Armed Train in the Apocalypse

Chapter 411: Chapter 269: Wilderness, Jackals, Nobility

Everyone tried to slow down their breathing as much as possible, afraid it was just a hallucination.

Zhong You was even more surprised. He admitted that Su Huan was strong, even stronger than himself.

But to insult Mr. Shu so publicly, isn’t he afraid of dying on the spot?

What puzzled him even more was the relationship between Shu Wei and this person, why hasn’t she said a word so far, and seems to regard him as the main figure?

The armed train, exactly what level of power is it?

As one of those involved, Wang Yi’s face was clouded with uncertainty. In this situation, she certainly wouldn’t take those words as a compliment, and her resentment toward Su Huan deepened.

Su Huan keenly sensed something was off and replayed his words in his head.

’There shouldn’t be any problem, just why does it feel so familiar in a weird way...’

He turned his head to look at Shu Wei, ”Was there any issue with what I said?”

Seeing Su Huan’s genuine confusion, Shu Wei’s anxious heart finally relaxed, as long as he wasn’t serious.

After this period of observation, Su Huan, despite appearing frivolous, actually didn’t have many women around him. Yu Jing, Lin Xi were only half-counts, and he had substantial relationships only with her and Yu Yue.

From an apocalyptic morality standpoint, one could say he maintains a decent character.

But summarizing the common traits between the two.

Twenty-nine, slightly mature, older, plus the apparent identities of Yu Yue and Yu Jing...

So when she heard the train conductor’s compliment about her mother, Shu Wei was truly alarmed.

She didn’t want her years-long reunion with her mother to be in such an awkward atmosphere.

Fortunately, the other party was just having an episode.

It wasn’t meant that way.

”Then I’ll thank you on her behalf for your compliment.” Mr. Shu’s old face darkened, and every word felt like a knife cutting into his flesh.

”Since all the guests are here, let’s officially start.”

Mr. Shu turned away with Wang Yi’s arm in his, and they left.

Only after their backs disappeared did the hall regain a slight whisper. Unknown music drifted in, softly threading through the hall as the puppet-like attendants began to move.

Yet the attention on Su Huan not only did not lessen, it became even more substantial.

Bao Qingqing looked at Su Huan with a hint of pity, ”I don’t know if you’re truly foolish or really brave. I hope you live to see the roast suckling pig served, conductor.”

Su Huan’s eyes suddenly brightened at the familiar tone, pointing at Bao Qingqing, ”Who’s this?”

Shu Wei glanced at Bao Qingqing with indifference, ”A bitch who likes to gossip.”

”Oh, but she got the title right...”

”You!”

Bao Qingqing was stunned by the insult, her face flushing with anger and embarrassment.

Shu Wei and she had never really been on good terms, but never before had she scolded her like this in front of everyone. What kind of charm had this man used on her? Even after insulting her father, she still sided with him?

”Shu Wei, can’t you tell right from wrong?”

Bao Qingqing said sharply.

”But I can tell who I’m close to.”

Being part of the same circle, Shu Wei naturally knew her situation, stabbing with both precision and ruthlessness.

”...You will regret this!”

Bao Qingqing, at a loss for words, could only yell at Shu Wei in fury.

Then turned and walked into the inner hall.

Her slender waist swayed, high heels stomping with a crisp sound.

’Has the mask come off?’

Tan Yunxi listened to the two’s exchange, her cute face tinted with an excited flush, and if you looked closely, you could see an additional thumbprint on the right side.

Noticing the attendants approaching, Shu Wei stepped forward to replace them, leading Su Huan into the inner hall.

Leaving behind a group of young people whose eyes sparkled with gossip.

The volume in the hall instantly surged.

Zhong You frowned at this scene. Everything happened so densely, from the sound of gunfire to Su Huan walking in and several verbal confrontations. Everything had occurred within ten minutes, and he had not had the chance to speak a few words to Shu Wei.

Although Shu Wei didn’t have any close contact with Su Huan, the closest they got was still two body lengths apart, her attitude toward Su Huan made him slightly uneasy.

It was like the stage was set, but when dawn came, the moon disappeared.

Zhong You quickly followed.

Just in time to see the attendants stop the two bodyguards Su Huan brought in.

A confrontation was brewing between them.

Zhong You stepped forward and coldly said, ”You are armed personnel, you can only stay in the outer hall.”

The Giraffe tilted his head, sensing this guy was a bit formidable, but not willing to be outdone, he smirked, spouting profanities, ”***... for all we know, you might have bad intentions.”

Bai Lu chimed in, glaring, ”What are you staring at, you don’t seem like a decent person with that face!”

Don’t be fooled by their submissive demeanor in front of He Jie; outside the barracks, who the hell wasn’t an old soldier?

Each took turns, like a cross-talk performance, their insults both nasty and sharp, driving Zhong You almost to the edge.

Who is the pretty boy?!

This was clearly his healthy wheat complexion; did they think everyone was as dark as they were?

”Who is the pretty boy?”

Hearing the insults, Su Huan turned to look.

Just in time to see the double-deer duo jumping and giving Zhong You, whose face was livid, a hard time.

The Giraffe stepped back, falling under the train conductor’s protection, sneering, ”Conductor, this kid looks down on us and won’t let us in!”

Bai Lu, not as quick with words, just nodded vigorously on the side.

Watching as these two turned black into white in public, Zhong You’s face alternated between blue and red with anger, but without Mr. Shu’s orders, he could only retaliate if the other side made a move.

He could only forcefully hold back his anger and explain, ”Armed personnel are not allowed in the inner hall.”

Su Huan realized, ”Oh, so if they’re not going in, it’s fine?”

Although a bit surprised at how easily Su Huan relented, Zhong You’s expression eased considerably.

Beside him, the Giraffe clapped loudly, ”You should have said earlier! We wouldn’t have gone in if you’d said so, we aren’t troublemakers, after all!”

Hearing this, a group of attendants with obvious wave fluctuations glanced at Zhong You’s face and decided to stay silent, keeping their noses clean.

This was taking them for fools!

Zhong You realized and sneered coldly with rage. ”Then you two help yourselves outside; I’m heading in,” Su Huan instructed.

The Giraffe shot a subtle, careful glance at him, tugging Bai Lu, who still sought to provoke Zhong You, toward a table at the side of the hall.

Laid with plenty of food, not just the usual pastries but even unmutated fruits would’ve long attracted him.

The Giraffe muttered while walking, ”This is the first time I’ve heard you cuss; you’re pretty slick, using many of my lines.”

Bai Lu, ”( `へ´ )ノ ”

The Giraffe, ”How come you never showed such responsiveness in front of He?”

Bai Lu, ”Didn’t you learn from him too?”

The Giraffe, ”True...”

Watching the two feasting outside, Su Huan chuckled and turned toward the inner hall.

Feast or danger?

Today, he’s dining at a feast of hidden peril!

...

The inner hall was slightly smaller than the outer hall, but the decor was even more luxurious; the tones were more intense compared to the outer hall, and many things didn’t seem like they had been left unattended for four or five months.

In a corner, a band of about a dozen people began playing music that hadn’t been influenced by the train conductor.

To be honest, it wasn’t as upbeat as the train’s wake-up bell.

The outer hall had over a hundred people, yet only about a dozen entered the inner hall, less than the attendants, whispering in corners and occasionally casting disdainful and greedy looks.

This familiar feeling made Su Huan feel like he was back in the wilderness.

Those glances were just as heated and eager.

The people here were no different.

Just wrapped in the one extra layer from the outer hall.

(Brothers, announcing some good news: I’m getting engaged on the 31st; there might be a lot going on this month. Another bit of good news: I didn’t request any leave this month, so the engagement won’t disrupt updates, but if the schedule gets tight... I’ll find a way.)