Zhen Zhen is a Beauty

When Zhen was six years old, she had her first awakening to the need for strength. She felt despair as Fiona and two others pinned her to the ground and beat her.

At that moment, she thought, This is it. If I die, these pains will be gone...

Zhen, who had been lying on the ground and given up struggling, rekindled her will to live after Xi Xiu and Xue Fanhui appeared.

Although there were innate talent gaps from birth, Xi Xiu was the same age as her, and the gap wasn't that significant at this time.

Since they had just enrolled, everyone's learning progress was the same. Yet, Xi Xiu could still decisively beat those few people down. Zhen felt she was truly too weak.

The pain of losing her parents, the fear of being in a strange environment, and the confusion about the future all vanished in that instant.

That's why, when Vivian asked her, she gave such an answer.

Xi Xiu was also surprised, not expecting Zhen to have such resolve.

Xue Fanhui, however, felt she hadn't made a wrong choice in helping, and her heart bloomed with joy.

"Alright, Zhen, you must remember what you said. Your Mental Power level might not be high, but you can contribute to the Alliance in other ways. The meaning of life isn't just in the military; it's in all aspects. Everyone has their own life."

Vivian spoke to Zhen with earnest words. She was afraid the little girl might have psychological trauma, so she offered some guidance. Whether Zhen could understand it now or not, Vivian hoped she would remember it.

"Yes, Director Vivian," Zhen replied seriously, her beautiful little face held tightly.

Vivian ultimately punished Xi Xiu and the others by making them clean the three-story building they lived in and the front courtyard of the nursery for seven days after they returned.

It's worth noting that robots handled these tasks now; no one manually cleaned anymore.

The three-story building plus the courtyard was quite spacious. If the three of them split the work, each would spend over an hour.

Xi Xiu and the other two accepted their punishment without bargaining with Vivian, as there was no need or reason to.

As for Fiona and her two companions, Vivian decided to take a more forceful approach. They were forbidden from participating in any nursery outdoor activities until their studies concluded. They would also have to clean the back building's sanitation until they left Ningkui Star, which was about a year.

After Vivian left, Xi Xiu breathed a sigh of relief. She had thought Vivian would fly into a rage, but it turned out to be just a reprimand.

Xue Fanhui sprawled on the floor mat, replaying the glorious achievements of the day with some satisfaction. She had managed to turn the situation around and had won completely.

Zhen looked at Xi Xiu with adoration, which made Xi Xiu feel a bit creeped out.

"I, I, can I train with you from now on? My name is Zhen." Zhen's tone was exceptionally hesitant, as she had been rejected many times before.

Xi Xiu didn't know how to answer her. If she refused, looking at those eyes that had regained their sparkle, she couldn't bring herself to do it.

"I need to ask Fanhui, because I always train with her."

Fanhui, lying on the floor mat, agreed without thinking. "You can, but we wake up very early every day, and the training intensity is three times your usual. If you're sure you can handle it, then join us."

At this moment, none of the three possessed the innocence of children. Each of their hearts carried wounds that were difficult to heal.

These experiences had made them grow up overnight, and they understood the harshness of the world. Coming to the nursery meant that from now on, their lives and all the paths they would take would depend solely on themselves. They only had themselves.

"I'll work hard to keep up. Thank you, both seniors!" Zhen bowed, tears streaming from the corners of her eyes. The emotion of this moment was enough to make Zhen feel eternally grateful.

Xi Xiu and Xue Fanhui had some injuries, so they didn't go out for any more activities. Zhen obediently stayed in Xi Xiu and Xue Fanhui's tent.

The three of them were bored sitting around, so they all connected to the Star Net, intending to browse information to pass the time.

Xi Xiu habitually checked various information, while Xue Fanhui focused on the latest developments in the mechanical industry. Zhen was a bit aimless, so she followed Xi Xiu's lead and looked at various information as well.

Vivian saw that the three young girls were getting along harmoniously, and Zhen no longer wanted to return to her own tent. Therefore, she asked Xue Fanhui to take Xi Xiu and Zhen, letting the three of them share a tent for the night.

Zhen had been tricked by her tentmate to go to the reef area today, and she probably wouldn't want to see her tentmate again.

Vivian considered this and decided to rearrange the dormitories again when she returned.

The three girls slept soundly. The next day's lesson was about identifying various minerals.

Ningkui Star was not just a border star system; it was also rich in a type of crystal – Shulai Stone, which was a raw material used to create folded space.

The bracelet on Xi Xiu's wrist was made of Shulai Stone. The price of Shulai Stone had been consistently high in recent years.

This crystal was transparent and very small, about the size of a fingernail. It was often found mixed with various gravels on the purple coast.

Private mining was generally prohibited on Ningkui Star, but the nursery was an exception. Every year, Vivian and the nursery were allowed to come and search for it once. Whatever they found belonged to the nursery's children, serving as a form of income generation for them.

After breakfast, Vivian led the children to the purple coast to search for Shulai Stone.

Xi Xiu, Xue Fanhui, and Zhen were in the same group. After a night of recovery, Xue Fanhui's injuries had faded, and Xi Xiu's injuries were mostly on her body, not affecting her face.

However, after the swelling on Zhen's face subsided, Xi Xiu was surprised to discover how beautiful the little girl was. Exceptionally beautiful.

Her eyelashes were like raven feathers, her eye sockets deep, and her small nose was perky, like a doll – the most beautiful kind.

Zhen Zhen was a beauty, and she would become even more captivating when she grew up.

To prevent yesterday's incident from happening again, Vivian had the robots keep a close watch on the children under their charge, temporarily adding an enhanced supervision program to the robots.

After listening carefully to Vivian's explanation, Xi Xiu began to search for Shulai Stone diligently.

In a short while, she found four or five pieces. After having Vivian identify them, she collected them.

Vivian said that all the Shulai Stones found during the lesson belonged to them.

Upon returning to the nursery, Shally would count them. They would then be sold collectively under the nursery's name, and the earned Star Coins would be directly deposited into their accounts. They could manage these funds themselves once they turned ten, marking their first income.

All the children were highly motivated. They only had one morning to search. Hearing this, Xi Xiu's joy knew no bounds – these were Star Coins!

In the Alliance, one couldn't get anywhere without money. The little money-grubber was already thinking about how to earn some.

Xue Fanhui and Zhen were also very motivated. The three of them headed west along the coast. Xi Xiu found a knack for it, discovering that wherever colored gravel appeared, Shulai Stones would be nearby. She shared this pattern with Xue Fanhui and Zhen, speeding up their search.

By the time Vivian's designated time was up, Xi Xiu had found over a thousand Shulai Stones, which was a considerable income.

Xue Fanhui and Zhen also found quite a few, and the three of them took the top three spots in the search.

Once the group had assembled, Vivian sent the children into the vehicle, and they returned to the nursery together.

After landing a little over an hour later, Vivian had Xi Xiu, Xue Fanhui, and Zhen come to her office. "Fanhui, Xi Xiu, Zhen, I'd like to get your opinion. Would the three of you be willing to live together?"

Upon hearing this, Zhen happily looked up. "Director, Zhen is willing."

Xue Fanhui was indifferent. After spending the day together, she didn't dislike the somewhat delicate girl, appreciating her cautious nature.

Xi Xiu's impression of Zhen wasn't bad either, and she nodded in agreement.

Vivian arranged for Zhen to move into the remaining room in Xi Xiu and Xue Fanhui's suite. The three of them would spend all their days at the nursery there.