Jiang Wanwan followed and saw You Rong opening the car trunk, rummaging for something.
What was he looking for in the car so late at night?
Jiang Wanwan saw You Rong standing still from a distance, and he even put something in his mouth.
After hesitating, Jiang Wanwan still walked over.
"Excuse me, sir... What are you looking for out here so late by yourself? Do you need my help? I can..." Before she could finish speaking, Jiang Wanwan saw You Rong holding raw meat, biting into the raw meat he had just torn off, with bloodstains on his lips. She immediately turned pale with fright and exclaimed, "Ahhhh!!!"
You Rong's eyes darkened. His first reaction was to flash past and choke Jiang Wanwan by the neck. His gaze was sinister, and his large hand slowly tightened its grip.
Jiang Wanwan was so choked that she could barely breathe, her hands flailing wildly against You Rong, her small face pale and contorted.
Jiang Wanwan's startled cry was too loud, waking up Jiang Xun and Lin Qinghe in the warehouse.
Lin Qinghe opened his eyes and saw that You Rong was gone. Recalling Jiang Wanwan's cry just now, he felt a sense of foreboding. He grabbed his jacket, threw it on, and rushed out after Jiang Xun.
Jiang Xun ran out and saw Jiang Wanwan, whose breath was almost choked out of her by You Rong. His face changed drastically, and he shouted angrily, "Let go of my sister!"
Jiang Xun raised his fist and charged, intending to hit You Rong. You Rong threw Jiang Wanwan aside, his eyes narrowed, easily dodging Jiang Xun's fist. He grabbed Jiang Xun's arm with his other hand and executed a perfect over-the-shoulder throw, slamming Jiang Xun to the ground.
Jiang Xun lay on the ground, clutching his chest, grimacing in pain.
Lin Qinghe ran over quickly. Seeing that You Rong's colored contact lens had fallen out, revealing a blood-red eyeball in his right eye, he frowned subtly and asked, taking his hand, "Are you alright?" Su Dan Novel Network
You Rong's face was grim, and he said in a low voice, "...I'm fine."
Jiang Wanwan crawled over, her face full of horror, helped Jiang Xun up, and stared at You Rong and Lin Qinghe vigilantly and uneasily. She swallowed and stammered, "You, you... are you zombies?!"
Lin Qinghe's brow furrowed, and he did not answer.
He was considering whether to kill Jiang Wanwan and Jiang Xun. Although they were innocent, if they escaped and spread the news of their existence, it would be difficult to guarantee that the news wouldn't reach the R organization, which would cause great trouble.
A flicker of killing intent flashed in You Rong's eyes, mirroring Lin Qinghe's thoughts.
Lin Qinghe ultimately couldn't overcome his inner moral conflict.
Lin Qinghe sighed inwardly and said, "We are not zombies. He was injected with an unknown substance, causing his body to zombie-fy. But his consciousness is clear and he won't attack anyone. Now that you've discovered this, to ensure no leaks, I don't want to kill you. I can only choose to tie you up and confine you here... Don't worry, we will provide food and won't let you starve to death."
As for how long they would be confined, it was naturally until You Rong evolved into the Zombie King.
Just as Lin Qinghe was about to call You Rong to get some ropes, Jiang Wanwan's expression showed struggle for a moment, and she asked with lingering doubt, "He... he's really not a zombie? He won't attack people or bite them?"
Seeing You Rong's expression change slightly, Lin Qinghe knew he was going to evolve into the Zombie King. Jiang Wanwan's words still made him uncomfortable.
Lin Qinghe's face turned cold and stern, "Miss Jiang, I can say it a hundred or a thousand times, and you'll still be suspicious. Don't you have eyes to see? Who saved you? Have you seen him hurt anyone in the past two days? I sleep in the same tent with him, have I lost any limbs?"
Lin Qinghe's words implied that Jiang Wanwan was ungrateful.
Jiang Wanwan blushed with shame. She looked down at Jiang Xun, then looked up and said sincerely, "I'm truly sorry! You saved us, and we still suspected you... Please rest assured! We will absolutely not go out and talk nonsense! I believe you. You don't need to tie us up. We still want to stay in Jiangcheng to continue searching for news about my father. Can you please continue to take us with you..."
In the last sentence, Jiang Wanwan's voice grew softer and softer, to the point of being almost inaudible.
The way she had suspected them just now, no one would be willing to help them again, would they?
Lin Qinghe was not surprised by Jiang Wanwan's words, though it was hard to tell. While assessing the truthfulness of Jiang Wanwan's words, he was also considering the pros and cons of choosing to believe her.
If Jiang Wanwan was telling the truth, they would have much less trouble.
Seeing that both You Rong and Lin Qinghe were silent, Jiang Xun became anxious and quickly said, "It's true! Believe us, we... we were just too suddenly scared. We know you are good people! We will never do anything ungrateful!"
Lin Qinghe exchanged a look with You Rong. "I don't think they are lying. How about... we trust them this once?"
You Rong's expression was indifferent. "...I'll listen to you."
Lin Qinghe nodded and turned to Jiang Wanwan and Jiang Xun. "Alright, we'll trust you this time. As long as you behave yourselves, at worst, I'll pay more attention to your father's news when we go out."
Jiang Wanwan and Jiang Xun's faces lit up with joy. Jiang Wanwan quickly said, "Okay! Thank you!"
Lin Qinghe's eyes narrowed slightly. "No need for thanks, just remember what you said. Otherwise... I'm not easy to deal with either! The people who had ill intentions towards us last time were all gnawed to death by zombies!"
Jiang Xun and Jiang Wanwan's expressions clearly stiffened, feeling a bit uncomfortable. Lin Qinghe didn't care. This statement was meant to warn them, and it was best if it made them feel afraid.
Ignoring the hesitant glances from Jiang Wanwan and Jiang Xun, Lin Qinghe said, "Alright, it's quite late now. You should go back and rest. We can talk about other things tomorrow."
Jiang Wanwan and Jiang Xun had no choice but to support each other and return to the warehouse.
After they went in, Lin Qinghe turned to look at You Rong, his eyes full of worry. "Are you okay?"
You Rong lowered his eyes and shook his head.
"Why are you out so late? Is it your body..."
You Rong took Lin Qinghe's hand and pulled her towards the warehouse. "Let's talk inside. It's cold outside."
As You Rong reminded her, Lin Qinghe remembered she was only wearing her jacket and hadn't even zipped it up. The cold wind outside made her shiver.
You Rong was right. They should talk about things back in the tent; it was too cold outside!
Back in the tent.
After Lin Qinghe warmed up, he looked at You Rong with confusion and asked, "Can you tell me now? You went out to feed so late? Are you feeling unwell? Or..."
"No!" You Rong blurted out unexpectedly.
Lin Qinghe was startled. "No? No what?"
You Rong slowly raised his eyes, gazing deeply at Lin Qinghe. His chiseled face showed a hint of confusion. "I don't know..."
Lin Qinghe: "???"
Don't know what?
Suddenly, You Rong lunged forward and pinned Lin Qinghe down. While Lin Qinghe was still stunned, he buried his face in her neck and gently bit her.
Lin Qinghe's body stiffened abruptly, and alarm bells rang in his heart.
Is You Rong going to lose control and bite her?!
Just as she was about to struggle, Lin Qinghe heard You Rong say hoarsely, "I feel very hungry, very uncomfortable, and I want to bite you, but it's not quite the same as the usual need to feed. I'm so frustrated... I don't know what's wrong with me..."