89 - Cinderella’s Dream: Together Forever

"Alright, good then. We'll be off now and have the nurse come by again tomorrow for another infusion." "Sure, take care." Jiang Zhao Yuan and Ye Lan saw them off. Regardless of their motives, those people did help in some way. Chen Wan gave little Zai Zai a gentle bounce in her arms and looked around at everyone, "Let's each find a room to rest in. Since we're here, we might as well settle in. We'll figure a way out eventually." Ye Lan, worried about her daughter, glanced at Chen Wan and the others, "You all go and rest. I'll stay with Wan Ning." "No need, Aunty. I'll stay with her. Besides, I can change the IV and remove the needle. You've had a long day; there's hot water here. Take a bath and rest early," Yi Yi suggested, thinking that she was bored anyway, and watching over Jiang Wanqing could help pass the time. She'd rather not be stuck alone in a room, feeling stifled. "Huh? Is that appropriate?" Ye Lan hesitated, considering Yi Yi was a beta, while her daughter was an Omega. Yi Yi quickly caught on to Ye Lan's concern, thanks to her neural network's swift analysis of human thoughts. She chuckled softly, "Aunty, are you still unsure about me? I'm Chen Wan's good friend, just here to look after Miss Jiang. I wouldn't do anything inappropriate." Seeing Yi Yi put it so clearly, Ye Lan turned to Chen Wan to gauge her opinion. Chen Wan nodded in agreement and smiled at Ye Lan, "You and Dad should rest early. Yi Yi is reliable, I promise. Plus, she has boundless energy and doesn’t need much rest at night." Reassured by Chen Wan's words, Ye Lan felt at ease. She had a soft spot for Chen Wan, akin to seeing her through rose-tinted glasses. Nonetheless, she still reminded Yi Yi, "Young people shouldn't stay up all night. Rest when you can, and thank you for looking after Wan Ning." "No problem, Aunty. Don't worry about it," Yi Yi replied with a light-hearted smile. With her naturally appealing looks and the perpetual hint of a smile on her face, Yi Yi left a good impression on Ye Lan. It wasn't easy to find someone reliable to have by your side during apocalypse times, so Ye Lan thought it might be good for the young people to interact more. She then headed back to her room with Jiang Zhao Yuan. Qin Ke glanced at Chen Wan and advised, "For safety's sake, we should check the villa." Thoughtfully, Chen Wan nodded, fearing surveillance cameras or listening devices might be installed in the villa. It was best to conduct a thorough sweep. Handing little Zai Zai over to Jiang Yan Xin, Chen Wan said tenderly, "Darling, you and Yangyang go back to the room and wait for me. I'll check the villa with Qin Ke." "Who says I’m waiting for you? Me and the baby are going to sleep," Jiang Yan Xin huffed, giving Chen Wan a sidelong glance. However, Zai Zai vehemently protested, "No way! No sleep-sleep, I want Mommy to tell stories." Chen Wan chuckled, pinching Zai Zai's little cheeks. "Alright, I'll tell you a story when I get back. Be good." It was only then that Zai Zai nodded his little head. Both Chen Wan and Qin Ke were experienced in reconnaissance and checked the entire villa thoroughly, including all the rooms, to ensure no devices were hidden. Only then did Chen Wan breathe a slight sigh of relief, patting Qin Ke on the shoulder. She turned to Qin Ke, "I doubt things will be that simple. Tomorrow might bring new challenges. We’ll have to understand the situation first and find a chance to get out." Qin Ke nodded in agreement, "Yeah, there's no such thing as free lunch. They just want us to willingly serve them. We shouldn't mention this to Aunty and the others to avoid worrying them." "Right, there has to be a way. Smoke is waiting for us. No matter what happens, we have to make it out alive." "Sure thing, surviving is key. It's getting late, let's rest. I see Yan Xin is still upset. Maybe you should go back and apologize. But honestly, Chen Wan, I didn't think you had such a past," Qin Ke teased with a wink, the gossip noticeable. "Tch, I was momentarily blinded. I'm not interested in others now. I don't even need to apologize; Yan Xin listens to me," Chen Wan mumbled, though her voice grew quieter and less confident as she spoke. "Oh, really? I didn't see that," Qin Ke quipped, then quickly hurried back to her room. Chen Wan felt that the usually stoic Qin Ke had turned cheeky. Was her fear of her wife that obvious? And besides, can a strong Alpha actually be afraid? It was more about respect. When Chen Wan returned to her room, she found Jiang Yan Xin giving Zai Zai a warm bath. The little guy had been in the tent all day and was quite sweaty, but now he was blissfully happy, giggling "hehehe" in the bathroom. Listening to his laughter curved Chen Wan's lips into a smile. After more than half an hour, Jiang Yan Xin emerged from the bathroom, holding a drowsy Zai Zai. She nearly burst into laughter upon seeing Chen Wan looking so pitifully at her, but she managed to hold back, pursing her lips. Chen Wan still hadn't properly coaxed her, and she couldn't just let her off the hook like that. Chen Wan blinked innocently at Jiang Yan Xin and said, "Wifey." "What?" Jiang Yan Xin raised an eyebrow at Chen Wan. "Nothing, just wanted to call you." Chen Wan smiled with harmless innocence. Jiang Yan Xin's lips twitched in amusement, though she tried to suppress it. Just as their atmosphere was getting a bit charged, Zai Zai interrupted: "Mommy, hurry up and wash, and then tell a story." Chen Wan shifted her gaze from Jiang Yan Xin to Zai Zai, who sat on the bed with his little chubby legs exposed. Ruffling the stack of chubby rolls on his legs, she resignedly headed to the bathroom. This little rascal! She was just about to make up with her wife. Jiang Yan Xin watched Chen Wan head to the bathroom and, once out of sight, couldn't help but chuckle softly. Embracing Zai Zai, she praised, "Baby, you're awesome." "Hehe~" Zai Zai didn't know what he had done, but as long as Mommy praised him, he was happy! His chubby legs kicked excitedly. After her shower, Chen Wan changed into a provided robe, noticing the amenities were pleasantly comprehensive. Even a hairdryer was available. She dried her hair before returning to find the little one asleep in Jiang Yan Xin’s arms. Chen Wan pursed her lips, grabbed a few cushions from the sofa to prop up on the bed’s right side, then leaned closer to pick up Zai Zai. Jiang Yan Xin didn’t budge, gently questioning Chen Wan, "What are you doing?" "Just moving the baby over there so he can sleep soundly," Chen Wan replied matter-of-factly. After all, they slept like this in the RV. Jiang Yan Xin huffed lightly, "No, I want to hold Yangyang tonight. You sleep on your own over there." "Ah? Come on, wifey, I've missed you. Let's let Yangyang sleep over there," Chen Wan suggested softly, a little closer, with a smile. "You miss me? And yet you coincidentally ran into Wu Qian Ran? Didn’t she say she doesn’t mind if you have a few Omegas around? She’s okay with it," Jiang Yan Xin rolled her eyes. Though she knew Chen Wan had changed, she couldn't help but feel a tad jealous. Chen Wan was hers, after all. Wu Qian Ran was pretty bold to make such comments. "It was purely by chance, and I'm not interested in her. I already have a wife," Chen Wan murmured, leaning in to gently kiss Jiang Yan Xin's corner of her mouth. Seeing Yan Xin not resist, she grew bolder, kissing her lips softly, coaxing her, "Wifey, can we let Yangyang sleep over there? Otherwise, it’s inconvenient." Jiang Yan Xin found Chen Wan’s sincerity amusing. Her Alpha was all kisses and hugs, getting flustered over something as simple as a shower. What inconvenience could there be? Seeing Jiang Yan Xin bury her face in the pillow with laughter, Chen Wan felt a bit wronged and called softly, "Wifey?" Relenting, Jiang Yan Xin carefully handed Zai Zai to Chen Wan. She was curious to see what sort of 'inconvenience' Chen Wan might fear. Chen Wan didn’t understand why Jiang Yan Xin was amused, assuming her wife was no longer upset. She swiftly moved Zai Zai to the right side of the bed and then snuggled in next to Jiang Yan Xin. Jiang Yan Xin didn’t stop her, instead feigning sleep while waiting to see what Chen Wan intended to do. Propping herself up, Chen Wan saw Jiang Yan Xin had her eyes closed and playfully tugged on her hand, "Wifey? Aren’t you going to snuggle with me?" Jiang Yan Xin chuckled quietly into her pillow, knowing that her Alpha was nothing but chaste, content with mere kisses and cuddles. Hearing Chen Wan's naïve plea made her chuckle even more. After several minutes, Jiang Yan Xin finally calmed down a bit, nestling into Chen Wan and studying her Alpha tenderly. Her Alpha was so endearingly well-behaved, entirely harmless, which melted her heart into soft affection. She leaned upward, pressing a kiss to Chen Wan’s lips, her eyes bright. "I’m not mad, and I know you wouldn't do anything nasty. I just get jealous when she wants to cling to you. You're mine alone." Hearing Jiang Yan Xin’s declaration, Chen Wan turned a shade of pink, pulling her closer with a contented hum, "I’m yours, wifey." "Still, I’m not quite at ease with staying here. Can we really leave?" Jiang Yan Xin mused after a playful moment, concern creeping back as she thought about their precarious situation. "The defenses of this base are quite robust; it has three layers. Aside from leaving through the main gate, there's no other way out. Don't worry, I'll figure something out. The world is so chaotic now—today this base might be safe, but who knows what tomorrow will bring? Comfort your parents and ensure they eat and drink well here. Leave the rest to me," Chen Wan said softly. "Okay, I'm just worried those people might still have their eyes on you and Qin Ke." The better their accommodations, the more uneasy Jiang Yan Xin felt. "They're definitely keeping tabs on us. It's unavoidable. But you know how I am; when the time comes, I'll deal with it. Didn't we already dismantle Xiang Jiawei’s forces? We must stay alert but not anxious," Chen Wan reassured her. "Alright, let's get some rest. We don't know what tomorrow will bring," Jiang Yan Xin agreed, her mind drifting away from amorous thoughts given their circumstances. Such moments were better saved for the safety of their RV. "Goodnight, wifey," Chen Wan wished her goodnight, closing her eyes to rest. Since the base wanted something from them, they weren’t likely to act rashly anytime soon. Meanwhile, Yi Yi had already started the second infusion for Jiang Wanqing. Looking down, she noticed Jiang Wanqing staring up at her in a daze.