never truly muster the courage.

After hesitating for about a week, Maria Shaniat finally mustered up the courage.

"Go Maria!"

Cecilia Shaniat chuckled and encouraged Maria Shaniat, then, using the excuse that she had run out of Chinese medicine, she took Angelia Shaniat out to buy more, leaving Chen Xiuming and Maria Shaniat alone at home.

Maria Shaniat felt her heart pounding wildly, and the vibrations seemed to grow louder and louder, making her feel deafened.

Chen Xiuming was focused on reviewing the firearms information and did not notice Maria Shaniat's unusual reaction.

Maria Shaniat took several deep breaths to calm her tense, restless, and even excited heart, and then quietly moved to Chen Xiuming's side.

"Maria, is there something you need from me?"

"Ah—yes, I do need to talk to my brother-in-law about something."

When she heard Chen Xiuming call her name, Maria Shaniat was startled and then unconsciously twirled her temple, looking embarrassed.

Chen Xiuming put down his phone, looking at Maria Shaniat beside him with a puzzled expression, waiting for her to continue.

Maria Shaniat took a deep breath, her limbs trembling with nervousness, but she still mustered her courage.

"Sister, brother-in-law, will you... will you hate me? After all... after all, I used to dislike you..."

“You’re Cecilia’s sister, how could I possibly hate you?”

Hearing Chen Xiuming's answer, Maria Shaniat felt both delighted and somewhat disappointed and resentful.

She didn't want to be seen as just "Cecilia's sister" in Chen Xiuming's eyes.

The tension and excitement in her heart spread rapidly like a plague, breaking through Maria Shaniat's mental defenses in the blink of an eye, invading her brain and overwhelming her reason.

As her reason crumbled, Maria Shaniat suddenly felt much lighter, and the words that were difficult to say were now easy to utter.

"Brother-in-law, I want to become stronger—I want to have enough power to change the future, or even seize it!"

"what?"

Chen Xiuming realized something was wrong and vaguely guessed what Maria Shaniat was going to say.

"Brother-in-law, I know the reason Cecilia became so strong is because of you, so—"

Maria Shaniat took Chen Xiuming's hand, her face flushed, and earnestly asked, "Brother-in-law, can we be lovers?"

31. Cecilia's "ward rounds"

Cecilia and Angela Shaniat waited from morning until noon, but still received no message from Chen Xiuming, and immediately realized something was wrong.

Seemingly realizing something, Cecilia Shaniat stopped waiting for Chen Xiuming's message and hurriedly took Angelia Shaniat home.

After hurriedly opening the door, she casually tossed the Chinese medicine into the entryway and rushed into the bedroom.

Cecilia Shaniat did not knock, but turned the doorknob and entered Maria Shaniat's bedroom, where she saw the scene inside.

At this moment, Chen Xiuming had already fallen into a deep sleep, while Maria Shaniat held him with a contented, happy, and joyful expression, not falling asleep like him.

“Maria—shouldn’t you explain this to me?”

Cecilia Shaniat narrowed her eyes, and although the smile on her lips was warm and gentle, it sent a chill down Maria Shaniat's spine.

"Hey, hey? Sister Cecilia, you, you're back."

Maria Shaniat immediately straightened up, lowered her head, and obediently walked to Cecilia Shaniat, looking like she was admitting her mistake.

Cecilia Shaniat, both dissatisfied and helpless, coldly reprimanded, "Maria, just because I agree to this doesn't mean you can drain Chen Xiuming until he can't get out of bed!"

"I'm sorry... Cecilia, I was so excited that I couldn't control myself."

No matter how Cecilia Schariac scolded her, Maria Schariac remained very obedient and compliant, readily admitting her mistakes.

Angela Shaniat struggled to lift the Chinese medicine placed in the entryway, looking thoughtfully at the messy living room.

Then, hearing the scolding coming from Maria Shaniat's bedroom, she didn't bother to find out what was going on, but instead took the initiative to tidy up the messy living room.

"Maria's clothes and her husband's clothes can be put directly into the washing machine..."

“There are so many water stains. My brother-in-law doesn’t seem like the ‘small fry’ that Sister Maria said he was.”

"Huh? This is my brother-in-law's..."

Angela Schariac glanced furtively around to make sure Cecilia Schariac and Maria Schariac were still in the bedroom, then quietly slipped the garment into her pocket and continued tidying the sofa as if nothing had happened.

Not wanting to disturb Chen Xiuming's rest, Cecilia Shaniat scolded Maria Shaniat a few times before letting Maria Shaniat change her clothes and return to the living room.

"Sister Cecilia, the living room is mostly tidied up, but the water stains on the sofa are a bit hard to clean..."

"Well, I see."

Cecilia Shaniat nodded slightly, her cold expression softening. "Thank you for your hard work, Angelia."

"Hehe~ Sister Cecilia, I'll go put these clothes in the washing machine and take a shower while I'm at it—I've been outside for too long and I've been sweating a lot."

Cecilia Shaniat made a soft nasal sound.

Not long after, Maria Shaniat, wearing only a thin nightgown, timidly walked into the living room.

Cecilia Schariac sat on the sofa, her legs crossed, silently watching Maria Schariac.

Maria Shaniat lowered her head, standing nervously in front of Cecilia Shaniat like a little girl who had done something wrong.

"Sister Cecilia, I was wrong..."

"Hmm? What did you do wrong? Tell me."

Cecilia Shaniat didn't seem angry; instead, she put even more pressure on Maria Shaniat.

"I, this..."

Maria Shaniat hung her head, stammering and unable to give a coherent answer.

Cecilia Shaniat snorted coldly, which made Maria Shaniat shudder.

"Sister Cecilia, I... I shouldn't have forced my brother-in-law..."

Upon hearing this, Cecilia Shaniat's expression softened slightly, and she said, "This is the last time."

"Uh-huh!"

Maria Shaniat nodded repeatedly like a chick pecking at rice, then tentatively took a step forward.

Seeing that Cecilia Shaniat did not react much, he felt relieved and sat down next to her.

"Sister Cecilia, what about Angelia?"

Maria Schariac now knows that the world she has always lived in is a tiny bubble, and she can't help but feel worried for Angela Schariac.

Cecilia Shaniat sighed helplessly and said, "Haven't you already experienced the solution firsthand?"