Chapter 111: Secret Plan Revealed

As soon as Su Wanqing finished speaking, Lin Che suddenly raised his head, his face even paler than before.

He looked at the survivors shivering in the hall and said calmly: "It's getting colder outside. I can feel it."

He stretched out his hand, a wisp of water vapor condensed on his fingertips, and a warm current immediately spread in the air.

The survivors who were shivering with cold felt the warmth, their tense muscles gradually relaxed, and a hint of gratitude appeared in their eyes.

"Thank you, Lin Che." A pale-faced woman said softly.

Su Wanqing looked at Lin Che, but an inexplicable irritation rose in her heart.

The use of this ability was too natural and too thoughtful, as if nothing had happened.

Lin Che's warmth dispelled the cold, but it also made Su Wanqing's continued vigilance against Lu Zhao seem a little unnecessary.

Lu Zhao has always emphasized the need to remain vigilant and guard against any potential threats, but now it seems that perhaps his worries are a bit excessive?

Is this kind of warmth also a form of manipulation?

She turned to look at Lu Zhao and found that his expression was still calm, but there was a hint of worry between his brows.

Xiao Ran quietly walked to Lu Zhao and said in a low voice: "What do you think of Lin Che? His recent behavior always makes me feel that something is wrong. He seems...changed."

Lu Zhao nodded. "I noticed that, too. He was too calm. No matter what the situation, he didn't seem to have any emotional fluctuations. This state doesn't seem to be what a normal person would have."

"I always feel that he is controlled by something." Xiao Ran said with a frown.

“This feeling makes me very uneasy.”

Lu Zhao sighed. "I think so too. However, we don't have any evidence now, so we can't be sure what happened to him."

He paused, then said, "We have to be careful. We can't take this lightly."

Lin Che seemed to be aware of their conversation. He turned his head and looked at Lu Zhao calmly.

There was a flash of coldness in those purple eyes, fleeting and difficult to capture.

At that moment, Lu Zhao felt a chill rising from the bottom of his heart.

He realized that there seemed to be a kind of contempt and disregard in Lin Che's eyes.

“Is there any problem?” Lin Che asked calmly, without any emotion in her voice.

Lu Zhaoqiang suppressed the uneasiness in his heart and responded with a faint smile.

"Nothing. We were just discussing the weather."

"The weather is good." Lin Che said lightly, turned his head and continued to observe the survivors in the hall.

Zhou Wenbo looked at the orderly scene in front of him and subconsciously touched his chin.

Lin Che's appearance seemed to ease everyone's tension about the situation.

This young man has good abilities and is considerate of others. Perhaps it would be a good choice for them to take him in.

"Lin Che, what are your specialties?" Zhou Wenbo asked.

"I'm good at perfume making." Lin Che replied. "I can use various plants and chemicals to make various scents."

"Perfume making?" Zhou Wenbo was a little confused. "What's the use of perfume making in this end times?"

“Fragrance can calm emotions and relieve stress,” Lin Che explained.

"In the end times, people's lives are filled with fear and anxiety. Aroma can help them relax and restore their spirits."

Zhou Wenbo nodded. "That makes sense." He turned to look at Su Wanqing.

"Does anyone else in your team have any special skills?"

Su Wanqing was immersed in her suspicion of Lin Che. When she heard Zhou Wenbo's question, she was stunned for a moment.

She looked at Lu Zhao, and Lu Zhao looked at her, and neither of them spoke.

Lu Zhao was the first to break the silence. "I am a physicist, specializing in the research of mechanical and electronic equipment."

"Oh? Physicist?" A hint of interest flashed in Zhou Wenbo's eyes.

"It just so happens that we have some equipment here that needs repair, maybe you can help."

Xiao Ran added: "I am good at close combat and have some combat experience."

"Very good." Zhou Wenbo nodded. "It seems that there are some useful talents in your team."

At this moment, a burly middle-aged man came from the team of survivors. His name was Li Feng. He was Zhou Wenbo's right-hand man and was responsible for guarding the safety of the laboratory.

"Director Zhou," Li Feng said in a low voice. "We have blocked the control consoles of some equipment and strengthened the guard force.

Make sure those samples can’t be stolen by anyone.”

"Well done." Zhou Wenbo nodded. "Now, we must be fully prepared. We must not let those samples fall into the hands of the wrong people."

Su Wanqing noticed Zhou Wenbo's expression. Although he looked calm on the surface, there was a hint of anxiety in his eyes.

Those samples were obviously very important, so important that Zhou Wenbo had to protect them so carefully.

Su Wanqing looked at Zhou Wenbo and wondered in her heart. What exactly are these samples? Why does Zhou Wenbo value them so much? Is there any secret hidden in these samples? She vaguely felt that behind this survivor organization, there might be more complex forces infiltrating.

She turned around and her eyes fell on Lin Che again. Lin Che was still standing there, observing everything around him calmly.

There was no expression on his face, as if he was indifferent to everything happening around him.

"Ye, what are you doing?" Su Wanqing asked secretly in her heart.

She knew that behind all this, it was all related to Ye. What was Ye's purpose? What did he want to do with Lin Che? Lin Che's body shook slightly, as if he had heard Su Wanqing's thoughts.

The corners of his mouth rose slightly, revealing an imperceptible smile.

"You will know soon." Ye's voice sounded in Su Wanqing's mind, with a sense of sarcasm and complacency.

Su Wanqing felt a chill in her heart. She knew that Ye's plan was accelerating.

A silent psychological struggle is quietly unfolding, which will determine the fate of her and the entire team.

She was very clear that there would be subtle cracks in the next decisions she and Lu Zhao made.

Su Wanqing's eyes swept across the room. The survivors gathered together, with different expressions.

Some people looked pale, obviously injured, while others were holding the remaining supplies and looking around vigilantly.

The leader, a middle-aged man with gray hair and wearing a military uniform, was named Zhao Gang and was the leader of this group of survivors.

She took a deep breath and said calmly, "Mr. Zhao, we can provide a batch of defensive equipment in exchange for some basic medical supplies."

Zhao Gang frowned slightly, his eyes fell on Su Wanqing. "What defensive equipment?"

“Some of it is equipment brought in from the outside world, suitable for outdoor defense.

Bulletproof vests, helmets, and some simple weapons." Su Wanqing said, trying to make her tone sound more sincere, but she knew in her heart that she was being pressed step by step.

Zhao Gang's eyes flickered. "We do need these equipments.

However, medical supplies are also in short supply. How much do you want?"

"We don't need much," Su Wanqing replied, "We just need some common anti-inflammatory drugs, painkillers, and some bandages and disinfectants for treating wounds."

"I'm afraid that won't work." Zhao Gang shook his head. "We don't have much of these supplies in stock right now. Also, we need to confirm the quantity and quality of the equipment you brought."

"The quantity and quality can be checked at any time." Su Wanqing said and nodded to Lu Zhao.

Lu Zhao immediately understood her intention and began to count and sort the equipment.

Just when the two sides were at a stalemate, Lin Che suddenly spoke up, his voice calm and low: "If you just need some simple defense, I can provide some suggestions. However, I will not participate in any exchange."

Su Wanqing felt annoyed. Lin Che always spoke up at critical moments to disrupt the situation, and he always put himself in the position of a bystander, seemingly having nothing to do with them.

"Lin Che, what do you mean?" Su Wanqing asked coldly.

“Literally.” Lin Che replied, his eyes sweeping over everyone present, his face expressionless.

He raised his hand slightly, as if he was adjusting his collar, but it also seemed as if he was isolating himself from others.

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“I don’t want to have too much connection with any party. I’m just a passer-by, providing some technical support, that’s all.” Lin Che continued, with a sense of alienation in his tone.

Zhao Gang seemed to have some guesses about Lin Che's identity, but he didn't ask any more questions.

He just looked at Su Wanqing, with a hint of inquiry in his eyes. "What is your real purpose?"

Su Wanqing knew that the time had come when she had to confess.

"We are looking for some...special samples. These samples are related to the safety of the entire base."

"Sample?" Zhao Gang frowned even more. "What sample do you want?"

"We know that your research base has conducted some secret experiments."

Su Wanqing said, "We want to know the details of these experiments and the samples you have."

Zhao Gang was silent. He obviously didn't expect that Su Wanqing's target was those samples.

He hesitated, then said, "These samples...are very sensitive. We can't hand them over easily."

"We don't ask you to hand it over." Su Wanqing said, "We just want to know the relevant information. If you are willing to provide information, we can provide more defense equipment."

"Information?" Zhao Gang's voice was filled with doubt. "Why do you believe that we are telling the truth?"

"We can provide some information in exchange." Su Wanqing said, "You can take a look at our equipment first, and then decide whether to trust us."

Zhao Gang nodded and agreed to Su Wanqing's request. Lu Zhao quickly counted the equipment and presented it to Zhao Gang.

Zhao Gang checked it carefully, and a hint of satisfaction flashed in his eyes.

These equipments are indeed what they urgently need, especially those bulletproof vests and helmets, which can greatly improve their survival rate.

"Sure." Zhao Gang said, "We can provide some information first in exchange."

"Very good." Su Wanqing said, "Then, let's start the exchange now."

The two sides quickly reached an agreement. Lu Zhao handed over some of the equipment to Zhao Gang, and Zhao Gang provided information about the samples.

Although this information is incomplete, it has given Su Wanqing a preliminary understanding of the research situation of the entire base.

However, Su Wanqing felt uneasy. Zhao Gang never expressed his true bottom line on the sample exchange conditions. He only vaguely promised to respond.

She had a hunch that Zhao Gang had not been completely honest and was still hiding something.

Suddenly, Xiao Ran stood up, walked up to Su Wanqing, and whispered, "Wanqing, what do you mean? We worked so hard to get the equipment, and we're just going to give it to them like this?"

Su Wanqing looked at Xiao Ran coldly. "This is for the benefit of the entire team."

"Benefits? Giving up a portion of the protection level in exchange for some medical supplies that you don't even know if you can use, is this a benefit?"

Xiao Ran raised his voice. "We should leave our equipment behind and protect ourselves."

"I said, this is for the benefit of the entire team." Su Wanqing repeated again, with an unquestionable majesty in her tone.

Lu Zhao walked over to Xiao Ran and tried to persuade him, "Xiao Ran, calm down. Su Wanqing's decision was made after careful consideration. What we need now is resources, not equipment."

"Resources?" Xiao Ran sneered. "Resources without equipment are just illusory hopes. What we need now is strength and the ability to protect ourselves."

"That's enough!" Su Wanqing interrupted Xiao Ran. "I don't allow you to question my decision. If you are not convinced, you can leave at any time."

Xiao Ran was shocked by Su Wanqing's attitude. He opened his mouth but said nothing in the end.

He knew that Su Wanqing had a very strong personality, and once she made a decision, it would be difficult for anyone to change it.

After the verbal agreement was reached, the forces of both sides were divided into different groups again, and the atmosphere became somewhat tense.

The survivors continued to protect the sample area tightly and did not open up more detailed cooperation basis to Su Wanqing's team.

Su Wanqing looked at the closed doors and sighed inwardly.

She knew that this cooperation was full of uncertainty, and she had to be vigilant at all times to prevent being exploited by the other party.

Lin Che still stood there, silently observing everything around him.

There was no expression on his face, as if he was indifferent to everything happening around him.

Su Wanqing looked at his back, her heart full of doubts. What exactly did Ye want to do? Why did he want to use Lin Che? After all, it seemed that some unspeakable conspiracy was approaching them?

In the basement after the exchange of supplies, the atmosphere was as stagnant as the air before a blizzard.

Su Wanqing stared at several soldiers under Zhao Gang who were on guard. The weapons in their hands seemed a bit old, but their eyes were extremely sharp.

She knew that with these weapons, it would be like trying to stop a chariot if she wanted to defend against a truly organized attack.

"Lu Zhao." Su Wanqing called softly. Her voice was not loud, but it carried an unquestionable command.

Lu Zhao immediately understood what Su Wanqing meant. He quickly mobilized the equipment in his hands and began to scan the alleys around the basement.

Dense data flashed on the screen, and he analyzed it quickly, looking for any suspicious signals.

"Late in the afternoon, in the northwest direction, in the horizontal alley, there are unknown heat sources approaching, about... fifteen of them. They are moving very fast, and they don't look like ordinary zombies."

Su Wanqing frowned slightly. Fifteen, and they were not ordinary zombies.

She knew what this meant. "Activate the jammer immediately and block all communication signals. Xiao Ran, take your men to guard the main entrance to prevent the enemy from breaking through. Mr. Zhao," she turned to Zhao Gang and said in a serious tone, "the situation is urgent and we need to deal with it together."

A solemn look also appeared on Zhao Gang's face. He finally chose to believe Su Wanqing. After all, the equipment provided by the other party did help them gain some chance of survival.

"Understood. Organize personnel immediately and prepare for battle!"

"Jade bracelet." Su Wanqing muttered in a low voice, and the jade bracelet on her left wrist became slightly warm.

She prayed in her heart, hoping that the jade bracelet could give her some help. A blue light flashed by, and a line of words appeared in her sight: "Space transfer has been initiated, and the core materials have been transferred to a safe area. The remaining energy is insufficient, it is recommended to use with caution."