"Surprised? Didn't see that coming, did you?"
Aboard the spaceship, Chen Luo greeted Huang Yao and Huang Li with a smile.
After dealing with Snake Star, Chen Luo had Rice sense Huang Yao and Huang Li's location, then headed over to find them.
Huang Yao and Huang Li seemed to have been doing well. As Reisad had said, he apparently had some sincerity in seeking peace and had not made things difficult for Chen Luo's friends.
Huang Li cried out in surprise and ran over, sniffling as she spread her arms. "Uncle Chen, I missed you so much! I almost thought I'd never see you again."
Chen Luo wore a half-smile. Did you miss me, or my money?
Back off, muscle Barbie. Trying to cop a feel?
Huang Yao smiled wryly. "Big bro, you're such a badass that you nearly got me killed. These past few days have been a real roller coaster. My heart really can't take it."
Chen Luo sighed and patted Huang Yao on the shoulder. "Sorry for dragging you into this. It's all over now."
Huang Yao chuckled. "Yeah. Big bro, you actually beat both empires into asking for peace. I never saw that coming."
When they first met, Huang Yao had called Chen Luo his little brother. After Chen Luo kept comprehending more laws, Huang Yao decisively switched to calling him big bro.
But truthfully, Huang Yao was fairly cautious by nature. Had he known Chen Luo was so reckless and daring, he might not have chosen to befriend him.
Just then, a delighted voice rang out. "I found tomatoes!"
Ningshuang had rummaged through the spaceship's cupboards and chests and actually found some tomatoes. They did not grow those things on Snake Star.
Ningshuang cradled a basket of tomatoes, utterly delighted, leaving everyone speechless.
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