QT: Have Grievances? CAWHYC-Ch36

 

CHAPTER 36 - Contrary to Expectations

 "Everyone has worked hard all the way! Today we prepared some simple meals to welcome you all. I hope everyone will eat and drink well!"

A middle-aged man spoke on behalf of the base, and then everyone started to eat in a lively manner. Among them, the three of the scientific researchers were the center of attention and were given special care, and the food on their table was more exquisite.

But no one minded. After all, there were vegetables and meat on their tables, and there was also rice, which was rare. This kind of treatment was very ordinary before the apocalypse, but now it can be regarded as high-end hospitality.

Wu Lianyi has her own space and was not someone who would treat herself badly. She really has no shortage of this, so she just ate a little and left early with the Sun siblings.

After returning to the temporary residence, Wu Lianyi discussed the next plan with the two.

"After our escort mission is over, I plan to stay at the Capital base. What do you think?"

"Sister Lianyi, you saved me and my elder sister. We have been with you for so long, and we'll still follow you in the future."

Sun Wang has grown a lot in the past two years. After experiencing life and death, he has become much more stable. He only occasionally shows his childish side, but he is never indecisive on key issues.

Hearing this, Sun Yi also nodded with a smile, and said frankly: 

"When my younger brother and I followed the escort team out, we didn't plan on going back. This is a good opportunity to get rid of my uncle and his family in a legitimate way."

After hearing this, Wu Lianyi gave Sun Yi an "I understand" look, then continued:

"I want to stay in the Capital base because it is home to top talents from all over the country and is the most well-informed with all kinds of news. Although W City is not as seriously threatened by zombies, it will be very slow to upgrade our abilities there."

"Sister Lianyi is right. Along the way, the closer we get to the capital, the more powerful and more difficult the zombies are. But this also means that it will be easier to obtain crystal cores, especially since Level 3 zombies are not rare here. ”

Sun Wang has always been thinking about advancing to Level3.

"But if we stay, I'm afraid Captain Ying Yi will have a hard time. What will happen to them on their return trip?"

Sun Yi expressed her thoughts.

"That's easy. Since we are here to discuss cooperation, City W is very sincere, but I think there are still difficulties on the Capital side. During this period, we will hunt zombies as usual to upgrade, collect and exchange supplies. The Eagle Squad also need to collect information from the Capital base, so we probably won't be able to return for a while.”

Wu Lianyi counted on her fingers as she spoke.

"Okay, then we'll follow Sister Lianyi's arrangements."

After the three people's little meeting ended, they went to rest separately. Before, on the road, even when they were sleeping, they had to keep one eye open, otherwise they would be surrounded by zombies at some point. Now that they could completely relax and rest, they naturally seize the time to enjoy these rare leisurely days.

On the other side, Ying Yi and the others were in a bad mood. Three days after the welcoming banquet, there was no movement in the Capital base.

The two people who went to pick them up before did not show up again. The person who was now receiving them, who was named Liu, claimed to be the secretary of the person in charge of the base. He was impeccable in his speech and very smooth in his dealings.

Secretary Liu's words implies that he did not intend to exchange research results, but was willing to buy their crystal core gun research results. However, this was inconsistent from the original communication. Ying Yi also looked embarrassed and said:

"Secretary Liu, please don't put me on the spot. We are only responsible for escorting the scientific researchers here and exchanging research results on crystal cores as planned. I don't know anything else. As for the research results of the crystal core gun that you said you want to buy, this requires me to communicate with W City. I am not qualified to answer you right now.”

"I understand that everyone is following the orders from above. You can communicate with the leaders of the survivor base in W City. As for the Capital base's purchase of the research result of the crystal core guns, they will definitely provide equivalent supplies and will not treat you badly. ”

Secretary Liu spoke with a wide smile on his face, and said everything he needed to say before sending them away, then he turned around with a sullen face.

"These reckless people still want to stall for time, thinking that I cannot see it. They don't even look at whose territory this is."

Then he turned around and went to report the situation to the person he was loyal to.

Ying Ao has been wandering around the Capital base for the past two days. When he saw Ying Yi coming back with a bad expression, he went to check on him. He felt that this scientific research exchange might not be as smooth as he imagined.

After twelve o'clock, a transparent light shield was raised at the Capital base for the night, enveloping the entire base. It isolated the light, sound, and smell of the base and covered it from the prying eyes of the zombies, thus protecting the entire base very well.

"Why wasn't this protective shield raised during the day?"

Sun Wang looked at the transparent light shield above his head with curiosity. If it weren't for Wu Lianyi's reminder, he wouldn't have noticed it. Only when a layer of energy fluctuations appeared on the light shield did he confirm its existence above.

"It requires energy to hold up this shield. At this stage, they probably haven't solved the problem of energy supply to keep the light shield running around the clock."

Wu Lianyi said thoughtfully.

"Even if it's just open at night, it's fine! At least no zombies would come over at night."

Sun Wang raised his head and looked at the night sky, and the people around him from W City were all doing the same thing.

"Purple Eagle, Eye Eagle, the captain wants to discuss something with you two, and asks you two to go over now."

Earth Eagle ran over and spoke to Wu Lianyi.

"All right, we'll go there right away."

When Wu Lianyi and Sun Yi arrived at the captain's room, they saw Ying Yi, Ying Ao, and Ying Sun (the captain of W City military's special ability team) whispering something. When they saw the two of them coming, they all nodded.

Ying Ao gave a rough overview of their current situation, and then looked at Sun Yi first, wanting to ask if she had any feelings recently.

"There is no major danger recently, but the transaction with the Capital base is crucial. I hope you will be more cautious."

After all, Sun Yi had not yet reached Level 3, so what she sensed was limited, and she only said what she knew.

"Purple Eagle, what do you think?"

Ying Yi asked Wu Lianyi directly.

"These people did not follow through with what was previously agreed. Instead, they deceived us into coming all the way to the Capital base. There is no need for us to indulge them. If they don't want to exchange technology, then forget it. If they want to buy it, there is no way!"

Wu Lianyi played with her fingernails and said very nonchalantly.

"Isn't this bad?"

Ying Sun asked.

"What's so bad? They are the ones who broke their promises, not us!"

"Purple Eagle, what do you know?"

Ying Yi asked more directly.

Hearing this, everyone turned their attention to the leisurely Wu Lianyi.

"There are two groups of people who received us, which proves that there are two parties actually controlling the Capital base. If I'm not mistaken, it should be the military and the government.

Both parties want our crystal core gun technology, so they invited us over. But now both parties want to take this technology for themselves, and they haven't decided yet who is better, so they are leaving us alone. We are the ones who should be the least anxious now."

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