Chapter 190 The Original Female Lead Who Was Used as Cannon Fodder (40)

Zhao Chenxiao froze on the spot, even holding his breath.

The slight sensation of the vest straps snapping back felt like a branding iron, making his shoulders tingle.

His hands, hanging by his sides, clenched unconsciously, his knuckles turning white, yet he dared not move an inch.

The scent of his beloved was so close, carrying a faint, cool fragrance, mixed with the lingering moisture on his body, like an invisible net that tightly enveloped him.

Zhao Chenxiao's Adam's apple bobbed with difficulty, as he tried to say something, but found his voice stuck in his throat. He could only lower his head in a panic, his gaze fixed on Ruan Yunzhen's hands.

Her fingers were fair and slender, blurring his vision, and the sound of her heartbeat made his eardrums ache.

Then, recalling what that fingertip had just touched, Zhao Chenxiao instantly felt a surge of heat, making him dizzy.

"Thud—"

A drop of bright red blood suddenly fell to the floor, standing out clearly in the quiet living room.

Zhao Chenxiao was stunned for a moment before belatedly raising his hand to cover his nose, and a glaring red streak immediately seeped out between his fingers.

His neck instantly turned bright red, and even his earlobes were as bright as if dripping blood.

My other hand instinctively gripped the sofa armrest, the leather creaking under the weight.

"I...I...I'll go take a shower first."

Zhao Chenxiao suddenly stood up, but his knee hit the corner of the coffee table with a dull thud.

He winced in pain, but didn't bother to rub it, and stumbled towards the bathroom.

Ruan Yunzhen didn't expect Zhao Chenxiao to be so easily teased. Thinking about the future of the base, she also put away some of her teasing intentions.

When Zhao Chenxiao reappeared, he had changed into a full combat uniform. The zipper of his camouflage jacket was zipped up to his chin, and even the cuffs were buttoned up meticulously.

But her overly upright figure was made even more striking, with broad shoulders and a narrow waist, every line exuding a sense of power.

Seeing that Ruan Yunzhen had already sat down comfortably and that her gaze was not mocking, Zhao Chenxiao secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

He had already made up his mind to withdraw, not wanting to let down Lin Wuque, who had done so much for Hope Base.

But he overestimated himself. When facing Ruan Yunzhen, he was powerless to refuse her. Instead, he had to restrain himself as much as possible to avoid clinging to the past and to show his true self in the most humble way.

But he overestimated himself. He had no ability to refuse Ruan Yunzhen.

Instead, he had to exert great restraint to avoid involuntarily approaching her and begging for her mercy in a humble manner.

Zhao Chenxiao tried his best to suppress the various thoughts in his heart and slowly walked over.

"Miss Yun, Miss Ruan, what are your plans for the Savior Base?"

Ruan Yunzhen said without any politeness, "Now that Hope Base belongs to me, I require you to stay here for a month before returning to Hope Base."

Zhao Chenxiao readily agreed: "No problem."

Hopefully, the base has just repelled a wave of zombies and there won't be any more threats like this in the short term.

"but……"

Zhao Chenxiao hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

He has his responsibilities and cannot stay at the Savior Base indefinitely. He can withstand the pressure for her while he is there, but there will eventually come a time for him to leave.

Other bases might send people to cause trouble then.

After all, Zhou Shihan died at Ruan Yunzhen's hands, and the crucial antidote is still nowhere to be found. They will definitely think that she has some clues, and thus put pressure on her to get the antidote into their hands.