"Chief, I just received a report that chaos has broken out in several resettlement areas near us. Some people have said that they saw zombies disguised as humans mingling among them. As of now, there are 25 dead and injured."
Just as Xiao's father brought Xiao Xiang and her daughter back, he received an urgent report from his subordinates.
Twenty-five people is indeed not a large number compared to the total number of people who died in the fight against zombies. However, those people in the resettlement area are not ordinary people; they are all scientists, experts, and the like.
We're waiting to see them solve the genetic problems that cause the zombie outbreak; if something happens to them, the consequences will be unimaginable.
"Zhang Yao, take our thirty most elite soldiers and go to find out the specific situation. It would be good if we could capture the zombies completely, but the most important thing is to protect ourselves."
Xiao's father had no other reason than that if the elite troops were lost, they would truly be like fish on a chopping board, waiting to die.
Zhang Yao is my most capable assistant, known for his ability to see things from afar. With him around, this matter will be much easier to handle.
“Yes, I’ll take the brothers there now. But, Chief, there’s something I don’t understand.” Zhang Yao didn’t leave and continued to ask.
"What is it? Tell me."
"Since Miss Xiao Xiang was able to kill so many zombies and escape unscathed, she must have extraordinary abilities. If such a person could join our team, it would be of great benefit to our development."
Zhang Yao didn't know that Xiao Xiang was an imposter; he just couldn't believe that such a terrifying ability as killing over a hundred zombies was only being discovered now.
"I'll consider her situation. You don't need to worry about these things. Just focus on dealing with the mess at the resettlement center first."
For some reason, Xiao's father understood something. Some things were very complicated. For example, after Xiao Xiang returned from recognizing her relatives, she often went back and forth between social circles, but did not show any special abilities.
For example, her mother is absurd, ignorant, and excessively doting; how come she's even worse now?
If a person changes drastically overnight, it is definitely not normal.
However, Jiang Ruan also seemed a bit strange.
He was completely baffled. His wife complained but he ignored her. He could only sit and wait for Zhang Yao's report.
As for Jiang Ruan, she was currently standing in front of Qingfeng, checking his injuries.
“Miss Jiang Ruan, you said he wouldn’t die, but he hasn’t woken up yet, and his breathing is so weak it’s barely audible. I’m really worried. Tell me the truth, is he really not going to wake up?”
Since arriving, Mingyue has been in a daze. He doesn't know anything about treatment, and there are no hospitals to be found. He feels anxious and guilty, but more than that, he is terrified. If he really dies, he really doesn't know what he will become.
Looking back, his former restraint and self-control seem utterly ridiculous. Thinking about his last conversation with Qingfeng, he really wanted to beat himself to death.
"Mingyue, don't you really have any thoughts about this? We grew up together, our relationship goes without saying, but right now, I..."
Qingfeng stood cautiously behind Mingyue as he spoke, and Mingyue responded with only a few simple words.
"We're just brothers. My feelings for you are just brotherly affection. Don't overthink it."
Mingyue clenched her fists, not even daring to turn her head, for fear of seeing Qingfeng's aggrieved and distressed expression.
He would much rather just reveal it all at once; that would be better.
But the world always looks at him differently. He doesn't care about himself, but he worries about Qingfeng. A single bad review can make him upset and unable to sleep for half a day. How can he bear the cold looks from the world now?
Therefore, he remained calm and restrained, all to reduce the pressure on Qingfeng.
But now, things are a little different.
"I'll ask you one last question. Tell me the truth, did you ever... really... like me? Not just as a brother, but as a lover." Qingfeng's voice was gentle and melodious, tinged with tears, which made Mingyue's heart clench tightly.
Mingyue endured it all for his own good. She gritted her teeth and looked at him coldly, saying, "We are just brothers, let's not talk about anything else."
One sentence nearly drove Qingfeng mad.
He gave a bitter laugh, "I don't want to be your brother anymore. I never want to talk to you again in this lifetime."
Watching the breeze disappear, Mingyue turned his head. He knew he had broken his heart, but he had no regrets for sacrificing the minor pain for the greater good.
Unexpectedly, Qingfeng ran away.
As her memories gathered, Mingyue was still staring blankly at Qingfeng's sleeping face.
He only came to his senses when Jiang Ruan called him again.
"Hmm... Ah, what's wrong?" Mingyue hadn't recovered yet. In her memory, Qingfeng was lively and active, like an elf.
The breeze lying in reality made him feel even worse.
"I mean, Qingfeng is not dead. I once said that as long as the crystal is not taken away, a person with superpowers will revert to the state before the mutation, that is, become an ordinary person without superpowers."
"We took Qingfeng away in time after he was injured, so he was not seriously harmed. He is currently in this state entirely because his internal special ability is fighting against the diseased virus."
"He will definitely wake up, but it will take a few more days."
Jiang Ruan's firm and powerful words immediately brightened Mingyue's eyes. He stood up abruptly and stared intently at her. "You mean Qingfeng will wake up in a few days?"
Seeing Jiang Ruan nod, Mingyue finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Duan Yu and the other person standing nearby also breathed a sigh of relief.
"Ruan'er, something bad has happened. Xiao Xiang is spreading rumors about you throughout Xizhou. She has uncovered everything about you. Your father is currently in the front hall discussing your matter with some officials."
"Daughter, you must leave quickly. Take Baiyuan and get away from this place of trouble. Everything here is bad. I'll cover your retreat; you take your friends and leave."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ruan calmly stood up from the chair beside her, looked towards the front hall, and frowned deeply.
"Mom, you don't need to worry. I'm never afraid of these things. Why is Chief Xiao not out fighting zombies but instead worrying about whether I'm promiscuous, seducing dissidents, and bringing shame to the family?"
They even hired so many people; they must be afraid of losing face too much.
Thinking that Jiang Ruan was just putting on a brave face to comfort herself, Xiao's mother took out a bag of crystals from her bosom, a full one hundred of them.
“Ruan’er, in these chaotic times, money and valuables are all burdens. I don’t understand, but I know this is a good thing, a valuable item, so I brought it for you. Take this and leave quickly.”
Xiao's mother watched intently, but the sight of such a large bag of crystals truly startled everyone present.
It seems they've taken from Xiao's father's treasury. Only a governor like him could pull off such a grand gesture.
Jiang Ruan wanted to decline, fearing that Xiao's mother would get involved in some trouble and cause the couple to quarrel. However, Xiao's mother disregarded her thoughts and forced the gift on her, saying, "It doesn't matter whether you accept it or not. This is a gift for my nephew. You can't refuse it for him."
The little one smiled and said, "Mommy, I accept Grandma's gift."
Seeing the two of them like this, Jiang Ruan reluctantly accepted it. As for the conflicts and entanglements, there was always a way to resolve them, so she wasn't too worried.
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