Chapter 19 Replacing Her
Chen Yunfei plopped into the driver's seat and skillfully started the engine.
Qin Zhuo leaned back in the passenger seat, humming a tuneless little tune.
In the back seat, Yuka was sitting obediently.
Seeing that He Xiaoman was about to sit down, she blinked and deliberately moved further in, leaving a large space for He Xiaoman.
However, when He Xiaoman saw this action, her eyes flickered slightly, and a feeling of displeasure welled up in her heart.
In her view, Yuka's actions clearly showed that she disliked her, as if she were something dirty.
Actually, although Youxiang didn't really like He Xiaoman, she was simple-minded and wouldn't deliberately make someone uncomfortable.
In her little mind, it's better to play her beloved farming game a little longer than to spend time arguing with people she doesn't like.
The SUV started and drove forward.
Yuka tapped her fingers in the air, tapping on the game panel that was visible only to her.
Oh dear, another warehouse is almost full. She needs to quickly sell some of the vegetables she grew and the animals she raised to earn some game coins, and then build another warehouse.
After leveling up three more times, I can build a workshop. I wonder what the workshop is for.
Qin Zhuo and Chen Yunfei were already used to Youxiang's gesture of pointing at the air.
But He Xiaoman was full of curiosity when she first met him.
She couldn't help but turn her head to look at Yuzuru, and asked curiously, "Little Yuzuru, what are you doing?"
Yuka looked up. "Playing games? It's so much fun!"
Upon hearing this, He Xiaoman slightly curled her lips, a hint of disdain flashing in her eyes, and quickly looked away, gazing out the window.
What's so fun about this?
It turns out he was someone with mental problems.
But why would they all want to keep her around?
Thinking about all the terrible things I had suffered before.
He Xiaoman bit her lip and clenched her fists so tightly that her knuckles turned white from the force.
Her eyes were filled with resentment. Why did she have to suffer such hardship, while this seemingly foolish Yuka was able to receive protection from others?
...
Looking ahead, Chen Yunfei asked, "Brother Qin, we're almost at the city center. Should we go around there, or collect some supplies?"
Qin Zhuo leaned back in his chair, a lollipop dangling from his mouth, and uttered four words: "Collect supplies."
Upon hearing this, Chen Yunfei immediately replied, "Okay, Brother Qin!"
As the SUV slowly drove into the city center, a sense of desolation washed over us.
Compared to the cities they had visited before, this city exuded an aura of death.
As Chen Yunfei drove, he cautiously observed his surroundings, then frowned and said, "Brother Qin, something doesn't feel right here!"
On the street, only a few zombies were wandering aimlessly, and there wasn't a single human figure in sight; it was eerily quiet.
Qin Zhuo also looked out the car window, his voice turning colder, "You and He Xiaoman stay in the car, Xiaoyouzi and I will go search for supplies first."
Upon hearing this, Chen Yunfei quickly said, "Brother Qin, why don't we leave the two girls in the car and go search for supplies?"
Yuka, sitting in the back seat, nodded in agreement, "Yeah, yeah, I don't want to go out."
She looked down at her new shoes.
It was dirty outside, and she couldn't bear to get it dirty.
He Xiaoman looked at Youxiang in surprise.
How dare this person speak so confidently? Aren't they afraid they'll abandon her?
Qin Zhuo glanced at Youxiang in the back seat and said to Chen Yunfei, "I'm not comfortable leaving two girls in the car."
He was even more worried about leaving Xiaoyouzi alone with this woman.
I'm afraid the stupid zombie will get sold off.
Chen Yunfei scratched his head. "That's true. Then let's do as Brother Qin says. You and Xiaoyouzi go search for supplies."
Qin Zhuo got out of the car, walked to the back door, and pulled it open.
Yu Xiang looked at Qin Zhuo pitifully, gripping the seat tightly with both hands, and said in a slightly coquettish tone, "Zhuo Zhuo, can I not go?"
Qin Zhuo wasn't about to let her have her way. He reached out and, like picking up a kitten, lifted Youxiang out of the car, replying crisply, "No."
He Xiaoman sat to the side, watching this scene. An idea struck her, and she quickly said, "Since Xiaoyouzi doesn't want to go, then I'll go!"
This is a good time to show that you are sensible.
Qin Zhuo merely glanced at He Xiaoman and said, "No need, she's happy to go."
He Xiaoman looked at Youxiang, who was struggling like a small dough ball in Qin Zhuo's hands, and was full of doubts.
This doesn't look like someone who's happy at all.
It was clearly forced.
Qin Zhuo released Youxiang, leaned close to her ear, and whispered, "I'll find you a crystal core!"
Upon hearing this, Yuxiang's eyes lit up instantly. Her previously drooping head lifted up immediately, and she excitedly exclaimed, "I'm so happy to!"
Hehe, the crystal core she wanted, hoho!
Qin Zhuo looked at the grinning You Xiang and his lips curled up slightly. He was secretly pleased with himself: Little You Xiang is easy to handle!
Yu Xiang skipped and hopped along the streets filled with ruins, stopping every now and then to look at this and touch that with curiosity.
Qin Zhuo casually put his hands in his pockets and strode behind her. On the surface, he seemed nonchalant and carefree, but his eyes never left her for a moment, and he was always vigilant about his surroundings.
He Xiaoman sat in the car, watching the direction Qin Zhuo and Youxiang had left in.
This harmonious scene came into her view.
She turned her head and looked at Chen Yunfei, who was chewing gum, and asked, "Brother Chen, did Xiaoyouzi and Brother Qin know each other a long time ago? I think Brother Qin is really good to Xiaoyouzi. When Xiaoyouzi said she didn't want to go, Brother Qin wasn't angry at all."
Chen Yunfei chewed his gum and mumbled, "Of course, they're childhood sweethearts. Although they were separated for a few years, their feelings for each other are beyond question."
He Xiaoman felt a mix of emotions upon hearing this.
A hint of envy flashed in her eyes as she murmured to herself, "So they're childhood sweethearts. How wonderful!"
But when she thought of herself, He Xiaoman felt a deep sense of resentment and jealousy.
Why can't I meet someone as good as Brother Qin?
A woman who seems silly, yet she possesses...
She once had a boyfriend, but the man abandoned her immediately in order to save his own life and gave her away to that group of people.
Thinking of this, He Xiaoman's eyes reddened slightly, and her hands clenched into fists.
At this moment, Chen Yunfei took out a piece of chewing gum from his pocket and handed it to He Xiaoman, saying, "Want some chewing gum? Chewing it can refresh you."
He Xiaoman snapped out of her daze, forced a smile, took the chewing gum, and said softly, "Thank you, Brother Chen."
He Xiaoman lowered her head and mechanically chewed the piece of gum.
A crazy and audacious thought suddenly popped into her mind: if Xiaoyouzi disappeared from this world, would it be possible for her to take her place in the team?
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