Reborn in the Post-Apocalyptic World: Building Infrastructure

"This is..."

Li Xueying snatched it over.

Su Rou smirked, a malicious smile on her face. "Miss Li is not a child. I don't need to tell you what this is, do I?"

Li Xueying tightly grasped the small bottle, her breath becoming somewhat rapid.

"If this plan succeeds, you'll benefit from it."

"I don't want any benefits. I just want Su Ling to get lost."

"That's not a problem."

Li Xueying readily agreed; her hatred for Su Ling was deep-rooted.

That evening, Li Xueying put in some effort and made a pot of porridge. She handed a bowl seasoned with condiments to Sheng Hongye and stood by, watching him eat.

Sheng Hongye didn't suspect anything and quickly finished the porridge.

Li Xueying became excited and exchanged a knowing glance with Su Rou.

Su Rou immediately called Gu Kai Xuan over.

"Sweetie, go and play in Auntie's room. Auntie will play checkers with you."

Gu Kai Xuan didn't like Su Rou, but after all, he was just a child. Upon hearing that someone would play with him, he became happy.

He reached out and held Su Rou's hand, and in a childish voice, he said, "Okay. Uncle, I'll play with Auntie for a while."

"Go ahead."

Sheng Hongye put down his bowl and took Geng Hao downstairs for a patrol.

"Brother Ye, I'll accompany you. Geng Hao's leg just recovered, so let him rest," Su Rou said, trying to flatter him.

Geng Hao didn't appreciate it at all and stood up, saying, "I'm fine, Brother Sheng. Let's go."

Li Xueying was furious and secretly cursed Geng Hao for being so clueless.

She then put on what she thought was a charming smile and coquettishly said, "It takes a hundred days to recover from a bone injury. You can't get better so quickly. Go back and lie down."

After saying this, she hooked her arm with Sheng Hongye's. "Brother Ye, let's go."

Sheng Hongye pulled his hand back and coldly said, "Women should stay in their rooms. There's no need for you to join the patrol. Geng Hao, let's go."

After saying that, he left the room without looking back.

Guan Yuxin couldn't hold back and burst into laughter.

Li Xueying instantly became enraged and turned to ask, "What are you laughing at?"

Guan Yuxin pretended to be puzzled and looked at Li Xueying. "Did the base establish new regulations? Are laughter not allowed?"

Li Xueying's face turned blue. "You're clearly laughing at me."

Su Ling frowned and put down her bowl.

"Does Miss Li have any shortcomings? Is laughing not allowed?"

"You're the one with shortcomings! Just wait and see!"

Li Xueying stomped in her high heels and slammed the door shut with a bang.

Professor Bai shook his head. There's no way Sheng Hongye could like a woman like her.

Then he put down his bowl and looked at Su Ling.

"Girl, where did you dig the soil? Can you show me?"

Su Ling smiled and said, "Sure, I'm done eating too."

The two of them went outside the yard. Su Ling led Professor Bai to the spot where she had dug the soil, and he immediately grabbed some and carefully examined it.

Previously, he had also dug soil from the same pit, so why didn't anything sprout?

Watching Professor Bai's serious and earnest expression, Su Ling felt a little sorry for him.

She squatted down and touched his seedling pot.

Instantly, that feeling of blood connection surged again.

Su Ling even "saw" the seeds stretching their bodies in the soil, gradually breaking out of their shells.

The process was slow, but extremely vivid.

Su Ling was somewhat surprised. Could this be her unique ability?

If her speculation was correct, then there was hope for this world.

Then, she remembered the madman she had encountered during the day.

Mother Earth, the last hope.

Could it be that what he said meant this?

Thinking back to the madman's bizarre gaze on her, Su Ling couldn't help but shudder.

It was a penetrating look, not sharp, but as if it could see through one's soul.

Su Ling even had a feeling that he knew about her ability.

Perhaps, he was also like Liu Yu, awakened with some kind of precognitive ability.

But what kind of place was Panlong Island?

Why did he keep emphasizing those three words?

Before long, she heard Professor Bai exclaiming in joy.

"It's sprouted, it really sprouted!"

Sheng Hongye and Geng Hao were coming back, and the setting sun's rays elongated his tall figure, making his long legs even more extraordinary.

Seeing Professor Bai happily dancing, the two of them immediately approached.

"Professor Bai, have you discovered something good again?" Geng Hao asked.

Professor Bai was excited as he lifted the pot, like presenting a treasure, he showed it to the two.

"Take a look, the seeds I planted have also germinated. It seems that the soil after the natural disaster has some kind of fertility-boosting ability for crops. This is incredible news!"

Su Ling pursed her lips; she couldn't bear to dampen Professor Bai's enthusiasm, and she didn't want to reveal her ability.

This ability, like the system, was too extraordinary. If someone with ill intentions found out about it, she would lose her peace again.

Most importantly, she currently lacked the means to protect herself. If only the heavens could grant her an invulnerable body, then she could cultivate a piece of land and build her own invisible fortress.

Lost in thought, she suddenly felt a pair of eyes landing on her face.

Sheng Hongye held the seeds but was looking at her, his deep eyes carrying a hint of inquiry.

Su Ling quickly cleared her throat and pretended to be cheerful, saying, "What Professor Bai said is possible. Maybe the soil is more suitable for planting now. It's a pity we don't have any land; otherwise, we could try it."

Sheng Hongye's lips curled up, and his deep voice said, "That's easy. Tomorrow, we'll pull out all the flowers and trees in the flower bed, and you and Professor Bai can plant them here."

Professor Bai became immediately excited. "Great! If the seeds can grow, we can find a new base. We won't have to worry about food and vegetables in the future."

Sheng Hongye nodded, "Perhaps we can go and see Panlong Island."

Su Ling looked surprised, raising her head. "Is this place really there?"

Sheng Hongye's tone was somewhat heavy. "It is, but it's not on the map."

"Then where is it?" Geng Hao asked curiously.

Sheng Hongye suddenly staggered, and his face inexplicably turned a bit red.

He supported his forehead. "Let's talk about this later."

Professor Bai immediately asked, "Xiao Ye, what’s wrong with you? Not feeling unwell?"

"I'm fine. Let's go upstairs."

Sheng Hongye opened the gate of the base but swayed.

Su Ling was sensitive enough to notice and couldn't help but ask, "Mr. Sheng, do you want me to find some medicine for you to take?"

Sheng Hongye turned his head, and the bloodshot in his pupils startled Su Ling.

"You..."

"I'm fine."

Sheng Hongye said and quickly went upstairs.

Li Xueying immediately came to greet him.

"Brother Ye, what's wrong with you?"

She reached out and supported Sheng Hongye, feeling that his arm was extremely hot.

A smug smile appeared on her lips.

The medicine had taken effect.