Since they've decided to go, they must prepare well.

Yang Tian and the Zhao Brothers got busy, first arranging tasks.

A steel factory this large has quite a few things to handle.

They didn't know how long it would be before they returned from this journey, so everything needed careful arrangement.

Additionally, they had to prepare protective gear and food.

Wang Hao had no need to.

He was in his room, eating with Xiaoyueyue.

The meals weren't bad; the vegetables were homegrown, stir-fried with bacon or sausage and eggs, plus a mushroom broth.

Gotta admit, the chef's cooking is better than the average person's.

Wang Hao also had the chef taste the dishes himself to make sure they were poison-free before bringing them over.

"Yueyue, eat more."

Wang Hao smiled as he placed some food on Xiaoyueyue's plate.

Soon, they might be teaming up with Yang Tian and Zhao Hu, which would make eating hot meals more troublesome.

They'd have to be wary, so it's better to eat more now.

"Brother, you eat too."

Xiaoyueyue sensibly offered some food to Wang Hao.

"Knock knock knock."

The door was knocked upon.

"Come in, it's not locked."

Wang Hao said calmly.

"Creak!"

The door slowly opened, and Zhang Xiaoxiao walked in.

"Master!"

She moved to Wang Hao's side, then knelt down, softly addressing him.

Yet her eyes were fixed on the food on the table.

"Haven't eaten yet?"

Wang Hao asked casually.

"Mm!"

Zhang Xiaoxiao nodded repeatedly.

"Grab a bowl, have some with us."

"Thank you, Master, thank you, Master."

Zhang Xiaoxiao thanked him profusely, filled a bowl, and started eating in small bites.

"Are you leaving tomorrow?"

After eating for a while, Zhang Xiaoxiao suddenly looked up at Wang Hao and softly asked.

"If nothing unexpected happens, yes."

Zhang Xiaoxiao:....

"I've already given Zhao Hu and Yang Tian some stuff, you shouldn't do too poorly here afterwards."

Wang Hao looked at Zhang Xiaoxiao, speaking nonchalantly.

"Thank you."

Zhang Xiaoxiao bit her lip, seemingly hesitant to speak.

"What's wrong? Is there something you're uneasy about? Anything you're dissatisfied with?"

Wang Hao asked with some amusement.

"Yang Tian and the Zhao Brothers will be leaving with you tomorrow as well, and here I am... left without backing."

Zhang Xiaoxiao pitifully looked at Wang Hao.

"How? You've ended up like this, what are you afraid of really? Furthermore, your rank, Miss Zhang, isn't low at all!

I believe you'll manage to thrive."

"I... I've offended many people before, if Yang Tian leaves, I...

Zhang Xiaoxiao stammered.

Wang Hao seemed to understand something.

It's likely Zhang Xiaoxiao used to be influential, riding on Yang Tian's coattails, acting lordly, offending some people.

Additionally, many of Yang Tian's decisions had her advice behind them.

If it were just because of her looks, Yang Tian wouldn't have kept her by his side.

Such a situation is bound to brew dissatisfaction in many.

While Yang Tian was here, nobody dared touch her.

But once Yang Tian left, those people might start having evil thoughts.

Moreover, to outsiders and even to Yang Tian, she was already considered his.

If she got killed, Yang Tian probably wouldn't investigate too deeply.

After all, it's the end of the world; death is quite normal.

"Master, I beg you to help me just once, even if it's for Lingxue's sake."

Zhang Xiaoxiao, teary-eyed, pleaded with Wang Hao.

She even mentioned Chen Lingxue.

However, the flash of cunning in her eyes was not unnoticed by Wang Hao.

The current Wang Hao was not the man he once was.

He set down his bowl and chopsticks, and quickly drew the handgun from his waist, pointing it at Zhang Xiaoxiao's head.

Zhang Xiaoxiao's expression changed dramatically, and she knelt down in fright.

"Master, spare me, master, spare me."

"Get up, what are you doing!"

Wang Hao laughed and placed the gun back on the table:

"There's eight bullets in this gun, take it to defend yourself. You haven't found any guns here in your steel factory, right?"

Hearing this, Zhang Xiaoxiao trembled all over, looked at Wang Hao in disbelief, and then kowtowed vigorously.

"Thank you, Master, thank you, Master. Xiao Nu will surely serve you well....."

"Alright, although you've screwed me over before, we've had our past, and you're Lingxue's good friend.

Even though I hold some grudge against you, for Lingxue's sake, I find it necessary to lend you a helping hand.

Get up, eat."

Wang Hao smiled warmly, yet a glint of coldness flickered in his eyes.

On the surface, Zhang Xiaoxiao thanked him profusely, but inside she was rather disdainful.

She thought after the apocalypse, Wang Hao would have some progress, but he remained the same.

He even became a lackey for Chen Lingxue!

A man like him is destined not to achieve anything significant.

She glanced at the gun on the table, her eyes shining with fervor.

With this gun, she felt emboldened.

"I'm taking Yueyue out for a stroll, tidy this place up after you're done eating."

After a while, Wang Hao, having eaten his fill, left the room with Xiaoyueyue.

Zhang Xiaoxiao's expression changed instantly.

She picked up the gun from the table and gently caressed it, as if she were stroking a rare treasure.

A strange smile curled her lips.

Her eyes shimmered with a sinister gleam.

"Brother, do you like that sister?"

Xiaoyueyue seemed a bit jealous.

She originally thought Wang Hao and Zhang Xiaoxiao were just playing around, but seeing Wang Hao being so good to Zhang Xiaoxiao made her feel a sense of crisis.

Especially knowing the history Zhang Xiaoxiao had with Wang Hao, the impression was that Wang Hao wasn't this kind of person!

Unless it's due to that legendary love.

"Like her? I didn't like her in the past, why would I like her now?"

Wang Hao scoffed.

"Is it because of that sister named Chen Lingxue?"

Xiaoyueyue felt even more threatened.

Just because Zhang Xiaoxiao was Chen Lingxue's best friend, was Wang Hao willing to go this far?

If he saw Chen Lingxue in person someday, wouldn't he go all out fawning over her!

By that time, Wang Hao might even abandon her.

"Chen Lingxue was just a youthful crush from college; my obsession with her ended a long time ago.

If I encounter her personally, I would help within my ability, but aiding anyone connected to her, that's not likely."

Wang Hao said calmly.

"Then... then why are you being so good to her?"

Xiaoyueyue asked, puzzled.

"Is it?"

Wang Hao's lips curled into a cruel smile:

"If you want someone destroyed, you must first drive them mad. I want her dead."

"Huh?"

Xiaoyueyue's mouth gaped open, not understanding what Wang Hao meant.

She couldn't fathom his moves.

"Zhang Xiaoxiao is too crafty and malicious—such a striking figure is often very dangerous.

It's better for her to die."

Upon hearing this, Xiaoyueyue became even more confused.

Whichever way she turned her head, she couldn't figure it out.

"These are adult matters, Yueyue; you don't need to think about them. Yueyue just needs to know that, in this world, you'll always be the most important person to me."

Wang Hao picked her up, gently pinching her soft little cheeks.

"Hehe! You're the most important and beloved person to Yueyue too, forever and always, brother."

Xiaoyueyue beamed, embracing Wang Hao's face and giving it a firm kiss.

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