Chapter 255 Long-Distance Relationship
“Something happened at the base, I have to go… I’ll come see you again next time.” His voice was a little hoarse, and his tone was full of reluctance and helplessness.
Even before the apocalypse, long-distance relationships were difficult, let alone in the current environment fraught with danger and where communication relies mainly on human intervention.
“Hmm,” Josie nodded, hesitated for a moment, and then said, “Mu Yanzhou… if you meet another… good girl over there, forget about me and be with her.”
Feelings are inherently difficult to withstand tests, even if he likes me now and I have feelings for him too.
Can we stay separated like this for a long time?
Therefore, she spoke up in advance simply to give him a way out.
But as soon as she finished speaking, Mu Yanzhou's face darkened instantly. He suddenly cupped her face in his hands, his eyes filled with hurt and anger: "Qiao Xi! Don't you have a heart?"
Without giving Josie a chance to explain, he landed a heavy, punitive kiss on her, forcefully taking her breath away until they were both panting before finally separating.
His forehead pressed against hers, his breath unsteady, but his voice unusually firm: "There will be no one else, only you in this life."
His emotions were fluctuating. Although he was very angry that she pushed him away, he ultimately did not vent all his anger on her.
"Take good care of yourself, and I'll come back next time... Once you've fully recovered, I want to have you completely, just like they do. Don't even think about pushing me away!"
Seeing him like this, Josie sighed.
Mu Yanzhou finally left, filled with reluctance, turning back to look at the Spring City base every few steps.
Several months passed in the blink of an eye, and Mu Yanzhou continued to send letters and supplies every month without fail, the letters filled with endless longing and interesting stories about the Hope Base.
Seeing his unwavering persistence, Josie gradually became more resolute in her own beliefs.
Her body has fully recovered, and because of her supernatural abilities, she is even better than before her pregnancy.
At night, nestled in Feng Ye's warm and strong embrace, her fingers unconsciously tracing circles on his chest, she whispered, "Feng Ye, I want to... go to Hope Base for a while."
Feng Ye tightened his grip on her arm, his eyes narrowing in the darkness, his voice devoid of emotion: "For Mu Yanzhou?"
Josie didn't deny it, and honestly said "Mmm": "He's over there all by himself, supporting the entire base. It's not easy for him. I want to go see him."
Feng Ye remained silent for a moment, then took a deep breath.
They all saw how Mu Yanzhou treated Qiao Xi; in fact, if it weren't for him last time, Qiao Xi would have faced a life-or-death crisis during childbirth.
But the thought of having another man share Xixi with him couldn't help but make him feel uneasy.
“He can,” Feng Ye finally said in a deep voice, with a hint of warning, “but, Xixi, one Mu Yanzhou is enough. If you recruit any more ‘brothers’ for us at Hope Base…” He didn’t finish his sentence before a passionate kiss landed on her…
Finally, Josie, panting, assured her, "I'm exhausted from dealing with you guys, how could I possibly have the energy to bother with anyone else? Don't worry."
Feng Ye lowered his head and lightly bit her delicate collarbone, leaving a shallow mark, and said in a muffled voice, "You'd better do that."
On the day of departure, several men escorted Josie to the base gate.
The operation of the base and the protection of the energy pool both require manpower. In the end, Xie Jue, who is equally powerful and absolutely loyal to Josie, led a team of high-level superhumans to escort her to the Hope Base.
"Xi Xi..." Fu Jinxing stepped forward and carefully adjusted her collar to block the cool morning breeze. His gentle eyes held a hint of reluctance. "Remember, we're still here waiting for you to come back. Don't stay too long, okay?"
Josie's heart softened, and she nodded in promise: "Okay, I got it. I'll be back in about a month."
The men then came forward one by one to say goodbye.
Lu Yuyang hugged her one last time, his arms tightening so much that he almost embedded her into his body. His tone was domineering yet tinged with grievance: "If you don't come back on time, I'll take people to Hope Base and drag you back!"
Josie was amused by his childish words, hugged him back, and repeatedly agreed: "Okay, okay, if you don't come back, you can come and get me. I promise I'll come back with you obediently."
After finally calming down the several jealous men, Qiao Xi led Xie Jue on the road to Hope Base.
Xie Jue silently protected her from the side, like the most loyal knight.
The journey was mostly smooth, but the apocalypse was ultimately fraught with danger.
While passing through an abandoned industrial area, they were ambushed by a group of highly evolved, advanced zombies.
These zombies are swift and incredibly strong, and some even include special mutants that can release corrosive slime.
The battle erupted instantly. Xie Jue charged in front of Qiao Xi, using his body and superpowers to shield her from all attacks.
His fighting style was ruthless and decisive, like a wolf cub who didn't care about his life. He quickly gained several wounds, but he didn't retreat an inch.
Under his protection, Josie could only pick off the zombies she missed.
During a brief respite from a wave of attacks, she grabbed Xie Jue's arm and said seriously, "Xiao Jue, next time you encounter a situation like this, if it's too dangerous, don't fight head-on. Try to find a way to break through first. Don't forget, I have shapeshifting abilities. If I can't win, I can transform into another form to hide or escape. I can protect myself. Understand?"
She didn't want to refuse, as he always worked so hard for her.
However, Xie Jue suddenly turned his head, his wolf-like cold and fierce eyes seeming to be churning with turbulent waves.
His voice was deep but carried an undeniable stubbornness: "There will be no next time, and no next time after that. No matter how many dangers we face, I will never leave your side."
Josie was taken aback by the intense and complex emotions in his eyes. A strange feeling quietly arose within her; she seemed to have caught something, yet she couldn't quite put her finger on it.
Before she could think it through, Xie Jue quickly lowered his eyes, concealing all his outward emotions, and returned to his usual taciturn and slightly aloof demeanor, as if his momentary loss of control was just her imagination.
Seven or eight days later, they finally arrived at Hope Base.
Hopefully, the base is much larger than the Spring City base, with tall, undulating walls and a bustling entrance, giving it a more vibrant and orderly feel.
"Hello, we are from the Spring City Base. We are looking for your leader, Mu Yanzhou."
The guard nodded and pointed to the line next to him. "Go and line up to enter the city. What's your name? I'll ask for you."
According to regulations, all visitors must undergo inspection and registration at the entrance.
Josie had no objection to this; well-ordered rules were the foundation of security for a large base.
"Okay, thanks."
She and Xie Jue and the others waited quietly in line.
However, before long, a slight commotion came from inside the base.
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