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Chapter 118 The Leader's True Intentions Begin to Emerge

Su Wanqing and Lu Zhao walked into the spacious office together, which belonged to Qin Feng, the leader of this survivor settlement.

Although Qin Feng was over forty, he was well-maintained and in good spirits, though there was always a subtle weariness between his brows.

He was sitting behind his desk, flipping through a stack of documents. Hearing the noise, he looked up and gave a perfunctory smile.

"Su Wanqing, Lu Zhao, what's the matter?" Qin Feng's voice was neither loud nor soft, carrying a bureaucratic formality.

"Chief Qin, we'd like to inquire about the sample storage area," Su Wanqing said directly, her tone calm. She noticed that Qin Feng's smile froze for a moment before returning to normal.

"Sample storage area?" Qin Feng raised his eyebrows, feigning confusion.

"The situation there is complicated and doesn't help your operations. I believe you have more important things to do, don't you?"

Su Wanqing's heart skipped a beat; the other party's evasiveness was quite obvious. She responded casually, "We just wanted to confirm the safety situation around the storage area, since the radiation levels there are relatively high and pose a certain threat to the health of personnel. We hope to provide the base with more comprehensive protection advice."

Qin Feng's eyes flickered. He put down the documents in his hand and said slowly, "The storage area has been sealed off and is being monitored by dedicated personnel. Don't worry, everything is under our control." He paused, then changed the subject, "Your team is very capable and has made a great contribution to the base. But before that, I hope you can focus on clearing out the zombies, rather than wasting your energy on useless things."

Su Wanqing didn't stop there. She continued, "We've heard that there's some special equipment in the storage area that might be used to improve the base's power supply. Lu Zhao is an expert in this area and might be able to offer some assistance."

Qin Feng's expression finally changed. He stood up abruptly, his voice becoming stern: "I'll say it again, the situation in the storage area is none of your business! Your task is to cooperate with us in clearing out the zombies, not to interfere in the base's internal affairs!"

Lu Zhao, sensing the awkward atmosphere, interjected, "Chief Qin, we only made these suggestions out of concern for the base. We understand if you are not comfortable disclosing relevant information." He tried to defuse the tension.

"Understand?" Qin Feng sneered. "I don't need anyone's understanding, I only need to carry out orders!"

He sat back down in his chair, his gaze sharp as he stared at Su Wanqing. "I'm warning you, don't inquire about the storage area again, or I will expel you from the base for disrupting order!"

Su Wanqing thought to herself that the other party's reaction had exceeded her expectations.

It seems that there are unknown secrets hidden behind this storage area.

She decided to temporarily stop and look for another way.

"In that case, we won't disturb you any longer," Su Wanqing said, tugging at Lu Zhao's sleeve, signaling him to leave together.

Stepping out of the office, Lu Zhao asked, "Su Wanqing, what do you think Qin Feng is hiding?"

“He definitely knows something we don’t,” Su Wanqing replied.

"Moreover, he is extremely sensitive to the sample area, to the point of near panic."

"I just took the opportunity in the office to check Qin Feng's computer and server."

Lu Zhao lowered his voice and said, "I found an unencrypted file that mentions a special project in the sample storage area—'Project Zero'."

"Project Zero?" Su Wanqing was startled.

"The document is very brief, only mentioning that 'Project Zero' aims to study the mutation patterns of virus samples and find a way to control the spread of the virus. But according to my analysis, the true purpose of this project is probably far more than that," Lu Zhao analyzed.

Su Wanqing nodded. She vaguely sensed that this "Project Zero" was somehow connected to what Lao Ya had said about "using the virus for control."

She suddenly remembered the new ability her jade bracelet had gained—replenishment of supplies.

She could try using this ability to slightly alter the environment surrounding the storage area and see how Qin Feng would react. "I have an idea, come with me." Su Wanqing led Lu Zhao back to the central area of ​​the base.

She secretly activated the jade bracelet's ability, conjuring up a small greenhouse out of thin air in an open space near the storage area, where she planted some rare plants.

The appearance of this greenhouse immediately caught Qin Feng's attention. He dispatched several soldiers to bring Su Wanqing and Lu Zhao back to his office, where he sternly questioned them: "What were you doing near the storage area?"

Su Wanqing calmly replied, "We just want to improve the environment of the base and grow some vegetables and fruits. This will provide more food sources for the base."

"Lies!" Qin Feng roared. "Your actions have violated base regulations! I order you to immediately evacuate the base and never set foot here again!"

Su Wanqing knew she had completely enraged Qin Feng. She didn't argue further, but calmly said, "Alright, let's go."

Before leaving the office, Su Wanqing felt a chilling aura coming from behind.

She turned around and saw Lin Che standing not far away, his eyes vacant, as if he were being manipulated.

A faint fragrance filled the air, making one feel dizzy.

Night falls, and the second personality hidden within Lin Che's body is secretly at work.

Su Wanqing's heart tightened; she realized that Lin Che's presence was posing an even greater threat to the team.

She quietly tugged at Lu Zhao's hand and gestured for him to pay attention with her eyes.

"Lu Zhao, I suspect Lin Che has been controlled by Ye," Su Wanqing said in a low voice.

"He might sabotage our plans behind the scenes."

Lu Zhao nodded; he had already noticed Lin Che's unusual behavior. He frowned and said, "We must be careful and not let him get close to the sample storage area."

Su Wanqing felt a surge of unease. She knew a crisis was approaching.

She must find out the truth about the sample as soon as possible, otherwise the entire base will be in danger of destruction.

Qin Feng sternly warned everyone, ordering them not to approach the storage area and to closely monitor Su Wanqing's team.

Using her perfumery skills, Ye subtly influenced Qin Feng's reaction to the information, subtly guiding him to reveal details about the sample mechanism without his knowledge.

He accurately grasped Qin Feng's psychology, using his inner fears and anxieties to obtain the information he needed.

Su Wanqing sensed Ye's intentions and felt secretly worried.

She privately approached Lu Zhao and warned him, "Ye is very powerful, and he's very good at disguising himself. We must be vigilant and be careful that he doesn't sabotage our plans in secret."

Lu Zhao nodded. He knew that this battle was not only against zombies, but also against enemies lurking in the darkness.

He felt an even heavier responsibility on his shoulders; he had to work with Su Wanqing to protect everything in the base.

With Qin Feng's tough stance and the interference of the darkness, the cracks in the team became increasingly apparent.

Su Wanqing vaguely sensed that her leadership was under threat.

A storm is brewing, and she must be fully prepared.