Chapter Seven, Childhood Sweethearts

The girl's name is Sun Xiaolan, and she lives across from Zhao Rui. Her father is a university professor, and her mother is also a high school teacher

Zhao Rui smiled gently, feeling somewhat touched. Ever since his parents passed away in a car accident, it seemed that only Sister Xiao Lan in this world cared for and looked after him the most

How did you know I had returned

Zhao Rui returned home, and the first thing he did was take a shower. After being exposed to the wind and sun for so many days and soaking in seawater for such a long time, he was already in a terribly dirty state

He has always been concerned that the transformation of his body by the demon genes is too significant; it now appears that he has been somewhat overly worried

Little Rui! Is it really you? You have returned

Who is it

Zhao Rui touched his face and let out a big sigh of relief

At this point, she seemed to recall something, tilting her head and looking at Zhao Rui as she asked, "By the way, how did you survive the shipwreck? I heard Aunt Li say that the chances of survival were quite slim!"

Due to being neighbors, the two have had a very close relationship since childhood. Furthermore, they attended the same elementary school, middle school, and high school, and later both were admitted to the same university as the library, which can be described as a childhood romance.

"Enough of the nonsense." Sun Xiaolan said with a smile as she gently tapped his head, "Surviving a great calamity surely brings future blessings. The fact that you returned alive is indeed a cause for celebration. How about this, I will treat you to a meal to help ease your shock"

Of course I miss you. Sun Xiaolan entered the room, sat down on the sofa, and felt as comfortable as if she were at home, her fair and slender legs crossed and swaying gently.

When the storm came, I fell into the sea and, after losing consciousness, was fortunately rescued by passing ships, which is why I survived. He fabricated a reason to brush it off.

Zhao Rui knew he could not go against her, so he could only smile and nod in agreement

After an hour of washing, thoroughly cleansing the dirt from his body, Zhao Rui wiped the water droplets off his skin with a towel while casually picking up a mirror to check his reflection

Since the fusion of his body with the genes of ancient demons, a tremendous change has occurred, yet he has always been unaware of what his face has transformed into

"Where has it changed?" Zhao and Tu Shurui were slightly startled, thinking that she had noticed the flaw

Zhao Rui's home is located in a small community built in the late 1980s in the southern suburbs of Dong'an. Although it appears somewhat shabby amidst the surrounding high-end residential buildings, it is still relatively quiet

Zhao Ruishong let out a sigh and said with a smile: "Of course I haven't changed. Being exposed to the wind and sun at sea certainly makes one healthier. As for being handsome, I have always been quite handsome!"

After some consideration, he felt it would be better to keep his experiences to himself. After all, that period of his life was truly bizarre, and anyone with a modicum of sanity would find it hard to believe.

Zhao Rui hesitated, unsure whether he should tell her about the Immortal Demon Cemetery.

Upon seeing Zhao Rui, the girl immediately exclaimed with joy, opening her arms in an attempt to give him a warm embrace. However, she suddenly recalled the distinction between genders, and her arms, which had been raised in the air, were abruptly lowered.

Oh? Really! Xiao Rui, your luck is indeed extraordinary. Sun Xiaolan did not express any doubt about this explanation, but she remarked, "However, I feel that there seems to be some changes with the - picture - book since you returned this time!"

He rushed into the bathroom, allowing the water from the showerhead to wash over his body. He let out a comfortable sigh, realizing that a golden nest or a silver nest is truly not as good as his own doghouse; being at home is simply comfortable and relaxing

Dong'an is an ancient city with a remarkably long history and profound cultural heritage However, with the large-scale renovation and transformation of the city, skyscrapers have risen one after another, and the ancient charm can only be found in the preserved tourist attractions

"He has become darker, more handsome, and it seems that even his temperament has changed significantly!" Sun Xiaolan furrowed her brows slightly, carefully scrutinizing Zhao Rui, appearing somewhat puzzled, "However, upon closer inspection, it seems that there isn't much change after all"

A couple of days ago, I heard from Aunt Li at the neighborhood committee that the luxury cruise ship Hailing No. 1, which you were on, encountered a severe storm while at sea, resulting in many deaths and disappearances, and you were on the list of the missing. The hope of survival seemed slim. At that time, I was so heartbroken that I cried for a long time! I never expected that just after I finished crying, you would return on your own, which made my tears seem wasted.

Sister Xiaolan, it should be me inviting you, right

Upon opening the door, I saw a tall and beautiful girl in her early twenties standing outside. She wore a white T-shirt on top and denim shorts on the bottom, with a pair of pink flip-flops on her feet. Her long, slender legs shimmered with a dazzling sheen

"Sister Xiaolan, we haven't seen each other for just over ten days. Do you really miss me this much?" Zhao Rui said with a smile as he let the girl in

I was just watching television at home when I suddenly heard my mother say that there was a sound of a door opening across the street. I thought it might be a thief, so I went to your door to listen. To my surprise, I heard the sound of a shower inside, so I hurriedly knocked on the door. Unexpectedly, a lively little Rui appeared before my eyes

Sun Xiaolan's tone was somewhat complaining, yet her large eyes kept darting around Zhao Rui's face, revealing a sense of joy, clearly indicating her happiness at his safe return

Fortunately, fortunately, I can finally recognize it; otherwise, those neighbors, classmates, and teachers would not be able to recognize it, and that would truly be troublesome

Zhao Rui called out to https://www.hetushu.com, feeling somewhat puzzled as to why someone would seek him out just after he had returned

Sun Xiaolan is one year older than Zhao Rui and has always considered herself Zhao Rui's older sister since childhood. She possesses a strong protective instinct, to the extent that the elderly lady downstairs once joked that Xiaolan is like a little hen overflowing with love, always defending Zhao Rui

"You are not financially well-off, so do not spend money recklessly." Sun Xiaolan admonished him seriously in her capacity as the elder sister, and then continued, "Let’s go to Hengyue Building across the community; their Hunan cuisine is very authentic. I have been craving it for a long time, and this time I finally have the chance!"

The round mirror clearly reflected his features—bronze skin, sharp eyebrows, bright eyes, and distinct contours, presenting a strikingly handsome appearance. Compared to the ordinary look that would blend into a crowd in the past, he was clearly on a different level. Fortunately, his current appearance still bore some resemblance to his former self.

After taking a shower, he went to the bedroom to get some clean clothes to change into, when suddenly there was a knock at the door

If I were to speak the truth, I fear that Sister Xiaolan would immediately conclude that I have been severely stimulated, gone insane, and would send me directly to a mental hospital