Pampered By All In Different Planes

Inside were some documents and files.

There were also two keys and a letter, and beyond that, two small bottles that seemed to contain liquid. With the motion of the box opening, the liquid slid briefly before falling still once more.

"I won't beat around the bush with you. Our mission this time also involves delivering these things," Grandpa Wen rotated the box towards Su Zhiruan, still smiling cheerfully.

Grandma Wen appeared thoughtful. Seeing that Su Zhiruan's face didn't show surprise, it was clear that she had already had some thoughts about their visit.

Unexpectedly, at her young age, she was so meticulous in her thinking. Such a child could not be raised by an ordinary family. Moreover, according to the research on Su Zhiruan's background, her family favored boys over girls, even forcing her to drop out of school to work and support them. Such a family could never cultivate a child with Su Zhiruan's temperament.

If she had fought her way up on her own, breaking herself and rebuilding anew, then she truly was a tough character.

Understanding the difficulties faced by such tough characters, the elderly couple gradually developed a sense of respect for Su Zhiruan.

"These are—" Su Zhiruan moved closer but did not touch anything. She simply picked up the topmost document and scanned it briefly, understanding its contents.

Grandma Wen provided an explanation, "These two bottles of medicine are the latest research achievements from the national laboratory. You can take them to the base's laboratory for further study. If a virus does indeed break out, these could play a role in providing relief during critical moments. I was previously in charge of this research, and if it's not too much trouble, I will stay and continue working on it."

Grandpa Wen handed her the keys. "These keys are for a part of the strategic reserve supplies. When the time comes, you can take them out for everyone to use."

Apart from these two items, there was also a thick stack of secret documents. Just by flipping through two pages, Su Zhiruan recognized the immense value of these documents.

Oftentimes, whether it's infrastructure or some secret setups, these are state secrets, unknown to the common person.

Even though she had lived lives many times over those of ordinary people across many Small Worlds, she had never come into contact with such things.

Although this was only a part, possibly just the tip of the iceberg, the reality of coming into contact with them was still incredibly shocking to her.

"There are some things better left unsaid. It's enough that we understand each other," Grandpa Wen saw the understanding in her eyes and knew she recognized the value of the information, "We will stay here. If we can offer even a little help, it will give our lives meaning."

"This letter must be a letter of thanks," Grandma Wen pushed the envelope towards Su Zhiruan, her eyes full of admiration and affection, "The nation is very grateful to you. The head of state and senior academicians have praised you more than once, and many in the laboratory know of your accomplishments."

"And Qingyu," after praising Su Zhiruan, the elderly couple's gaze shifted to Wen Qingyu, "Although you don't remember your grandparents, being with Xiaosu to manage the base is a good thing. Assist her well and look forward to the day when the world returns to normal."

Wen Qingyu looked at Su Zhiruan, his eyes filled with an undissipating gentleness, and nodded firmly, "Definitely."

*

The arrival of the elderly Wen couple at the base was undoubtedly a stabilizing reassurance.

In the past, everyone joined the base with different intentions. Some did it to get a meal, some to find warmth in numbers to avoid being bullied outside, and others simply wanted a place to stay.

But now, with the arrival of the state's representatives, it signified that the nation had never given up on anyone, confirming that their choice to join the base was the right one.

Therefore, everyone was filled with enthusiasm, inspired to make the base as good as possible.

When Su's mother and Su Mingzhu learned about this, their hearts were filled with bitterness.

In fact, their current life had improved immensely compared to when they had been at the mercy of others. However, people are always afraid of comparisons, especially when they realized that the person who was now the talk of the town, receiving praise from everyone, was Su Zhiruan, whom they had previously looked down upon. Their sadness grew even more.

While they were working in the fields, many people whispered to each other as they toiled.

"Hey, hey, heard the news? Even the state has sent people to our base. Doesn't that prove what was said before, that our Leader Su is one of the state's own!"

"I'm really relieved now, thank goodness we didn't stoop to join those robbers, or else how could good days have come to us?"

"You know, getting into the base nowadays isn't that simple anymore, being able to survive in this kind of weather is truly a blessing."

"Su Zhiruan's boyfriend is the former big star Wen Qingyu. Sigh, back then I used to lament how such a handsome man wasn't allowed to date. I felt like there was no one in this world who could match up to him, but now! As a fan, I willingly admit defeat, I'm utterly convinced by our boss."

…

Listening to the continuous discussions of the crowd, the center of conversation was all about Su Zhiruan. No one dared to speak ill of her, after all, biting the hand that feeds you is a behavior that gets universally condemned.

Su's mother looked at Su Mingzhu, her heart filled with regret.

If she had treated her second daughter well at that time, wholeheartedly raising Su Zhiruan, letting her go to school, giving her delicious food, then she would be the one enjoying good fortune now, not having to toil.

But there was no medicine for regret in this world, and no matter how much Su's mother and Su Mingzhu regretted not treating Su Zhiruan properly before, it was ultimately in vain.

Fortunes change in turn; the Su Zhiruan they once scorned was now beyond their reach.

*

Time passed quickly.

Another short three months went by.

The high temperatures continued to soar, even reaching 50℃ later on.

The base issued multiple messages reminding people not to go out and to minimize activities in the high temperatures.

Under the scorching sun, the plants that had finally grown were directly killed off; fortunately, after the restoration of electricity, the base's infrastructure focused on temperature-regulation construction, and vegetables and plants inside the constant temperature rooms and greenhouses were doing well.

Several water reservoirs also came into play.

Before the virus outbreak, Su Zhiruan used every device capable of sending signals and broadcasts to encourage the establishment of bases nationwide to gather people and supplies, and to stay away from the glaciers.

In the original storyline, there was no concept of the base. Everyone wanted to head to the glaciers after the high temperatures, or if not able to reach the glaciers, they'd try to find water sources. In the end, they all died.

This time, because of the advance warning, cities near the glaciers were blocked off, so the virus erupted on a small scale, not causing widespread deaths and rampant spread of the disease.

The initial outbreak of the virus was the most nerve-wracking period for Su Zhiruan.

Whether it was low or high temperatures, those were natural disasters.

But when the virus began to spread, it was purgatory.

She was on tenterhooks, preparing for any potential variations according to the original plot.

The three months passed quickly, the virus didn't erupt or spread, and although a minority, against advice, insisted on going to the glacier, the number was not large, nor were the deaths. She gradually began to feel at ease.

In the seventh month of the high temperatures, Su Zhiruan received her medical report.

She was pregnant!