The Legend of Cinderella's Counterattack

Han Meimei was immersed in the joy of discovering the orchard and did not notice at all that a dark shadow flashed past her and sneaked into the shelter silently.

The guards outside the shelter, having relaxed their vigilance due to the rare relaxed atmosphere of the past few days, did not notice anything unusual. The shadow skillfully avoided everyone's sight and drifted towards the core area of the shelter like a ghost.

"Huh? What is that?" A sharp-eyed survivor noticed that something seemed wrong in the corner. He rubbed his eyes and looked carefully, only to see a piece of white paper stuffed in the crack of the wall, faintly visible.

Curious, he walked over and pulled out the paper. In the dim light, he could clearly see what was on it—the words "Wang Hao" suddenly caught his eye. He felt a chill run from the soles of his feet to the top of his head. Before he could react, a dark figure flashed before him and quickly disappeared into the night.

"Someone! Help me!" he shouted in panic.

Hearing the shouts, Yang Chen, Yan Bing and others rushed over quickly. Looking at the note with "Wang Hao's" name on the ground, Yang Chen's face suddenly became gloomy, and an ominous premonition came to his heart.

"Wang Hao? Is he still alive?" Yan Bing also realized the seriousness of the matter and frowned.

"It seems that we are too happy too early. This guy may not be so easy to deal with." Yang Chen clenched his fists, and a cold light flashed in his eyes.

The atmosphere in the shelter suddenly grew tense, the once relaxed and cheerful atmosphere suddenly cast a shadow. Yan Bing immediately began strengthening the shelter's defenses. The already formidable sentry posts were even more vigilant, and patrols were increased in number and frequency. On the towering walls, the beams of searchlights intertwined into an impenetrable web of light, enveloping the entire shelter.

"It seems we've all underestimated Wang Hao's abilities. Being able to sneak in here quietly and escape unscathed is definitely not something an ordinary person can do." The mysterious man's expression was solemn, and he habitually lowered the brim of his hat, covering most of his face. "We need to quickly find out his whereabouts and his purpose this time."

"I've already sent people to investigate." Yan Bing nodded, her eyes determined. "We can't just sit there and wait for death."

At the same time, Li Lei and Han Meimei were leading a patrol team outside the shelter. Since they found the note, they have been doubly cautious and dared not slack off.

"Brother, do you think Wang Hao will really come back for revenge?" Han Meimei clenched the Tang sword in her hand, looking a little nervous.

"Whether he comes back or not, we must be fully prepared." Li Lei patted his sister's shoulder and comforted her, "Don't worry, we are no longer the fish that can be slaughtered at will."

Just as he finished speaking, a strange noise came from not far away. It sounded like the growl of some wild animal, but also like the voice of a human being deliberately suppressing it. Li Lei and Han Meimei exchanged a glance, alarm bells blaring in their hearts.

"Who is it?!" Li Lei shouted, raised the long knife in his hand, signaled the team members to be alert, and slowly approached the direction where the sound came from.

In the darkness, more than a dozen figures slowly appeared. They were wearing tattered clothes, holding various weapons in their hands, and there was a fierce light in their eyes.

"It seems we are surrounded." Li Lei whispered, tightening his grip on the long sword in his hand, ready for battle.

Sun Erniang paced back and forth in a warehouse in the shelter, her brow furrowed as she chain-smoked cigarettes, the choking smoke filling the air around her. Ever since Yang Chen had asked her to help find out about Wang Hao, she had locked herself up in this room, deep in thought.

"Damn Wang Hao, I should have killed you with a knife!" Sun Erniang fiercely crushed her cigarette butt and cursed under her breath. She was no ordinary woman; she had been involved in the underworld before the apocalypse, with connections in both the black and white worlds. Wang Hao's actions had completely infuriated her, and she decided to mobilize all her connections and dig deep to uncover Wang Hao.

"Hello, is this Brother Hu? My second mother, help me find someone..." Sun Erniang dialed one number after another, her words carrying undeniable intimidation, the aura of a former underworld boss on full display. She knew that in this era where information is king, intelligence is everything.

Meanwhile, a mysterious figure wandered alone into a ruined area outside the shelter. This was once Dr. Zhang's secret laboratory, but now only a shattered ruin, overgrown with weeds, lay desolate. Wearing gloves, he carefully searched through the remaining items, hoping to find some clue about Wang Hao.

"Wang Hao is not someone who gives up easily. This time he sneaked into the shelter, it is definitely not just to leave a name." The mysterious man muttered to himself. His keen intuition told him that Wang Hao must be planning a bigger conspiracy.

Suddenly, his eyes fell on a dusty notebook on the ground. He carefully picked it up and flipped open it. It was densely packed with experimental data and research results. Most of the content was obscure and difficult to understand, but a few pages made him feel shocked.

"Virus... mutation... evolution..." The mysterious man muttered the key words on the notebook in a low voice, his expression becoming increasingly serious. "So that's how it is. It seems Wang Hao wants to..."

The mysterious man hurried back to the shelter and shared the notebook's contents with Yang Chen and Yan Bing. Upon learning of Wang Hao's ambitions, Yang Chen's expression darkened. He clenched his fists, his eyes gleaming with determination. "We can't just sit there and wait for death!" Yang Chen declared decisively. "We must take the initiative, find Wang Hao, and stop him before he causes disaster!" Yan Bing agreed. She knew full well Wang Hao's madness, and if he succeeded, the consequences would be disastrous.

After careful planning, Yang Chen decided to lead the team himself, with Li Lei and Han Meimei as vanguards. Along with several other agile members, they formed an elite squad and set out overnight, deep behind enemy lines, searching for Wang Hao. As darkness fell over the land, a biting cold wind howled through the air. The team members, clad in nightgown, silently moved through the ruins, their faces etched with determination. To safeguard this hard-earned peace, they were willing to pay any price.

After several days of reconnaissance, the team finally discovered a clue in a desolate industrial area. Thick smoke billowed from towering chimneys, and the faint roar of machinery drifted from the vast factory buildings, all hinting at a hidden secret. Yang Chen signaled the team to slow down, conceal their positions, and carefully observe their surroundings. "This place is heavily guarded and tightly defended. It's very likely Wang Hao's base," Li Lei said in a low voice. His experience allowed him to spot the clues at a glance.

Under cover of darkness, Yang Chen led his team slowly approaching the factory. However, just as they were about to infiltrate, something unexpected happened. A blinding flashlight suddenly shone down, followed by the sound of hurried footsteps and shouting, shattering the stillness of the night. "Who's there?!" Several armed guards rushed out from the darkness, surrounding the team.

"We've been discovered! Retreat!" Yang Chen acted decisively, knowing their operation had been exposed and they needed to evacuate as soon as possible. However, it was too late. The factory gate suddenly opened, glaring lights illuminated the entire night sky, and Wang Hao, accompanied by a group of fully armed soldiers, slowly walked out with a grim smile.

"Yang Chen, we meet again. I didn't expect you to come to me on your own initiative." Wang Hao's voice was icy cold, his eyes filled with the fire of revenge. "Today, none of you will leave here alive!" A fierce battle was about to break out...