118: Chapter 118 Long Time No See

Ye Qingqing couldn't help but shake her head; it seemed there was nothing for her to do here in the area for temporary workers.

However, for long-term positions, there didn't seem to be any work available either.

The Army was recruiting, and they were looking for Volunteers, but Ye Qingqing didn't plan on joining.

Ye Qingqing always felt that nothing good would come from joining those Volunteers.

For some reason, Ye Qingqing had been feeling restless all day, constantly wondering how Huo Sixian was doing.

She was a bit worried about whether something had happened to Huo Sixian and if he had returned to the base safely.

What if he encountered some danger outside...

Seeing that her thoughts were becoming increasingly far-fetched, Ye Qingqing immediately shook her head, shaking off such terrible ideas.

Why was she thinking so much?

Since she had already decided that Huo Sixian had nothing to do with her, she shouldn't be thinking so much about him.

Looking around and realizing there was no work for her here, Ye Qingqing decided she might as well just form a Scavenging Team.

"Does a Scavenging Team need to be registered?" Ye Qingqing asked Li Qingshan and Su Miaomiao.

"You can just form a Scavenging Team yourselves; no other steps are required."

Ye Qingqing thought about Su Miaomiao's words for a moment.

"Alright then, show me around the base today so I can get familiar with it, and we'll go out scavenging tomorrow."

Ye Qingqing followed Su Miaomiao and Li Qingshan away from the area.

Before leaving, Ye Qingqing cast another glance at the crowd.

She noticed that the group was no longer huddled together under the sign; instead, they had split into several factions, fighting over the jobs held by those who had secured a slip.

Ye Qingqing couldn't help but sigh.

In the Post-Apocalyptic World, the thing that could least withstand a test was human nature.

Following Su Miaomiao and Li Qingshan, Ye Qingqing walked around the base a few times.

She discovered that the layout of the base was actually not much different from most places before the apocalypse.

It was roughly the size of a small town.

However, the infrastructure inside was quite complete.

At the very least, because of the hot weather, the supply from solar panels was very sufficient.

As she wandered, Ye Qingqing gradually became somewhat lost in thought.

Suddenly, she heard someone calling her name.

"Ye Qingqing!"

Zuo Yuxing's tone was filled with excitement, and his voice even sounded a bit urgent.

Ye Qingqing's brow twitched as she stiffly turned around.

She hadn't actually intended to avoid the people she had met on the Warship.

But if she could avoid meeting them, it was better not to.

Ye Qingqing just hadn't expected to run into Zuo Yuxing on only her second day at the base.

"Officer Zuo."

Ye Qingqing looked at Zuo Yuxing, a smile on her lips as she greeted him.

Inside the space, Ah Huang immediately woke up from his slumber upon hearing Zuo Yuxing's name.

His tail wagged happily, and he kept barking incessantly, wanting Ye Qingqing to let him out.

He hadn't seen Zuo Yuxing for a long time and missed him a little right now.

"It really is you; I thought I had seen wrong."

When Zuo Yuxing saw Ye Qingqing, his heart raced with excitement, and his chest heaved violently.

The heart hidden within his chest was beating exceptionally fast.

The moment he saw Ye Qingqing turn her head, it felt as if a long-locked gate in his mind had suddenly swung open.

The long-sealed floodwaters within instantly poured out.

His heart was filled with a thousand words he wanted to say to Ye Qingqing.

But when the words reached his lips, he couldn't say anything.

In the end, it all boiled down to one sentence: "Long time no see."

Ye Qingqing looked at Zuo Yuxing; she was actually very grateful to him. If it weren't for the events on the Warship, she might have even become very good friends with him.

But now...

"Long time no see," Ye Qingqing said to Zuo Yuxing.

However, Su Miaomiao and Li Qingshan, who were standing nearby, were no longer calm.

Because Zuo Yuxing was still wearing a military uniform, he was clearly a member of the military.

At this moment, Ye Qingqing's image became even more imposing in their hearts.

There was even a hint of apprehension.

"Qingqing, last time you..." Zuo Yuxing originally wanted to mention that Ye Qingqing had jumped off the ship last time, and he had thought she was surely doomed.

But he hadn't expected to meet her here today.

Ye Qingqing naturally knew what Zuo Yuxing wanted to say.

She didn't give him any chance to speak.

"What happened before is in the past. I just arrived at the base yesterday."

"These are some new friends I've made. This is Su Miaomiao, and this is Li Qingshan."

Ye Qingqing spoke these words nonchalantly, immediately pushing Su Miaomiao and Li Qingshan to the front.

Zuo Yuxing smiled and greeted them both, shaking their hands, which scared the two of them quite a bit.

Ye Qingqing couldn't help but shake her head inwardly; these two kids...

Zuo Yuxing looked at Ye Qingqing and couldn't help but ask.

"Qingqing, you just arrived yesterday. Have you found a place to stay?"

"If you don't mind, I have an extra room where I'm staying."

"Also, Ah Huang... is Ah Huang doing well?"

Zuo Yuxing figured that since Ye Qingqing had just arrived, she must be staying in the Large Dormitory. He knew that place.

The environment wasn't great, and everyone was crowded together, regardless of gender.

And Ah Huang... Zuo Yuxing saw that Ah Huang was nowhere to be seen by Ye Qingqing's side, and he had a bad premonition.

He was also afraid of touching upon a painful subject for Ye Qingqing, so he asked very carefully.

Ye Qingqing smiled.

"Thank you, Officer Zuo. When I arrived yesterday, I exchanged some supplies for credits. I'm currently living in an apartment suite not far from here. Ah Huang is also doing fine; I left him at home."

Hearing Ye Qingqing's words, Zuo Yuxing couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, but he still hadn't given up.

Back on the Warship, he had seen Huo Sixian's reaction and knew that the relationship between Ye Qingqing and Huo Sixian was unusual.

He had also learned that Huo Sixian had already returned to the base.

Therefore, he intended to make his move before Huo Sixian.

So he asked further.

"Then how long have you paid rent for?"

"credits aren't easy to earn right now, and as a young woman living alone, it's not very safe. This base isn't exactly peaceful, after all."

How could Ye Qingqing not understand his meaning after hearing Zuo Yuxing's words?

But Ye Qingqing felt that Zuo Yuxing was a decent person, so she patiently explained to him.

"I've paid for two months for now. As for credits later on, Officer Zuo, you know me. Are you really worried that I won't be able to earn credits and support myself?"

Zuo Yuxing scratched his head. Even though he knew Ye Qingqing's strength, he couldn't help but want to care for her.

"Then, do you still want to join the Volunteers?"

Ye Qingqing shook her head.

Seeing this, Zuo Yuxing immediately perked up.

"Qingqing, your Ability is quite good. If you're willing, I'm currently serving in the military, and you could..."

Zuo Yuxing wanted to say that since he had returned to the base and his family had some influence here, if Ye Qingqing was willing, she could work with him.

But as soon as Ye Qingqing heard Zuo Yuxing's words, she immediately refused.

"Officer Zuo, thank you for your kindness, but I'll pass. I'm planning to join the Scavengers."