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So tonight, right now, she wants to fulfill all of Nie Qingyun's expectations.
"In that case..."
A sweet smile suddenly appeared on Cheng Yuqiu's lips. Then she slightly spread her legs, stood up straight with her head held high, one hand held horizontally in front of her chest, and the other hand raised high, pointing towards the dome.
Nie Qingyun immediately recognized that this was Cheng Yuqiu's classic move when he debuted as Jony Jio.
The next second, light blue data fragments enveloped the girl's entire body, and her original everyday outfit turned into specks of particles and disappeared, replaced by a rather gorgeous dress.
Cheng Yuqiu maintained his signature stance, and after changing his clothes, his arm suddenly dropped, pointing at Nie Qingyun.
At the same time, all the amplification equipment in the theater emitted sweet and touching sounds.
"from now on!"
"Your gaze must never leave me!"
As soon as she finished speaking, upbeat and fast-paced music suddenly filled the room. The girl leaped lightly, pulled down the microphone hanging above the stage, and struck a classic rehearsal pose once again.
On the other side, Nie Qingyun, who was sitting cross-legged on the ground, had forgotten to wave his glow stick at some point, his gaze completely drawn to the girl in front of him.
This was the first time he had ever watched Cheng Yuqiu perform up close.
Although the young lady was just as sweet and charming as usual, her temperament had undergone a dramatic change.
If the young lady in ordinary times is like a golden butterfly that is always fluttering, then at this moment she is a bright star that can make the moon pale in comparison.
She was born for this stage, shining brightly at all times, making it impossible to look away.
Every gesture she makes has a magical power that makes people fall in love; just one glance is enough to make your heart flutter.
It's as if Hoshino Ai has leaped out of the screen.
For Cheng Yuqiu, everything that is happening now is more than just a performance.
She is now neither a provider of emotional value nor a liar who uses lies to pursue the purest love.
She had already gotten everything she wanted; all she wanted was to give her all to reciprocate his feelings.
When Nie Qingyun came to his senses again, the performance of one song had already ended.
Cheng Yuqiu's chest heaved slightly. Seeing Nie Qingyun's absent-minded appearance, she couldn't help but feel a little smug.
Aside from in bed, she knows better than anyone how to exude a girl's charm.
Of course, everything here is dedicated to that special audience member.
Cheng Yuqiu walked lightly to Nie Qingyun's side, slowly bent down, tucked a strand of golden hair behind her ear, and looked at him with a hint of pride in her eyes:
"How about it?"
"If you want to give someone a compliment, don't hold back. Just say it, and they'll listen carefully."
After saying that, he playfully leaned in and kissed Nie Qingyun on the cheek.
This small, intimate gesture startled Nie Qingyun, who instinctively looked around before letting out a sigh of relief.
Although Cheng Yuqiu is now his girlfriend, he was completely immersed in her performance just now. Being kissed suddenly felt like being secretly delighted to finally shake hands with your favorite idol at a handshake event, only to have the other person suddenly grab your collar and give you a passionate kiss.
"Ahem..." Nie Qingyun quickly concealed his excitement before refocusing his gaze on Cheng Yuqiu and slowly sighed:
"Now it seems that I absolutely cannot die easily in this lifetime."
"Huh?" Cheng Yuqiu, who was waiting for praise, looked a little surprised, completely unaware of why the other party suddenly said such a thing out of the blue.
But Nie Qingyun smiled and continued to explain:
"I've probably used up all my luck to have a girlfriend like you. I don't even know if I'll be reborn as a human in my next life..."
"Pfft! Haha!" Cheng Yuqiu was immediately amused. Today, all her wishes had been fulfilled. She playfully cupped Nie Qingyun's face in her hands.
"Of course, so you'd better cherish me!"
"Since we're having such a happy day, I'll sing you any songs you like."
Nie Qingyun was naturally delighted upon hearing this, and immediately picked up the control terminal to search for Cheng Yuqiu's previously released albums in the music library.
Before he could make his choice, he felt something tug at his back and turned around.
Upon seeing it, their eyes widened in surprise, and even Cheng Yuqiu showed the same expression.
At this moment, the zombies at the edge of the stage were piled up to almost two meters high, with the first few even climbing up.
The two of them were having so much fun that they didn't notice what was happening below the stage, nor did they expect the zombies to pile up so quickly.
Seeing this, Nie Qingyun quickly turned on all the lighting devices.
As the lights came on, a scene of thousands of zombies crammed together appeared before his eyes. Cheng Yuqiu felt a chill run down his spine and quickly said:
"What do we do now...?"
Nie Qingyun forced a smile, quickly stood up, and took the girl's hand:
"What else can we do? Of course..."
"You give me a luda!"
"Huh?" Cheng Yuqiu came to her senses only to find herself being dragged away.
"Where do I go next?"
"Lovers' Hotel!"
Chapter 349: A Love Song That Never Ends!
The zombies were gathering faster than Nie Qingyun had anticipated, the most obvious evidence being that the employee passageway, which served as an escape route, was already crammed with zombies.
The smaller the space, the less conducive it is to movement. Seeing this, Nie Qingyun did not choose to rush in, but instead pulled Cheng Yuqiu and ran to the second floor.
Through the window, it was clear that a dark mass of zombies had formed a circle below, enveloping the entire area.
"Want to fight?" Cheng Yuqiu peered out the window, showing no fear whatsoever, but instead eagerly summoned his weapon.
The current situation might be considered a dead end for most people, but for Nie Qingyun, even without his senior sister by his side, he has plenty of ways to leave safely. The only difference is which way saves more time.
"No need, we're not here tonight to date zombies. Your Highness, wait for me here for a moment," Nie Qingyun said, then pushed off the window with one hand and jumped down.
"Wait a minute! This is the second floor!" Cheng Yuqiu quickly reminded him, then realized that even on the second floor, a height of ten meters was nothing to Nie Qingyun, so he simply leaned out the window and changed his words:
"If you do everything by yourself, won't other people feel like they're not involved?"
Nie Qingyun landed heavily, the sound of which immediately alerted the zombies around him, but before they could make a move to attack, they were all cut in half at the waist by a sharp blade.
He glanced up at the building during a brief moment of respite, smiled, and waved his hand, saying:
"Who said that? Doesn't the young lady also know enhancement magic?"
"Oh right," Cheng Yuqiu finally remembered that he was a knight after being reminded like this. He raised his hand and summoned the golden [Holy Tome]. While gently fanning the pages of the book, he used [Blessing of Freedom] on Nie Qingyun. He even used [Aura of Devotion], an area-of-effect skill that consumes a lot of mental energy.
Strictly speaking, the [Aura of Devotion] only limits the range of its effect, not the number of targets it can affect. So, it's definitely more cost-effective when there are more friendly units. Using it when there are only two people is a huge waste.
However, it would be a waste not to use the excess mental energy, so as long as she kept it within a reasonable threshold, it would not affect her subsequent actions.
A halo formed by countless sacred inscriptions appeared beneath his feet, and Nie Qingyun's speed more than doubled. With his already high attributes and the bonus provided by the [Princess of the End], even his casual attacks became a devastating blow to the zombies.
Just a few seconds later, a vacuum zone of ten meters in diameter was cleared out below the window.
Before the zombies behind him could pounce, Nie Qingyun immediately looked up and waved to the girl:
"Alright, Miss, jump down now."
"Jump?!" Cheng Yuqiu's eyes widened slightly. She glanced at the ground instinctively and felt a little scared.
Nie Qingyun had already guessed that the other party would hesitate, so he simply spread his hands and joked:
"With your defensive capabilities..."
"Even if you fall headfirst, face down, it won't be a problem..."
"Besides, I'll catch you."
"Who wants to fall face-first!" Cheng Yuqiu protested softly. Rather than being afraid of the pain, she was more worried about embarrassing herself in front of Nie Qingyun and affecting her image as the "perfect girlfriend."
Seeing that the zombies on the first floor of the theater were about to rush up, the girl did not hesitate any longer. After taking a deep breath, she stepped onto the windowsill and jumped down.
"If you can't catch me, be careful, or I'll hold a grudge against you for life!"
As it turned out, Cheng Yuqiu's worries were completely unnecessary. Nie Qingyun not only caught her steadily, but also skillfully dissipated the force of her fall. By the time she remembered to open her eyes to check if she had been caught, she had already been carried dozens of meters away.
With zombies still chasing them, Cheng Yuqiu simply stopped struggling and obediently wrapped her arms around Nie Qingyun's neck, occasionally taking out a fragrant little handkerchief to wipe the dust off his face.
About five minutes later, looking at the somewhat unfamiliar buildings around her, the girl suddenly looked puzzled. According to the plan, their return route should have been the same as their arrival, but she had no recollection of the surrounding scenery. She peered behind her and saw that the zombies had already been thrown far away before asking:
"Aren't we leaving this island in the middle of the lake?"
Then, blushing slightly, she added:
"Could it be... that there are love hotels here too?"
“Yes, we are heading back,” Nie Qingyun replied, then gave the girl a reassuring look.
"But we can't keep running back, we need to use transportation."
Cheng Yuqiu nodded, and to avoid disturbing Nie Qingyun by talking, she remained silent.
The two ran around the island in the middle of the lake for about ten more minutes before stopping in front of a large factory that looked a bit like a warehouse.
Cheng Yuqiu, always full of curiosity, didn't wait for Nie Qingyun to let go before jumping down. She quickly took a few steps, pushed open the warehouse door, and muttered to herself:
"Why didn't you park near the theater... making us drive all this way..."
"I haven't driven much since I got my driver's license..."
As they were talking, the girl went inside first.
As the motion sensor light illuminated, Cheng Yuqiu froze on the spot, the curiosity on her face vanishing, replaced by an awkward expression that left her speechless.
"Uh... don't tell me... the 'vehicle' I was talking about earlier is this..."
The scene shows a stable covering more than 200 square meters, divided into several compartments, where animals used for circus performances are kept. Thanks to the fact that the power system did not go out of service, the food rations were not interrupted, and all the animals are still alive.
Nie Qingyun walked to a large black horse that had been saddled beforehand and led it out:
"Don't underestimate it. A horse can usually reach a speed of 48-60 kilometers per hour. Considering the traffic conditions in the city, it is much faster than a regular vehicle."
"What, Your Highness, don't you want to give it a try?"
How could she not want it? Cheng Yuqiu practically had the word "want" written all over her face. In this day and age, the word "horse" has long been unrelated to transportation. Moreover, due to her special status, she had never ridden a real horse since she was a child.
Nie Qingyun immediately saw through the girl's thoughts, and stopped teasing her. He grabbed Cheng Yuqiu's waist and pulled her onto the horse's back, instructing her to "hold on tight to the saddle," before mounting himself. He then pulled on the reins, squeezed the horse's flanks, and solemnly proclaimed:
"set off!"
The big black horse let out a neigh and galloped away.
A night breeze blew, and the only sounds in the quiet city were the clatter of horses' hooves and the giggles of young girls.
The tall, magnificent horse with its glossy black mane stands in stark contrast to the modernist steel forest.
Cheng Yuqiu, clutching the saddle with one hand, curled up in Nie Qingyun's arms, while waving a lit "fairy wand" in the other, her cheeks flushed with excitement.
Although it is the end of the world, today is undoubtedly the happiest day of her life.
Perhaps the alcohol was still at work, or perhaps she was simply trying to live in the moment; at this moment, all that remained in the girl's eyes were the passing scenery, Nie Qingyun, and the galloping black horse beneath her.
As if to share her joy with the whole world, Cheng Yuqiu, fueled by her drunkenness, began to sing a rather inappropriate folk song with all her might.
"When the sun no longer rises,"
"When the Earth stops rotating."
"When spring, summer, autumn, and winter no longer change,"
"When all the flowers, grasses and trees wither and die."
"I still can't be separated from you! I can't be separated from you!"
Chapter 350: Forbidden Classroom
The road was the same one they had come by, but because all the zombies had been drawn to the island in the middle of the lake, the only sounds around them were the hooves of horses and the rustling of leaves in the night wind.
The two rode together on a horse between the buildings.
The desolate city and dilapidated signs, coupled with the old-fashioned imagery of animals as a means of transportation, inevitably evoke images of Florida half a century ago.
Only there will you see cowboys decked out in cutting-edge technology, wielding revolver-style pulse pistols, yet still choosing to fight on horseback.
Unfortunately, Nie Qingyun hadn't been to that lawless place for a long time. He had been there once when he was very young, with his parents. At that time, his family was robbed three times on Highway 86, and they were only saved by the locals.