Xiao Ruoruo was stunned.
At that moment, she finally understood.
That night.
Qin Feng originally intended to push Han Ling down.
But later, not only did he not, but he also pulled Han Ling into the team and unconditionally helped her find her sister.
There was only one reason.
He discovered Han Ling's value.
For people who were meaningless, he would choose to trade.
But he wouldn't touch his own people!
"I want to live," she said suddenly.
"Everyone wants to live," Qin Feng turned to go back.
"But in this apocalypse, who has the confidence to guarantee they can definitely survive?" she said again.
Qin Feng was stunned.
His steps stopped: "What do you want to say?"
"There are always regrets in life."
She sighed and murmured, "Like me, I regret not being more patient with my parents, and regret not studying harder in school."
"What exactly do you want to say?" Qin Feng frowned.
"You said just now that you could go back, but at least you haven't gone back yet."
"What if you die before going back?"
"Those regrets can only remain regrets."
Suddenly!
She walked up to Qin Feng, tilted her head up to look at his face: "There is one thing that can avoid becoming a regret."
"What thing?"
"I want to try... what a man tastes like."
"You're sick!"
Qin Feng turned and walked away: "I don't want to mix personal relationships with teammates!"
"Who is talking to you about feelings?
Xiao Ruoruo lunged forward.
Not intending to give up.
She blocked him and said coldly, "You can think of me as a bed partner, or as... finding some fun."
"I'm also finding some fun, it's that simple, don't think too much!"
More than half a month had passed.
She had grown from a weak, timid girl into a female warrior.
Fighting zombies!
Improving her strength!
Even in matters of men and women, she had become bolder.
Or rather, she saw things more clearly.
If you like someone.
You should actively pursue them!
Face?
In this desperate world, where tomorrow might not come, how important is face?
"I will not treat you any differently from other team members."
Qin Feng stared at her, word by word: "Don't expect any special treatment, everyone will be treated equally."
"Everything depends on strength, who asked you for special treatment?"
Xiao Ruoruo's eyes shone like stars.
Firm and calm.
Qin Feng was silent.
Suddenly!
He scooped up Xiao Ruoruo.
Xiao Ruoruo showed no shyness at all.
She was very proactive.
Her long legs wrapped around his waist, and she pressed her lips to his.
Like thunder striking fire.
Like sweet rain falling on parched earth.
...
Blue Star.
The live broadcast room in Great Xia was once again buzzing.
—'Xiao Ruoruo is too proactive!'
—'If you like it, go for it. This is the Xiao Ruoruo we should see!'
—'That's right! What right does a weakling who doesn't even dare to fight for what they like have to live in the apocalypse?'
—'Are they finally together? Quick... where's my tissue?!'
—'What the hell! It's blacked out?'
—'It's over, this black screen is going to last a long time.'
As expected!
The live broadcast from Qin Feng and Xiao Ruoruo's perspective was blacked out for over two hours before it resumed.
When Qin Feng's perspective resumed,
He was already dressed and sitting at his desk, drawing blueprints.
Xiao Ruoruo, on the other hand, was sound asleep.
Exhausted.
...
Early morning.
After everyone woke up, they immediately gathered.
Two things.
First, to announce preparations for renovating the base.
Second, the routine task every morning—absorbing crystals.
Unlike the previous week.
This time, Qin Feng brought out Level 2 crystals.
Yesterday, in the village, they had killed dozens of zombies.
A single-element ability user needed to absorb 100 Level 1 crystals to advance from Level 2 to Level 3.
But!
If they used Level 2 crystals, they only needed to absorb 40.
Of course, dual-element abilities would require double.
Just like at Level 1.
The daily absorption limit was 5.
This meant.
Even absorbing Level 2 crystals, it would take 8 days to reach Level 3, twice as long as at Level 1.
"Captain."
Han Ling's heart stirred: "How long until the zombies evolve again?"
This question was crucial!
"12 days."
Qin Feng looked at everyone and said gravely, "If we absorb Level 2 crystals throughout, our breakthrough time will be 8 days."
"But if we use Level 1 crystals, the breakthrough time will be 20 days."
"Do you know what that means?"
Absorbing lower-level crystals could also lead to breakthroughs.
But!
This would directly lead to the speed of ability users' improvement failing to keep up with the zombies' evolution speed.
One step behind.
And every subsequent step would be slow.
In the end, even ability users would become food.
"That's not right!"
Zhou Haiyang frowned and murmured, "What's the use of stockpiling so many Level 1 crystals before the zombies evolve? The zombies are already Level 2."
"This huge base, are there only a few of us?" Qin Feng retorted.
The base would need to expand next!
These Level 1 crystals were for the newcomers.
If they found any with high potential, they would be cultivated.
A base couldn't consist only of high-level individuals.
Nor could everyone be taken out to fight.
Base construction and maintenance required people.
Defense also required people.
Logistics especially needed people.
"Captain, you mean... we're going to recruit people?"
"Where would we find people in this wilderness?"
The team members were confused.
Qin Feng waved his hand: "You don't think there's only one air-raid shelter near Yan Mountain, so close to Shangjing, do you?"
In the mountains, there were many air-raid shelters.
Some had not yet been discovered and had no survivors occupying them.
Some bases had already begun to take shape.
"Guard the home well."
Qin Feng stood up: "I'm going out alone."
Everyone also stood up.
Suddenly!
For some reason, when Xiao Ruoruo stood up, her legs felt weak and she stumbled.
"Ruoruo, what's wrong?" Zhou Haiyang was startled.
"None of your business!"
Xiao Ruoruo used her domineering attitude to conceal her inner panic.
Physical ability users were too strong!
If she weren't Level 2 and hadn't received the physical attribute bonus, she might have been... killed by that guy!
The others didn't pay much attention.
Han Xiao, however, noticed something.
This girl appeared very proper, but before the disaster struck, she was a complete fangirl who enjoyed reading romantic fiction.
She often chatted about inappropriate things with her girlfriends.
In some aspects, she knew more than her older sister.
"Sister!"
She pulled Han Ling aside and whispered, "Sister Ruoruo and Captain... they did it."
"Did what?" Han Ling hadn't reacted yet.
"You know, that!"
"What is it?"
Han Xiao clapped her two palms together.
One press, one release.
One press, one release.
Making a "pa pa" sound.
"You..."
Han Ling's face instantly turned red: "What are you thinking about all day? Don't talk nonsense!"
"It's true!"
Her heart stirred, and she quickly said, "Sister! You said Captain and Sister Ruoruo did it, will he treat other team members differently from now on?"
"How would I know? Can you please stop talking!" Han Ling was embarrassed and annoyed.
"I think he definitely will. Why don't you... you also go and..."
"Shut up!"
Han Ling was furious.
"It's the apocalypse now, what's there to be shy about."
Han Xiao pouted and huffed, "Captain is handsome and so strong, why don't you let him be my brother-in-law? Sister, hurry up!"
"Get lost, I'm leaving!" Han Ling was both ashamed and angry.
"You really don't have any feelings for him?"
"I..."
"If you don't go, I will!"
Han Ling stared in disbelief.
Was this stupid girl so bold?
"Captain said I have a large chest, he might like it," Han Xiao lowered her head and looked at her ample cleavage.
Han Ling: ...