Apocalypse: After Being Reborn, I Stocked Up on All Supplies-Chapter 241 - What Do You See in Her
Chapter 241: Chapter 241: What Do You See in Her?
Chapter 241: Chapter 241: What Do You See in Her?
The area where the map had burned into ashes now held a small puddle of water, which quickly froze over.
Brother Song did not directly answer Jiang Yan’s question.
He frowned, stood up, and carefully crushed the burnt map with his foot before sitting back down on the ice block and looking at Jiang Yan.
“Jiang Yan, do you believe that all the natural disasters we are experiencing now could be man-made?”
“You haven’t answered my previous question yet.” Jiang Yan’s patience was limited.
She got up and sat on the ice bed, wrapping her arms around herself and lifting one leg in a pose that seemed somewhat condescending, creating not only a physical but also a psychological distance between them.
After a while, he started talking again, “Actually, I am with the official government.”
“Oh?” Jiang Yan raised an eyebrow, surprised for a second before pretending to know nothing,
“Aren’t you directly taking orders from Mo Jingsheng at Yaoben Base?”
“Yes, but that doesn’t conflict with my status as a government official. It’s a long story, and I will explain it to you in detail when we have the chance. What I can tell you right now is that the powers behind the major bases are using the natural disasters to conspire with external forces and are plotting in secret.
What they are planning to do now will have a destructive impact on our living environment in the future, so we need your help. That’s why I’m telling you all of this.
As for the source of this map’s data, I’m sorry, but I cannot disclose it. Please forgive me.”
After listening to his serious explanation, Jiang Yan couldn’t help but laugh:
“Whether before or after the apocalypse, there are plenty of capable and unique individuals in the government. What can a small fry like me do? Join you? Brother Song, you can’t be serious?!”
There was a hint of probing in her words.
Jiang Yan kept a calm exterior, but internally she became more vigilant and suspicious.
Her actual interaction with Song Qian had started when the three large ships appeared at the Space hotel.
So, it was quite possible that she had been targeted back at the Space hotel.
Or perhaps, even before the apocalypse?
After all, if the government really wanted to investigate a person, it wouldn’t be too difficult.
Especially after the disaster, the whole world would undoubtedly join forces to fight against it.
So, a lot of information that was kept secret before the apocalypse might suddenly be shared.
This sharing could include both major scientific advancements and also those so-called personal privacies that are not to be violated and won’t be shared with the public.
But some things didn’t make sense.
If she had been targeted long ago, why was it only now becoming evident, and why did he only seem to be negotiating?
Or perhaps Song Qian was just following orders without understanding the real reasons and her actual situation.
So, was it Mo Jingsheng or his so-called government behind these orders?
And, what were they interested in about her?
Her identity as a reborn individual?
The supplies she stockpiled?
Honestly, these things were nothing in the eyes of a powerful government.
While she was quickly contemplating, she heard Song Qian start to speak but then hesitate,
“Jiang Yan, the government really does have many talented individuals, but the current situation is a bit complex—”
Jiang Yan opened her eyes slightly, curious as to what he meant by ‘complex,’ when he spoke again,
“Never mind, I was being presumptuous and hasty, and I bombarded you with too much at once. Some things can wait, and I believe you will let go of your prejudices and change your mind eventually. Now, let me take you to Su Dai.”
Jiang Yan did not pursue the topic and instead swiftly changed the subject,
“Aren’t you afraid that I might accidentally spill everything you’ve told me?”
It was clear his role now was more like an undercover agent within Flame Base.
Song Qian shook his head, his stern expression replaced by a gentle smile,
“You won’t. I trust my own judgment of character, and I believe in the judgment of those above. We won’t be wrong about you and Ye Qing.”
Jiang Yan slightly paused with a glazed look,
So, this means that Ye Qing going to the laboratory was likely related to them?
Did he get brainwashed and recruited into their scheme?
She took a breath, stood up with a composed demeanor, and sarcastically said, “Brother Song, sometimes, it’s better not to overestimate human nature.”
She still had doubts about Song Qian,
Especially his recent claim that the disasters could be man-made.
It seemed rather far-fetched.
But she didn’t want to ask anymore.
The more she asked, the more she knew, and the deeper she would be drawn in.
Song Qian smiled again and didn’t correct her. Taking long strides, he opened the wooden door of the snow house and made a gentlemanly “after you” gesture.
“Are you not on duty today?” Jiang Yan slung her backpack over her shoulder and put on a mask before following him.
Song Qian replied, “I took a leave.”
The cold wind hit them full on, mixed with snow grains.
She felt if the wind got any stronger, she’d have to carry a couple of lead balls in her pockets to keep from being blown away.
“Brother Song, Sister Yan.” Kong Wu quickly greeted the two as they came out, then glanced at Song Qian.
Their exchange of glances did not escape Jiang Yan’s notice.
It looked like Kong Wu was also in on something.
The three walked side by side towards the Snow House District.
There were sporadic people on the road, all heading to the base for work.
“The snow, it’s finally stopped.” Jiang Yan commented somewhat nostalgically.
Song Qian looked up at the cold sky and when he was sure no one was around, he whispered,
“Jiang Yan, do you believe that soon there will be a lightning storm that will destroy the buildings on the surface, like the snow houses and ice walls?”
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Jiang Yan stopped in her tracks, “…Does this base have a prophet?”
“More than just one.” Song Qian spoke, then added, “When we reach the Underground City, I’ll also rent a room for you. The world above ground won’t last much longer.”
Jiang Yan’s brow furrowed but she remained silent.
It was clear that a lot had happened with him in the month they had been apart.
As they approached the crowded path, the trio fell silent.
After a long walk, they finally reached the entrance to the ice wall of the Inner City.
At the entrance, two armed warriors stood guard with a mutated German Shepherd.
There was a table in the gateway and two workers wrapped in long padding jackets.
“Captain Song.” The two warriors snapped to attention and saluted Song Qian while the workers also stood up.
Song Qian said tersely, “I’m bringing a friend in to sort out some rental paperwork.”
“Understood, Captain Song. Please note that you’ve used up all your guest permits for this month to bring friends into the Inner City,” the worker replied as he flipped through what looked like a ledger until he found Song Qian’s name and quickly checked it off with a pencil.
Song Qian replied, “Alright.”
“Greetings, could you please provide your Outer City issued badge? We’ll have to confiscate it first. Also, do you have any restricted items such as knives or flammable and explosive items on you?”
“No.” Jiang Yan took out the red badge she had received the previous day and handed it over.
The worker took it, gave the attractive and pleasant-voiced Jiang Yan a sly look, and asked,
“For unmarried and non-pregnant ladies, there is a special treatment policy within the base. Would you like us to flag that for you?”
