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Chapter 109 The Dangerous Suggestion Made by Night
Su Wanqing rested her hand on the gun handle, her eyes fixed on the dilapidated door.

The air seemed to freeze, and the howling of the blizzard became indistinct.

"Lu Zhao, open the door," she commanded in a deep voice.

Lu Zhao nodded and cautiously approached the door. He first tested it with the butt of his gun to make sure there was no danger before slowly turning the doorknob.

squeak-

The door opened, and a strong stench of decay hit the room. The room was a mess, with scattered debris and dust everywhere.

In the corner of the room, a figure was huddled up.

"Who is it?" Xiao Ran pointed his gun at the figure.

The figure slowly raised its head, revealing a pale and haggard face.

He was wearing a tattered work uniform, had a stubble beard, and his eyes were filled with fear.

“I…I am Wang Qiang,” the man said weakly. “I…I am a worker at a nearby factory.”

A few days ago, a zombie apocalypse struck this place. I was lucky enough to escape and hid here for three days and three nights…”

"A factory?" Su Wanqing asked. "Are there any other people around there?"

Wang Qiang shook his head: "I...I don't know. The zombies came too fast that day. I was only focused on escaping and didn't see anyone else at all."

"You've been here for three days, why did you only dare to come out today?" Xiao Ran looked at Wang Qiang with distrust.

Wang Qiang said tremblingly, "I...I'm scared...scared of encountering zombies...and...and there's no food here...I'm starving to death..."

Su Wanqing carefully examined Wang Qiang. He did look very weak, and his eyes were filled with fear.

She believed that what he said might be true.

"Lin Che, check his body to see if he's infected," Su Wanqing instructed.

Lin Che nodded, walked to Wang Qiang's side, and began to examine him.

He moved very gently, carefully observing every inch of Wang Qiang's skin.

Just then, Lin Che suddenly spoke, his voice different from usual, becoming low and hoarse.

“Walk along the ruins near the broken bridge; you can vaguely see building lights there. Perhaps you can find a safe shelter.”

Su Wanqing was taken aback. She looked at Lin Che, then at Wang Qiang, and a sense of doubt arose in her heart.

Why would Lin Che suddenly make such a suggestion? They knew nothing about the situation there; would it be safe to go there rashly?

"Che, why do you say that?" Su Wanqing asked.

Lin Che's lips curled up slightly, revealing a strange smile.

"I...I just feel...it's safer over there...I can sense...there's hope there..."

Lu Zhao frowned. He pulled out a map from his jade bracelet and carefully analyzed the route proposed by Lin Che.

"Su Wanqing, no!" Lu Zhao said in a deep voice, "The ruins near the broken bridge are extremely dangerous. They are a gathering place for zombies. Moreover, those ruins could collapse at any time, and accidents could easily happen. We cannot risk going there."

“There may be traces of evolved zombie activity there,” Lu Zhao added. “I just detected several unidentified forces active nearby, which are likely the products of zombie mutation.”

The voice of the night echoed in Su Wanqing's mind, tinged with a hint of smugness: "Lu Zhao is always so cautious and timid. He's afraid to take risks and afraid to take responsibility. By choosing to trust me and trust Che, we can find true safety."

“Lu Zhao, you’re being too cautious,” Lin Che suddenly said, his tone becoming somewhat agitated. “We have no other choice now. The situation at the base is unclear, and the outside world is a mess. We must find a safe haven to survive. The area near the broken bridge might be our only hope!”

"Hope? Are you sure you're not being blinded by something?" Lu Zhao said coldly. "I know your current situation better than anyone. Don't expect him to provide any valuable information."

“Lu Zhao, how could you say that?” Su Wanqing couldn’t help but say, “Che is doing this for our own good. He just wants to find a safe haven as soon as possible.”

"Him?" Lu Zhao's tone was full of sarcasm. "Are you sure he just wants to find a safe haven as soon as possible, and not lead us into the abyss?"

The voice of the night echoed in Su Wanqing's mind: "Lu Zhao is full of hostility towards Che. He always tries to sabotage our plans. He is afraid that Che will take his place."

Su Wanqing was filled with conflicting emotions. She knew that Lu Zhao was a very calm and rational person, and his judgments were usually accurate.

However, she also trusted Lin Che's intuition; he possessed a special ability to perceive things.

Xiao Ran stood aside, silently observing Lin Che. He noticed that Lin Che's expression was cold and his eyes were empty, which was different from usual.

He rarely initiates conversations with others and almost always remains silent.

"Su Wanqing, I think Lin Che's behavior is a bit strange." Xiao Ran walked to Su Wanqing's side and said softly, "He seems... a little off."

"Something's not right? What's wrong?" Su Wanqing asked.

“I don’t know.” Xiao Ran shook his head. “I just feel that he is different from usual. He seems like… just a puppet, being controlled by someone.”

Su Wanqing felt even more uneasy. Xiao Ran had very keen observation skills; he could notice details that ordinary people would miss.

“Lu Zhao, you’re right. The ruins near the broken bridge are indeed very dangerous.”

Su Wanqing said, "However, we can't give up easily. Let's tentatively approach the broken bridge and see what the situation is like."

"If things don't look good, we'll retreat immediately," Su Wanqing added. "Remember, safety first."

“Okay.” Lu Zhao nodded. He knew Su Wanqing had made her decision, and he could only support her.

Su Wanqing turned to Lin Che and asked, "Che, are you sure you haven't been deceived? Can you really sense that there is hope over there?"

A strange smile appeared on Lin Che's face. "I...I'm sure...there's hope over there...I will protect you...I will keep you safe..."

The voice of the night echoed in Su Wanqing's mind: "He's right, he will protect you."

Su Wanqing became wary. She vaguely sensed that Ye was secretly manipulating Lin Che, trying to lure them into a dangerous trap.

"Let's go!" Su Wanqing gave the order.

After Su Wanqing gave the order, the team began to slowly move towards the broken bridge.

Xiao Ran walked at the front. He was experienced and agile, making him the best candidate to scout ahead.

Lu Zhao followed closely behind, his instrument constantly scanning the surrounding environment, ready to deal with any potential dangers.

Lin Che followed Su Wanqing, his expression somewhat unfocused, as if he might fall into his own world at any moment.

The snow fell heavier and heavier, and visibility decreased. Xiao Ran walked cautiously, carefully observing each step.

Suddenly, he heard a hollow sound beneath his feet. Before he could react, the snow beneath his feet collapsed, and he lost his balance, plunging into a bottomless abyss of darkness.

"Xiao Ran!" Su Wanqing exclaimed, immediately drawing her gun and trying to rush over to his rescue.

Lu Zhao grabbed her arm. "Be careful! The situation is unclear; it's dangerous to go over there rashly."

As Xiao Ran fell, his body collided with something, and the pain almost made him lose consciousness.

Despite the excruciating pain, he activated the positioning device on his waist.

"Report, I have fallen...location...near the broken bridge...underground...communication lost." Xiao Ran's voice came through intermittently.

Lu Zhao quickly took over the signal and continuously adjusted the communication equipment.

"Xiao Ran, hang in there! We're trying to find a way to save you."

After some adjustments, Lu Zhao finally succeeded in establishing a one-way radio communication with Xiao Ran.

"Xiao Ran, where are you now? How are you?" Su Wanqing asked anxiously.

"I think I've... fallen into a basement... It's... huge... and there are... medical supplies everywhere."

Although Xiao Ran's voice was faint, it reached Su Wanqing's ears clearly.

"Medical supplies?" Su Wanqing's heart leaped into her throat. In the apocalypse, medical supplies are more precious than anything else.

"Yes, all kinds of medical supplies, bandages, disinfectant, antibiotics, and some drugs I can't name."

Xiao Ran's tone became excited, "This place is simply a treasure trove!"

Lu Zhao frowned. "Xiao Ran, carefully check these medical supplies for any risk of viral contamination. In the apocalypse, anything can be dangerous."

“Okay, I’ll check right away,” Xiao Ran replied.

Su Wanqing quickly issued orders. "Go to the basement immediately to rescue Xiao Ran! Lu Zhao, you take the equipment and be responsible for clearing any potential dangers. Lin Che, stay with me and keep an eye on the surroundings."

The team quickened their pace and headed in the direction of the signal Xiao Ran had given.

After searching for a while, they finally found the entrance to the basement in a hole covered by snow.

The entrance to the cave is very small, so you have to climb down carefully.

Su Wanqing was the first to enter the basement. She raised her gun and used her flashlight to illuminate the surroundings.

The basement was very spacious and filled with all sorts of medical supplies.

"Xiao Ran, you're here!" Su Wanqing called out.

"I'm here!" Xiao Ran's voice came from not far away.

They followed the sound and saw Xiao Ran struggling to crawl out of a pile of rubble.

He was covered in dust, and his arms and legs were injured.

"Are you alright?" Su Wanqing quickly helped Xiao Ran up.

"I'm fine, just a minor injury." Xiao Ran grinned, revealing his white teeth.

"Are these medical supplies... real?" Lu Zhao walked up to the medical supplies and examined them carefully.

"It's true, I checked it and found no signs of viral contamination," Xiao Ran replied.

"That's great!" Su Wanqing said happily. "With these medical supplies, we can take better care of the survivors."

Just then, Xiao Ran suddenly said, "Wait a minute, look here." He pointed to the ruins in a corner, where a body wearing protective clothing lay.

"This is... a survivor?" Su Wanqing walked over and carefully examined the body.

“It looks like it, but it has been dead for a long time,” Lu Zhao said.

"Why is he here?" Su Wanqing asked.

"Perhaps he also discovered this place, and then... unfortunately perished," Xiao Ran guessed.

“We must be careful; there may be other dangers lurking here,” Lu Zhao said.

Just as everyone was examining the body, Lin Che suddenly stopped, a pained expression on his face.

He covered his head, his body trembling uncontrollably.

"Che, what's wrong?" Su Wanqing asked with concern.

"I...I don't feel well..." Lin Che's voice became hoarse, "Ye...he...he seems to want to control me..."

Su Wanqing was startled; she immediately understood. Ye must be secretly manipulating Lin Che, trying to sabotage their plans.

"Che, hold on! Don't let him control you!" Su Wanqing shouted.

Lin Che gritted his teeth, struggling against the night's control. After a struggle, he finally calmed down.

"I...I think I'm feeling a little better..." Lin Che said weakly.

“Night has temporarily relinquished control over you,” Su Wanqing said. “He probably wants us to lower our guard.”

"Che, I'm so glad you're alright." Su Wanqing patted Lin Che's shoulder and encouraged him.

Just then, Xiao Ran suddenly said, "When I climbed out just now, I found some strange things."

"What strange thing?" Su Wanqing asked.

“I discovered a passage leading deeper underground,” Xiao Ran replied.

"A passage?" Lu Zhao frowned. "What's there?"

“I don’t know, I didn’t go down,” Xiao Ran said. “But I have a vague feeling that there might be a bigger secret hidden there.”

Su Wanqing's heart was filled with anticipation. She believed that this passage would surely lead them to more resources and bring more hope for their survival.

"Lu Zhao, take Xiao Ran to clear the passage and ensure safety," Su Wanqing ordered.

"Understood!" Lu Zhao replied.

Lu Zhao and Xiao Ran carried the equipment and headed towards the passage.

Lin Che was still somewhat weak. He stayed close to Su Wanqing, his eyes warily observing everything around him.

The night seemed to have receded, but Su Wanqing still dared not let her guard down.

Su Wanqing stared at the rusty metal door in the basement. The lock was far more complex than any she had ever seen, requiring at least a professional to crack.

A faded red warning sign was prominently displayed on the door, with the words "Danger - Nucleic Acid Exposure Area" written in bold black letters.

"This place is probably more troublesome than we imagined," Su Wanqing said in a low voice, her voice particularly clear in the empty basement.

Lu Zhao was trying to unlock the control panel by the door with the tools he had brought. His brows were furrowed and his fingers were flying across the keyboard.

"The security system here is quite sophisticated, but it's not the latest technology; it's more like... like an abandoned, old-fashioned security protocol."

I need some time.

Xiao Ran had already begun navigating through the mountain of medical supplies, carefully packing intact bandages, disinfectant, and antibiotics into his backpack.

"There are quite a few kinds of supplies, and most of them are still within their shelf life. But we should be careful, as some things may have spoiled and cannot be used."

Lin Che stood beside Su Wanqing without saying a word, his gaze sweeping over everything around him, appearing somewhat absent-minded.

His purple hair stood out starkly in the dim light, but it couldn't hide the pale complexion on his face.

"Che, what are you looking at?" Su Wanqing asked, trying to get his attention.

Lin Che turned his head, his eyes somewhat vacant. "It's nothing, it's just... something feels strange here."

Lu Zhao suddenly stopped what he was doing. "I found some information. This place is actually an abandoned medical experimental base. These medical samples were once used to study the treatment of early infection symptoms."

Su Wanqing's heart raced a little. This discovery made her feel uneasy.

In the apocalypse, all information about the virus is crucial, but an abandoned experimental base raises suspicions about what might be hidden within.

"What kind of experiment is it?" Su Wanqing asked.

Lu Zhao adjusted the monitor on the console. "According to the records, they were trying to use a special formula to suppress the spread of the virus and repair damaged cells. But the experiment... doesn't seem to be going well. Many samples have mutated and become highly aggressive."

Xiao Ran found several intact transport boxes. He opened the boxes and found various medical supplies neatly arranged inside.

"These boxes are in good condition, so we can move these supplies to a safe place first. However, we should avoid touching the experimental samples with obvious danger signs to prevent trouble."

"Agreed." Su Wanqing nodded. "Safety first."

Lin Che stood silently to the side, not saying a word. He seemed to have no interest in the medical supplies and experimental samples whatsoever.

Su Wanqing noticed his unusual behavior. She walked over to Lin Che and asked softly, "Che, why aren't you interested in these things?"

Lin Che's body trembled slightly, and he avoided Su Wanqing's gaze.

"I...I just feel a little tired and have no energy."

Su Wanqing knew he was hiding something. Night was still lurking in his mind, trying to influence his judgment.

She tried to press him for more information, but Lin Che made an excuse and turned to leave.

“This place is probably more complicated than we imagined,” Lu Zhao said, his voice tinged with worry.

Suddenly, Xiao Ran stopped in front of a locked cabinet.

“It looks like someone’s been here.” He pointed to a tiny scratch on the edge of the cabinet. “These scratches are very fresh, like someone tried to pick the lock.”

Su Wanqing walked to the cabinet and examined it carefully. Xiao Ran was right; there were indeed some scratches on the edges of the cabinet, and it looked very new.

"Could there be other survivors?" Xiao Ran wondered.

“We can’t rule out that possibility,” Su Wanqing said. “This supply depot isn’t completely unmanaged.”

Lu Zhao found some more disturbing information in the console logs.

"I found some traces of recent experimental data updates, but I couldn't track the identity and purpose of the operators."

"So, someone is secretly controlling this base?" Su Wanqing asked.

"Very likely," Lu Zhao nodded. "We need to be more careful."

Su Wanqing was filled with vigilance. She knew that this abandoned medical experimental base harbored many unknown dangers.

They must find out the truth as soon as possible to avoid falling into a greater crisis.

"Che, come here for a second," Su Wanqing called out.

Lin Che walked over slowly, his face still showing signs of fatigue.

"Che, do you smell anything strange?" Su Wanqing asked.

Lin Che frowned and took a deep breath. "I...I smell some disinfectant and medicine, and...and a faint stench of decay."

"A putrid smell?" Su Wanqing was startled.

“I think it might be the smell of a mutated virus,” Lu Zhao said.

“We must leave here as soon as possible,” Su Wanqing said. “This place is too dangerous.”

Just as they were about to leave, they suddenly heard a faint sound.

Xiao Ran immediately became alert. "What's that sound?"

They looked in the direction of the sound and found that it was coming from deep inside the basement.

"I'll go down and take a look," Xiao Ran said, and walked towards the direction of the sound.

"Be careful!" Su Wanqing warned.

Xiao Ran nodded and disappeared into the darkness.

A few minutes later, Xiao Ran's voice came from afar. "Come here quickly!"

I've discovered a new passage!

"A passage?" Su Wanqing's heart was filled with anticipation. She knew that this passage might lead them to more resources, bringing more hope for their survival.

"Lu Zhao, take the equipment and lead the way," Su Wanqing ordered.

Lu Zhao nodded and walked out first. Su Wanqing followed closely behind, while Lin Che silently followed behind them.

They walked along the narrow passage, deeper and deeper underground.

The passageway was dark and damp, and the air was filled with a suffocating smell.

Suddenly, Lin Che stopped in his tracks, his face turning pale.

"Che, what's wrong?" Su Wanqing asked with concern.

"I...I don't feel well..." Lin Che's voice became hoarse, "Ye...he...he seems to be trying to control me again..."

Su Wanqing's heart tightened. She knew that Ye was still secretly manipulating Lin Che, trying to sabotage their plans.