Chapter 47
Quiet.
It was so quiet that it was dead silent. From this small square, this quietness was transmitted through the machine on the fat man's shoulder to behind every screen. The two cities separated by a long distance, in this night, under these bright lights, fell into the same quietness.
Some people held their breath, and some people's hearts stopped beating.
At this moment, the howling of the scattered zombies outside was particularly clear, touching everyone's eardrums, as if saying that if they left this city, they would become their meal.
Leaving the city means death.
But Qin Xu said he didn't mind sending them out of the city.
Jiang Ning resisted the urge to turn around and look at Qin Xu. Doing so would make him look like everyone else, as if they were questioning him, questioning whether he was a madman or a selfish guy.
So even though his heart was in turmoil, he resisted the urge to turn around.
Qin Xu had done so much for him, and he suddenly felt that he had done nothing to deserve this. Besides being cute, pretty, sunny, funny, and having 108 other advantages, what else did he have?
He secretly made up his mind that he would never let Qin Xu down, nor would he lose face for Qin Xu. He would live a good life with Qin Xu.
The fat man shivered and almost dropped the machine. Even in such a cold night, a layer of sweat appeared on his forehead.
Mediterranean was the first to react. He took a step forward in disbelief, angrily asking, "You, you're going to drive us residents away just for a zombie? You're going to disregard our lives?"
Qin Xu put down the hand he was holding with Jiang Ning and scoffed at his words: "You all want to kill my love one by one, and you still want me to take good care of you and be grateful to you. Ha, how ridiculous."
"But he's a zombie!"
"So what? He's my man and this is my city."
A chilling cold air emanated from Qin Xu's body, and a thin layer of ice covered the sculpture behind them, causing the colorful lights on it to flicker continuously and make crackling sounds, as if it would explode at any moment, just like the situation before them that was about to break out.
The ice spread over the soles of everyone's feet. People looked at Qin Xu's powerful supernatural power display, each with their own thoughts, but without exception, they all thought that he was a threat.
He was indeed threatening.
But people didn't believe it. They didn't believe that he would really kill them, so they were afraid but not terrified, and Qin Xu's words irritated their nerves.
Not only the people in front of me, but also the people behind the light brain.
Is this his city?
He is just the city lord, this is a city built by everyone together!
Mediterranean also spoke from this point, he said passionately: "This is not a city for you alone! This is a city for all of us! Who is building the city walls day and night? It's us! We are also part of this place! We are the masters here! We have the same say!"
He waved his arms again and again, as if he wanted to knock Qin Xu down.
Jiang Ning's lips formed a line. It was exactly as Qin Xu had said before. How would Qin Xu respond? He looked at those people, enraged by the Mediterranean Sea and waving the blank papers in their hands. Under such pressure, Jiang Ning felt that he couldn't say a single word.
His eyes swept over the papers with flowery words written on them. In order to calm himself down, he bit the tip of his tongue, trying to use the pain to calm himself down.
The papers read:
Drive out the zombies!
Kill the zombies!
Against the city lord!
Uphold justice!
Is it justice?
When Jiang Ning saw these three words, he suddenly calmed down. Where is the real justice? The justice of these people is to protect their safety, and Qin Xu's justice is to protect him. No, Qin Xu has such a cool personality that he would not falsely give his selfishness the name of justice.
His Qin Xu is super cool.
Qin Xu: "If you won't even contribute to building the city wall, why should I take you in, give you shelter, and provide you with food?"
He looked at those faces and asked, "Who are you to me? Huh?"
Everyone was speechless. Qin Xu's words suddenly changed their relationship with the city. From thinking they were the masters, they suddenly changed to people who worked and received corresponding protection and care.
Jiang Ning's blood was boiling, bubbling. He was excited, excited because of Qin Xu, and excited because of his cold and calm voice and tone.
Jin Yan: "Boss is really killing like crazy."
Zhao Ke: "You are so relaxed, you don't need to keep an eye on what's going on in the city. The boss is not in our Inaba City anymore, and everything depends on you, the deputy city lord."
Jin Yan: "Don't worry, Qiangzi and the others are watching."
Mediterranean lowered his waving arms, and the bloodshot in his eyes had multiplied by more than ten times in just a short while: "The city wall is built, and you can be protected as well. Why do you have the right to command us and make arrangements for us from a high position?"
Jiang Ning raised his eyebrows, and the problem shifted. Whether this zombie would stay or go was no longer everyone's biggest concern.
Mediterranean's words once again gained support, and even some people in the nearby residential buildings opened their windows, leaned out, and expressed their support. Out of their sight, there must have been many residents from other places who were also expressing their support, and some even came down directly to join the demonstration.
Liao Feng usually looks honest, but at this moment his eyes are scanning sharply.
Zhao Ran beside him sometimes adjusted his glasses frame, sometimes stroked his hair, put one hand or both hands in his pockets, constantly changing his sexy postures.
He seems to be in a world of his own, but man you are not even on the screen.
Qin Xu's expression remained unchanged. Jiang Ning felt that at this moment, the whole world might be standing against him, denouncing him and resisting him, but he seemed fearless and didn't care.
Jiang Ning was once again struck by his handsomeness, and felt really safe.
Seeing that everyone supported him so much, Mediterranean looked slightly proud. The hair on his head was a little messy due to the wind, making him look even more ridiculous.
Qin Xu: "First: We were the ones who drove the zombies out of these two cities. You are the latecomers who came in begging for our protection."
"Second: We can live without you. Without us, you have no city."
His sad eyes were really a little crazy. He scanned the dull faces of those people again and said: "Maybe you can survive, if you believe this."
Everyone's faces became even uglier. Many of those who had gone downstairs to join the demonstration stopped and looked at the man on the screen who was making light of their life and death.
They rarely saw the city lord. When they met him occasionally, he was always surrounded by people from the organization. He strode forward with an expressionless face while listening to the reports from people around him.
Everyone had the impression that the city lord was a handsome man who was serious and stern. Later, a lot of gossips about him suddenly appeared, which changed everyone's impression of him a lot. He seemed not so unapproachable and just an ordinary person.
But at this moment, looking at that face, those eyes, and the coldness that seemed to penetrate through the screen of the computer, made them recognize the city lord again.
Jiang Ning was a little worried that Qin Xu might be too tough, even though he was incredibly handsome. With this comparison, he understood more clearly how gentle Qin Xu was to him normally, and how he was courting death time and time again.
Perhaps this is what is called sincerity is the eternal killer skill. Qin Xu's sincerity that was so heartbreaking that it made everyone wilted. But Hai Di was still unwilling to give up. He kept holding back and finally found a key point.
"You also said it's you. Even if this city isn't ours, it's not just yours, but also your brothers and your subordinates. Do they agree? Don't you even care about their safety, Deputy City Lord? Why don't you speak out?"
His words ignited everyone's hope again.
Shouting for the deputy city lord to come out and speak.
When Jiang Ning heard them mention the deputy city lord, he remembered the news he had read. The deputy city lord Qiao Baan was very popular with everyone. Qiao Baan had always followed Qin Xu, which meant that Qiao Baan had contributed to driving away the zombies in the city. Moreover, on the way here, most of Qin Xu's subordinates obviously did not accept him.
If Qiao Baan didn't support Qin Xu, Jiang Ning's heart would become a mess again. He could only blame himself for not having any ability and weak fighting power. All he could do to help was to keep quiet and be obedient.
The hands holding Qin Xu's couldn't help but increase their strength. After a while, the back of the hand was rubbed soothingly by the rough fingertips.
He glanced at Qin Xu out of the corner of his eye. If only he could be as powerful as Qin Xu. How could he become more powerful? Superpowers were something you either had or didn't have. Should he learn how to fight, use a knife or a gun? At least that would protect him and ease some of Qin Xu's burden.
He wants to be an ambitious little zombie.
Qin Xu: "Qiao Baan, if someone calls you, just come out."
Everyone was confused. Where was the person?
They raised their heads and looked around but were dumbfounded. The people watching behind the computer screen were also stunned. As the fat man turned, the picture kept moving. On the bridge, on the upstairs, and in all the visible places, the members of the organization were squatting or standing, and some were smoking. They all looked lazy, but the invisible pressure made everyone feel breathless.
"Qiao Baan, always support our boss Qin Xu."
Jiang Ning raised her head. Standing on the sculpture was a middle-aged man with brown hair. It was Qiao Baan, but he did not have the titles of City Lord and Deputy City Lord that were later bestowed upon him.
His name is Boss Qin Xu.
Qiao Baan came down from the sculpture and naturally stood next to Liao Feng. The other members of the organization did not speak, but their actions had already shown their attitude.
Jiang Ning then realized that she had been overthinking it. It seemed that the relationship between the members of their organization was really good.
Then what about those people on the way here who obviously hated me?
Mediterranean: "Deputy City Lord, you, you guys..."
Qiao Baan still maintained a smile: "It seems that everyone is very supportive and trusts me as the deputy city lord. In that case, everyone should go back, because I absolutely support your city lord, my boss."
He paused and said, "By the way, we won't force anyone. Anyone who feels they can't stay here any longer can leave at any time."
His smile grew even brighter. "But for those who still want to stay here, please strictly follow our orders and obey our arrangements. This organization is not a charity, and I hope everyone can have a clear understanding of this."
Jiang Ning: I feel like this person is even scarier than Qin Xu’s straightforward, cold, and overbearing personality.
Qin Xu has the absolute support of the organization members, which is beyond everyone else's expectations. These demonstrators are just ordinary people, and cannot be compared with the organization members who have superpowers and weapons. They have completely lost the qualifications to resist, and the only way to resist is to leave the city.
But leaving the city and being attacked by zombies outside is only a matter of time.
They built the city walls in exchange for warm shelter, full food, a peaceful sleep, the ability to watch TV series and read novels, and go on dates and walks in the city. There was still the possibility and hope that life could continue.
Moreover, except for those who stayed behind to patrol and protect, the members of these organizations were basically busy going out to look for various things every day, and there had never been any case of anyone bullying them by relying on their status.
What they get here in this end times is much more than the labor they put in every day. They don’t want to leave at all, and it is impossible for them to leave.
It is now obvious that their goal cannot be achieved. They have no way to drive away the zombie. After such a commotion, these people have also seen the facts clearly and know who should compromise and accept it.
When everyone's eyes moved from Qiao Baan to Qin Xu, they were afraid, dodging, and not daring to look directly at him. Then they tacitly turned to Jiang Ning little by little. He was different from all the other zombies. He looked no different from a normal human. If anything, even though he was beautiful, he didn't look like a human.
Looking thin and fragile, innocent and harmless, everyone felt that they could easily crush this little zombie to death. However, when everyone bravely faced this zombie, they discovered that he didn't seem to be that scary after all.
Qin Xu: "You guys take care of the rest."
Qiao Baan: "Okay, boss."
Qin Xu took Jiang Ning's hand and turned to leave. Everyone watched the two protagonists leave and wanted to say something. Is this the end? Everything is settled like this? Is the zombie staying?
But they had nothing to say anymore, including the Mediterranean, which was silent.
Jiang Ning followed Qin Xu out of the square and walked up the steps to the bridge. His steps were a little light, as if he was dreaming. This matter was resolved just like that, by Qin Xu with the most unyielding attitude.
Something floated past him. He looked up blankly, and snowflakes fell slowly. "It's snowing..."
He reached out to catch it, and goose-feather-like snowflakes fell on his palm. After a while, they melted into a drop of water. Jiang Ning was a little excited. He had never seen snow before, and this time he could have snowball fights and build snowmen.
Everyone was surprised by the sudden arrival of the snow, but unlike Jiang Ning's happiness, snow represented coldness, representing that if they really left here, the dangers they would face outside would not only be zombies, food shortages, but also severe cold.
Jiang Ning: "Qin Xu, it's snowing. How about we build a snowman together tomorrow?"
Qin Xu: "This snow won't fall until tomorrow, but we can make a snowman."
Jiang Ning tilted her head to look at him, then leaned in and whispered, "Did you cause the snow?"
"Um."
"You are so bad."
Qin Xu put his arm around his waist and said, "I'll be even worse."
His smile was indeed very evil. Although Jiang Ning had kissed and clung to him and done bad things with him many times, she would still blush with shyness, looking both coquettish and innocent.
According to their previous agreement, it's time to go back and have sex.
Jiang Ning lowered his head and said nothing, silently preparing himself mentally. Qin Xu also liked his well-behaved appearance. The two of them returned to their residence in ambiguous and heart-warming silence.
The lights outside returned to their normal nighttime appearance, and the demonstrators retreated dejectedly in the early snow.
After returning to the room, as soon as the door was closed, Qin Xu pressed Jiang Ning against the door panel. The size difference between the two allowed him to completely confine and block Jiang Ning.
Jiang Ning avoided his dangerous and fiery gaze: "I haven't showered yet."
"Let's wash together."
The two people's clothes fell one by one from the door to the bathroom door.
Jiang Ning was dragged inside by Qin Xu. The shower was turned on. The cold water made Jiang Ning shiver and she hid in Qin Xu's arms: "It's cold."
"Squeamish."
Qin Xu said as he adjusted the water temperature. When white steam came out of the bathroom, Jiang Ning no longer felt cold.
Qin Xu touched the water flowing from the shower head with disgust, feeling that it could burn him and cause blisters.
"Don't you feel hot?"
Jiang Ning stretched out her body under the hot water: "I don't feel anything, it's just right, very comfortable."
Qin Xu could only endure the heat and start to do his business. He took the shower gel and squeezed a large amount of it into his hand. The scent of lime spread, mixed with the hot air. It should have been refreshing but now it felt a bit suffocating.
Jiang Ning sniffed: "You squeezed too much shower gel."
Qin Xu's arm clamped one of his legs and lifted it up: "Not much."
It turned out that he didn't squeeze out that much shower gel. Jiang Ning leaned in his arms, watching the shower gel produce a lot of white foam as he rubbed it, covering her front.
Qin Xu: "Will there be a burning sensation?"
He asked a little uncertainly, after all, he didn't know whether this shower gel could be used in this way.
Jiang Ning was smoked into a red apple by the heat. She shook her head slightly. There was no burning sensation, but why did she feel so empty?
Qin Xu felt relieved when he saw him shaking his head. He glanced at the trembling little lemon and maliciously piled the foam of shower gel on it.
Qin Xu: "Look, let me perform a magic trick for you."
Qin Xu was busy styling Little Lemon, and then said, "The little chicken turns into an elephant." The white shower gel was piled high, looking like an elephant's trunk.
Jiang Ning: ...
He was so angry that he wanted to push Qin Xu away, thinking that the zombies were bullying him too much.
Qin Xu smiled triumphantly, picked up Jiang Ning, and left the bathroom.
Their eyes met, and Qin Xu saw the panic and fear in Jiang Ning's eyes. He leaned over and kissed him gently: "Don't be afraid."
Jiang Ning: You make it sound simple.
Don’t you see how scary that thing is? Qin Xu noticed his gaze and looked at it. It seemed very oppressive.
He got all the shower gel foam, piled it up and hid it.
"Okay, now that you can't see it, don't be afraid."
Jiang Ning: ...That's too misleading.
He looked at the foam of the shower gel. It seemed to be of some use. Now that he couldn't see it, he wasn't so scared anymore.
"Qin Xu, you should kiss me first..."
"good."
Qin Xu kissed Jiang Ning again and again, his eyebrows, and his lips.
Jiang Ning would always recall his cold look when facing those people during his gentle kiss. This contrast made him happy and excited.
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