Li Liang and Li Li were not aware of Chen Jiaqian's special abilities. Or even if they knew, they, as ordinary people without awakened special abilities, had no way to resist the mental invasion of a person with mental abilities, so Chen Jiaqian easily invaded their memories.
Li Li’s situation is fine, but why is Li Liang either arguing or fighting with others every day! Chen Jiaqian felt a little headache, but she still read on patiently. It took her a long time to find the memories about her second uncle and second aunt that Shen Qing mentioned.
Li Liang and Li Li were also looking at Shen Qing and others.
Li Li glanced at Chen Jiaqian warily: she had witnessed how Chen Jiaqian had come to her house today and how she had pestered Song Kaiji to enter the base. Unexpectedly, the young boss actually brought her in, which made Li Li feel a sense of crisis - a team can't afford many idle people! She had finally entered the base and didn't want to go out and face those zombies again. It would be best if Boss Shen could arrange some easy and safe work for her for Song Kaiji's sake.
Chen Jiaqian, who is also a woman and doesn't seem to have any special abilities, seems a bit like her competitor.
Li Li put on a flattering smile and moved closer to Shen Qing: "Boss, I am so grateful to you for taking us in for my cousin's sake! Just assign us some work, such as washing clothes, cooking and housework. I can do it!"
What she meant was that apart from washing clothes, cooking and housework, it would be better not to assign me any other work.
How could Shen Qing not see her little thoughts? He smiled softly: "Don't worry, you just entered the base, so you need to rest well." He turned to look at Mother Tang: "Auntie, make them something to eat."
Mother Tang agreed and went into the kitchen. Li Li was overjoyed. She only ate half a tortilla yesterday and didn't eat anything today, so her stomach was already growling with hunger. He quickly stood up and said, "I'll help Auntie!"
"No, no," Shen Qing waved his hand and quickly asked her to sit down. How could Chen Jiaqian investigate if she left? "Just sit down and rest."
Perhaps because Shen Qing was easy to talk to and looked young, Li Liang relaxed from his initial restraint: "Boss, can I give you a suggestion?" He said he was giving a suggestion, and without waiting for Shen Qing to answer, he continued: "Look, it's the end of the world now, so let's not talk about the pre-end of the world. Why are you still being so picky? How can the three of us squeeze into this small study? It's embarrassing for you to occupy such a big bedroom by yourself, right? I think we should just share a room and live separately."
Song Kaiji really wanted to sew his mouth shut! Li Liang has been like this since he was a child. To put it nicely, he has an excessive sense of self-awareness; to put it bluntly, he has no sense at all and takes himself too seriously. Does he really think that everyone will treat him like a prince and pamper him? Treat everyone as fools! It’s been almost a year since the apocalypse and he’s still in this state. How did he survive until now?
Shen Qing was also speechless. He also felt that it was not good for him to occupy a large room. He didn't live here often, so why bother? But how could Li Liang say this? In the words of their village, Li Liang is a confused man, and Shen Qing is annoyed if he says one more word to him!
Turning around and seeing that Chen Jiaqian had withdrawn her mental power and secretly winked at him, Shen Qing casually said, "You guys eat first, I have something else to do." Then he pulled Chen Jiaqian into the room.
Seeing that Shen Qing didn't even look at him and didn't accept his advice, Li Liang suddenly got angry and said to Song Kaiji, "Why is he like this? He has no basic manners at all. A man like him is still a boss. He can't even show respect to others. How can he accomplish anything?"
Li Li quickly pulled him aside and said, "Just say less. Can't food shut you up?" You're still trying to be polite to the wise and humble. Do you think you are a wise man or a humble person?
Song Kaiji didn't want to pay any attention to him! His eyes followed Shen Qing and Chen Jiaqian as they entered the room, and he felt puzzled: Shen Qing has been acting a little mysterious since he met Chen Jiaqian today, and he doesn't know what he is up to. He was a little nervous and always felt that something bad was going to happen.
"How are they?" Shen Qing asked as soon as he entered the room: "Are his parents... okay?"
Chen Jiaqian pressed her brows and shook her head. She had no clear understanding of her abilities, and had never practiced systematically; everything depended on instinct. As soon as she received the memory fragments of Li Liang and Li Li, she felt an unbearable headache. She described the scenes she saw in a disjointed manner: "...It was also a coincidence that the two of them wanted to exchange things with someone - it seemed that Li Li had a crush on a man in the car, and was embarrassed to go alone, so she dragged Li Liang into the other person's car together. The boyfriend of the psychic didn't see it and thought they were still in the original car, so they escaped."
However, after the tires of Li's car were punctured by the boyfriend of the water-based psychic and they were trapped in a swarm of zombies, they naturally had no supplies to exchange with others. So when they arrived at the next rest stop, they were both kicked off the bus.
"After that, the two of them moved around in several small private bases. Surprisingly, they were pretty lucky. They met an official rescue team a few days ago and were rescued to the Hongcheng base." Chen Jiaqian also sighed that good people don't live long, but evil deeds last for thousands of years. "I'm afraid Mr. Song's parents..."
Shen Qing looked heavy. When he guessed that Li Liang and Li Li were lying, he had already made the worst plan in his mind. But he still held out a glimmer of hope, hoping that they had just robbed some supplies and the two old men could still keep their lives. But now...
How should he tell Song Kaiji about this situation? Shen Qing sighed heavily.
Seeing Shen Qing's expression, Chen Jiaqian quickly comforted him, "Not necessarily! I'm just guessing. They don't remember the four old people being killed." But Li Liang and Li Li didn't have the courage to go back and look for them. "Zombies eat people by smell. If the car was well sealed, maybe they could have escaped!"
This is not nonsense. When Shen Qing and the others went to Yucai Middle School before, didn’t they hide in the car, and the zombies didn’t attack much? Shen Qing perked up a little, took out a handful of crystal cores and handed them to Chen Jiaqian: "Thank you so much."
Chen Jiaqian touched the crystal core in her hand and thought of her son who was still in the hospital: "I should be the one thanking you." She even wanted to thank Li Liang and Li Li for giving her a chance to serve Shen Qing and save her child!
Shen Qing thought about it and felt that this matter could not be delayed. Song Kaiji will realize sooner or later that a short pain is worse than a long one. When I left the room, I saw Li Liang and Li Li eating heartily in the living room. Mother Tang was too lazy to prepare any fine meals for the two of them. There was still a little soup and chopped pig’s trotters left from yesterday’s fairy chicken. I cut two potatoes, fried them together, and served them on the table, and also steamed a few steamed buns. Even so, it was extremely delicious for the Li brothers and sisters who had been hungry for several months.
Shen Qing first found Qu Weiwei and briefly told her the whole thing in a low voice. Qu Weiwei was shocked! She wondered why everything was fine yesterday, but Song Kaiji actually brought back these two annoying relatives after selling vegetables. It turned out that there was such a secret behind it. But she quickly calmed down and released the vines as Shen Qing instructed.
As the Li siblings were eating, they found a very thick vine slowly surrounding their bodies. When they realized it, it was too late. The vine quickly tightened and tied them up. Li Li seemed to realize something and her face turned pale with fright. After being shocked, Li Liang started to curse: "What are you doing? Are you trying to kill for money? Is there any law?" He turned to look at Song Kaiji, and thought of the festival when he was a child: "Is it you? Did you discuss it and deliberately want to harm me? You are breaking the law, you can't do this, let me go, I'm going to call the police!"
Song Kaiji was also very surprised. Why did Shen Qing suddenly take action? But Shen Qing must have his reasons for doing this...
"Killing for money?" Shen Qing sneered, "What money do you have that I can steal? Is your entire fortune worth as much as a dish on the table? I think this word is more appropriate for you." He stayed at Song Kaiji's parents' house, ate and took things, and finally harmed Song Kaiji's parents. Although they didn't do it themselves, this incident was caused by Li Liang! How come it's not considered murder for money?
Through Chen Jiaqian's description, Shen Qing was even more disgusted with Li Liang, and said directly to Qu Weiwei: "Shut his mouth, I get annoyed when I hear him talking!"
Qu Weiwei immediately grew large leaves and blocked Li Liang's mouth.
Amid Li Liang's constant whimpering, Shen Qing walked up to Li Li and pinched her pale face: "Where are Song Kaiji's parents? I know you didn't do anything, but you were implicated by Li Liang. As long as you tell me the truth, I won't take your life."
No matter how slow Song Kaiji was, he understood what Shen Qing meant: "You mean...they...my parents..."
Song Kaiji shook his body.
Song Kaiji has a deep affection for his parents. Even though he was not his blood-related stepfather, the father-son relationship they had had for nearly twenty years was not fake. He came all the way to the Hongcheng base and lived alone for so long. The most difficult time was when he relied on the belief of reuniting with his family. He even gave up the olive branch extended by Shen Qing for this belief.
But now, reality has dealt him a heavy blow.
In fact, after waiting for more than half a year, Song Kaiji was not completely unprepared. But just like some pets, when they know their time is up, they will sneak away from home. In this way, in the owner's mind, they are "lost" rather than "dead". As long as their owners don't see their death with their own eyes, they are likely still alive and well somewhere in this world.
It's a bit self-deceptive, but it's the last bit of hope in this desperate life.
Shen Qing asked Chen Jiaqian to tell Song Kaiji everything she saw. Seeing that Song Kaiji was about to fall down due to the pressure, Shen Qing quickly supported him and said, "Not necessarily!" He quickly repeated what Chen Jiaqian had said, "As long as the car is well sealed, the zombies won't smell it, right? As long as they hide in the car for a while, and wait until the zombies are far away, they still have a chance of survival!"
Li Li finally grasped at a life-saving straw, or she also hoped that her parents were still alive: "That's right, cousin, we didn't see our parents and second uncle and second aunt die with our own eyes, they must be fine! It's our fault, we don't dare to go back to find them..."
Song Kaiji bit his teeth until they bled: "Who is your cousin! What does my relationship with you have?"
He instantly took out a dagger from space, wishing he could stab Li Liang through right away!
Li Liang's mouth was blocked by the leaves of the vine and he could not utter a word. He could only watch in horror as Song Kaiji approached little by little with a dagger in his hand. The vines restrained him and made it impossible for him to dodge.
After all, he is my brother. Li Li cried, "Cousin, please spare my brother for the sake of my second uncle. He didn't do it on purpose. He didn't want to harm my second uncle and second aunt. It was that water-type superpower and her boyfriend who did it. My brother didn't expect that..."
Qu Weiwei also advised in a low voice, but she was not persuading Song Kaiji not to kill: "Why don't we get him outside the base and kill him? The base is managed very strictly. If we are discovered, we will all be kicked out of the base." It would be different outside. In a world full of zombies, it is normal for a few people to die.
This persuasion was very reasonable and well-founded. Song Kaiji regained his senses, calmed himself down, and finally retracted the dagger. He lowered his head and thought for a long time, then slowly looked at Shen Qing, then at Qu Weiwei and Tang Wenjie: "I... I have an unreasonable request."
His appearance made Shen Qing feel extremely distressed. Perhaps because of the pain of losing a loved one, everyone who heard about it felt sympathy. Or maybe Shen Qing had never seen Song Kaiji so dejected and broken before, so he hurriedly said, "Tell me, just tell me, I will definitely help if I can!"
Others echoed him: "Why are you being so polite to me, Third Brother? We are like brothers. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have the chance to join the boss's team. Your parents are my parents!"
Qu Weiwei also nodded repeatedly. Although Shen Qing paid the bulk of the cost for her arm, it was Song Kaiji who helped her borrow money to keep it. She owed Song Kaiji a favor for the rest of her life: "Just tell me what you want."
"I want to go to Zizhou." Song Kaiji closed his eyes. "I will never be satisfied unless I go and look for it myself and see it with my own eyes."
***
Lantang Village.
Shen Qing was gone for two or three days this time. Because he had told Miao in advance, Miao only told others that he was going to the city to do some small business, hoping to make some money before the New Year.
What business are you doing? How would she know about Qing Ge'er's affairs?
Some villagers believed it, while others doubted it. Some suspected that Miao actually knew the secret but did not want to reveal his own way of making money, so he pretended to be stupid!
Their family is now the most talked about family in the village. No one knows what good fortune they have, being able to hunt wild boars and run a tofu shop. Nowadays, people from Lantang Village go to Shiqu Village to buy tofu. They know that it was opened by Miao’s brothers from her mother’s side, and that Miao also invested in the business and can get dividends, so they are all envious and jealous.
"Look at Shen Qing, a young man who is always doing something or other, he's quite capable." Some people are envious while others feel jealous, but they have to admit that the gap between them and Shen Qing is indeed widening little by little, and Shen Qing is indeed capable!
Miao didn't care about the strange things in the village. She lived alone and was frightened by the quietness of the yard at night, so she asked Aunt Lian to come and keep her company. That day, Second Aunt Lian simply brought Lian Rong and her grandson Lian Qiao along.
Miao likes children and doesn't find them annoying. She is so fascinated by the pink and tender little Lianqiao.
"Your yard is quiet, mainly because it's at the foot of the mountain and there's no house nearby. You should raise a dog to guard the house, or a goose will do." A goose can be as powerful as a dog and can be stewed in an iron pot. Second Aunt Lian was lying on the kang. Seeing that Lian Rong had fallen asleep, she started chatting quietly with Miao: "...In the beginning, it was not that our family could not afford to marry a girl. But my boy fell in love with Yu Ge'er and was determined to marry her."
If it were Second Aunt, she would also be happy for her son to marry a girl. Like Li Yanzi, she only gave birth to a boy. If she marries a boy who is difficult to give birth to, wouldn't that mean her family line will be extinct?
Whatever you fear will come true. First, Lian Shi himself fell in love with Zhao Yu, and the most honest, filial and obedient child also stood up for the brother he liked. Even Second Aunt Lian had no choice. She loved her children. Besides, Yu'er was good-looking and had good character. He was a relative of Village Chief Zhao's family, and his family conditions were not bad. He was only at a disadvantage because he was a boy.
But her son really liked her, so she agreed to the marriage, hoping that Yu Ge'er could give birth to a boy.
But she gave birth to a boy.
You have to know that it is difficult for boys to give birth, and generally they only have one baby. But Second Aunt Lian was not discouraged! Everything depends on human efforts: "You said that Zhao Ai Ye gave birth to two children, didn't he? If he can give birth, why can't my brother Yu? That's why I brought Lian Qiao out to create more opportunities for the young couple." At that time, Zhao Ai Ye was so arrogant in the old Shen family and bullied Miao. Wasn't it because he relied on his ability to give birth to the boy Shen Zhuang for the old Shen family!
Speaking of Zhao Ai Ye, Miao was reminded of her own worry. But there was no basis for this statement, and she couldn't tell Aunt Lian Er, so she smiled and said, "You are such a worrywart as a mother. You also care about the affairs of the young couple."
Second Aunt Lian also laughed: "Of course, this is the top priority in my heart." She was not the kind of person who favored boys over boys or girls. She had always treated her own children Lian Ou and Lian Rong well and was reluctant to let them work. But the prerequisite is that she has already given birth to Lian Shi!
When people live in the village, they are inevitably influenced by the environment. This is the way the world is. If you don't have a boy in the family, you won't have a household to support yourself. You will be looked down upon, and those with bad intentions will deliberately bully you! Of course, Second Aunt Lian still hopes that her son-in-law can give birth to another boy.
"However, if Qiao'er can be like Qing'er when he grows up, then there will be no more boys." Aunt Lian murmured. What Shen Qing had done recently also had some impact on her, making her think for the first time, so what if there was no man in the family? Now Miao's life is much better than hers. As long as I am capable, who would dare to look down on me? ——Then beat whoever!
The two sisters were whispering about women's topics in bed, and Miao suddenly sat up and asked, "What's going on?"
Even Second Aunt stopped talking and just listened quietly. There really was a sound outside!
It seemed to come from outside the courtyard wall. I didn't know whether it was a human or an animal. It seemed to be attacking the wall or climbing up. Miao was sweating all over, her voice was trembling: "He Xiang, did I hear this wrongly..."
Even Second Aunt was confused, because there were not only the two of them in the room, but also her little daughter and grandson! But she was still more resourceful than Miao. Even Second Aunt managed to calm herself down. Fortunately, this room was connected to the kitchen. The two of them groped in the dark, got a kitchen knife and an axe, huddled on the bed, and listened quietly to the sounds outside.
After a while, there were several "gulp" and "clang" sounds coming from the yard, followed by Shen Qing's shouting: "Mom? Mom, where are you?"
"It's Qing'er." Miao heaved a sigh of relief, feeling her heart was about to jump out of her throat. She quickly found a light and turned it on: "Why are you back at this time? You damn child, you came back just because you came back. You made that scary noise and almost scared me and your second aunt to death, don't you know?"
Even Second Aunt asked, "What was that noise just now?"
In their nervousness, they didn't notice that Shen Qing's voice also sounded a little anxious.
The lights were turned on, and Miao and Aunt Lian opened the door holding the lights, but they were so frightened that they almost dropped the oil lamps in their hands!
Not only was Shen Qing standing in the yard, but there were also four unconscious men lying on the ground next to Shen Qing!
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