“I’ll go over there for a moment.” Bai Qingqing pulled her hand back.
Liang Zhiyu rolled up his sleeves, with his shirt collar partially open and glasses perched on his nose, looking like one of those refined men who cooked at home, which was quite appealing.
If Shen Mingxuan had enchanting peach blossom eyes, standing there like a charming man emanating a seductive aura, then Dr. Liang seemed gentle and attractive on the surface, with an indescribable allure.
Bai Qingqing cursed inwardly and smiled, “Do you need my help?”
Liang Zhiyu handed over the plate in his hand and said, “I made a lot of dishes today, can you help me carry some?”
Bai Qingqing reached out to take it, and he cautioned, “Be careful, it’s hot.”
“Okay.” Bai Qingqing carried the plate and returned to the living room, placing it on the table.
Xu Meng saw the braised pork on the table and a hint of shock flashed in her eyes. She had been on missions with the survivors from Yaoyang Base, and they only ate instant noodles and compressed biscuits.
Due to the lack of supplies, it was even more unlikely for abilities users to eat home-cooked meals and noodles during missions. She was surprised that the team she happened to encounter was eating such luxurious food.
Xu Meng’s eyes shimmered, and she started thinking.
Bai Qingqing turned around and looked at Bai Tiantian, who was helping in the kitchen, then glanced at Liang Zhiyu cooking.
Cheng Rui was almost conquered, and Xiao Yang’s conquest was nearly complete. The way he looked at her had become possessive, completely different from the cute little puppy before.
As for her brother, Fu Chen, she felt that she was quite important to him, but she could postpone his conquest for a bit.
Now she wanted to shift her focus and find a way to challenge the old fox, to see if she could complete his mission in the Death City instance.
Liang Zhiyu appeared gentle on the surface, but he kept his distance and was polite, often revealing an inexplicable look, as if he were an outsider.
She really didn’t know how Liang Zhiyu measured her in his heart. In the original book, the old fox used Bai Tiantian for his own gain more than love.
Such a person was indeed a bit scary. He seemed gentle, but behind the scenes, he was very dominant.
Based on her judgment, Liang Zhiyu loved manipulating people’s hearts and seeking novelty. Perhaps he had seen through her false amnesia from the beginning but had never exposed her little tricks.
Among the five men in the team, Cheng Rui was a silent and loyal dog. Once she conquered him, he would be her most loyal knight.
Xiao Yang had an outgoing personality and could be impulsive when it came to emotions. He also had a similar life goal to Cheng Rui, wanting to have a safe place for himself and his loved ones in the apocalypse.
Therefore, it was a right choice to conquer these two first.
Shen Mingxuan currently seemed aimless, but he would later go to other bases to vie for power and become a powerful leader of the Snowfield Base. His ambitious nature was nurtured by his background as a merchant family.
Fu Chen was the proud son of a military and political family, and Jingzhou Base was his territory. He had grand personal ambitions, constantly trying to recruit research scientists to restore the chaotic post-apocalyptic world to its warm and beautiful state.
That’s why he decided to lead the team to save the virus researcher, Li Jin. In the original book, Li Jin died in the Death City very early on, making it even more difficult to research the antidote.
Only Liang Zhiyu seemed to lack a clear goal. From which aspect should she approach him?
Bai Qingqing unconsciously bit her lip, her gaze slightly deep as she stared at the side profile of Liang Zhiyu, feeling a bit troubled.
Liang Zhiyu, who was cooking, turned his head and glanced when he saw her staring blankly at him. He smiled faintly, “Are you hungry?”
Bai Qingqing snapped out of her thoughts and smiled, “The aroma from your cooking is so tempting that it’s making my stomach growl.”
Liang Zhiyu turned off the heat and poured the braised chicken wings into a dish. He wiped his hands and picked up the plate, saying, “How does the spicy chicken wings you like look?”
“They look perfect in terms of colour, aroma, and taste.” Bai Qingqing glanced at Bai Tiantian, who had finished washing the vegetables, and said, “Do we need to stir-fry some vegetables too?”
“A balance of meat and vegetables is more nutritious.” Liang Zhiyu looked at her fair little face and said, “You can’t just eat meat, you also need some vegetables for vitamins.”
Bai Qingqing stuck out her tongue and blinked. “Dr. Liang, are you getting your professional instincts again? Don’t scold me.”
She was about to take the dish when a pair of hands reached over and snatched the plate from Liang Zhiyu. Xu Meng, who had somehow appeared at the kitchen door, smiled and said, “Dr. Liang, you’re good at cooking.”
Xu Meng held the chicken wings and sniffed them, praising, “They smell so good, just looking at them makes me hungry.”
Liang Zhiyu politely said with some distance, “Miss Xu, you’re a guest, just sit down.”
“Your cooking smells so good, I can’t sit still just by smelling it.” Xu Meng casually said with a smile, “Don’t treat me as a guest, if there’s anything I can help with, just let me know.”
This woman…
Bai Qingqing felt disgusted by the dirty chicken wings and decided not to eat them tonight. Since someone was eager to help, she felt at ease and went to rest instead, unwilling to argue with anyone.
She turned around and returned to the living room. When Liang Zhiyu saw her leaving, the smile on his face faded. He left Xu Meng behind and went back to the kitchen.
Everyone gathered in the living room for dinner, with an unfamiliar woman joining them. There was not much conversation, only the crisp sound of chopsticks and bowls clashing.
Xiao Yang glanced at Bai Qingqing, who was only eating plain rice and vegetables. He picked up the chicken wings she liked and handed them over, “Qingqing, have some chicken wings.”
Fu Chen raised his cold gaze.
Bai Qingqing covered her bowl and her eyes showed refusal. “I don’t want to eat.”
Xiao Yang wore a puzzled expression. “Don’t you love eating chicken wings?”
“I don’t feel like eating them tonight,” Bai Qingqing replied, still refusing. Fu Chen’s lips curled up as he picked up some braised pork and placed it on her plate.
Xiao Yang’s face fell, and he put the chicken wings back into his own bowl, looking a bit displeased.
Shen Mingxuan, seeing him back down, chuckled and said, “It’s not a good feeling to have your advances rejected.”
Xiao Yang sneered at him. “It’s better than not being looked at by anyone, like some people.”
Shen Mingxuan’s expression briefly darkened, as if he had hit a nerve. “What did you say?”
Xiao Yang looked at him meaningfully and smirked mockingly.
Since their initial confrontation, this was not the first time that the two of them had clashed. The team had gotten used to their arguments, and only Xu Meng stared at Bai Qingqing with a pensive expression.
Bai Qingqing had a small appetite and only ate half a bowl of rice before losing interest and playing games on her phone.
Xu Meng’s eyes flickered, and she asked with feigned concern, “Aren’t you going to finish your food?”
Bai Qingqing lazily raised her eyelids and replied, “I can’t eat anymore.”
Xu Meng seemed incredulous. “That’s just wasting food.”
She scanned the people in the room and sternly admonished, “Don’t you know that there are many people who can’t even afford a meal right now? They would consider having expired bread as a luxury. How can you waste food like this?”
She expected the rest of the team to share her dissatisfaction with Bai Qingqing, but after she finished speaking, the men didn’t show much reaction, except for Bai Tiantian, who quietly glanced at her.
Indeed, this world was unfair. Most humans couldn’t even secure their meals, let aloIt was true that Bai Qingqing had wasted the leftovers, and Bai Tiantian had voiced her disapproval before, using the same arguments as Xu Meng to criticize Bai Qingqing for wasting food. or wasting food. However, no one paid much attention.
If she couldn’t finish her food, then so be it. It wasn’t like she had prepared a large amount of food only to take a few bites and throw it away. The team had sufficient supplies, and Bai Qingqing had the luxury to indulge herself, and she wasn’t intentionally wasting food.
Xu Meng looked at the rest of the team and saw their lack of reaction. She was about to say something else, but the words got stuck in her throat.
What was wrong with these people? Weren’t they supposed to join her in criticizing Bai Qingqing?
Bai Qingqing was annoyed and had truly lost her appetite tonight. She usually didn’t waste food, but tonight, there was a bit too much, coupled with her poor appetite, she couldn’t finish it.
This woman acted like a self-righteous preacher. Did she want to drag her out and hold her accountable?
“If you think it’s a waste, then you can finish the leftovers for me,” Bai Qingqing replied with a spoiled and domineering tone.
Xu Meng, as Li Jin’s assistant, was usually respected in the base. Coupled with her ability to attract men, she always carried herself with a sense of superiority.
This was the first time a woman had dared to speak to her in such a manner, and it was truly infuriating.
Xu Meng’s eyes flashed with anger. She was really furious. How could there be such a spoiled and vulgar woman who dared to look down on her, a person who used her looks to please men?
“Why should I eat the leftovers you couldn’t finish?”
“Snap!” The sound of chopsticks hitting the table echoed in the air.
Fu Chen’s gaze turned cold as he said, “If you don’t want to go out and feed the zombies, then shut up!”
The air fell silent, and Xu Meng closed her mouth, her eyes flashing with resentment. She shouldn’t have let her anger get the best of her. These men were not to be trifled with.
She glanced at the contented Bai Qingqing and suppressed her grievances, apologizing proactively, “I was too angry and said something inappropriate. I apologize.”
“Miss Xu,” Liang Zhiyu set down his chopsticks, his gaze cold behind his glasses. “It’s better if you don’t meddle in our team’s affairs.”
Xu Meng forced a smile, leaning forward to reveal her ample cleavage and a slightly pitiful expression. “I’m sorry. It’s just that we couldn’t even have bread before, so I became angry when I saw food being wasted.”
After getting in the car, Xu Meng took off her jacket, revealing a white camisole that showcased her voluptuous figure. In this post-apocalyptic world, she was a mature woman with a good appearance.
Men were rarely able to resist temptation, especially in such a harsh environment. Their desires were magnified, and she could tell that the two young girls hadn’t slept with any men.
She didn’t believe that none of these men would be interested in her.
After carefully observing the men in the team, she believed that any one of them could bring her significant benefits.
Bai Qingqing observed their reactions with a cold gaze.
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