Du Zhiyuan's tone made it seem like the two had a very good relationship.
Although Lu Jin'an really didn't want to pay attention, there were still people around, so she had to maintain appearances.
"Deputy base commander, you've misunderstood. This is my friend."
Li Xin'er recognized the young man following behind him as the patrol team leader who had found her door yesterday.
Judging from Lu Jin'an's words, it's clear that the relationship between the two sides is not good.
Now that she's already made contact with Lu Zheng and his group, she doesn't need to take sides; they'll naturally see her as one of Lu Zheng's people. She's too lazy to bother with pleasantries.
So after Lu Jin'an finished speaking, she didn't greet him, acting as if it was none of her business.
Before Du Zhiyuan could even get an introduction, his smile was practically bursting out.
At this moment, You Su stepped forward and nodded slightly to Du Zhiyuan with a hint of apology.
"We have other things to do, so we won't disturb you any longer, Deputy Base Commander."
Lu Jin'an nodded in agreement, "I'll go first."
Without giving Du Zhiyuan a chance to reply, the three of them left directly.
The moment they left, Du Zhiyuan's expression changed instantly. His face darkened like a pressing cloud, and he gritted his teeth and muttered in a low voice:
"They really gave them too much credit."
Every time he heard these people addressing him as "Deputy Base Chief," it felt like knives were being stabbed into his heart.
Lan Mingxuan's eyes held a thoughtful expression, and the corners of his lips curled slightly.
"Big star, Li Xin'er."
His words successfully caught Du Zhiyuan's attention. Du Zhiyuan turned his head to look at him and asked in confusion,
"You know him?"
Lan Mingxuan nodded, a playful smile on his face.
"I'm not the only one I know in the entertainment industry."
I wondered who this person was; it turns out Lu Jin'an likes this type.
But it's definitely good-looking!
After a moment's thought, Du Zhiyuan murmured in disbelief,
"star?"
Is he just a celebrity?
Could it be that supplier?
Seeing that he was still deep in thought, Lan Mingxuan couldn't help but speak up to remind him:
"Uncle Du, you don't think that's the person we're looking for, do you?"
Upon hearing this, Du Zhiyuan glanced around to make sure no one else had heard, then turned and glared at him.
"With so many people around, be careful what you say."
He then lifted his foot and walked forward, saying as he went:
"Nothing is absolute. It's always good to be cautious. You should still have someone keep an eye on her."
The people sent out from outside the base to block the road have not yet sent back any news, nor have they received a definite time. They can only wait and see.
Lan Mingxuan followed closely behind, still not taking Du Zhiyuan seriously. In his eyes, Li Xin'er was just a parasitic vine that depended on men for survival.
"Okay, I'll have someone keep an eye on it 24/7."
Du Zhiyuan was inherently suspicious, and even if Li Xin'er didn't seem like the type, he still wouldn't easily let things go.
"And then there's the armed zone behind it. Lu Zheng led a group there yesterday, but my men didn't get any information. That's also very suspicious."
Before the apocalypse, Lan Mingxuan was a spoiled rich kid in Kyoto, overconfident in his actions. Now, thinking himself clever, he started analyzing things with Du Zhiyuan.
"I know about what happened yesterday. Besides Lu Zheng's security team, there was only one more person, Lu Jin'an and Li Xin'er. There's a space-type ability user in the security team, but he's only a level 1 ability user."
Even if Lu Jin'an and Li Xin'er both possess spatial abilities, and even if they're considered strong, they're already at level 3!
"Their supplies can't all fit!"
"Unless the three of them make dozens of trips... but they only went once yesterday, and there has been no further news since."
"Besides, Lu Jin'an and Li Xin'er returned in a fighter jet, and that plane is still on the roof of Building 10."
Lan Mingxuan shrugged with a hint of disdain. "I've checked. Those little fighter jets can't carry any supplies."
He then reiterated their brotherly relationship, patting Du Zhiyuan on the shoulder.
"So, Uncle Du, don't overcomplicate things."
Du Zhiyuan was a little annoyed by his disrespectful behavior, but the Lan family could now be considered his 'sugar daddy'.
He clenched his fists, he endured it.
"Brother Xuan~"
Lu Yu's cheerful voice came from ahead, and Lan Mingxuan's smile vanished instantly, replaced by an impatient roll of his eyes.
"She's like a persistent ghost."
Du Zhiyuan disliked him, but felt a surge of satisfaction, as if he had won a round.
He patted Lan Mingxuan in return, mirroring the gesture.
"What a lucky girl! Ask her."
After saying that, he left directly around the corner.
"Oh."
Lan Mingxuan scoffed, "This good fortune is for you, do you want it?"
He looked at Lu Yu walking towards him, feeling annoyed. If she weren't a member of the Lu family and might be useful in the future, he wouldn't even bother to deal with her.
Compared to Yu Wanling, Lu Yu was like a naive young girl, making him feel disgusted.
Lu Yu approached with a shy smile, "Brother Xuan, what a coincidence! I just went to the information building to submit my documents and ran into you."
Xuan-gege is usually too busy, so she doesn't have a chance to play with him.
Lan Mingxuan absentmindedly fiddled with the black gloves on his hands, giving a perfunctory nod.
"Yes, I ran into Uncle Du while patrolling this area."
Remembering Du Zhiyuan's reminder, he still asked,
"Is the woman your older brother brought back the sister-in-law he found for you?"
Lu Yu was somewhat flattered; Brother Xuan had actually taken the initiative to care about her this time!
However, thinking about her uncle's attitude yesterday, Lu Yu became unhappy again, her round eyes welling up with tears, looking extremely aggrieved.
"Don't mention that woman, she's absolutely awful."
Lan Mingxuan became interested. "Oh? How so?"
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