Chapter 228

Chapter 228

"Hey Jiang Nian, it's me, Jiang Wenwen."

The girl's lively voice came through the phone.

Jiang Nian put aside the tablet beside him and stretched out leisurely on the sofa to chat with her:

"Ha, long time no talk. How are you doing at S Base?"

From the sound of her voice, she seemed to be doing well. He had been worried for a while before.

"Doing great. I'm with Liang Yunhao now. Thanks to you and Cheng Jing's help, or else it would've been rough getting here without any support."

Jiang Wenwen chuckled in response, genuinely grateful to Jiang Nian.

Jiang Nian smiled:

"No problem. What you're doing isn’t just about yourself—I’m just doing my small part."

Jiang Wenwen had dealt with Professor Xia and his group, which also helped him get even and prevent future trouble. Otherwise, they would’ve had to make a trip to S Base themselves to handle it.

"Yeah."

Jiang Wenwen got down to business:

"Things are progressing smoothly. We’re still gathering evidence, but Professor Xia and his accomplices are already under close watch by the base and the authorities..."

"Those who were supposed to become test subjects have been released, and the base has given them compensation. As for the infected... they’ve been taken care of."

Her voice carried a hint of sorrow by the end.

"Were there many infected?"

Jiang Nian asked, his heart sank.

After a pause, Jiang Wenwen let out a frustrated sigh:

"Nearly five hundred people... Some were infected and volunteered to take their chances, while others were... innocent people who opposed Professor Xia’s crazy research methods..."

"Jiang Nian, their messed-up research wasn’t about a cure—it was about controlling zombies. They believed that if they could control zombies, they wouldn’t have to fear people turning into them, and it might even kickstart a new evolution."

"Why don’t they try it on themselves!"

Jiang Nian gritted his teeth. In this lifetime, without the brain-domain Superpower evolution professor at S Base, those people really had gone completely nuts.

"Exactly! I wish I could jam the zombie virus straight into their heads!"

Jiang Wenwen also gritted her teeth in anger before continuing:

"Luckily, we caught on in time. Their scheme against you failed, so it didn’t escalate into something worse. Once the evidence from South City Base arrives and everything is compiled and submitted, they’ll face the punishment they deserve."

"To prevent them from pulling some desperate move, South City Base even helped coordinate with North City Base’s military. They said backup would arrive after the extreme heat passes."

"That’s good."

Jiang Nian breathed easier. The four major bases—North, South, East, and West—were all military-led, so their strength and principles were beyond doubt.

With that thought, he exhaled softly and reminded her:

"You're still a woman. Even as a Superpowered individual, you should be extra careful and prioritize your safety. Stick to what you can handle, and leave the rest to Liang Yunhao and the military. Don't overdo it—ask for help when needed, and try to stay calm and rational when dealing with Professor Xia."

"Yeah, I get it. After living through it once, I won’t be foolish or hold onto any unrealistic expectations again..."

Jiang Wenwen agreed over the phone, then suddenly changed her tone:

"Sh*t! You’re making me fall for you all over again, Jiang Nian!"

"Hahaha..."

Jiang Nian chuckled:

"Don’t sweat it. I’m just reminding you as a friend... Anyway, take care of yourself. Once everything’s settled, come back to the South City Base. I’m still holding that farm manager spot for you."

He meant every word.

Jiang Wenwen was equally delighted:

"Deal! Keep that manager job warm for me—my future stability depends on riding your coattails."

"Sure, haha..."

Jiang Nian readily agreed. He was all for having more friends who shared his values.

He was aware his teammates nicknamed him ‘hamster’ behind his back—entrusting their points to him was a sign of their complete trust, and he couldn’t let them down.

Not only did he have to ensure the team lived comfortably in the apocalypse, but he also had to plan ahead, ready to help everyone thrive once it was all over.

Precious metals aside, he hoarded out-of-print collectibles and anything valuable. Points? The more, the merrier.

Once trading opened up at the base, he’d go on a spending spree with those points. With priority in official transactions, as long as they stayed honest and avoided trouble, they’d only go further. That was the dream, for now.

"..."

After discussing business, Jiang Wenwen shared more about the current situation at the S Base and her observations from the journey between the South City Base and S Base.

As she put it, where order broke down or vanished entirely, the true horror of the apocalypse became clear:

Families tearing each other apart, cannibalism, lovers betraying one another.

Regardless of gender or pre-apocalypse status, those at the bottom of society in the apocalypse would grovel for scraps.

In the eyes of some malicious Superpowered individuals who took advantage of the chaos, ordinary people were no different from walking "buffets."

Especially women and children—just like Second Brother Qi and his crew.

Just listening made Jiang Nian’s stomach turn.

"Jiang Nian, you’re really lucky. I’m jealous—and seriously thankful for your help. I’m lucky too."

Jiang Wenwen couldn’t help but sigh. She used to think Cheng Jing was all bark, but she’d been rude—he was actually a stand-up guy.

And Jiang Nian’s team was the best and most harmonious she’d ever seen.

"Ha..."

Jiang Nian smiled:

"Yeah, I know I’ve got it good."

Been to hell and back, how could that not be considered luck?

They talked for a full two hours before Jiang Wenwen finally hung up. Thankfully, calls didn’t cost anything now—no fees or data charges.

For the time being, there was no need to worry about matters at S Base. As Brother Jing’s business partner, Liang Yunhao was just as reliable.

He recalled that Liang Yunhao didn’t seem to have any superpowers, yet he was thriving at S Base—his background and methods weren’t to be underestimated.

In his previous life, Liang Yunhao had been implicated while helping Brother Jing. This time around, Brother Jing kept in frequent contact with him, giving him heads-ups on key issues. He was confident that the collaboration with Jiang Wenwen would go smoothly.