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An Xiaolu.
Listening to her elegant and graceful name evokes the essence of a girl from the water towns of Jiangnan, and paired with her sweet and lovely face, it is hard to associate her with decisiveness in battle.
In front of Zheng Yifan, she resembled a well-behaved kitten. Yet, the surging Vital Energy within her told Zheng Yifan that this young girl possessed formidable strength and extraordinary combat abilities.
"An Xiaolu, I've remembered your name. Now let's clear away the remaining hallucinogen in your system and get out of here. The smell is truly unbearable," Zheng Yifan said as he stood up and led An Xiaolu out of the factory.
The sun outside had already dipped toward the west, leaving behind a trace of warmth that would soon fade away.
A sliver of the setting sun brought a melancholic beauty as the young girl walked toward the parking area, her delicate features illuminated by the evening light.
Whistles echoed around them; the members of the Guard Camp had spent enough time with Zheng Yifan to know his temperament.
"You rascals! All you do is gawk at pretty girls. Didn’t you notice I was back? Is dinner ready? If not, I’ll let the beautiful girl here deal with you!" Zheng Yifan laughed heartily as he walked into the center of the convoy with An Xiaolu.
Outside was the prepared Machine Gun Fortress, vehicles forming a barricade while heavy weapons had been completely exhausted, leaving only their last means of combat.
The Machine Guns still had their own Superpower. The battle against the Giant Mother Zombie had nearly depleted their resources. It was fortunate that Zheng Yifan returned in time; otherwise, they would have faced dire consequences.
Yet now, they were in the mood to tease a pretty girl and occasionally share a few risqué jokes to lighten the atmosphere.
"This is An Xiaolu. She should be joining us moving forward. If left to find her way to the Gathering Place on her own, she’d probably get lost," Zheng Yifan decided her fate without seeking her consent.
There was no choice; for now, no one at Hope Gathering Place could subdue her. He could only keep her close by his side, ensuring she remained within his sight.
Once they reached Hope Gathering Place, if she were to go on a rampage or harbor ill intentions, Zheng Yifan wouldn’t be able to stop her. However, being by his side gave him confidence that even if chaos ensued, he could handle it.
All of this stemmed from his own formidable strength.
"I'll go with you. I wouldn't have the face to meet them if I ran into them," the young girl said, lowering her head to examine her toes closely.
"Take a break! You must be tired too. Later we’ll have a nice meal together. I guarantee it will make your taste buds dance!" Zheng Yifan gently brushed his hand against her nose with a smile as he walked toward his vehicle.
"Ah! If my taste buds dance away, I won’t be pretty anymore!" The young girl exclaimed adorably.
Everyone burst into hearty laughter.
Zheng Yifan slowly walked into his compartment with a smile on his face.
He needed to prepare a grand feast, a meal that would allow them to indulge thoroughly.
There was no particular reason; he simply felt hungry himself. That was all.
In half an hour, over a dozen tables of French cuisine, meticulously prepared by a renowned French chef, were ready. Such exquisite dishes were nearly impossible to savor in the Apocalyptic World.
“Dinner is served!” Just those three words sent the ravenous comrades rushing to Zheng Yifan's door like hungry wolves pouncing on their prey, eagerly carrying out the food. A dozen makeshift dining tables had already been set up and cleaned spotless, not a speck of dust in sight.
Everyone acted like obedient children, placing their utensils neatly in front of themselves after bringing the dishes to the table. Their eyes, however, remained fixed on the array of delicious food, even though the dishes had yet to be uncovered.
After fighting for their lives, they needed such a feast. As for the members of the Raging Dragon Exploration Team, they were not yet qualified to taste such delicacies; this could almost be considered a private benefit for the Guard Camp.
“What’s going on?” Among everyone, only An Xiaolu remained confused. Watching the boisterous soldiers suddenly turn into well-behaved children, all respectfully waiting for something, was quite a sight.
With so many plates on the table, even a fool would know there was food inside.
Just looking at it made it clear that their meal would be of high quality. Surely there would be canned goods!
Yes, in her mind, a can of Braised Pork was the best delicacy in this post-apocalyptic world.
She once had a can that she treasured for over a year, but it was ultimately opened by some bad people. There was nothing she could do; she had to painfully eat half of it.
As for the other half, it had long been snatched away by other survivors.
Those people knew she wouldn’t harm herself and always had various demands of this fragile girl.
“Give it a try! And if there’s anything on your mind, let it out. I don’t want anyone in my team hiding things. Keeping things bottled up makes life burdensome and weakens one’s fighting spirit,” Zheng Yifan said calmly.
As he took his seat, everyone seemed to lean forward eagerly like students awaiting their teacher's next words.
"Let's eat. Today, drinking is allowed. Each person can have no more than three bottles of beer and five ounces of liquor. After the meal, everyone will take turns keeping watch. If anything happens, activate the alarm!" Zheng Yifan said in a procedural manner before lifting the lid off his plate.
The Cheese Baked Lobster was a very ordinary dish, but in the hands of a master, it showcased a different flavor. The fragrant and sweet cheese combined with the fresh and enticing lobster created a dish with distinct layers of taste, crafted with over a dozen top-quality seasonings, steaming hot.
The warriors could hardly contain themselves; they had waited so long for this delicious meal that their mouths were practically watering.
Each warrior instinctively opened their plates.
Inside were mouthwatering delicacies: a steak for each person as the main course, accompanied by several exquisite pastries for dessert.
No one cared about appetizers or drinks anymore. Gorging themselves was what these warriors loved most.
Zheng Yifan mingled with them, toasting and downing drink after drink. Han Rui and Li Li also set aside their ladylike demeanor to join in the feasting, while An Xiaolu clearly struggled to adapt to this lifestyle, appearing somewhat awkward.
"Loosen up! We're all friends here; there's no need for formality. Is it that mountain delicacies and ocean treasures don't suit your taste? We're just rough folks who might eat a bit coarsely; don't take it to heart," Zheng Yifan said, grabbing the tail of a lobster and quickly devouring it. Superpowered individuals were all big eaters; when faced with good food, they naturally indulged.
"How could that be? This is lobster—real lobsters weighing over three pounds! In this post-apocalyptic world, they don't come cheap. I've only seen them from afar," An Xiaolu slowly regained her conversational pace amidst Zheng Yifan's feasting, her mouth also filled with shrimp as she experienced what it felt like to be a rich tycoon.
Her final defenses gradually crumbled; perhaps it was Zheng Yifan's boisterous nature that broke through her barriers. As she lowered her head to eat, An Xiaolu finally decided to share her own story. (To be continued...)
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