Apocalypse: The Primordial Pearl Recognizes Its Master, Starting with Infinite Space

Li Ya smiled slightly at him, then turned and opened the door to the room.

As soon as the door opened, a series of figures filed in: Zhou Xiaomin, Ma Xiaoyan, Huahua, Xiaohe, Su Qingyue... one after another, with their heads lowered and their cheeks flushed.

Some people were clutching the hem of their clothes, some were biting their lips, and some were so nervous that they didn't know where to put their hands.

Only Hua Hua walked at the front, head held high, looking excited, as if she had come to receive an award.

Lin Chen roughly counted, and there were about thirty people.

He immediately understood, but still feigned surprise, raising an eyebrow: "Xiaoya, why did you bring them here? Is it for a meeting?"

Li Ya looked at him with a half-smile, and said slowly and deliberately, "Yes, it's a grand uninhibited gathering."

Lin Chen's lips twitched.

At this moment, Hua Hua hopped forward a step, her voice clear and crisp: "Brother Lin, when the Yangcheng base was completed, you promised to grant us one request, you know."

Lin Chen thought for a moment and nodded: "That's true."

"We're here today for this very request." Hua Hua puffed out her chest, staring intently at him.

Lin Chen felt a little uneasy under her gaze, but he kept his expression steady: "Go ahead and tell me. As long as I can do it, I definitely won't refuse."

He also wanted to know what this little devil wanted to ask for.

"I want Brother Lin—" Hua Hua deliberately dragged out the sound, drew a big circle with her hand, pointed to everyone behind her, "and take us as your women too."

As soon as he finished speaking, the girls behind him blushed like boiled shrimp, but none of them backed down. They stared straight at Lin Chen, their eyes filled with anticipation, nervousness, and a hint of resolute determination.

Li Ya stood to the side with her arms crossed, a half-smile playing on her lips, as if to say: Let's see how you respond.

Lin Chen was so shocked by Hua Hua's outrageous words that his jaw almost dropped.

What kind of request is this? Lin has always been willing to accept any request like this.

But he still pretended to be hesitant to speak, clearing his throat: "You guys...are you serious?"

Hua Hua led the way, nodding frantically like a chicken pecking at rice.

The girls behind him nodded in agreement, some nodding so hard that their hair came undone.

Hua Hua even pulled Xiao He around in front of Lin Chen, deliberately puffing out her chest: "Brother Lin, haven't you noticed the changes in us?"

Lin Chen looked bewildered: "Changes? What changes?"

Hua Hua's smile vanished instantly. Had all of her and Xiao He's efforts over the past few months been in vain?

She had prepared for this day for a long time, begging Shen Xiyuan for a lot of help, before finally achieving today's results. And Lin Chen just ignored it?

Lin Chen certainly didn't really find nothing.

He noticed that Hua Hua and Xiao He seemed to have matured a bit—the original Want Want Little Buns had somehow turned into Big Pineapples?

He swallowed hard and asked tentatively, "What you're talking about... wouldn't happen to be...?"

Hua Hua nodded vigorously, her eyes sparkling: "That's exactly what you think!"

Lin Chen turned to look at Li Ya. Li Ya shrugged, looking innocent. "Don't look at me, it was their own idea. I just helped you open the door."

Lin Chen turned back and looked at the thirty or so rosy faces in front of him. Suddenly, he felt even more dizzy than when he was drinking.

He took a deep breath and then slowly exhaled.

"Fine," he said, his tone tinged with a resigned helplessness, "Since you've all put it that way..."

"Yay!" Hua Hua was the first to jump up, hugging Xiao He next to her, and the two of them jumped and laughed.

The other girls finally couldn't hold back anymore. Some covered their faces and laughed, some had tears in their eyes, and some gently patted their chests, as if they had finally put down some heavy burden.

Li Ya stood at the door, watching this scene, a slight smile curving her lips. She let everyone in and then closed the door.

The lights in the room were warm, casting very long shadows on everyone.

Outside the window, fireworks were still exploding in the night sky, one after another, illuminating the sleeping city.

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The next day was the first day of the Lunar New Year.

Lin Chen got up early and ate tangyuan with Li Ya and the others, then rode his little black dog into the air again.

Little Black flapped its wings and soared into the sky, cutting through the gray haze. The cold wind rushed into its collar, but it felt warm all over.

Yesterday's reunion dinners not only filled everyone's stomachs but also brought the team closer together.

The laughter, singing, and crying were like invisible threads that bound everyone together tightly.

When Xiao Hei landed at the entrance of the Financial City base, Wang Xing was leading a team, fully prepared for departure.

Upon seeing Lin Chen, he quickly jogged over, bowing just the right angle: "Brother Lin, Happy New Year!"

Lin Chen nodded and patted him on the shoulder: "Happy New Year. It's the first day of the Lunar New Year, why don't you let everyone rest?"

Wang Xing scratched his head, looking a little embarrassed: "That's what I thought too. But everyone said that Boss Lin's New Year's Eve dinner yesterday was too lavish, and they felt uneasy being idle. They wanted to clear out the zombies as soon as possible and save more of their compatriots, so they still wanted to go out and do something."

Lin Chen's gaze swept over the young team members behind him.

Their faces were red from the cold, they held weapons in their hands, and wore newly issued combat uniforms, each of them standing tall and proud.

"Yes," he nodded, offering some polite words, "thank you all for your efforts. Let's work together to end this apocalyptic disaster as soon as possible."

The team members responded in unison, "Yes!"

Wang Xing led his team on their journey.

The snowmobile rumbled out of the base, kicking up clouds of snow, and quickly disappeared at the end of the street.

Lin Chen stood at the door for a while, then turned and went back to the underground base.

The underground passage was warm and brightly lit.

At the trading center, there were short queues in front of several counters. Some people were exchanging crystal cores for food, some were inquiring about prices, and some had just been recruited and were filling out forms.

Su Yun, Bai Xin, the twin sisters, and others were all busy.

Lin Chen didn't disturb them and went straight to his temporary room.

Pushing open the door, I found Yuanzai fast asleep in the corner, his belly rising and falling, snoring loudly.

He kicked it, and Yuanzai rolled over, buried its face in its paws, and continued to sleep.

Lin Chen shook his head helplessly, sat down in the chair, leaned back, closed his eyes, and went through the events of the past few days in his mind.

Three armies have already made their mark. Although Liu Feifei has just arrived in Zhoucheng, with their strength, she should be able to achieve something soon.

Everything is proceeding according to plan.

He opened his eyes and looked at the national map on the wall.

After clearing out the Shanghai city cluster, I should have enough crystal cores to upgrade Zi Ling to level eight. Now I just need to wait patiently.

Just as Lin Chen closed his eyes in deep thought, a clear voice came from outside the door: "Brother Lin, someone is looking for you outside."

Lin Chen opened his eyes, got up, and opened the door. A team member with a gun was standing in the doorway, looking somewhat nervous upon seeing Lin Chen.

"Where did it come from?" Lin Chen asked.

"He said he came from the central area of ​​Shanghai," the team member replied timidly.

Lin Chen raised an eyebrow slightly.

The central district of Shanghai? That place that's rumored to be controlled by an ordinary employee? I haven't had a chance to go find them these past few days, and now they've come knocking on my door?

He nodded and walked ahead: "Let's go take a look."