In this post-apocalyptic world, I unexpectedly became a star galaxy master.

"Clap clap clap!"

"Clap clap clap!"

The iron gate outside was violently slammed shut.

Ugh, who was so rude and impolite? Hongtang was excitedly waiting to hear Chi Ye tell a story, but her good mood was instantly ruined.

She used her spiritual power to sense that the man across the hall was not home, so she had to open the door herself.

Hongtang pouted and got up irritably. "Chi Ye, you better keep an eye on the roasted sweet potatoes and potatoes for me. Don't burn them. I'm going to see which idiot dares to knock on the door."

Ikeno: It seems we'll have to find another time to explain everything; now is not the right time.

She stormed out, but quickly returned with a smile.

"Officer Chen, Officer Zhang, please come in." It was Chen Jinghe and Zhang Chengcheng, those two blockheads, along with three or four people in uniform, who all looked like government officials.

The one who comes is not kind.

Whom should I support? Chino and Han Ya? Or myself?

"Hmm, what's that smell? It smells pretty good." A middle-aged man sniffed and spoke first.

"Hehe, it's nothing, just roasted sweet potatoes. It's almost dinner time, and we don't have much to eat, so we're just having some sweet potatoes to fill our stomachs." Hongtang didn't know who this person was, so she could only laugh it off for now.

"Please have a seat, everyone."

There were only four small stools in total, while the other side had six people and our side had two. Obviously, there weren't enough seats.

"Are we having guests? I'll go check on Han Ya first. Call me if you need anything." Chi Ye saw that he didn't recognize the people who came and that they were clearly looking for Hong Tang, so he deliberately avoided them. If they dared to bully Hong Tang, he would rush out immediately.

“Mm.” Hongtang nodded at him.

"Please have a seat, gentlemen. May I ask what brings you here?"

Chen Jinghe and the middle-aged man sat down by the coal stove, while the others sat on the inflatable sofas.

"Xiao Tang, this is Qu Zhi, the deputy commander of the base. He wants to ask you about the A-level mission. We were investigating someone and happened to run into you across the hall, so we came over together."

Checking for someone? The neighbor across the hall? That man definitely has something going on.

But the person isn't here now; perhaps they fled long ago. Officer Chen is destined to have made a wasted trip.

"Commander Qu, please feel free to speak your mind." After understanding the general situation from Chen Jinghe, Hongtang felt a little relieved. When she went to check on Qu Zhi again, he was happily eating roasted sweet potatoes.

"Hmm, this roasted sweet potato is good, it smells quite nice, but it's a little burnt." Qu Zhi was holding the biggest sweet potato in his hand, eating it with relish, and even gave a word of praise.

This person is definitely a foodie!

"Gentlemen, none of you have had dinner yet, have you? What a coincidence! Let's all have a taste together."

Hongtang divided the remaining sweet potatoes and potatoes among the group, one for each person. The group stood up awkwardly to accept them, thanking her repeatedly.

"Xiao Tang, you've given us all this. What are you having for dinner?" Chen Jinghe looked at Hong Tang with some concern. Everyone was in a bad situation, and these seemingly insignificant items were now worth a lot of points. They ate it all without hesitation, feeling somewhat ashamed.

Moreover, although Qu Zhi was his superior, he didn't have much contact with him and didn't know much about his style of doing things, so he couldn't directly defend Hong Tang.

"Old Chen, you're too old-fashioned. Do you think we'd eat their food for free?" Qu Zhi had already devoured the roasted sweet potato in his hand and was wiping his lips, which had been smeared with black ink, with the back of his hand.

Hongtang wanted to get him a wet wipe, but then she changed her mind, thinking it was better to avoid trouble.

"Pfft! Bang!"

"Ouch!"

Just then, a heavy thud was heard, accompanied by cries of pain from several people.

Hongtang and the other two quickly turned around to look, only to find that the inflatable sofa had deflated and collapsed, causing them to fall to the floor.

Hongtang suppressed a laugh and offered some perfunctory reassurance. The young people felt embarrassed for breaking the host's things and kept apologizing.

Hongtang waved her hand, indicating that it was okay.

Hearing the commotion, Chi Ye came out of the second bedroom and strode over to Hong Tang in a few steps, asking with concern, "What happened? Did they bully you?"

As he spoke, Chi Ye glanced at everyone with a cold and sharp look, and at the same time stepped forward to shield Hong Tang behind him.

Hongtang was a little stunned as she watched Chi Ye's aura change in an instant. Was this a husky turning into a wolfhound?

He had been beaten black and blue when he came down the mountain that day.

Wow, after three days apart, one should indeed look at a person with new eyes.

Hongtang gave Chi Ye an approving look from behind.

"Oh, so this is your protector, your boyfriend?" Qu Zhi's tone was slightly teasing, his eyes darting back and forth between Hong Tang and Chi Ye.

He pulled out a handkerchief from somewhere, vigorously wiped his mouth, and then wiped his hands.

Hongtang's lips twitched. Why didn't she use a handkerchief earlier?

Uh, he's a grown man using a handkerchief, especially in the apocalypse?

No, no, what protector of flowers, what boyfriend? This Qu Zhi is truly "as his name suggests".

“Ahem, Commander Qu, this is Chi Ye, my… distant cousin.” Chi Ye did not deny this.

“Younger brother? Chi Ye… Chi, eh, you’re that kid from the Chi family.” Qu Zhi smacked his lips, muttering to himself, when suddenly he thought of something, a glint of light flashed in his eyes, and he stared at Chi Ye again.

With a faint smile on his face, Chi Ye said politely and cautiously, "Uncle Qu, it's you! My father repeatedly told me to find you no matter what after I arrived at the base. I just arrived at noon today and was planning to go out to look for news of you tonight after settling in. I didn't expect to meet you now. What a coincidence!"

"Yes, that's right, I really didn't expect that." Qu Zhi sighed meaningfully, "After I finish my business, you can come with me."

“Mm.” Chi Ye nodded and sat down next to Hong Tang.

"Alright, we've finished eating and reminiscing, now it's time to get down to business." Qu Zhi straightened his expression and spoke somewhat seriously.

"Ms. Hongtang, I am Qu Zhi, in charge of base security at the Second Base. I'm here today to ask for your cooperation on three matters..."

The three things were: first, to confirm whether Hongtang had truly awakened her superpowers after being scratched by the zombies; second, to draw her blood for testing; and third, to ask if she knew any clues about the person who had killed tens of thousands of zombies during the mission, as there were writings left on the ground.

The confirmation of superpowers involves testing the wrist with a special instrument.

Hongtang's special ability was undetectable by instruments. However, she deliberately released a little energy, and the instrument's pointer moved slightly before returning to normal.

Hongtang explained that the superpower had just awakened and was too weak and unstable; further testing could be conducted later.

As for the blood test, Hongtang chuckled and thought, "Are these people planning to grab me and dissect me?!"

Hongtang, feigning fear of blood, lured the girl who was getting her blood drawn to her bedroom, created an illusion with her mental power, and gave her a vial of chicken blood.

There are plenty of living things in my own space, how many blood vessels would I need!

As for that message, Hongtang, adhering to the principle that one must leave a mark when doing good deeds, just like last time at the Beishan Villa Phase II, left a message at the place where he had killed many zombies: "Hero Tang was here!"

That's exactly the powerful, mysterious, and exciting effect she wanted.