Apocalyptic Hoarding Diary

Xu Xiaoyan was completely stunned. She never expected that Wang Xiao, who seemed so carefree, would have such a secret.

She turned her incredulous gaze to Xie Yingtang, who had been silently observing, and asked as if seeking confirmation, "What he said... is it all true???"

Xie Yingtang met her gaze, nodded, and carefully considered his words, adding more crucial details.

"It's true, but there are some things that Wang Xiao himself might not have fully understood. Our Xie family was trying to get him out of trouble back then..."

Or rather, in order to keep him alive, a lot of money and favors were indeed spent on bribing officials and investigating, according to the information we later received.

After Wang Xiao's father was executed, the controversy was essentially over, and the official authorities did not intend to pursue the family members.

He changed the subject, his gaze falling on Wang Xiao, a hint of barely perceptible helplessness in his eyes.

"The real problem lies with Wang Xiao himself. He used to be... rather flamboyant, not exactly low-key. I suspect that he may have unknowingly made some personal grudges."

To put it more bluntly, although I'm not entirely sure when or which powerful "princelings" he offended.

But they are using the downfall of his father's family as an excuse to settle scores with him and take revenge on him personally.

Xu Xiaoyan suddenly realized that what Wang Xiao was avoiding was some deep-rooted interpersonal conflicts and personal grudges.

Wang Xiangxiang was struck by lightning, sprang to his feet, his eyes bloodshot, his chest heaving violently, his voice distorted with extreme rage: "What?!?!"

He was practically screaming, "Not my father's political enemies?!"

"Is it...is it those bastards kicking me when I'm down?! Is it Zhao Quan or those bastards like Li Yun?! They've always been at odds with me!!!"

He turned sharply to Xie Yingtang, his fingers trembling with emotion, his voice filled with the resentment of being misled and a surge of rage:

"Why?! Why are you only telling me now?!"

If I had known it was these scoundrels causing trouble, I... I would have risked my life to rush over and beat them to death!!! I wouldn't let them get away with it!!!

He was like a caged beast that had been completely enraged, waving his fists as if he were about to charge in a certain direction, as if his enemy was right in front of him.

Xie Yingtang reacted extremely quickly. The moment he lost control, he stepped forward, opened his arms without hesitation, and hugged him tightly, using his physical strength to suppress his fierce struggle.

Wang Xiao flailed his fists wildly, but Xie Yingtang blocked and held them firmly with his shoulders and arms.

Xie Yingtang's voice remained steady, even carrying a deliberately slowed gentleness, like coaxing a sulking child, but the tightening arms displayed undeniable strength:

"I'm not saying anything because I know exactly what you'll do if you find out!"

His words reached Wang Xiao's ears clearly, carrying a hint of helplessness and a knowing understanding that he had already anticipated:

"You're so impulsive. What else can you do but rush over and beat them up to make them feel the pain?"

Should I cripple them? Or risk getting myself caught in the crossfire? Is it worth it?

She felt the person in her arms struggling slightly less, but their body was still tense and trembling with anger.

Xie Yingtang sighed, leaned closer to his ear, and continued in a lower, softer voice, yet with a strangely soothing power.

"Don't worry, don't worry... Don't be angry, I've already avenged you."

He paused, sensing Wang Xiao's momentary stiffness and incredulous gaze, before slowly recounting the rest:

"You think you're the only one who didn't graduate from university? Since they dared to treat you like this, I naturally won't hold back."

Later, none of those people got away with it. Their families went to great lengths to send them abroad to study at university. Now, whether they can come back alive is still unknown.

"So, you're not angry anymore, huh?" Xie Yingtang gently patted Wang Xiao's back, like soothing a cat with its fur standing on end.

"It's not worth it for those people. They can't even take care of themselves now, and they're no longer a threat to you. It's better for you to live well than anything else."

Wang Xiao's tense body finally relaxed little by little, and his heavy breathing gradually subsided.

But her eyes uncontrollably reddened, a mixture of lingering anger and an indescribable mix of grievance and relief.

He stopped struggling, rested his forehead on Xie Yingtang's shoulder, and mumbled an "Mmm".

"Brother Xie, Wang Xiao, now that things have come to this, I don't want to hide it anymore."

She paused for a moment, then said directly, "What I told you before about going to the northwest to seek refuge with relatives was a lie. I have no relatives there to rely on."

Wang Xiao opened her mouth slightly in surprise, and even Xie Yingtang's eyebrows twitched almost imperceptibly, but neither of them interrupted. They simply watched her quietly, waiting for her to continue.

Xu Xiaoyan continued, "But I really want to go to the Northwest and follow the troops!"

The reason is simple: only the military can maintain a relatively complete order, and only then can the safety of a lone woman like me be guaranteed to the greatest extent.

"Relying on individual goodwill, or the protection of a small team," her gaze swept over Xie Yingtang and Wang Xiao, filled with gratitude, yet also with an undeniable realism.

"The risk was too high. You guys are very strong and have been very good to me. I am truly grateful."

But we must admit, what will happen to me if we encounter an insurmountable danger, if we get separated, or if you are unable to take care of me for any reason?

"So, it's not that I don't trust you," Xu Xiaoyan's voice softened a bit, but her stance remained unwavering. "I dare not, and cannot, entrust my survival entirely to luck and the protection of others."

I had to grasp something more certain. Even though the military has its problems, its sheer size and clear rules made it a far more reliable shield for me than any individual force.

She finally laid bare her deepest, most authentic survival logic to her two companions. This honesty meant that she was ready to face the road ahead alone.

The words silenced the air for a few seconds. Wang Xiao was still immersed in the emotions from before, staring blankly at Xu Xiaoyan, while Xie Yingtang's gaze was deep, seemingly unsurprised.

When Wang Xiao raised his head again, his eyes were still bloodshot.

But the fury that had almost consumed everything had subsided, replaced by a clarity that came after a heavy burden had been lifted, and even a sense of relief and lightness.

He turned to Xu Xiaoyan, forcing a somewhat unnatural but sincere smile, his voice still a little hoarse, yet exceptionally clear:

"Since...since those scumbags who tricked me have already been dealt with and have all gone abroad to fend for themselves."

As he spoke, he subconsciously straightened his back, as if trying to regain some long-lost confidence. "Then... then what do I have to be afraid of?"

"The army it is! We'll go with you! Maybe...maybe we can even get a stable job."

After he finished speaking, as if to confirm his determination, he nodded heavily again.