Chapter 151 - 148: The Apocalyptic Big Shot Arrives 25

Chapter 151: Chapter 148: The Apocalyptic Big Shot Arrives 25

A global blizzard raged for another full month before it finally subsided.

The leaders of Ji Xiaosong’s country were exceptionally farsighted. Its various organizations worked together seamlessly, and their coordinated efforts yielded remarkable results.

Thanks to this favorable situation, numerous Superpower Users were able to adopt the Cultivation method Ji Xiaosong had discovered to increase their Superpower Levels.

As long as they put in the effort to practice their Cultivation, Superpower Users could generally break through to the Second Order or higher. The elites, who had started at a higher level, progressed even more rapidly, successfully reaching the Fifth Rank.

The reconstruction of South City had continued on schedule despite the blizzard, so it was completed just as the storm ended.

Ji Xiaosong and Gu Lin were desperate to return home. The moment they could, they rushed back to Chenming City without delay.

The first thing they did upon returning was get their marriage certificate.

Meanwhile, Gu Changqing had already calculated their return date and was eagerly awaiting them.

The wedding venue had also been meticulously prepared, adorned with lanterns and colorful banners, brimming with a festive atmosphere.

The next day, a lively wedding steeped in traditional charm was held at Yongfeng Base.

This wasn’t the first wedding Yongfeng Base had hosted, but it was by far the grandest.

The venue was bustling with people, joyous smiles on everyone’s faces.

What was even more exciting was that news of Ji Xiaosong’s pregnancy had spread like wildfire.

The news was a great comfort to all, giving them a glimmer of hope.

That a Superpower User could conceive a child in this harsh, post-apocalyptic world was a shot in the arm for everyone, filling them with new hope for the future.

The auspicious hour arrived. Red candles flickered as firecrackers crackled in unison.

Ji Xiaosong, adorned in a phoenix crown and ceremonial cape and wearing a red wedding gown embroidered with a Golden Phoenix and peonies, walked slowly toward the ceremonial hall, accompanied by Song Ya.

Gu Lin was dressed in a python-patterned robe and a black gauze cap, his eyes filled with deep affection and anticipation.

They performed the ablution rite, washing their hands and faces to show their respect and devotion to the wedding.

Next was the rite of sharing a meal. The couple sat opposite each other and shared meat from the same animal, symbolizing that they were now one and would share all of life’s joys and sorrows.

Then came the rite of the nuptial cup. An Ran presented two halves of a gourd, tied together with a red string. Ji Xiaosong and Gu Lin each took one half, crossed their arms, and drank from them, symbolizing the merging of their lives and an eternal, loving union.

Finally, in the hair-binding rite, they each cut a lock of their hair, tied them together with a red silk ribbon, and placed them in a brocade pouch, symbolizing their eternal love and their wish to grow old together.

The guests below broke into applause and cheers. Blessings echoed through the hall as Yongfeng Base, immersed in an atmosphere of joy and peace, witnessed the newlyweds begin a new Chapter of happiness in this post-apocalyptic world.

Ji Xiaosong and Gu Lin hadn’t yet decided where to live after the wedding, so Song Ya brought them both directly back to A7 Villa.

"Gu Lin, our asking you to stay here has nothing to do with showing favoritism. It’s purely because we care so much about you two."

Ji Chengguang chimed in, "That’s right. Your father is so busy with work, and it’s usually just the two of you at home. If Song were to move in with you, there would be no one to help look after her. As her parents, we just couldn’t rest easy. But we also know this is a new era. Everyone emphasizes gender equality, and marriage is a union of two families, not some old-fashioned concept of a husband marrying into his wife’s family."

Song Ya nodded at the perfect moment. "You’re both the apples of our eye, and your happiness is incredibly important to both our families. In the future, no matter where you choose to live, both families will support you completely. We’ll always be here to help. You two just focus on living your lives, supporting each other, and building your new home together."

Seeing the worried expressions on Ji Chengguang and Song Ya’s faces, Gu Lin knew what they were thinking and quickly said:

"Dad, Mom, my family is small. Living in Song’s old place will make it feel more lively. And now that she’s pregnant, it really is more convenient to be here."

Seeing that Gu Lin genuinely didn’t mind, Song Ya and Ji Chengguang breathed a sigh of relief.

They knew their daughter was powerful and didn’t care about such things.

But as parents, they always worried they weren’t doing enough and that it might negatively affect their children.

Ji Xiaosong was swapping pregnancy stories with Lin Xiaoxiao. As an obstetrician who was also nearing her own due date, Lin Xiaoxiao had plenty of experience to share with Ji Xiaosong.

"During pregnancy, it’s important for both parents to talk to the baby. That way, when the baby is born, he’ll be comforted by the sound of our familiar voices."

Gently stroking her large, round belly, Lin Xiaoxiao continued enthusiastically, "Oh, and you can’t be careless about your diet during pregnancy. Eat plenty of foods rich in protein and vitamins, like fresh fish, vegetables, and fruit. It’s really good for the baby’s development. Youshu even learned how to cook these past few months, just so he could make those meals for me every day."

As she spoke, she glanced at Ji Youshu, her eyes filled with tenderness and adoration.

Ji Youshu, who was sitting nearby peeling a nut, heard her and nodded with a smile. "Yeah, it took me some effort to learn all that, but seeing Xiaoxiao so happy and knowing the baby is healthy makes it all worth it."

He then handed the peeled nut to Lin Xiaoxiao and thoughtfully poured her a glass of warm water.

Lin Xiaoxiao took the nut, took a small bite, and continued, "Exercise is important too, Song. Don’t think you can just lie around all day because you’re pregnant. A moderate walk every day to stretch your legs will not only help with a smoother delivery but also improve your mood. I make Youshu walk a few laps around the base with me every day."

Ji Youshu rubbed his nose, his tone a mix of fond exasperation and affection. "Yeah. At first, I was worried she’d overdo it, but she insisted it was for the baby. Looking back, she was right. Her energy has been great since she started exercising regularly."

"Also," Lin Xiaoxiao leaned in conspiratorially toward Ji Xiaosong, "you’re supposed to avoid sex during the first and last trimesters, but it’s okay to give it a try at other times."

Hearing this, the smile on Ji Xiaosong’s face grew wider.

’Given the resilience of my body, a miscarriage is out of the question, so I don’t really care about that restriction.’

’But Gu Lin is so nervous, terrified that something might go wrong.’

That evening, Ji Xiaosong relayed Lin Xiaoxiao’s words to Gu Lin.

"My sister-in-law said it’s fine. She’s an obstetrician; she’s very experienced. And you know how strong my body is, so you can relax. Besides, my hormones are all over the place with the pregnancy. If I want to do something, you can’t refuse me."

Gu Lin was in a panic. "But... wife, I’m still scared!"

Ji Xiaosong feigned a stern expression. "What’s that supposed to mean? You weren’t this timid when you were killing zombies. Why are you so hesitant all of a sudden?"