47: Release virus

"Hehe, it's not really an instruction; I just wanted to chat with you for a while."

Director Zhang finished speaking and looked at the others:

"Mo Chi, Ji Chuan, have Shi Li take you, Xia Yue, and Yi Nian to check out the newly developed area. I need to speak with Lin Wan alone."

Shen Mo Chi didn't say anything, just glanced at Lin Wan.

Director Zhang glared at him in annoyance. The decisive, resolute, and ruthless person he once knew—how had he become so wishy-washy? How come he never noticed this man was such a love-struck fool after knowing him for so many years?

He said with a hint of sourness:

"What? Do you think I'm going to eat your wife? Hmph! Why didn't I ever see you this attentive to me, your teacher, before?"

Yue Yue, Ji Chuan, and Yi Nian, standing behind them, were trying hard not to laugh, their eyes darting around.

Who could disagree? When President Shen met Lin Wan, he transformed from a majestic and handsome wolf into a clingy big dog.

Of course, they only dared to think this; they would only say it if they wanted to die and let Shen Mo Chi hear it.

Shen Mo Chi pursed his lips, ignoring their gazes. Not only was his face not red, but his heart wasn't even racing; instead, he looked quite proud:

"Of course not. With Wanwan's current capabilities, who could even touch a single hair on her head? As for you, Teacher, you have your wife to worry about; you don't need me to."

Director Zhang was genuinely amused to the point of exasperation.

"Yes, yes, you are right. Everyone in Sea City knows you have a formidable wife!"

Lin Wan's earlobes reddened slightly. She smiled faintly at Shen Mo Chi,

"Stop joking around, hurry up and go. Haven't Yue Yue and Yi Nian wanted to see the newly established trading market here for a long time?"

Shen Mo Chi nodded, knowing they had things to discuss. After the group left, chatting and laughing together,

The office, which had just felt a bit crowded, was suddenly left with only the two of them.

Director Zhang’s expression still held traces of a smile.

"Little Wan, I heard about the incident that happened at your base a few days ago. I heard that half of the ordinary residential area in your base is now empty?"

Lin Wan wasn't surprised at all that Director Zhang knew about this.

Qingyun Base, as a leader among private bases, had its every move watched by many people. Naturally, the Official Base was well-informed.

It should be said that no major action by any base could escape the "silent observation" of The Authorities.

She admitted frankly:

"Yes, Leader. Their terms were up anyway. If there are no rules, nothing can be accomplished, let alone in the Apocalypse."

Director Zhang agreed with this point. He then asked:

"Little Wan, did this incident make you feel disheartened or disappointed? Did it make you feel that everything you did before was worthless? Or perhaps that you won't be able to stick to your original aspirations in the future?"

Lin Wan shook her head, her eyes clear and calm.

"Not to that extent. But if you ask if I was disappointed, honestly, I was a little. However, I thought it through later. After all, this is the Apocalypse; anything can happen. It was through this incident that I gained many different perspectives."

"Actually, I was never one to worry excessively. When I first established this base, I was indeed full of passion, but human nature in the Apocalypse... you understand."

"However, you can rest assured. Having experienced so much, a small matter like this won't affect my mindset."

"I will never give up on my base, no matter what. Moreover, this base doesn't belong to me alone; it belongs to every member of our Qingyun Squad. It's just that I might need to change the way I handle things."

Director Zhang looked at the girl who had matured considerably, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes.

"Mmm, well said! I am relieved that you think this way. Indeed, that's how it should be. Human nature is inherently complex; sometimes, we can't even fully understand ourselves. So, don't dwell on it or take it too much to heart."

Lin Wan saw that he looked somewhat relieved and blinked her eyes.

"So, the Leader specifically kept me behind to comfort me? That truly makes me feel flattered."

Director Zhang heard the teasing tone in her voice, laughed heartily, and shook his head helplessly at her.

"You... It seems I worried for nothing. To be honest, I was really worried you might just quit! Since that's the case, I am relieved!"

"But, are you really not going to open the school at your base anymore?"

Lin Wan shook her head.

"No, I feel it's too much trouble, and the responsibility is indeed too great. Regarding Bei Bei's incident, I won't deny that there was my negligence, which almost cost her life. That's why, even though Sun Ping cursed me like that... I didn't do anything to her."

"This kind of detailed work is better left to professionals, like you people."

"Leader, I will move all the supplies for those schools to the Official Base another day. Anyway, the Official Base was already planning to set up a school, but the progress was temporarily delayed due to the onset of the Extreme Night."

"Even in the Apocalypse, we really cannot let the children grow up illiterate. Receiving systematic education is very important and meaningful for the future of our Huaxia."

"I still have many school supplies in my space that can be used by the children, but I won't interfere with other extraneous matters."

Director Zhang completely understood her feelings. Her saying this already made him immensely gratified.

Lin Wan was clear about her likes and dislikes, even somewhat vindictive.

Yet, what was rare was that she always maintained a pure heart.

Otherwise, she could have kept all the supplies in her space for her own use.

But she still offered quite a bit. The research breakthrough for the mutated zombie vaccine was inseparable from the nearly extinct medicines in her space! Furthermore, the data from the M Country laboratory she brought back was critically important.

She deserved credit for this.

Capital City now placed extreme importance on Lin Wan. The rumors outside that The Authorities cherished Lin Wan like their own eyeball were not an exaggeration at all.

After all, her space could accomplish great things at critical moments. Who else possessed her abilities?

Therefore, after hearing about that incident, Director Zhang quickly kept her behind to offer comfort.

"Good, then I will thank you on their behalf. The school is basically built. Since you are offering, we will certainly accept. The more, the better, after all."

Director Zhang finished speaking and handed a card to Lin Wan.

"Little Wan, keep this card safe. It contains fifty thousand points, considered a small reward for everything you have done. You don't lack anything now, so this is the only thing we can offer."

Small reward? One should know that one hundred points now was equivalent to ten thousand yuan before the Apocalypse.

Fifty thousand points were equivalent to fifty million yuan before the Apocalypse.

These points could be used later to buy houses, factories, and anything available in Huaxia.

Although they lacked nothing, this currency never expired; anyone who refused it would be a fool.

Lin Wan took the card with a smile.

"Oh dear, our Qingyun Squad has instantly become the first generation rich in the Apocalypse, the truly oil-rich kind!"

"That's right. The monthly salary for us high-ranking officials in the base is only two hundred points. The points they get for collecting supplies once, with fifty being considered the absolute maximum, is enough to buy many things."

"However, you rendered great service. Fifty thousand points for five people—this is all you deserve."

Lin Wan unceremoniously tucked the card into her pocket.

She had to accept this card; if she didn't, The Authorities wouldn't feel at ease.

"Mhm. By the way, is there any progress regarding the mutated zombies?"