Chapter 393 Extra: Promise Yourself 1
Outside the base, the zombie hunting operation is in full swing, while inside the base, ordinary people's lives have returned to normal.
They are like swans with their necks raised in anticipation, just waiting for the superpower team to eliminate the zombies, tear down the walls, and return to the new world.
Tao Luyi picked fresh vegetables and fruits from the market and prepared to go home with a small basket.
"Tao, Tao Luyi?"
As I walked out of the market, I heard an exclamation of disbelief behind me.
Tao Luyi turned back subconsciously.
The girl was staring at her with wide eyes. After seeing her face clearly, complex emotions flashed in her eyes, and finally all were replaced by an awkward smile.
"Tao Luyi, you're still...alive."
After knowing that Tao Luyi was given to the Special Ability Team by Tao's father, every time she followed Cheng Jie to Tao's house, she would ask about Tao Luyi's news in a roundabout way.
Although everyone said that she had been killed by those superpowers, as her love rival, she would only believe that she was really dead after seeing her corpse with her own eyes.
Now it is proved that her sixth intuition is correct - Tao Luyi is not dead.
"You are..." Tao Luyi showed a puzzled expression.
She thought about it for a long time, but couldn't remember who this girl was.
"You don't remember me?" Seeing the confusion in her eyes, the girl looked even more embarrassed. "I'm Yan Qiaoer, Cheng Jie's... girlfriend."
Tao Luyi suddenly realized: After the disaster, her ex-fiancé Cheng Jie awakened his supernatural powers. Since then, he has never lacked beauties around him. Later, his relationship with the Tao family gradually became estranged. Before she was sent away, she heard that he was with a female supernatural person named Yan Qiaoer.
The trance lasted only a moment, and Tao Luyi smiled politely: "Hello."
After she finished her gestures, she remembered that the other party couldn't understand sign language, so she could only maintain a smile to avoid making the atmosphere too awkward.
He really didn't understand what her gesture meant, but he could guess it was a greeting. Yan Qiaoer walked up to her, glanced at the small basket she was carrying, and asked curiously: "Tao Luyi, Uncle Tao and the others said you were dead. Since you are still alive, why don't you go back to the Tao family?"
She asked this question even though she knew the answer.
The day Tao Luyi went to Cheng Jie's residence to ask for help, Cheng Jie was not there and she was the only one in the apartment.
She recognized the woman through the peephole and didn't open the door.
She thought she came to Cheng Jie to save the relationship, but when she later learned that she was sold to the Special Ability Team, she breathed a sigh of relief from the bottom of her heart.
It is undeniable that Tao Luyi is a beauty. As Cheng Jie's fiancée, her current girlfriend feels very threatened.
When Tao Luyi heard this question, she just smiled and had no intention of answering.
There was no paper or pen here, she couldn't understand sign language, and she didn't feel obligated to respond to her question.
They are not familiar.
"Cheng Jie and I went to visit Uncle Tao a few days ago. They all missed you when they mentioned you." Yan Qiaoer observed the girl's expression and continued to probe, "Where are you now? You look like you're doing well, right?"
Tao Luyi nodded, indicating that she was living a good life.
Yan Qiaoer frowned and asked, "Do you want to go back to the Tao family with me today?"
Tao Luyi shook her head.
She pointed at the vegetables she was carrying, then pointed at the intersection, indicating that she was about to leave.
Yan Qiaoer grabbed her arm and said, "It's okay if you don't go back today. Cheng Jie and I are getting engaged soon. Do you want to come over for dinner? Uncle Tao and the others will be there."
After all, the Tao and Cheng families are old friends, and Cheng Jie is a person with supernatural powers. Even if the Cheng family broke off the engagement, the Tao family did not break off with them.
Seeing that the disaster was about to end and life would soon return to normal, Chengjia put his son's engagement party on the agenda.
Yan Qiaoer had selfish motives in inviting Tao Luyi at this moment.
She rarely heard Cheng Jie mention his fiancée, but she knew that Cheng Jie kept her photo.
As Cheng Jie's current girlfriend, she had no chance to confront her boyfriend's ex-fiancée - she used to look down on her for being an ordinary person, and then Tao Luyi "died", and there was no chance for them to get to know each other.
Now that he finally lets her meet him, he can only feel at ease after declaring his sovereignty in front of her.
Tao Luyi rejected the girl's invitation without a second thought and shook her head vigorously: "No thanks."
She wasn't stupid, so she wouldn't fail to understand the girl's intention in inviting her. Since she wasn't stupid, she certainly wouldn't go—she had no relationship with those people, and going would only bring trouble upon herself.
Yan Qiaoer didn't let go of her hand: "Don't be shy, Lu Yi. Everyone who will be there will be acquaintances. It's okay. By the way, I will tell Cheng Jie and Uncle Cheng about your survival when I get back. They will definitely be happy to know."
Without waiting for Tao Luyi to refuse again, the girl gave an address and time, then turned and ran away.
Tao Luyi frowned, didn't take the girl's words to heart, and returned to Shen's house with a small basket.
The sun was shining gently. The girl walked to the gate of the manor and bumped into someone coming out.
The woman had on delicate makeup and wore a water-blue long dress that revealed her crystal-white ankles. She was a slender beauty, yet she exuded a fragility that could be blown down by the wind.
Shen Yang walked out beside her, seemingly preparing to see her off.
Tao Luyi stopped at the door.
For some reason, she dodged and hid behind a tree to avoid the two of them.
"Mr. Shen, there's no need to send me off. I can go back by myself." The two stopped at the door. The girl smiled timidly, stroking her long hair with her fingers, and said softly, "If you don't mind, I'll send the information to you tomorrow."
Shen Yang nodded slightly: "Thank you."
"I... I'm leaving..." The girl's tone revealed a hint of reluctance. "Oh, by the way, I made those cakes myself. If you like them, you can tell me. I'll make them for you next time..."
Shen Yang's eyes flashed with impatience, but he still responded: "Thank you, Miss Xu."
"Well, I'm leaving." The girl repeated herself. Seeing that the man did not try to keep her, she left the manor, looking back every few steps.
After watching the girl leave, Tao Luyi walked out from behind the tree after Shen Yang returned to the living room.
Who is that girl...?
…
Who was that girl? She had never appeared in the Shen family before. She called Shen Yang "Mr. Shen," so she was definitely not a relative of the Shen family... Then why did she appear in the manor and look at Shen Yang with such affectionate eyes...
"Xiao Tao? Xiao Tao!" After calling out twice without receiving a response, Zheng Li patted the girl's shoulder and said, "The food is about to get burnt, Xiao Tao."
Tao Luyi was startled and turned around, quickly turned down the heat, stir-fried the dish twice and served it.
Zheng Li had noticed her absent-mindedness a long time ago.
The housekeeper hesitated and asked, "Xiao Tao, did you add salt to this dish?"
Tao Luyi was stunned and stopped serving the dishes.
Did she... add salt?
Seeing the girl's embarrassment, Zheng Li took the plate and spatula from her hands and laughed: "You go and take a rest over there. I'll take care of the meal today."
Tao Luyi blushed and stepped aside.
Zheng Li was busy with his hands and asked casually, "Did you see Ah Yang and Miss Xu when you came back from buying groceries?"
So the girl's last name was Xu. Tao Luyi nodded woodenly.
"That Miss Xu is Old Xu's granddaughter. The Xu family has many grandchildren, but not many of them have been recognized by Old Master Xu." Zheng Li said, "Now, apart from the eldest grandson Xu Henian, the only grandchildren of the Xu family whose identities have been recognized by Old Master Xu are Xu Hesui and the Miss Xu Xu, Xu Hesi, whom you just met."
Tao Luyi was stunned: Xu Hesui? I've never heard of this name before...
"The Xu family had been in a dormant state before, but now the situation at the base has become clear, and it seems they have taken some action." This action naturally refers to surrendering to the Shen family.
Not knowing much about these power struggles, Tao Luyi just listened quietly.
"Ayang and Xiaobai are not married yet. The best and most effective way to establish an alliance with the Shen family is through marriage."
Tao Luyi blinked blankly: As expected, that Miss Xu came for Shen Yang!
She couldn't hear what Zheng Li said later.
She walked out of the kitchen in a daze and staggered into the living room like a zombie.
That Miss Xu wants to marry Shen Yang.
The Xu family is powerful and the Shen family is the ruling family of the base. If it is just for the development of the family, this marriage is a win-win decision.
Will Shen Yang refuse?
He... he likes Ranran, but Ranran already has Professor Si.
If he couldn't marry the girl he loved, what difference would it make to marry someone else? If the other party also had family support, Shen Yang had no reason to refuse!
He's such a smart guy, he must have known the Xu family's plan long ago, and also knew Miss Xu's intentions... He was so polite to Miss Xu...
The more she thought about it, the more uncomfortable she felt. Tao Luyi patted her face and tried to calm herself down.
…
After approving the last document, Shen Yang casually put down his pen, leaned back in his chair, and closed his eyes to rest.
When I raised my hand, I accidentally touched the dessert on the table.
That was brought along when Xu Hesi delivered the documents.
He knew what the Xu family was thinking - the Yan family had finally stepped down, and the Xu family naturally didn't want to give up the position of president of the association.
The eldest grandson of the Xu family is a smart man, at least smarter than Xu Hesui, who was in charge before him - he knows how to test things to avoid stepping on landmines and get the results he wants.
That woman was the chess piece used by the Xu family to test his feelings.
But unfortunately, he has never been gentle with his chess pieces.
The dessert on the table was left untouched as Shen Yang swept it into the trash can beside the table.
Just as I was about to get up and stretch my arms and legs, there was a knock on the study door.
The only people who would come to the study at this time are Zheng Li and Tao Luyi.
Shen Yang turned his chair: "Come in."
The study door was pushed open, and the girl came in with her head lowered. She turned around to lock the door and checked it carefully twice.
Noticing Tao Luyi's little action, Shen Yang raised his eyebrows, but didn't say anything, just asked: "What's the matter?"
The little girl walked up to him with her head lowered like a quail, raised her eyelids to look at him, and then immediately looked away.
Shen Yang patiently asked again: "What's wrong?"
Tao Luyi finally looked him in the eye.
There is fire burning in the girl's eyes.
"Do you want to marry into the Xu family?"
Understanding her gesture, Shen Yang sighed and asked, "Does it have anything to do with you?"
He didn't ask her where she got the news, nor did he ask why she cared about it. He just followed his inner thoughts and asked his doubts naturally.
Is it related to her?
Tao Luyi's face turned even paler.
She looked at him hesitantly for a long time, then asked, "Don't you like Ranran anymore?"
Shen Yang frowned: "Is it related to you?" He removed the "Is" and his tone was colder than before.
Tao Luyi trembled and shook her head: It has nothing to do with her, but...
"I don't want you to get married." She gestured, "I want you to marry the person you like..."
Shen Yang stared at her for a long time, then suddenly laughed: "Tao Luyi, are you mocking me?"
How could he possibly marry the person he loved, when the person he loved occupied the body of his own sister.
She knew it, yet she still came over and said these nonsense things to him.
"No." The girl took a deep breath, took a step forward, and looked at him. "If you don't end up marrying the person you like, then I hope you can consider me."
Shen Yang was stunned.
Rarely, he showed a surprised expression.
Tao Luyi was still looking at him.
"I," she gestured randomly with her hands as he stared at her, "I'm ready."
Shen Yang didn't understand: "What are you ready for?" He was a little confused about the man's train of thought.
The blush spread from the girl's cheeks to her neck. She stood up slightly, bit her lip, and unbuttoned her shirt in a few seconds, looking determined to die.
The shirt slid to the floor.
Next comes the skirt.
Shen Yang: “…”
Oh, he knew what she meant by "ready".
She had just arrived at the Shen family not long ago, and he found her annoying and had pinned her on his legs to scare her.
At that time, he said: "Don't bother me in the future. I'm not interested in women who can't have fun."
Now, she ran up to him, took off her clothes, and told him that she was ready.
Shen Yang sighed.
He rubbed his eyebrows, his face showing impatience and helplessness.
The girl hugged her arms tightly, feeling nervous and embarrassed.
She was ready, but he clearly didn't want her.
He looks down on her.
She almost ran away, but the last bit of pitiful hope in her heart forced her not to show her cowardice.
"Are you ready?" Shen Yang leaned back in his chair like a playboy, spread his hands and rested them on the armrests, chuckling. "I'm ready, so why are you shaking?"
As soon as he said that, Tao Luyi trembled even more violently.
Shen Yang stretched out his hand: "Come here."
He made an inviting gesture, and Tao Luyi's body became even stiffer, and she almost bit her lips until they bled.
She wanted to go closer to him, but she couldn't move her legs.
Shen Yang kept extending his hand, looking at her with a half-smile: "Aren't you ready?"
He stood up, picked up the clothes on the ground and put them on her shoulders.
"Little girl." He guided her to put on her clothes, his slender fingers deftly working from the collar down to button each button one by one. "Take care of yourself—I forgot to tell you last time that I don't play with clean women."
He doesn’t like clean women? But when he first met her, he asked her if she was a virgin—she thought he only wanted clean women.
At least in this respect, she felt she was qualified.
As a result, he now tells her that she was kicked out from the beginning.
Tao Luyi whimpered and tried hard to swallow it back.
Tears fell on the back of the man's hand.
Shen Yang paused in buttoning his shirt.
He sighed softly.
It was also that sigh that brought back Tao Luyi's scattered courage.
She grabbed the man's hand as he was about to take it back and leaned forward to kiss him.
Shen Yang was startled and stepped back.
She rushed forward so recklessly that she pushed the man against the edge of the table.
"You can try with me." Her mind was dizzy, and everything she said and did was out of her control. "If you think I'm clean, I can go find a man to sleep with and come back to you!"
After she finished gesturing, his face darkened and he wanted to scold her.
She didn't give him a chance to speak and kissed him again.
Chen Feng hummed a song and pushed the door, but it didn't open. He raised his eyebrows and kicked it open, then saw a man and a woman entangled at the mahogany desk.
Chen Feng: “…”
He raised one hand to cover his eyes, thought for a moment, then spread out his index and middle fingers, revealing one eye, and stared at the two of them: "Sorry to bother you, Uncle Zheng is calling for dinner!"
Startled by the unfamiliar voice, Tao Luyi retreated hastily, looked at Chen Feng, then at Shen Yang, and without waiting for either of them to speak, she lowered her head, turned around, and ran out of the study.
Chen Feng: "...Hey, did I disturb you?"
Shen Yang pressed his lip that was bitten by the girl and sneered: "You came at the right time."
He tidied his wrinkled clothes a little irritably, took a deep breath, and calmed his heartbeat which had been messed up by the girl's teasing.
He didn't expect the girl to be so stubborn. She was grateful for saving his life, but he never thought of asking her to marry him.
As a result, she just recklessly banged her head against the wall, and only turned back when her head was broken and bleeding.
(End of this chapter)
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