Zhuo Mingyue smiled as she looked at herself in the mirror. The beauty in the mirror was extremely enchanting. Her smile was so beautiful that it could make one feel intoxicated. Her dreamy eyes flickered with a lively luster, causing Zhuo Mingyue to involuntarily raise her snow-white chin. She was very satisfied with her appearance. Up until now, there hadn't been a woman more beautiful than her. Mu Peipei couldn't do it, and neither could Nuwa.
Although she cared about her appearance in the past, she didn't care much about it. She cared more about power. However, after meeting Zhang Xiaoqiang, she realized that power wasn't that useful anymore. Zhang Xiaoqiang was someone who could be persuaded by reason but not cowed by force. If she used force to subdue him, it would only cause an even greater backlash. Zhuo Mingyue began to restrain herself and truly treated herself as a normal woman. Today was the day her dreams came true. Besides excitement and anticipation, she also felt a bit uneasy.
She was a bit nervous about becoming a wife. Her long, silky hair flowed like silk in Xiang Hai 'er's hands. She deftly tied her hair into a bun and inserted a green tree hairpin into the simple bun. It made Zhuo Mingyue look a bit more ethereal. Satisfied, she looked at herself in the mirror and smiled. She narcissistically looked at her new image. Zhuo Mingyue felt that the other brides couldn't compare to her in the limelight.
"Master, Chanel is here …" Zhuo Mingyue was lost in her thoughts, bashful and happy at the same time. She didn't even notice that someone had come in. Xiang Hai 'er's reminder brought her back to reality. She glanced at the timid and nervous Chanel standing behind her in the mirror and couldn't help but frown. She then remembered that today was her big day and let go of the knot in her heart. She softly said, "Chanel, are you here to bless me?"
Chanel was the most timid of the four girls, but she was also the most obedient. Before, Zhuo Mingyue didn't want to chase Chanel out of anger. It was more accurate to say that she didn't want Chanel to stay by her side. After Zhuo Mingyue accepted Zhang Xiaoqiang, she decided to give her maids a new life so that they could find their own happiness. Thus, she was still very concerned about them.
"Yeah … Everyone in Wuhan is saying that you're getting married, so …" Chanel said softly. Zhuo Mingyue smiled and asked again, "Why are you here alone?"
Chanel's expression changed as soon as she heard this. She bit her lip and said hesitantly, "Xiangyu was taking care of Xue Feng, who was imprisoned. She didn't receive any news. Xiangmi is dead. She was killed by a mutant beast because she made a mistake and stayed on the island. Xiangxue is married. She's seven months pregnant. She's resting at home …"
The fates of the four maids were all different. Zhuo Mingyue was silent. She didn't know if it was right or wrong to drive them away. The atmosphere in the room was strangely quiet. Chanel's body slightly trembled. She didn't know if these words would anger Zhuo Mingyue. After a while, Zhuo Mingyue casually said, "Since you're here, you don't need to leave anymore. Although Xiang Hai isn't bad, it's hard to avoid being careless when doing things. She's not very trustworthy. If we have children in the future, I won't be at ease leaving them to her. You should stay with me …"
Chanel nodded in tears at Zhuo Mingyue's words. She sobbed and wanted to thank Zhuo Mingyue, but she couldn't say it …
Mu Peipei put Mu Peipei in the cradle. Zhao Xiaobo wore a bright red wedding dress and looked at Mu Peipei with a smile on his face. His eyes were filled with Mu Peipei's most beautiful face. Beside her, there were a few female soldiers filming with cameras. Compared to the lonely figures of the other women, they were the most lively here. Yang Ke-er's family members were Zhang Huai'an and a group of old people. Yuan Yi and Shanghai Qiaoyun didn't know each other very well. Mu Peipei's family members filled up her room.
Mu Peipei hadn't been in a good mood since she woke up. She was in a trance. If it wasn't for Zhao Xiaobo's help, she might not even know how to wash her face and brush her teeth. Compared to Mu Peipei's confusion, Zhao Xiaobo, who had already seen through relationships between men and women, was more realistic than Mu Peipei. In his opinion, even the most passionate feelings between men and women would become dull. Only an honest life was the most realistic. Mu Peipei had already given birth to a child, so how could she jump around?
The fact that Zhang Xiaoqiang was willing to give Mu Peipei a status was already considered a responsible man. Compared to Mu Peipei's upcoming wedding, Zhao Xiaobo was envious, but he was also more attentive than Mu Peipei. From the beginning to the end, Mu Peipei cooperated with him like a puppet, making the surrounding female soldiers almost confused about who was the bride today.
Looking at her sleeping son and then at Zhao Xiaobo who was full of joy, Mu Peipei's mood became more and more depressed. She wasn't nervous or expectant at all. Originally, she was only following Zhang Xiaoqiang because of Hao 'er. Although Zhang Xiaoqiang was her man, she had never really liked Zhang Xiaoqiang. She knew why Zhao Xiaobo was so enthusiastic. Firstly, Zhao Xiaobo envied her, envied that she could get a wedding. Secondly, it was for the female soldiers. Most of the veterans in the female soldiers were married and had children. The new female soldiers still needed their care. The war in Hubei had never really stopped. These female soldiers also needed to kill zombies, so they needed the support of the people above them. This way, they could maximize the supply of ammunition and logistics. Compared to other troops, as the personal battalion of Zhang Xiaoqiang's child's mother, Zhang Huai'an was also rarely generous. Whether it was weapons or supplies, they were all the best. Even dozens of Evolutionary Substance could be provided every month. This was all because of her.
"Minnie, don't be depressed anymore. Women always need to find a husband. Zhang Xiaoqiang is the most outstanding man. Who else can you fall for other than him? The past is in the past.
Let bygones be bygones. In the future, you will be his family, and he will be your family. Even if it's for the sake of the child, you have to maintain your marriage. I envy the two of you. At least you can have a good ending. That's all I want for the rest of my life. I only hope that the two of you can have a good life. I'm satisfied … "
Zhao Xiaobo stepped forward and pressed on Mu Peipei's shoulder. He sighed softly, for Mu Peipei and for himself. Mu Peipei raised her hand and grabbed Zhao Xiaobo's cold hands on her shoulder. She sighed softly, "I don't know what's wrong with me. I don't dislike marrying him. I just feel uncomfortable in my heart. He has never had a meal with me alone, nor has he gone on a date with me alone. I didn't care about so many men chasing after me in the past. But he … he should at least show himself, right?
You see, even after giving birth to a child, he is still the same. I don't know what I will be like after marrying him … "
Mu Peipei finally said what was in her heart. It was not that she was disgusted with marriage, but she was angry that Zhang Xiaoqiang did not understand a girl's mind. Any girl in Mu Peipei's position would be unwilling. She was originally a beautiful girl who had always been dismissive of men. She had lost her virginity because of a drunken stupor and accidentally became pregnant with Zhang Xiaoqiang's child. From Zhang Xiaoqiang's departure to their reunion, not only did they not accumulate feelings for each other, but they gradually drifted apart. If it were not for the child as a bond, they might have become strangers long ago. Now they suddenly wanted to hold a wedding. From the beginning to the end, it was Zhang Xiaoqiang's wishful thinking, and she could not even resist. The proud Mu Peipei was inevitably unhappy.
"There is no right or wrong in marriage. You can only make the best of the wrong. Minnie, you are a proud girl. There are countless men in the world, but how many of them can be compared to Zhang Xiaoqiang?
A woman's life is very short. Appearance is only temporary. No matter how beautiful a woman is, she will grow old. So as long as you put your heart on Hao 'er, there will always be someone to rely on, right? "
Zhao Xiaobo deserved to be Mu Peipei's think tank. With a few words, he made Mu Peipei speechless. After struggling for a long time, she suddenly chuckled and said helplessly, "What's the use of thinking about it?
I have given birth to a child for him. What else can I do?
Alas, I will not sleep with him. He will accompany his concubine, and I will continue to play with my Les. Well, hurry up and put on makeup for me. It's getting late … "
Mu Peipei finally thought it through. The strong woman in the past had finally returned. Looking at the cynical Mu Peipei, Zhao Xiaobo couldn't help but smile bitterly. He really didn't know whether Mu Peipei's change was good or bad.
"We will reach the cockroach base in 20 minutes. I really didn't expect them to be able to build such a large base. Back then, it was almost breached by the New Era and zombies. I didn't expect that in the blink of an eye, their development is not much slower than Yin Meng. I heard that Hubei's government affairs are all handled by Minister Zhang Huai An. The people Zhang Xiaoqiang chose are all not simple …"
The whirring sound of the propellers echoed in the cabin. Zhou Jie sat by the window and sighed as he looked down at the road towards the cockroach base. His sigh made the young woman sitting beside him sneer. This woman was in her twenties. She was as beautiful as a flower and her skin was whiter than snow. In the past, she would definitely be an eight out of ten beauty. It was a pity that her pair of sword-like eyebrows made her more resolute and assertive. She lost the feminine beauty that women were born with.
"All of this is built on a dictatorship. You can see the grandeur of the cockroach base, but you can't see what tens of thousands of civilians have sacrificed for this base. Although I didn't see how the base was built with my own eyes, from the history of Yin Meng's development, this place can't escape the bloody exploitation in its bones. It's laughable that those people sacrificed everything only to get a mouthful of food and chaff. I really don't know what kind of expression they would have when they found out about the cost of a wedding …"
The woman's sharp and unkind words made Zhou Jie let out a helpless bitter smile. He lowered his voice and begged: "Tang Mengru, please don't look at Zhang Xiaoqiang with colored glasses. No matter what, he created a safe environment for millions of survivors and laid a solid foundation for the rise of China. His achievements and contributions are undeniable. Please don't dwell on these small problems …"
It could be seen that Zhou Jie really doted on this woman. It should be known that Zhang Xiaoqiang had an unshakable position in the hearts of his subordinates. If it was Huang Quan who heard Tang Mengru say this, he would have arrested her immediately and made her disappear forever. Tang Mengru heard Zhou Jie defend Zhang Xiaoqiang and was even more disgusted. She said coldly: "He did make some contributions, but now he has fallen. Absolute power will lead to absolute corruption. Marrying five women at the same time and holding a wedding that can accommodate thousands of people is enough to show …" "Don't say anymore.
The Democracy Alliance you created in Yin Meng has already caused dissatisfaction. I don't want you to bring this kind of thinking to Hubei. I can protect you there, but here, no one can protect you, not even me … "Zhou Jie was very annoyed by Tang Mengru's harsh words, so his tone became harsher. However, Tang Mengru didn't appreciate it at all and sneered. Zhou Jie said in a low voice:" You have already attracted Zhou Xiong's attention. He has been investigating in Yin Meng and is about to find you. If it wasn't for the fact that I'm in charge of the internal affairs department, perhaps you would have already been arrested. At that time, even I wouldn't be able to save you. This time, I brought you here to seek refuge, not to bring you democracy and independence … "
Zhou Jie's words didn't gain any benefits. Tang Mengru was an independent woman, and she was also a stubborn woman who persisted in her ideas and fought for them. Zhou Jie's earnest advice wouldn't make her feel grateful at all, but she knew that some words couldn't be said anymore, otherwise, it would touch Zhou Jie's bottom line. She couldn't help but lean back in the chair in silence. Zhou Jie didn't care about her anymore. He just stared at the road below and silently counted the cars heading towards the cockroach base.
"Actually, you know the most …" The sudden words made Zhou Jie look at Tang Mengru again. Tang Mengru turned her head and stared into Zhou Jie's eyes as she said seriously: "You know the commoners of the lower class the most. They have given up everything for Yin Meng, and they can only get the most basic guarantee of life. Many people are already exhausted. Yin Meng's territory is already big enough. Even if all 2 million people were scattered out, there wouldn't be more than 2 people per square kilometer. Why do they have to start wars again and again?
Could it be that for the sake of merits, they aren't willing to sympathize with the commoners who are dying from exhaustion?
This isn't fair. I know you tried to fight for the commoners, but you didn't succeed because Yin Meng is still a dictatorship. Unless you … "
"Shut up …" Zhou Jie roared and interrupted Tang Mengru. He seemed to be very angry at this moment. His chest was rapidly rising and falling, and his breathing was rapid and short. His eyes were also filled with anger. The stubborn Tang Mengru didn't dodge his gaze at all. She just stared at Zhou Jie. The two of them maintained silence until the pilot announced through the broadcast: "Chief Zhou, we have arrived at the destination.
"What do you know?
When Zhang Xiaoqiang rose up in the grasslands, the Golden Wolf Flag slaughtered wantonly, and the Han people schemed against each other. All the survivors were living in misery. You haven't seen human flesh being made into jerky, you haven't seen the gathering places being washed with blood, you haven't seen the women being fed like animals, and you haven't seen the millions of migrating zombies forming a dense sea of zombies. If it wasn't for Zhang Xiaoqiang, there wouldn't be today's Yin Meng, and there wouldn't be food in the mouths of the survivors. Even if Zhang Xiaoqiang is a dictatorship, all of this belongs to him. No one can replace him. You can't, and I can't either. I know you have started to understand the military. I didn't tell you before because I didn't want you to feel uncomfortable. Now I'm telling you, all the people you understand have been sent to the frontline to kill the zombies. They want freedom, they want a nation, so they have to ask the zombies first … "