As the only recovery-type ability user in M Base, Liu Yue had truly been living in the wind and clouds these past few years. If there was anything she felt slightly regretful about, it was that her space had never changed.
These years, under her matchmaking, Feng Zhe and Liao Feifan had joined forces and gradually became the highest leaders in the public eye within the base. In reality, both of them listened to her. Relying on the advantage of rebirth and the major events she knew would happen, she publicly claimed that she had a foresight ability, and had always been deeply trusted by everyone. Liao Feifan was even her most loyal supporter, obeying her in everything.
This time it could have been someone else coming, but she ignored the others’ objections and insisted on coming herself. She wanted Yan Bin to see how glorious she was. She wanted to become the ruler of all of Huaxia.
The helicopter landed. Through the window, she could see outside, many people were already waiting on the ground. That one was called Han Fei, right? He was also standing among the crowd. She didn’t see Yan Bin’s figure. Of course, he wouldn’t appear in a scene like this.
The cabin door opened and several people walked out of the aircraft. In the middle was a young woman, elegant in bearing and sweet-faced, dressed in a white dress. A gust of wind blew past, making the skirt sway lightly. Her long hair was smooth and shiny, and her watery eyes made one’s bones tingle when she looked at someone. The others faintly centered themselves around her, taking her as the head.
Han Fei had originally still been observing, but upon seeing this woman’s face his gaze instead calmed. With such looks, having reached her status in times like these, she clearly wasn’t simple.
He stepped forward. Today he was the one representing the base to welcome them. Alliance! Ha, he really wanted to know what they were planning.
“Welcome. You must be Miss Liu. As expected, hearing your reputation is nothing compared to meeting you. Indeed just as people say, noble and beautiful.” Han Fei stepped forward.
Liu Yue showed a sweet smile, appearing a little shy as she said, “Not at all, those are just boring rumors. You can call me Little Yue.”
Hearing this, the expression on the face of Chu Yi, standing beside Han Fei, instantly twisted a bit. He subconsciously glanced at the glasses-wearing man next to him. The other shrugged and winked helplessly. Ever since five years ago when they got separated and reunited, Brother Fei had been moody. Especially when hearing the name Qi Yue. It made his heart itch like a cat scratching. He really wanted to know what had happened, but simply couldn’t find anything out.
Han Fei’s face, which still had a trace of a smile, instantly sank. Even his mask dropped. “Better to call you Miss Liu. After all, you’re a guest. As the host, I can’t neglect courtesy.”
Liu Yue’s sweet smile froze for a moment. Her mind quickly spun. This was their first meeting in this life, she and he had never crossed paths before. What was wrong with Han Fei? In her memory, he was very refined.
Then she spoke again in a tone tinged with sorrow: “It’s me forgetting my identity as a guest, foolishly wanting to be close to others.” Her pitiful appearance instantly made the people accompanying her dissatisfied with Han Fei. Such a cute and beautiful girl was one to be coaxed. This man was too rude.
“So L Base doesn’t welcome us. Why not say so before we came?”
“Exactly. Since there’s no sincerity, it seems our trip was unnecessary.”
Han Fei frowned. What a pain. Annoying to death. They had only just arrived and already so many problems. He waved at the glasses-wearing man to come forward. “You deal with this. I’m leaving.” Without even bothering with polite words, he walked straight off.
Liu Yue looked angrily at Han Fei’s back. Fool. He really thought he was something. This was the first time someone had dared embarrass her this badly, and in front of so many.
The glasses-wearing man smoothed things over, greeting those from M Base. “Brother Fei had urgent business and left first. You’ve traveled far, flew for several hours, everyone must be tired. Please rest first. There will be a banquet and welcome ceremony later.” Smiling warmly and leaving no room for refusal, he led them to the rest area.
Han Fei strode straight into Yan Bin’s office without acknowledging the man behind the desk. He dropped heavily onto the sofa and slumped down.
In the first two years, he hated Yan Bin. Because of him, he had acted impulsively toward Qi Yue. Because of him, Qi Yue ran away. A person so terrified of death, how would he dare run off alone? But at the same time, Yan Bin was his brother. Years of mutual support twisted his heart with conflict.
As time passed, his heart grew cold. He no longer had the old fiery desire. He had tried a few women, even handsome boys. But when they stripped and lay on the bed, he couldn’t touch them. Some even used drugs on him, but when his body reacted he only became more violently irritable. He clearly hated them. Maybe he was getting old. Even though he had just reached his thirties, his heart felt old. There was no longer such a pure, obedient person who could move him.
Yan Bin sat behind the desk, looking at information sent via satellite. It clearly recorded everything about this woman Liu Yue from childhood to now.
B Base was divided into District A and B. District A’s leader was former mayor Tang Yi. Liu Yue’s stepfather Liu Zhengnan was the commander of District B. In the first three years of the apocalypse, Liu Yue only contacted her family by phone, but last year and this year she had traveled between B Base several times. Before the apocalypse she was a wild and domineering pampered miss. After the apocalypse, gaining a powerful ability, she instead became a white lotus, gentle and kind. This woman had changed greatly.
He habitually rubbed his forehead and looked at Han Fei lying on the sofa. The other’s arm covered his eyes, motionless like he was asleep, but his steady breathing showed he was only resting.
Han Fei was the only blood relative he had, like a real younger brother. He had never commented on that matter. Back then, he acted on impulse, but he didn’t regret it. His only regret was not keeping that boy secured, letting him escape. Not having slept peacefully for so many years, maybe that was his punishment.
“What do you think of that woman?” Yan Bin broke the silence.
Han Fei opened his eyes, tilted his head, and snorted. “You’ll understand tonight.”
Yan Bin saw he wasn’t going to explain. Well, he would know at night anyway. He lowered his head to read the other documents sent by spies stationed in different bases.
Night fell over L Base: peaceful, orderly, harmonious.
Inside a hall in the base, the atmosphere was lively, filled with music, fragrance, and charming dances. The band onstage performed with effort.
The four major bases were all cautious, none daring to recklessly swallow another. Everyone was scheming against each other step by step.
This was the first time people from another base had come. Yan Bin arranged a banquet to show sincerity. After all, one doesn’t hit a smiling face. Since they showed goodwill, he had no reason to play the villain.
Liu Yue wore a fitted white cocktail dress. Her hair was tied high, revealing the snowy skin on her neck. She was especially eye-catching in the hall. She conversed softly with those beside her, occasionally lifting her head to glance around.
The magnificent hall was lavishly decorated, hung with delicate blue crystal chandeliers. The shimmering lights swayed slightly. It seemed L Base had developed well.
Half the banquet had passed, yet the host of the base still hadn’t appeared, nor had Han Fei. Liu Yue did not show any impatience and even soothed those who came with her. After so many lifetimes, she knew their habits well.
There was noise at the door, several men in black entered. Leading them was the one she wanted to see. As always, his face had those cold, hard lines, his tightly pressed lips, those sharp eyes, that strong build. His whole body radiated the charm of a mature man and a kingly presence. Yet once again a surge of hatred filled her heart. A man like this should fall in love with a gentle woman like her.
