I transformed into a cute girl and lived a carefree life in the apocalypse.

"The winner takes all, the loser is condemned. There's no point in explaining. Since we can't fight here, let's meet again another day!"

After saying that, the blond man led his lackey outside.

Yan Ziming didn't stop her. If it were in a remote place, it would be easier for her to kill them directly, but it was impossible here; the impact would be too bad.

"Are you all alright?" Yan Ziming asked Youlan Zhiruo after confirming that the blond man had really left.

Having experienced the unpleasantness just now, Zhiruo was wary of this kind of thing and asked cautiously, "So you're the famous person who molested a girl in the street. Are you here to recruit us too?"

That sentence almost got Yan Ziming killed; it seems her reputation is truly beyond repair.

I'm afraid that in Zhiruo and Youlan's eyes, he's just a big bad wolf who's lusting after them!

Chapter Fifty-Nine: Revealing One's Identity

"Uh, no, I never molested any girls. That was a complete misunderstanding!"

Yan Ziming hurriedly explained, "If I don't explain while they're still willing to listen to me, I'll never have another chance!"

She's currently cursing those busybodies online for only looking at the surface of things and not investigating their essence. She'll have to apply to the government to refute the rumors for her.

Seeing that Youlan Zhiruo didn't believe him at all, Yan Zimo continued:

"Don't you believe me? I'm the captain of the Bei'an Military Administrative Region delegation. Now you should believe in my character, right?"

"You? Well, while you are indeed representing the team, that doesn't prove you're the captain, does it?"

Zhi Ruo preached with a mixture of belief and doubt.

Of course she knew that Yan Ziming was a member of the Beian team, and that he had participated in previous competitions as a member of the team, but she couldn't be sure if Yan Ziming held a position at the captain level.

If so, then they have misunderstood Yan Ziming.

To become the captain of the Bei'an team, one must have made many achievements. It would be impossible to choose someone with ulterior motives to be the captain; that would be a disgrace to Bei'an.

"I really am! If you don't believe me... if you don't believe me..."

Yan Ziming was so anxious he was pacing back and forth.

I need to provide them with convincing evidence, but the key issue is that when I became the captain, I didn't even give her anything to prove my captaincy. How am I supposed to prove it?

Seeing Yan Ziming's anxious expression, Youlan, who had been silent until now, couldn't help but burst out laughing. Yan Ziming and Zhiruo's eyes both focused on her.

Youlan controlled her emotions and smiled:

"Alright, even if you're not the captain of the Beian team, I believe you're not a bad person."

"Huh? Really? That's great! But why is that?"

Yan Ziming was overjoyed; this was a stroke of good luck!

While delighted, she was also puzzled as to why Youlan would say that.

“Yes, Youlan, it’s too hasty to trust her so readily! What if she’s a wolf in sheep’s clothing?” Zhiruo also objected.

"A young girl's intuition... right?" After hesitating for a long time, Youlan said uncertainly, then added, "And think about it, even if she's not the captain, she's still a member of the team. After doing something like that, how could she stay there unharmed?"

Zhi Ruo and Yan Zi Mo suddenly realized.

As Mo Sheng mentioned before, the people on the team represent the face of Bei'an and the face of the country. Every move they make has a direct impact on the national image. If they do something that affects the face of the country, the Chinese government will deal with the matter seriously without the local government having to take any countermeasures.

The fact that the person involved in the molestation incident is still standing here unharmed indicates that her case has been clarified, but the truth has not yet been made public.

Thank you for your understanding...

Yan Ziming held Youlan's hands with emotion, his eyes shining so brightly that it gave Zhiruo goosebumps.

She pulled Yan Ziming's hand away from Youlan's and said, "Let's get down to business. What brings you here?"

"Ahem, the main reason I came to you is to ask if you have any plans to join a government department."

With an expression that said, "Just as I expected," Zhi Ruo said, "A government department? So you're here to recruit us too, but our answer will disappoint you."

"Is that so... Well, that makes sense."

This is not surprising. If these two had such intentions, they would have signed up long ago, instead of still being considered civilian superpowered individuals.

While government departments offer good benefits, there are also those who value freedom more than such benefits.

For example, Yan Zimo was like that.

She's still not a government employee, and after picking up Ye Qianxue, she lost all interest in joining any government department and devoted herself to a life of leisure.

He was only nominally affiliated with a secret department to participate in the Civilization Cup to conceal his identity; in reality, he didn't do anything.

Yan Ziming's indifference after being rejected puzzled Zhiruo:

"You came all the way here just for this, and you're not upset at all after being rejected?"

"..."

I feel like if I didn't cry my heart out, beg you guys to join me, and you still wouldn't be happy?

"Because I'm not a government employee either, it's just... how should I put it, I completely understand your reasons for refusing."

"Why are you trying to recruit us if you're not from a government department? Besides, we haven't even explained why we refused yet, so don't assume we're involved."

Zhiruo couldn't help but complain.

"Ahem, everyone has their own reasons... As for your reasons for refusing, there are only a few, nothing to guess, we're all the same."

Yan Ziming, with an "I understand, I understand" expression, patted Zhiruo on the shoulder, looking every bit like a life mentor.

"You also refused because you were afraid of a long-distance relationship?" Youlan asked excitedly, as if she had found a kindred spirit.

"what?"

Yan Ziming looked at her blankly. He only didn't want to join because he was lazy. What the hell was a long-distance relationship?

Well, well, it's happened in TV dramas too, where people are separated because their careers interfere with their love lives. Yan Ziming just treated it as if she was watching a TV drama in real life.

"It's nothing, just take it as her talking nonsense. She's a little mentally unstable."

"Hey, how can you talk to your best friend like that?" Youlan said, displeased.

"You're the one who's talking about such private matters with others! Don't you know it'll expose us!"

"No... Although she said it was a misunderstanding, I sensed a kindred spirit in her!"

The two put Yan Ziming down and whispered to each other, their relationship so intimate that anyone who saw it would find the scene heartwarming.

Except for Yan Zimo.

For some reason, perhaps because she was very experienced, she always felt that the two of them had something going on.

Ah, yes! Adultery!

After a while, the two seemed to have reached an agreement, and Zhiruo asked directly:

"But then again, it's too reckless of you to try and recruit people without even knowing your own identity."

"Would you be willing to join just because I told you?"

"Hmm... I can consider it."

Zhi Ruo's slightly ambiguous answer made Yan Zi Mo's eyes darken. These words already indicated that the hope was slim, but she still chose to reveal her identity.

Since they have made it clear that they do not want to join any organization, it means that there is no possibility that they will be poached by outsiders.

Although this differs somewhat from what Yan Ziming hoped for, it is still a fairly good result.

Moreover, as long as she keeps her true identity a secret from the general public, and doesn't reveal it in public, no one can force the identity of "Yan Zimo" onto her.

Unable to recruit them into his camp, becoming friends with them was a good alternative, and that was Yan Ziming's intention in revealing his true identity to them.

"My name is Yan Ziming, you should know me."

"Hmm, hmm—?!" Zhiruo responded calmly at first, then her eyes widened as if she had seen a ghost. She drew out her words in disbelief and shouted:

"You're Yan Zimo? The one who fought against the tyrants in the Yongjing Military Administrative District?!"

A thousand words are not as effective as a single action. Yan Ziming simply took off his mask, letting her see him for a good look.

"ah--!!!"

A piercing scream, sharp enough to shatter glass, came from a girl who was no more than 1.65 meters tall. It contained a special vibration that made Yan Ziming's vision blur!

Chapter Sixty: Mutual Revelation

Before it could cause a bigger commotion, Youlan, Zhiruo's good friend, quickly covered her mouth, and the screams disappeared from Yan Ziming's ears.

"I'm sorry, she's a fan of yours, that's why she's so excited."

While comforting Zhiruo, Youlan explained to Yan Ziming.

"Ha... this is the first time I've met a fan like this." Yan Ziming scratched his cheek and said embarrassedly.

Since the Battle of Yongjing, she hadn't met a single normal fan. Now that she had finally met one, she felt a little excited.

But this girl's voice is really shrill. Is that related to her special ability?

Yan Ziming became even more curious about her special abilities.

After Youlan's attempts to calm her down, along with a bit of a threat (or perhaps a bit of a shock?), Zhiruo finally managed to suppress her excitement, her eyes practically sparkling.