Virus King - Chapter 46

Chapter 46: The Car that Circled the Villa District Thirteen Times!

TL: YYang

One had to admit, Song Ziqiong’s words were extremely well-chosen.

In that instant, Lu Li froze on the spot.

She wasn’t a little girl anymore; with just one sentence, Song Ziqiong had already revealed a lot of information.

Her own “personal qualities” were good.

But what exactly were her “personal qualities”?

Her family’s modest assets? Those meant absolutely nothing in front of Song Ziqiong!

Clearly, that wasn’t it.

Her abilities? Although she held a decent job, after everything she’d just experienced, Lu Li certainly didn’t believe that her hosting skills would impress Song Ziqiong in any way.

So, there was only one possibility left—her physical appearance.

Although it was rumored in Jiangcheng that after her husband’s death, the high-and-mighty Queen Song had likely developed a “problematic preference,” as people put it.

However, if Song Ziqiong’s preferences were really the issue, then she wouldn’t have waited until now to make it known that she was interested.

Song Ziqiong and she had interacted a few times before, but Song Ziqiong had never said anything like this back then.

And now, in this car, there was also another person!

A man who had just displayed terrifying strength and power that she couldn’t comprehend.

Instinctively, Lu Li looked over at Chen Bai.

Chen Bai’s eyes were closed, as if he hadn’t heard any of this, merely resting quietly in the car.

But when Lu Li’s gaze met Song Ziqiong’s, Song Ziqiong’s lips curved into a faint smile. Beneath that smile, Lu Li was able to confirm her own suspicions.

This man…

In that moment, Lu Li’s heart was filled with mixed emotions.

Had these past few days’ events not happened, back in that civilized society, even if the woman in front of her was the high-and-mighty Queen Song, Lu Li would have coldly glared back, stepped out of the car, and left.

She wouldn’t have spared them even a scrap of respect. Why should she? She, the Great Beauty Lu, had no shortage of admirers—why would she stoop to be someone else’s accessory?

But now, not only had this person just saved her life, but that recent scene had also made Lu Li realize the shifts in this world, the cruel future that might be awaiting, and how everything she once had had become utterly worthless.

Just as Song Ziqiong had said, her personal qualities were good, but aside from her outward appearance, what did she still have?

Quite clearly, nothing at all.

At least, nothing that mattered to this pair of people.

Lu Li’s lips felt dry. Gazing at East Mountain slowly drawing near, she still hadn’t gathered her resolve.

“Director Song, could I have some time to think? I… I’ve never even had a boyfriend before…”

Chen Bai chuckled, and Song Ziqiong smiled, nodding in acknowledgment.

The door of the car opened, and Lu Li fled back into her home as if escaping.

“Why are you only getting back now? We’ve been calling and you wouldn’t pick up! Do you even know what it’s like out there? And you’re still out wandering around!?”

Her parents’ scolding calmed the chaos in Lu Li’s mind somewhat, but instead, it made her think even more deeply.

Meanwhile, the car’s speed slowed considerably.

Tidying up the stray hair by Song Ziqiong’s temple as she knelt in the footwell of the car, Chen Bai’s slightly bloodstained hand lightly pinched her earlobe, feeling the diamond stud in her ear. Only then did he smile and say:

“What’s the rush?”

“Mm… Isn’t it… that I… wanted to… do what you said… the seventeen-syllable… throat press?”

Chen Bai chuckled, curling a lock of hair around one finger, while his other hand lifted Song Ziqiong’s chin.

“Come on, say it properly.”

A glistening thread formed on her crimson lips, and her eyes, slightly reddened from lack of air, gave Chen Bai a resentful sidelong glance filled with playful defiance.

“Wasn’t it you who mentioned it this morning? I was just thinking about finding a little maid as a concubine for you. Mm…”

Before she finished her sentence, Chen Bai nodded. When it wasn’t time for her to speak, there was no reason to leave Song Ziqiong idle, was there?

After all, all she needed to do was listen to him.

Her mouth wasn’t exactly necessary for that.

“Fine, suit yourself. I thought you’d end up offering up that little bodyguard of yours.”

After finally managing to catch her breath, Song Ziqiong gave him a sharp glare, one that seemed to threaten to cut a piece of flesh from him. She then replied, “If you want her, Shuang’er definitely wouldn’t refuse. To be honest, that girl’s got a pretty strong admiration for the powerful.”

Chen Bai shook his head.

“Let’s talk about that later. Doomsday’s about to erupt in two days. We’ll have plenty of time in the future. But you’d better keep an eye on that Lu Li. Don’t let her turn into a zombie when the time comes!”

“I… have faith in you.”

“When you handle things, of course I’m at ease!”

Chen Bai gently stroked her high-pinned hair as he gazed out into the inky darkness outside, finally allowing himself a moment of relaxation after the tense battle just moments ago.

Just then, Leng Shuang’s voice came over the intercom.

“Madam, Mr. Chen, we’re almost home!”

As the villa appeared in the distance, Chen Bai glanced down at his wife, who seemed to be working even harder upon hearing Leng Shuang’s voice. He picked up the intercom without a hint of change in his expression and said:

“Slow down, then circle around the East Mountain Villa District a few more times.”

At these words, Chen Bai immediately felt Song Ziqiong’s movements slow down.

“Yes, sir!”

In the front seat of the car, Leng Shuang’s face reddened slightly. She’d already noticed a few signs earlier—though this outcome was only to be expected…

No, wait!

Leng Shuang quickly shook her head, a glint of determination flashing in her eyes.

Mr. Chen and Madam must have been focusing on serious business!

That’s right!

Lately, they’d planned to make the East Mountain Villa District their base, preparing it as a stronghold against the impending zombie threat and for future development.

Leng Shuang was well aware of all this. In fact, she personally oversaw the recent transfer of the Song Corporation’s entire security division to guard the residential buildings on the outskirts of the East Mountain Villa District.

That’s right!

Madam and Mr. Chen were undoubtedly conducting an inspection for that very reason!

Even though, deep down, Leng Shuang knew it was a bit of a stretch to be doing this so late at night.

And the strange slurping sounds she’d heard over the intercom earlier… they were a bit too loud!

With her mind firmly set on self-deception, Leng Shuang circled the East Mountain Villa District a full thirteen times before finally driving the car home, satisfied.