The next morning, the whole school woke up.
Logically, I should have gone back to the research institute today, but there are still some things I haven't finished, so I'll go back after I've done those things.
However, I reckon Sister Jing and Fei Lichao are probably worried about me.
But there's nothing I can do; I have to deal with Zhang Jianzhou's matter first.
Around 7 o'clock, I went to find Du Xu and asked him about Zhong Jianzhou.
Upon hearing the name, Du Xu was somewhat surprised and said, "I know! I know this Zhong Jianzhou!"
I was surprised to hear this. I didn't expect that Du Xu actually knew about Zhong Jianzhou, and he seemed to be very familiar with him.
I asked hurriedly, "Do you know where he is now?"
Du Xu nodded and said, "I know, he's in Jiangbei now. I heard he used to work for Biyuan, but after Biyuan officially joined Jiangbei, he moved there. He's quite capable, and Su Mu values him a lot. What's wrong? You know him?"
I said, "I don't know if he's the one I'm looking for, but I think he probably is."
Du Xu asked curiously, "Do you have a grudge against him?"
I shook my head and said, "No, I only met him once when I was in Hangzhou. There are some things I can't tell you. If possible, could you take me to Jiangbei? I want to go see him and talk to him about something."
Du Xu said, "That's no problem. There's a car going to Jiangbei at eight o'clock. I'll go with you then. But are you sure you want to go to Jiangbei? When Su Mu kicked you out, he never thought you'd come back. Is it appropriate for you to reappear in front of him like this?"
I smiled and said, "There's nothing inappropriate about it. It's understandable that Su Mu is wary of me, but I've only come back alone now. I can't do anything to him. Besides, more than half a year has passed. I don't think he's that vengeful."
Du Xu raised an eyebrow and smiled, "I also think he wouldn't hold a grudge that much, but we'll see how it goes. If he really wants to make things difficult for you, I'll definitely be on your side then."
"Thanks," I continued. "By the way, keep a close eye on that guy you captured. Don't let him get away, or I'll be in big trouble."
Du Xu didn't refuse the offer, but asked curiously, "By the way, you haven't told me about this guy yet. What's your relationship with him? Why are you so nervous?"
I said, "It's a relationship of enemies."
Du Xu suddenly realized.
We didn't leave until 8 o'clock, and I didn't have much to prepare, so I just waited.
I never expected that what Zhang Jianzhou said was true. Zhong Jianzhou is really still alive, and he is in Jiajiang City!
If the little girl knew her father was still alive, she would probably be very happy.
However, I should go and check it out first. What if this Zhong Jianzhou isn't the Zhong Jianzhou I know? So, let's wait until everything is confirmed before making any decisions.
As for Zhang Jianzhou's talk about controlling the central town, we'll discuss that when I return from Jiangbei.
After several months, I will see Su Mu again.
I wonder how this guy has been doing these past few months, but now that he's unified the entire north, he probably won't let anything in Jiajiang go. I just wonder if the other survivor groups in Jiajiang will join him.
However, as long as he doesn't go too far, there shouldn't be any major problems.
At eight o'clock, Du Xu and I got into the car and headed to Jiangbei.
The car was loaded with a lot of things, including food and useful items.
Du Xu said to me, "Xiao Nan, after you left, I joined Jiangbei as you suggested. To be honest, I was quite reluctant at first, but later I found that Su Mu was not bad. In order to relieve the pressure on Jiangbei, he let many people live at the school. In addition, he also began to plan to be self-sufficient in terms of food and supplies, since we can't rely on those warehouses in Jiajiang City to survive."
"The food inside will eventually run out. Only by being self-sufficient can we survive here. As for the zombies outside, they no longer pose any threat to us."
I looked at him and smiled, "It seems you're living a pretty good life."
Du Xu's face was devoid of a smile as he said, "Yes, we are indeed living well, but it is precisely because we are living well that I always feel somewhat guilty. All of this in Jiajiang is not solely due to Su Mu; you also deserve a share. So, Xiaonan, if you'd like, we went to see Su Mu today and talked to him. We'll ask him to bring you back then, how about that?"
“I believe that life outside is never as comfortable as in Jiajiang. When I went out with others before, I encountered some gangs who called themselves plunderers and made a living by stealing other people’s things. Some of them even came to Jiajiang. If we hadn’t been strong enough to wipe them out, I really wouldn’t know what to do. So, come back. Jiajiang is getting better and better now, and we are constantly expanding our living area. It’s the perfect time to need talent.”
“If you come back to help, I believe we can revitalize Jiajiang. It’s not impossible to turn Jiajiang into a place without zombies! When people outside hear about the situation here, they will definitely come to live here.”
I looked at Du Xu and understood what he meant.
I chuckled and said, "Don't think it's that simple. Where there are people, there are conflicts, and where there are conflicts, there will be struggles. Jiajiang may be able to develop, but it will never become a place of social harmony. In this world, everyone wants more. When Su Mu really takes over the entire Jiajiang City, I'm afraid the deep-seated conflicts will erupt."
Du Xu said, "That's why we need you."
I shook my head and said, "Now is not the time to come back. Let's wait. When the time is right, I think I will come back."
Jiajiang holds so many memories for me.
I certainly don't want to live outside forever. If I could really come back, I would be willing, since there are more people here and I can live a better life.
Du Xu asked, "Then when would be the right time?"
I shook my head and said, "I don't know."
My mind is in complete turmoil right now; I have to wait until Zhang Jianzhou's matter is resolved before I can think about anything else.
The car continued forward. Since the road from the school to Jiajiang had been cleared, there were no zombies blocking the way, and the journey was smooth.
In less than half an hour, we arrived at the main gate of Jiangbei.
Looking at Jiangbei before me, I recalled the things that had happened here, Zhang Zhihao, and many other people.
(End of this chapter)
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