After much deliberation, she made a careful decision.
Then, she looked at Zhao Rui with a serious expression and said, "Company Commander, you are a good person and deserve a better girl."
Zhao Rui originally thought he had the victory in the bag when he saw Qing'er looking at him, but to his surprise, he was given the "friend zone" card.
This made his heart sink, and an indescribable sense of loss welled up inside him.
“Brother Liu Qiang, if you don’t abandon me, I… am willing to spend the rest of my life with you.” Qing’er’s voice was soft but firm. Her gaze shifted from Zhao Rui to Liu Qiang’s face.
She chose Liu Qiang for two reasons. First, she admired his courage and sincerity as an ordinary soldier who dared to challenge his company commander for love, a courage that moved her deeply. After all, she herself had been forced to submit to Li Yi's tyranny because of his power. In Liu Qiang, she saw resistance and perseverance—a long-lost warmth and light in this apocalyptic world.
Although Liu Qiang's conditions were not as good as Zhao Rui's, and his eloquence was not as good as Zhao Rui's, he was honest and simple, which gave her a sense of reliability.
Upon hearing this, Liu Qiang felt as if he had been struck by a jolt of happiness, standing frozen in place, unable to react for a long time. He opened his mouth, but found his throat dry, and after a long pause, he managed to squeeze out, "Miss Qing'er, you...you mean it?"
"Mmm." Qing'er nodded shyly.
"Hehe, Xiao Liu, congratulations on winning the heart of your beauty!" Although Zhao Rui felt a little disappointed, he still patted Liu Qiang on the shoulder generously, a genuine smile on his face. "You're pretty good, kid! Treat her well from now on!"
Upon hearing this, Liu Qiang scratched his head, somewhat embarrassed, and said, "Thank you, Company Commander. I will. Company Commander, I just..."
Zhao Rui waved his hand, interrupting Liu Qiang: "We're all brothers, don't worry about these things. Mr. Chen said it's fair competition!"
"Hehe~" Liu Qiang chuckled, his eyes sparkling with gratitude and determination. "Company Commander, don't worry, I will definitely treat Qing'er well and live up to your expectations."
“What’s the use of telling me? Go tell Qing… or your sister-in-law,” Zhao Rui said sternly.
Suddenly, he seemed to remember something and said impatiently, "I'm not going to talk to you anymore, I'm going to pursue my Lian'er!"
After saying that, he took off running towards another girl.
He called out, "Miss Lian'er, from the first moment I saw you, I was captivated by you. Every smile, every gesture of yours..."
"Zhao Rui, get out of here! I took a liking to Miss Lian'er first!" a furious voice rang out.
"Hmph! Xie Feng, Mr. Chen said that it's fair competition, and everyone should rely on their own abilities!"
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At the same time, Chen Yu led a team of militiamen to the central square of the Fire Seed Base.
At this moment, in the central square, angry Christians were putting on trial the group of high-ranking leaders of the base who had just been captured, as well as the Christian traitors who had betrayed them in the conflict that had broken out.
"Commander Qian is here!" A sharp-eyed investor spotted Chen Yu and his group and immediately cheered.
The surrounding investors also turned their heads, their eyes filled with expectation and respect.
"Clap clap clap clap clap~" Loud applause and cheers rose and fell, as if they were about to turn the whole square upside down.
When Li Yi issued the order to execute the "troublemaking fund investors," it was "Qian Peng" who resolutely refused Li Yi's order!
When Li Yi's henchmen pointed their guns at them, the lower-class citizens, it was "Qian Peng" who led his "Imperial Guards" to stand in front of them.
These grassroots citizens, unarmed and even united, had no chance of defeating Li Yi and his cronies. It was Qian Peng who commanded the drone swarm to eliminate Li Yi's "spark warriors."
They knew that without Qian Peng and his men, they would not have achieved this victory today! In fact, they would most likely already be dead under Li Yi's command.
How could they not be grateful to "Qian Peng"?
Chen Yu slowly walked to the platform, gently pressing his hands down to signal everyone to be quiet.
"Hehe, fellow fund investors, thank you for your enthusiasm and support. Today's victory is inseparable from the efforts and sacrifices of each and every one of you, and even more so from our shared beliefs and perseverance." Chen Yu's voice was steady and powerful, penetrating the noise of the crowd and reaching the hearts of everyone present.
"However, I need to clarify something with you." Chen Yu paused slightly as he slowly removed his mask.
"Actually, I am not Qian Peng. Qian Peng and his entire company from the Fire Seed Base were wiped out by us in the Battle of Wenshui Village 37 days ago. I am Chen Yu, from Tianyu Base."
These words caused an uproar in the entire square. All eyes were focused on Chen Yu's face, a mixture of shock, doubt, and confusion creating an indescribable atmosphere.
"Quiet down, everyone! Please listen to me!" Liu Long stepped forward at the right moment. His loud and powerful voice pierced through the noise of the crowd, drawing everyone's attention to him.
As a leading figure in the resistance against Li Yi's tyranny, Liu Long enjoys extremely high prestige among the community members.
He was tall and strong, with a resolute face and eyes that shone with an indomitable light, standing like a majestic mountain before everyone.
"Fellow fund investors, please be quiet!" Liu Long shouted again, his voice carrying an irresistible authority that gradually silenced the previously noisy square.
He scanned the group of Christians around him, his eyes filled with determination and trust. Then, he spoke slowly, his voice steady and powerful: "I know that you are all shocked and puzzled by Mr. Chen Yu's identity. But please believe me, and believe your own eyes and hearts. It was Mr. Chen Yu and his warriors who extended a helping hand to us when we were most helpless and desperate, helping us defeat Li Yi and his tyranny."
"As the leader of Tianyu Base, Mr. Chen can't stand the oppression of the base's people. He came here specifically to help us! 37 days ago..."
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