447: Mr. Meng asked me to be your guide

After seeing Jing Wenqian off, Xiao Xiao's mood became a bit heavy. She sat on the sofa, her brows tightly furrowed, lost in thought.

She had originally thought that after returning to her hometown, she could live a few years of peaceful life. However, reality far exceeded her expectations. Jing Wenqian's arrival made her realize that as the "daughter of a god," her identity and status would always prevent her from truly escaping these troubles.

Xiao Xiao knew that people like Jing Wenqian were not few. They might have various motives, but ultimately, they all wanted to gain some benefits from her. She could understand their thoughts, but she did not want to be troubled by these trivial matters.

"Sigh, it seems Dad was right," Xiao Xiao sighed, muttering to herself.

She knew that from now on, she had to handle her relationships with these people more carefully and cautiously. She could not easily make promises, nor could she casually refuse their requests.

Tomorrow, she would notify the Space City Management Department and arrange a civilian identity for herself, with no right to interfere in any management or possess any authority.

Xiao Xiao washed up, lay on the bed, closed her eyes, and instantly fell asleep. She could go without sleep; sleeping had no benefit or harm for her as a demigod. But when in Rome, do as the Romans do, so she still needed to sleep.

Early the next morning, Xiao Xiao got up early. She first visited her uncle and aunt and had lunch there. Space City still followed the Blue Star's time system, twenty-four hours. The entire Space City's simulated day and night system also operated according to this.

Leaving her Uncle Shen Yi's home, Xiao Xiao went alone to the Spaceport. Currently, Space City's population was only over five million, while Blue Star had fifteen million. She planned to visit Blue Star and, while she was there, help Blue Star restore its surface ecology.

After walking a few steps, Xiao Xiao stopped and slowly said, "Bai Yiming, you stalker, how long are you going to follow me?"

Bai Yiming walked out from a nearby corner, rubbing his nose awkwardly.

"Meng Zong said he wants me to be your guide. Wherever you go, I go."

A mischievous smile appeared on Xiao Xiao's lips: "I'm going to the King of Hell's palace. Are you coming?"

"Yes, of course!" Bai Yiming nodded without hesitation.

"Smooth talker. Let's go, accompany me back to Blue Star." Xiao Xiao smiled sweetly and waved at Bai Yiming.

Bai Yiming was stunned. What was going on? He had prepared his excuses to deal with Xiao Xiao's rejection, but he never expected Xiao Xiao to agree so readily to go with him.

"What are you dawdling for? Keep up, lest I change my mind."

"Hey! Coming right away..." Bai Yiming quickly followed, walking beside Xiao Xiao.

"Uncle Meng asked you to be a guide. That old man, is he trying to play matchmaker for you? What, did he change careers to be a matchmaker?" Xiao Xiao asked as she walked.

"Uh, yes..." Bai Yiming answered subconsciously, but then immediately realized his answer was wrong and shook his head repeatedly.

"No, no, Xiao Xiao, I didn't mean that. I know my place."

Looking at Bai Yiming's flustered expression, Xiao Xiao couldn't help but find it amusing. Where had that arrogance gone from when he was a small leader in the Rebel Army? His current self-deprecating appearance couldn't help but make one feel a sense of melancholy.

"Bai Yiming, oh Bai Yiming. I originally thought that when I returned, you would have a wife, children, and a warm bed. I didn't expect you to still be a single dog." Xiao Xiao's tone was slightly sarcastic, but more teasing.

"Then you...aren't you the same?" Bai Yiming retorted, though his voice lacked conviction.

Xiao Xiao stepped onto a small spaceship, with Bai Yiming following behind. They both entered the cockpit.

"I'm different. I'm always twenty years old. I can find someone whenever I want, so I'm not in a hurry. You, however, will get old and die. If you delay any longer, no one will want you." Xiao Xiao sat down and started the spaceship.

"Better to have nothing than to make do. By the way, why are you so worried about my personal life?" Bai Yiming asked, somewhat puzzled.

"Cough cough... It's not that I'm afraid of delaying you. It wouldn't be easy to explain to Uncle Bai Yan."

"Heh heh, my dad doesn't care about these things at all." A hint of sadness flashed in Bai Yiming's eyes.

At this moment, the spaceship had already begun to leave the Spaceport and was heading towards the Blue Star Space Station.

Due to population repatriation and ecological restoration, Blue Star's Space Station had added two more, and space elevators had been installed.

Xiao Xiao's small spaceship was only suitable for space, not for flying within the atmosphere, so docking procedures were still necessary.

Originally, it wouldn't have been so troublesome; Xiao Xiao could have directly opened a teleportation gate to Blue Star. But Xiao Xiao was there to have fun, so she naturally chose the slower way of traveling.

The spaceship entered automatic cruise, and Xiao Xiao leaned back in her chair, glancing at Bai Yiming, who was sitting beside her: "Aren't you a guide? Tell me about Blue Star's situation during the ten years I was away!"

"It's about ecological restoration. Currently, some flora and fauna in the temperate zones have recovered, but the oxygen content on the surface is still a bit low. Our cities are in Donghai City and at the equator, and then all five continents and four oceans have small ecological restoration cities with stationed personnel, but most of the personnel are in Donghai City, probably about ten million, and children make up the majority." Bai Yiming spoke methodically.

"Children, ah. In these ten years, a lot of effort has been put into population growth," Xiao Xiao said with some emotion.

"Do you have any specific plans for your return this time?" Bai Yiming asked curiously.

Xiao Xiao smiled slightly and said, "No, I just don't want to stay outside anymore. Those aliens don't fit my aesthetic; they're an eyesore. It's more comfortable to stay at home. I just want to be a beautiful woman quietly, enjoying peaceful times."

Bai Yiming was stunned, then pouted and said, "You don't look like a leader at all."

"Then what do you think I should look like?" Xiao Xiao asked.

Having spent ten years with her parents, Xiao Xiao had learned a lot of skills, but she had also completely picked up Tian Ming's slacker attitude.

"At least, at least you should have a plan! For example, restoring the ecology, purifying the oceans, or helping with Blue Star's construction."

Xiao Xiao waved her hands repeatedly and said, "No, please don't treat me like a beast of burden. My life is still long, endlessly long. While I still have some humanity left, I should eat, drink, and play."

Bai Yiming's forehead was covered in black lines. This wasn't the Xiao Xiao he knew. Xiao Xiao wasn't like this before. In these ten years, Xiao Xiao's attitude had changed significantly.

"I can't agree with your way of thinking," Bai Yiming said, shaking his head.

"You don't have to agree. Once we get to the surface, just arrange my food, drink, and entertainment!"

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