Super Combat Soldier
Chapter 663 - 662 [Cooking Rice, Stir-frying Dishes]

Chapter 663: Chapter 662 [Cooking Rice, Stir-frying Dishes]

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Ye Tianchen took the iron shovel that Wuxue handed to him and began to dig the earth, shovel by shovel. Seeing this, Wuxue also took out an iron shovel from the car, said nothing, walked beside Ye Tianchen, and began digging with the shovel.

"No need, just stand aside and watch over Alice for me," Ye Tianchen stopped Wuxue from helping.

"Big brother..." Wuxue knew that Ye Tianchen was a man of great affection and loyalty. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have brought Alice here immediately after returning to China, without caring for anything else. But Ye Tianchen, too, had been through a life-and-death battle, fighting the Demon Wolf, slaying Red Child—these two beings were among the most powerful in the entire world. That Ye Tianchen could survive and bring people like Bao Tianglong back was nothing short of a miracle, proving his strength. However, Ye Tianchen hadn’t treated his injuries yet, and Wuxue feared he wouldn’t hold up much longer.

"Don’t worry, I won’t have any problems. Starting today, I will become even stronger and won’t let my friends and family suffer the slightest harm!" Ye Tianchen said earnestly.

"I’ll dig with you. I also have great respect for Miss Alice!" Wuxue still expressed his desire not to let Ye Tianchen exert himself too much.

"Obey my command!" Ye Tianchen said sternly.

Wuxue looked at his big brother, Ye Tianchen, his heart full of emotion. Along with Hu Long, he could be considered one of the first to follow Ye Tianchen. He had never seen Ye Tianchen like this before. This was the first time Ye Tianchen had lost a friend who died for him. At that moment, Wuxue could clearly sense that Ye Tianchen’s aura had changed. Gone was his carefree and contented demeanor, his resolve not to seek trouble. Instead, Ye Tianchen now exuded an imperial domineering presence, that of a supreme overlord, which shocked Wuxue profoundly.

In the end, Wuxue stood aside silently, guarding the spot. He could understand Ye Tianchen’s feelings—a man who cherished loyalty and despised trouble, who didn’t want to be involved in conflict and yearned for a peaceful life. Yet, one event after another forced Ye Tianchen’s hand. Alice had died, deeply in love with Ye Tianchen, dying for him. What unresolved matters remained? Who else might leave Ye Tianchen, forever lost to the realms of yin and yang? Ye Tianchen wouldn’t allow such things to happen again. At the moment of Alice’s death, he had silently vowed in his heart.

There was a time when Ye Tianchen wanted to return to the apocalypse star to avenge his fallen loved ones, an obligation he had to fulfill. That world contained countless powerful beings, a grand universe for cultivation, full of wonders and boundlessness. He also longed to travel to the Emperor Star to unlock the mysteries of Eternal Life, driven by his duty as a cultivator, seeking the enigmatic eternity. Another reason was his desire to preserve the warmth of family, the perpetuity of kinship, not wanting his parents and sister to leave him a century later.

When Ye Tianchen completed digging a grave, a fine drizzle began to fall from the sky. He carried Alice’s body from the car and gently placed it into the grave. There was no lavish funeral, no golden coffin, only Ye Tianchen and Wuxue kept vigil. Ye Tianchen could feel that at the moment of her death, Alice had been at peace. Born an orphan, lacking familial affection and warmth, she was a killing machine trained by M country’s government, living daily with uncertainty. Alice truly was weary, yearning for a simple life and a tranquil home.

After placing Alice’s body in the grave, Ye Tianchen tenderly kissed her forehead. The bond between the blond beauty and himself had not been long—they started as enemies, became friends, and in the end, Alice lost her life trying to save him. People are not heartless plants; Ye Tianchen was a man driven by emotion and loyalty, feeling mournful in that moment.

"Big brother, it’s starting to rain. Let’s bury Miss Alice," Wuxue whispered, suggesting gently.

Ye Tianchen nodded, slowly got up, and took one final look at Alice. Clenching his teeth firmly, he pushed his hands forward harshly, covering the grave with the excavated dirt, then used the shovel to pat it down. The moment he set the headstone, a downpour began. Standing before Alice’s grave, Ye Tianchen spoke emotionally, "You gave your life for me; I owe you a lot. Someday when I die, I’ll repay you."

"Let’s go, big brother; the rain is getting heavy!" Wuxue opened the car door and said.

Ye Tianchen and Wuxue left the small hill, a scenic spot unlikely to draw many visitors. However, after their departure, a figure appeared before Alice’s gravesite. This person wore no raincoat, held no umbrella, and had no rain hat on his head, allowing the rain from above to fall upon him. Yet, not a drop of rain touched him. The scene was somewhat magical, the person, somewhat powerful.

"Ye Tianchen, I’ve finally found you. Wait for it, the incident with you stealing my bellyband isn’t over yet, huh!"

Early the next morning, Ye Tianchen woke up, his body in incredible pain. His injuries were grave this time, but fortunately, the soft healing energy left in his body by Zhang Ruotong, combined with the significant breakthrough in his own strength and realm, kept him out of fatal danger. Upon waking, Ye Tianchen got dressed and left his bedroom. On the dining table in the villa’s main hall was a feast of his favorite dishes, including zha jiang noodles and large lobsters. Qi Ruxue had specially prepared all this to welcome Ye Tianchen back and clear away the dust of his journey.

"Tianchen, you’re up! Just let me serve the soup and we can start eating!" Qi Ruxue said, dressed in a cook’s garb that hugged her curves attractively and was very seductive.

"Thanks for your hard work, thank you!" Ye Tianchen said with a smile.

"Huh? Tianchen... you... your brain hasn’t gone soggy, has it? Thanking me?" Qi Ruxue was stunned for a moment, somewhat unable to respond.

Ye Tianchen looked at Qi Ruxue with a mix of frustration and amusement. Of course, he couldn’t blame Qi Ruxue. From the start, the two of them were like happy enemies, constantly bickering and fighting without end. Every encounter without an argument was simply not possible. Ever since Qi Ruxue had moved in, the villa became much livelier.

Now, because of Alice’s death, Ye Tianchen felt he had learned a lot. People couldn’t possibly reach the ultimate peak of strength; there’s no end to learning. When Alice died, Ye Tianchen not only secretly vowed to become unprecedentedly powerful, to ensure his loved ones would never be harmed again, but he also reminded himself to cherish the people around him. Whether they were the ones he loved or those who loved him, he had to take responsibility. They weren’t like him; maybe they only had a few decades of life, and once gone, they could never be seen again.

"Thank you for taking care of me all this time, Ruxue," Ye Tianchen said with a handsome smile.

"You... cut it out, are you trying to trick me again? I’m not falling for it," Qi Ruxue said, sticking out her tongue at Ye Tianchen before running into the kitchen.

Ye Tianchen shook his head in resignation. It seemed changing his image in front of Qi Ruxue wouldn’t be easy. Slowly but surely, a peaceful life must be lived well, and in less calm days, he must shield them from the wind and rain.

At that moment, Qi Ruxue, who had run into the kitchen, had a delicate blush on her pretty face. She could feel Ye Tianchen’s sincerity. After falling in love with Ye Tianchen, she had come here without hesitation, taking care of his daily needs, all to make Ye Tianchen fall in love with her. However, their constant bickering was not what Qi Ruxue wanted now. When a woman loves a man, she only wants to care for and feel loved by him.

"This guy, could it be his emotional intelligence has finally kicked in?" Qi Ruxue couldn’t help but mutter to herself with a coquettish complaint.

When Qi Ruxue brought out the last dish, the cucumber with century egg soup that Ye Tianchen particularly liked, he immediately took a piece of century egg and put it in his mouth, eating and speaking at the same time, "Not bad, your cooking is almost catching up to my mom’s!"

"Of course! I’ve learned quite a bit from Auntie since I’ve been here for so long. How about it? Tastes good, right?" Qi Ruxue said with a smile.

"Hmm, it’s really good. By the way, where are my mom, sister, and Xiao Ya?" Ye Tianchen couldn’t help but ask.

Hearing Ye Tianchen’s question, Qi Ruxue glared at him coquettishly, then said with irritation, "I think you’ve even forgotten what day of the week it is. You’re so busy outside every day. Today is Monday. Xiao Ya and Qianwen have classes. As for your mom, she’s gone to your dad’s. It’s just the two of us at home today!"

"Just the two of us at home? Heh heh!" Ye Tianchen suddenly made a lecherous facial expression, mischievously looking at Qi Ruxue.

"You... what do you want to do, you hooligan!" Qi Ruxue scolded as she fiercely glared at Ye Tianchen.

Actually, it was apparent that Qi Ruxue wasn’t truly angry. This was the difference between love and lack thereof. When a woman doesn’t love a man, any slight inappropriate gesture or word from him would be repulsively rejected. But when a woman deeply loves a man, no matter how shamelessly or brazenly he behaves, she wouldn’t feel disgusted; she might even secretly enjoy it, because it signifies that the man likes her, that she is attractive to him! (To be continued. If you like this novel, you’re welcome to cast your recommendations and monthly votes at qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read at m.qidian.com.)