An Mian softened as she looked at Su Ya, who appeared pitiful and downcast.
She was just that kind-hearted…
"Come in," An Mian said, allowing Su Ya into her room. "What do you want?"
Su Ya forced a bitter smile. "You don't have to be so hostile towards me. Just like you, I care about Chen Zhong."
"Bah—shameless!" An Mian immediately grew angry, her cheeks puffing up in indignation. "If you cared about Chen Zhong, how could you dump him for that Qin Jun?"
Su Ya's face twisted in deep sorrow and pain as she shook her head. "I didn't have a choice. You know Qin Jun's background. He threatened to ruin my father's career if I didn't stay with him."
An Mian's eyes widened in shock—she hadn't expected this.
But she quickly asked, "Then why didn't you let Chen Zhong leave when we were at the school gate?"
Su Ya let out another bitter smile. "If I had let him go, with Qin Jun's personality, he would have made sure Chen Zhong stayed, or maybe even killed him. That's why I acted like I didn't care about him, to make Qin Jun think I no longer had feelings for Chen Zhong. It was the only way to protect him."
An Mian was stunned, but she quickly believed Su Ya. To her, Qin Jun was nothing but a villain, and Su Ya's explanation made perfect sense.
An Feng had always shielded An Mian, not wanting her to get involved in politics. As a result, she grew up with an extremely naive and kind-hearted nature.
Especially seeing the genuine sorrow on Su Ya's face, An Mian couldn't bring herself to doubt her.
"You've really had it tough…" An Mian started to comfort Su Ya instead.
She remembered the things Chen Zhong had told her and couldn't help but share them with Su Ya. After all, in her eyes, Su Ya had been forced into this situation and genuinely cared for Chen Zhong. She was a good person.
Given that, An Mian naturally felt the need to tell Su Ya everything so she could prepare herself.
However, as Su Ya listened to An Mian, even though her expression remained calm, her heart was in turmoil.
The apocalypse? Evolutionary talents? SSS-grade talent seeds???
How did Chen Zhong know about this?
But Su Ya quickly realized that this information was her ticket to regaining Qin Jun's favor!
An Mian asked, "Su Ya, we're planning to leave here tonight. Will you come with us?"
Looking at An Mian's sincere face, Su Ya could only sneer inwardly.
What a fool!
Even though An Mian was the governor's daughter, her stupidity and naivety would surely drag Chen Zhong into hell!
If she were in An Mian's position, Su Ya was certain she would have achieved great things!
But alas, her humble origins…
Thankfully, she still had Qin Jun to lean on…
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Su Ya shook her head gently. "No, and An Mian, don't tell Chen Zhong that I came by."
"Why not?"
A trace of guilt flashed across Su Ya's face. "No matter what, I'm the one who abandoned him and hurt him deeply. Besides, you two are together now. I think you're better suited for him. I don't want to interfere with your relationship."
Hearing this, An Mian felt even more favorably towards Su Ya. It turned out she had completely misunderstood her before!
An Mian nodded. "Don't worry, I won't tell him. But what about you, Su Ya?"
Su Ya let out a bitter laugh. "Qin Jun isn't so bad to me. As long as I serve him carefully, I'll be safe. Let Chen Zhong continue to hate me; it's better for everyone that way."
An Mian sighed. "Su Ya, you've really had it tough."
After a moment's thought, Su Ya took out a protective amulet and handed it to An Mian, saying sorrowfully, "This is a protective charm I got earlier. I'm giving it to you as a blessing."
An Mian accepted the amulet and carefully hung it on her waist, nodding. "Su Ya, I'll definitely keep it with me!"
Su Ya smiled faintly before turning to leave.
As An Mian stayed behind in her room, a sense of melancholy washed over her. She hadn't expected Su Ya to be such a good person. She had truly misjudged her…
Once Su Ya left An Mian's room, the sorrow on her face vanished, replaced by a cold smirk.
What a naive fool...
She had easily extracted valuable information, but Su Ya hadn't expected Chen Zhong to know so much!
They were planning to leave the compound...
A glint of malice flashed in Su Ya's eyes. The protective charm she had just given An Mian contained a GPS tracker...
With that charm, no matter where Chen Zhong and the others went, Qin Jun would know...
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"Evolver...
SSS-grade talent seed...
Alternate dimension dungeons…"
In the room, Qin Jun was lounging as he enjoyed a massage from Xie Han, squinting at Su Ya, who stood before him.
"Chen Zhong told her all this?"
Su Ya nodded. "Yes, it's what Chen Zhong told An Mian."
Qin Jun narrowed his eyes further, finally confirming Chen Zhong's identity.
No wonder this useless nobody with no background suddenly became the Chosen One of fortune. He was a reborn individual!
And his obsession with leaving the quarantine zone—he wanted to reach that alternate dimension dungeon and obtain the SSS-grade talent seed!
A smile spread across Qin Jun's face. It was a good thing he hadn't killed Chen Zhong outright. Otherwise, wouldn't he have missed out on the SSS-grade talent seed?
Qin Jun looked at Su Ya again and nodded approvingly. "You did well."
He had to admit, Su Ya had given him quite the pleasant surprise.
Originally, he had thought Su Ya was just a plaything, someone he could discard when he grew bored. But Su Ya had proven that she was more than just a plaything.
She was a valuable asset...
And for people who were useful, Qin Jun was always very generous...
Even Xie Han, who was beside Qin Jun, couldn't help but look at Su Ya with newfound respect.
She had always looked down on Su Ya, even to the point of disdain.
But today, Su Ya's performance had truly made Xie Han see her in a new light.
Qin Jun chuckled and asked Su Ya, "You did well, Su Ya. What do you want?"
Su Ya leaned closer, her fragrant breath caressing Qin Jun's face, igniting a spark of desire in him. Physically, Su Ya was undeniably a top-tier beauty!
"Qin Jun, I want to be your woman, at least one of them. Please don't discard me."
Though Su Ya had once been Qin Jun's official girlfriend, she was a very practical woman.
She knew very well that given Qin Jun's status, it was impossible for her to be his only woman, let alone his main wife.
Moreover, if the apocalypse truly arrived as Chen Zhong had predicted, the Qin family's power would likely make them one of the rulers in the post-apocalyptic world!
Becoming one of Qin Jun's women would elevate her status to something entirely different from before!
Hearing her request, Qin Jun couldn't help but burst into laughter.
What a… ambitious and cunning woman!
He had almost misjudged her.
But Qin Jun didn't dislike this version of Su Ya.
He had been taught from a young age that loyalty was the least valuable currency.
Because as long as you were powerful enough, others' loyalty would be unwavering.
And if you became weak, even the most loyal would eventually waver...
A woman like Su Ya, with ambition and capability, was someone Qin Jun could value.
In contrast, if Su Ya were just a foolish woman who loved him sincerely, Qin Jun wouldn't hesitate to discard her...
But Su Ya cautiously made another request, "Qin Jun, my parents and younger sister are still in our hometown. I just called them, and they're safe for now, but they can't leave the quarantine zone without a pass. If possible, could you send someone to bring them to a safe place?"
As she made this request, Su Ya's face showed genuine concern.
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(A/N)- please don't forget to give power stones and reviews so I know if i should continue this novel or not.