"Since we can't do anything to Ye Zhou, why don't we just go after Zou Ming?" The bearded man stood in front of Zhao Qing politely.
There were more than twenty people standing behind him. These people could barely be considered Zhao Qing's confidants and were Zhao Qing's most powerful supporters and weapons.
But Zhao Qing remained silent. His brain, which had not been used for a long time, finally began to work. He shook his head with some effort. The heavy wooden chair swayed slightly with his movement. No one dared to look at him. Even though Zhao Qing had difficulty standing up at this time, his subordinates still did not dare to show any disrespect.
"If I kill Zou Ming, how can you guarantee that Ye Zhou won't retaliate against me?" Zhao Qing leaned back in his chair tiredly, "He is not a good person."
How can a good person be a businessman? How dare you do business with him? Zhao Qing never thought that Ye Zhou was a good person, but he never thought that Ye Zhou's mind was so deep.
Years of concessions were only meant to numb his vigilance.
By the time he reacted, every aspect of the base had been mastered.
These confidants standing before him were still willing to bow to him only because their positions were stabilized by the stability of his position.
Once Ye Zhou leaves and stops providing supplies, will these people still listen to him?
Ye Zhou made the plan not to defeat him immediately, but to ensure that after a few years or even more than ten years, even if he was gone, Base 276 would still be under his control.
Thinking about it now, Zhao Qing felt his scalp tingling.
He had never seen anyone like Ye Zhou. Living here, everyone felt that they only had today but no tomorrow. The longest they could think about was next year or the year after at most. But Ye Zhou had thought about the next ten or even dozens of years.
Zhao Qing had a complicated expression. He hated Ye Zhou, but he couldn't help but admire him.
His cleverness is obvious on the surface, but Ye Zhou's cleverness is hidden behind several setbacks.
Everyone knows that Zhao Qing is a smart man, but many people think that Ye Zhou is a good person.
After all, Ye Zhou never interfered in the affairs of the base, nor did he abuse the poor. On the contrary, when he was in a good mood, he would provide food and shelter to orphans. In the eyes of many people, Ye Zhou was so good that he didn't look like a real person, but more like a saint in a story.
It was precisely because of this saint that Zhao Qing felt so miserable that he could not speak out.
Zhao Qing looked at the group of people who lowered their heads. He asked calmly, "What kind of person do you think Ye Zhou is? Tell the truth, I won't blame you. Once you leave this door, nothing that happened inside will happen."
No one spoke.
Zhao Qing looked at the bearded man who was leading the group. The man swallowed his saliva and whispered, "Ye Zhou is a sinister person."
Zhao Qing smiled and said, "Go on."
The man carefully glanced at Zhao Qing's face and continued, "Winning people's hearts..."
He didn't know what to say.
The truth is that although Zhao Qing showed that he hated Ye Zhou very much, Ye Zhou did not do anything to make them uncomfortable. Instead, it benefited the entire base.
Others also felt that Ye Zhou was trying to win people's hearts, but what was the point of winning people's hearts? Ye Zhou had so many things, could he be interested in this base? Even if he wanted to be a local emperor, he should have done it long ago. Why wait until now?
Everyone felt that Zhao Qing was overreacting.
Zhao Qing also understood. He closed his eyes tiredly and said, "You guys go out."
The men felt relieved and stood there for a few seconds before pushing the door open. In less than twenty seconds, everyone was gone.
Zhao Qing was the only one left in the huge room.
His lovers were in their rooms, none of them willing to go out at this hour.
Zhao Qing looked up at the lamp above his head, and at a certain moment, he felt as if he had gained nothing in his life.
He didn't know when it started, but power could no longer make him happy. He sat at the highest position in the base and lost his goal.
Family? He had no family, nor did he yearn for one, but sometimes he hoped to have the warmth of a family, but his lovers could not give him that. They were all afraid of him, and even if they pretended to be close to him, he could see their fear and hatred.
He was even certain that if they were given the chance, they wouldn't even tremble when they killed him.
Subordinates? He had no feelings for them. They were just tools for him to consolidate his position. What kind of feelings could a person project onto a tool?
If he is obedient, praise him. If he is disobedient, beat him until he becomes obedient.
Only food, now only food can bring him satisfaction, all his desires have turned into appetite.
At first it was just for venting, but now he can't live without food.
Then he ate himself into this state.
He eats a diet high in oil, sugar and salt, and especially likes fried food with all kinds of sauces. He eats a fried chicken, two hamburgers and a pile of French fries every morning. He no longer drinks water, but only Coke and various sweet drinks.
Not to mention noon and evening.
Zhao Qing's eyes were dazzled by the light and he closed them.
He felt like he was dead.
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"Why didn't you tell me that Zhao Qing was causing trouble for you?" Ye Zhou had been holding it in for two days, and finally couldn't help it and walked to Zou Ming's room before going to bed.
He leaned against the door frame, the light from above fell on Ye Zhou, giving his shoulders and nose a layer of silver highlights.
Zou Ming was sitting on the edge of the bed. He had a very good body proportion. Even though he had not fully grown yet and was only 1.75 meters tall, he had already formed a pair of long legs, which were now casually resting on the ground. His naked upper body was thin but muscular, like a high-priced nude model.
"I can handle it." Zou Ming reached out and picked up his shirt from the cabinet next to him. After putting it on, he looked at Ye Zhou and said, "Come and sit down?"
Ye Zhou walked over and sat next to Zou Ming, but kept a distance from him.
"If Zhao Qing comes to me, when are you going to tell me about this?" Ye Zhou's tone was serious.
He was a very tolerant "parent" and almost never spoke to Zou Ming in such a tone.
Zou Ming lowered his head slightly. His voice was very soft. His once clear voice became slightly hoarse due to the voice change period. Because his voice was soft enough, it added a bit of ambiguity to the normal situation in front of him. He said, "Zhao Qing can't move me now. I know what to do. I don't want to make you worry."
"How old are you?" Ye Zhou felt that Zou Ming, who was only fifteen or sixteen years old, thought things were too simple. "Zhao Qing doesn't dare to understand me, but he may not dare to touch you. He is afraid of me, but it doesn't mean he will always be afraid of me."
Once he leaves, Zhao Qing may still be worried at first, but as time goes on, Zhao Qing will definitely take action.
Ye Zhou: "You should tell me these things while I'm still here."
Zou Ming pursed his lips: "You have to leave eventually."
Ye Zhou: “…”
"At least, I can solve your worries." Ye Zhou stretched out his hand and prepared to pat Zou Ming's shoulder.
But Zou Ming suddenly raised his hand and grabbed Ye Zhou's hand.
Zou Ming looked into Ye Zhou's eyes, and the two of them looked at each other. The emotions in Zou Ming's eyes were reflected in Ye Zhou's eyes without any obstruction, and Ye Zhou was almost burned by those revealed emotions.
He wanted to take his hand back, but Zou Ming held it tightly, as if if Ye Zhou wanted to take it back, he would have to cut off his hand.
At this moment, Ye Zhou regretted installing yellow light in Zou Ming's room.
It's really ambiguous.
Ye Zhou didn't move, his brain stopped working for a moment.
Everything that happened in the past came flooding back at this moment. Ye Zhou felt the feeling that only the adult Zou Ming would give him from this young man whose face had become familiar.
Sometimes it's just a matter of breathing.
A matter of glance.
Zou Ming suddenly said, "Don't leave."
He wanted to say a lot of things, but countless thoughts flashed through his mind, and in the end he only said these three words.
Ye Zhou had told him more than once that he would leave at some point, but it would definitely be before Zou Ming came of age.
Ye Zhou was afraid that leaving so suddenly would cause mental trauma to Zou Ming.
"I have to go." Ye Zhou looked at Zou Ming with a firm gaze, "I still have things to do, I have to do them."
He sighed: "Someone is waiting for me."
What is the adult Zou Ming doing at this time? What happened to Base 276 in the other timeline?
Zou Ming noticed that Ye Zhou was distracted, and keenly heard the change in Ye Zhou's tone when he said "Someone is waiting for me".
Even though he was not sure who that person was, Zou Ming could guess that person must have a very close relationship with Ye Zhou.
At least it’s closer than the relationship between him and Ye Zhou.
Zou Ming held Ye Zhou's hand even tighter, and he subconsciously said, "I don't believe it."
"We have been together for so many years."
Ye Zhou had never left him. If Ye Zhou had someone particularly close to him, why didn't he know?
Even though Ye Zhou's expression didn't seem like he was lying or hiding something, he still refused to believe that the person Ye Zhou was talking about really existed.
He even managed to smile at Ye Zhou with difficulty.
But this smile can't be called pretty at all.
"There's no need for me to lie to you." Ye Zhou finally pulled his hand out of Zou Ming's hand. He looked at Zou Ming, feeling impressed at his growth rate while worrying about his character.
Zou Ming is a stubborn person who will not turn back even if he hits a wall.
He could only hint: "When you are an adult, maybe we will meet again, and then you will know everything."
However, Zou Ming didn't hear anything at this time. He grabbed Ye Zhou's arm and suddenly moved forward.
But this time, Ye Zhou was prepared and pressed his shoulder the moment he came over.
Ye Zhou sighed in his heart, but the words he said were almost cruel: "You are too young, Zou Ming. When I first met you, you were still a child who survived entirely on instinct. To you, I may have played many roles, but to me, now you are just a child I watched grow up."
"We are not equal." Ye Zhou looked into Zou Ming's eyes and forced him to listen to what he said. "At least now, we are not equal. When you grow up, can think independently, and know what you really want, we will see each other again."
Zou Ming's eyes were red. He understood what Ye Zhou meant: "You are leaving. You are leaving soon, right?"
Ye Zhou looked at him gently, with a little regret in his eyes. He was pleased with Zou Ming's sharpness, but he could do nothing about it. He could only nod gently: "I have told you everything I should have said before. You have to walk the road ahead by yourself."
After saying that, Ye Zhou patted Zou Ming's shoulder and stood up from the bed.
Zou Ming clenched his fists, but did not grab Ye Zhou's wrist.
He understood Ye Zhou and knew that once Ye Zhou made a decision, no one could influence or change him.
Just like now, he could rush over and hug Ye Zhou, forcefully demand it from him or humbly beg him, but no matter what, Ye Zhou would leave.
Zou Ming always thought that Ye Zhou came for him.
But he had never realized as clearly as he did now that Ye Zhou would not stay for him.
He looked at Ye Zhou's back and watched Ye Zhou close the door without any hesitation.
In the dim light, Zou Ming lay on his back on the bed, exhausted.
He raised his arms and covered his eyes with his forearms.
It's late at night.
·
Ye Zhou returned to the room. He felt that his behavior was a little too ruthless, but on second thought, he felt that it was better this way.
Zou Ming is too young and too extreme now. He only has eyes for the few people who often stay around him.
Lying on the bed, Ye Zhou looked at the chandelier above his head with unfocused eyes.
The hot evening wind blew in from the window that was not closed tightly. Ye Zhou could only stand up and drag his heavy steps to close the window.
Instead of lying back down on the bed, he stared out the window at the night sky.
He wants to leave.
If he stayed any longer, he would have no idea how to face Zou Ming.
He also missed the adult Zou Ming who was waiting for him in another dimension.
He missed living in the same building as his employees, and no matter how long he stayed there, he didn't like it very much.
If it weren't for little Zou Ming, he would have left as soon as he earned enough money.
Wait a little longer, until he is sure that Zhao Qing will not pose a threat to Zou Ming before leaving.
But Ye Zhou didn't wait until that time.
The next morning, Ye Zhou woke up to the sound of hurried knocks on the door.
"What's wrong?" Ye Zhou didn't even have time to change his clothes. With messy hair and wearing pajamas, he opened the door and saw Cao'er with an anxious look on his face.
Cao'er only comes to the base once a week now, and it has only been three days since the last time she came.
Ye Zhou immediately realized that something urgent had happened, and he immediately said, "I'll go change my clothes."
Ye Zhou got dressed quickly, without even changing into slippers, and walked out the door right after changing into slippers.
Cao'er followed Ye Zhou and said as she walked, "Something happened to Sarah. She started having nosebleeds a few days ago. Today, her eyes, eyes, and ears also started bleeding. She is not in good spirits and can't speak clearly."
Ye Zhou was stunned. He was already standing downstairs. After listening to Cao'er's words, he turned around and looked at the house where he had lived for more than five years.
"It's time to go." Ye Zhou said softly.
Cao'er: "Immortal, what did you say?"
Ye Zhou shook his head: "Nothing, you go back first, I'll go find Zou Ming, I'll talk to him and then I'll be over."
Cao'er didn't ask anything. She guessed that Ye Zhou was going to find Zou Ming to talk to him, so she nodded and returned the same way.
Ye Zhou walked quickly to the supermarket.
When he arrived, Zou Ming was cleaning the supermarket entrance with the employees. There was always yellow sand accumulated at the entrance, and they couldn't just sweep the sand aside; they had to transport it away.
At this time, Zou Ming was covered in sand and looked a little dusty.
As soon as he looked up, he saw Ye Zhou and couldn't help but smile. But the moment he saw Ye Zhou's expression clearly, Zou Ming's expression changed.
Zou Ming couldn't laugh anymore.
He walked down the stairs. It was only a dozen steps, but Zou Ming felt like he had walked for a century.
He was still a little dazed when he walked in front of Ye Zhou, but he still forced himself to ask, "Are you leaving?"
"Because I..."
Ye Zhou shook his head: "No, something happened in the supermarket, I have to go."
Ye Zhou looked at Zou Ming.
This immature boy who has not yet fully grown up.
He couldn't stay any longer.
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