In the apocalypse, you start with two knives, and all your equipment depends on drops.

Chapter 203 Cen Family Gathering

Lei family.

Old Lei and Lei Xuanqing received Chi Heng and his group together.

Unsurprisingly, the conversation turned to Chen Jingzhi, but unexpectedly, Elder Lei advocated against accepting the mission.

"This Chen Jingzhi appeared too suddenly. With his abilities, he could have quietly taken Chen Wanjun away, but instead he chose to go on a killing spree in the base. Is it really just for a few blood crystals? Aren't the mutated beasts outside the base enough for him to kill?"

Chen Wanjun has been under surveillance ever since Lin Fengmu brought her back to Kyoto.

However, Chen Jingzhi was clearly stronger than those who were monitoring Chen Wanjun, and he easily took Chen Wanjun away in full view of everyone.

There is also a strange peak.

Having clearly achieved his goal, his subsequent actions were truly incomprehensible.

With a stern face, Old Lei continued, "I'm going to have the task from the guild rescinded."

Lei Xuanqing said, "The Wen family is the one who initiated this mission, so it might be difficult to make a decision."

Old Lei snorted, "The Mercenary Guild has never been solely controlled by the Wen family. I still have the final say on a mission!"

After saying that, he looked at Chi Heng.

"Try not to get involved in this matter."

Chi Heng replied, "We weren't originally planning to take on this mission."

Although they are the only S-class team in the Kyoto base, and the only team qualified to take on S-class missions.

But they wouldn't create such unnecessary trouble for themselves.

Whether Chen Jingzhi is good or bad, and what his motives are, is none of their business.

Upon hearing this, Old Lei finally smiled.

"That's good. I thought you rushed to the base because you were interested in this mission."

After all, the reward for this mission is too tempting: 2000 level 3 crystal cores.

If other teams weren't ineligible to take it, it would probably have been snatched up by someone else long ago.

Chi Heng did not respond again. He was wondering what Yu Yao was doing. She hadn't paid any attention to him since she went to the Cen family.

Seeing that he was lost in thought, Lei Xuanqing playfully nudged his leg.

"Hey, did Yu Yao go to the Cen family?"

"Ah."

Are you going to pick her up later?

"Ah."

"Then, then, I'll go with you!"

Chi Heng glanced at him, and even Elder Lei turned his head to look at him.

Hmph, what a spineless coward!

"If you like someone, just go for it! What kind of behavior is this, all hesitating and being so coy!"

Lei Xuanqing laughed weakly, "No, that won't do. She doesn't like me, and I can't let her suffer."

Old Lei's eyes widened in anger. "How could she possibly be interested in you if you didn't tell her!"

"I won't tell!"

"You useless piece of trash!"

Lei Xuanqing snorted, "Old Chi doesn't dare to say anything either, so why is he only scolding me?"

Old Lei snorted, "Aheng practically has the words 'smug' written all over his face, only a fool like you can't see it!"

"what??"

Chi Heng looked at him, his expression indifferent.

“I’m different from you, I have a girlfriend.”

Lei Xuanqing: "???...Huh??????"

Old Lei shook his head helplessly, "Alright, you young people chat for a while, I'm going to rest."

After saying that, he got up and went upstairs.

With Old Lei gone, Lei Xuanqing became even more energetic.

"If you're not my buddy, what makes you think you're so great???"

"Because I'm brave."

"..."

Lei Xuanqing pouted, feeling both hatred and jealousy!

He doesn't feel anything when he's single, but he feels uneasy when his brother has a girlfriend.

It's worse than death!

No, on what basis?!

How come this big block of ice can find a girlfriend?!

ah? ? ? ? ?

......

A short while later, Chi Heng and Lei Xuanqing also arrived at the Cen family's residence.

Cen Yuemian invited Yu Yao and a few others to stay for dinner.

She remembered the promise she made with Yu Yao in northern Shanxi.

And they even have to cook themselves!

Yu Yao was dumbfounded. "Does a lady from a respectable family have to cook herself?"

How come everyone is better than her?

Cen Yuemian laughed and said, "There's no other way. When I was studying abroad, I had to support myself."

"Oh~"

It seems her problem lies in not having studied abroad...

While Cen Yuemian was busy in the kitchen, Cen Yuran squeezed in.

Even though they can't do anything, they still act extremely enthusiastic and hardworking.

One moment they cracked eggs onto the island platform, the next they spilled water all over the floor.

Several times, he was so engrossed in watching Luo Mei that he almost cut his hand.

Tsk!

Indeed, the most frightening thing in a cooperative relationship is a guy who is both stupid and hardworking!

Cen Yuemian couldn't stand him anymore and finally managed to push him out.

When they returned, they brought Chi Heng and Lei Xuanqing with them.

Seeing the frameless glasses on Lei Xuanqing's nose, Yu Yao's eyes widened, and she couldn't help but curl her lips.

Although she didn't quite understand, she always felt that Lei Xuanqing was kind of adorably naive in this regard.

Chi Heng wasn't happy. He went straight to her, took the potato from her hand, and took over her work, casually asking with a slightly aggrieved tone:

Why are you ignoring me?

"We were chatting and didn't notice."

Chi Heng pouted, "Am I the least important person in the whole world?"

Yu Yao: "...You even get jealous of girls?"

"Who told you to ignore me?"

"..."

Cen Yuemian, who was not far away, looked at Chi Heng with a hint of disdain and couldn't help but chuckle.

Your persona has collapsed, bro!

Lei Xuanqing felt a pang of sadness when he saw that Cen's gaze was still fixed on Chi Heng, but he still asked softly, "Miss Cen, is there anything I can help you with?"

Cen Yuemian then turned to look at him, her gaze sweeping over his glasses before she chuckled softly.

"Young Master Lei is acting a little differently today~"

Lei Xuanqing blushed and instantly became flustered, "Is...is that so?"

"Yes~"

"Hehe~"

Cen Yuemian slightly raised her red lips, and with a thought, changed the subject.

"The crystal cores on my balcony the other day, were they delivered by you?"

Lei Xuanqing was taken aback.

"You, you know?"

"No, I was just guessing. I didn't expect it to really be you."

Lei Xuanqing scratched his head somewhat awkwardly.

"You, don't you owe Yu Yao crystal cores? I'm worried you won't have enough by the time it's due. You should pay her back first, don't... don't drag it out."

Cen Yuemian blinked her beautiful eyes, then suddenly chuckled softly, her charm captivating.

"When did I ever owe Yao Yao crystal cores? I said that on purpose in Jinbei. She wouldn't accept my crystal cores; she only asked for a meal."

Lei Xuanqing was stunned.

“Ah, ah??”

Seeing his expression, Cen Yuemian couldn't help but giggle.

Finally, he said seriously, "Young Master Lei, thank you."

"No, you're welcome."

"But since I don't need those crystal cores, you can take them back with you later."

Lei Xuanqing quickly waved his hand, "It's alright, you can keep it."

"That won't do; one shouldn't accept rewards without merit."

Lei Xuanqing thought for a moment and asked cautiously, "How about this, I've been too busy lately and haven't had time to cook or eat. Can I... come to your house for meals from now on? Consider those crystal cores as advance payment for the meals."

A fleeting glint appeared in Cen Yuemian's eyes.

"So many crystal cores... that's enough for you to mooch meals at my house for a lifetime."

The words "a lifetime" struck Lei Xuanqing's heart deeply.

He shuddered and stammered, "A lifetime is fine, as long as Miss Cen doesn't mind."

Cen Yuemian smiled, her eyes crinkling.

"Okay then~"

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