Chapter 7, Familiarity

From the pedestrian street to the East-West Alley, I have walked everywhere. Vera is completely clueless about fashion in this world, and it is all dictated by Wei Jia'an. He has some personal motives; well, perhaps it is not entirely personal motives, as he wouldn't recommend something he dislikes, would he? The vertical striped knitted sweater, faded jeans, lace ruffled shirt with lantern sleeves, a stylish long trench coat, and black high-heeled boots—I'm not sure if it's due to my good taste or... Indeed, it must be Vera's typical model-like figure; no matter what clothes she wears, she looks beautiful. Of course, she wouldn't choose something like a red and green floral dress. The vertical striped knitted sweater, faded jeans, lace ruffled shirt with lantern sleeves, a stylish long trench coat, and black high-heeled boots—I'm not sure if it's due to my good taste or... Indeed, it must be Vera's typical model-like figure; no matter what clothes she wears, she looks beautiful. Of course, she wouldn't choose something like a red and green floral dress.

During this period, Vera specifically reminded that merely wanting to become a true strong person is not enough. One must also learn a great deal of knowledge, such as swordsmanship. A substantial amount of combat experience is necessary, as some attacks and defenses can only be executed through experience. Additionally, some talents cannot be acquired through learning; some individuals are born as killing machines, experts in destruction, or possess other extraordinary abilities.

The real-life version of Miracle Nikki has finally been experienced by Wei Jia'an, but the problem is that the balance in the bank card is decreasing at a visibly rapid pace

He spent an entire morning preparing various items that she might need, took a break at noon, and in the afternoon, his tasks were not yet finished; he still needed to teach her various knowledge necessary for living in this world. Fortunately, Vera had a good learning ability, and she could grasp many things after just one explanation. Originally, the differences between the two worlds were not significant and hardly worth mentioning

There is no dedicated dining table in the room, so Wei Jia'an can only bring in a high stool to place the roast duck hot pot, and the two of them make do with it while eating

After finishing breakfast, he still needs to buy clothes for Vera; there is quite a bit to do today. The morning sun is shining brightly, and he rides an electric bike with Vera to the city center. It takes some time to get from here to the city center, and along the way, he introduces her to the city—a small third-tier city located in the south. Aside from its scenery, there is nothing particularly commendable about it. The wage levels are low, yet the cost of living as a tourist city is surprisingly high. If it were still the capital as it used to be, it might be better, but unfortunately, the capital has been taken by another city.

Once everything was tidied up, Vera expressed that she was tired, having not had a good night's sleep for several days. Wei Jia'an initially wanted to ask her if she needed to go to the hospital, but she seemed to be fine after all. The lights went out, yet he did not close his eyes, still feeling somewhat incredulous about the events of the day, finding it a bit absurd. He did not play on his phone, opening and closing WeChat, hesitating whether to tell his sister about today's extraordinary experience

Is there something going on? Vela is not asleep; even if she were to fall asleep, she would not be in a deep slumber, remaining vigilant at all times

During the meal, Wei Jia'an thought to inquire about Vera. He still had no idea what that thing the other party had given him was.

It was not too late. By the time Wei Jia'an took the keys from the bedside table and the two of them left for their destination, the store had not yet closed. Pillows, the mattress cover, and the blanket laid on top of the mattress cover, as well as a thick quilt, were needed. Vela did not have high demands for these items, but the experienced Wei Jia'an insisted on his view that a quilt should not only be warm but also heavy; if it does not provide that sense of weight when covering the body, it lacks soul. Pillows, the mattress cover, and the blanket laid on top of the mattress cover, as well as a thick quilt, were needed. Vela did not have high demands for these items, but the experienced Wei Jia'an insisted on his view that a quilt should not only be warm but also heavy; if it does not provide that sense of weight when covering the body, it lacks soul.

The tram passed under Victory Bridge and stopped at the pedestrian street, where she walked in. Along the way, she appeared somewhat reluctant, but when he inquired if there was a problem, she indicated that everything was fine, and her movements became much smoother thereafter. Regardless of her appearance or figure, she was undoubtedly a stunning beauty, yet he could only afford to shop at ordinary stores for her, such as Hailan Home and Yichun. In fact, they could also go to the underground mall at the Central Plaza. Wei Jia'an had once experienced such a situation, accompanying his mother to buy clothes, where the price of a garment was first halved before bargaining ensued. Every time he thought back on it, he felt a lingering fear, and he decided it was better not to offer his head.

The days passed quietly, and this was several days after Wei Jia'an met Vera and the two began their cohabitation.

Geniuses are not to be feared; what is truly frightening is when a genius works harder than you. Wei Jia'an was about to go wash up when he suddenly remembered that he had not prepared a toothbrush, towel, and mouthwash cup for the other party

I have always believed that computers are undoubtedly the greatest invention of the twentieth century to date, " said Wei Jia'an

For breakfast, we chose to eat rice noodles at a small shop by the street. Vera, with her head of white hair and fluent Chinese, was quite eye-catching. Wei Jia'an emphasized the authentic way to eat rice noodles, which must be with braised dishes rather than soup dishes. One can add an egg or fried dough sticks, and the key point is that the soup should only be a little, just enough to stir. Finally, after finishing, one can drink the soup again.

At this time, I have already practiced swordsmanship for two hours

Vera still has some words left unspoken, you do not have abs, you only have a belly

In the evening, Wei Jia'an handed a mobile phone to Vera. This phone was one he had used, and although it was used, the screen was protected by a tempered glass film, and it was usually kept in a phone case. The phone's exterior was made of metal and glass, unlike plastic cases that tend to yellow; a quick wipe made it look as good as new. Its operating speed was satisfactory, and it functioned perfectly for normal use. The SIM card was his broadband card. Vera first needed to learn how to make phone calls, and she could gradually learn about internet usage and other functions.

Although there was a minor mishap, the dinner was still quite enjoyable. After dinner, Wei Jia'an was responsible for the cleanup, while Vela showed no intention of helping. She sat at the foot of the bed, looking at the tree-shaped bookshelf beside her, which was filled with titles from top to bottom: "The Storm of World War I," "The Storm of World War II," "Learn a Little World History Every Day," "The Eagle Flag Falls," "Military Knowledge and Common Sense," "New Concept English," "Language Fundamentals Handbook," "Border Town" ... ? ... Why is everything covered in dust?

I forgot to buy drinks, and I don't have any in stock. It was only when I was about to eat that Wei Jia'an remembered it. He was too lazy to go out again, and not having drinks is not a big deal.

With so many items, one person must make two trips back and forth, while two people can each carry some items and only need to make one trip. Upon returning to the room, the task of tidying up naturally falls to Wei Jia'an, who will lay out the bedding and then prepare the bed for Vera. First, the tree-shaped bookshelf that has been placed at the foot of the bed needs to be moved, otherwise there will not be enough space that is wide and long enough, nor will it hinder regular movement. Next, a straw mat will be laid down, followed by the bedding.

That thing is, to be precise, a source of power. If fully digested, it is sufficient to elevate a person's physical fitness to the level of a legendary knight, effortlessly granting abilities such as the power of a dragon, iron stomach, steel nerves, lightning reflexes, and so on. Moreover, the aging process would significantly slow down, greatly extending one's lifespan. It seems like a tremendous gain, and Wei Jia'an felt somewhat emotional after hearing Vera's words. Of course, there are drawbacks; relying on external substances for growth naturally leads to an unstable foundation, making future development difficult.

The methods of using computers and mobile phones, even if they are just simple usage instructions, took Wei Jia'an several evenings to teach Vera

In summary, the once invincible imperial knights from another world, the Valkyries of the Dark Empire, and the solitary queen of the North have now taken refuge here as pitiful defeated generals fleeing in panic, without bringing any changes or troubles to the life of the Wei family. Aside from preparing food for each other, no special care is required.

This is the first time eating what is called rice, and the food in this world tastes quite good. I didn't feel anything before, temporarily free from danger, I can endure, absolutely will not make a sound, the pain still exists. Vera looked up at Wei Jia'an and said: "That thing can indeed improve your constitution, but it is not fast; what you are experiencing is a psychological effect."

Wei Jia'an felt somewhat awkward at that moment. He sat down again and said, "The thing you gave me, after I woke up, I really felt that my body had improved, and my vision had also improved... Wait a minute, you said that thing wouldn't improve my physique so quickly, which means that my biceps and abdominal muscles are the result of my own efforts. My continuous training has not been in vain, very good, very good."

The clothes have been purchased, Wei Jia'an hesitated regarding the cosmetics, while Vela disdainfully expressed that those things are completely unnecessary

The splash of cold water was of no consequence at all. After listening to Vera, Wei Jia'an was quite excited. The meal had not yet been served, and he took off his outer coat, rolled up his sleeves, and lifted his shirt: "From the very beginning, I felt an endless supply of strength within my body... Now, looking at it, my biceps have grown significantly larger, and I have developed abs, with much more defined lines. Taking off my clothes, it feels as if I am not cold at all"

After Wei Jia'an finished washing the dishes, he originally intended to discuss a few matters with Vera. There were still many things that needed to be done and assistance was required. He noticed that the young lady was lying on the bed, holding a book in her hand, but her eyes were closed and her breathing was steady. Was she asleep? If she was indeed asleep, it would pose a bit of a problem; whether or not to wake her was a question.

Wei Jia'an is going back to work the next day, feeling somewhat concerned about Vera, but nothing has happened

"So impressive." This is Vera's exclamation, who has fully realized the capabilities of computers and mobile phones.

It is not a dream, as Wei Jia'an sat up, grabbing his hair, and greeted, "You are awake so early?"

Holding a piece of kitchen paper towel to wipe his hands, Wei Jia'an said: "You can sleep on the bed, and I will sleep on the floor. Then I thought for a moment, the quilt and pillow on the bed are still for me to use; you definitely wouldn't want to use my things. Additionally, I will help you buy new bedding. Now let's go out, and you can see what kind of quilt you want."

Apart from the wooden chopsticks provided with the takeout, the plastic bowls are too soft and the plastic spoons are also soft, making them quite inconvenient to use. Wei Jia'an decisively took his own utensils from the kitchen. As he had guessed, Vera indeed could not use chopsticks. Unfortunately, there were no metal forks available, so he could only give her a metal spoon to manage with.

Having not dreamed at all, it was the most comfortable sleep in a long time. The next day, Wei Jia'an woke up and picked up the phone placed by the pillow to check the time: 8:00. He then noticed that Vela was already awake, sitting on the edge of the bed reading a book