"At that time, the base will be under unified military management. Qualified young adults will be deployed to the battlefield after receiving training. The base will have educators responsible for the education of children and teenagers of the appropriate age."

"Put the detailed plan on my desk before tonight."

Yu Wei casually flipped through Lu Qin's plan. Considering his injuries, it was already quite impressive that he had managed to do this much. Seeing the dark circles under his eyes, Yu Wei didn't want to be too critical.

"yes."

Lu Qin nodded and retreated back into the crowd.

Yu Wei listened to the progress and arrangements in other areas, assigned several tasks, and finally gave everyone a pep talk before hastily ending the meeting.

The door slowly closed, and Yu Wei could no longer hold back. He ran to the bathroom, covered his mouth, and vomited blood.

Looking at the bright red blood on his palm, Yu Wei frowned slightly. It seemed that Qin Ge was right; the internal organs were seriously injured this time.

"How are you?"

A cold voice sounded from behind. Yu Wei quickly stood up, hid his hands behind his back, and forced a smile.

"Why don't you sleep a little longer?"

"I've slept too much, so I can't fall asleep."

Zhou Siyu leaned against the door frame, half-raising her eyelids, and coldly watched Yu Wei's hand quietly approach the faucet.

"Uh... What would you like to eat? If you're not hungry, some water will do too."

Yu Wei felt a little guilty. He had promised before he left that he would come back unharmed.

"How are you?"

Zhou Siyu seemed not to hear him, only staring at Yu Wei's hand approaching the faucet, leaving him awkwardly frozen in mid-air, unable to move forward or backward.

"It's...it's alright, it's not a big deal."

"That's good." Zhou Siyu took a step back and said calmly, "I have some things to take care of and need to leave for a while."

"Where are you going? When will you be back? I'll send people to protect you."

Meeting Zhou Siyu's gaze, Yu Wei realized he had misspoke and added, "Don't overthink it, I'm just worried about your safety."

"Oh." Zhou Siyu nodded lightly, took out his ID card from his pocket and handed it to Yu Wei. "It's better to give this back to you." Seeing that Yu Wei did not take it, Zhou Siyu lowered his eyes, put the ID card on the table, turned and left. After taking a few steps, he paused. "You don't need to send anyone to protect me, nor do you need to have anyone follow me."

"That's not what I meant." Yu Wei took two steps forward to catch up with Zhou Siyu and hugged him. "I was very worried about you. You're not feeling well, and things are very chaotic outside right now. Can we go later?"

The person in his arms didn't speak. Yu Wei felt a little scared and nuzzled against Zhou Siyu's neck. "Be good, wait a while, until things are calmer outside, then we'll go..."

"I'm afraid I won't live to see that day." Zhou Siyu stated the facts calmly: "The edifice I've painstakingly built is about to collapse on one beam. You want me to wait?"

Yu Wei didn't speak. He knew what the company meant to Zhou Siyu. The company was like a child he had raised himself. It was impossible for him to give up the company.

Seeing that Yu Wei remained silent, Zhou Siyu sneered inwardly and continued to ask, "How long is a period of time? A week, a month, a year, or ten years?"

"I have no idea."

"Since you don't know, what right do you have to put me through this torment?"

“I…” Yu Wei opened his mouth, “I’ll have someone protect you, otherwise I won’t feel at ease.”

“No need.” Zhou Siyu closed his eyes and took a deep breath. “Of course, if you still think I am a prime suspect, you can send someone to follow me.”

"I didn't know they would be so bold as to target you. I've never doubted you, you... trust me, okay?"

Yu Wei was getting anxious. Zhou Siyu was a sensitive person. He hated the suspicious looks from others, especially being suspected by the person he trusted most. That feeling was almost like betrayal.

When trust is cracked, a gap appears in the heart, and no matter how you explain or try to mend it, things can never go back to the way they were.

Do you believe me?

Zhou Siyu didn't want to dwell on what it was, whether it was a temporary measure or a scheme by others, he didn't want to know.

Perhaps she never trusted him at all.

The Yu Wei of today is so different from the one he remembers.

He would never have made the decision to take all the supplies while only evacuating a portion of the people, leaving the rest to die. But now, he can abandon the lives of some without hesitation. This cold and resolute Yu Wei is terrifying.

Yu Wei paused for a moment, then quickly replied, "I believe you."

"Then don't send anyone to follow me, whether for protection or surveillance."

"I'm worried..."

"What are you worried about?" Zhou Siyu raised his eyes and stared at the white wall. "Are you worried that the rebels will kidnap me to threaten you, or that I will disrupt the trap you have carefully set?"

"no……"

"Don't worry, I won't make things difficult for you." Zhou Siyu smiled and reached out to hug Yu Wei back. "If that day ever comes, I hope it's you who will kill me with your own hands."

As if shot in the heart, Yu Wei couldn't help but tremble, hugging Zhou Siyu tightly, "No, that day will never come, I will never hurt you."

"I know, but I have my own things to do."

Zhou Siyu gently released her hand, pushed Yu Wei away, and took a few steps back to stand still. "I don't want to depend on anyone, including you."

Yu Wei stopped talking and stared blankly at Zhou Siyu's slowly receding figure.

He wanted to keep him, but he had no reason to. He had his career, his life.

Zhou Siyu is free; he should be able to do whatever he wants, such as leaving him.

Ke Xin was still very upset. Yu Wei lowered her eyes and tightly clutched her aching heart.

After a long while, he slowly turned on his communicator and connected with someone he hadn't contacted in a long time.

"Send someone to keep an eye on Zhou Siyu."

The person on the other end was clearly shocked, and after a moment of silence, spoke: "Surveillance?"

"Just follow them secretly, and don't show yourself unless absolutely necessary."

The person on the other end readily agreed, "Okay, I'll arrange it."

"Um."

Yu Wei nodded and hung up the communicator.

In the past, he could have left with Zhou Siyu without a second thought, but now, he couldn't.

He even has to rely on others to protect his loved ones; he's living a pretty unsuccessful life.

Yu Wei smiled wryly, tapped his head, splashed cold water on his face, and returned to his desk to continue reading documents and formulating a battle plan.