Apocalypse: I Can See the HP Bar, Killing Monsters Drops Loot
Chapter 1725 - 730: Unexpected Person

Chapter 1725: Chapter 730: Unexpected Person

Wang Tao never expected that he would see Ding Yuqin’s husband, Zhao Yuan, here.

"He’s actually still alive..."

Wang Tao’s expression turned a bit odd.

Given the current situation, Zhao Yuan being alive would make things awkward for Ding Yuqin. Should he tell her or not...

Wang Tao rubbed his chin.

He didn’t mind either way, no matter if Zhao Yuan was alive or not, Ding Yuqin was his. After all, he had promised her in the past life, and he had the capability to make it happen.

But if Ding Yuqin knew Zhao Yuan was still alive, it might be harder to predict. After all, in this life, she hadn’t experienced much with Wang Tao, so their feelings wasn’t as deep.

As for getting rid of Zhao Yuan... Wang Tao wasn’t that tasteless; he didn’t need such means given his abilities.

As he pondered, Wang Tao took another look at Zhao Yuan.

Compared to before, Zhao Yuan had changed a lot. He used to be gentle and refined, looking scholarly, like a successful person. But now, he wore a fitting military uniform, his face was cold and stern, with a somewhat sharp look between his eyebrows. He looked quite the part.

"Has he joined the military..."

As Wang Tao pondered while stroking his chin, a slightly chubby woman with a cane appeared and walked over to Zhao Yuan.

Seeing the woman, a warm smile appeared on Zhao Yuan’s serious and cold face. He gently brushed aside her bangs, revealing a face with several scars. The two whispered softly to each other for a while, then left together.

Because they went out through another door, Zhao Yuan did not notice Wang Tao.

"Mr. Wang, those are Colonel Zhao of our base and his wife."

The soldier leading the way noticed Wang Tao’s gaze fixed on Zhao Yuan and his companion, and promptly introduced them.

"Colonel?"

Wang Tao was even more surprised. It had been just a few days, and not only had Zhao Yuan joined the military, but he had also been promoted to colonel. That’s something!

As for that woman... Wang Tao could only say that Zhao Yuan had unique taste. Such a beautiful woman as Ding Yuqin, yet he preferred this scarred woman with a limp.

Of course, Wang Tao wasn’t aware of what had transpired between them. Perhaps they had aided each other during the apocalypse, experiencing life and death together. It was normal for them to develop feelings.

However, there was one thing that puzzled Wang Tao — Ding Yuqin lost contact with Zhao Yuan early on and thought something had happened to him. Yet here Zhao Yuan was, alive and well, meaning he hadn’t contacted Ding Yuqin at all.

Did he lose his phone? But even if he did, surely he would remember his own wife’s number? Moreover, up until today, communication had never been interrupted, and he seemed to be getting by quite well here; borrowing a phone to make a call shouldn’t have been difficult...

"Do you know him, brother?"

Jiang Shixue asked, curious.

"I do."

Wang Tao nodded, not saying much more. He wanted to take care of business first, and meet him later.

"Mr. Wang, we have arrived."

The soldier led Wang Tao and Jiang Shixue to the command center upstairs, pushing open the door. The layout was somewhat similar to the command center at the Wuyang Military Base.

"Welcome, welcome! I am Bai Hao."

A middle-aged man in a military uniform, looking very spirited, came over with a smile. It was Bai Hao, the actual leader of Red Stone Base.

"Hello, I am Wang Tao, and this is my sister, Jiang Shixue."

Wang Tao reached out to shake his hand.

"I really didn’t expect you would make it all the way from Shuize County to here, and with just two people... It must have been quite a journey, I imagine? But with your build, you certainly appear to be a formidable expert!"

Bai Hao expressed both wonder and admiration. He hadn’t expected Wang Tao to bring along a young girl and a cat... Is he trying to increase the difficulty of survival? But Bai Hao didn’t ask further.

"It wasn’t too easy indeed."

Wang Tao nodded.

"You’ve worked hard! It’s about noon now, how about we eat together and chat while we do?" Bai Hao suggested further.

In a post-apocalyptic world, the best way to show hospitality was to offer a meal.

"That sounds great, I’ve been hungry for a while now!"

Wang Tao replied with a smile.

"Hahaha, then let’s go."

Bai Hao took Wang Tao and his sister to a private room in the dining hall downstairs.

This restaurant was specifically for providing food to their military. Though compared to before the apocalypse, the food wasn’t considered lavish, the quantity was more than ample, indicating they weren’t lacking in food supplies.

However, since they were entertaining guests, the meal was naturally better than usual. Bai Hao instructed the kitchen to use fresh ingredients for this meal.

"Although we aren’t short on food now, these are supplies stored from before the apocalypse. The food itself is not a problem, just the taste is ordinary. Fresh ingredients are becoming more scarce; if not for your long journey, I wouldn’t have been willing to eat them!"

Bai Hao seemed down-to-earth and unpretentious. Without the military uniform, he might easily be overlooked as a person of his position.

"Then we’re in for a treat!"

While Wang Tao and Bai Hao were chatting casually, several others in military attire also began to arrive.

These were the upper echelons of the Red Stone Base, who, upon hearing that someone had traveled all the way from Shuize County, all wanted to see who these people were, while also taking the opportunity for a meal.

"Greetings, Chief! I’m here to freeload a meal; may I have your permission!"

Someone even said openly.

"You rascal, you’re already here, how could I send you away?"

Bai Hao laughed and scolded.

Clearly, Bai Hao was well-regarded and genuinely liked among them. Their relationship was very good; although they might be superior and subordinate at work, in daily life they were friends.