Apocalypse: After Being Reborn, I Stocked Up on All Supplies
Chapter 442 - 438: Ye Qing, Let’s Have a Fight!

Chapter 442: Chapter 438: Ye Qing, Let’s Have a Fight!

"Ye Qing?" Jiang Yan was stunned, instinctively glancing at Ye Qing.

Unlike others who were bundled up like dumplings, Ye Qing was resistant to the cold.

Today he wore a black, tight-fitting combat uniform, paired with clean, shiny high military boots. His hair seemed freshly trimmed, and overall, he looked strikingly handsome and full of spirit.

Ye Qing’s actual age wasn’t much, but after experiencing the apocalypse, the youthful innocence on his face had faded, and he had become more stable and reserved.

As Mo Jingsheng’s personal bodyguard, Li Haoyang was top-notch in terms of physique, appearance, and combat skills at Yaoben Base, but he was evidently outmatched by the more reliable Ye Qing at this moment.

The latter slightly bent over to open the door, and Jiang Yan said "Thank you" before hopping out.

"Are you alright?" Ye Qing quickly scanned Jiang Yan from head to toe, relaxing his slightly furrowed brows upon seeing she was unharmed.

Jiang Yan looked bewildered, "I’m fine. What are you doing here?"

The national-level treasure hunt mission was about to start, and Ye Qing was assigned to the Snow Dragon Escort Core Group.

The recent training was intense and relentless without even a moment’s pause.

Taking leave required direct permission from Leader Mo, and it wasn’t easily granted.

Yet, here he was, and Jiang Yan was more than a little surprised, "You’re not training today?"

"I am. But—" Ye Qing said plainly, "I took leave from Leader Mo."

Jiang Yan: "...."

In fact, when the car got close to the fourth entrance of the base, she sensed through Spiritual Spring Water that someone had been waiting there without moving.

She just didn’t know it was Ye Qing who was waiting.

Jiang Yan glanced at him again and bluntly said, "Did you come here specifically to wait for me?"

Ye Qing’s gaze flickered, and his ears turned red abruptly, "Yes."

"There’s something I want to talk to you about alone." He took a deep breath before speaking.

Jiang Yan stopped, worriedly asking, "Is there something urgent?"

Recently, every night, unless under special circumstances, Jiang Yan went to Su Dai’s place to eat and drink.

It wasn’t really scrounging, as every time she went, she brought plenty and returned empty-handed.

But as Su Dai and others would say, people need meal companions, and the more people, the more enjoyable the meal becomes.

Especially after the addition of Zhou Haoyue and the others.

The lively chatter at the dining table added a sense of home.

This warm and lively atmosphere was something Jiang Yan seldom experienced in either of her lifetimes.

Having gone through a series of challenges, their relationships had become somewhat familial.

If anything happened, they would talk about it at the dinner table at night.

Now, with Ye Qing taking leave to discuss something, Jiang Yan’s first thought was whether something had happened with Su Dai and the others.

Then she heard Ye Qing say, "No, it’s about myself. It’s not convenient to talk here. I’ll tell you later."

Jiang Yan: "..."

Li Haoyang and Li Li, who were following behind, exchanged glances.

"Brother Yang, should we follow or not?"

According to Mo Jingsheng’s instruction, Li Haoyang was responsible for safely escorting Jiang Yan out and back to the base—

At least, safely back to Mo Jingsheng.

After all, Jiang Yan still had important supplies to deliver back to the base.

Li Haoyang was silent for a moment, "Follow from a distance."

Outside the fourth exit of the base was a semi-convex hill.

At this time, the snow was melting, and there were small streams trickling across the ground.

After Jiang Yan and Ye Qing verified their identities and entered the base, Li Haoyang and Li Li parked the car and followed in.

The entrance area of the base was typically dark.

The four of them navigated through twists and turns and boarded a small mine cart leading to the core area of the base.

However, Li Haoyang and Li Li sat at a distance.

They could see Jiang Yan but couldn’t hear the conversation between the two.

The mine cart sped swiftly through the dim tunnel.

The sound of the cart mingling with the oncoming cold wind made one reluctant to speak or even able to speak.

The two remained in silent composure.

Soon, the light began to brighten as they reached the stop.

Ye Qing was the first to jump down, then extended an arm.

Jiang Yan didn’t act coy and jumped down with his support.

They walked through the maze-like path and passed several security gates before finally entering the core area of the base.

Seeing the honeycomb-shaped rooms everywhere, Jiang Yan felt slightly more grounded.

Ye Qing spoke, "During this morning’s escort training, it was mentioned that after boarding the ship, one person will be selected from the escort group to be a special assistant to you and Dr. Song. However, this is just a plan and hasn’t been officially executed. But I have already applied to Leader Mo."

Jiang Yan, relieved, exclaimed, "Is this what you wanted to tell me?"

Ye Qing, "Yes."

"Then you specifically went to wait at the base entrance—" Halfway through, Jiang Yan figured it out.

He likely knew she was on a mission alone and was worried, which is why he went to wait at the base entrance.

Jiang Yan’s straightforward remark made Ye Qing’s ears turn even redder.

He pressed his lips without offering any explanation.

A trace of awkwardness wafted in the air.

Jiang Yan changed the subject, "What is a special assistant?"

"It means someone who is responsible for your safety, as well as food, clothing, and lodging."

Jiang Yan: "..."

The first half was fine, but the second half sounded a bit absurd to her.

Thinking of this, Jiang Yan said, "Food, clothing, and lodging? Shouldn’t it be a woman who is chosen?"

Ye Qing truthfully replied, "This trip isn’t safe, and moreover, Musen and the people from Flame Base have set their sights on you, not to mention other hidden hostile forces. Ordinary female warriors might not have adequate combat skills."

"Besides, when we say food, clothing, and lodging, it doesn’t mean living together. Just guarding the door while you rest." Ye Qing added to prevent her misunderstanding.

Jiang Yan, "..." She has Hua Bao, the ultimate weapon. What special assistant does she need?

After some thought, she politely declined, "Dr. Song indeed needs protection, but as for me, I can protect myself."

As if predicting she’d say this, Ye Qing didn’t explain further, merely stating, "I’ve already applied to Leader Mo."

Jiang Yan: "... And what did he say?"

"He said ultimately it depends on your opinion." Ye Qing finished speaking, paused, and turned to look at Jiang Yan,

"Jiang Yan, would you agree?"

Jiang Yan firmly said, "No."

She really doesn’t need protection.

Although he anticipated her answer, a hint of disappointment flashed in Ye Qing’s eyes.

He recalled Su Dai telling him today that Jiang Yan is likely to respond better to gentleness than force.

He hesitated slightly, then tried a softer approach, "My physical condition isn’t really good."

Jiang Yan looked up suddenly, "What do you mean?"

"The drugs and hormones, as well as viruses injected by the SNP laboratory, are constantly self-evolving. I’m worried that one day accidentally—" Ye Qing saw that Jiang Yan no longer had the decisive look on her face and quietly relaxed before continuing:

"Only you can save me like last time. And I can also protect you. At least, I’m more suitable than Song Qian and Li Haoyang..."

Ye Qing was clearly not good at lying, especially in front of Jiang Yan.

As he said this, his gaze shifted momentarily.

Jiang Yan noticed but didn’t expose him.

Moreover, the poison-like substance in Ye Qing’s body can actually be suppressed as long as there’s Black Tai Sui around.

She could just give him some Black Tai Sui to carry with him.

So his reason and logic were clearly unfounded.

However, Jiang Yan didn’t say it outright.

She pondered for a moment, then smiled, looking up at him and said, "Ye Qing, why don’t we have a fight?"