129: Heading to H City

When Shi Xu found Su Mianmian, she was standing by the window, gazing into the distance.

He hesitated for a moment, unsure whether to approach her now.

Su Mianmian, however, seemed to sense something; she turned her head and met Shi Xu's conflicted gaze.

“Shi Xu, it seems we can go now.”

“The earthquake will end right after the snow.”

“We should be able to reach the place where we want to build our base before the earthquake arrives.”

Su Mianmian smiled; this was, of course, the best-case scenario, but if it couldn't be achieved, it didn't matter.

At worst, they would experience the earthquake halfway there.

After experiencing so many things, Su Mianmian could now face various situations with a very calm attitude.

“Mianmian, I think you are truly becoming calmer and calmer.”

“I'm even a little worried you might lose your passion for me in the future.”

Shi Xu looked at Su Mianmian's 'go with the flow' expression, and he couldn't help but think of this question, and once he thought of it, he asked it.

Although he subconsciously felt that Su Mianmian wasn't that kind of person, still... Shi Xu lowered his head, his eyes dark and unclear.

When Su Mianmian heard what Shi Xu said, she seemed not to have reacted, looking at him with a surprised expression, not knowing what she was thinking.

After a long while, Su Mianmian shook her head, saying helplessly, “Shi Xu, if I didn't know you were very powerful and wouldn't be possessed by any demons or monsters, I would almost have thought the person who just spoke wasn't you.”

How could he think of that question?

Su Mianmian expressed that she truly couldn't understand it at all.

She shouldn't have been cold to him, right?

She let him kiss her, and except for a few things, why wouldn't she indulge him?

She didn't have that much patience for other people.

Su Mianmian could swear to heaven that all her good patience was reserved for Shi Xu.

Shi Xu still thought that way, and Su Mianmian also wanted to open his head and see what it was made of.

“Didn't I just ask casually?”

“Mianmian, please don't mind.”

Shi Xu came back to his senses, looking at Su Mianmian's helpless expression, he slightly lowered his head, feeling a little embarrassed, and when he looked up at her, there was a hint of guilt in his eyes.

He didn't know what he was feeling guilty about.

Su Mianmian ignored him again; she was thinking about when they should continue their journey.

“Oh, right, how should we deal with Yao Yin and his group?”

“Shi Xu, do you have any ideas?”

Su Mianmian looked at Shi Xu with curiosity, asking with a puzzled expression.

During this time, the news about Su Lie and Su Ran had spread, and Yao Yin and his group probably knew who was responsible; although they hadn't come to demand an explanation, the situation in these two buildings was already a bit off.

Su Mianmian was a little worried that once they left, they would make a move against their people.

“Ren Tingfeng will handle this matter, but both Su Jinxuan and I detest Yao Yin.”

“He must pay the price.”

When Shi Xu thought of the past grudge, a look of hatred flashed in his eyes.

Hearing him say that, Su Mianmian nodded and said nothing more.

If she asked him about these things, he wouldn't tell her anyway; it was better for them to resolve it themselves.

Some grudges are only satisfying when avenged personally.

Su Mianmian patted Shi Xu's shoulder, a look of comfort on her face.

She had originally thought that Shi Xu and Su Jinxuan wouldn't take revenge so quickly, but a few days later, she vaguely heard some rumors.

“Did you kill Yao Yin’s son?”

“Or was it someone else?”

Su Mianmian looked at Su Jinxuan and Shi Xu with a puzzled expression, asking.

She intuitively felt it was the two of them, but the rumors reaching her ears didn't sound like their doing; Su Mianmian, adhering to the good habit of asking when there's a question, directly inquired when she saw them return.

Su Jinxuan froze for a moment; he looked up at Su Mianmian's puzzled expression, saying blankly, “Did the news spread that fast?”

Hearing this, what else was there for Su Mianmian not to understand?

This matter was indeed planned by them.

“What did you do? Tell me.”

Su Mianmian tilted her head, asking with curiosity.

Su Jinxuan first glanced at Shi Xu, and perhaps having received his permission, he turned back to Su Mianmian and said with a smile, “Actually, it was nothing much. We set a small trap, and Yao Yin’s son took the bait himself. Originally, we wanted to kill Yao Yin, but isn't Yao Yin out these days? And we also need to leave; we can't stay here any longer because of him.”

“Moreover, if he dies outside and we're still here, wouldn't that be a waste of time?”

“Anyway, Yao Sheng is also a person who has committed many evil deeds; his death will even bring a little good fortune to that side.”

Su Jinxuan briefly explained what had happened.

Su Mianmian nodded; Yao Sheng was indeed not a good person. She had heard many stories about him, such as forcibly abducting women.

Furthermore, he had even come to look for her on behalf of Su Ran, which made her dislike him even more.

His death was good, but would Yao Yin feel heartbroken by his death?

How come she felt that Yao Yin didn't really like this son of his?

Shi Xu probably saw Su Mianmian's confusion, and he said with a smile, “Yao Yin only pretends not to care about this son; in fact, he doesn't dare to care about him. Yao Yin has many enemies, and if people knew his weakness, it would be equivalent to putting his life in the hands of the other party.”

“Under such circumstances, how could Yao Yin dare to openly value Yao Sheng?”

But not valuing him openly doesn't mean not valuing him secretly.

If Shi Xu hadn't gained his trust before and done some things for him, he wouldn't have known that the seemingly unfavored son was actually so secretly cherished by Yao Yin.

This incident would definitely cause Yao Yin a great deal of damage.

Shi Xu and Su Jinxuan exchanged glances, both smiling.

Su Mianmian looked at Shi Xu and Su Jinxuan being so happy, and she couldn't help but feel happy too.

Although they didn't directly kill Yao Yin, being able to cause him great damage seemed pretty good too.

There would be plenty of opportunities in the future; Yao Yin might not necessarily not meet them again, and then, that would be his true death day.

A few more days passed, the weather grew hotter and hotter, and Su Mianmian and her group began to prepare for their departure.

When Ren Tingfeng came to find Shi Xu, Su Mianmian opened the door and saw him, momentarily stunned.

He now had a look of happiness on his face, completely unlike his former cold demeanor.

If Ren Tingfeng's appearance hadn't remained the same, Su Mianmian would hardly have recognized him.

“Chief Ren, you're here to see Shi Xu, aren't you?”

“He's in the living room.”

Ren Tingfeng knew where the living room was; he nodded at Su Mianmian, then walked in on his own.

He went to the living room, and Su Mianmian didn't follow; she felt they probably had something to discuss.

Ren Tingfeng didn't stay long before leaving; Su Mianmian looked at his helpless expression, and she was puzzled.

“Shi Xu, what did Ren Tingfeng want to talk to you about?”

“How come he looked fine when he arrived, but when he left, he had such a helpless expression?”

Su Mianmian found Shi Xu and asked with curiosity.

Shi Xu patted the spot beside him, motioning for her to come and sit.

Su Mianmian walked over, and just as she was about to sit down, Shi Xu pulled her to straddle his lap.

Su Mianmian froze for a moment; she nervously looked around and, finding no one else there, couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief.

“Shi Xu, what are you doing?”

“This is not good at all in public.”

After Su Mianmian finished speaking, she struggled to sit to one side.

Shi Xu smiled and didn't refute anything.

“He came to tell me that apart from his original subordinates, everyone else is unwilling to go to H City with him.”

“Perhaps they've lived too comfortably here, so they don't want to keep moving around.”

Shi Xu said with an expressionless face.

Su Mianmian nodded; ordinary people would indeed think that way, but unfortunately, this was not a good long-term refuge.

When the zombies awaken from the ice, this place would be the easiest to conquer.

“Did Ren Tingfeng explain those pros and cons?”

“They wouldn't think this place is really safe, would they?”

Su Mianmian shook her head, saying helplessly.

Shi Xu nodded and replied, “Of course he did. He tried to persuade them for a long time, but they said that if there's danger, they can go to a nearby base. They don't want to go to such a distant place, and our base hasn't been built yet, so they're afraid we're just making empty promises.”

Su Mianmian was stunned; she clearly hadn't thought of this aspect.

“Forget it, let them do what they like; we can't force them to come with us either.”

If it weren't for the fact that most of these people came with Ren Tingfeng, Shi Xu probably wouldn't have agreed to let them follow them.

Since they were unwilling to follow anymore, Su Mianmian could only wish them all the best in the future.

The arrival time in H City was uncertain; if it were before the apocalypse, it would only take about a day to drive.

Now, it was not very clear.

After resolving some minor matters, Shi Xu observed the weather outside and arranged for Ren Tingfeng to organize his people, departing early the next morning.

Ren Tingfeng had known about the departure for a long time and had already informed his subordinates; hearing what Shi Xu said, he nodded.

Early the next morning, Su Mianmian stood downstairs, looking up at the seventeenth floor, a hint of reluctance flashing in her eyes.

Shi Xu looked at Su Mianmian's reluctant expression; he reached out and patted her shoulder, comforting her, “Once the base is built, we won't have to rush around anymore.”