220 - Cinderella’s Dream: Together Forever

Chapter 220 Cao Wei was stunned; she hadn't expected Shang Nuan to boldly kiss her like that. Shang Nuan's heart was filled with anxiety, and after the brief kiss, she quickly stepped back and, somewhat flustered, explained, "That's what I mean, Weiwei. Actually, I've liked you for a long time, many years, but I've always been too scared to say it. I'm 26 now. Can I be your girlfriend?" Cao Wei snapped out of her shock, her ears turning red. "I'm also an Alpha, how can I be your girlfriend?" "Well, if you prefer being on top, I don't mind. I'll follow your lead. Let's give it a try, shall we?" Shang Nuan's eyes sparkled as she looked at Cao Wei, making her blush even more. Cao Wei gently pushed Shang Nuan away, her eyes flickering as she said, "Don't talk nonsense. I'm your superior." "A superior can also be a girlfriend. If that doesn't work, Xiao Yu is right—I could be your little lover. Wouldn't that be nice, Weiwei?" Shang Nuan's voice softened, as she had mustered the courage to say the words she'd kept in her heart for years. Deep down, she had a feeling that Cao Wei had feelings for her too. Cao Wei cleared her throat and glared at Shang Nuan. "Speak properly. No flirting." "I'm flirting with my girlfriend, not my superior. Besides, you're 34 now. If you don't date soon, you might have trouble with your stamina later." Shang Nuan mumbled the last part softly, but Cao Wei heard it clearly. "Hah, what do you mean by that? Are you saying I can't do it anymore?" Cao Wei took two steps closer to Shang Nuan and asked. "You won't know until you try," Shang Nuan mumbled, noticing Cao Wei staring at her. Cao Wei's Alpha competitiveness was piqued. She was 34, but she was still in great shape. Shang Nuan didn't believe her, so she felt the need to prove herself. She chuckled coldly, picked up the satellite phone on the desk, instructed her secretary to reschedule all her morning appointments, and then turned her gaze to Shang Nuan. "Alright, let's try. Just see if you can handle it later." "No one's sure who can't handle it yet," Shang Nuan mumbled. With those words, Shang Nuan was pulled into the bedroom by Cao Wei. That afternoon, Cao Wei sat in her office dealing with paperwork, occasionally rubbing her waist, while Shang Nuan sat with a content expression, attentively asking if Cao Wei needed anything. "Weiwei, are you thirsty? I'll get you some hot water," Shang Nuan cheerfully took Cao Wei's cup and headed out. "Call me Commander Cao! And what are you laughing about?" Cao Wei glared at Shang Nuan, gritting her teeth. Just because she'd lost focus for a moment in the morning and let Shang Nuan ambush her, she swore it wouldn't happen again. "Okay, Weiwei, I won't laugh. I'll get you some water. If it happens again, I'll yield to you next time," Shang Nuan's lips curled into an unstoppable smile. "Who needs you to yield? Just wait. Let's see about tomorrow night. I was caught off guard this morning," Cao Wei grumbled, dissatisfied. "Yes, yes, yes. You yielded to me, that's why I succeeded. Let's try again tomorrow," Shang Nuan agreed with Cao Wei, knowing she would benefit from another try. Despite her imposing reputation, in bed, Cao Wei was as soft as ever and no match for her. Shang Nuan happily fetched hot water and returned to place it on Cao Wei's desk. "Commander Cao, drink some water and take a break. You've been working on those documents for ages." Cao Wei shot Shang Nuan another glare. "It's all because of you, wasting half my morning." "It was my fault. But I'm staying here to help you with the documents, right?" Shang Nuan replied obediently, sitting by Cao Wei's side. Meanwhile, Chen Wan and Qin Ke had managed to appease their respective wives. That afternoon, Chen Wan and Jiang Yanxin took Zai Zai and the dogs out to play. Using points, Chen Wan redeemed a riding toy car for Zai Zai, pulling it along with a rope while the little one sat contentedly, gripping the steering wheel. Passersby watched with envy as Chen Wan and the others played with the child. As conditions in the First District improved, some people began to consider having children. Zai Zai sat in his toy car, and the dogs affectionately nudged him. Chen Wan chuckled, shaking his head. Who would guess these cute dogs were actually third-level mutant animals? The dogs, having been cooped up for a while, ran around freely, occasionally jumping up on Chen Wan and Jiang Yanxin to nuzzle them. Chen Wan and Jiang Yanxin found a shady spot to rest and play with Zai Zai and the dogs. The little one had grown a lot recently, his short legs now more agile as he scrambled for the ball with the dogs. Two days later, Chen Wan checked in with Cao Wei about taking the RV out for a spin with Zai Zai and the others, wanting to test its flying capabilities, which they hadn't tried before. Yi Yi drove them to a town two or three hours from the First District, filled up the RV's fuel tank at several gas stations, and then began testing the flight mode. Once the flight mode was activated, retractable wings emerged from the sides, and a large rotor appeared on the roof. The RV even had a landing gear mechanism, and the control panel showed slight changes. Yi Yi pulled the control lever, and the rotor on the roof spun, gradually lifting the RV into the air and steadily gaining altitude. The little one pressed his face against the dining room's sofa window, watching the ground grow distant, excitedly calling out to Chen Wan, "Mommy, we're flying!" Chen Wan patted Zai Zai's cheek, gently soothing, "Yes, we can fly now. Are you happy?" Zai Zai nodded vigorously. "Happy! I've never flown before." The little one was fascinated by the scenery outside, refusing to budge from the window. Ye Lan and the others were equally astonished at the RV's versatility, serving as both a boat and now a plane, which they had never anticipated. After confirming that all flight functions were operational, Yi Yi gently landed the RV in an open area. On the return journey, Chen Wan and company encountered two third-level mutant cows. Upon seeing them, Chen Wan's eyes lit up, just as the mutant cows' eyes lit up at the sight of humans. For a moment, it was unclear who was predator and who was prey. As the mutant cows attempted to charge, Yi Yi quickly restrained them with two mechanical arms. Chen Wan and Qin Ke hurried down from the RV, while the mutant cows struggled desperately, unable to break free from the mechanical restraints. Standing in front of the cows, Chen Wan examined them, noting that one was male and the other female. Turning to Qin Ke, Chen Wan mused, "I wonder if mutant cows produce milk. It's been ages since Yang Yang had any milk." "They should, right? There's a female here," Qin Ke replied, her attention also on the female cow. Sensing the two-legged creatures' gaze, the cow bared her teeth, trying to intimidate Chen Wan and Qin Ke. With a short run, Chen Wan leaped onto the female cow's back. Despite the cow's attempts to buck her off, Chen Wan remained firm, landing a few solid punches, forcing the cow to comply. Qin Ke faced the cow, noting, "Alright, it looks like it's about to cry." Amused, Chen Wan descended from the cow and confirmed that the cow's eyes were indeed teary. To be fair, Chen Wan also mounted the bull, giving it the same treatment before she and Qin Ke returned to the RV. The two disgruntled mutant cows were dragged behind the RV by its mechanical arms, leaving a trail of regret. Never before had they been bullied by humans like this since the apocalypse began. Back inside the RV, Chen Wan was delighted. After washing her hands, she scooped up the little one, kissing him as she announced, "Baby, Mommy found cows for you. Maybe soon, you'll have fresh milk every day." "Milk, milk!" Zai Zai exclaimed vigorously, nuzzling against Chen Wan affectionately. The mutant cows at the rear were oblivious to their fate of becoming Zai Zai's personal dairy. It's been almost a year since the little one had real milk, having to settle for powdered milk instead, so the mention of fresh milk had him thrilled. Upon their return, Chen Wan and company were met with curious onlookers. One of the guards, familiar with Chen Wan and the others, asked, "Commander, where'd you find the mutant cows?" "Encountered them on the road. Just happened to be a male and a female, so I brought them back for Yang Yang as dairy cows," Chen Wan explained with a smile. The guard pressed his lips together, hesitant to speak. In the entire First District, Chen Wan was probably the only one who could treat third-level mutant cows as dairy cows, given she was known for wrestling with third-level mutant lions. "Oh, that's quite good. Kids can grow taller by drinking plenty of milk," the guard replied with a smile. "That's what I thought too. If we have extras, we can share with you all," Chen Wan replied, exchanging a few more pleasantries with the guard before Yi Yi drove them back into the First District with the two mutant cows. The news of Chen Wan bringing back mutant cows quickly spread throughout the First District, even reaching Cao Wei, who came over with Shang Nuan to see the spectacle. As soon as people noticed Cao Wei arriving, they made way for her. Cao Wei looked at the towering mutant cows with a complex expression and turned to Chen Wan, "I heard you're planning to use them as dairy cows. Is that even possible?" Chen Wan chuckled, "Absolutely. Just watch—Qin Ke has already milked half a bucket. I'll make some double-skin milk pudding later. Commander, now that our base is stable, it's time to consider breeding more mutant cows. With more kids around, milk will surely become a scarce commodity." Cao Wei glanced at the somewhat disgruntled mutant cows and shook her head with a chuckle, "I'll think about it. You all really have something going on, using mutant cows as dairy cows." "Indeed," Chen Wan replied with a laugh, patting the mutant cow's head.