Many children, many blessings; leading female trainees in wilderness survival.

Ye Xiao still remembers the first time he met Sun Weiwei. Sunlight poured in through the French windows, bathing her in a soft glow.

She wore a light blue practice dress, white dance shoes, and her hair was styled in a high bun. Her long neck made her look like a swan preening its feathers.

She made a one-legged spin, her body leaning slightly forward, her arms outstretched, her skirt billowing as if she were about to fly.

At that time, he had just arrived in Jiangning City from a small town. His grandmother, who had raised him, had just passed away, and his life suddenly lost its direction.

Sun Weiwei was like a ray of light, shining into his gloomy life.

The meeting was simple. It was pouring rain that day, and he came to pick up his younger sister, Ye Xiaoran, from school. He encountered her hiding under the eaves, and the two shared an umbrella.

Later we gradually became familiar with each other

Sun Weiwei said she wanted to give it a try with him.

That's just how hormones are during puberty; they don't need a reason, and you don't need to think about the future.

For three months, Ye Xiao felt like he was living in a dream.

Later it really was a dream, and dreams eventually end.

When Ye Xiao encountered Sun Weiwei again, although he pretended not to care, how could he not be moved inside?

She was like his ideal woman; the only way to break free from his obsession was to possess her.

Ye Xiao pushed Chen Yu aside and stood in front of Sun Weiwei: "I've changed my mind."

Ye Xiao reached out and unbuttoned his pants. Sun Weiwei understood.

She lowered her head, her long hair falling down, obscuring her face and what she was doing.

Ye Xiao ran his hand through her hair.

Her hair was still half-wet, cool and refreshing, like a piece of damp silk.

Her breathing became rapid, her breath hot and wet against his skin, one breath at a time, like a small animal tentatively exploring.

She had never done anything like that before.

Because she felt it was humiliating and degrading.

That was the bottom line that Sun Weiwei would never cross in her life.

But now,

She knelt here.

Kneeling before Ye Xiao,

She was doing the things she once despised, yet she felt no humiliation, no resentment.

There was only a strange, almost self-destructive sense of security.

She was using what she had left to redeem a treasure she had lost.

The light on the river surface turned golden.

A cool breeze blew across the water, carrying the scent of water plants and earth.

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(Important plot points were cut by the censors, so the story might seem a bit disjointed. I'll try posting it in the author's notes section. Please, everyone, help me read it every day! Thank you so much!)

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His body slowly relaxed, and his hand slid down from her hair, hanging at his side.

Sun Weiwei's shoulders were shaking.

After a few seconds, she slowly raised her head, her eyes red-rimmed and her eyelashes wet.

Ye Xiao looked down at her calmly.

"I'm only giving you one chance. Staying by my side means you can only die by my side."

"Now, you still have a choice."

Sun Weiwei nodded repeatedly, knowing in her heart that she actually had no other choice.

"Ye Xiao, please take me in. I want to follow you, I want to follow you for the rest of my life."

Ye Xiao's lips curved slightly.

Chen Yu, who had witnessed the entire process, cursed inwardly.

Holy crap, so after all this time, I've actually become part of your play?!

His expression was as captivating as a silent film.

He should be angry, he should rush forward.

But he dared not.

"Fine, you guys are good."

"You just wait."

After uttering those harsh words, Chen Yu left in a fit of rage.

Ye Xiao glanced at the sky. "Let's go back with me."

"Ye Xiao, my mother... is also in this area."

Sun Wei's voice was tinged with embarrassment, "Let's take her with us."

She understood that each additional person meant more supplies, and that in times of danger, it meant protecting an extra person.

However, her mother raised her alone, and she couldn't abandon her mother.

Ye Xiao was surprised to find Jiang Ying there as well.

Jiang Ying is the most snobbish person.

She had never approved of Sun Wei being with him.

Now, he really wanted to see her expression.

"Weiwei, you're mine now, and your mother is my mother. Let's go pick her up."

Sun Weiwei nodded happily and led the way for Ye Xiao.

They walked for about fifteen minutes, passing through a patch of low bushes, and a dwelling came into view ahead.

It was called a dwelling, but it was really just a small area simply enclosed by tree branches.

Several layers of dead leaves and dry grass were laid on the ground, serving as a bed.

Jiang Ying sat on a haystack, her silk shirt wrinkled, a few strands of her neatly styled hair falling down. She looked tired and disheveled, but still tried her best to maintain the last bit of dignity.

She hadn't eaten for two days. Having always been pampered, she had never experienced hunger before.

"Weiwei, you're back?"

Hearing footsteps, she looked up excitedly. "Did you find something to eat?"

"Mom, look who's here." Sun Weiwei pulled Ye Xiao forward.

Jiang Ying got a clear look at Ye Xiao's face.

His expression shifted from anticipation to astonishment. "Why did you bring him?"

Seeing her mother's attitude, Sun Weiwei was afraid that she would say something hurtful, so she quickly expressed her opinion.

"Mom, I want to be with Ye Xiao."

"I'm different..." Before Jiang Ying could finish speaking, Ye Xiao took out two bottles of water and two loaves of bread from his backpack.

Jiang Ying's mouth was still open, the rest of her words stuck in her throat.

Her eyes were fixed on the two bottles of water and the two loaves of bread, and she swallowed hard.

She knew exactly what Ye Xiao meant: if he agreed to let them be together, then these supplies would be hers.

Never mind all that, let's get the food over here first.

"Weiwei, you've grown up."

Jiang Ying tried to soften her expression, "You should make your own decisions. Mom trusts your judgment."

Ye Xiao took a step forward and handed the two bottles of water and two loaves of bread to Jiang Ying.

"Auntie, are you hungry? Come and eat."

Jiang Ying no longer cared about maintaining any semblance of refinement.

She snatched the bottle of water, unscrewed the cap, and tilted her head back to drink it.

Water spilled from the corner of her mouth, trickling down her chin and dripping onto her expensive silk shirt.

She drank half a bottle of water before tearing open the bread bag and taking big bites.

Sun Weiwei watched her mother wolf down her food and swallowed hard.

She hasn't actually eaten anything properly yet.

Ye Xiao glanced at her, then took out two loaves of bread from his backpack. "Eat up."

Sun Weiwei happily took the bread, tore open the packaging, and, being a little better than Jiang Ying, tried her best to maintain her composure by eating it in small bites.

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"Handsome, do you have any more food?"

"We'll do anything as long as you give us food."