Chapter 85: The Chilling Peach Blossom

Fang Ge

Xiuying looked at Yu, who had put on a little weight compared to before, and couldn’t help but tear up.

“Child, you’ve finally put on some weight…”

“It’s all thanks to you. Things are much better at the base now. All those who were up to no good have been driven out.”

Seeing Xiuying’s eyes fill with tears, Yu’s own eyes grew moist as well.

Sang Chu stood silently to the side, watching him.

Grandma, who had come with him, happened to witness this scene and couldn’t help but get teary-eyed herself.

Mùxue stood nearby, holding vegetables in both hands, and called out, “Grandma.”

“I’m fine, just feeling a bit emotional seeing everyone reunited after so many hardships. Who knows when this apocalypse will finally end?”

At her words, everyone fell silent for a moment. After all, in the apocalypse, separation and life-and-death situations had become all too common.

Yi Ping didn’t step forward right away, instead standing beside Sang Chu and watching her.

Sang Chu said, “I know what I’m doing. You go spend some time with your family. Grandma and I will go wash the vegetables and wait for Auntie to come help.”

“Alright.”

Yi Ping nodded silently, and only after watching him leave did she finally take off her backpack, ready for a proper family reunion.

Outside—

Rong Yaru’s younger brother, Rong Siyu, was wandering around. When he saw Sang Chu and the others carrying a pile of fruits, vegetables, and a big heap of meat, his eyes went wide.

He hurried over, grinning cheekily, “Hello, brother and sister! I’m Rong Siyu, Rong Yaru’s little brother. Is there anything I can help with?”

This ordinary person looked even more pampered than Rong Yaru, fair-skinned and delicate, with no sign of hardship.

Sang Chu looked at him and asked, “What can you do?”

“Sis, I can do anything! Just tell me what you need, and I’ll make sure you’re satisfied.”

Sang Chu didn’t stand on ceremony and said directly, “Since you’re so eager, come with me to the kitchen.”

“Okay, okay!”

Rong Siyu was a real social butterfly. In no time, he had Grandma laughing and smiling. Sang Jingwen and Sang Chu exchanged a glance and looked at Lu Minliang.

Lu Minliang quickly sent them a message on his communicator: [There’s nothing wrong with Rong Siyu, it’s just that his family situation is a bit complicated. His whole family dotes on him. Since the apocalypse, all the good food goes to him first, so he hasn’t suffered much. That’s why he’s always using his silver tongue to get close to people—mainly so he can get a little extra food. At least he’s not letting his family starve.]

After reading Lu Minliang’s message and looking at Rong Siyu again, they felt he wasn’t so bad. If he were the type who only knew how to leech off others, they’d have to consider whether to throw him out. But since his family’s troubles were their own, it had nothing to do with outsiders.

“Siyu, there’s a bucket and ladle over there. Take some water up the mountain to your sister and the others. Let them take a break and have some water. Check how much progress they’ve made, and tell them if they’re tired, they can come down to eat before going back up.”

Rong Siyu had been chatting with Grandma Lin, but as soon as Sang Chu spoke, he jumped up and replied, “Got it, Sis! I’ll go right away!”

He was quick and efficient, grabbing the water bucket and dashing out. Grandma Lin watched his retreating figure and smiled, “This child is a good one. Thank goodness he wasn’t…”

Grandma Lin had heard of many boys being abducted, but this child was clearly raised by his family. He was happy to chat with her, never showing any impatience. No matter what you said to him, he’d respond seriously—something rare these days.

Sang Jingwen said, “If you like him, he can keep you company more often.”

“Whether I like him or not isn’t important. What matters is you all.”

Grandma’s words were heartfelt. She was getting old and knew she couldn’t make decisions for everyone just because of her age.

Mùxue watched Grandma’s expression and couldn’t help but smile. She walked over and took Grandma’s hand.

“Grandma, this base is called Peach Blossom Spring. The idea is to create a family in the apocalypse, so of course everyone should be happy here! As for people, well, you’ll know who’s good and who’s bad after spending time together. Having an elder at home is like having a treasure. What you like is the most important!”

“You little rascal!”

Grandma playfully pinched her nose and said, “Enough chatting, go wash the vegetables and get ready for dinner!”

“Okay, will do!”

Mùxue replied cheerfully, then carried the vegetables to the sink. She didn’t cook, but she was good at washing vegetables.

Sang Chu watched Grandma and Lin Mùxue interact, a smile never leaving her face.

Lu Minliang, watching from the side, felt genuinely happy for them and quickly went to help wash vegetables.

Sang Jingwen and Sang Chu’s father also joined in the vegetable washing.

Up on the mountain—

A group of ability users lay sprawled on the ground, exhausted.

“Where does the boss of this base find all this food? It’s so good, but I’m dead tired!”

“Exactly! I’ve never been this tired. It’s killing me!”

Gao Qiuse looked at the peach that had drained all her energy and finally produced a tiny fruit. “I think this stuff could be deadly.”

Rong Yaru said, “Yeah, when I was using my powers to make it grow, I felt like it was constantly trying to suck away my energy, but it was holding back for some reason and didn’t go all out.”

Yu said, “Luckily, this peach was given to us by Sister Sang. Otherwise, I wouldn’t dare eat it!”

“Sis, everyone, Sister Sang sent me to bring you water!”

Rong Siyu came running up, only to be scolded by his sister, “Stop right there, Siyu! Stay where you are, don’t come any closer!”

Rong Siyu had never heard his sister speak to him like that before, so he stopped in his tracks, scratching his head. “Sis, what’s wrong?”

Rong Yaru walked over and said, “That peach was grown by Sister Sang using her powers. It’s very, very dangerous. Don’t go near it. When we get back, tell Dad the same thing—never leave the base without permission. Just stay in the valley and don’t come up here.”

Rong Siyu looked at his sister’s serious face and couldn’t help but shiver. “Is it really that scary?”

His sister wasn’t a timid person. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have been singled out as a blood bag among the ability users. If he hadn’t found out in time and gotten Brother Yi to help, his sister wouldn’t have survived.

Rong Yaru nodded. At that moment, An Hao walked over and said, “Can you guys stop chatting? Where’s the water? I’m dying of thirst.”

An Hao was from the Wufeng Base. He hadn’t known Sang Chu before and had always been kept as a blood bag in the basement. Luckily, Lu Minliang and the others found him alive and rescued him."