Armored train in the apocalypse

Chapter 268 Eight sedan chairs
"You silly boy, that's Miss Shu."

Cao Yong tightened his tie and cursed.

Zhongyou raised his chin. "She said she likes this code name, because it's the only one she earned through her own abilities."

"No matter what you normally call me, here you have to call me Miss Shu!"

"By the way, wasn't she on a mission? Why is she attending this strange salon?"

Zhongyou asked, puzzled.

Cao Yong looked around and whispered, "Anyway, you've advanced to the second tier, and you'll be able to lead a team independently after this. It won't hurt to tell you. The trigger this time is negotiating with a small force called Armed Train. All the factions within the company want a piece of the pie."

"Oh, a fat sheep?"

"Otherwise, why would the higher-ups send us special agents into the salon?"

A cold glint flashed in Zhong You's eyes. "Including me, there are only five people in this batch from the company. Did they all come?"

"There are three of you here. I heard Miss Shu was here, so I specially arranged for you to come. Alright, stop asking around and hurry up and go in."

Cao Yong urged.

Zhongyou said helplessly, "Can't I just stand here and wait until it starts before going over?"

"They are all children of company executives; it would be good for you to get to know them better."

"They're all spoiled brats, nothing to say about them."

"Don't worry, the rich kids aren't stupid. You're the most promising evolver to reach higher levels. They're all trying to curry favor with you..."

Cao Yong thought that was what he was worried about, so he coaxed and scolded him as he pushed him inside.

I finally breathed a sigh of relief after closing the door.

Feeling a tightness in my throat, I subconsciously reached into my pocket, pulled out a crumpled cigarette case, looked at the three cigarettes inside that were almost worn out, took out a half-smoked one, put it to my lips, and lit it.

The smoke blurred Cao Yong's face.

"Old Zhong, I've done right by you..."

……

Inside the room, a group of young people dressed in luxurious formal attire chatted and laughed in small groups.

Each of them was elegant in demeanor and spoke with proper manners, subtly glancing at the others in the small room as they spoke.

When she sees a higher-value target, Bo Qingqing can appropriately end the current topic and then move on to the next target in a reasonable and natural way.

It is neither abrupt nor bothersome.

As the adopted daughter of the second-in-command, such things had become instinctive for her.

Originally, she was the legitimate eldest daughter of the Bo family, but her family was somewhat special, with three "mothers," a father, and four brothers and sisters living together.

Originally, things were quite harmonious.

Later, the adoptive mother took over, and before the end of the world, the father died of illness, and all the family's resources were taken over by the adoptive mother.

They thought their lives were about to end in misery, but for some reason, their adoptive mother didn't drive them away. She just limited their expenses and continued to support them as before.

This includes her biological mother and another "aunt".

However, their identities have also undergone subtle changes.

She went from being the eldest daughter of the Bo family to being the adopted daughter of the Tang family.

"Tang" is the surname of her adoptive mother, who is also the second director of Black Kite.

Putting herself in her mother's shoes, she couldn't be as magnanimous as her adoptive mother.

"Qingqing, I heard you've awakened. How are you? Does it hurt?"

A girl in a dark black evening gown asked.

Despite his young age, he possesses profound wisdom.

Bo Qingqing glanced at the other person up and down with an extremely discreet look, cursing her as a bitch in her heart, and then said gently, "It doesn't hurt, but there is a little risk. I thought to myself, the chances are so small, it can't be me, so I gritted my teeth and tried it."

"Qingqing, you're amazing! I heard there's a chance of turning into a zombie, but I still don't have the courage to awaken it..."

"..."

Enjoying a few words of flattery from the other party, Bo Qingqing steered the conversation back on track.

"By the way, do you guys know what Shu Wei has been up to lately?"

A young man said with a smile, "I remember going on a mission a long time ago."

"What mission has taken so long?"

As a key figure in the industry, mentioning her name immediately attracts everyone's attention.

Shu Wei is not only the only child acknowledged by the third director, but her mother is also a senior executive in the company. Most importantly, she is very capable and has built a company worth over 100 million yuan from scratch without taking a penny from her family.

Although 100 million is not an astronomical figure for the people present, many of them could ask their families for more than that amount simply by asking.

But with the same resources, they can only make money from money, while Shu Wei makes money on her own, which clearly shows the difference in their abilities.

After the apocalypse arrived, Shu Wei didn't hesitate and became one of the first experimental evolutionaries.

This decisiveness has been praised by many important figures, who have heard it so many times they're tired of hearing it.

"I'm not sure about that. It seems like it's been two months already, right?"

"Not back yet?"

"I heard she'd be at the salon today..."

Bo Qingqing asked in confusion, "I heard that Shu Wei was in charge of this negotiation. When did she go on another mission?"

"Could it be that her mission target is that force called the Armed Train?"

“HY2036115TQ3-0017”

A clear, magnetic voice came through.

The group turned around in confusion.

Bo Qingqing had noticed the handsome man with wheat-colored skin long ago and discovered that he was Zhong You, who had recently advanced to the second level of power. While pondering what excuse to use to approach him, she controlled the speed at which she turned her head, making her half a beat slower than everyone else.

He tilted his head slightly and asked, "What are you talking about?"

Zhong You stared at Bo Qingqing, his brows furrowed. "The mission number you mentioned about the armed train... that mission has failed."

Bo Qingqing inwardly cheered, having been wondering how to deliver this information.

Unexpectedly, this person helped her out of her predicament.

Bo Qingqing feigned surprise and covered her mouth, "No way..."

Zhong You's expression turned slightly cold. "Who... went to carry out this mission?"

Although he had a suspicion in his mind, he still wanted to confirm it.

The girl in the black dress immediately recognized Zhong You. "You're that second-tier 'Frost Abyss Guardian' Zhong You?"

Zhong You's lips twitched. Even after reaching the second tier, he still couldn't get used to Deep Blue Data's damn naming style.

Why would a perfectly normal modern person choose an ancient-style name?

When the company transferred the technology, they didn't even bother to make any changes before using it.

He always gets a little flustered when someone calls him that seriously.

However, things will be better in the next stage. He has looked at some other evolutionary paths, and his own is much better than things like "Kuiba", "Colonel", and "Angel".

“You are Zhongyou. My father mentioned to me that if we were to develop the flood-prone area in the future, you would definitely be the one to lead the team!”

"He's much more handsome than I imagined."

"I'm having a small salon in a couple of days, I was wondering if you'd be interested?"

"..."

After everyone recognized Zhongyou, they showered him with flattery and offers of help.

Although the name is a bit strange, its terrifying ability to control water is real.

This is the end of the world; the importance of befriending the strong is self-evident.

Although the company has rules, everyone can foresee that future power will definitely be linked to strength.

However, not everyone can pursue the path of self-evolution.

Shu Wei and the girl in the black dress are a minority. Most of the second generation were among the first to evolve after the apocalypse. Unfortunately, they got up early but arrived late. The vast majority of them haven't even reached the first tier yet.

But seeing that Zhongyou was getting impatient, everyone gradually quieted down.

"Is this mission something Miss Shu was involved in?"

Bo Qingqing nodded hesitantly.

"That's not right. If Sister Wei has returned from her mission, how could she have failed?"

The girl in the black dress asked, puzzled.

Several people in the crowd who understood the Secret Service's operational mechanisms gradually changed their expressions. A Secret Service mission failure wasn't just a matter of time; it meant a large number of people were missing or dead!
Various pieces of information converged in his mind, and Zhongyou's eyes changed repeatedly.

"Excuse me for asking, but what about you and Shu Wei...?"

Bo Qingqing asked, feigning curiosity.

"Colleagues."

Zhong You instantly suppressed all his emotions and said calmly and coldly.

Bo Qingqing keenly sensed Zhong You's concern for Shu Wei, and her heart ached as if it were on fire.

Originally, her family background was similar to Shu Wei's, but the other party rose step by step, both before and after the apocalypse. Now, she has not only gone from being a young lady to an adopted daughter, but she can't even keep up with the other party's level of evolution.

Having finally found out that the other party had fallen, before she could even make a move on Huang Yao, she was blocked by Zhong You.

It made her chest ache from holding it in.

Suddenly a butler-like servant walked in, gave a slight greeting to everyone, then turned to the servants standing around him and whispered instructions.

Everyone immediately understood that the banquet was about to begin.

……

Outside Yanbei Pass.

The wind and rain battered the train, causing it to rise and fall.

The warm yellow light was wrapped in sheet metal, accompanied by gentle singing, and even the wind and rain were shrouded in a soft glow.

Emily

Emily

"The setting sun fell into my heart."

"I will take you to find it."

"Scattered Stars"

"..."

Su Huan sat in the food cart, while Yu Yue washed and rinsed dishes behind the counter, the pots and pans making a soft clattering sound.

His feet were propped up on a huge communication device on the coffee table.

This is Professor Ma's second-generation "portable communication device" following his successful work.

Xiao Dong's voice came from inside.

"This is the Guanchong Station of the Armed Train. Is the train conductor here?"

Su Huan leaned against the orange cat, listening to music, his eyes slightly narrowed.

Yu Yue glanced at him, then hesitated, as if she wanted to say something but couldn't.

Not receiving a response, Xiao Dong honestly asked again, "This is the Guanchong Station of the Armed Train. Is the train conductor here?"

"No."

Su Huan said calmly.

These three days were not spent entirely traveling. Instead, they first went to the Tieshan Refuge, released Xiao Dong and Old Man Tie, and left Old Man Tie with a device that could communicate with the vehicle.

However, the principle behind the multiplying stones is still unclear, and communication between the vehicle and the shelter is only possible unilaterally.

"Uh... Daily report from Guanchong Station."

Xiao Dong hesitated for a moment, then pretended not to hear and continued with his report.

"The Tieshan Refuge currently has..."

"Supplies..."

Xiao Dong recounted the current situation of the Tieshan Shelter and then began to describe the shelter's next plans.

They simply carried over the train system.

Decompose materials, create new materials, and find ways to connect Guanchao Island, etc.

It must have been someone who wrote the lyrics in advance, because Xiao Dong recited them smoothly and clearly.

After finishing the business, Xiao Dong casually mentioned his recent situation, which became quite disorganized.

Xiao Dong was a little nervous at first, not knowing if the train conductor was still there, but he didn't ask if he was, and just braced himself and started talking to himself.

"...Grandpa Tieshan has been in a bad mood lately. I heard that Young Master Qi got into trouble again, but he didn't tell me what it was. Uncle Zhenbang recently taught me how to use these evolved eyes, and I even killed a big fish with my own hands."

"Shelter, no, Guanchong Station is going to start building ships next. Small fishing boats won't do; they can't withstand strong winds and waves. We need big ships..."

“My mom said that Aunt Wu from next door came to propose marriage, saying she wants to find me a wife. But what era are we living in? They're still doing this kind of old-fashioned thing. I don't really like it. It feels weird. Besides, I've met Wu Xinlei before. She's heavier than me. I don't like her…”

Yu Yue, who had wiped the tin can jar countless times, suddenly looked up and said softly, "They're here."

Upon hearing Yu Yue's voice, Xiao Dong immediately shut his mouth.

On the sofa, the train conductor opened his narrow eyes, his dark pupils appearing even blacker under the warm light.

"Let them wait, continue."

Xiao Dong was pleasantly surprised. "Train conductor, you're here! I thought you had left. I'm fine here. I've said everything that was important, but it was all just trivial stuff. You can go and get back to work."

"Um... Train conductor, congratulations on your triumphant return!"

"Ah."

Su Huan scoffed and sat up, his shoulders slightly slumped, like a hawk poised to pounce.

"If you don't have to carry me there in a sedan chair today, I'll make sure his whole family is blessed with good fortune."

……

By the time Su Huan reached the front of the car, it was already packed with people.

Almost all the high-ranking officials who could be seated at the table were present.

Upon seeing Su Huan approach, they peeled back the layers, revealing the command platform at the very top.

"Train conductor!"

"Ah."

Instead of heading to the command platform, Su Huan went behind Liang Kuan's chair and looked up at the panoramic screen in front of him.

A group of people wearing metal iris brooches on their collars could be seen standing on Yanbei Pass, with several armored personnel carriers and two luxury cars parked on the ancient city wall.

What do they mean?

Su Huan asked.

He Jie crossed his arms, his brow furrowed. "They said they were going to pick you up."

Su Huan raised an eyebrow. "It's so far away, do you expect me to jump up there?"

……

"Can't an evolved being jump up?"

Yanbei Pass.

Cao Yong opened the curved mask of the exoskeleton and frowned, saying, "Ask them why they haven't come up yet."

The subordinate shouted, "Their train conductor said that the doors should be opened first, and then eight cars should come to pick him up, and they have to be Maybachs or something like that."

"Fuck you!"

Cao Yong was like a powder keg that had been lit, spewing out a torrent of trash talk.

"The area down here is flooded. Am I supposed to dive down and open the door for him? And he needs eight cars! Why doesn't he just take his men and storm our headquarters?"

inside the car.

Su Huan asked, "What are they saying?"

Yu Yue pursed her lips. "I'm cursing you."

"He has no manners at all. He Jie, talk to him and reason with him."

"Yes!"

He Jie grinned maliciously and turned to leave with several officers.

On the city wall.

Cao Yong stared at the blurry train below, then suddenly paused, "What are they doing?"

The subordinate asked uncertainly, "It seems... the cannon has turned?"

"Om-"

Suddenly, circles of bright blue light were reflected in their pupils.

(End of this chapter)