[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-exiled-ha-i-have-an-infinite-space":3,"chapter-exiled-ha-i-have-an-infinite-space-exiled-ha-i-have-an-infinite-space-chapter-143":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Exiled!? Ha! I have An Infinite Space",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1533803,1994,"Chapter 143 -","exiled-ha-i-have-an-infinite-space-chapter-143",143,"\u003Cp>Fu Sheng did not answer immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, he simply looked at me, as though weighing his words carefully before speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he finally spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I do not know her,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She is only a shop owner,\" he added. \"There is no reason for her to become a problem between us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I held his gaze without looking away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that so?\" I asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My tone remained steady, but there was no warmth in it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" he said. \"You are thinking too much into it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I studied his expression for a moment longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It did not change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was exactly the problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I let out a quiet breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You expect me to believe that?\" I asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A slight frown appeared on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am telling you the truth,\" he replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I shook my head slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No,\" I said. \"You are not.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A brief silence settled between us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air grew heavier with each passing second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You do not look at a stranger that way,\" I continued. \"You do not react like that over nothing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You tried to pull me out of that place without any explanation,\" I added. \"You stood there as if something was wrong, yet you refused to say a word.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My gaze remained fixed on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And now you are saying she means nothing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He let out a slow breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I said she is not important,\" he replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That is not the same thing,\" I said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My voice remained calm, but firm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at me, his brows slightly drawn together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are turning this into something it is not,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I held his gaze steadily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And you are pretending it is nothing when it clearly is,\" I replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither of us spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then I spoke again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you do not want to say it, then do not,\" I said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My tone remained even.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am not forcing you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But do not stand in front of me and expect me to believe something I can clearly see is not true.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not stop me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not argue further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, he remained where he was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he stepped forward and followed beside me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We continued walking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tension did not disappear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It remained between us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After some time, the farm came into view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The land had already been cleared, and the work that had been started earlier could be seen even from a distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked ahead before speaking again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We are here to check the progress,\" I said. \"Do not let unnecessary matters affect what needs to be done.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My tone was calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Sheng did not respond immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment, he gave a short nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time we reached the farm, the sky had already darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air felt heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, the rain began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It came suddenly, without warning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The drops fell fast and hard, soaking the ground within moments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We need shelter,\" I said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Sheng nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We both moved quickly toward the makeshift shelter where the Zhao brothers were working.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had already set up a simple covering using wood and cloth to block the rain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We stepped under it just as the rain grew heavier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of it hitting the ground was loud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Zhao brothers looked up when they saw us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You came,\" one of them said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I glanced around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then I paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half of the land—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had already been cleared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The difference was obvious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The overgrown grass was gone, and the soil had been turned in large sections.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked at them again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You worked this fast?\" I asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My voice carried a hint of surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them smiled slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We started early,\" he said. \"And we did not stop.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I nodded slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That is good,\" I said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My gaze moved across the land again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even in the rain, the progress was clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soil looked fresh and ready.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stepped closer to the edge of the shelter and looked out at the falling rain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was not light rain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the kind that soaked deep into the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, I said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then I spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the last rain,\" I said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My voice was calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Zhao brothers looked at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Sheng also turned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After this,\" I continued, \"the dry season will begin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rain continued to fall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And when it begins,\" I said, \"food will become scarce.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one interrupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They listened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"People will start to struggle,\" I added. \"And when the supply runs out...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I did not finish the sentence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I did not need to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The weight of it settled quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rain fell between us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then one of the Zhao brothers spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We will finish clearing the rest before that happens,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone was firm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then I nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" I said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We must.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned slightly and stepped back under the shelter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earlier that day—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Teng walked through the courtyard, already on his way out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had work to attend to, and he did not plan to stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as he passed by the kitchen, he paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smell caught his attention first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It carried through the air clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned slightly and stepped inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What he saw surprised him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ming stood by the stove, focused on the pot in front of her. Steam rose steadily, and the aroma filled the entire space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Li was beside her, rinsing utensils and clearing the side table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of them looked up when he entered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are leaving already?\" Fu Li asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Teng nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze shifted back to Bai Ming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then to the pot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you making?\" he asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Congee,\" Bai Ming replied. \"For Master Fu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Teng nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That made sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Fu still needed light meals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something came to mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An Yu’s words from earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He needed a cook.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His current one had left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Teng looked at Bai Ming again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he stepped closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it only for Father?\" he asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ming glanced at him briefly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" she said. \"He still needs something easy to eat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Teng hesitated for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he spoke again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am still hungry,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Li looked at him immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You just ate earlier,\" she said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Teng did not look at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze remained on Bai Ming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you make more?\" he asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ming studied him for a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is enough rice,\" she said. \"I can make more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Teng gave a small nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood there for a moment, watching as she adjusted the pot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her movements were steady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Experienced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She did not rush.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She did not waste anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the way she handled the ingredients was careful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Teng noticed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You cook often?\" he asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ming did not look up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" she said simply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Li glanced between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are asking a lot of questions today,\" she said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Teng ignored her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he spoke again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Would you be willing to cook for someone else?\" he asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ming paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hand stopped for a brief moment before she continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That depends,\" she said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Teng stepped closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is not for free,\" he said. \"You will be paid.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Li straightened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who are you talking about?\" she asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Teng finally looked at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A friend,\" he said. \"He needs a cook.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Li frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And you are asking her?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" Fu Teng replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone was calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Direct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ming did not speak immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She finished stirring the pot before turning slightly to face him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What kind of work?\" she asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Simple cooking,\" Fu Teng said. \"Regular meals.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And where?\" she asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In Unit 50,\" he replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She held his gaze for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Li watched her closely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You do not have to agree,\" Fu Li said. \"You already have enough to deal with.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ming did not respond to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her attention remained on Fu Teng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Will I be working alone?\" she asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" he said. \"You will be in charge.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She nodded slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she turned back to the pot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will think about it,\" she said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Teng did not push further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That is fine,\" he replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a short silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of boiling filled the room again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Teng stepped back slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he spoke once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The food smells good,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ming did not react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Fu Li smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I told you,\" she said. \"She cooks better than most.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Teng gave a small nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he turned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will come back later,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And without waiting for a reply—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was about to leave the kitchen but Bai king stopped him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At least take a bowl with you and give it to that friend of yours... Let’s know if he would like it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1533,"2026-06-06T06:19:12.769Z",1,"novelbin.me","1f53f374b069ac17647b81f7bcd1788b7368a88dbdbed597ca0613058b8047c4","exiled-ha-i-have-an-infinite-space-chapter-84","exiled-ha-i-have-an-infinite-space-chapter-142",175,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fexiled-ha-i-have-an-infinite-space-cover.jpg"]