I'm being held captive by a monster

Chapter 284 A Mission Just Right for You
"Make them apologize to Xiaoye..."

Zhang Guang pondered for a moment and rubbed his chin.

Lin Xing'an smiled.

"So, Minister, you also know that they would never bow their heads and apologize, right?"

"Moreover, they never felt that they were wrong."

Lin Xing'an casually flipped to the last page of the data and looked at the last glutton with an immune constitution.

"Liu Yang..."

He stared blankly at the photo in the document for a moment.

Do you remember Liu Xu?

"It's the person who helps Xu Zhe look up all sorts of things and handle all sorts of trivial matters."

"This Liu Yang is Liu Xu's younger brother. He is only fifteen years old and is in the committee's youth training camp."

"Because of her outstanding performance, her immune system, and her suitable abilities, she is very suitable to play support in the team."

Zhang Guang gave a brief introduction.

"An'an, you just said that as long as Xiaoye forgives Mai Yuran and Mai Lingbu, you'll be fine, right?"

"Yes, Xiaoye's word is law."

Lin Xing'an nodded.

"Okay! Take the materials home first and get a feel for everyone's abilities."

"I'll bring the two of them to visit them personally later and have them apologize to Xiaoye sincerely."

Zhang Guang patted Lin Xing'an on the shoulder and said.

"...Minister, do I really need to cooperate with them? You don't have to go to this extent, do you?"

"And I feel... their abilities aren't really suited for searching Sixteen Months, are they?"

"I even feel like I can manage on my own."

Lin Xing'an said with a complicated expression.

Zhang Guang shook his head.

“An’an, during the investigation, this special team will definitely encounter humans and animals, be attacked by them, or you will need to attack them.”

"So the more people there are, the safer it is. Don't underestimate humans and animals. Those that have survived to this day are all formidable."

"In terms of abilities, Mai Yuran's [Invisibility] is suitable for stealth, and Mai Lingbu's [Painted Skin] is suitable for interrogation. Both are very suitable."

Zhang Guang glanced at the time.

"An'an, go home and wait for me."

"Don't worry! They will definitely obey your orders. I'll go find them now and make them apologize to Xiaoye in person!"

He patted his chest and said.

"it is good……"

Seeing that Zhang Guang had already said so, Lin Xing'an couldn't say anything more and could only nod.

"But those two...can they really be that obedient?"

However, just before leaving, Lin Xing'an couldn't help but frown and ask, puzzled.

He couldn't understand how Zhang Guang could be so confident as to make the twins obediently apologize to Xu Ye.

"An'an, their status isn't as high as you think."

"Their grandfather was just an ordinary employee in the Coordination Department. In those days, ordinary employees in the Coordination Department were... even more ordinary than you can imagine."

"You can understand it as the two of them having no background, they just got involved with Qian Qiongzhi and are friends with her."

Seeing this, Zhang Guang patiently explained to Lin Xing'an.

"How is Qian Qiongzhi? Wasn't she among the first batch of infected people?"

Lin Xing'an then asked the question.

"she……"

The mere mention of Qian Qiongzhi brought a look of pain to Zhang Guang's face.

"Her condition is very bad; she has been suppressing the epidemic by relying on the 'painted skin'."

"I don't know if it's because she's been holding it in or because of the reverse influence of Painted Skin, but it seems like she has some mental problems."

Zhang Guang said, rubbing his temples.

"Huh? The [Painted Skin] can suppress the [Epidemic]?"

Lin Xing'an was taken aback, and asked as if he was hearing it for the first time.

"Well, to put it simply, it's like wearing the 'cloak' of an uninfected person, so on the surface there are no symptoms."

"But beneath the painted skin, the virus is actually still inside the body."

"Therefore, this mask cannot be removed."

"Qian Qiongzhi can't hold it in anymore, she's desperate to take her clothes off, but Mai Lingbu doesn't dare to let her, so the twins have broken off all ties with her."

Zhang Guang spoke very quickly to Lin Xing'an.

"so……"

Lin Xing'an raised an eyebrow.

No wonder Zhang Guang was confident he could get the twins to apologize.

So, their backer has disappeared...

"An'an, you should familiarize yourself with the abilities and characteristics of these people."

"I'll arrange for the twins to apologize to Xu Ye."

"One hour... one and a half hours, I'll be at your house in an hour and a half."

Zhang Guang glanced at his watch, patted Lin Xing'an's arm, and said.

"it is good."

After taking the documents, Lin Xing'an left the room with Zhang Guang.

However, Lin Xing'an headed home, while Zhang Guang went to his department.

I had just sat down in the office when Li Lu knocked on the door and came in.

"Minister! Minister, this is today's report, you..."

"Give me."

Zhang Guang took the report.

"Minister, after resting yesterday, everyone is clearly... Ah! Minister, you..."

Li Lu, who was about to give a report, suddenly felt a tightness in her chest.

Because Zhang Guang simply crumpled the stack of reports into balls.

Then he casually tossed it into the air.

As it fell, the paper ball turned to ashes and scattered with the wind.

"No need to look at it."

Zhang Guang smiled.

"Li Lu, inform everyone that a trial will be held tomorrow."

"...trial?"

"Yes, the culprit that caused the spread of the epidemic has been found."

Zhang Guang said it casually.

Li Lu's eyes widened in surprise.

"This... [epidemic]... wasn't this done by humans or animals? You found the Sixteenth Month?"

For a moment, she didn't know what Zhang Guang meant.

"No, no, no, Li Lu, don't you think the spread of the [epidemic] is a bit strange?"

How did the epidemic reach our committee?

"Why did everyone cough for so long, but no one noticed?"

Zhang Guang's words made Li Lu nod subconsciously.

But before she could ask any further questions, Zhang Guang picked up his phone and waved his hand urging her to stop.

"Just pass it on to everyone."

"Everyone except those on special missions must attend tomorrow and take a good look at the culprits who caused this situation!"

"I will deal with this severely! I will definitely give everyone an explanation!"

"Everyone, including those who are infected and those who are not, is coming, so you must take protective measures this afternoon."

Zhang Guang said this while scrolling through the phone numbers on his phone.

After escorting the still somewhat bewildered Li Lu out of the office, he dialed Mai Yuran's number.

"Minister, Minister, you've finally called..."

The phone was answered in less than one ring.

Mai Yuran's voice sounded relieved, as if she had finally found a savior.

"Minister, only you can save me and Xiao Bu now..."

Her voice sounded like she was about to cry.

"Hehe, now you know?"

Where did that arrogant attitude from a while ago go?

Zhang Guang snorted coldly.

He knew that Mai Lingbu's "Painted Skin" ability could effectively suppress the "Epidemic," and after the twins were not infected, he called to invite them to help.

But at the time, the two of them looked down on him.

And now...

Qian Qiongzhi was desperate to find Mai Lingbu to peel off her skin.

They've even started offering a bounty!
If you help her find Mai Lingbu, you can play with Qian Qiongzhi for a week!
At first, Qian Sen knew that once Qian Qiongzhi removed her disguise, she would suffer from the plague. Moreover, as one of the first to be infected, removing the disguise could even lead to her death.

So the twins were secretly hidden by Qian Sen.

With Qian Sen's protection, they wouldn't be afraid even if Qian Qiongzhi made a scene.

But now, things are different.

Qian Qiongzhi wore this painted skin for far too long...

In addition, Qian Qiongzhi's physical condition was being eroded and weakened by the epidemic.

Therefore, she is being negatively affected by this "painted skin"!
Even now, signs of memories and personality intertwining have already appeared!

Once the mask is removed, Qian Qiongzhi will be tormented by the pandemic!
If she doesn't shed her "painted skin," Qian Qiongzhi will be affected more and more deeply!
If Qian Sen finds out about this, even if he prevents Qian Qiongzhi from peeling off her skin, even if he hides them away...

Qian Qiongzhi will definitely blame them too!
Those two are doomed!
Therefore, for now, the two can only hope that Zhang Guang will find Sixteen Moons as soon as possible!
I pray that "Painted Skin" didn't have such a deep impact on Qian Qiongzhi!
"Minister, we sisters will definitely listen to you now."

"We'll do anything you ask if you can find the Sixteenth Month!"

Mai Yuran said, also having no other choice.

Mai Lingbu, who was standing nearby, was also sobbing intermittently.

Clearly, he was exhausted during this period and lived in constant fear!

"Hmph, now you two hurry up and surround the department."

"Come directly to my office when you arrive."

"I'll give you half an hour. You're out of time."

“If I go out to run errands now, and I come back and neither of you are waiting for me in the office, then no one can save you.”

Zhang Guang snorted coldly, then hung up the phone without giving Mai Yuran a chance to speak.

"call……"

After putting down his phone, Zhang Guang felt a sense of relief.

But now is not the time to enjoy it.

He made a phone call to Zhao Wuji.

After determining which isolation room Keke was in, I took a few packets of tea from the office, put on a mask, and headed towards the isolation area.

To reassure everyone and to set a good example.

Koko, who was initially isolating alone at home, also voluntarily moved into the quarantine area.

Of course, their accommodations are much better than those of other ordinary employees.

Zhang Guang arrived at the specially booked quarantine building.

After greeting his colleagues who were passing by, he went up to the top floor and knocked on Keke's door.

"Hey! What is it? Just put it at the door."

Koko's voice came through.

Zhang Guang cleared his throat. "Ke Ke, it's me."

He knocked on the door again and said.

"……minister?"

The sound startled Keke, who then quickly opened the door.

"Oh dear, Koko... there's not a trace of color in your face..."

Seeing Ke Ke's extremely weak appearance, Zhang Guang's face also showed a hint of heartache.

"Minister, I..."

"It's okay, I won't get infected. If I could get infected, I would have already."

Zhang Guang gestured to Ke Ke that he didn't need to be nervous.

"Here's some tea for you. It's good for your throat if you brew it."

“Outsiders are not allowed into our quarantine building right now, but I’ve notified them that someone will bring you some fruit later. It’s specially brought from the south of the city.”

"Is there anything else you'd like to eat? I've seen that the food during quarantine is pretty much the same everywhere."

After Zhang Guang entered the room, he immediately brewed tea for Ke Ke.

Koko was somewhat flattered and even at a loss for words.

"No, no, Minister, the food is alright, there's nothing I'd like to eat."

She quickly waved her hand and said.

"I don't have any particular thoughts. Okay, I'll buy it for you then."

"I'll bring it to you along with the fruit later."

Zhang Guang poured Ke Ke a cup of tea.

"Minister, please have a seat!"

Keke quickly tidied up the coffee table and patted the sofa. "It's a bit messy, please don't mind."

She used her ability to turn the trash into clean wood chips.

"It's alright, it's alright. I just came to check on you."

"Of all the people in the department right now, you're the one I trust the most. You're capable, decisive, and have excellent execution skills!"

"If you hadn't been infected too, Sixteen Months would probably have been found long ago!"

"You know, this epidemic has directly cost me one of my top generals!"

Zhang Guang blew on the hot tea and sighed with regret.

"Minister, you're too..."

Before Ke Ke could finish speaking, Zhang Guang's phone rang.

Zhang Guang picked it up, glanced at it, and then hung up the phone.

"No one's phone call is as important as someone's concern for you!"

He simply turned off his phone.

"You...cough cough...you flatter me too much, Minister..."

Keke tied up her long hair.

Use your abilities to make yourself look healthy.

"No way, Koko, sometimes I have to admit it too..."

"Some people, you only realize how important they are when they're not around!"

"Look at the situation now without you... sigh..."

Zhang Guang sighed softly.

"Minister, what's the situation now? It's been over twenty days, the livestock side must be about to give out, right?"

Koko followed up with the question.

Zhang Guang shook his head.

"The harassment and attacks by humans and animals have indeed stopped."

"But for them, all they need to do is hide the sixteenth month and stall for time."

"The main problem now is that there are too many people infected with the virus and too few combat-ready personnel."

"Moreover, as this drags on, everyone is becoming pessimistic and irritable."

Zhang Guang smiled wryly, "If the epidemic had been discovered earlier, even just one day earlier, things wouldn't be like this."

He rubbed the teacup in his hand as he spoke.

A look of embarrassment, guilt, and remorse appeared on Keke's face...

Because she knew from the very first sign of the epidemic...

However, because of Xu Zhe's actions at the time, she did not tell Zhang Guang immediately...

"Minister, it's my responsibility, I..."

"Hey! It's all in the past, it's all in the past, there's no need to talk about it anymore, and in my heart you've done nothing wrong!"

Zhang Guang interrupted Ke Ke directly and refilled her teacup.

A touch of emotion appeared on Keke's face.

“Minister, my abilities allow me to fully withstand the [epidemic].

"Since there's no one available, let me help you!"

She put down her teacup and looked at Zhang Guang.

Zhang Guang quickly shook his head!
"Koko! Your priority right now is to recover! Don't think about anything else!"

"I came today to check on you. I'm relieved to see you're doing well, so I won't stay any longer!"

He stood up and said.

Ke Ke quickly stopped Zhang Guang.

"Minister, I know about my health condition!"

"Please let me do something. Staying here is torture for me."

She looked at the small isolation room and said.

"Minister! I will follow your orders completely!"

"I'll do whatever you tell me to do! Just assign me tasks based on my situation!"

Seeing that Zhang Guang still wanted to refuse, Ke Ke spoke again.

This time, Zhang Guang finally stopped.

"Sigh... If you insist on doing this... let me think about it..."

He frowned and sighed.

After a long while, he finally looked at Koko.

"In that case, I do have a task here that suits you."

(End of this chapter)