45: Chapter 45 The True Followers

Han Yiran gasped and couldn't help but speak up.

"Lin Xiao, have you lost your mind?! She's not a gang boss; what would she want with your life?!"

Ye Nanxing let out a low laugh, looking at Lin Xiao with keen interest.

"You are quite decisive."

Lin Xiao looked at her deeply, his tone low.

"Because I know you wouldn't save someone for nothing."

Ye Nanxing never did anything without a reason.

She had the ability to save people, but she never made a losing deal.

Although Lin Xiao didn't know what kind of person Ye Nanxing was, he knew there was no such thing as a free lunch, so he stated his position without hesitation—

No matter what she wanted, he was willing to pay the price!

Ye Nanxing stared at him for a moment, then suddenly smiled faintly.

"Lin Xiao, I'm not interested in your life."

Lin Xiao was stunned, and then he heard Ye Nanxing speak slowly.

"However, I am missing a person."

Lin Xiao's eyes widened in shock.

"What do you mean?"

Ye Nanxing leaned back slowly against the chair, slightly lifting her chin, her tone languid.

"From today on, you belong to me."

She smiled slightly, her gaze sharp.

"Whether you live or die, you must listen to me."

The air turned suddenly quiet!

Lin Xiao's pupils constricted, and Han Yiran was also stunned.

Ye Nanxing's meaning was too obvious—

She not only wanted to save Lin Xiaos Mother, but she also wanted Lin Xiao to pledge his absolute loyalty!

Lin Xiao gritted his teeth, staring at her with heavy eyes, seemingly weighing something.

Ye Nanxing spoke calmly, her tone so flat it made people shiver.

"If you are unwilling, you can refuse... Whether to save your mother or not, the initiative is in your hands."

Lin Xiao's fists tightened slightly, his muscles tensed!

His reason was frantically telling him not to agree easily, not to hand himself over to someone else just like that.

But his emotions... could not refuse this only hope!

After a while, he took a deep breath, suddenly looked up, his tone steady and firm.

"Okay, I agree."

"From today on, my life is under your control."

"As long as you can save my mother, I, Lin Xiao—from now on, will follow you to the death!"

As soon as these words were spoken, Han Yiran couldn't help but gasp!

Ye Nanxing smiled slightly, her eyes deep.

"A smart choice."

She stood up, walked to the bedside of Lin Xiaos Mother, took out another bottle of spiritual spring water, and said calmly.

"Within three days, drink it once every morning, noon, and night. Your mother will not die."

Lin Xiao's breath hitched, his eyes reddened slightly, and his voice choked: "Thank you..."

He lowered his head and bowed deeply to Ye Nanxing, then took the spiritual spring water, his hands trembling slightly, his eyes full of gratitude and shock.

He carefully poured out a small spoonful and gently fed it into his mother's mouth.

This time, he didn't hesitate at all.

The spiritual spring water flowed slowly down Lin Xiaos Mother's throat, and a few seconds later, a faint flush appeared on her pale face, and her breathing became a bit steadier.

Lin Xiao stared fixedly at his mother, his breathing rapid.

It worked! It really worked!

He clenched his fists tightly, complex emotions surging in his heart—excitement, surprise, gratitude, and deep shock.

Han Yiran watched from the side and couldn't help whispering.

"This water... what on earth is it? Why is it more effective than hospital medicine?"

Ye Nanxing smiled slightly and did not answer.

The secret of the spiritual spring water was not something everyone was qualified to know.

She looked calmly at Lin Xiao.

"Remember my words; your mother will fully recover."

Lin Xiao nodded vigorously, his eyes incredibly firm.

"Miss Ye, I will never forget your kindness."

Ye Nanxing glanced at him and said lightly.

"It's not kindness; it's a transaction."

She turned and walked toward the hospital room door, waving her hand casually.

"Your physical condition is too poor right now. Take advantage of these few days to adjust your state, and after three days, come find me to report."

Lin Xiao straightened his body and answered solemnly.

"Yes!"

From today on, he was Ye Nanxing's follower.

No matter what happens in the future, he will do his best to complete her orders!

Ye Nanxing walked out of the hospital room with a calm expression, but in her heart, she had already begun calculating her next step.

Shen Qingyan was already busy at the Tianlang Mountain Base, and Han Yiran was following up on various matters in South City.

Lin Xiao's addition would fill the gap in her combat power!

He was a former special forces soldier, a true combat expert with extremely formidable fighting power.

In the Apocalypse, such talent was priceless!

Furthermore, he had a strong obsession with his mother; in order to repay the favor, he would definitely give his all!

Such a follower was exactly what she truly needed!

Thinking of this, she took out her phone and dialed Shen Qingyan's number.

"Hello, Nanxing?"

Shen Qingyan's voice came through.

Ye Nanxing's tone was calm.

"I'm sending you an assistant. He will come to Tianlang Mountain in three days to find you. You are responsible for arranging for him to familiarize himself with the situation at the base."

Shen Qingyan was slightly stunned, then smiled.

"Oh? Who is it?"

"Lin Xiao."

Shen Qingyan paused, then smiled thoughtfully.

"You wouldn't just take in anyone. It seems this Lin Xiao must be quite valuable?"

Ye Nanxing said calmly.

"Not just valuable; he might become our sharpest blade in the future."

Upon hearing this, Shen Qingyan's smile deepened.

"Interesting. Then I'll wait to meet this 'blade'."

Hanging up the phone, Ye Nanxing's eyes narrowed slightly.

Her power had finally grown one step further.

The next step, it was time... to expand the resource collection plan!

Three days later, at the Tianlang Mountain Base.

Shen Qingyan stood on the terrace of the villa at the top of the mountain, watching from afar as a black SUV slowly drove into the base gate.

Han Yiran stood beside her, arms crossed, and said with a smile.

"He's here."

After this period of contact, the relationship between Han Yiran and Shen Qingyan had moved towards the direction of bickering office partners.

The car door opened, and Lin Xiao stepped out, carrying a black tactical backpack on his back, his posture straight and his aura steady.

After three days of adjustment, his overall mental state was much better, his eyes were sharp, the aura of decadence had completely vanished, replaced by the steady, mountain-like temperament of a powerhouse.

Shen Qingyan raised an eyebrow slightly, watching him walk up the steps step by step, a smile curling at the corner of her lips.

"He is indeed a good soldier."

Lin Xiao walked up to her, his tone concise and firm.

"Miss Ye sent me to report."

Shen Qingyan nodded, sized him up for a few seconds, and then immediately raised her hand and threw a document bag to him.

"For the base renovation plan, you will be in charge of the security section from now on."

"Can you do it?"

Lin Xiao opened the file, looked at it for a few moments, and nodded without hesitation.

"No problem."

Han Yiran smiled from the side.

"Sister Shen, don't underestimate him. He used to be a special forces soldier; he is more professional than anyone when it comes to security and defense."

Shen Qingyan smiled slightly.

"That's for the best."

Her gaze shifted to the construction site in the distance, her tone serious.