Chapter 294 - 148 Song Wen Grateful, Exploring the Depths

"Thank you, Brother Liang. If it weren’t for you all helping me back then, I... I might not have survived."

Song Wen’s eyes were slightly red as she recalled the past, feeling both fearful and touched.

It was the time when she stepped out of her home and bravely faced the outside world.

Fortunately, she didn’t encounter any terrifying people or events.

Instead, she met Brother Liang, Granny Li, Liu Feifei, Hu Weimin’s family, and others.

In the face of disaster, everyone didn’t harm each other or scheme against each other but helped and cared for one another.

This gave her a lot of warmth and gratitude.

But she also knew that she was lucky.

Because not everyone had experiences like hers.

She was lucky to become the downstairs neighbor of Liang Yuan and to avoid Liu Erlong’s domination.

She also luckily avoided the building where Wang Ze’s gang was.

It was Brother Liang who killed Liu Erlong’s gang, providing a safe and stable environment in the building, allowing her to step out and meet Feifei and the others.

Brother Liang took care of her, always giving her a low exchange rate, helping her through the most difficult initial period.

It was also Brother Liang who descended from the sky to save her when Chen Hong’s men were about to kill Feifei and capture her.

So her thanks this time was truly heartfelt.

Liang Yuan just smiled and said, "The person you should thank the most is yourself."

"If you weren’t strong, no matter how much others might ease your way, you wouldn’t manage to rise up."

"Just like Zhang Lanjuan and Sun Da’s son, what’s his name again? Oh, Sun Xu, that kid is like mud that can’t hold up on a wall. Despite the good conditions given by his parents, he remains unambitious and bullies others."

"Such a person remains hopeless even if helped countless times."

"So, you should thank yourself. It’s your resilient heart that made the difference."

Liang Yuan’s words made Song Wen both happy and a little embarrassed.

"I... I’m not as good as you say, Brother Liang..."

Her fair skin and beautiful features, suddenly showing such a shy demeanor, made Liang Yuan pause for a moment.

Seeing him silent, Song Wen couldn’t help but look up at him.

Seeing him staring at her, her heart started racing.

For some reason, she suddenly thought of the recent day on the rooftop, when he was teaching her to familiarize with her superpower, manipulating plants.

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That time, there was a heavy downpour, soaking her clothes.

He took off his T-shirt and gave it to her, revealing his strong physique...

Thump... thump... thump...

Song Wen’s heart was pounding uncontrollably, her face getting redder.

Liang Yuan snapped back to reality, quickly coughed, and turned his head.

"Bro... Brother Liang, you... you..."

Song Wen wanted to break the awkwardness but didn’t know what to say.

Though she used to be a popular internet celebrity with millions of fans.

She could talk freely online about anything.

But real life was completely different.

Especially when facing the man she had feelings for, she couldn’t be as composed as online.

After regaining his composure, Liang Yuan relaxed and said jokingly, "I can now understand why those netizens are all so fond of you."

"With your looks, you’d be striking online and offline alike."

Song Wen, though delighted inside from the compliment, blushed deeply and stammered, not knowing what to say.

Liang Yuan did not tease her further but asked with a smile, "By the way, when you were attacked by Chen Hong, I heard you say that you summoned a piece of kelp to attack him?"

Song Wen was taken aback, then nodded quickly: "Yes, it was kelp. At that time, around the twelfth floor, I sensed it."

"But later when I went back, I couldn’t sense it anymore. It might be too far away."

Liang Yuan nodded: "Kelp is also one of the edible plants, rich in potassium and iodine, which are essential nutrients for the human body."

"I’ll try to find some and see if we can grow it in the plant room."

"After we leave, people here can’t just live on sea fish and this small amount of vegetables. If kelp can be cultivated, it would be great."

Song Wen nodded but then worried: "How would you even get it?"

Liang Yuan smiled: "I’ll find a way."

Song Wen worriedly said: "You’re not planning to dive, are you? There are so many mutated creatures underwater. Don’t take that risk. I heard Granny Li say she’s planning to see if she can cultivate mushrooms."

"The air here is humid, and we’ve seen mushrooms and wood ear fungus popping up on the floors before."

"If we can cultivate them, they could also supplement the vegetables for everyone."

Liang Yuan’s eyes brightened: "That’s a great idea. It can be tried out, and if successful, we can plant them on the mountain as well."

"So, you won’t go underwater then, right?" Song Wen hurriedly said.

Liang Yuan chuckled: "You’re worried about me?"

Song Wen blushed again but didn’t deny it; instead, she softly murmured, "Mm."

Liang Yuan felt touched, smiling: "Don’t worry, I know my limits."

Then he changed the topic, asking about the plant room and how long it would take for a normal batch of vegetables to be harvested.

Talking about serious matters, Song Wen’s attention indeed shifted, and she began explaining to Liang Yuan.

After a while, Granny Li and the others returned.

Seeing Liang Yuan, everyone gathered around, eagerly asking about their departure.

"Mr. Liang, when are we leaving?"

"Mr. Liang, if we leave, do we leave the plant room for others?"