Chapter 224 Both of You Are Talents

The wind and snow were relentless, though the snowflakes were much smaller than they had been a month ago, and the wind was still fierce. The snow vehicle made its way toward Yunque Manor. Outside, the cold was biting, but inside the car, it was warm and comfortable.

Zhang Yi's expression remained unchanged, but his eyes showed a slight shift.

"Your target is me? What do you mean by that? We haven't had any prior contact, have we?"

Yang Xinxin explained in a soft tone, "I originally thought that my silly sister was already dead. After all, with her intelligence and abilities, she might be able to navigate the entertainment industry, but saving lives? She'd be lucky just to protect herself."

"So, I didn't place my hopes of survival on her."

Zhang Yi asked, "And then?"

"Then, my phone started receiving messages from the outside world." She took out her phone from her clothes.

It was a phone Zhang Yi had never seen before; he couldn't recognize the brand, let alone the model. It seemed to be a custom-made device, no wonder it had such strong signal reception.

"Its performance rivals that of a regular supercomputer. With just a bit of analysis, it can dig up all your information, brother." She tilted her head, studying Zhang Yi's handsome, resolute profile.

"Xinxin really admires you, brother! Even though you were just an ordinary warehouse manager, you've accomplished so much in the apocalypse."

Zhang Yi felt a chill down his spine. Damn, in the modern era of highly developed information technology, it's all too easy for a top-tier hacker to get hold of your information.

"How much do you know about me?" Zhang Yi asked, a little uneasy.

"Almost everything!" Yang Xinxin replied confidently. "Anything that can be found on the internet, I can get with a few clicks. That includes your involvement in the theft case at Walmart South China Warehouse, your bank transfer records, and even the fact that you killed so many of your neighbors in the Yue Lu community!"

She suddenly covered her face with her hands, her cheeks flushing as her eyes filled with infatuation.

"After reading your story, Xinxin became utterly obsessed!"

Zhang Yi thought, This girl is definitely a yandere!

Being targeted by a beautiful, strong, and tragic yandere sent chills down his spine. He wasn't sure if this was a good thing or a bad thing.

Taking a deep breath, Zhang Yi asked, "So, you knew I was living with Yang Mi and Zhou Ke'er, and used them to get in touch with me, right?"

Yang Xinxin nodded. "Yes, exactly! I wasn't sure if you would come to rescue me, but even if you didn't, I would have gone looking for you."

"But you did come to save me, and that made Xinxin very happy!"

As she spoke, she gently reached out, grabbed the hem of Zhang Yi's clothes, and blushed with shyness.

Zhang Yi felt at a loss for words. He had thought he was in control of everything, but it turned out he had fallen into someone else's plan. This beautiful, strong, and tragic girl was incredibly cunning!

Keeping someone like this around would definitely be more beneficial as an ally than as an enemy.

"Um, Xinxin, I have a question. You seem to have a good relationship with that demon cat. Will it completely follow your commands?"

Yang Xinxin tilted her head and thought for a moment, then shook her head.

"Brother! Have you never owned a cat?"

"Cats can only be friends. They get close to whoever treats them well. But trying to be their master? That's too difficult, especially with a stray cat."

Zhang Yi rubbed his head in frustration. "Is that so? That's going to be a bit tricky!"

He had been hoping to recruit a powerful fighter. Through the rearview mirror, he glanced behind them. In the vast expanse of snow, it seemed like something was following them. He couldn't see it, but his instincts told him it was that powerful demon cat.

"Is it still reluctant to part with Yang Xinxin?" Zhang Yi muttered to himself.

Cats are indeed unpredictable creatures. Unlike domesticated pets, stray cats or rural house cats retain their wild nature, making them hard to trust and even harder to tame.

"Well, it's worth a try. I still have plenty of cat food, fish snacks, and cat treats in the warehouse. These must taste better than human food, right?"

Sigh, he thought, I've never tried them myself, so I can't make a comparison. But it's worth a shot!

The group returned to Yunque Manor. Zhang Yi, in gratitude to Fatty Wang, gave him another bag of food and a limited-edition Kyubey plush pillow. Fatty Wang was overjoyed, immediately hugging the pillow and refusing to let go.

As for Uncle You, Zhang Yi took out two large barrels of gasoline for him to take back. Uncle You didn't refuse since his ability to acquire supplies wasn't as convenient as Zhang Yi's, and gasoline was something he needed.

"Thank you for your hard work today," Zhang Yi said with a smile.

Uncle You and Fatty Wang left, expressing that Zhang Yi could contact them anytime if he needed help in the future.

This task had been relatively easy for them, with little danger, and Zhang Yi had generously rewarded them, so they were quite pleased.

Zhang Yi was always generous with those he considered his own people.

"See you later!" they said as they parted ways.

Zhang Yi then led Yang Xinxin and Lu Keran back to the shelter. The two girls had been starving and freezing at Tianqing Academy for over a month. Now, stepping into this warm and luxurious shelter, their eyes couldn't help but light up with excitement. Even Yang Xinxin couldn't resist looking around.

"My God, this place is like a paradise from my dreams! I can't believe there's still such a blissful place in the apocalypse!" Lu Keran was so moved that she started crying. This normally tough tomboy rarely shed tears, but now she was wiping her eyes, overwhelmed.

Zhang Yi said to them, "As long as you help me ensure this place stays safe, you can continue to live here happily."

Lu Keran nodded repeatedly, raising her hand and swearing, "Brother, from now on, I, Lu Keran, will give my all to follow you!"

Yang Xinxin shyly lowered her head, clutching the hem of her clothes. "If I help you… does that include helping with… other things?"

Zhang Yi felt a bit speechless. Lu Keran, being a bit thick-skinned, didn't catch the meaning behind Yang Xinxin's words.

Zhang Yi bent down in front of Yang Xinxin, gently patted her still-cold cheek, and said, "You may be young, but you know a lot!"

"But for me, your main task is to help me maintain the security of this shelter. Understand?"

Even though Yang Xinxin was very beautiful, to Zhang Yi, her greatest value was as a top-tier computer expert. He wasn't the type to have improper thoughts every time he met a pretty girl.

After hearing Zhang Yi's words, the slight wariness in Yang Xinxin's eyes disappeared, though she couldn't help but feel a little disappointed. Her gaze fell on her legs, and she thought, Is he rejecting me?

Women are indeed difficult to understand. If Zhang Yi had shown interest in her, she would have been wary of him; but now that he wasn't showing any interest, she felt as though he was looking down on her because of her disability.