Quick Transmigration: The Pregnant Little Fairy is Pampered by the Heirless Boss

Chapter 135 The Apocalyptic Boss Arrives (12)

After the reconstruction of Chenming City, the overall planning has been greatly improved and is more scientific and reasonable than before.

Strolling along the streets today, the clean and orderly environment and the bustling crowds often give one the illusion that the apocalypse has never come.

As news of the successful reconstruction of Chenming City spread, other bases across the country extended sincere invitations to Ji Xiaosong and Gu Lin, hoping they could come and assist in the extermination of zombies.

Ji Xiaosong conducted a detailed calculation of the material reserves in other cities and found that they were indeed in urgent need of material supplies.

After all, she now controls the largest mobile granary in the country and shoulders the important responsibility of supporting various regions, so she decided to go and provide assistance.

Before setting off, Song Ya called Ji Xiaosong aside.

“Song’er, we don’t know when you and Gu Lin will be back from this trip. I know you are both adults. If you are both interested in each other, please tell us as soon as possible so that we can prepare for your wedding.”

The functions of all government departments in Chenming City have been restored, and anyone who wants to get married can register, just like before.

"Mom, don't worry, your daughter will give you a surprise when she comes back."

Ji Xiaosong waved to Song Ya and then left for Gu Lin.

This time, Ji Xiaosong and Gu Lin set off with a team of only twenty people.

Thanks to abundant material reserves, people have more resources for technological transformation.

Modern vehicles have been meticulously modified and now possess a unique energy drive system that allows them to directly utilize the energy of superhumans, completely eliminating their dependence on traditional power sources.

This innovation not only solves the problem of energy scarcity in the post-apocalyptic world, but also greatly improves travel efficiency and safety.

Twenty people, ten RVs.

Ji Xiaosong had originally planned to ride in the same car with another female team member so that she could have company and chat along the way.

But when she got to the car, she saw Gu Lin sitting steadily in the driver's seat that was originally hers.

Ji Xiaosong was slightly taken aback, then raised an eyebrow and asked knowingly, "What are you doing in this car?"

As soon as the words left her mouth, she secretly found it amusing. She knew perfectly well what she was asking, but she still pretended to be clueless, wanting to see how Gu Lin would answer.

Gu Lin turned his head to the side, his gaze falling on Ji Xiaosong's face, a slight smile playing on his lips.

He didn't answer her question immediately, but slowly adjusted the rearview mirror, as if he was thinking about something.

"This car offers a great view."

He finally spoke, his voice low and languid.

Ji Xiaosong raised an eyebrow, clearly not satisfied with the answer.

She leaned against the car door, arms crossed, and deliberately dragged out her words: "Oh? The scenery is nice? Then why don't you sit in the passenger seat? Why do you have to take my place?"

Gu Lin chuckled, turned his head to look directly at her, his eyes filled with a mixture of amusement and seriousness: "The view from the passenger seat, how can it compare to you?"

Ji Xiaosong was stunned, her ears burning slightly, and she cursed herself inwardly for being so easily charmed by his words.

She feigned composure, pursed her lips, opened the passenger door, and got in, muttering as she fastened her seatbelt, "Smooth talker."

The car slowly started and drove out of the base.

Throughout the journey, Gu Lin remained silent, only occasionally glancing at her with a gentle look in his eyes.

Ji Xiaosong was a little confused. He was usually a decent person, so why was he being so blunt today?

After a long while, Gu Lin suddenly spoke, his voice even softer than before, yet carrying an undeniable seriousness: "Xiao Song, actually, I chose this car not because of the beautiful scenery."

Ji Xiaosong's heart skipped a beat, and she subconsciously turned to look at him: "Why is that?"

Gu Lin tightened his grip on the steering wheel slightly, his gaze fixed straight ahead, his tone calm yet firm: "Because I want to be with you. I don't want to miss any more opportunities to spend time with you on this journey."

Ji Xiaosong was stunned, her heart suddenly racing.

She opened her mouth, but didn't know what to say; she only felt her cheeks burning.

Gu Lin paused for a moment, then continued, "I know you might find this a bit sudden, but I've been thinking about it for a long time. Xiao Song, I like you, not on a whim, nor because of the scenery along the way. It's simply because you are you."

The car was quiet for a moment, with only the roar of the engine remaining.

Ji Xiaosong lowered her head, her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her clothes, her mind in turmoil.

She wasn't unaware of Gu Lin's special feelings for her, but she never expected him to say it so directly.

After a long while, she finally spoke softly, "Are you... serious?"

Gu Lin smiled, a hint of helplessness in his voice: "Do I look like I'm joking?"

Ji Xiaosong looked up and met his gaze.

Those eyes were full of earnestness and expectation, which made her feel a little dazed for a moment.

She bit her lip and finally mustered the courage to say, "Actually... it's not that I have no feelings for you."

Gu Lin's eyes lit up instantly, and his smile deepened: "Then... shall we give it a try?"

Looking at him, Ji Xiaosong suddenly felt much more relaxed.

She nodded, a smile involuntarily spreading across her face: "Okay, let's give it a try."

Gu Lin chuckled and reached out to ruffle her hair: "Then it's a deal, you can't go back on your word this way."

Ji Xiaosong slapped his hand away, feigning disgust, and said, "Don't touch me, just drive!"

Gu Lin withdrew his hand, but his smile deepened: "Yes, ma'am. My passenger seat."

The car continued forward, and the sunlight shone through the windows onto the two of them, making them feel warm and cozy.

As Ji Xiaosong looked at the scenery rushing past the window, she suddenly felt that this journey might be more interesting than she had imagined.

*

The moment I stepped out of Morning Cry City, the suffocating atmosphere of the apocalypse surged towards me like a tidal wave.

The once flat and clean highway is now unrecognizable, covered in filth and mud, with dried bloodstains resembling hideous scars scattered everywhere.

Along both sides of the road, rows of badly damaged cars were parked haphazardly, some with severely deformed front ends and others with shattered windows scattered all over the ground.

Although these abandoned vehicles are dilapidated, they are valuable and usable resources in the post-apocalyptic world.

Ji Xiaosong knew the importance of resources. In order to avoid future traffic jams and to collect potentially useful supplies, she systematically put each vehicle into her storage space.

The team of twenty people trekked along the desolate road for a whole day. As the sun gradually set, the sky was dyed an eerie orange-red, but they still had a long way to go to reach their next base.

Ji Xiaosong frowned, closed his eyes, and used all his divine sense to carefully investigate the surrounding situation.

All she could perceive were a few dilapidated villages; there was nowhere else to live.

The villages appeared particularly eerie and deathly silent under the twilight.

Clinging to a sliver of hope, Ji Xiaosong probed the village with his divine sense, but the harsh reality instantly plunged his heart into despair.

There were no survivors left in the village; instead, there were swarms of zombies, roughly estimated to be several hundred.

They wandered aimlessly, occasionally letting out chilling roars.

Gu Lin stood at the front of the group, his brows slightly furrowed, his expression showing a mix of fatigue and seriousness. He glanced around at the team members, raised his voice, and said in a calm and firm tone, "Everyone, let's stop here by the roadside tonight and rest for the night to recharge before setting off again tomorrow."

After speaking, he paused, looked up at the darkening sky, and said with an undeniable concern, "Everyone knows that traveling at night is too dangerous in this apocalypse. There are unknown threats everywhere, and zombies are even more active at night. We can't act rashly."

After hearing this, the team members nodded in agreement, and their tense nerves relaxed a little because of Gu Lin's words.