While still asleep, Lin Yingying furrowed her delicate brows slightly, as if she were feeling unwell.Su Chen gently withdrew his arm and got out of bed, then quietly opened the door and stepped out.
Liu Ling'er, dressed in a maid outfit, was busy in the kitchen area.The delicious aroma of food wafted throughout the RV.Apparently hearing movement, Liu Ling'er turned her head.When she saw Su Chen, her face lit up with joy.
"Master, you're up!"She quickly ran over, wrapped herself around Su Chen's arm, and began shaking it coquettishly."I've been with Master for so long, and you suddenly banish me to sleep upstairs alone… you're so heartless! Boohoo…"
Having lived with Su Chen for a while now, Liu Ling'er had already come to see him as her man.Then Lin Yingying suddenly appeared and took Su Chen away from her.Of course Liu Ling'er was unhappy about it.So as soon as she saw Su Chen, she immediately began to act cute and pitiful.
It had to be said, when a beautiful woman like Liu Ling'er acts coquettishly, it's hard for a man to resist.Su Chen steadied himself, stroked her hair, and said with a soft smile,"If you're not used to sleeping alone, you can come downstairs tonight."
Liu Ling'er brightened at his words.She thought Su Chen meant to send Lin Yingying upstairs and let her sleep downstairs instead.But his next sentence made her smile freeze.
"…We can all sleep together, so you won't be scared."
"Umm… better not."
Although Liu Ling'er didn't like the idea of Lin Yingying having Su Chen all to herself, in the end, she still backed off.Su Chen didn't push her either.After all, forcing things never leads to anything good.In matters like this, it's best when all parties are willing.
Just then, the nearby walkie-talkie suddenly buzzed to life."Boss Su, situation report! Gao Qiqiang sent someone—he says he wants to meet!"Zhou Xinhong's voice came through.
Su Chen frowned slightly, a trace of displeasure flashing in his eyes.That Gao Qiqiang was like a piece of clingy gum, constantly popping up.
"I'll go see what Gao Qiqiang's people want. You two stay in the RV and don't wander."
"Yes, Master!"Liu Ling'er answered promptly, then picked up a nearby winter coat and helped Su Chen put it on.
Once he was dressed, Su Chen pushed the door open and stepped outside.Compared to yesterday, today's snowfall had clearly eased up.But the snow on the ground was getting thicker.At this rate, it would probably stop snowing entirely by tomorrow.
However, much of the RV's body was already buried.He'd have to get some people to clear it off soon—or else they wouldn't be able to start the vehicle later.
As Su Chen pondered this, he walked into the conference room.
The man Gao Qiqiang sent was a young man. Upon seeing Su Chen, he immediately greeted him,"Hello, Boss Su!"
"Speak. What did Gao Qiqiang send you for?" Su Chen asked bluntly.
"It's like this—my boss has formed an alliance with the leaders of other groups.He specifically sent me to tell you—If you're willing to share what you know about the truth behind the apocalypse and supply materials regularly,our two factions can peacefully coexist."
Su Chen was slightly surprised by this.Not because Gao Qiqiang had managed to rally the other survivor groups—In this freezing weather, food would eventually run out, and with Su Chen's group well-stocked, it was inevitable others would come eyeing their resources.
What surprised him was that Gao Qiqiang thought he knew the truth about the apocalypse.
Su Chen rubbed his chin and quickly pieced it together.Given his previous actions, it did seem like he might know some inside information.Even He Wang and Sun Yuan had asked him about it before, unable to hold back their curiosity.
Su Chen glanced at the young man and calmly said,"And what if I say no?"
"My boss said… if you don't agree, then we'll have no choice but to go to war!"
"You threatening me?"
A cold gleam flashed in Su Chen's eyes, and a murderous aura practically emanated from him.
"N-no, I wouldn't dare threaten Boss Su! I'm just repeating what my boss told me!"The young man was startled and quickly explained.
Su Chen snorted coldly, and only then did his expression relax a little.
"Boss Su, why are we being polite with them?"He Wang said coldly from the side."If they want a fight, we'll give them one!"
Sun Yuan said nothing, but his hand had already moved to the knife on his belt.One word from Su Chen, and he'd kill this messenger on the spot!
But to their surprise, Su Chen suddenly smiled."I think Boss Gao's proposal isn't bad."
Not only He Wang and Sun Yuan, but even the young man was stunned!Since the apocalypse began, Su Chen had been known for being selfish and uncooperative.Whether it was A'Biao, Zhang Mingyuan, or others who asked him for help, they were all turned down mercilessly.And now he was agreeing?!
"Of course, I have a condition."
"What condition?" the young man asked reflexively.
"He needs to hand over Zhou Shixian. Only then will I negotiate."Su Chen said leisurely.
"Uh… I can't decide that. I'll have to report back to my boss."
"Fine, go ahead and do that."Su Chen waved him off.
Once the messenger left, He Wang asked in confusion,"Brother Su, when Gao Qiqiang attacked us before, we didn't back down. Why are we…"
"Brother He, I know what I'm doing."Su Chen didn't explain further, and He Wang didn't press.
…
"He really said that?"Hearing his subordinate's report, Gao Qiqiang couldn't believe his ears.He had been planning to launch an attack with Xia Bowen and Gao Xiangjun as soon as Su Chen refused.But Su Chen actually agreed?!
"In that case, there's no need to fight.""That's the best outcome."Xia Bowen and Gao Xiangjun both breathed a sigh of relief.Su Chen had rifles—if it came to a fight, they'd take heavy losses.
"But the problem is… Su Chen wants us to hand over Zhou Shixian before he'll negotiate. What now?"A'Biao suddenly interjected.
Everyone turned their eyes toward Gao Qiqiang.After all, Zhou Shixian was under his command.
Gao Qiqiang hesitated for a moment, then finally nodded."Fine. Bring him in!"
He didn't get to be a big shot in the underworld by being softhearted.Zhou Shixian, that backstabbing traitor—sacrificing him wasn't a big deal.
A'Biao took the order and soon returned with Zhou Shixian.Seeing the room full of bosses and leaders all staring at him, Zhou Shixian had no idea what was going on.
"Greetings, Boss Gao!"