Published: February 9, 2025
Guangyao opened the door and saw Xiao Xiu sitting on the edge of the bed, looking at a fashion magazine from peacetime.
“I’m back.”
The two had already established their relationship, and they were just short of a marriage certificate. However, in the apocalypse, such things had lost all meaning. To outsiders, they were just like a married couple.
“What’s wrong? You don’t look too good.”
Xiao Xiu tossed aside the magazine, came over, and hugged her man from behind, pressing her soft body against his broad back through his thin shirt.
“Ye Zhongming and his group have arrived.”
Xiao Xiu knew her man placed great importance on Ye Zhongming and Cloud Summit Villa, and even had a bit of fondness and admiration for him due to their shared battles.
“Did my brother not ask you to receive them?”
According to reason, since Ye Zhongming was invited by the T1 Resistance Zone, Guangyao, who was closest to him, should have been the most suitable host.
“Receive them?”
Guangyao raised his voice slightly upon hearing this, struggling to break free from Xiao Xiu’s embrace, frowning as he said, “The commander not only didn’t let me receive them but also allowed those guys from Zone C to make things difficult for Ye Zhongming. We fought alongside Cloud Summit Villa before; don’t you think that kind of person is proud and arrogant? With the commander acting this way, how can we talk about cooperation in the future? We might even become enemies!”
At this moment, Xiao Xiu was very calm, contrary to the impulsive nature she had back in Cloud Port. Seeing Guangyao so agitated and his tone harsh, she wasn’t angry at all. Instead, she tilted her head, seeming to ponder.
“Did my brother say that himself?”
“Of course!”
After Xiao Xiu asked, she jumped off the bed, hugged her man’s arm, and smiled, “You really are so stubborn.”
Guangyao frowned, casting a dissatisfied glance at Xiao Xiu.
“Listen to me.” Xiao Xiu gently pinched Guangyao, “My brother said Cloud Summit should handle it themselves and needed to confirm qualifications, but do you think they actually need such a test?”
“Of course not! I can say that the current Cloud Summit Villa might not be able to contend with a certain sub-zone, but they are stronger than the majority of the resistance zone’s combat departments! If they are unqualified to enter, then 90% of the combat departments should be out there starving!”
Xiao Xiu chuckled, “So, I’m sure my brother knows this. Then why does he say that, acting indifferent? Don’t you find it strange?”
Guangyao’s anger lessened as he began to think rapidly.
“In this meeting, many matters are involved, and the key point is the protection of their own interests and the redistribution of resources. Those commanders are all smiling on the surface but not in agreement at heart, especially those from Zone C, who have been eyeing our Rong Clan Holy Armor for a long time.”
Hearing Xiao Xiu say this, Guangyao’s eyes lit up, “Are you saying the commander is being sarcastic? He actually wants to use Ye Zhongming’s hand to teach those from Zone C a lesson?”
“I may not know about others, but I still understand my brother. It’s highly likely that’s the case. Think about it; no matter how much they dislike each other, they ultimately belong to the resistance zone. They can’t fight to the death with other zones, right? If we can’t take action, we will have to endure the pressure from other zones. If they had anything of equal value to the Rong Clan Holy Armor, that would be different. But do they? No! They are just here to take advantage; my brother is under a lot of pressure.”
Xiao Xiu’s tone was gentle, “Now, with this opportunity, even though it’s taken advantage of Ye Zhongming and Cloud Summit Villa, it can stir up some trouble, distract everyone’s attention, and show them Cloud Summit’s strength, letting them see we have such strong support. This way, we can have more initiative in future meetings.”