The old man still wasn't entirely convinced. He continued, "You've been there? Then why are you coming here again? Aren't you afraid we'll end up like them?"

Jiang Qinian reached out and pulled the weeping Lin Anran into his arms, his voice low and deep, "We really had nowhere else to go. They knew we were superhumans, so they sent people to kill us. Fortunately, we managed to get here after hiding all the way."

As for the heinous things they did, you wouldn't do them!

The old man curled his lips into a smile. "Hmm? Why are you so sure?"

Lin Anran looked up, her eyes reddening. "We met a kind person on the road. He said he was from this base, and that the people here are very kind and wouldn't hurt us. I think that guy's name was Ma, or something like that?"

The old man scratched his head in confusion. "A man surnamed Ma, who's even been out before? Ma Yang!"

"Yes! It was Ma Yang. He even gave us some food and then left."

Lin Anran muttered softly, "We haven't even properly thanked him yet!"

Upon hearing the familiar name, the old man looked dazed. "So it's that kid Ma Yang who went out to do sales! Alright, you guys fill out the forms and go home to rest early!"

"All filled out! Thank you, sir, we're leaving!"

Jiang Qinian carried the supplies and pulled the crying Lin Anran out of the house.

"Ranran! It's alright now, we definitely have to get revenge!"

"Um!"

After the two walked away, the man who had been eavesdropping in the shadows went into the house.

The kind old man, who had just been idly playing with the form in his hand, said, "Lin Anran, Jiang Qinian, one with wood-type abilities, the other with dark-type abilities, I wonder if he's lying."

"Report! Base Commander, they did come from that side, and they do have a grudge."

The old man tossed the form aside, his eyes flashing slightly. "Fine, you can go now!"

I opened the door according to the key number; the house was clean and tidy.

A one-bedroom, one-living room, and one-bathroom apartment is already considered good, considering they haven't handed over any supplies. It's quite impressive that this kind of base can achieve this much.

Along the way, Lin Anran not only acted, but also observed her surroundings.

The streets are spotless, and someone cleans them regularly every day. Even the elderly and children have their own chores to do.

There is no points system here; housing and supplies are allocated based on the number of people. Aside from the free bag of supplies given to newcomers, all subsequent supplies must be earned through one's own labor.

From cleaning to hunting zombies, everything can be exchanged for supplies. This rule motivates everyone to work hard.

Lin Anran opened the bag, which contained almost all the daily necessities, and even enough food to last a week.

Lin Anran took out a small screening device from her backpack; she didn't want to be monitored at any time.

After scanning the area and finding no cameras, Lin Anran collapsed onto the sofa, exhausted.

"There's no way to renovate this place; there's too little space, and it's easy to be discovered."

"Yes, Ranran, you've worked hard. Once we find your mother, we'll go home."

Lin Anran blushed nonchalantly, "What mother? Be serious, that's your mother, and also my aunt."

"Okay, okay, I understand. You can change how you address me after we get married!"

Jiang Qinian leaned forward, his voice low and seductive as he spoke in my ear, "Anyway, it was bound to happen sooner or later!"

"You! Jiang Qinian! You want to get beaten up, don't you!"

Lin Anran instinctively tackled Jiang Qinian, shouting, "You, you're not allowed to say anything more!"

Jiang Qinian gave her a cheeky kiss on the lips, his eyes looking aggrieved. "Why won't you let me speak! Ranran, I'm so pitiful!"

Lin Anran suddenly didn't know whether to cover the other person's mouth or her own. "You, you're a scoundrel! I'm not talking to you anymore! I'm hungry!"

"Okay! Then baby Ranran, you stay here and wait for me. I'll go make you some food."

The man got up, his eyes red-rimmed, and before Lin Anran could react, he gently pecked her forehead again before happily going to cook.

"Jiang Qinian!"

"Hahaha, I'm here! Baby, I heard you. Stay here and I'll make you something delicious."

After dinner, the two of them didn't go to sleep. Instead, they sat on the edge of the bed, staring at each other.

"Ma Yang will probably be up late at night. You should go to sleep first, Ranran. I'll wait for him."

"I'm not sleepy, I'll wait for him with you!"

After playing games all night, Lin Anran finished all the games on her phone. Bored, she yawned and stared at the man who was resting with his eyes closed.

She gently traced the man's features with her hand—his high, straight nose and alluring thin lips—she longed to kiss him!

Before any wicked thoughts could form in her mind, her body reacted first. Her soft lips covered her cool, thin lips, and the man opened his eyes, meeting her innocent and bewildered gaze.

Lin Anran hurriedly tried to get up, but the man quickly pressed down on the back of her restless head and deepened the passionate kiss.

"Thump thump thump! Thump thump thump!"

Lin Anran forcefully pushed away the man who was infatuated with her, her lips bitten until they were red. "Ma, Ma Yang is here! Go open the door!"

Jiang Qinian clenched his fists. He had to find his mother quickly; he couldn't hold on much longer!

Ma Yang, who was still gently knocking on the door, saw his boss whom he hadn't seen for a long time, and his eyes welled up with tears. "Boss! Waaah, I missed you so much! You're finally here!"

As he spoke, he tried to hug the man, but Jiang Qinian dodged him, saying, "I'm a married man now, stay away from me and mind your boundaries."

Ma Yang: !!!

Wait a minute, it seems there's no love left!

"A married man! Boss, you're amazing! You got your wife so quickly. If your aunt knew, she would definitely cry tears of joy."

Lin Anran wiped her swollen lips, smiled, and came out of the bedroom. "Ma Yang! You're here!"

"Hey! Hello, sister-in-law!"

"What sister-in-law! Don't call me that."

Lin Anran glared angrily at the innocent Jiang Qinian.

There must be some scoundrels spreading rumors outside.

"Okay, sister-in-law!"

Jiang Qinian was afraid that Lin Anran would hold him accountable later, so he changed the subject, "How's the investigation going?"

"Boss! I did find something a while ago, but I haven't had time to verify it yet."

The haunted house in area B seems to have been modified by them, but it's a rather creepy place, so nobody goes there.

But that day when I was patrolling that area, I saw a suspicious-looking man go in, and he didn't come out for two hours."

Lin Anran frowned, "It's not going to be a lab too, is it?"

"Not necessarily. I've been observing for a week, and apart from that man who goes there every two days, no one else has come here!"