Chapter 196: Apocalypse: Saving the Cold Beauty Doctor 14

But Zhao Huan obviously didn't understand, "Why would Xu An want to hurt you? Doesn't he know Jiang Junshen's attitude?"

He wants to kill me.

Yu Rongzhou's eyes were dim and unfathomable, "It seems the warning wasn't enough."

All right, don't be angry.

Jin Chen took her hand and gently patted it reassuringly, "I know who did it; later I'll kill him to set an example. They want to hurt you, and I won't allow that."

All right.

Zhao Huan unfolded her clasped hands; the injured skin had already healed, leaving only a faint scar.

These past two days her ability usage had been high, and after healing Jin Chen her face grew even paler.

You've worked hard; go absorb this Crystal Core to replenish.

Jin Chen took two red Crystal Cores from his supply bag and handed them to Zhao Huan.

"Thank you, Jin Team!" Zhao Huan wiped the cold sweat from her face and smiled happily.

The three got out of the vehicle together, and Zhao Huan shook her head at the worried Zhao Rui and his companion to indicate she was fine.

Jin Chen glanced at Xu An, a chill in his eyes, he let go of Yu Rongzhou's hand, ignored the soldiers beside Jiang Junshen, and walked straight toward them.

"Captain Jin, what's wrong with you?"

Jiang Junshen had sensed something was off earlier; Xu An had been paying them too much attention, and seeing Jin Chen approach with a cold face only solidified his thought.

He stared at Xu An and said, "What did you do?"

Xu An's face turned pale, he stepped back two steps, and said, "What can I… ah!"

He was sent flying by the slap, sliding several meters away, his mouth filled with the taste of blood, he covered his face and lifted his head in disbelief.

"Jiang…"

Jiang Junshen turned his wrist, his gaze chilling, then smiled at Jin Chen, "No matter what he did, I've already punished him; there's no need to trouble Captain Jin."

Jin Chen was genuinely shocked by Jiang Junshen's action.

【Geez, this protagonist attacker is too ruthless.】0731 was also surprised; lately the Heavenly Dao has been picking all sorts of protagonists, not to mention they're all misshapen, and now even feelings can't be guaranteed.

"Young Master Jiang, you're overthinking; I have another plan."

Jin Chen also put on a false smile, raised his arm slightly, curled his fingertips in midair, and a man hidden among the soldiers lifted off the ground.

Jiang Junshen's expression shifted slightly as he glanced at the controlled man.

"Captain Jin, what do you mean by this?"

"Just now I went out to scout the terrain and saw this member of your team trying to kill me and Yu Rongzhou."

Jin Chen's voice was clear and cold, he glanced again at Xu An, who had gotten up, and said thoughtfully, "It looks like he was acting on someone's orders."

As soon as he finished speaking, he clenched his five fingers, flung that person toward the supermarket's shattered glass window; the man crashed into a pile of broken glass, the largest shard piercing straight through his forehead and protruding from his brow.

One strike, dead.

Jiang Junshen raised his hand to stop the other soldiers who wanted to draw their guns; his eyes filled with deep dread, he became more convinced that he couldn't be an enemy of this person, and even if he couldn't control him, he'd have to find a chance to kill him silently.

"He did wrong; if this can appease Captain Jin, then his death is just death."

"But Xu An is an important researcher at our base; I still hope Captain Jin can let him off."

Jin Chen tilted his head to look at Yu Rongzhou, who gave a slight nod.

Xu An cannot die now, at least not so easily.

He raised an eyebrow, "Fine, let's keep this life for now."

"However, warn Young Master Jiang: if he still tries to lay a hand on my people, whether he succeeds or not, I'll make him wish he were dead."

Jin Chen's tone was cold and heavy, laced with killing intent, almost openly threatening.

"Captain Jin, rest assured, there won't be a next time."

Jiang Junshen nodded politely, essentially backing down.

【Detected Villain Blackening Value +10, total 75!】

【Detected Villain Heartthrob Value +5, total 50!】

Several members of the Red Blood Squad returned to the RV; the temperature was gradually dropping, and it was time to continue the journey.

Zhao Rui took the driver's seat and followed behind Jiang Junshen's convoy as they drove off.

Yu Rongzhou still sat alone with Jin Chen in the innermost compartment, he remained silent, wanting to speak but hesitating, occasionally glancing at Jin Chen.

"All right, Little Yu, just ask if you have something to say."

Jin Chen put an arm around his shoulders, turned him to face him, and said with a helpless yet indulgent tone, "You really can endure, huh."

Yu Rongzhou pressed his lips together, "About the serum I injected you with, aren't you curious?"

"No, you're so amazing; you could make any serum."

Jin Chen answered without thinking when he heard that, then after a moment he pondered further.

"Though I've heard that Long Jiang Base also has a serum that can restore the infected, but everyone says it was researched by Xu An."

"That's my research," Yu Rongzhou lifted his eyes, his tone a bit awkward; he didn't care how others misunderstood him, but deep down he didn't want Jin Chen to misunderstand this as well.

"The C4 Potion is what I developed; it's the very one I just injected you with."

Yu Rongzhou fixed his gaze on Jin Chen's eyes, a hint of stubbornness in his look, his voice hoarse, "Do you believe me?"

"I believe you," Jin Chen nodded, his expression showing no doubt, "I'll believe whatever you say, and besides, Xu An looks nowhere near as capable as you; he definitely couldn't have developed it."

This was the first time Yu Rongzhou had received such unreserved trust.

Before, no matter how well he did, there would always be doubt; negative emotions piled up like mountains, gradually making him despair of the world, wishing all humanity would die like zombies.

"All right, all right, why are your eyes still red?"

Jin Chen pulled him into his embrace, rubbed his head, and said, "Don't worry, Zhouzhou; even if nobody else believes you, I'll firmly stand by your side."

This embrace came just in time; Yu Rongzhou didn't pull away, merely turning his head against Jin Chen's chest, hiding the warmth in his eyes, his fingers also clutching the corner of Jin Chen's clothes, exerting a slight force.

He lightly brushed a few strands of hair from Yu Rongzhou's forehead with his fingertips. Jin Chen coaxed gently, 'This time going to Long Jiang Base, I know you have a lot you want to do; I won't stop you, but don't keep things from me, okay?'

Hmm…

Yu Rongzhou slightly raised his head, enjoying Jin Chen's gentle caress, his long eyelashes fluttering slightly, without refusing.

【Detected Villain Heartthrob Value +5, total 55!】

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At this moment, elsewhere.

After Jiang Junshen coldly ordered to start the car, he then pulled down the curtain, grabbed Xu An and flung him onto the seat, his tone grim.

'What exactly do you want to do? Kill Yu Rongzhou? What's in it for you?'

'I… I just don't want him to go back again.'

The red swelling on Xu An's face had not yet faded; he was also afraid that Jiang Junshen would really get angry and break up with him, so anxious he couldn't stand it, and in a panic he grabbed his hand.

'I didn't mean to kill him, Brother Jiang, don't be angry; I won't act on my own again, and once we're back at the base I'll properly study the potion.'

Upon hearing the last half of the sentence, Jiang Junshen's sinister expression finally eased a little, his palm resting on Xu An's cheek, gently stroking.

'I did that just to protect you.'

'I know… I know, Brother Jiang is doing this for my own good.'

Xu An forced a smile, wrapped his arms around Jiang Junshen's neck, leaned into his embrace, and initiated a kiss.

It seemed only this could comfort his continually frightened heart.

He didn't notice that even while kissing, Jiang Junshen's gaze remained cold.