Chapter 233: The End of the World (8)
"So, you are also here for the pharmaceutical factory in City B?" Bai Su asked Mo Xiu.
Mo Xiu nodded upon hearing this: "But our main purpose is not medicine. We have enough medicine reserves at our base. What we need is the equipment over there.
A while ago, the Shanhe Base rescued a biology professor, who was one of the top scientists in Country A. He and his research assistants said they should be able to develop a drug to stop the zombie virus, but the laboratory equipment was insufficient.
We can still find common medicines and equipment in the area around our base, but the instrument the professor specified remains elusive. The most promising location is the pharmaceutical factory in the suburbs of City B.
They also produce some high-end medical equipment and may have what we need.”
Bai Su was immediately shocked when he heard this. Developing a drug to stop the zombie virus was a big deal, more important than getting the supplies they needed for the base.
"Don't be so optimistic. Even if the professor really has the ability, it will take time to develop a potion."
Bai Su smiled and nodded. "I know, but hope is always better than nothing. In that case, why don't we act together? The chances of success will be even greater. We'll just take the medicines. As for the equipment, you can take whatever you need."
"If that's the case, that would be great!" Mo Xiu said in surprise.
"We've received news before that there seem to be level seven zombies at the pharmaceutical factory. I'm afraid they will be difficult to deal with. But with so many of you helping us, it should be no problem."
So the two of them immediately discussed the plan of going to the pharmaceutical factory tomorrow. After discussing for a while, Bai Su noticed Chen Tian standing not far away. He seemed to have been standing there for a long time.
Seeing Chen Tian's gaze, Bai Su inexplicably felt a little guilty. He coughed lightly and then said to Mo Xiu, "Mo Xiu, it's getting late. We're all tired after a day and need to rest. If there's anything, we can discuss it tomorrow morning."
Mo Xiu certainly agreed with Bai Su's idea, but it was only now that Bai Su realized that no matter how spacious the courtyard here was, it could not accommodate their large number of people, and there were no longer enough rooms to go around.
The Flame Squad had always been very self-disciplined, so they took up most of the rooms, leaving the Student Union with a bit of a shortage. Of course, they could squeeze in, but some people would have to sleep on the floor.
Seeing this, Bai Su simply told Mo Xiu that they would be on guard today, and also called Zhu Boyu, the vice president of the Student Union, intending to have him guard the front yard with him.
Zhu Boyu is a level five wood-type supernatural being. He is chubby and kind, and he usually has a good relationship with everyone.
When he heard Bai Su's instructions, he obeyed the arrangement with a smile and also arranged for someone to keep watch in the backyard.
Mo Xiu felt a little embarrassed, thinking he had taken advantage of Bai Su. He quickly waved his hand and said, "How can we have all your people guarding the night? We already have people on guard. Why don't we split it up? We haven't seen each other for a long time. Why don't I stay with you in the front yard? We can chat together."
"No need, just leave it to us. If you have anything to say, we can talk about it tomorrow."
Bai Su's attitude was very firm. Mo Xiu wanted to refute and persuade him a few more times when he heard a violent cough behind him.
Mo Xiu's attention was immediately drawn, and Chen Tian saw that the man who looked fine just now suddenly became weak.
He leaned against the door panel with a listless look, looking at Mo Xiu pitifully.
Mo Xiu also walked over with a nervous look on his face and asked anxiously, "Mu Tou, are you okay?"
The man called "Being Made of Wood" shook his head. "Nothing, just a little uncomfortable. Maybe I used too much energy today."
As he spoke, the man shook twice, looking shaky.
Mo Xiu quickly supported the man, his face etched with worry. This time, he rejected Bai Su's offer, thanked him briefly, and returned to his room with the distressed man.
Chen Tian twitched his lips upon seeing this. Sure enough, he wasn't the only man who used tricks for his partner. This guy's acting skills were also very consummate, fooling Mo Xiu one after another.
After they all left, Bai Su and Zhu Boyu stayed in the front yard.
Chen Tian actually wanted to say that he was willing to stay and keep watch with Bai Su, but it was obvious that saying so was not in line with his usual style. Besides, he had other plans in mind.
So, Chen Tian just looked at Bai Su deeply, and followed Bu Yuanwu and the others back to the room.
Because the number of rooms was limited, even though Chen Tian and his friends' room was spacious, it was impossible for one person to occupy it all. In addition to him and Bu Yuanwu, there were also Bao Kaian and another psychic in the room.
There are two large beds in the room, and four grown men can sleep on them without feeling crowded.
But Chen Tian didn't want to share a bed with others. He was a married man and had to be strict with himself.
So after Chen Tian entered the room, he just sat on the chair beside the bed, looking out the window, acting as if he was restless.
Chen Tian refused to lie down and sleep. Bu Yuanwu was a little puzzled and asked, "Brother, why aren't you resting so late? We have to get up early tomorrow morning to rush to the pharmaceutical factory. At this rate today, we'll be lucky if we can reach the city by tomorrow evening."
Chen Tian naturally knew that Bu Yuanwu was right, so he simply replied, "I understand." Then he sat down on the edge of the bed and scratched his short hair in annoyance.
On the other side, Bao Kaian and another younger brother looked at each other, but what they were thinking in their hearts was that their boss was probably in a bad mood because Bai Su had been chatting with the kid from Shanhe Base for so long.
Chen Tian didn't care what they thought, or rather, their thoughts were exactly what he wanted.
So when it was a little later, the other three people in the room were lying down quietly, and Bu Yuanwu's breathing had stabilized. Chen Tian didn't care whether the other two were asleep or not, he got up quietly, opened the door and walked out.
Bao Kaian and the people around him really didn't sleep. They had some guesses about what the boss was doing.
But who dares to interfere in the boss’s affairs?
Chen Tian quickly went to the front yard. As soon as he arrived, he saw Bai Su sitting in the pavilion in the middle, facing the gate. Not far away was Zhu Boyu, leaning against a pillar, his body tilted to one side, clearly asleep.
But obviously, this is a good thing for Chen Tian.
So he pretended to walk over, pretending to pass by. Then after Bai Su didn't call him the first time, he decisively "passed by" in front of Bai Su a second time.
Bai Su couldn't pretend to be blind at this point, so he had to ask directly, "It's so late, why aren't you sleeping yet? And why are you out strolling around?"
"I'm full of energy, so is it okay if I can't sleep at night?"
Chen Tian replied, and sat down next to Bai Su. He glanced at Zhu Boyu, who was already fast asleep, and sneered, "That's it! He's still keeping watch for us. I'm afraid the zombies have already eaten his flesh, and he won't wake up."
Bai Su said helplessly, "We only agreed that each of us would watch for half the night, so I'll let him go to sleep first."
Although he said so, Chen Tian could see that Bai Su simply wanted to guard the whole night by himself.
Chen Tian, disapproving, felt sorry for his wife's hard work. He pulled out an energy bar from his pocket, opened it and took a few bites in front of Bai Su. Then he took out two more, handed them to Bai Su and said, "I took too much. It would be a waste if I can't finish it. Here it is for you."
How could I not eat it? It was specially given to me.
Bai Su didn't expose it. He took the energy bar and said thank you, looking at Chen Tian with some tenderness in his eyes.
They sat together and ate. Chen Tian looked at the bright moonlight in the night and said unhappily, "You're the only one who can pretend to be nice. You're so happy to see that Mo guy and even offered to keep watch. Why don't you just let them do it?"
"No, this place was occupied by the people from Shanhe Base first. Even if they asked us to leave, it would be fine. But he took the initiative to let us stay, so we have to do something. I don't want to owe too many favors.
Besides, even if we don’t stay here, we’ll still need to leave someone on guard at night if we find another place to rest.”
After hearing this, Chen Tian stopped complaining and just muttered softly, "Just look at you smiling at that guy named Mo. Why didn't I see you smiling so happily at me?"
"What did you say?"
Bai Su turned his head and asked Chen Tian. Chen Tian then shook his head, coughed lightly, and said with a blush: "Nothing, I didn't say anything."
In fact, Bai Su heard what Chen Tian said, but he didn't expect Chen Tian to say such a thing, and thought he had heard it wrong.
But seeing the other person's expression, he knew he had heard correctly. He subconsciously explained, "We're just friends who grew up together. We haven't seen each other for so long, so we wanted to catch up."
Chen Tian nodded when he heard this and said "hmm" softly.
"I know, I know you two are friends. You and I are just from the same base."
After saying this, Chen Tian's expression was one of unconcealable loneliness.
Bai Su felt a little uncomfortable when he saw Chen Tian like this, and he really didn't want to see him with such a lost expression.
But before he could say anything else, the other person suddenly took off his coat and put it on himself.
Chen Tian helped Bai Su pull up his collar and said to him, "I have fire-type abilities. In this temperature, I won't feel cold even if I'm shirtless. You're wearing too little at night. Wear it properly and don't take it off. If you get sick, it will only cause trouble for me!"
The coat still stained with the man's body temperature and scent, which Bai Su thought was very pleasant. He didn't want to refuse such kindness, and indeed he didn't refuse.
It was a bit chilly at night, and this coat made him feel warm from the bottom of his heart.
He was already certain in his heart that this person didn't sleep at night just to come and see him.
Suddenly recalling what happened that night before, the details became even clearer a few days later. Bai Su's cheeks grew hotter, and his heartbeat quickened.
It's like this again. It's okay to say one thing and do another. You obviously care about him, but you still find all kinds of excuses.
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