Seducing and Flirting with Boss O While Stockpiling in the Apocalypse (GL) - Chapter 24

Luo Sheng was stunned for only a few seconds before a sudden realization hit her. It was as if the clouds had parted to reveal the moon. She shot Nan Shuwan a mock-reproachful look, though her expression was full of admiration. “Mhm, this is actually a great way to handle things after the fact…”

What her mother wanted most was for her to start a family. As the years went by, she had lost count of how many times she had been nagged to get married. Furthermore, the original intended purpose of this space ring was for a wedding…

“But what if my mom insists on seeing the other person?” Luo Sheng followed up with a deliberate question.

Communication is so advanced these days; it would be hard not to face that request during a WeChat video call. Plus, her mother was notoriously stubborn; if she couldn’t win her over, the secret would be out…

Nan Shuwan remained unbothered. She adjusted her sitting position and responded fluently, “I’ll just act the part with you.”

Luo Sheng’s eyes lit up; she had been waiting for those exact words. “With your help, I can rest easy.”

Now that they had a plan, Luo Sheng wanted to implement it immediately. Time was short, and they couldn’t afford any more delays. Just as she stood up to reach out to Nan Shuwan, she saw that the woman had already run over to the balcony. Nan Shuwan let out an exclamation of wonder, “I didn’t realize there was such a great spot behind this villa. The scenery is amazing!”

The temperature inside the space was always kept moderate, feeling neither cold nor hot—just right. Food could maintain the freshness it had when it was first put in, a stark contrast to the scorching temperatures outside.

Since the last upgrade, they could stay in the villa for three hours. Luo Sheng checked her phone; they had already been inside for over an hour.

She was anxious and only wanted to get out quickly, so she walked over to Nan Shuwan to offer a few perfunctory words, only to find that the balcony seemed different from what she had seen before…

The light was much brighter. The previously foggy scene was now clearly visible, and Luo Sheng discovered to her delight that the barrier on the balcony had disappeared at some unknown point!

She and Nan Shuwan walked side-by-side onto the balcony and saw that there was actually open land behind the villa! Beyond a back garden, there was a large patch of fertile soil in the center, estimated to be several hundred square meters. Luo Sheng could hardly hide her excitement. With this land, she could stockpile a massive amount of seeds and have a continuous supply of vegetables…

Luo Sheng looked at Nan Shuwan with joy. She truly hadn’t expected that bringing this person into the space would unlock the balcony barrier. She had thought she would need to continue upgrading for that to happen. It seemed Nan Shuwan’s first visit had somehow stimulated the blood-bonded space, almost like a “newbie gift.”

She attributed almost all the credit to Nan Shuwan, feeling a sudden impulse to hug her for the first time.

Luo Sheng nodded with great satisfaction and then smiled at Nan Shuwan. “Let’s go, it’s time to get out.”

Nan Shuwan obediently took Luo Sheng’s hand again. Their palms pressed together, nearly interlocking fingers. With a shared thought, they appeared back in the real world in the living room of 1502.

This back-and-forth travel was just like the fantasy dramas they had watched. Nan Shuwan had adapted quite a bit now; her initial fear was completely replaced by a sense of novelty. She felt this was quite fun and couldn’t restrain the curiosity in her eyes as she looked at the emerald ring on Luo Sheng’s hand again.

In Nan Shuwan’s eyes now, this thing was practically an immortal artifact!

Seeing her like this, Luo Sheng suddenly thought of something. She handed the ring directly to Nan Shuwan and signaled for her to put it on. “Try it. See if you can enter the space by yourself?”

She was curious about the extent of the connection between the ring and Nan Shuwan, so she let her try it alone.

Nan Shuwan’s eyelashes fluttered as she blinked quickly, seemingly excited. Her heart raced as she put the ring on her finger, and then she tried to focus her mind as she had just done.

However, reality contradicted Luo Sheng’s theory. Unexpectedly, the ring didn’t react at all. Nan Shuwan remained standing right in front of her, unmoved.

Nan Shuwan handed the ring back to Luo Sheng, her expression a bit disappointed.

It seemed she couldn’t enter the space alone; she still needed to be brought in. Luo Sheng pursed her lips thoughtfully, yet she also needed Nan Shuwan to get in.

It was like a key in a hand. The owner needs the key to open the door and enter the room, but the key cannot open the door by itself. The owner must hold it to open the door, and for the key to enter the room, the owner must bring it in.

So, Nan Shuwan was now… the key for her to enter the space?

At this thought, Luo Sheng found it funny. The title was strangely fitting and a bit cute. She couldn’t help but pull out her phone, tap away, and change Nan Shuwan’s contact name to “Little Key,” adding an emoji.

Luo Sheng was very satisfied with the nickname and smiled at Nan Shuwan, waving her over. “Come on, Little Key.”

Nan Shuwan, who hadn’t processed the change, was a bit confused. “Huh?”

Sitting in the living room, Luo Sheng immediately called her mother. After a dozen seconds, the other end connected.

“Mom, what are you doing right now?” Luo Sheng heard quite a bit of noise on the line, including what sounded like a child crying. She was confused. “Mom, are you at someone else’s house?”

She asked twice before getting a reply. Luo Xiaoli’s voice was intermittent. After a moment, she hurried to a quiet spot where the noise faded, and Luo Sheng could finally hear her clearly. “Nuonuo, Mom’s just cooking. Have you eaten? What’s up? It’s not about that thing from yesterday again, is it? Mom told you, Mom’s not coming yet. Just take care of yourself!”

Before Luo Sheng could even say two words, she was met with a flurry of refusals. She sighed and said calmly, “I wanted to give you a surprise, but who knew you’d be so stubborn? Your daughter has some big news. Are you coming or not?”

Luo Sheng intentionally left a bit of suspense, her tone sounding helpless. Her expression even matched the mood as she frowned, performing with 100% effort.

Sure enough, Luo Xiaoli’s interest was piqued. Her tone was no longer as urgent and slowed down significantly. “What big news? Why so mysterious?”

“I’m getting married.”

Luo Sheng said those four words very flatly, but to Luo Xiaoli, it was like throwing a bomb into water, instantly whipping up a storm in her heart. Her breathing grew irregular and she started to stutter; she was both shocked and overjoyed.

She had spent half her life hoping her daughter would settle down with a good family. She had tried everything to persuade Luo Sheng before, but her girl refused every time, even claiming she’d stay single forever. The two of them had argued several times over it.

Who would have thought that after a few years of working in the big city, she would suddenly be getting married?

Luo Xiaoli was in a generally good mood; it was a good thing her daughter was willing to start a family. But it was so sudden she found it hard to believe. Moreover, she didn’t know anything about the other person’s looks or family. What if their character was poor?

Thinking of this, Luo Xiaoli began to worry, feeling her daughter might be being too hasty. This was a major life decision; at the very least, she had to vet the person first!

So she tried to suppress her excitement, calmed down, and asked seriously, “Nuonuo, what’s going on? Why haven’t I heard about this? You aren’t joking with Mom, are you?”

“Why would I joke about that?” Luo Sheng remained expressionless. “Young people these days find the right person and have a flash marriage—it’s very normal. I wanted to wait until you were here to tell you, but since you won’t come, I had to tell you early.”

Hearing this, Luo Xiaoli grew even more uneasy. A flash marriage meant they hadn’t known each other long. To decide to marry before thoroughly knowing the other’s background—it was practically a game!

She was full of worry now. True or false, she wanted to fly to her daughter’s side immediately to find out. But her doubts weren’t completely gone, so she probed, “Nuonuo, do you have a photo of your partner? Or a video? Can Mom see what they look like first?”

Here it was. She knew her mother would want to see the person. Luo Sheng didn’t have any photos, so she naturally pushed Nan Shuwan, who was sitting next to her, into view. “Oh, it’s not that much trouble. She’s sitting right next to me; you can take a look. We were just about to eat, but I’m telling you now, don’t be too enthusiastic and scare her…”

Luo Sheng’s protective tone really sold the idea of being in a honeymoon phase. Luo Xiaoli was even more eager now and agreed repeatedly.

Then Luo Sheng hung up and initiated a WeChat video call.

The call connected instantly. Playing a “daughter-in-law” for the first time, Nan Shuwan was still a bit nervous. She sat up straight and put on a sweet smile. She leaned in to greet the camera and saw Luo Sheng’s mother’s face in the top right corner.

Although Luo Xiaoli’s skin was dark, she was very energetic and had a very approachable aura. The moment she saw Nan Shuwan’s face on the screen, her eyes lit up and widened.

This… her daughter-in-law is too beautiful!

It was completely beyond her expectations. Luo Xiaoli was grinning from ear to ear, unable to stop herself from asking questions, completely ignoring her daughter’s warning not to be too enthusiastic.

After praising Nan Shuwan’s looks, she hit her with ten questions in a row. The interrogation-style curiosity was almost more than Nan Shuwan could handle.

Finally, Luo Sheng interrupted her mother’s relentless questioning. “Alright, Mom, that’s enough. The wedding is next week. You must remember to take the flight tomorrow morning. Pack your things tonight. I’ll send the flight info and location to your phone in a bit. Call me anytime if you have questions, okay?”

“Mom isn’t so old she can’t do that. Fine, fine, fine. I’ll let you know before I board tomorrow.” Luo Xiaoli was beaming, especially after talking with Nan Shuwan. Her daughter-in-law was beautiful and sweet-talked her into such a happy state that she wanted to fly over immediately. After hanging up, she joyfully prepared to pack her luggage.

Once her mother had completely agreed, Luo Sheng slumped down. Having finally solved a top priority, she felt immensely relaxed leaning against the sofa.

After resting for a bit, Luo Sheng looked at Nan Shuwan and found her lost in thought. She let out a soft breath and said apologetically, “Sorry to trouble you again. Once my mom arrives, I’ll explain it to her immediately.” As long as she could get her here first, everything else was secondary for now.

But after those words, the two fell into a strange silence. Luo Sheng calmed her nerves and then spoke again after some hesitation. “I’m sorry for only confessing to you now, but I… I had no choice.”

“You don’t need to apologize to me.” Nan Shuwan’s brow was knit, but her tone was calm. “You didn’t have any obligation to tell me. If it weren’t for that space in your hand, we would…”

At that point, Nan Shuwan didn’t continue. Luo Sheng understood her meaning; if not for the space, she likely wouldn’t have bothered with so much. But the die was cast, and there wasn’t much more to say.

Luo Sheng saw that she still looked unhappy and knew exactly what was on her mind. Now that her own affairs were settled, it was time to help Nan Shuwan.

So she smoothed the wrinkles in her clothes and reached out to Nan Shuwan. “Let’s go. Time waits for no one. We’ll just grab a quick lunch outside today.”

Nan Shuwan was confused. “Where to?”

Luo Sheng snapped her fingers and arched an eyebrow. “To get your sister.”

As soon as she said that, joy flared in Nan Shuwan’s heart. Having her biggest concern pointed out so directly gave her a sense of relief. Furthermore, the other woman wasn’t dragging her feet, saying outright they were going to get Nan Chu.

Even though they hadn’t started yet, she felt strangely at ease, sensing a reliable kind of security in Luo Sheng. Nan Shuwan no longer hesitated, smiling as she took Luo Sheng’s hand and called her by the name she’d heard on the phone. “Nuonuo, you’re so good.”