Upon hearing Manager Zhao's words, Liao Dong narrowed his eyes and scrutinized him, his mind filled with uncertainty.
Manager Zhao, whose full name is Zhao Dequan, oversees the restaurant on the second floor of the hotel they're in. In a sense, they're colleagues.
However, Zhao Dequan is usually indifferent towards him, barely engaging in conversation more than once or twice a week.
Liao Dong found it puzzling that Zhao Dequan was suddenly showing such enthusiasm. Despite his confusion, Liao Dong didn't overthink it and simply asked Zhao Dequan for an explanation.
Zhao Dequan didn't hold back and shared his observations. He's a meticulous person and after being defeated by Lu Yu previously, he naturally harbored thoughts of revenge.
But since he couldn't defeat Lu Yu, he had to redirect those people to other rooms. After some persuasion, survivors in other rooms let them in. Coincidentally, the room he entered was the same one where Lu Yu had killed Chen Fei.
\When he arrived, those guys were discussing Lu Yu's awakened ability. Upon learning that Lu Yu was the one with the awakened ability, he was taken aback. He wondered if people could truly awaken supernatural powers and found the idea thrilling.
Initially, he was contemplating how to exact revenge on Lu Yu. But now, he was unsure how to proceed.
In his boredom, he noticed a vortex of silver light spots in a hidden corner of the clothing store across the street from the window. This observation sparked an idea in his mind a plan to use Lu Yu to achieve his own ends. Although he didn't know what the silver vortex was, he believed that as long as he could deceive Lu Yu, he could severely harm him, even if it didn't result in his death.
Then, he could do whatever he wanted with him.
As for Liao Dong?
He considered him a mad fool. His presence was a threat to his own status. It would be better if he died outside.
After all, many people had already died outside. One more wouldn't make a difference, and one less wouldn't either.
Even though the end of the world had only been a reality for less than four hours, after he went to Zhang Ming's room, he quickly gained the trust of those people due to his position as the manager of a this hotel.
He inadvertently became the leader of that group of people. He didn't care about the position of the leader. But the group of people seemed to have found a pillar of support and kept asking him what to do next.
This gave him a sense of being needed. This feeling was different from being a hotel manager at ordinary times, and it made him very addicted.
Especially when he saw a beautiful young woman with a child among the survivors, he was even more excited! So his mind was quickly filled with something called ambition.
After listening to Zhao Dequan's narration, Liao Dong looked surprised.
"He has weapons?
And abilities?"
"Exactly!"
Zhao Dequan nodded seriously "As long as we can cooperate with him, our chances of going to the opposite side can be increased by at least half!"
"Hehe, Lao Zhao, what's your purpose?"
Liao Dong is not a fool, he saw through Zhao Dequan's trick at a glance.
"Purpose?"
Zhao Dequan was stunned for a moment "What purpose can I have?"
"You think I don't know what kind of person you are?"
Liao Dong was disdainful.
After all, Zhao Dequan is a manager, and his acting skills are very good. Seeing Liao Dong's expression, he can't help but smile awkwardly!
"Uh… Haha, well, I didn't expect you to be not fooled!
Okay, I admit that I have my own thoughts!"
"But it's not a big deal. It's just that I'm used to being Sheltered, and I'm not suitable for fighting and killing.
If I want to survive in such a dangerous environment, I can only rely on you, Captain Liao!"
"The two of us are not only colleagues, but we are still on the same boat. If you can get some powerful treasures, can't I also get some protection?"
"Oh?
So that's the case?
I'll say you're really a useless person…"
Hearing Zhao Dequan's words, Liao Dong laughed, and he no longer had too many worries in his heart.
Because what Zhao Dequan said is also true. The relationship between the two is indeed very general, but how can they be considered half acquaintances?
If he becomes powerful, he will definitely take care of him more or less.
"Okay, I understand!"
…
"Hey, brother, don't knock on our room, this is our room, there's no one else in it!"
Just when Liao Dong and Manager Zhao were discussing how to go to the opposite side. !
A man in charge of gathering survivors just came across Lu Yu's room.
He raised his right hand and wanted to knock on the door of the storage room opposite Lu Yu!
Xue Li, who had already heard the movement in the corridor, went out early and stopped him.
"Is that so?
Okay…"
Although the man was puzzled, he didn't think much of it.
But in the next two rooms, Xue Li and Shi Lei wouldn't let them knock, so he was a little puzzled.
But fortunately, he didn't have time to care about this at this time.
After calling all the survivors on Lu Yu's side, he walked to Xue Li.
"Can't a few of you come with me?"
"You can go ahead first, we'll be right there in few minutes!"
"OK!"
Hearing this, the man no longer doubted.
After the man left, Xue Li opened the door and looked at Lu Yu.
"Lu Shao, is it okay?"
"It's all right!"
Looking at Yan Yun in front of him, Lu Yu nodded with satisfaction.
Yan Yun's hair was tightly bound into a practical ponytail. Her usual elegant attire had been replaced by a loose-fitting T-shirt, and the once-flowing skirt had given way to a pair of well-worn jeans.
Completing the transformation, she wore a variegated sports jacket that concealed her delicate figure.
Despite the makeshift ensemble, Yan Yun's appearance remained clean and unassuming. A touch of makeup had subtly altered her complexion, and a black lady's mask now obscured her features. It was a disguise, a necessary precaution in their perilous world.
But where had these items come from?
The answer lay with Lu Yu, their resourceful leader. In their hidden arsenal, weapons were not the only treasures. It housed an assortment of living materials, clothing, accessories, and even cosmetics. Everything one might need to blend in or disappear.
Yan Yun hesitated, her eyes pleading as she faced Lu Yu.
"Must I dress like this?"
Lu Yu's smile was both reassuring and pragmatic. "Yes," he replied.
"Our usual attire would attract too much attention. Trouble is the last thing we need."
Yan Yun sighed.
"I'm not afraid of trouble, but I'll defer to your judgment."
She had wanted to call it ugly, but she understood the stakes. Lu Yu was their leader now, and she would follow his arrangements even if it meant donning this peculiar disguise.
In this post-apocalyptic world, survival demanded adaptability. Yan Yun's transformation was more than skin-deep; it was a testament to their resilience and the lengths they would go to protect themselves. Lu Yu's foresight had equipped them not only with weapons but also with the tools of deception.
And so, they stepped out into the dangerous unknown, cloaked in anonymity, ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead.
…
Soon Lu Yu took the weapon and brought Ding Feng and Yan Yun to the back of the main force.
After Shi Lei and Xue Li made some preparations according to Lu Yu's instructions.
They followed along and watched the fun.
"Xiaoyong, look, that woman over there!"
In the crowd outside the corridor, the thin man quickly turned the yellow hair beside him with his hands.
Yellow hair is a little irritable.
"What time is it, do you still have the time to look at women?"
"No, this woman is so Beautiful."
Hearing this, Huang Mao was also stunned, and followed the thin man's gaze.
A woman wearing gold-rimmed glasses, but with delicate facial features, appeared in their sight.
Despite the presence of a handsome, tall man standing beside her, the woman seemed to captivate everyone around her.
Men, regardless of their own companions, couldn't help but steal glances at her. Her allure was undeniable.
Her figure was exquisite every curve suggesting both elegance and sensuality. Huang Mao, observing from a distance, found himself swallowing involuntarily.
"Tsk tsk," he muttered, unable to tear his eyes away. "She's truly…"
The thin man interrupted, pride evident in his voice.
"Didn't I tell you?
Look at that peach-shaped beauty. I'd love to approach her."
"Approach her?"
Huang Mao's tone turned serious.
"Do you want to end up like Brother Fei?"
The mention of Brother Fei sent a shiver down the thin man's spine. He glanced around nervously.
"Why bring him up?
I'm not scared."
Huang Mao scoffed. "Don't underestimate our enemies.
Look!"
He gestured toward the woman, who was now leading a man in Lu Yu's direction.
The thin man's eyes widened.
"Wait, does she really know that kid?"
Assistant Liao Dong, overhearing Manager Zhao's words, narrowed his eyes. Zhao Dequan, as he was formally known, had just piqued his curiosity.
What connection did this mysterious woman have with Lu Yu?
The intrigue deepened, and Liao Dong's mind raced with questions.
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