The two continued chatting, while Qin Siye, standing nearby, really wanted to bury his head in the ground.
He had previously worried that Li Xin'er might not have a good time in the apocalypse, and had told Qian Leduo that she could come to them if she needed any help.
Now, look at what they're having for dinner, look at the business they're discussing...
Qin Siye felt like a beggar on the street, being taken to a luxurious villa and dine by a tycoon. He had even brazenly told the tycoon, "If you ever run into trouble, just come find me by the trash can on the street, and I'll definitely help you..."
Unbeknownst to others, Qin Siye, who appeared expressionless on the side, was actually quite lively and active inside.
Lu Chen and Li Xin'er chatted for a while longer, and after confirming the list of supplies needed this time, which would be delivered tomorrow, the two got up to say goodbye and leave.
As he left, Lu Jin'an walked slowly, hesitant. He had a question that had been weighing on his mind all night; he wanted to ask Li Xin'er.
Why did Li Xin'er appear at the place where they were surrounded by zombies this afternoon?
But in the end, he didn't say anything.
Even after the two left, Qin Siye was still somewhat dazed.
At this moment, Li Xin'er picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip, and casually asked, "Surprised?"
Qin Siye reacted for a moment before waking up as if from a dream, "Yes... a little."
He then asked hesitantly, "Should I not have heard this?"
Seeing that he was getting nervous again, Li Xin'er couldn't help but feel a little teasing, so she deliberately spoke in a serious and threatening tone.
"But you heard it."
Fearing she would worry, Qin Siye quickly assured her, "Don't worry, I definitely won't tell anyone about your affair. I'll keep my mouth shut."
Because of his fast speaking speed and nervousness, his voice trembled slightly, almost imperceptibly.
Seeing how easily he was teased, Li Xin'er gave up on the joke, dropped her mischievous expression, and smiled gently:
"It's not a secret, otherwise I wouldn't have specifically asked you to sit here and listen."
But there's something even more important.
Qin Siye, who hadn't quite let go yet, became even more anxious because of this more important matter. "Go on," he said.
"Now that you're considered one of the base's people, they'll definitely have too many assumptions when they see you here. You might be in a lot of trouble in the future."
They might investigate you, or they might secretly take you into custody; I can't guarantee exactly how they'll do it.
Qin Siye's expression visibly turned serious. He was deep in thought, but before he could speak, Li Xin'er continued:
"There is a way for you to avoid these problems."
"What method?"
Li Xin'er leaned back against the sofa again, looking relaxed and comfortable, and casually said:
"Come and do my job. They won't dare touch you if you work under me. Of course, I won't treat you badly if you follow me."
After hearing all that, it would be a lie to say Qin Siyue wasn't tempted. In this era where people rely on instant noodles and bread every day and have to conserve water, tonight's dinner table would feature vibrant green vegetables and fresh seafood...
After considering all the factors, he lowered his eyes, pursed his lips, and finally declined, saying, "I'm sorry."
If he were alone, he would definitely agree without hesitation.
But he still has Qian Leduo by his side. Qian Leduo has been with him for so long, he can't just abandon him like this. They even made a promise to go back to Province C together.
Moreover, anyone in the base who knows them knows they're like two peas in a pod; even if he stays behind and is protected, Qian Leduo will still be implicated.
Seeing his hesitation, Li Xin'er asked curiously, "Why?"
Qin Siye felt he should clarify things with Li Xin'er to avoid her misunderstanding, so he explained:
"I've already talked to Qian Leduo. If there's an opportunity later, we'll go back to Province C together. Besides, he's at the base too. If I..."
He didn't finish his sentence, but at this point, Li Xin'er understood. She had wondered what the reason was, but it turned out to be this.
She dismissively said again, "It's okay, he's with you too. I didn't make myself clear earlier; I meant the two of you together."
She had actually been harboring designs on the two men ever since she last encountered them...
Upon hearing this, Qin Siye's expression changed from trouble to surprise. His phoenix eyes slightly lifted, sparkling with anticipation.
Can we go together?
Li Xin'er nodded, giving an affirmative answer, "Of course."
Since there was hope, Li Xin'er continued the conversation in more depth.
"Are you both from Province C?"
"Yes, we're both from Anshi City, C Province. We were high school classmates, and later we started teaming up at a racing club in Anshi City, and we've been together ever since."
Li Xin'er knew Anshi; it was a nice place, a good tourist destination, and most importantly, it had a large population.
"Hmm, your family is all in Anshi?"
Qin Siye shook his head, "My parents are divorced. My mother remarried and moved abroad, and my father also has a new home in Shanghai. Now I live alone."
When he said this, his expression was calm, and there was no trace of sadness in his tone, as if he had long been used to it.
Li Xin'er didn't react much. She had seen plenty of birth, aging, sickness, and death, and there were countless things even worse than this. She felt nothing at all when she heard this.
"Qian Leduo's family is still in Anshi, including his parents and grandmother."
Qin Siye treated it like a job interview, answering Li Xin'er's questions in detail.
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