Resurrection Empire

Chapter 668 251 You Look Beautiful Today [4700 words, thanks to Doclamur for becoming the Alliance Hierarch!]_3

"Mm."

"You will change more lives in the future. So, don't be discouraged."

Ren Zhong: "Thank you."

The two fell silent again, each lost in their own thoughts.

A few minutes later, they returned to the villa.

This villa wasn't a newly acquired property by Ren Zhong.

Yang Bingzhong, after selling off much of his property for stock trading, only kept this second-ring villa where his family lived, putting it up for partial mortgage to liquidate cash.

Ren Zhong took on all of Yang Bingzhong's debts and assets, and naturally, this villa became Ren Zhong's property.

The original occupants were evicted after Yang Bingzhong's accident, and Ren Zhong had no idea where they went.

All he knew was that with Yang Bingzhong's citizenship revoked, his offspring had no right to inherit a downgraded status and had to start over as First Level Citizens.

These people are probably now struggling to start afresh somewhere or might have been turned into slaves by other creditors.

The house has always been here, but Ren Zhong hadn't lived there before because he was not eligible to settle in the county seat.

He had no household registration in Liao Yuan County, and even with a house, he could not stay long-term.

Now, having been promoted to Fifth Level Citizen, he has the right to settle freely in any county town on Source Star, resolving the above issues.

Upon entering, Ju Qingmeng tossed her shawl aside, stretched comfortably, and lazily said, "Home is still the best. Wearing these clothes feels so constricting, not at all comfortable. It's unbearable, I need to change into something else. Ha~~"

Ren Zhong glanced swiftly.

As she stretched, her prominent chest formed a graceful curve.

Ren Zhong felt his heart rate slightly increase.

He quickly turned his face away, saying, "You're more used to wearing work clothes, I know."

Ju Qingmeng waved her fingers, "Wrong! It's the little vest, it's the most comfortable while working, cool and not easy to get caught in the equipment."

Ren Zhong made a sound of acknowledgment, but in his mind, he again recalled Ju Qingmeng in her little vest, her face covered in tactical camo-like black oil stains, lying on the workbench with that focused yet sexy look.

He hurriedly made a gesture as if checking the time.

Hmm, it's now eight twenty-five, still a bit early for bedtime.

He decided to spend another hour or so training in the gym and thus said to Ju Qingmeng, "You go rest first, I'll hit the gym."

"Huh!" Ju Qingmeng seemed about to say something but stopped, "Okay… okay then."

Twenty minutes later, Ren Zhong was lying on the equipment doing heavy bench presses when Ju Qingmeng walked in wearing her pajamas, sighing softly, "Ren Zhong…"

Ren Zhong put down the barbell, sat up straight, "What's… uh…"

His pupils suddenly widened.

At the gym's entrance, Ju Qingmeng's long hair was scattered and wet.

A faint scent of shampoo wafted over, mixing with his own sweat to create a unique olfactory experience.

It seemed she just took a shower.

But that's not the point.

The point is her clothing.

It was a familiar yet slightly different magenta sheer nightgown.

Underneath the sheer nightgown, the intricate red lingerie was faintly visible.

In the bright light of the living room behind her, her curvaceous yet slim waist was outlined.

Long time ago, when Ren Zhong stayed at her villa, she sometimes walked around in pajamas before him, but those were ordinary and conservative home wear made of cotton, not see-through.

This scene, for a moment, recalled a buried timeline when he first visited Ju Qingmeng's home at night under the guise of a fake Pu Cha officer.

He used "friendship" as reasoning to reassure her so he could comfortably accept her help.

Later, after resurrecting once more, Ren Zhong chose to reveal his cards during their first meeting at the talent test room of the military weapon store.

He avoided that scene, burying Ju Qingmeng's seductive nightgown show deep within his memories, hidden in the crevices of time.

Yet unexpectedly, with the passage of time, the same people and a strikingly similar scene appeared inevitably again.

As a high-IQ "madman," Ren Zhong only needed a slight reflection to immediately understand that although the scene was strikingly similar, the social relations, emotional contexts, and logical background were utterly distinct.

Ren Zhong told himself.

It's evident, she has fallen in love with me.

She wants to take the so-called "lover" relationship further.

"Ren Zhong, I… I…"

Ju Qingmeng stammered, starting to speak.

Ren Zhong also waged an inner battle.

He questioned himself.

Starfire Town has been liberated.

The foundation of the revolution is beginning to take shape.

He has become a Fifth Level Citizen and is soon to connect with the "organization" of the Source Star Civilization Promotion Association.

Everything must move forward to the next step.

Is it time to slightly unlock the shackles on himself, to respond to someone else's feelings?

But my feelings for her…

Is this love?

And if I refuse her, will she be sad?

Seeing Ren Zhong's silence, Ju Qingmeng's heart was both racing and confused.

Her mind went blank from tension, "I… I don't know how to express my gratitude to you. Although I once said 'anything but that,' I also hoped that with my professional skills I could always be your support, but I always feel I… I always think… I shouldn't like, um… I should have a…"

Just then, the villa's doorbell rang.

A voice prompt said, "Respected Fifth Level Citizen Ren Zhong, High-Level Citizen Xiao Xingyue has come to visit, will you meet her?"

Ren Zhong stood up abruptly with a solemn expression.

This time, she must be here on behalf of the Promotion Association.

He had followed her hints to become a Fifth Level Citizen, gaining the right to information and ready to lay cards on the table.

Of course, he knew the Association had already taken notice of him.

His survival up till now, carefree and unfettered, was not without the Association's covert guardianship.

Ren Zhong harbored immense curiosity and limitless expectations for the Promotion Association.

A gleam appeared in his eyes, and his aura shifted dramatically.

Ju Qingmeng noticed the transformation in his demeanor, sensing the romantic atmosphere fade rapidly, and hurriedly asked, "What happened?"

Ren Zhong glanced at Ju Qingmeng, "This is a very important conversation, knowledge of it is restricted to above Fifth Level Citizens, you may need to excuse yourself for a moment."

Ju Qingmeng nodded, "Then I'll go to sleep first."

Ren Zhong nodded, "Okay."

Watching her slightly despondent figure, Ren Zhong called out from behind, "Qingmeng."

"What is it?"

She turned back abruptly.

"Two things. First, I don't need you to express gratitude in that manner."

Ju Qingmeng: "Huh?"

"Second, you are very beautiful right now."

Ju Qingmeng: "Huh?"

"Go to sleep. Good night."

"Okay, good night."