You Rong's thin lips tightened, his expression stern, his mind flashing back to the moments he lost consciousness.
He hadn't lost his senses; he had been conscious, trapped in a place, constantly enduring torment, wanting to wake up but unable to break free.
Amidst the pain, he clearly knew that the R organization had surrounded them, and Lin Qinghe had gone to lure them away so that Jiang Xun and his sister could take him and leave.
Her arm was broken then, her body covered in injuries, and she had even been bitten by him... How could she be so foolish?
You Rong's chest ached with a sour fullness. Closing his eyes, he saw Lin Qinghe's appearance before she left, her faint smile as she told him to come pick her up quickly.
He hadn't understood the feeling of liking someone before, but now he did. His feelings for Lin Qinghe were liking!
He liked Lin Qinghe!
You Rong liked Lin Qinghe!
Seeing You Rong's silence, Jiang Xun's heart grew more anxious. He cautiously took a few steps back, "Brother... can you hear me? Can you see me?"
Jiang Xun waved his hand in front of You Rong. You Rong suddenly turned his head to look at him. Jiang Xun was startled and quickly retreated several steps, sweat beading on his forehead in nervousness.
"That... Brother, are you really awake? Say something! You're really scary like this, do you know that?!"
You Rong pursed his lips and said hoarsely, "During the time you brought me back, did you hear any news about Qinghe?"
As soon as he spoke, Jiang Xun confirmed You Rong had regained consciousness and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Jiang Xun said urgently, "Brother! That's great! You're finally awake. After we took you away on the yacht that day, we haven't had any news from Sister Lin. Fortunately, you're awake. Let's go save Sister Lin quickly! She was injured when she lured away the R organization. We don't know how she is now, or if she was taken back by the R organization. We don't know what they'll do to her..."
You Rong's gaze deepened, his thin lips pressed even tighter. After a moment, he said, "Help me outside."
Jiang Xun helped You Rong off the hospital bed, asking in confusion, "Brother, where are you going? Your body hasn't fully recovered yet. Are you going to look for Sister Lin like this? But you don't even know where Sister Lin is. We can't just search aimlessly, can we?"
You Rong lowered his eyes, "Help me outside. I have a way to find her."
Jiang Xun was skeptical. When he asked You Rong again, You Rong, preoccupied, refused to say more. He could only follow You Rong's wishes and help him walk out.
As they left the room, they encountered the doctor who had been treating You Rong. Seeing You Rong awake, the doctor was astonished, "I thought you wouldn't make it. I never expected you to wake up! It's a miracle. And your eyes... were they infected by a virus?"
Jiang Xun's heart skipped a beat at the question, "Uh... Doctor Zhang, Brother wasn't infected by a virus. I explained it to you. His eyes have been like this since he was a child. Hurry up and see other patients. I'll take him out for a while, we have things to do!"
Jiang Xun hurriedly helped You Rong leave, prompting the doctor to say helplessly, "You brat, really... Even if he was infected, he's fine now. I wouldn't treat him like a zombie..."
They reached the entrance of the base. Seeing You Rong's intention to go outside, and with a large group of zombies gathered not far away, Jiang Xun immediately panicked.
"Brother... you're not going out to find those zombies, are you?"
You Rong nodded.
"This..." Jiang Xun's face changed drastically, "Although they're gathered here and show no signs of attacking, they are zombies after all! If you go to meet them, what if they suddenly attack you? Your body hasn't recovered yet, isn't that very dangerous!"
You Rong's eyes flickered, and he said in a deep voice, "They won't."
"But..."
Jiang Xun was about to persuade You Rong further when You Rong pushed him aside and walked towards the zombie horde, dragging his weak body. Just as Jiang Xun's heart leaped into his throat, fearing the next moment would show You Rong being pounced on and bitten by zombies, an unexpected scene unfolded.
You Rong glanced at the高级丧尸 (high-level zombie) leading the group. With a look from You Rong, that zombie approached him and bowed its head respectfully.
From a distance, Jiang Xun clearly heard You Rong say to the zombie, "Go find someone named Lin Qinghe. Mobilize all your companions to search. I want news of her as soon as possible!"
The high-level zombie understood You Rong's words, nodded heavily, then turned and pointed to a few zombies behind it. The zombies gathered, seemingly listening intently as the high-level zombie hissed something. After the zombie finished speaking, the gathered zombies dispersed, all appearing to be following You Rong's orders to search for Lin Qinghe.
Jiang Xun's jaw nearly dropped. He couldn't believe his eyes. He swallowed and asked in disbelief, "Brother, you can communicate with them? And they obey you?"
You Rong nodded.
You Rong himself didn't know why. After the last outbreak, he discovered he could make zombies obey him. After waking up this time, he found he could even communicate with zombies and command them to do his bidding.
Jiang Xun was stunned. This was too incredible!
"Then... if you tell them not to attack humans, will they listen?"
You Rong's eyes lowered slightly, and he said indifferently, "Yes."
He didn't know why, but the zombies were very afraid of him. As long as he commanded something, they dared not disobey. And there was one more thing that he found equally unbelievable...
Jiang Xun was so shocked that he remained stunned for a full minute without recovering.
My God! What kind of talent is this!
With You Rong here, won't they never have to fear being attacked by zombies again?!
"Brother! I finally understand why the R organization went to such lengths to take you back. Anyone would go crazy for someone like you! With you in their hands, they'll never fear zombies again. They can even use you to control zombies and make them their own. This is simply invincible..."
You Rong paid no attention to the ecstatic Jiang Xun, his brow furrowed, his mind consumed by thoughts of Lin Qinghe.
She absolutely must not be harmed!
Otherwise...
You Rong's eyes narrowed, a dangerous glint flashing in their depths.
He would not let a single member of the entire R organization off the hook!
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R Organization, G City Base.
Gu Shengsheng's face was grim as he stared at Lin Qinghe, his voice filled with anger, "Lin Qinghe! We've done as you said. The supplies are ready and delivered outside the city to the designated location as you instructed. Your injuries have improved, and the helicopter you wanted is ready. Now you can tell us You Rong's whereabouts!"
Lin Qinghe raised her right hand, gesturing. "Director Gu, my fractured arm isn't healed yet. You give me a helicopter, but I can't fly it. How do you expect me to leave?"
"We can arrange a pilot for you!"
Lin Qinghe smiled at this. "Director Gu, I don't trust your people. Who knows if he'll suddenly kill me halfway through the flight."
"You!" Gu Shengsheng's face turned as black as ink. He said menacingly, "Lin Qinghe, are you playing us for fools?"
Lin Qinghe, afraid of provoking Gu Shengsheng too much and causing him to break his promises, suppressed her smile and said, "Director Gu, you misunderstand. How could I be playing you? I provide data on You Rong's physical changes every day, isn't that true?"
Gu Shengsheng's face remained grim; he didn't speak.
The data Lin Qinghe provided was not false, but she had never revealed any information about You Rong, which was the crucial point!
Lin Qinghe sighed, feigning a helpless compromise. "Alright, let's set a deadline. Three days from now, you prepare the helicopter, and I'll tell you You Rong's whereabouts before I board it."
Gu Shengsheng let out a cold snort, gritted his teeth, and warned, "Fine! Three days it is. You'd better not try any tricks, or don't blame us for being ruthless!"
Gu Shengsheng led his men away. Lin Qinghe slowly let go of her calm expression, her brow furrowed.
Only three days left.
If You Rong didn't come in three days, she would truly be finished!
Lin Qinghe could no longer suppress her anxiety. She racked her brain for a way to escape, but Jiang Tao wasn't foolish. The surrounding guards were strict, and she had no chance to escape.
Lin Qinghe sighed. "What should I do? Am I really putting all my hope on You Rong? If he can't make it in three days, what will I do..."
Just as Lin Qinghe was fretting, a system prompt suddenly sounded in her mind: "Progress bar increased by twenty percent, total progress bar is eighty-seven percent."
Lin Qinghe's eyes widened in disbelief. She was stunned.
The progress bar had actually increased!