Armored train in the apocalypse

Chapter 79 I just want to protect my daughter
Upon hearing those words, Yu Yue's panic was impossible to conceal, like a startled fawn, the light filtering through the cracks shattering into tiny glimmers on her eyes.

The reflection showed Su Huan's cold profile, most of which was hidden in shadow, leaving only a sliver of light like a sharp blade.

He is laughing.

Although she couldn't see clearly, Yu Yue felt that he was smiling.

In that instant, Yu Yue felt as if she were not close to a human, but to a cruel beast, like the dire wolf that attacked the train earlier that day.

However, his cruelty was tinged with a hint of desire, rather than pure malice.

The fear of being discovered by her daughter, coupled with the fear of being oppressed by a man.

Her defenses crumbled in that instant, revealing her weakness and fear to the man in a very real way.

She grabbed Su Huan's arms, which were resting on the bathtub, with both hands.

Looking up at him with her watery eyes, she pleaded, "Don't let Xiao Jing see me like this. I promised my sister I would take good care of her."

Su Huan suddenly realized, "That's what I was thinking."

Yu Yue looks to be in her thirties at most, how could she possibly have a daughter in her twenties?

Moreover, this personality doesn't seem like someone who has experienced much in life.

"Should I go in, or should you come out?"

Yu Jing's voice rang out again from outside the door, sounding casual, as if they were discussing what to eat tomorrow.

Su Huan turned his head and said those words calmly to the door.

"Pass me the wine."

"That's it..."

Yu Jing, who was outside the door, handed in a glass of whiskey and ice.

Taking the cup, Su Huan casually asked, "Is there enough energy in the car?"

Yu Jing, standing outside the door, paused for a moment, then pinched her chin, a glint of light flashing in her phoenix eyes. "I got a lot more batteries today. I plan to connect them into a group to solve the problem of electricity for daily life in the carriages."

Su Huan narrowed his eyes and beckoned to Yu Yue with his finger. The woman hesitated for a moment, but still obediently moved closer.

"Carriages 4 and 5 have kinetic energy recovery systems, so there shouldn't be a power shortage, right?"

"The water purifier consumes a lot of electricity when it starts up, so I supplied all the electricity from both carriages to the water purifier, which makes it more stable."

Yu Jing sat in the chair, looking at the items on Su Huan's table, and sighed helplessly in her heart.

Sure enough, the petty train conductor held a grudge about it.

Suddenly, she saw a plastic card on the table, stretched out a finger, and pulled it out by the corner.

Upon seeing the information above, Yu Jing raised an eyebrow in surprise, 'I didn't expect it to be a younger brother...'

Inside the bathroom, Su Huan's expression softened considerably.

This explanation is somewhat plausible, but I'm still not entirely satisfied.

Looking at Yu Yue, who was meek and submissive, a wicked thought arose in his mind.

A wave of heat emanated from him, the water temperature in the bathtub gradually rose, and steam gradually rose from it, drifting out the door.

Yu Yue felt her chin being lifted and her jaw opened. Seeing the whiskey in Su Huan's hand, she immediately realized what he was about to do. She inwardly cried out, "I shouldn't have brought that bottle of whiskey..."

A soft, flowing sound arose, and the mellow, fragrant wine flowed into the mouth.

I instinctively tried to swallow, but a finger pressed against my throat, leaving me to desperately feel the wine overflowing into my mouth. The amber-colored liquid slid down my chin and dripped onto the leftover bread from lunch.

Yu Yue forced herself to shut her mouth, her cheeks puffed out, her eyes, damp with the smell of alcohol, staring at him.

"I need to rest, you can leave now," Su Huan's low, husky voice came from inside the bathroom.

'Tch, still arguing...'

Yu Jingcai didn't believe he was some kind of upright gentleman. A hint of suspicion flashed in her phoenix eyes, and her tone deliberately carried a touch of provocation.

"You're only 22 years old, you can't possibly need to drink for something like this, can you?"

Su Huan's face darkened instantly in the bathroom. He sneered as he took a slightly melted ice cube from the cup and held it to Yu Yue's moist lips.

With a sigh, the woman reluctantly swallowed some wine.

A blush rose to her cheeks.

The chill seemed to dampen the drunkenness in his eyes.

Unable to hear Su Huan speak, Yu Jing was even more puzzled. When did the train conductor become so magnanimous?

They're probably planning something big.

Gritting her teeth, she decided to continue provoking him. Since he had already been remembered by everyone, she might as well settle things once and for all tonight.

"Little brother, why aren't you saying anything?"

Su Huan remained silent, only stuffing ice cubes into her mouth. For every sentence Yu Jing said, he would stuff one into her mouth.

The coldness in her mouth and the burning sensation in her stomach sent a shiver down her spine.

My head is spinning, and I feel completely devastated.

The gradually heating water vapor around her gave her the illusion of being tortured by water and fire.

She wanted to bite off those two cold fingers, but she didn't dare.

The man's eyes grew increasingly cold.

'Stop talking, stop talking... I really can't eat anymore...'

Just as Yu Yue was about to break down, her daughter finally shut up.

"In that case, I won't disturb your rest any longer."

Yu Jing walked out of carriage number 1, seemingly lost in thought, a faint look of doubt still lingering in her eyes.

'Could it be that I really misjudged him?'

Hearing the door lock click, Yu Yue finally felt a huge weight lifted from her heart.

At least... at least it's better than being completely honest with each other.

Her body seemed to slump into the water as if it were weightless, her lips and teeth carefully sculpting, as if with a hint of gratitude.

Even though he was prepared, Su Huan still gasped slightly.

It's like jumping from a Hawaiian beach into an ancient ice cave in Antarctica.

His eyes were tinged with desire.

Only after the icy numbness in her mouth subsided did Yu Yue look up at him, her round and full figure on full display.

With a hint of arrogance in his eyes, he asked, "Could it be that we don't sing at times like this?"

Su Huan reached out and stroked her smooth face, his lips slightly pursed, a mocking smile on his face like a god looking down upon mortals. "But you haven't earned my forgiveness yet..."

In Yu Yue's eyes, that moment was like a scrambled palette, with shyness, disappointment, nervousness, fear... a variety of emotions vying for dominance, finally converging into a complex and indescribable calm.

His so-called forgiveness and punishment were nothing more than excuses for him to play tricks on himself.

Even if he doesn't have any leverage over me, tonight is just another excuse.

He himself is his source of amusement.

It was only because Su Huan had been so kind to them these past few days, acting like an excellent leader, teaching and guiding them to survive in the apocalypse.

Let her forget that they were nothing more than sheep picked out of the pen by Su Huan, the wolf.

Yu Yue quietly took off her wet clothes, looked up at him, her eyes filled with unwavering sincerity and humble pleading.

It seems she really adopted Su Huan's bullying logic.

I feel I deserve forgiveness.

Su Huan frowned, feeling as if a pair of chopsticks had been offered to a braised pork belly.

He had never seen anyone so obedient in his past life.

He felt a little uncomfortable, but that didn't stop him from enjoying the food served to him.

Pick up a piece of braised pork belly, trembling and glistening with an amber hue, and let it melt in your mouth like cream.

It has a soft and sweet taste, but it's not advisable to eat too much.

But he refused to move his hand away.

He loved the feeling of being able to touch the other person's heartbeat. The surrounding water flowed and the mist swirled, clinging to his skin with a slippery sensation.

The best braised pork belly has five layers of fat and three layers of skin, but Su Huan just happens to prefer the kind with a layer of skin.

Biting it with your teeth makes a sound like squeezing through flesh.

He grinned, placed his hand on the woman's lower back, and stroked her smooth, satin-like skin, concealing his deep gaze and subtle emotions.

"Now, let's sing."

Yu Yue paused for a moment, straightened her body, and large tears rolled down her almond-shaped eyes without warning.

She tugged at the corners of her mouth, revealing a poignant smile.

Humming is her favorite thing to do.

It was also the little world she was escaping from.

Now, this man brazenly forced his way in when she was at her most embarrassed and upset.

Its supple body writhed restlessly.

The water rippled like waves, crashing against the cylinder walls.

"Su Huan, you really know how to humiliate people... I just wanted to protect my daughter."

Inside the armed train under the cover of night, a gentle yet sorrowful voice drifted from the crack in the door of carriage number 1.

"...At this moment, I look at you, and I have so much to say to you."

"If you grow up a lot tomorrow, will I feel lost?"

The voice is like soft, flowing clouds, easily touching the heart. Even if you are already in the clouds, you still want to get closer and closer.

Explore and take control of this voice.

Su Huan narrowed his eyes, feeling the creamy smoothness overflowing from his fingertips, and then touched his neck.

Feel the vibration at the very source of this sound.

"..."

"You too will fall in love with someone, give so much, and keep it a secret from me..."

……

An hour later, Yu Yue returned to her room, looked at her sleeping daughter, and gazed at her tenderly for a long time.

I remember when she was nine years old, she came to her university alone to find her and called her "Mom" when she was nineteen.

Perhaps from that time on, she began to regard Yu Jing as her own child.

Even though she's older, Xiao Jing is always the one taking care of her.

'I'm so sorry, Xiaojing, I'm such a terrible mother…'

Even when she apologized, Yu Yue didn't dare to utter a sound. She silently returned to her bedside and rubbed off the dried powder from her skin.

Yu Jing, with her back to her, trembled slightly with her eyelashes.

……

"December 24th, 28°C"

"Whiskey on the rocks is very fragrant and delicious, and the mother of the talented woman is also very well nourished."

Although he indulged himself a little last night, the self-disciplined train conductor still got up early.

It was a little past six o'clock, and the sky was overcast and gloomy. Su Huan checked the supplies in the reserve carriage, confirmed the approximate quantity, and then passed through carriage number 7.

Two rows of sweet and spicy scallions emitted a faint glow, while rows of tall grass were planted beside them.

The fact that the population could be maintained after the apocalypse is largely due to the contributions of these hermit dwellers.

After being refined by the collectors, it yields a powder similar to flour.

The texture can't compare to flour, but it's good enough to have something to eat.

Several chickens were sleeping in their cage. The rooster's beak was taped shut, and it flapped its wings angrily when it saw Su Huan coming over.

I opened the iron door of carriage number 10 and walked around the crew area.

These people are now considered one of our own, and we can trust them to a certain extent.

Several people, perhaps wanting to leave a good impression on Su Huan, woke up early and were washing up.

Travel and unstable environments can reduce a person's sleep.

After exchanging a few words, Su Huan took the map of Yijin and went to the cockpit.

Ijin is the southernmost city in Thanh Chuan province. It has fewer mountains and hills than Van An city, and its terrain is relatively open, with mountains on both sides, like a large pocket extending northward.

There is no basis for claiming, and nothing to defend.

Two months later, when the zombie horde surged out of the high-temperature zone, Yijin was completely submerged.

The Steel Council's "New City" was built in a small county town in Jinzhong City, north of Yijin, with the main purpose of being close to the zombie source and obtaining more new materials.

Although the apocalypse occurred simultaneously, the zombies in the high-temperature zone evolved much faster than those in other zones.

As a result, many forces have established bases in Qingchuan.

About a month later, various shelters, settlements, bases, and fortresses will spring up like mushrooms after rain.

However, Yijin is still quite "clean" now.

Various ordinary zombies and Tier 1 zombies roam the shadows of the city, while a large amount of supplies quietly wait in the corners of the city for people to take away.

Just like Su Huan's destination, Armory No. 092.

How long until we reach Yijin?

"If we maintain this speed, it will take another two hours. If we pick up the pace, it will only take ten minutes or so." Liang Kuan, who had stayed up all night, was in high spirits.

His daily routine has recently become somewhat different from everyone else's.

But there was no other way; he was the only one on the train who could drive it, and Su Huan didn't trust anyone else.

“But I feel like something’s not right here,” Liang Kuan said, pointing out from the front of the car.

"what happened?"

Su Huan stood by the car window.

I tried opening the window.

A faint mist of moisture drifted into the carriage, carrying a metallic, metallic smell.

The rolling of the wheels became louder, and there was a bit of extraneous noise.

The surrounding buildings were low and dilapidated, with rusted and curled corrugated tin roofs, and fallen utility poles with exposed copper cores oozing blue-green liquid that gathered in the puddles on the cement road, forming an iridescent film.

The zombies' clothes had also lost their color, and everything was gray.

Su Huan took a deep breath and inexplicably felt like he was home.

That’s not wrong.

In total, he was only away from the acid rain zone for a few dozen days before and after his rebirth.

Compared to four years, it's nothing.

A rumble of thunder echoed in the sky.

He glanced at the low-hanging, grayish-yellow, tumor-like clouds in the distance, then slammed the window shut.

The murky raindrops fell without warning.

A hastily produced batch.

Su Huanke knew all too well the nature of acid rain.

He'll give you a couple of shakes before he turns on you, and the acid rain can come on a whim.

I don't know where all this acid rain came from if there's no nuclear war.

He placed the map of Yijin on the dashboard and said in a deep voice, "Don't enter the city center of Yijin. Turn left at the fork in the road and enter the Qinggang Industrial Yijin Steel Transportation Line. Then, halfway there, there will be an unnamed, non-public railway line. Have Xiao Ba move the tracks there and drive directly in that direction."

[Having taken feedback from the brothers, this kind of content will no longer span multiple chapters; it will only be placed as embellishment between plot points.]

(End of this chapter)