They believed Sun Muyang was more likely to fail. In their eyes, unless Park Su was blind, there was no way he would choose Sun Muyang over Xu Nuo.
Park Su, with clear vision, easily avoided Sun Muyang's lunge, stepping aside and letting him fall to the ground.
Laughter erupted from the corner where those men watched, waiting for his humiliation.
Sun Muyang couldn't believe Park Su avoided his embrace. He had always pursued him relentlessly. How could he now just stand there, coldly watching him fall without offering a hand?
Panic set in. Was Park Su truly devoid of any feelings for him? But he couldn't accept that—this was his last chance.
Struggling to his feet, with a wounded expression, he implored, "Park Su, don't you recognize me? I'm Sun Muyang. We were close in college. You even pursued me!"
Glancing at Xu Nuo's cold, merciless eyes, he hesitated but continued, hoping for sympathy. He realized Park Su might no longer be infatuated with him.
Why? Park Su had once been determined to win him over, doing so much for him.
His gaze shifted to Xu Nuo. Was it because of him? He had admired Xu Nuo once.
But now, Xu Nuo's constant humiliation and beatings filled him with hatred. No one would tolerate such treatment.
Yet, this man was destroying his last hope. He couldn't give up. Returning would only bring more ridicule and oppression.
Desperate, he mentioned their past, hoping Park Su would show some leniency and take him in, freeing him from his wretched life.
Before Park Su could respond, Xu Nuo, seething, was restrained by Park Su. "Sun Muyang, I know it's you, but our relationship ended before the apocalypse. I thought you understood that.
And why tell my boyfriend I pursued you? Trying to cause trouble? He knows our past, so your words mean nothing.
We did plan to find you, as I once cared for you. Now, I have someone else. I'm not going to pursue you. Find your own happiness; I won't interfere."
As for us, there's no need to meet again. Don't look for me, and I won't look for you either."
Sun Muyang, realizing he had no chance to speak before Park Su shut him down, hurriedly said, "Park Su! You can't treat me like this! I don't mind that you've fallen for someone else or that you left me back then.
But my life is terrible now. I know it was wrong to use you, but I did care for you. I bought you gifts, we were friends for three years, and there was some affection, right?
If I go back, they'll bully me again. Please, help me, Park Su. Even if it was wrong not to be with you back then, haven't you found someone better now?
I just want to escape those people and the place I'm stuck in. Their leader is a perverted man who likes men and has strange fetishes. Look at the bruises he left on me!"
He cried, showing his wounds, desperate to use Park Su as a lifeline to escape his current situation.
Having spent over three years with Park Su, he knew his greatest strength and weakness was his soft heart and kindness.
Though they could never be together, Sun Muyang hoped that their past closeness and his current pitiful state would compel Park Su to help him.
However, Park Su had seen Sun Muyang's unrepentant expression when he confessed to trying to kill him. Realizing that Sun Muyang might betray him again, he couldn't bring himself to help.
Xu Nuo, seeing Park Su's hesitation, feared he might relent and foolishly aid Sun Muyang. He was about to intervene when Park Su spoke first.
"Sun Muyang, I know you're trying to play on my emotions to get my help. But I can't help you.
Ignoring you and letting you fend for yourself in this apocalyptic world is the most leniency I can offer. Asking for my help is impossible.
I know it's unfair to blame everything on you, but I can't help it. Seeing your face reminds me of all you've done, and it makes me very uncomfortable."
I have no reason or obligation to help others while making myself uncomfortable. I believe that with your intelligence, you can survive well in the apocalypse without my assistance.
So, rely on yourself. Meeting you today and speaking to you was only to tell you that I have found my partner. I hope you won't disturb me or my partner in the future. That's all."
With that, he took Xu Nuo's hand and started to walk away, leaving Sun Muyang stunned. How could the man who once pursued him so fervently, who would have plucked the stars from the sky for him, treat him like this now?
He admitted he had used Park Su, but did it warrant such treatment? He hadn't done anything truly unforgivable. Besides, Park Su had willingly allowed himself to be used. Why should all the blame fall on him?
He just needed a little help. Why wouldn't Park Su assist him? Especially when he saw those lurking in the corner, ready to continue tormenting him once they realized Park Su wouldn't help.
Desperate, he grabbed Park Su's leg again, "Park Su, I know I was wrong. I'm not as terrible as you think.
I really need your help. I can't go back; they'll kill me or worse. Please, help me. I'll be grateful and do anything for you!"
Park Su never imagined seeing Sun Muyang so humbled, begging tearfully. But instead of satisfaction, he felt a twinge of sadness.
He had once adored this man, saving his last bit of food for him even in the apocalypse. Yet, in the end, Sun Muyang had pushed him into a horde of zombies for his own future.
Sun Muyang was an ungrateful wretch by nature. Park Su knew this well, having seen his true colors upon returning to the apocalypse. Even if he helped him now, Sun Muyang wouldn't be truly grateful and might even mock his foolishness.
That's why he refused to help. Using his wood-based ability, he shook off Sun Muyang's hands.
Sun Muyang felt an invisible force push him away, leaving him sitting on the ground in shock. "Are you an ability user too?" he asked, astonished.
Xu Nuo's patience had reached its limit. When Sun Muyang touched Park Su's leg, he wanted to throw him out. If not for Park Su wanting to handle it himself, Sun Muyang wouldn't be sitting there unharmed.
Seeing Park Su push him away, Xu Nuo frowned, "So what if he's an ability user?He earned his strength through countless life-and-death battles in the apocalypse, unlike some who rely on others or their limited connections to climb up.Since my beloved has said he won't help you, why are you still trying to win him over? Do you think I'm invisible?I am not as soft-hearted as Park Su. I wouldn't hesitate to cripple your limbs, leaving you in a state where you can neither live nor die."