I asked you to write a light novel, but you wrote about living?

After Carter left, the spacious executive apartment returned to quiet.

The afternoon sunlight streamed through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, casting long shadows on the floor.

Yu Yin huddled in a corner of the sofa, intently fiddling with the matte gray AI bracelet on her wrist as if she had acquired some rare treasure.

This thing not only has all the functions of an old mobile phone, but it is also extremely convenient. You don't need to touch anything; you can just look at the screen and it lights up.

Yu Yin carefully pulled a crumpled piece of paper from the pocket of her faded old clothes.

That was the contact code her friends left for her.

Yu Yin stared at the screen and carefully entered the numbers on the slip of paper one by one.

She not only added those classmates, but also thought about adding Teacher Chen's contact information.

When she saw the notification on the screen that Teacher Chen had passed the verification, her clear eyes lit up, and she happily shook her wrist.

Time slipped by unnoticed, and evening arrived.

Suddenly, the sizzling sound of hot oil being stir-fried came from behind the semi-transparent glass door of the kitchen.

Not long after, a smell drifted silently into the living room through the crack in the door.

Yu Wenzheng closed his eyes to rest, when suddenly the tip of his nose twitched.

It had a rich, pleasant aroma.

The aroma of onions and garlic is brought out by real vegetable oil, the rich fat from stewing fresh meat, and a subtle, sweet and mellow fragrance of grains.

This is a smell you'll never encounter in that dark, damp basement of the 7th slum, where even the walls are seeping water.

The aroma of the food awakened Yu Wen's already weakened body and his long-standing lack of appetite.

This was the first time he had smelled such a delicious aroma of food since he came into this world.

"Teacher Yu, little sister, it's time to eat."

Aunt Zhang pushed open the kitchen door and placed the dishes on the solid wood dining table.

Yu Yin pushed Yu Wen over.

At the dining table, Aunt Zhang prepared a delicious meal: four dishes and a soup, all brightly colored and appealing to the senses.

In the very center of the table sat a pot of freshly cooked rice, its white surface glistening with steam.

"Aunt Zhang, please sit down and eat with us. There's so much food that my brother and I can't finish it all."

Yu Wen looked at Aunt Zhang, who was still busy, and gently invited her.

"Yes, Aunt Zhang, let's eat together!"

Yu Yin also looked up.

Aunt Zhang, however, very gracefully took half a step back, waved her hands repeatedly, and said with a smile:

"No, Ms. Yu, you and the little girl can eat. The company has strict rules. We housekeepers are absolutely not allowed to sit at the client's table. If I break this rule, I'll lose my job tomorrow."

She pointed to the kitchen: "I left my portion in there. Please enjoy your meal. I won't disturb you any longer."

Hearing her say that, Yu Wen didn't press the matter any further.

Working people at the bottom have their own rules for survival; forcibly breaking them will only harm them.

The brother and sister stopped being polite and started eating with their chopsticks.

For Yu Yin, this was the most delicious and sumptuous meal she had ever eaten in her life.

The little girl held the delicate white porcelain bowl in both hands; the bowl was still warm.

Instead of immediately picking up the tempting pieces of meat, she buried her face deep in the steaming rice bowl, inhaling the fragrant aroma of the rice intently.

The pure, fresh scent of grain filled her large eyes with amazement.

"elder brother……"

She looked up from the bowl, her eyes filled with satisfaction as she gazed at Yu Wen, and sighed softly:

"This rice smells so good! I think I can just eat the rice alone! I don't even need any side dishes!"

Looking at his younger sister's pathetic yet incredibly sincere expression, Yu Wen suddenly had a line of poetry flash through his mind:

The fragrance of rice blossoms heralds a bountiful harvest.

In that world, it was just an ordinary line of poetry; in this world, it has become the most luxurious happiness before our eyes.

Yu Wen smiled and shook his head, picked up a piece of meat and put it in her bowl, saying gently:

"Eat heartily, and from now on you'll have rice and vegetables for every meal."

……

By the time we finished our meal, it was completely dark.

The nights in the central district lack the glaring, chaotic, and aggressive neon lights of the lower district.

The nights here are quiet and bright, exuding a sense of orderly abundance.

Aunt Zhang was quickly and efficiently clearing away the dishes in the kitchen, with the very faint sound of running water.

Yu Yin rubbed her slightly swollen belly, and when she looked up, she met Yu Wen's gaze.

"Brother, I want to go for a walk."

The little girl's voice was crisp and clear, and her eyes sparkled with curiosity about the new world outside.

"Okay."

Yu Wen smiled and patted the armrest of the wheelchair. "Put on that clean coat, let's go for a walk."

Yu Yin cheered, quickly put on her coat, and pushed Yu Wen's wheelchair out the door.

The glass door on the first floor of the apartment slid open, and the evening breeze was clean, carrying a faint fragrance of grass and trees, unlike the stuffy winds in the downtown area that were mixed with the smell of rust and radioactive dust.

Yu Yin pushed the wheelchair and slowly walked forward along the paved path in the community.

The residential area was already bustling with activity.

This kind of liveliness is completely different from the hustle and bustle of the downtown area where people are desperately trying to survive. It has an extremely leisurely, down-to-earth yet very dignified atmosphere, much like the upscale residential areas of first-tier cities in the old days.

In the vast green belts, the concealed lawn lights emit a soft, warm white light.

On the smooth asphalt path, many residents of the central urban area, dressed in comfortable home clothes and sportswear, are taking a walk.

Yu Yin carefully pushed the wheelchair along the wide walkway.

Along the roadside, two or three elderly people were playing holographic chess around a stone table. When a piece was placed, a small, harmless burst of pale blue light would explode in the air. As they placed their pieces, the elderly people chatted leisurely about the federal news from the day.

On the nearby synthetic track, several young people wearing miniature smart sports headphones were running briskly, bringing with them a clean breeze.

Some people were walking around on the grass with strangely shaped but extremely docile electronic pet dogs.

The puppy came running over barking and rubbed against Yu Yin's feet, its metal tail wagging rapidly, making the little girl giggle.

Yu Yin was like an explorer, her eyes simply not enough to see everything.

On both sides of the street, small shops with their doors open were visible.

The elegant 24-hour unmanned convenience store is bathed in bright yet soft white light;

The bakery windows, filled with the rich aroma of milk, were spotless, and the counter displayed exquisite pastries baked from real wheat.

There are also a few semi-open corner cafes, with a few solid wood tables and chairs set up by the roadside. People hold hot drinks and chat quietly in the warm night breeze, occasionally letting out a reserved laugh.

There's no holographic bombardment here, nor deafening bass from the speakers.

Everything was so smooth, orderly, and slow-paced.