Chapter 560 Xu Xin
"Wait, wait, you just said that Zhang Jianzhou escaped from the research institute. What's going on?" Xu Sanshui asked, puzzled.
I paused for a moment, then explained, "It's a long story..."
After I told Xu Sanshui about my past with Zhang Jianzhou, Xu Sanshui understood why Zhang Jianzhou had died.
Xu Sanshui said, "I really didn't expect so many things to have happened to you. But it doesn't matter that Zhang Jianzhou is dead. The situation is already very clear. Zhou Liang and Ye Qian have already cooperated. Once Zhou Liang returns to the central town, he will probably start to deal with me."
I shook my head and said, "Not necessarily."
"What do you mean? He won't come after me?"
I said, "What I mean is, he might already be planning something against you, so be careful."
Xu Sanshui nodded, "That's possible."
I said, "Zhou Liang is a very cunning person. Sometimes he will suddenly shoot you. And I can tell you the truth, Zhou Liang's goal is to control the entire Central Town and become the sole controller of Central Town. He will not allow anyone else who threatens him to exist."
"So you mean you want me to retreat?"
I shook my head and said, "I didn't mean that, but I have this idea. Once Zhou Liang wins over Wu Zhaolong's men, he definitely won't let you, this fat sheep, go untouched. I'm not sure what to do next, but if you really want to deal with them, it's best to start now."
Xu Sanshui nodded without revealing his expression, seemingly lost in thought.
He then stood up from the sofa and said, "Alright then, is the cooperation settled?"
"Yes, let's make it a decision. After all, I don't want Zhou Liang to control the central town."
Xu Sanshui said, "In that case, I'll go find someone to discuss this matter with first. You two old classmates, why don't you have a chat?"
Watching Xu Sanshui's departing figure, I felt a little helpless. Xu Sanshui left me and Xu Xin alone in the room. Could he be implying something?
It's probably impossible.
Just as I was still hesitating, I heard Xu Xin's voice from the sofa next to me, "It's snowing!"
It's snowing?
I looked out the French windows in surprise and found that it was indeed snowing lightly outside.
"Let's go out and take a look," Xu Xin said to me.
"Okay." I smiled.
We came outside the villa, and a cold wind was blowing. Snowflakes suddenly fell on us, and we were a little at a loss.
Xu Xin tucked her hands into her sleeves and watched the snowflakes fall onto the lake surface without causing a ripple.
"What you just told me about your experiences really feels so unreal."
I asked in confusion, "How is it unreal?"
Xu Xin said, "It feels like this kind of thing can only be seen in the media. I didn't expect you to have gone through so much. You've really worked hard."
I shook my head and said, "It's all in the past. Anyway, I'm still alive, so isn't that enough?"
Xu Xin nodded slightly. "Yes, that's true. You're still alive, that's enough."
I immediately asked, "And you? How did you survive back then?"
Xu Xin smiled and said, "I'm much luckier than you. When the zombie outbreak happened, I was on a business trip with my dad in Mingzhu City. After the outbreak, we hid in a hotel for a long time before we escaped. After we escaped, my dad joined some survivors. Later, as the number of survivors increased, we found a place and established a place called Central Town."
“Since the central town was established, our lives have become much more stable. We don’t have to rush around like before, and we can live a peaceful life like before. Anyway, I have never experienced the kind of life of wandering that you have. Suddenly I feel that my life is so monotonous.”
I gave a wry smile and said, "A monotonous life is good, at least it's safe, and I don't have to worry about survival. I've always wanted this kind of life, but I've never been able to have it."
Xu Xin said, "But you're already in the central town, aren't you safe? The zombies outside can't get in."
I said, "This isn't just about zombies anymore. The situation in Central Town is actually quite chaotic. Your dad didn't tell you this to protect you from harm. The survival problem now doesn't come from zombies, but from people."
Xu Xin said, "Actually, my dad has told me all of these things, but I always felt they were too unrealistic, like people weren't even human anymore."
I said, "Why should people act like people? In the past, society was stable because we didn't have to worry about resources. As long as we went to work, we would get a salary, and even if it was little, we could still make a living. But now it's different. Resources are limited, and once they're used up, they're gone. If we want to survive, resources are essential. Without resources, everything is just empty talk."
"So, all struggles are actually about competing for resources?"
I nodded and said, "Yes, they're all vying for resources. The reason Zhou Liang wants to rise to become one of the three giants of Central Town is because Wu Zhaolong's piece of the pie is too big, and he really wants it. Moreover, his goal is not just that; he wants the entire Central Town. Once he takes control of Central Town, his next goal will be to expand the entire Delta region."
"How scary."
I looked at Xu Xin, not knowing what to say.
Xu Sanshui would probably rarely mention these things to prevent Xu Xin from being exposed to them. After all, as a father, how could he let his daughter suffer?
I said, "As for what Zhou Liang and Ye Qian will do next, I know. It will be difficult for your father to deal with them."
Worry appeared in Xu Xin's eyes.
I said, "Although we haven't seen each other for a long time, and it's not really appropriate for me to say these things, I still feel I have to tell you, after all, we can't be safe forever."
"you say."
I said, "Once the struggle between your father and Ye Qian begins, everyone on your father's side will be in danger, including you. Zhou Liang and Ye Qian are not kind people. They might do many unimaginable things to get rid of your father. So I need you to be prepared."
"What preparations?" Xu Xin asked in a panic.
I said, "Be prepared to die."
Xu Xin took two steps back. "Is it really that serious?"
I said, "I don't know, but I will try my best to resolve this matter. Because if your father loses, then my death is imminent, but I don't want to die, I want to live."
Xu Xin asked, "Can it succeed? You made it sound so serious, but I feel like the chances of success are very small?"
I nodded and said, "It is indeed very small, probably less than 20%."
(End of this chapter)
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