Fu Chen looked at the girl on the verge of tears, and a slight pang of pain emerged in his heart.
He still had many things to do, and leaving her at Yaoyang Base was the safest option. He had discussed it with Cheng Rui, and he wouldn’t let her suffer any grievances.
He understood Cheng Rui well. Unless Qingqing was willing, he wouldn’t lay a finger on her.
As humans evolved, so did the zombies. In the future, the survival environment for humans would become increasingly difficult. Either humans would eliminate the virus and the zombies, or they would be treated like livestock, kept captive by the zombies.
He wouldn’t let humanity degrade into being food for monsters, losing their dignity and becoming mere livestock.
His friends, his family, and her… They had all lost everything in the apocalypse. He wanted to give humanity and her a bright future.
The path ahead was treacherous, and he couldn’t put her in danger. He had no choice but to harden his heart and leave her at Yaoyang Base, sparing her from suffering and hardship.
Fu Chen’s handsome face appeared indifferent as he said, “Staying at Yaoyang Base is the best choice for you. Cheng Rui will protect you and treat you well.”
Bai Qingqing didn’t understand. In just one day, he suddenly wanted to leave her behind at Yaoyang Base.
If she separated from the team, how could she continue to complete the remaining mission targets? If she didn’t succeed within a certain time limit, she would face death.
Bai Qingqing’s blood turned cold, and she couldn’t help but speculate wildly. Had Fu Chen already figured out that she was involved with both Xiao Yang and Cheng Rui at the same time?
No, no, no. He couldn’t have figured it out. She hadn’t shown any signs of affection towards either of them. Her relationship with them was balanced, just slightly more than friends but not quite lovers.
Her delicate face turned pale, and her eyes filled with fear and helplessness. She could only hold onto Fu Chen’s sleeve tightly. “Brother, is there something wrong with me? Have I done something wrong?”
“Don’t leave me, please. I’ll listen to you, I’ll be good. I won’t oversleep again, I’ll do anything you ask.”
Fu Chen looked at the girl, who appeared as helpless as an abandoned kitten. Her eyes were filled with panic and despair, making it difficult for him to bear.
He felt suffocated and stifled in his chest.
He also wanted to keep her by his side, but he couldn’t. He had already made his decision.
“Qingqing, don’t overthink it,” Fu Chen said in a calm voice, trying to soothe her. “Brother is doing this for your own good.”
For your own good, how ironic those three words were.
In this world, there were always so many people who used the excuse of doing things for your own good to impose their own thoughts on you.
Bai Qingqing bit her lip hard, suppressing the shimmering tears, and tried her best to hold back the sadness and the feeling of being abandoned.
She couldn’t throw a tantrum, absolutely couldn’t anger Fu Chen. If she completely angered him, her fate might be as miserable as the original owner’s.
Bai Qingqing forced a smile at Fu Chen, her pale smile looking pitiful. But it didn’t change his mind.
The group of them walked toward the Cheng family villa.
Bai Qingqing lowered her head, her long black lashes casting a shadow, concealing the fleeting mockery and coldness in her eyes.
She shouldn’t have relaxed even for a moment and immersed herself in the reliance given by “brother.” He could easily abandon her, and she was in a passive position, unable to shake his decision.
She had two more days to think of a way to stay with the team.
Fu Chen glanced at her, noticing her absent-mindedness and lowered head. He hesitated for a moment, then reached out to hold her hand. But as soon as his hand touched hers, the girl immediately avoided his touch.
She was resisting his approach. Fu Chen realized this and his expression darkened.
The Cheng family villa was completely surrounded by soldiers. Cheng Rui’s face was cold as he walked over.
The team members looked at each other, their faces turning serious.
Their plan with Cheng Yan was to quietly eliminate the Ye family, but the plan hadn’t been put into action yet, and the Ye family had come knocking on their door.
Bai Qingqing also saw the Ye family’s soldiers. A faint smirk appeared at the corner of her lips, and a trace of coldness flashed in her eyes.
For Cheng Rui to eliminate the Ye family, he needed a reason. She had already given the order last night, so that girl, Ye Jiahui, who had tried to frame her at the banquet, was probably in a terrible state now. The Ye family had rushed over to cause trouble for the Cheng family.
Ye Jiahui demanded, with a dark expression, “Miss Bai, please hand over the antidote.”
Bai Qingqing didn’t hide behind Fu Chen as usual. Her delicate face was pale, and there was a hint of anger in her eyes as she said, “Leader Ye, what antidote are you asking me for again?”
Her tone was sarcastic. “Could it be that you, the leader of the Ye family, have drugged yourself again to frame me?”
Even a mud figure had some temper. Repeatedly accusing someone without any evidence was something anyone would find difficult to endure.
Ye Jianguo was angered by her retort. His stern face turned cold and grim as he said, “Other than you, who else would have drugged Jiahui? You, with your cunning schemes, intentionally lured Jiahui into framing you. Now that she’s truly poisoned, there’s no way to prove that you drugged her.”
There was a hint of mockery in Bai Qingqing’s eyes. Ye Jianguo’s guess was close to the truth, but who would believe it? Not to mention the team that had been protecting her, even the army that he brought along wouldn’t believe this excuse.
Ye Jiahui had been arrogant and domineering at Yaoyang Base, causing trouble for Bai Qingqing. Then, at the banquet, she intentionally tried to frame her. Therefore, no one would believe the Ye family’s words.
Ye Haijun shouted angrily, “You despicable woman, hand over the antidote right now. If anything happens to my sister, I’ll make sure you pay a painful price.”
Xiao Yang and Cheng Rui stood in front of Bai Qingqing, their faces grim and cold as they stared at the Ye father and son.
“Let’s see who dares to touch her!”
Fu Chen’s eyes were cold as he looked at the Ye father and son and said, “It seems that you haven’t learned your lesson yet and can’t find your proper place.”
Ye Jianguo and his son understood Fu Chen’s fierce methods and felt fear in their hearts, but they could only stand their ground.
“Mr. Fu,” Ye Jianguo looked at him and said, “My daughter’s life is in danger. Regardless of her past mistakes, you have already punished her. Please spare her life. Can you do that?”
Everyone looked at Bai Qingqing, who stood still, doubting whether she had really drugged Ye Jiahui.
The members of the team knew that she could control plants, and most of the mutated plants had toxins for hunting. So, if she had really drugged Ye Jiahui, it was not impossible.
Bai Qingqing’s lips moved slightly. Seeing the humble expression on Ye Jianguo’s face, a sense of pity surged in her heart.
When a leader of a base humbly begged for help, it should be a time to show mercy, especially when it involved a person’s life.
She was about to speak when Shen Mingxuan beside her grabbed her hand, his eyes filled with disapproval.
Bai Qingqing was surprised. Throughout their journey, no matter what she did, Shen Mingxuan always stood by her side, saying that she was kind and innocent.
If she didn’t speak up, Ye Jiahui might die, and he was actually stopping her.
Shen Mingxuan listened to Ye Jianguo’s words and immediately focused on Bai Qingqing. He knew her personality well, kind and innocent, unable to bear seeing others suffer. She would definitely help the Ye family regardless of her own safety.
Bai Qingqing felt conflicted. She still had the same stubborn expression, saying, “I told you, I didn’t poison her.”
Xiao Yang’s eyes flashed with tenderness, and he looked angry. “Is everyone in your Ye family brainless? Do you all just like to bully a girl?”
“This is the second time the Ye family has surrounded the Cheng family with their troops.” Cheng Rui’s face turned dark, and he said coldly, “Leader, are you planning to sever ties with the Cheng family?”
The Ye father and son couldn’t stand the Cheng family. The abilities users and soldiers in Yaoyang Base favored the Cheng brothers. If they didn’t suppress the Cheng family’s momentum, they would eventually be overthrown.
They hadn’t been cautious at the banquet and only invited a portion of the abilities users. But today was different. They brought half of their subordinates, and even if these abilities users were powerful, they couldn’t overpower them.
The Ye family must obtain the antidote, and they also had thoughts of taking action against the Cheng family and the team.
The atmosphere was tense as both sides confronted each other.
Ye Jianguo pulled out his gun and aimed it at Bai Qingqing. The dark barrel of the gun was pointed at her forehead, and once the trigger was pulled, she would immediately lose her life.
The army and the abilities users were prepared for battle as well.
Ye Jianguo coldly said, “Miss Bai, I’ll give you one minute. If you don’t hand over the antidote, don’t blame me.”
Bai Qingqing’s pupils contracted as she stared at the chilling gun barrel.
At such a close distance, unless someone took the bullet for her or she could immediately dodge, the outcome would be fatal.
Fu Chen came to her side, his gaze coldly fixed on Ye Jianguo. “If you dare to shoot, I’ll take your life.”
Bai Qingqing lowered her eyelashes slightly and softly said, “I don’t have the antidote.”
Ye Haijun cursed the woman again and said to his father, “Dad, she’s stubborn. Just bring her back for interrogation.”
The abilities users brought by the Ye family were also of a high level, each with their own unique abilities, and it was uncertain who would win against the team.
Ye Jianguo suddenly fired his gun, and Fu Chen swiftly moved, taking Bai Qingqing with him to avoid the bullet. At the same time, the abilities users covered their heads and roared ferociously, “Stay focused and don’t let him affect you!”
High-level abilities users could withstand mental attacks for a while. They attacked Fu Chen, but he easily dealt with them while protecting Bai Qingqing.
The battle between the abilities users was intense, resembling a doomsday battlefield. Buildings and trees on the streets were destroyed, and the deafening sound of explosions filled the air.
Bai Tiantian covered her ears and was about to find a place to hide when something cold pressed against her temple.
After a wild and sinister laugh, Ye Haijun’s voice came, “Everyone, stop!”
After the smoke cleared, everyone saw Bai Tiantian being held hostage by Ye Haijun with a gun, fear filling her eyes.
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