Xu Yan Ze felt his heart turn cold the instant Xiang Han shook his head. It was as if he'd gone back to the time when the Turkic physician had just poisoned Xiang Han; happy for a moment and dropping into the abyss of despair the next moment.
But he quickly recovered and comforted himself: It can't be true, it can't be. Before fainting, he definitely heard the little fool say 'yes'. He'd admitted it himself.
Moreover, if he carefully analysed it, he suddenly noticed many hints. The first time they met, Wu Han's gaze towards him was full of ambiguous sentiments, it felt a little familiar. Afterwards, he even found many ways to approach him and catch his attention…
Xu Yan Ze couldn't help but think the little fool must have retained memories from the last world and had recognised him long ago. Right, after being rejected by him, he had even sung a song by Xu Xian to hint to him. Wife, wife, wasn't it Little Fool's favourite title for him in their last world?
When he shouted 'Yan Ze', it must be hoping that he would remember? But not only had he not remembered, he even told the little fool to not call him that. How sad must he have been?
The more Xu Yan Ze thought about it, the more he understood. Little Fool must have realised that he'd remembered and was fine now, so he was throwing a tantrum to make him feel anxious to understand what it felt to be forgotten by your lover.
Xiang Han had also just recovered. He hurriedly shook his head. "No, I spoke wrongly. I meant… you're right. I'm L-Little Fool."
With a sigh of relief, Xu Yan Ze thought to himself: Just as I thought. Little Fool was only trying to make him panic but his heart was still soft when he saw him upset, so he quickly admitted it.
He pulled the other person into his arms for a tight embrace. His voice was soft and hoarse when he spoke, "You don't have to explain. I understand everything."
U-Understand what? Xiang Han was confused.
The melon-eating team's eyes were wide open. Captain, this development… isn't it too fast?
Xu Yan Ze didn't blame Xiang Han, and could even empathise with him. Who told him to be so cold to Little Fool, hurt his feelings, and even make him eat expired food, not allowing him to use his cup…
Sigh, although he didn't have memories at that time, Little Fool must still have been hurt despite knowing the reason.
He sighed softly and lifted his injured right hand to gently touch Xiang Han's head, unconsciously tightening his hold further. His heart was full of joy from having regained something previously lost.
He watched the little fool's body be reduced to bone ash, little by little, in the last world. At that time, his heart had been filled with nothing but despair and pain. He never imagined that he would come back and meet the little fool again…
Xiang Han instinctively grabbed his hand and spoke softly, "You're still hurt, don't move about recklessly."
"Okay." Xu Yan Ze looked at him warmly, his voice tender. Although he quickly released his hands, Xu Yan Ze still hugged him, not bearing to part with him for a single moment.
Was this really Captain Xu? Wu Han, what the hell did you do to Captain Xu during the treatment? Why did he suddenly become like this?
The melon-eating group couldn't bear to look any longer, but their ears were still perked up, listening for juicy gossip.
"Little Fool, when did you remember it? Or…" Xu Yan Ze's words were full of hesitation. He suddenly remembered that the little fool seemed to have an ex-girlfriend?
Little Fool must have not remembered it then, or maybe he transmigrated halfway through, just like how he went into the previous world. Xu Yan Ze was extremely sure, he refused to believe that Xiang Han would date a girl while he had his memories.
"Uh, that…" Xiang Han glanced at the melon-eating group before lowering his voice. "When I was abandoned in City X, I accidentally hit my head and… recovered my memories."
"As expected." Xu Yan Ze rubbed his head with distress as he thought about the reason why Xiang Han had been abandoned in City X. A murderous light flashed across his eyes.
He couldn't do anything to the Emperor, but this girl… he had a lot of time to deal with her.
"Don't worry, I will make her pay."
"Who?" Xiang Han didn't understand it until Xu Yan Ze said it was the female lead. He 'oh'ed and agreed, "That's right. Their team just left, so the situation at the petrol station must be their doing. We can't let them off!"
He remembered Big A saying that the bell must have been the female lead's ploy and gnashed his teeth. This female lead refuses to give up. It looks like if he doesn't play her to death, he wouldn't be able to rest in peace. This danger can't be kept around.
Once the others heard it was the female lead's doing, they were filled with indignation.
Xu Yan Ze patted Xiang Han's head and said softly, "Don't worry, no matter where she hides, I will find her."
That woman bore hatred against his Little Fool. With the lesson from his last world, there was no way he could allow such a threat to exist.
Xiang Han nodded amidst his confusion. Although the female lead had gone to Jiangzhou base, it wouldn't be long before she went to Shuguang base. It was only a matter of time before they met, so he wasn't worried, but…
Seeing that Xu Yan Ze still hadn't brought that up until now, he felt a little worried. During dinner time, he directly broached the subject, "Captain, previously…"
"Call me Yan Ze." Xu Yan Ze's gaze was earnest when he looked at Xiang Han, as if there were stars in them. He saw Xiang Han be stunned into silence and lowered his voice to coax him, "Just like before, call me Yan Ze, alright?"
Xiang Han grabbed his chest and choked down his saliva. He suddenly wanted to sing: Back then, you didn't allow me to call you that, so be it. Now, you want to use the beauty trap and get me to call you again…
"Cough, cough…" He cleared his throat. "Then… Yan Ze, previously when I pushed you, it's because…"
Xu Yan Ze suddenly pulled him into his arms and sighed deeply. "You don't need to say anymore. I already understand."
"Huh? You understand it again?" Xiang Han scratched his head, wanting to know what exactly he understood.
Xu Yan Ze glanced at the rest some distance away and the latter hurriedly looked away, busying themselves.
When Xu Yan Ze retracted his gaze, the group let out a collective sigh of relief while Xu Lele boasted, "I was right. They were childhood sweethearts. It's a dog-blood amnesia and tragic story… you guys didn't believe me, tch."
Everyone raised a thumb. "Yeah, yeah, yeah. It's Xu Lele who has the most foresight."
Xu Yan Ze leaned closer to Xiang Han and spoke, "I know. You must have heard me shout 'Wu Han' and remembered that I said I was pushed by someone into a horde of zombies…at that time, neither of us had any chance of surviving. You must have wanted me to continue to live on in the other world, that's why you pushed me, right?"
Xiang Han: "…" Big brother! I really hadn't thought of such a reason. You're really amazing. Thanks a lot!
Xu Yan Ze tightened his hold further and sighed gently. "You…you're too silly! Didn't you realise that after I cross over, you'll be left all alone? What would you do then?"
Xiang Han was truly embarrassed. He really hadn't thought about it. He only wanted to say that his mind went blank after being kissed, so he lost control and pushed him. He never expected that Xu Yan Ze would cook up such a perfect reason for him. Moreover… it was much better than the one he had.
After listening to his words, Xiang Han was touched. In comparison, he felt that the reason Xu Yan Ze provided was much better so he could only thicken his skin and play along. "Actually, after you transmigrated over, you managed to block the zombies so I had time to escape."
But afraid that Xu Yan Ze wouldn't be pleased, he added another line. "If you were bitten, I still have a way to save you. But if the both of us get bitten, it'll be over. That's why…"
"I understand." Not only did Xu Yan Ze not blame him, he instead hugged Xiang Han even tighter and planted a kiss on his forehead.
In a distance, Xu Lele covered her face and whispered, "What the fuck? Is that really Captain? Spreading dog food everywhere, I feel like he's changed…"
Tan Wei glanced at her before sighing in relief. The baby-faced man seemed to glance subtly at his wife.
"But, I seem to have heard from Xu Lele that you saved me?" Hearing how Xiang Han said he could save him, Xu Yan Ze lifted his injured hand.
"Ahem, not really." Xiang Han explained softly, "After you were surrounded by zombies, there was an explosive mental force that caused a huge headache. Then, all the zombies fell and I heard that even the crystal nuclei were shattered…"
When Xu Yan Ze recalled his grief in the last world, there seemed to have been an extreme mania that engulfed him, causing the people around him to fall. But what was that? He couldn't remember no matter how he tried and only felt a pain in his temples. At this time, Xiang Han's voice floated over and he recovered.
"…I have a plant-based ability. I can purify the zombie virus. I saw that you had transmigrated back so I saved you."
"Plant-based?" Xu Yan Ze's attention was quickly caught. "I've never heard of a plant-based ability being able to purify the zombie virus. It should be a mutated ability," he said with a frown.
Now that Xu Yan Ze had regained his memories, Xiang Han was no longer afraid of exposing himself. He quickly confessed, "Apart from purification, I can also grow and control plants."
Xu Yan Ze remembered the three watermelons and instantly understood. "You must have suffered greatly over the last two years."
How difficult was it for a young master without any combat experience to survive in the apocalypse? Moreover, his Little Fool…had to bring along that woman and her family.
When he remembered this, murderous intent washed over his eyes. He hated himself for not meeting the other man two years ago. But he was disappointed when he recalled how he had yet to transmigrate, so even if they met, he wouldn't have recognised him.
"It wasn't…too hard."
Although it was hard, that was the original host. Xiang Han hurriedly changed the topic, "In fact, when I saved you, the melon-eating group…ah, no, the mercenaries all saw…"
Xu Yan Ze glanced over, his expression unknown. The team couldn't help shivering and shrank their necks.
"Don't worry, they won't tell others." Xu Yan Ze consoled him. He still had an understanding of the team, they were all trustworthy.
Xiang Han immediately asked hopefully, "In that case, I want to eat roasted corn, can I?"
Once he recalled the bitter days of eating dried biscuits, Xu Yan Ze couldn't help but feel a deep heartache. But when he looked around, he could only answer with difficulty, "Little Fool, bear with it a little more. Once we reach Shuguang base…"
"Ahem, I meant I want to speed up the growth of the corn, so we can roast it…" Realising that he misunderstood, Xiang Han quickly explained.
Xu Yan Ze was silent for a moment before saying helplessly, "Alright. Actually, that's common for most plant-ability users. But these people are very rare and have been snatched up by the bigger bases… that's why you shouldn't use it in front of outsiders."
Xiang Han took out his seeds excitedly. But when he heard the last part, he lowered his voice and said, "I'll only tell you."
Xu Yan Ze's eyes lit up. He gave an 'en' and planted a kiss against Xiang Han's ear. Ever since Xiang Han admitted he was Jin Bao Han, the grin hadn't left his face.
Xiang Han nudged him. "Stop moving. I'll give you some corn later."
Xu Lele and the others could only cover their faces. "I can't bear to watch…I can't…"