Infinite Ebullience
Chapter 157 - 157 55 Leaving Behind

157: Chapter 55 Leaving Behind 157: Chapter 55 Leaving Behind “Great, watching toys struggle and decide, is indeed the most interesting entertainment.” Yin Shangwu initially wanted to provoke Tang Zheng further, but afraid to stir up trouble, she simply closed her mouth.

The atmosphere suddenly became silent, Pang Meiqin sensed something wrong.

She feared that Tang Zheng might go looking for other flight attendants.

She felt she needed to do something and couldn’t leave these folks running wild.

“Tang Zheng, you need to get treated for your wounds as soon as possible.” Pang Meiqin’s clever ploy worked.

She felt she needed to rally an ally first to make her words carry weight.

As expected, hearing the words “wound condition”, Li Xinlan, who had been worried about Tang Zheng, revealed a determined expression.

“You should go back.” Li Xinlan looked at Lin Weiguo, hoping he would help.

“I can’t convince him.” Lin Weiguo shook his head.

He had made up his mind that no matter what Tang Zheng did, he would help him.

It was a promise to his brother.

“Did I ever say I’m not going back?” Tang Zheng revealed a bitter smile.

It seemed his nice-guy image was truly firmly entrenched.

“What are we waiting for then, let’s teleport.” Pang Meiqin spoke cheerily, only to find Zhang Yan looking at herself with a frown.

She was momentarily shocked and quickly curbed her eager mindset, lowering her head and darting glances at others, “Good, they didn’t see me.”

Pang Meiqin indeed wanted to leave, but she also understood that her actions should not be too blunt, otherwise, it would only invite resentment.

A person who only cares about themself can’t gain others’ favor.

“This is the sixth day, if we don’t teleport back to the room before midnight, we would have to face the punishment team.” As soon as Li Xinlan saw that Tang Zheng was hesitant, she understood that he was still struggling.

“Why do you all have to go back together?

Those who want to leave can go first, Tang Zheng didn’t say he wouldn’t give you the Totem Seal.” Yin Shangwu’s words caused the atmosphere to stiffen again.

To be honest, even Li Xinlan and Pang Meiqin did not want to save Qin Yan and Bai Guo, everyone was simply colleagues after all.

“How annoying, just being able to give a gift at your funerals would be doing right by my status.” Pang Meiqin felt a wave of irritation and cursed in her heart.

“Indeed, you can leave.” Tang Zheng solemnly added, “Your staying actually makes me feel guilty.”

“You think they wouldn’t feel guilt if they left?

What are you trying to show, do you have a moral obsession?” Yin Shangwu began to question Tang Zheng, “I can see that if you stay, they certainly won’t leave.

Ironically, they care about you, not those two flight attendants whose fate is unknown.”

“That’s right, struggle more, make some tough decisions, it’s too fun.” Seeing Tang Zheng’s eyebrows furrow into a mess, enough to crush a crab, Yin Shangwu’s demeanour was calm, but she was on the verge of laughter deep down.

She said these words intentionally for everyone to hear.

Even if they originally wanted to leave, they have to stay now, unless of course, they don’t care about their face.

“You’re not going anywhere, your whole family isn’t going anywhere, bitch.” Pang Meiqin cursed Yin Shangwu in her heart.

This woman was just causing trouble.

Tang Zheng slowly swept his gaze over everyone’s faces, feeling a suffocating sensation in his heart, it was hard to be a good person.

“Forget it, let’s stay.” Li Xinlan couldn’t bear to see Tang Zheng struggling.

If worst came to worst, she would take the front for him and bear all the risks.

“No, why are you obligated to save them without even knowing whether Qin Yan and Bai Guo are alive or dead?” Pang Meiqin’s question left Tang Zheng speechless.

“Do I have to give a reason?” Tang Zheng was puzzled.

“Are you lusting after Qin Yan’s body or Bai Guo’s youthful and buxom figure?” Pang Meiqin stared at Tang Zheng and burst out, “Are you trying to make them grateful and worshipping you?”

Tang Zheng shook his head, took a deep breath.

All he wanted was to simply be a good person, but unfortunately, he couldn’t bring himself to say it aloud.

“Let’s discuss your current dilemma.

How can you be sure that Qin Yan and others are not dead?

How are you going to find their tracks, just wander around aimlessly?

Don’t forget this dense forest is fraught with dangers, even falling asleep becomes a risk as you have to keep an eye open for attacks from other players.” Pang Meiqin spat out a lot in one breath, finally pointing to Tang Zheng’s wound, the implication was clear.

“Nice shot, this kid should be crushed now.

But I have to intervene, if the toys become jaded, it wouldn’t be fun anymore.” Seeing that Tang Zheng was left speechless by the questioning, Yin Shangwu stepped forward, “So what if we stay.

The punishment team, they’re just low-level monsters for grinding points.”

“Big talk, except for Tang Zheng who can hold his own against them, the rest of you are nothing.” Pang Meiqin sneered, showing disdain.

“You.” Yin Shangwu found herself being looked down upon and couldn’t help wanting to teach her a lesson.

“Enough.” Lin Weiguo roared, silencing the room, took a deep breath and said, “What’s there to discuss?

Everyone has seen Tang Zheng’s strength, he won’t put us in danger.

What’s wrong with staying a few more days?

Maybe we can even earn some points.”

Without thinking, both Pang Meiqin and Li Xinlan nodded their heads in agreement.

He was right.

“Let’s vote, the minority follows the majority.

Of course, those who want to leave are free to do so.” After saying this, Yin Shangwu raised her hand.

Lin Weiguo and Li Xinlan didn’t hesitate and raised their hands as well.

Pang Meiqin felt irritated.

She was envious, jealous, and hateful of the two missing flight attendants but at the same time felt moved and relieved.

If it were me, Tang Zheng would probably stay and save me too.

With these thoughts, Pang Meiqin raised her hand.

“If you don’t want to, you can leave.” Yin Shangwu, not satisfied with adding just a bit of chaos, provoked Pang Meiqin further.

“You’re the one who is leaving, I’m a loyal follower of Tang Zheng.

Wherever he goes, I go.” Pang Meiqin retorted sarcastically, making silent calculations in her heart.

She knew that once she stayed, her impression in Tang Zheng’s heart would increase.

Even if there were more newcomers in the room later, he would definitely care for her first.

Zhang Yan didn’t know what they were arguing about, but who cares, raise your hand, because Tang Zheng wanted to stay.

“There’s no need for this, and you, stop making a fuss.” Tang Zheng stretched out his right hand and flicked Zhang Yan’s forehead.

“Enough with the talk.

Figuring out how to deal with the Punishment Battalion is our priority.

I am going to see your abilities.” Although Yin Shangwu had somewhat witnessed Tang Zheng’s abilities during the past few days, the praise he received from many people had piqued her interest tremendously.

“But before that, I need to get my little revenge first.”

With her right hand tucked in the pocket of her white coat, Yin Shangwu caressed the slick little bottle, eyeing Zhang Yan, thinking that Huang Ya’s little pill could finally come in handy.

“I wonder if there’s any side effect for taking this thing the first time?

Never mind, who cares, you won’t die anyway.”

Not knowing that she was the aim of someone’s scheme, Tang Zheng began to figure out strategies to deal with the Punishment Battalion.

Upon hearing this, Yin Shangwu felt that his plan was indeed comprehensive.

For more time with Tang Zheng, Zhang Yan also decided to stay.

To show his gratitude, Tang Zheng made a hearty lunch with the game he hunted.

It was so good that Pang Meiqin and Li Xinlan praised ceaselessly.

Even Yin Shangwu, who revealed a rare smile and praised Tang Zheng for once.

“If you could marry this man, you would live a life of luxury.” Pang Meiqin rubbed her rounded stomach and shared her thoughts with Li Xinlan in a whisper, “I’ll give him another hundred points.”

Li Xinlan smiled without saying a word, watching as Zhang Yan served Tang Zheng with diligence, bringing him meals and towels.

The competition was indeed fierce.

“I promise, we’ll only stay one more day.

If we can’t find them, we’ll go back.” There was a thing Tang Zheng didn’t say: that another day and a half was enough for him to reach the east of the small island.

“A few more days doesn’t matter.” Pang Meiqin obviously did not mean what she said, but she still had to say nice words.

Unfortunately, till midnight, her wish to meet the stewardesses early was not fulfilled.

After rechecking the traps he had set, Tang Zheng returned to the temporary camp, sitting by the fire, waiting for the Silver Trojan to come.

“Toys, congratulations on having another three happy days.

By the way, I have to say, I am regretful that I did not see your rotten bodies crawling with maggots.”

Lin Weiguo swore that if the Trojan was in front of him, he would definitely punch it squarely in the face.

“Quit the chatter.

Let’s get started.” Yin Shangwu touched her ear and seemed a bit distracted.

“You have enough Totem Seals, why aren’t you teleporting?

There’s only a few of you left on this isolated island.

You don’t even need to roll the dice.

It’s lost the fun.” The Silver Trojan’s tone was smug,”Maybe you’re all masochists?

Humans really are inscrutable creatures.”

Everyone ignored the mockery in the latter part of this assessment, but they all frowned, suddenly realizing that they had forgotten an important thing.

What to do if Qin Yan and the others had completed their mission and teleported earlier?

“We are worrying for nothing.

Why did we stay?” The thought of Qin Yan and Bai Guo had already left the isolated island and were having sweet dreams on soft beds made Pang Meiqin feel upset, and she complained indignantly.

Tang Zheng touched the tip of his nose, quickly reviewed all the information in his mind, and contemplated the possible loopholes.

Then his expression became serene.

“Alright, Trojan, quit teasing us and start teleporting the Punishment Battalion.” Tang Zheng, with a hint of a smile on his lips, said, “If Qin Yan and her team have gone back, I’ll chop off my head for you to play football.”

“Really?” The voice of the Trojan Robot rose in pitch.

“You are crazy.” Li Xinlan and Pang Meiqin gasped and shouted out.

“That doesn’t count.” Lin Weiguo quickly clarified to the Trojan.

“Don’t mess around.

The Trojan is malicious.” Yin Shangwu also frowned.

Even the Conquerors dared not make bets with the Trojan, “He really is a madman.”

“What is your stake?” Tang Zheng made a dismissive wave of his hand, mockingly saying to Silver Trojan, “I only believe in my brain.”

Hearing this, Zhang Yan looked at Tang Zheng with admiration in her eyes.

He was so domineering and confident.

But what was this cubic thing?

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