Quick Wear: The Law of Salvation of Cannon Fodder

No one would be able to remain calm after being fooled for the second time, but they knew very well that although the words of the person in front of them sounded absurd, there was no reason for him to make up such an outrageous lie to tease them.

Everything they saw before them revealed a cruel and despairing reality: Professor Xie, once considered a source of hope, had passed away.

This sudden tragic news was like a bolt from the blue, striking everyone present hard. For a moment, a complex mix of emotions surged through their hearts.

"Hey, don't be so dejected! Maybe the situation isn't as bad as you think."

Lu Ze was brought back to reality by Xie Qi's words. He looked at him and said hesitantly, "Excuse me, what is your relationship with Professor Xie?"

Xie Qi simply raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a smile, and then said, "I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Xie Qi. I'm the grandson of Professor Xie you're talking about."

Xie Qi then continued, "I know the reason you came to look for my grandfather this time is nothing more than to develop the zombie virus. Although my grandfather is gone, the notes he left behind may be of some value to you."

Hearing this, Lu Ze subconsciously reached out and firmly grasped Xie Qi's arm. His eyes were filled with anxiety as he couldn't wait to ask, "Where are those notes?"

But when he saw Xie Qi's dazed expression because of his sudden action, Lu Ze suddenly realized his mistake and quickly let go of his hand, apologizing awkwardly, "Sorry..."

Xie Qi, who didn't react, looked at the place where he was held just now, and couldn't understand why he was so quick and agile when dodging Lu Muyang, but was completely defenseless when facing the male protagonist's approach.

"It's okay, I don't mind you touching me."

However, as soon as the words fell, Xie Qi, who finally reacted, was stunned. He never thought that he would say such words so naturally to someone he had only known for a few hours.

However, seeing that Lu Ze also looked bewildered because of this sentence, Xie Qi suddenly felt that this was not a bad idea.

Xie Qi then coughed lightly and walked to the side as if nothing had happened, saying, "The notebook is in the basement. Come with me."

The few people following behind were secretly huddled together, communicating in low voices.

Lu Muyang held Lu Ze's arm tightly and lowered his voice as if he was afraid of being heard by others.

He muttered softly, "Brother, am I really that dirty? Why are you avoiding me like the plague? I thought we showered on the same day, didn't we?"

Yu Tian, who was standing next to Song Chen, jokingly said in an almost inaudible voice, "The captain can make him take a shower, can you?"

"..."

Lu Ze completely ignored his teammates' discussions and jokes, and just followed Xie Qi closely all the way to the closed door of the basement.

However, when they stared at the dark and deep entrance in front of them, they couldn't help but feel a little hesitant and wavering.

After all, in this doomsday world, we must always be vigilant and not trust others easily. No one can guarantee that everyone is a kind person.

At this moment, Lu Ze could feel the gazes of his teammates behind him, as if they were all waiting for him to make a decision. These gazes were full of trust, as if as long as Lu Ze was sure it was safe, they would follow him without hesitation.

But this time, Lu Ze felt a little guilty because he didn't know if it was safe to go in, but he had an inexplicable trust in Xie Qi.

After arriving at the basement and witnessing the scene inside with their own eyes, they finally believed what Xie Qi had said before.

Xie Qi sat on a chair next to the laboratory and said, "Everything is here, you guys can pack it up."

It’s not that Xie Qi doesn’t want to pack up and organize things, it’s just that the things in Professor Xie’s laboratory are too messy. For him who likes to mess things up, it’s better to let the male protagonist and the others organize them themselves.

But when Xie Qi saw them about to touch the bottles and jars on the table, he immediately stopped them and said, "Don't touch them! Those bottles contain the zombie virus."

"Virus?!" Yu Tian's outstretched hand froze in mid-air, and he immediately dodged far away. Although he was a superpower, superpowers would also mutate into zombies if infected.

Xie Qi, who was about to give up, sighed and stood up. He walked to the table and sorted out the bottles containing the virus by memory. Unfortunately, none of these bottles contained virus serum.

Sure enough, what the system said was true. The only successfully developed virus serum was in his body.

"Okay, there should be enough left for you to take back. I think there should be someone in your base who can understand these things."

After finishing, Xie Qi sat back in the chair he had been sitting in and closed his eyes to rest.

Lu Ze took the notes on the table and looked at them for a while. Finding he couldn't understand them, he turned his attention to Xie Qi who was standing beside him. He hesitated for a moment before saying, "You... We'll be leaving here soon. Do you want to go back to the base with us?"

At this moment, Xie Qi, who had originally closed his eyes, slowly opened one and his gaze met Lu Ze's. Noticing Lu Ze's somewhat unnatural expression, Xie Qi's lips curled up unconsciously, and he asked in a casual tone, "Captain, I'm just an ordinary person. Are you really planning to take me, a burden, with you?"

As soon as the words fell, not only Lu Ze was surprised, but also several other people who were packing up nearby and eavesdropping with gusto were stunned. Although they had speculated before, they were more inclined to believe that he was a superpower.

After all, in this environment where the end of the world has been coming for a long time, Xie Qi can always maintain a calm attitude and dress neatly and appropriately. It is hard to believe that he is just an ordinary person.

However, Lu Ze only paused for a few seconds and answered without hesitation: "You don't have to worry. Since I decided to take you back to the base, I will definitely take responsibility for you." His eyes were firm and sincere, as if conveying a sense of trust and security to Xie Qi.

In addition to the fact that the other party was Professor Xie's grandson, Lu Ze also had his own selfish motives. Although he didn't know why the person in front of him had such a big impact on his emotions, he wanted the person in front of him to live well.

Hearing this, Xie Qi's mouth corners slightly raised, revealing a happy smile. He stared at Lu Ze's eyes with burning eyes, and said jokingly with a smile: "Okay, then Captain, you have to be responsible for me."

As soon as Xie Qi finished speaking, Lu Ze was obviously stunned. He had never expected that his words would cause misunderstanding from the other party.

Facing Xie Qi's gaze, Lu Ze quickly turned his head away, not daring to look at Xie Qi again, and silently sorted out the information with the other eavesdropping team members.

At this moment, the system's voice suddenly rang in Xie Qi's mind: "Host? Are you interested in the male lead?"

948's tone was full of curiosity, and if you listened carefully, you could detect a hint of joy that was hard to conceal.

Obviously, the system showed unusual interest in the interaction between Xie Qi and the male protagonist, and had certain expectations for the development of their relationship.

However, Xie Qi didn't notice the joy in the system's voice. He just replied calmly, "How is that possible? Even flash marriages don't happen that quickly. We've only known each other for a few hours."

"Tsk! Don't flirt with me if you don't like me, you scumbag!" After the system said this, it quickly slipped into the system space, as if it didn't want to stay for a moment longer.

Xie Qi was a little confused by the system's sudden accusation and didn't know how to respond for a moment.

Because even Xie Qi himself couldn't explain where this inexplicable closeness to the male protagonist came from.