Apocalypse: The Primordial Pearl Recognizes Its Master, Starting with Infinite Space

Soon, the temporary camp became lively.

The team members cleared the open space in the center of the camp, gathered dry firewood and branches from the surrounding area, and lit several bonfires.

The orange-red firelight illuminated the young faces, dispelling the chill of the apocalypse.

Lin Chen took out a large number of tables, chairs and tents from his spatial storage. Everyone pitched in, and in no time, a temporary banquet hall was set up.

He then took out plates of hot dishes stored from before the apocalypse from his spatial storage—braised pork, steamed fish, stewed ribs, stir-fried seasonal vegetables… steaming hot and fragrant.

Of course, there will also be a variety of drinks, alcoholic beverages, melon seeds, fruits, and so on.

The team members' first New Year's Eve dinner after the apocalypse began in a lively and festive manner.

At the table where Lin Chen was, apart from Liu Feifei, all the other people sitting there were key members at the deputy regimental commander and squad leader level.

He raised his glass, stood up, and his gaze swept across every face in the room. His voice wasn't loud, but it reached everyone's ears clearly: "Thank you all for your hard work and dedication along the way. Happy New Year! May the end of the world end soon, and may we all avenge our families."

Everyone raised their glasses in unison and shouted:

"Happy New Year!"

"May the end times end soon! May I avenge my family soon!"

The wine in the glass reflected the firelight, and he drank it all in one gulp.

During the meal, Liu Feifei noticed that Lin Chen ate very little, only occasionally picking up a bite of food, and mostly watching everyone else eat.

She seemed lost in thought, then leaned closer to him and whispered, "How many shows have you... attended before?"

Lin Chen's expression stiffened slightly, and his hand holding the food paused for a moment.

He cleared his throat and mumbled, "This is the third match."

"Did you go to Sister Qin Lu and Sister Qin Yi's place before?" Liu Feifei blinked.

Lin Chen sighed: "Yes. When did you become so smart?"

Liu Feifei rolled her eyes, but couldn't suppress the smile on her lips: "I've always been smart, okay?"

After the banquet, the girls tidied up the tables and chairs in twos and threes. Some chatted around the campfire, while others started packing their gear.

Lin Chen stood at the edge of the camp, glanced at the night sky in the distance, and patted Liu Feifei on the shoulder: "I'm leaving. Take care."

Liu Feifei nodded, without trying to stop her.

Lin Chen turned around and whistled into the night sky. Little Black swooped down from above and landed steadily in front of him.

He flipped himself onto the eagle, and with a flap of its wings, it disappeared into the night.

Next stop, Suzhou.

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Half an hour later, Lin Chen arrived over Suzhou.

Xiao Hei circled once in the night sky and quickly spotted the campfire on the ground, then swooped down.

Before the Black Hawk had even come to a complete stop, Li Ya had already rushed over.

As soon as Lin Chen landed, she hugged him tightly.

"You seem to have known I was coming?" Lin Chen asked with a smile, putting his arm around her.

Li Ya pouted, her tone slightly reproachful: "You've already rushed to the fourth show, and you only remembered me at the very end. Do you think I wouldn't know?"

Lin Chen sighed, feigning disappointment: "Wasn't this supposed to be the grand finale? I wanted to give you all a surprise, why is it so difficult?"

Li Ya chuckled and looked up at him, "We received your token of appreciation, is that alright?"

The two chatted and laughed as they walked into the temporary camp.

The girls were busy around the campfire when they saw Lin Chen and cheered.

Another flurry of activity ensued: moving tables and chairs, setting out bowls and chopsticks, and serving dishes. Before long, a steaming hot New Year's Eve dinner was laid out on the table.

The camp was filled with laughter and joy; in this post-apocalyptic world, such a scene was a luxury.

The firelight illuminated the girls' smiling faces as they raised their cups and sang. Some laughed and then cried, while others cried and then laughed again.

Lin Chen was surrounded by girls who kept pouring him drinks.

Since it was the last round, he didn't refuse and drank heartily.

Zhou Xiaomin, holding a wine glass, approached Lin Chen: "Brother Lin, this is a toast to you. Thank you for saving us."

Lin Chen waved his hand: "Don't mention it." He downed the wine in his glass in one gulp.

Ma Xiaoyan also came over: "Brother Lin, I also want to toast you. Thank you for taking care of me all this time."

Lin Chen didn't hesitate and downed it in one gulp.

Then, Hua Hua, Xiao He, Su Qingyue and others came over and toasted each of them one by one.

As each person offered a toast, they looked at him with expectant eyes, and Lin Chen could only accept them all.

Soon, the table was piled high with bottles of liquor, and a hint of drunkenness finally crept onto his face.

Li Ya sat beside him, resting her chin on her hand as she watched him drink until his face was flushed red. She couldn't suppress the smile on her lips and made no attempt to help him fend off the drinks.

The firelight danced in her eyes, reflecting a warm glow and a hint of triumph as her scheme was about to succeed.

Lin Chen held his wine glass, his eyes blurry with drunkenness as he looked at the group of girls who had risked their lives with him in the apocalypse. As the alcohol took hold, an indescribable emotion welled up inside him.

He raised his glass and shouted, somewhat indistinctly, "Happy Chinese New Year!"

"Happy Chinese New Year!" the crowd responded in unison, their voices carrying far and wide through the night sky.

In the distance, the ruins of Suzhou stood silently in the night, like a sleeping giant.

But at this moment, no one is afraid.

They believed they would definitely overcome the apocalypse!

The family reunion dinner lasted until late at night, and as the New Year approached, Lin Chen even took out fireworks that he had somehow managed to find.

The girls cheered as they took the gift and happily set it off in the open space outside the camp. Their laughter never stopped; this must have been their happiest day since the apocalypse.

Li Ya leaned on Lin Chen's shoulder and said softly, "I really hope that every Spring Festival can be this happy from now on."

Lin Chen tightened his grip on Li Ya's arm and said, "I definitely will." He paused, then added, "I promise!"

Li Ya snuggled closer to him and nodded vigorously: "Yes, I believe you."

After the fireworks ended, Lin Chen was helped into the room by Li Ya. His steps were already a little unsteady—even with his seventh-level physical body, he was still seven or eight parts drunk today.

As soon as he entered the room, he rubbed his temples and collapsed onto the bed, letting out a long sigh: "Finally over... This is much more tiring than killing zombies."

Li Ya squatted down, gently helped him take off his shoes, and brought him hot water to wash his feet, scolding him playfully, "You rush around to so many events and drink so much alcohol every day, no wonder you're tired."

Lin Chen waved his hand dismissively, a smile playing on his lips, "Tired as I am, I'm happy."

As he spoke, he reached out to help Li Ya up.

Li Ya gently brushed his hand away, a mysterious smile curving her lips: "Wait a minute. It's New Year's Day today, and you prepared a surprise for us, so I've prepared a gift for you too."

Lin Chen was taken aback and looked at her in confusion: "A gift? What gift?"