Chapter 180 There's a Problem with the Water

You've heard of messengers and carrier pigeons, but have you ever heard of a carrier cat?

And sure enough, it actually happened.

Mimi has been exhausted these past few days; her exercise level has skyrocketed to its peak.

The little cat, with its short legs, was running back and forth between Youxiang Villa and Zhao Yu's residence, and it seemed to have lost weight.

I don't know what Youxiang and Qin Zhuo are thinking. They both have cell phones, which should make communication very convenient, but they insist on using Mimi to deliver messages and even ask Mimi to help deliver things.

At this moment, Qin Zhuo leaned back on the sofa, his body sinking slightly into the soft cushions.

He rested one hand on the armrest of the sofa, tapping it lightly and absentmindedly, his eyes somewhat unfocused.

Zhao Yu, standing to the side, was like a pyramid scheme leader, starting his daily brainwashing session.

Zhao Yu, spitting as he spoke, "Look at you, you've been gone for so many days, and that lord hasn't even considered bringing you back. I heard she was happily out of the base a few days ago, as if she'd forgotten you even existed. Now that she has power, she's completely forgotten about you, she doesn't care about you at all. If this continues, you'll be completely forgotten and abandoned by her, and that'll be the end of you."

Qin Zhuo raised an eyebrow slightly, matching Zhao Yu's rhythm, and put on a scared and nervous expression before asking, "Then what should I do?"

Seeing that Qin Zhuo had reacted, a dark glint flashed in Zhao Yu's eyes. He tentatively leaned forward and asked in a low voice, "Have you ever thought about becoming the lord of Peach Blossom Base?"

Qin Zhuo murmured the word "lord" repeatedly.

When Zhao Yu saw that Qin Zhuo's first reaction was not to deny it directly, he immediately felt that his brainwashing over the past few days had been effective.

Indeed, the allure of power is immense.

He quickly pressed his advantage, continuing, "Yes, Brother Qin Zhuo, you're quite capable too. But the current lords don't give you any opportunity to demonstrate your value, and they constantly complain that you're a kept man. If you became a lord, it would be different. You could prove your strength and make everyone look at you with new respect."

A hint of struggle and hesitation flashed in Qin Zhuo's eyes.

He frowned and said in a low voice, "This will hurt Xiaoyouzi. I don't want to hurt her. I love her."

like?

What ridiculous words!

Zhao Yu sat down next to Qin Zhuo, his face plastered with a fake smile. "I'm not asking you to hurt her, I'm just making you a lord. Think about it, even if you become a lord, Youxiang will still be yours. Besides, you shouldn't look down on Youxiang for being a kept man like she did."

Qin Zhuo quickly replied, "Of course I won't look down on her. I'll be very happy that she can rely on me."

Seeing that Qin Zhuo's attitude had softened, Zhao Yu quickly pressed his advantage.

"If that's the case, why don't you become the lord? Besides, it's not good if a zombie becomes the lord of a base. If word gets out, all humans will unite to kill her, and she will be in great danger. Moreover, you are so capable that you are fully competent for this position."

Qin Zhuo pretended to decline Zhao Yu's offer, saying things like "This isn't a good idea" and "I'm afraid I won't do it well."

Then, his tone gradually changed, and a longing appeared in his eyes, ultimately revealing his desire to become a lord.

Make the whole process of being persuaded seem more natural.

Qin Zhuo's gaze fell directly on Zhao Yu. "I think you're right, but how do I become a lord? Do you have any good ideas?"

He wanted to see what Zhao Yu was really up to and what he would make him do.

However, to his surprise, Zhao Yu suddenly became mysterious.

He smiled slightly and said slowly, "You'll have your chance in a while."

Qin Zhuo frowned slightly and asked, "What are you planning to do?"

He stared intently into Zhao Yu's eyes, trying to glean any clue from them.

Zhao Yu gently patted Qin Zhuo's shoulder and said confidently, "Don't worry, I won't harm you. You're my good brother."

That expression made it seem as if he truly cared about Qin Zhuo.

Qin Zhuo weighed the options in his mind and decided not to press the matter further.

He knew that if he continued to press the matter, Zhao Yu might become suspicious, and that would be counterproductive if he alerted Zhao Yu.

Since he didn't know what Zhao Yu was planning, he would keep a close eye on things during this time and maybe discover some clues.

Qin Zhuo originally thought that Zhao Yu would make a move in the next two days, but to his surprise, Zhao Yu was very well-behaved, doing his own thing every day as if nothing had happened.

But even so, the more uneasy Qin Zhuo felt, the more a sense of unease slowly spread through his heart.

One evening.

Youxiang sent Qin Zhuo a message.

Yuzu: [Mimi won't be coming over tonight; I need to give her a bath.]

Qin Zhuo looked at her phone screen, a gentle smile unconsciously appearing on her lips, and replied: 【Okay.】

Just as Qin Zhuo put his phone away, he heard footsteps approaching.

He looked up and saw Zhao Yu carrying a glass of water, slowly walking over.

Zhao Yu walked up to Qin Zhuo and said with a smile, "Why have you been spending so much time on the balcony lately?"

As he spoke, he casually handed the cup in his hand to Qin Zhuo, the action being quite natural.

Qin Zhuo's heart skipped a beat when Zhao Yu suddenly asked the question, but he remained outwardly calm.

We must not panic and arouse Zhao Yu's suspicion.

He tried to calm himself down, took the water glass, and said, "I've been craving a cigarette lately, so I came to the balcony to get some fresh air and suppress my cravings."

He doesn't actually smoke; this was just an excuse he made up to try and get away with it.

Zhao Yu raised an eyebrow and said with some surprise, "You actually have a smoking habit? I really didn't know that."

Qin Zhuo sighed softly, "I've quit smoking for several years now, but I've been in a bad mood lately, so I've been craving it."

Zhao Yu took a cigarette out of his pocket, twirled it between his fingers, and then handed it to Qin Zhuo, "Here, have one."

Qin Zhuo glanced at the cigarette Zhao Yu offered, shook his head slightly, and refused, saying, "Forget it, I finally managed to quit. I'll just drink some water; it's healthier."

As he spoke, he raised his glass and gently touched the rim with his lips.

The water had just entered his mouth and he hadn't even swallowed it when Qin Zhuo caught a glimpse of Zhao Yu's strange gaze out of the corner of his eye.

That gaze made Qin Zhuo's heart tighten, and he immediately realized: something's wrong with this water!

Because of Zhao Yu's sudden appearance and question, Qin Zhuo overlooked the glass of water that Zhao Yu had given her.