I hacked through the chaotic world with my blade-Chapter 1358 - 324: I Almost Believed Myself_2

He Mingxuan said, "Just taking a walk."

Living alone, He Mingxuan didn’t feel lonely. Even during times of peace, he was solitary but never felt it was a problem. After the apocalypse arrived and experiencing various events, his mindset changed, and solitude didn’t bother him anymore.

"Walking is a nice leisure activity. I’m also out shopping, thinking of buying some gifts for the children. Do you have any recommendations?" Lin Fan proactively started a conversation with He Mingxuan. When he was a designer, there were indeed some misunderstandings in communication with He Mingxuan, but he was willing to rebuild a new relationship with him.

Besides, while in Huangshi Prison, He Mingxuan was quite liked by many.

The siblings Miao Yan and Miao Yi liked him a lot.

Even boxing coach Feng Jie praised He Mingxuan consistently because it was thanks to him that his mother was able to live to this day.

He Mingxuan said, "For kids, buying test papers surely wouldn’t do. Better to gift them a tablet, there are some good single-player games on it."

Listening to He Mingxuan’s suggestion, Lin Fan thought about it and couldn’t help but smile, "Good idea, nice suggestion. Would you be willing to help me pick one out?"

He Mingxuan looked at Lin Fan and finally nodded.

"Sure."

They arrived at an abandoned electronics mall. Although it was covered in dust and appeared desolate, most of the items were still well arranged.

As they walked around browsing, He Mingxuan seriously observed items, as if genuinely wanting to help Lin Fan pick out a good tablet.

Lin Fan said, "Haven’t thought about returning to the shelter to live with everyone?"

"No, I quite enjoy living alone now." He Mingxuan approached the counter, reached out his hand, wiped off the dust on the glass display, and carefully looked inside. Facing Lin Fan’s inquiry, he replied calmly.

Lin Fan continued, "Many people are thinking about you."

He Mingxuan said, "It’s okay, I’m used to living alone. Crowds make me a bit uncomfortable. Oh, right, thank you for protecting me, without you, I wouldn’t have the life I have now."

"Don’t say that, it’s the result of everyone’s collective effort, including you, me, and everyone." Lin Fan genuinely realized that He Mingxuan had changed a lot; the environment can indeed alter a person’s mindset.

He Mingxuan smiled, then pointed to a tablet inside the display, "This one’s nice, quite good, excellent in every aspect."

"Really?"

Lin Fan looked in the direction of the tablet He Mingxuan mentioned, "Alright, let’s pick this one."

"Do we need to pay?" He Mingxuan looked at Lin Fan.

Hearing this question, Lin Fan smiled slightly, "Let’s keep a tab on it."

He Mingxuan gazed at Lin Fan, both of them exchanged glances for a moment, finally ending with a smile.

"You have changed a lot too." He Mingxuan said slowly.

He remembered that the previous Lin Fan wasn’t like this, sort of had a neurotic feel, but gradually, he realized the other had truly made significant changes.

In the post-apocalyptic environment.

Not only was everyone changing, even Lin Fan was quietly undergoing transformations; no one is immune to change.

"Really? Then perhaps it’s because I’ve seen hope for the future."

Lin Fan responded firmly.

Upon hearing this reply, He Mingxuan was momentarily dazed, then murmured to himself.

"Hope for the future..."

...

The Shelter.

As soon as Lin Fan returned, he saw Tingting playing outside. Strangely, he didn’t see Feifei, just Tingting by herself, without overthinking it.

"Tingting."

Lin Fan waved at Tingting.

Hearing that it was Lin Fan calling her, Tingting immediately ran over joyfully, "Hello, Uncle Lin."

"Hello, Tingting. Here are some gifts I bought for you all, one for each. Later take them to Feifei and Wenwen." Lin Fan handed the bag containing gifts to Tingting.

"Oh, thank you, Uncle Lin." Upon hearing the word gift, Tingting couldn’t be happier. All kids love gifts, especially Tingting, who cherishes any gift from Uncle Lin.

"You’re welcome. It’s good as long as you all are doing well."

Lin Fan loved seeing the children’s smiles; seeing such smiles made any hardship feel worthwhile to him.

After chatting briefly.

Tingting skipped off to find her sister Feifei, wishing to deliver the gifts from Uncle Lin to Feifei and Wenwen personally.

Morning.

Feifei, Tingting, and Wenwen walked together to the classroom.

Tingting and Wenwen took out the tablets to play games before the teacher arrived.

Sitting at her desk, Feifei was in a daze, recalling how Tingting happily found her last night, announcing a gift from Uncle Lin. She was terrified, tears welled up in her heart, she waved her hands hurriedly without even looking, and passed the gift to Tingting instead, saying she didn’t need it.

She just wished to relax by flipping through comic books after school, not wanting to dive into test papers the moment she returned home. Just the thought of that situation seemed quite frightening. 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

Suddenly.

She saw Tingting playing on a tablet, instantly puzzled, hurriedly standing up and approaching Tingting, "Where did you get that?"

She saw her younger sister Tingting engrossed in a game.

The envy was evident in her eyes.

"Sister Feifei, this was the reward from Uncle Lin last night." Tingting looked up, immediately meeting Feifei’s envious gaze.

"What?" Feifei’s mouth hung open, her eyes wide, looking utterly bewildered, as if she’d heard something quite shocking.