Chapter 34 (1/2)

Happy New Years everyone!!! DID YOU GUYS JUST JUMPED ON YOUR SEATS WHEN YOU SAW THAT A NEW CHAPTER WAS UPDATED!!!?!? well I hope you did XD

cause this one…. is…. JUST .. *body trembles* O,O I won’t say more.

but before you leave, first I would like to tell you peps that this winter will be my LAST-SEMESTER-EVER at university!!

*yaayy!!* and also *PANIC ATTACK*

What that means is that I really need to build my place in the sun so, I will tell you now : Do not expect any chapters from me until Mai (after that, things will probably go back to how it was last summer)

BUT: Here the fun part o,o there is someone somewhere who happens to have translated some chapters for their personal use and who will (when they are ready) RELEASED THEM INTO THE WOORRRLD (isn’t that just great? isn’t that exciting?)

So I hope this will make things a bit less painful for you all ❤

In any case, enjoy yourself ❤ ❤ ❤

Translated by HappySheep and Selwyna

Bai Jing hung up and at the next moment was already on the go as he hurriedly ordered his plane tickets for N city, the town where Xiao San was it's main local bully. The other man would come quite often to help Bai Jing manage their business and on the same occasion, transport new weapons to D city. The trip was therefore always troublesome, however when this young master would personally ran the trip, as he has his secret s.p.a.ce with him, there would be nothing left to incriminate him with.

Before leaving, he threw on the counter a pile of notes with instructions on them. Among those, some urging Qin Yi to find some good people to work for him, others giving him the authority to contact their different suppliers and ask of them as much goods as they have.

In the past few days, Qin Yi came to understand the meaning behind Cao Lei's words of advice. This young Master was indeed someone worth working for but sometimes, he had just the strangest of ideas. And nowadays, with the acc.u.mulation of mysterious actions, he would now honestly want to understand what was the truth underneath.

But for the moment, there were too many headache-inducing matters to deal with and simply handling the business as instructed was less troublesome than overthinking it. In any case, the young master background was strong as he had a powerful person supporting him. The sky could collapse before somebody could ever touch him.

In any case Qin Yi received his ma.s.sive amount of a.s.signment of the day without a complaint as anyways, the poor can't be picky but in his heart, he had grew increasingly restless. Since the day the weather started to heat up strangely, the young master started giving him those sort of specific work. He could not help but ponder whether or not his boss was hiding information.

That afternoon, Bai Jing arrived in N City at last. Just as he stepped out of the plane, he caught sight of Xiao San's firm and unyielding silhouette, emanating cold like usual. He had to admit that even lost in the middle of a crowd, that man was still striking. And as if to prove it, all eyes in the room were converged towards him. Seen the one he was waiting for waving as he approached, that man freezing expression turned softer.

''Let's go.'' said Bai Jing, not even bothering to say hi. In his heart, Xiao San sadly sigh. But a second later, indifferent to people's gaze, he took Bai Jing's hand into his own and they walked out.

Outside of the airport hall, endless waves of heat surged against them as their bodies were drenched in sweat in a matter of seconds. Xiao Sa pulled Bai Jing and, as he was himself enduring the heat, said quietly

”Don't stay outside for too long, let's just get into the car.”

Bai Jing laughed,

”I'm not that delicate.”

Looking up at Xiao San, the young man could see the exhaustion in his eyes. Actually, his whole complexion looked bad. These days must have been dreadful as even his stare, usually so bright was dulled by the dark and heavy shadows under his eyes.

”But I can't bear it.”

said Xiao San faintly, the tone of his voice as gentle as if his words were about love rather than his opinion in respect of the insufferable weather.

Although he was sweating like a pig, Xiao San face showed no trace of emotions and, grabbing the boy's hand, they quickly left towards the parking lot.

In Bai Jing's wounded mind, his EQ (emotional intelligence) had already taught him long ago never to expect anything from others. But, deeply concealed into his heart was now hiding a snip of true delight. Even with his body going through this oppressive weather, it somehow didn't felt so bad.

Upon getting near the car, Bai Jing immediately felt comfortable as Xiao San had been very thoughtful. Though he left to fetch him, the air conditioning had not been turned off and from the car itself you could feel bursts of coolness.

Despise having just arrived, Xiao San didn't took him to rest as they both knew that time was tight. He therefore drove directly to a building in the outskirt of an abandoned suburb. Getting out of the car, Xiao San went behind and unhurriedly took out a big suitcase from the trunk.

Bai Jing looked around curiously, appreciating the location and silently wondering as for what reason underworld criminals always seems to like holding business deals in places like those.

”This is the suburbs on a hot day. Random people are unlikely to come. And I keep our things here as I don't want others to know about it.”

Indifferently explain Xiao San.

But the result was Bai Jing's cheeks turning red as he realized what was the meaning underneath.

Originally, he casually had on his mind to ask about the origin of the weapons. But his blood had not taken one turn that his mind hit on the nail of the truth.

His eyes shook open as he immediately asked

”These weapons and ammunitions, were they bought in secret?”.

Xiao San nodded. Having no intention of concealing the truth, his eyes showed a bit of helplessness.

”When people get mixed with the underworld, they become brothers till death. And in this family, there is a lot of old and younger ones to take care of…”

Those words had just left his lips that he fell into silence. In his heart, a feeling difficult to describe had arisen. According to Bai Jing, during the latest stage of the Apocalypse, everybody would become everyone else's enemy. There would be no time to spare for others and even less for oneself. But those 'others' were his sworn brothers with whom he went through mud and blood and who often risked their life for him.

He truly felt the urgency to save his people but again, who? With three paternal aunts, six more by alliance, that's seven uncles and nine aunts. And afterwards there are the relatives of the relatives. Every last of them would probably drag him to his death. There was no need to strain his imagination to understand that. Besides, who knows how things will be when the first zombies will appear. Who knows if in the face of survival, brothers won't become enemies. Somehow, Xiao San felt sorrowful…

”Natural or manmade disasters should weight the same in your mind. In both case, you do your best, that's all”.

coolly stated Bai Jing.

But in his heart, he wasn't taking Xiao San worries as lightly as his words implied. He had experienced the end of the world already. He knows about human apathy during those days.

Xiao San has a lot in his hands and although he does not lead the whole clan, he is nonetheless the leader of his group.

And indeed if he were to eat in the same pot as everyone else, it would be no wonder if they get caught directly. But anyways, it’s a criminal organisation they are talking about. It wouldn't have been wrong nor strange to steal from the thieves, right?

“Let's go inside.”

In merely a moment, the thin veil of gloom fell from Xiao San eyes. Clear and bright, he had in fact already made his decision.

There was no need to feel tangled with those feelings. He just had to prioritize human resources, obey destiny and nothing more. For his brothers sake, he will prepare them but to the dead it's own remnants tablet.

Leaving this heartache behind, Xiao San walked in front to lead the way. They pa.s.sed from one discard corridor to another, then went directly to the fifth floor. Hitting on a wall three time, someone appeared immediately.

Bai Jing hadn't noticed at first, but the place he was about to lean against was unexpectedly part of a secret door. Those Syndicate people… they really do what they want…

”Yo, Brother Saaan! How come there's two of you today? You came with your preteen lover?”

From the door walked out a big muscular guy, his height about 1m80 (5 feet 9). He face and expression came across as violent as furthermore, one deep thin scar ran on his forehead.

Through his familiar tone, it was easy to see that the guy was close to Xiao San, and also very skilled. Which therefore explain how the older man would feel comfortable retrieving the goods alone.

“This s.h.i.+pment is for private use, as your boss M.Hong probably mentioned to you. Here is the money, count it. In addition, there are some cards. Regard it as a bonus.”

Xiao San indifferently said. The big guy didn’t seem to mind it as he proceeded with the exchange.

Catching the suitcase thrown at him, he loudly proclaimed

“Hey!! Thanks a lot Big Brother San! Your reputation does precedes you, but you truly are likeable. In anycase, money doesn't keep the smell of its owner and we still have to answer to our boss. Anyways, today is really hot, I don't want to stay any longer. Right, want me to ask some brothers for the transport? You can definitely trust they won't spray any rumors”.

“No need, my men will come. You will probably be very busy but remember to inform me ahead of time if you get your hands on some good deals. Also, let me introduce to you the son of the State Counsellor Bai. If you ever need his help, do remember to ask politely.”

The big guy looked at Bai Jing with confusion before chuckling, his att.i.tude no longer coa.r.s.e. It was as simple as change of direction, but the boy was now suddenly the incarnation of his wildest dream. Hastily beating a dozen to greet him, he fumbled his own hair as he couldn't recall how to address this capital individual.