Just as Li Yi was being subdued by his "personal secretary" and felt a sense of desolation and despair.

Suddenly, a series of gunshots rang out at the scene, and Li Yi's "personal secretaries" were all shot and fell to the ground, blood splattering everywhere.

These sudden gunshots were like heavenly music, instantly waking Li Yi from his despair.

He stared wide-eyed at the "personal secretaries" who had once tightly controlled him, now lying helplessly on the ground like broken rag dolls, their bodies convulsing and blood staining the ground.

“Xiao Zhang…” Li Yi murmured in disbelief.

The several "personal secretaries" who were still alive looked at the person who had shot them with disbelief.

This person was Zhang Ying, Li Yi's most trusted secretary.

Zhang Ying is over 40 years old and her beauty has faded, but her work ability is outstanding, which is why she has been given important responsibilities by Li Yi.

However, aside from work, Li Yi made no attempt to hide his dislike for Zhang Ying.

He even ordered the teacups that Zhang Ying had touched to be thrown away immediately, and he flew into a rage at Zhang Ying.

In the eyes of these "life secretaries," the only reason Zhang Ying could tolerate Li Yi was because she wanted to seek his protection or was intimidated by his power.

What they couldn't understand was why Zhang Ying would shoot at them, and why she would shoot at them at this time.

With Zhang Ying's shrewdness, doesn't she know that Li Yi's power is already waning? Zhang Ying should stand up and join them in subduing Li Yi, thus gaining credit from the rebels.

Could it be that Zhang Ying actually thinks Li Yi can turn the tables?

Zhang Ying stood not far away, holding a small but powerful submachine gun. She was somewhat flustered, her eyes filled with a mixture of determination and complex emotions.

Her gun trembled slightly; she looked very nervous.

However, she quickly regained her composure. Seeing Li Yi lying on the ground in a disheveled state, she rushed forward, knelt down, and asked with concern, "Chief, are you alright?"

Li Yi stared blankly at Zhang Ying, as if he couldn't believe what he was seeing.

"No...it's nothing," Li Yi said with a complicated expression. "Help me up quickly."

Zhang Ying quickly reached out and carefully helped Li Yi up. Li Yi was still a little weak, and he leaned against Zhang Ying, feeling the warmth and strength emanating from his secretary, whom he usually disliked.

"Xiao Zhang, why...why did you do this?" Li Yi's voice trembled slightly; he simply couldn't understand Zhang Ying's actions.

Zhang Ying took a deep breath, her eyes hardening, and mustered her courage to say, "Leader, I love you."

These words were like a bombshell, exploding in Li Yi's ears. He abruptly looked up, staring at Zhang Ying in shock, completely unable to believe his ears.

"What...what did you say?" Li Yi's voice trembled so much that it was almost inaudible.

Zhang Ying took another deep breath, her eyes filled with tenderness: "I said, I love you, Chief. I have always loved you, but I have never had the courage to tell you."

Yes, Zhang Ying had already fallen in love with this domineering man.

She is a strong woman who has devoted herself to her work and ordinary men have not caught her eye, so she is still unmarried at the age of 43.

Li Yi's domineering nature awakened the long-dormant emotions in her heart. How could she not like such a person who was like an emperor in the apocalypse?

Although Li Yi often disliked her, and even insulted her, in Zhang Ying's eyes, those were just part of Li Yi's unique personality, a manifestation of the power and decisiveness she admired.

To her dismay, although Li Yi was fascinated by women, he only liked young and pretty girls. He had absolutely no interest in a woman like her who was of average appearance and older.

Because of this, she doesn't know how many tears she secretly shed during those sleepless nights.

However, she never harbored any resentment towards this; on the contrary, it only strengthened her love for Li Yi.

She knew that loving someone wasn't about getting a response from them, but about silently protecting and giving.

She worked tirelessly, just to help Li Yi relieve some of his burden, and just to stay by his side and watch over him silently.

She would often go around looking for young and beautiful "personal secretaries" for Li Yi, just to make him happy.

As long as Li Yi is happy, she is content.

Even when Li Yi was having fun with those young and beautiful "personal secretaries," she could only stand outside the door.

Li Yi was stunned; he couldn't comprehend what was happening before him.

In his mind, Zhang Ying was just an unassuming, hardworking secretary, a tool he could manipulate at will.

He never imagined that Zhang Ying would have such deep feelings for him.

"Pfft!" Upon hearing Zhang Ying's words, a "personal secretary" who had not yet died suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood. Her eyes were filled with disbelief and astonishment. Then she slowly closed her eyes and completely lost her vital signs.

The atmosphere at the scene instantly became even more tense and eerie.

Li Yi's face was a mixture of shock, confusion, and a barely perceptible hint of disgust.

He does like women, but only young and beautiful ones. Although he is nearly 60, Zhang Ying, who is over 40, is no different from an old woman in his eyes.

One can imagine how disgusted he felt when Zhang Ying said those three words, "I love you."

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