Chapter 47 True Love.
Soon, the sound of running water came from the bathroom. Mo Xiu stayed in the bathroom for a long time before coming out.
After so long since the apocalypse, shower systems are no longer usable, and there isn't enough water to supply everyone for their extravagance.
Fortunately, Lu Pingwan was in their team. Lu Pingwan's water-based ability had been upgraded to level two, allowing her to provide more water.
The little girl has now developed a habit of filling the large buckets that are prepared in advance in the bathrooms of both rooms every day, so that everyone can use them.
When he came out again, it was already broad daylight.
Mo Qi had already gotten dressed. When he saw Mo Xiu come out, he pointed to the breakfast Mo Xiu had brought in earlier and said, "Why did it take so long? The breakfast is almost cold."
Upon hearing this, Mo Xiu coughed lightly, a faint blush creeping onto her ears. For a moment, she didn't know how to explain what she had done in the bathroom.
Looking at the breakfast on the table, he could only awkwardly change the subject, saying, "Today's breakfast is milk and sandwiches, which looks pretty good."
"It's not milk or soy milk. There were two big bags of sweet soy milk powder in the supplies a couple of days ago. Chengcheng said he wanted to give us a change of pace."
As he spoke, Mo Qi picked up the cup of soy milk he hadn't finished, took a sip, and smacked his lips. Although it wasn't as rich and creamy as freshly ground soy milk, it was still quite delicious.
Seeing the person next to her like this, Mo Xiu relaxed and quietly finished her breakfast.
Considering that they probably wouldn't leave the base immediately, and that Xu Liang's matter had been resolved, he and Mo Qi should be able to enjoy a more leisurely life for a while longer.
Revenge is important, but living well is even more important. The person behind this is difficult to deal with, but there are still a few scattered henchmen. Mo Xiu remembers who they are and can find opportunities to kill them one by one.
Speaking of which, we've accumulated quite a few supplies over this period. We can take Mo Qi out for a stroll later and maybe exchange them for something the other party is interested in.
However, the peaceful days didn't last long. Xiong Mingyuan came knocking on the door, bringing his not-so-bright younger brother, Xiong Gangyong, saying that he wanted to fulfill his previous promise and help Mo Xiu establish his own team.
Mo Xiu genuinely felt that this small team was unnecessary, since he didn't intend to take people out to be slaves, nor was he interested in getting along with people he wasn't very familiar with.
However, considering that he would be staying at the base for some time, having a title might make things easier, so he agreed to the other party's suggestion.
However, he has to choose the people in this so-called team himself.
As the team leader, Mo Xiu naturally had to bring Mo Qi along. Cheng Cheng, Lu Pingwan, and Xie Wu could also be counted, making a total of five people in the team, which Mo Xiu felt was enough.
But Xiong Gangyong disagreed and insisted on joining their team.
"Brother Moxiu, Brother Qi, let me join too. I think your team is great."
You all know my older brother is the base commander, and he usually doesn't lead the teams. I always go out with other teams, which is so boring. I want to go with you guys!
As Xiong Gangyong spoke, he grinned, revealing his bright white teeth, clearly indicating that he had identified him and Mo Qi.
Mo Xiu was reluctant to agree, but Xiong Mingyuan, who was standing to the side, seemed to really want his younger brother to befriend them, and kept trying to persuade him.
They also expressed their strong belief that each additional person in the team adds to the team's strength.
After thinking about it, Xiong Mingyuan had played a part in successfully killing Xu Liang. Otherwise, he wouldn't have had such a good opportunity to take revenge.
Mo Xiu couldn't refuse directly, so she exchanged a glance with Mo Qi beside her, asking for his opinion. Seeing Mo Qi nod slightly, Mo Xiu finally relented.
And just like that, a small, unorganized team without even a name was formed.
Xiong Mingyuan left satisfied, leaving Xiong Gangyong behind, saying that he should let him get to know his new teammates.
Mo Xiu was the captain, and as for the vice-captain, they originally thought there wasn't much of a need since there were only a few people. But seeing Xiong Gangyong's expectant look, Mo Qi waved his hand to indicate that he would be the vice-captain.
"The vice-captain needs to do more work, share the captain's burdens, solve the team members' difficulties, actively contribute to the team, and fulfill your duties as vice-captain," Mo Qi said lazily.
Upon hearing this, Xiong Gangyong nodded repeatedly, patted his chest, and said earnestly, "I can do it!"
Xie Wu, who was standing to the side, praised him a few more times and pointed to the yard outside with a smile: "In that case, could the deputy captain help us turn over the field in our backyard?"
As you know, Cheng Cheng is a plant-based ability user. When he's cultivating plants, he's much more efficient if it's done in soil or fields. If the vice-captain helps with tilling the soil, that would be a huge contribution to the team!
Upon hearing that his actions would make a significant contribution to the team, Xiong Gangyong was instantly energized and excitedly followed Xie Wu to work in the fields in the backyard.
So, with the praise and 'effective guidance' from Mo Qi and Xie Wu, Xiong Gangyong, the deputy captain, did his job very conscientiously, taking on almost all the physical labor.
He would also occasionally bring good things from home to share with his teammates, earning unanimous praise from everyone in the team.
As time went on, Xiong Mingyuan started to have some doubts. Why did he keep feeling like things in the house were going to go missing from time to time?
Huh? What happened to that big box of pastries he just put in the cupboard this morning?
For about half a month, everyone lived together in harmony and happiness. Then one day, Mo Xiu and Mo Qi had just finished breakfast when there was a knock on the apartment door.
Seeing that it was still very early, Mo Xiu was a little puzzled as to who could have come to knock on the door so early in the morning.
As soon as I opened the door, I saw Xiong Gangyong standing outside. He was tall and burly, like a small mountain blocking the entrance. Upon seeing him, a bright smile immediately spread across my face.
"Oh my god, I've been knocking for ages, Brother Moxiu, you finally opened the door! Where's Brother Qi? Where is he?" Xiong Gangyong asked.
The moment you meet, you want to find Mo Qi? And you call him Brother Qi so intimately.
Mo Xiu frowned slightly, thinking about how this guy was always clinging to Mo Qi and talking to him endlessly, so he suppressed his strange displeasure and asked him, "What do you want to see Mo Qi so early in the morning?"
"I'll look for you too, not him. My brother said he wanted to treat you to a meal and asked me to come find you. He has a whole roasted lamb!" Xiong Gangyong swallowed hard, his mouth watering at the thought of the roasted lamb.
Upon hearing this, Mo Qi came out of the inner room.
In this day and age, getting a sheep isn't so easy. And a whole roasted lamb, the base chief's really going all out. But...
"Eating roasted whole lamb first thing in the morning?"
Looking at the sun outside, Mo Qi's expression was indescribable. Wouldn't eating a whole roasted lamb at this hour be too greasy?
"No, no!"
Xiong Gangyong quickly shook his head: "We're not eating this morning, the gathering is in the afternoon. I heard the good news about roast whole lamb and rushed over to tell you!"
The person opposite him scratched his head blankly. Mo Xiu and Mo Qi couldn't help but exchange a smile upon hearing this. Later that evening, the two of them went together to the residence of the Xiong brothers.
It was a two-story building in a very good location, with a very comfortable living environment, which was in line with the identity of the other party's base commander.
However, it seems this meal wasn't just for the two of them. Many of Xiong Mingyuan's capable assistants were also present.
To Mo Xiu's surprise, there was a familiar face among them that he hadn't seen in a long time. It was Feng Wenkang, the one who had greeted them when he first arrived at the Shanhe Base.
However, he remembered Feng Wenkang. Although he seemed to be very respectful to all levels of leadership and was very good at putting on a show, he seemed to be more inclined towards Xu Liang than Xiong Mingyuan.
But now, this person has actually appeared here. It seems that after Xu Liang died, Feng Wenkang immediately chose to switch sides.
As expected of the notorious fence-sitter in the Shanhe Base, this speed is truly astonishing.
Feng Wenkang spotted Mo Xiu and Mo Qi at a glance and greeted them warmly, saying, "You've arrived! The base commander was just talking about you. We've been waiting for you!"
Upon hearing the voices, Xiong Mingyuan saw them stand up, smiled, and walked over to greet them, followed by his younger brother, Xiong Gangyong.
Xiong Mingyuan directly led Mo Xiu and Mo Qi to sit next to him, clearly treating them as honored guests.
The aroma of roasted whole lamb filled the air. Mo Qi sniffed and thought the smell was quite good.
Soon after, the whole roasted lamb was served.
To be fair, Xiong Mingyuan truly lives up to his title as base commander; the food here is far more abundant. All sorts of seasonings are readily available—something you can't find elsewhere.
Looking at the fragrant mutton and Mo Qi's expectant gaze beside her, Mo Xiu smiled. She naturally cut some mutton for Mo Qi and prepared various dipping sauces, placing them in front of him.
Seeing that the people around her were enjoying their meal, Mo Xiu silently curled the corners of her lips. If Mo Qi liked this meal, then their trip wouldn't have been in vain.
Mo Qi ate for a while and then realized that the people next to him had been busy taking care of him and hadn't had time to eat much themselves.
After realizing what was happening, he quickly picked up a piece of grilled meat, dipped it in what he thought was the best sauce, and fed it to Mo Xiu.
Seeing this, Mo Xiu naturally opened her mouth and ate the meat. The two smiled at each other, the atmosphere filled with tender affection.
Xiong Mingyuan sipped his wine, watching their interaction and clicking his tongue inwardly. This wasn't about keeping a mistress; these two were clearly a couple.
This intimate atmosphere, where no third person could possibly intrude, and the way Mo Xiu treated the other person, was not how one should treat a simple canary.
Thinking back to his last visit to Mo Xiu, he was still marveling at the man's abilities, as he had managed to subdue the people Xu Liang had sent so quickly.
Now that I think about it, that Xie Wu guy probably never succeeded in his attempt from the very beginning.
So it wasn't a subjugation at all; it was more like an offer of amnesty. Perhaps from the beginning, they kept Xie Wu around just to put on a show for outsiders, using Xie Wu as a shield for this man.
In reality, Mo Xiu and the woman beside him named Mo Qi are the true love!
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