Chapter 135: The Big and Soft Touch

Lin Chen held Xia Nuan and walked out of the laboratory. After walking a few steps, Xia Nuan gently patted his shoulder: "Put me down; I can walk by myself.

" Lin Chen shook his head: "You just recovered and can't walk for a long time; I'll carry you." After speaking, he squatted down, signaling Xia Nuan to lie on his back.

Xia Nuan hesitated for a moment, then gently lay on Lin Chen's back, her arms wrapping around his neck.

Lin Chen stood up, his hands supporting Xia Nuan's legs, and walked slowly toward the base. After walking only a few steps, Lin Chen felt a soft touch from his back. Xia Nuan's body was very close, and the big and soft touch from those two places was clearly transmitted. His face instantly turned red, his ears felt hot, and even his steps slowed by half a beat.

"What's wrong?

Are you tired?

" Xia Nuan noticed his abnormality and asked softly. Lin Chen hurriedly shook his head,

his voice somewhat unnatural: "No... nothing, it's just a bit windy; let's walk faster." He quickened his pace, but his heart was in a mess. The calmness and decisiveness from the battle earlier disappeared, leaving only inexplicable tension, and even the muscles on his back were tensed tightly.

On the way, they encountered several survivors of the base,

who all greeted them with smiles: "Lin Chen, Xia Nuan is awake; that's great!" "Are you going back to the villa? Do you need help?" Lin Chen just nodded,

not daring to speak much, fearing his voice would reveal his emotions. His face remained red, but fortunately, his hair covered it, so it wasn't seen too clearly.

Xia Nuan leaned on Lin Chen's back, clearly feeling his body temperature and heartbeat,

and also noticed his tensed body. She couldn't help but smile, but didn't point it out,

just gently adjusted her posture to make it easier for him. "Earlier in the plaza,

I saw you being slashed by Lei Hu, and I thought..." Xia Nuan's voice was very light, carrying a trace of lingering fear, "Fortunately, you are fine and even found the repair instrument to save me."

Lin Chen heard her words, and the tension in his heart eased a little,

his tone returning to normal: "I said I would protect you, so I wouldn't let anything happen to you. Although Lei Hu lied to me, he finally told the truth,

helping me find the instrument, so it can be considered... not a wasted acquaintance." He remembered Lei Hu's appearance before he died, his heart feeling complex, but he didn't say anything more.

After walking for about half an hour,

the two finally saw the entrance of the base. The guards at the gate saw them,

and immediately opened the gate: "Brother Lin Chen, Sister Xia Nuan, you are back!" Lin Chen nodded,

carried Xia Nuan into the base, and the survivors on the road saw them and gathered around to greet them,

some even handing over hot water and food: "Sister Xia Nuan, drink some hot water to warm up." "Brother Lin Chen, are you hungry? I have compressed biscuits here."

Lin Chen took a cup of hot water and handed it to Xia Nuan: "You drink some water first;

we will be at the villa soon." Xia Nuan took the water cup, drank it in small sips,

leaned on Lin Chen's back, and looked at the familiar faces around her, her heart full of stability. The fear and despair from being slashed by Lei Hu earlier were now replaced by warmth.

After walking for another ten minutes, they finally arrived at the entrance of the Sky Villa. Lin Chen gently pushed open the gate,

put Xia Nuan down, and helped her into the living room. Xia Nuan sat on the sofa, looking at Lin Chen's still slightly red face, and couldn't help but tease: "When you were carrying me just now, why was your face so red? Were you exhausted?"

Lin Chen's face turned red again instantly, and he hurriedly turned his head away, picking up the water pot on the table to pour a cup of water: "No... nothing, it's just too cold outside; I was frozen." Xia Nuan smiled and shook her head, not asking further, just picking up the water cup and drinking. Lin Chen looked at her smile, and the tension in his heart gradually disappeared, leaving only peace of mind—as long as Xia Nuan is fine, everything is worth it.

He walked to the console and asked the system: "System, detect the situation around the villa,

is there anything abnormal?" 【Detected no abnormalities around the villa, the order in the base is normal, no dangerous targets】 the system replied. Lin Chen breathed a sigh of relief, walked to the sofa and sat down, looking at Xia Nuan: "You rest for a while; I'll go to the kitchen to make something for you. You must be hungry." Xia Nuan nodded: "Okay, don't be too tired."

Lin Chen walked into the kitchen, took out rice and the fish he caught earlier from the infinite space,

and prepared to make fish soup and rice. While washing the rice, he thought about the feeling of carrying Xia Nuan just now,

his face couldn't help but turn red again, so he had to focus on cooking, not letting himself think about anything else. The sound of washing rice and water soon came from the kitchen, and the villa returned to its usual peace, with only warmth flowing slowly in the air. ===== CHAPTER 136 =====