Lin Zijie was stunned and didn't know how to answer me.
I muttered to myself, now that the research institute is in this state, even if he wanted this half-finished antidote formula, it wouldn't be of any use. Even if he took this thing back to the central town, it wouldn't be of any use, since he couldn't concoct it anyway.
Moreover, this is only a semi-finished product formula. Even if it is prepared, what use will it be?
Or is it that Lin Zijie's purpose in wanting this formula was not to take back Central Town?
Lin Zijie didn't answer my question, but changed the subject, saying, "This is my own business, it has nothing to do with you. You just said that as long as I find the file, I will be able to leave."
I said, "Yes, that's what I said, but I can back out. First, tell me where you plan to take this file?"
Lin Zijie said, "Where else can we go? Central Town!"
I sneered and said, "You're kidding me! What use would you have this thing in the central town? To get medicine?"
Lin Zijie looked helpless and said, "Alright, alright, I'll tell you the truth. The reason Ye Qian saved me was because I told him that there was an antidote for zombies in this research institute, which is why I was able to survive. So much time has passed, if I don't hand over this file to him, I'm doomed."
"As for whether or not an antidote can be formulated, that's not my concern."
Lin Zijie's words were half true and half false.
I, for one, don't believe it.
Lu Yun then asked, "But if you're afraid Ye Qian will harm you, why don't you just leave Central Town? Why go back? Isn't that just asking for trouble?"
Lu Yun is right!
If Lin Zijie was truly afraid of Ye Qian, he would be safe now that he's out of the research institute and hasn't returned to Central Town.
However, Lin Zijie then said something that completely surprised us.
"But if I don't go back to Central Town, where can I go? There are zombies everywhere outside, and I have no experience in wilderness survival. I'm afraid I'll die as soon as I go out. Rather than that, I might as well suffer a little and continue living in Central Town. At least there, my safety can be guaranteed, and I have enough to eat and drink. That's pretty good."
Lin Zijie looked quite aggrieved when he said this.
I don't know if he was faking it or not, but it has nothing to do with me.
Whether he takes this file back to the central town or not is none of my business.
However, I'm still a little worried.
I said, "Alright then, in that case, take this file back with you, and remember, don't come back."
Lin Zijie paused for a moment, nodded, and then turned and walked towards the entrance of the research institute.
He didn't have much in the research institute to begin with, so it's normal for him to just take the files and leave.
We followed him and escorted him to the main gate of the research institute. As soon as he stepped out of the gate, he asked, "By the way, where is Zhang Jianzhou? I've found his file now. Does he still have anything to do here?"
I said, "He's making penicillin up there, and he won't be able to go back for a few more days."
Lin Zijie nodded, then asked in surprise, "But how am I going to get back by myself? I don't have a car."
I said, "Okay, then I'll have Song Muyuan take you back."
Song Muyuan had been quite free these days, so he was overjoyed when he learned that I wanted him to go to the central town.
Before they set off, I gave Song Muyuan a few words of advice: tell him to keep quiet about Zhang Jianzhou's matter.
Just tell Ye Qian that Zhang Jianzhou is still busy at the research institute and will naturally return in due time.
Then they set off and left.
...
Now that Lin Zijie's matter is resolved, I don't know what will happen after he goes back.
But that has nothing to do with me. The most important thing now is to solve Zhang Jianzhou's problem.
Time flies.
Before I knew it, the next morning had arrived.
I arranged to meet Yao Chengjie and the others at nine o'clock yesterday under the bridge on the outskirts of Mingzhu City.
I asked Jingjie and the others to prepare yesterday, so there's nothing to prepare this morning.
To gain the upper hand, we set off more than an hour early and arrived around the bridge. We had Fei Lichao keep watch around with a sniper rifle, so that he could also help us gain the upper hand if anything happened.
As for Hu Fei, he patrolled the surrounding area to check the situation and see if any of the enemy's men were lying in ambush.
As for me and Sister Jing, we pulled Zhang Jianzhou to wait under the bridge.
When I pulled Zhang Jianzhou out of the room earlier, he was reluctant and terrified, afraid that I would do something to him. After all, I had threatened him yesterday, and he thought I was planning to torture him to extract a confession.
After being led to the riverbank, he froze, asking in confusion, "What do you want? Can't we talk this out? Was it really necessary to bring me to the riverbank?"
He thought I wanted to drown him.
"Shut up!" I said, frowning.
We can ask about Lu Changkong after Yao Chengjie arrives.
Anyway, this is their business, not mine.
Around nine o'clock, Yao Chengjie and Jiang Bai arrived as agreed.
As mentioned yesterday, only the two of them appeared under the bridge. As for whether they had anything lying in ambush nearby, that remains to be seen.
When Yao Chengjie saw us, he said, "You've arrived quite early."
"It's alright, I'm only a few minutes earlier than you guys."
Upon seeing Yao Chengjie and Jiang Bai appear, Zhang Jianzhou's expression changed drastically. He asked, "What's going on! Hey, Lu Xiaonan! What do you mean? You didn't cooperate with them, did you?!"
I ignored him and said directly to Yao Chengjie, "I've brought the person you wanted. Where are my things?"
Yao Chengjie said, "It's right on the bridge. I brought a car full of stuff, which should satisfy you."
After hearing this, Sister Jing went to the bridge to take a look. She came down a few minutes later and told me that there was no problem.
I smiled slightly: "In that case, you can start asking questions. Ask whatever you want, as long as no one dies."
Zhang Jianzhou's eyes were filled with fear.
I pushed Zhang Jianzhou, who was handcuffed, towards them. Zhang Jianzhou stood in front of the two men, at a loss for what to do.
Jiang Bai acted decisively, throwing a punch at him as if to vent his anger.
Yao Chengjie did not stop them, and Jiang Bai did not stop either, and they continued to beat Zhang Jianzhou.
Zhang Jianzhou kept wailing and trying to resist, but his hands were handcuffed behind his back and he couldn't fight back.
Three full minutes later, Zhang Jianzhou was beaten black and blue by Jiang Bai, and only then did Jiang Bai stop.
Yao Chengjie smiled at us, then grabbed Zhang Jianzhou by the collar and said, "Long time no see, Zhang Jianzhou."
(End of this chapter)
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