438: Xiaojiu proposes marriage, Laoliu controls Pan Han

"Xiao Jiu, I only see you as a younger sister. I haven't thought about it in that way." Lao Liu stopped the car, and the four cars behind, unaware of the situation, followed suit. The special operations team members inside all activated their spiritual sense to investigate the situation.

"Brother Liu, I didn't have this thought ten minutes ago either. But now, I just want to marry you." Xiao Jiu's gaze was burning, her almond-shaped lips bit gently, and her breathing was slightly ragged, waiting for an answer from Lao Liu.

Pan Han and Cheng Xiao were even a bit nervous, their four hands clasped together.

Lao Liu had been drifting for several years; it was time for him to start a family.

"This..." Lao Liu looked at Xiao Jiu, momentarily speechless.

"Brother Liu, do you dislike me?" Xiao Jiu's eyes, which had just stopped crying, turned red again.

"No... no. Xiao Jiu, don't misunderstand. How could I dislike you? It's just..." Lao Liu glanced at the setting sun and gripped the steering wheel tightly with both hands.

"Brother Liu, don't worry. Commander and I are both here today. If you have any concerns, just speak them out." Cheng Xiao was stunned beyond measure by this scene and immediately cheered Lao Liu on.

In this apocalypse, encountering sudden happiness is a rare opportunity.

Ever since Cheng Xiao fell in love with Pan Han, she could understand this feeling more and more.

It's simply the willingness to give one's best to the other, fearing that the other might suffer even the slightest harm.

This damn world has already caused enough harm to people; no one needs to add even a little more.

"Yeah, Lao Liu, what are you afraid of as a grown man?" Pan Han also added.

"Brother Liu, tell me, if you like me, what else are you worried about?" Xiao Jiu also waited for a reply with eyes full of expectation.

Lao Liu pursed his lips and kept scratching his head with his right hand. His mouth seemed to be sealed with cement, and after clicking his tongue for a long time, he still couldn't get the words out.

At this moment, Pan Han couldn't watch anymore and gave him a big slap from behind: "Lao Liu, I order you to speak."

"Hey! Commander, take it easy."

Cheng Xiao and Xiao Jiu called out at the same time, reaching out to stop Pan Han from slapping him again.

"Yes, Commander! Little Sister Xiao Jiu, I'm afraid I can't protect you!"

Sure enough, Pan Han's words were effective. Lao Liu no longer hesitated and blurted it out.

When everyone heard this, it turned out Lao Liu was afraid his abilities weren't enough.

"Brother Liu, you've already saved my life once. From now on, it's my turn to protect you!" Xiao Jiu broke into a smile through her tears, pulled up her sleeve, and flexed her muscle.

Pan Han was quite gratified; this kid Lao Liu was still a man!

But the next second, Lao Liu turned his body, his eyes staring straight at Pan Han.

"Commander, I'm afraid I can't protect Xiao Jiu. What do you say we should do?"

"Pfft!" Cheng Xiao was the first to react, clutching her stomach and laughing.

"Uh... what do you mean?" Pan Han had an ominous premonition, feeling that there was a huge trap waiting for him ahead.

"Wait a second, why are you looking at me with such a lewd expression? You're hitting on a girl, why look at me??"

"No way!"

"Commander, I need to evolve to the intermediate level. Otherwise, how can I protect Xiao Jiu?" Lao Liu looked at Pan Han with big, aggrieved eyes.

"Hahahaha!" Cheng Xiao couldn't hold it back any longer and burst into laughter.

Having fought side by side with Lao Liu for so many years, how could she not know what he was thinking?

"Hey, Brother Liu, don't be like this. How can you talk to the Commander like that?" Xiao Jiu was suddenly a bit afraid that Pan Han would get angry, so she hurriedly grabbed Lao Liu's arm.

"Sister-in-law, don't worry about it. Just leave this to the Commander."

Seeing that Pan Han hadn't agreed yet, Cheng Xiao simply made the decision for him.

"Uh, that wouldn't be good, would it? The Commander is so busy with everything, does he really need to worry about Brother Liu's matter?" Xiao Jiu asked with a puzzled face.

"He makes the decisions for outside matters, and I make the decisions for family matters. If it really doesn't work, I'll go beg Brother Mo." Cheng Xiao nudged Pan Han, signaling him to hurry up and make a statement.

Pan Han's brain was blank at this moment, buzzing.

"This shady bastard Lao Liu, he was crying just now, and the next second he starts plotting against me!"

"He's usually so careless, he shouldn't be this meticulous, right?"

"Why do I feel like someone is setting me up?"

"Could this be a trap?"

"Are Lao Liu and Xiao Jiu sincere?"

"Is Lao Liu really a clown? Could he be faking it?"

"Why did he transition so smoothly?"

Countless thoughts rampaged through Pan Han's mind. What a fucking sight to see!

"Commander? Commander?" Seeing Pan Han's gaze dull and his eyes unfocused, Cheng Xiao hurriedly shook his body.

"Huh?? Who am I? Where am I? What am I doing?" Pan Han felt a sense of bitterness in his chest and slowly spat out the three questions.

"Alright, alright. Just treat it as a gift for Brother Liu and sister-in-law." Cheng Xiao hurriedly rubbed Pan Han's chest with her hand, afraid he wouldn't be able to catch his breath.

Pan Han pushed away Cheng Xiao's delicate hand, covered his own eyes, and said painfully: "It's over, this time I was careless!"

"Hahaha!" Cheng Xiao and Xiao Jiu were the first to burst into laughter.

Lao Liu smiled and patted Pan Han's shoulder, then turned around and winked at Xiao Jiu.

The special operations team members in the other cars generally understood the situation and all poked their heads out to cheer.

"Brother Liu is awesome!"

"Congratulations, Brother Liu!"

"Congratulations, Little Sister Xiao Jiu!"

"The Commander is classy!!"

...

The vehicles started again, sparks and lightning trailing all the way, carrying laughter as they headed straight for the third main city.

By the time they arrived, it was already completely dark.

At the main city gate, there were two squads of soldiers patrolling. Upon seeing Pan Han's convoy, they immediately assumed a combat stance.

Pan Han didn't waste any words with them and directly transmitted his voice: "Pan Han of Dawn Base, here to take over the various forces of Shanlan Province."

After speaking, Pan Han was the first to exit the vehicle, and the others stood behind him in a neat row, looking majestic.

Once the patrolling soldiers heard it was Pan Han, they immediately lowered their guns; they had clearly been notified.

Someone immediately went to report to their superiors.

Less than five minutes later, a middle-aged man ran out, and upon seeing Pan Han, he knelt on the ground.

"He Chuan, Lord of the Third City of Shanlan Province, respectfully welcomes Commander Pan."

While speaking, He Chuan bowed his head to the ground, trembling incessantly.

Seeing this scene, Pan Han knew that Number 5 Baldy had not lied to him, so he took a step forward.

"Get up. Lead the way, we'll talk once we're inside."

"Yes, Commander Pan!" He Chuan hurriedly stood up, lowered his head, and led Pan Han and the others into the main city.

Pan Han, Cheng Xiao, Lao Liu, Xiao Jiu, and four special operations team members, fully armed, followed him inside.

The remaining team members stayed near the vehicles, holding their guns and keeping watch.

Crossing the city gate and walking on the main road, the surroundings were filled with residents.

Pan Han swept his gaze across them; they were all civilians, each one ragged and gaunt.

When the residents saw Pan Han, they all knelt on the ground, and no one dared to look him in the eye.

After walking a few hundred meters, the group arrived in front of a three-story building.

"Commander Pan, this is the command center of the Third Main City. Please come inside for a detailed discussion." He Chuan said respectfully.

"Hmm!" Pan Han acknowledged, but turned around to look at the residents kneeling on the ground.

"Everyone get up."

As soon as the words fell, no one dared to get up. Only a few people looked up, and seeing that everyone else hadn't risen, they lowered their heads again.

Seeing this, Pan Han frowned slightly and looked at He Chuan.

The other party immediately understood his intention, gave an awkward smile, and then shouted: "Everyone listen to Commander Pan's words, get up."

Hearing He Chuan's command, everyone slowly stood up.

"Very good!" Pan Han sneered and turned to enter the building.