TEOTWDWTEFTCLB Chapter 69

“Qingqing!” Qiu Ze spotted Nan Qing from afar.

Seeing Qingqing approaching, a complex emotion flashed through his eyes—a mix of joy, worry, and guilt—leaving only a conflicting tidal wave in his heart.

“Mmm, Brother Qiu Ze…” Qingqing’s voice carried a hint of lightness. He was about to say something more, but suddenly, his nostrils twitched slightly, and he smelled a faint exotic fragrance.

Then came a bout of dizziness. His steps became unsteady, and the world before his eyes began to blur.

Before completely losing consciousness, he seemed to vaguely hear someone say, “I’m sorry.” The voice was filled with endless regret and pain, as if coming from the depths of his heart.

“I’m sorry, Qingqing.” His lips moved slightly, repeating the apology, his eyes full of self-blame and anguish.

Watching Qingqing’s body gradually slump, the guilt in his heart surged like a tide, and his eyes couldn’t help but redden.

Qiu Ze quickly stepped forward, steadily catching the falling Qingqing. “I’m sorry, don’t blame me.” You are so kind; you will definitely understand me.

His words carried a hint of pleading, hoping that Qingqing could understand his plight of having to do this after knowing the truth.

The base’s defenses were at their weakest at this time, and many people in the base were absent. Nan Qing’s brother and other important members were not there, giving him an opportunity.

Only Qiu Ze, who had always been regarded as an ordinary person, could stay here without anyone noticing him. Time was of the essence, and he couldn’t hesitate. He had to take him away as soon as possible.

And in Qiu Ze’s heart, the words “Brother Qiu Ze” were like a sharp knife, constantly cutting at his conscience.

He knew that from this moment on, the trust between him and Qingqing would no longer exist. Qiu Ze was even afraid to imagine the consequences if Nan Qing’s brother found out.

With his understanding of Nan Qing’s brother, he would never forgive his betrayal and might even end his life without hesitation.

But Qiu Ze had no choice; he could only harden his heart and continue forward.

He had originally dismissed the idea, but upon learning that Qingqing hadn’t fully recovered into a human and was even starting to evolve back into a Zombie, his hope was rekindled. Perhaps Qingqing was truly his last chance.

Qiu Ze seemed simple, but in reality, he was a rational and calculating person. Whether it was compromising for survival or boldly pursuing love, his goals were always clear.

Knowing it was impossible, he had no choice. Perhaps his ending wouldn’t be good, but he wouldn’t regret it.

For his own selfish desires, he could only sacrifice Qingqing. Although Qingqing was innocent, who wasn’t innocent?…

“Where is this?” After waking up, Qingqing found himself in an unfamiliar place. Qingqing’s beautiful face was filled with confusion and fear.

He struggled to sit up, but found that his hands were tightly bound to the chair.

“Qingqing, you’re finally awake!” Qiu Ze’s voice was loud, and Qingqing woke up at once after hearing it.

Qiu Ze looked very disheveled, his eyes revealing a hint of panic, his lips pale, and the pants at his knees had a tear, exposing the clear signs of scratches on his bare skin.

On the other hand, Qingqing, except for his wrinkled clothes and messy hair, was unharmed.

“Brother Qiu Ze, why are you here too?” Qingqing’s pupils contracted. Where was this? How did he suddenly get here?

Qingqing’s voice trembled slightly, his eyes scanning the surroundings, trying to figure out his situation.

“Qingqing, I… I’m sorry. If I hadn’t asked you to come and find me, you wouldn’t have been in danger…” While speaking, he didn’t dare to look directly at Qingqing but looked at the people outside.

“Don’t worry, I left a mark for Nan Qing’s brother; he will come and save us.” His voice grew softer, almost murmuring. His eyes were downcast, concealing the waves in his heart.

“It’s okay, Brother Qiu Ze.” Qingqing frowned slightly, only feeling that he had implicated others.

At this moment, Qingqing’s heart was filled with longing for Shen Xuanmo. His mind was filled with his calm and profound face.

He imagined Shen Xuanmo’s anxiety and worry when he returned and found him missing, feeling even more sad.

“Qingqing, do you hear anything?” Qiu Ze’s voice suddenly broke his thoughts.

Qiu Ze suddenly became alert, pressing his ear against the wall, trying to capture any sound outside.

Qingqing held his breath nervously, his ears perked up, listening carefully. After a moment of silence, he nodded slightly. “There are footsteps, very light, but getting closer.”

“Long time no see, little Zombie.” A familiar yet annoying voice came from outside the door, breaking the tense atmosphere inside the room.

“It’s you?! What do you want to do?”

“Of course, we’re here to reminisce and play some fun games.” Zhou Zhen sneered, pushed the door open, and strode into the room. Lu Yu followed behind him with a cold expression.

“What are you doing? Let us go now!” Qiu Ze’s body tensed instantly. He quickly stood in front of Qingqing, like a fierce beast protecting its cub, staring at Zhou Zhen and Lu Yu with firm and alert eyes.

Qingqing shrank back in fear, his eyes blinking. “You two bad guys.” He recognized the speaker as Zhou Zhen, the bad guy who had once imprisoned him.

Qingqing’s body pressed tightly against the wall, his heart beating like a drum. He anxiously thought in his heart: What should I do? Shen Xuanmo isn’t here, Nan Qing’s brother isn’t here either. Am I going to be locked up again?

Zhou Zhen and Lu Yu exchanged a smile, their smiles full of evil and mockery. “We told you not to be nervous.”

Suddenly, someone came in and whispered something in Zhou Zhen’s ear. He seemed very happy, but the smile somehow made Qingqing feel a chill down his spine.

“Then let’s start the game!” Lu Yu gestured, and the others who were guarding outside quickly came in.

“Wh-what are you doing?” The ropes were painfully tight, and blood marks had already been rubbed on their wrists.

“Let me go!” Qingqing’s pupils reflected the dizzying height, and his body couldn’t help but tremble. Tears were already welling up in his eyes.

They were suspended high up, and a slight carelessness could cause them to fall and be smashed to pieces or be eaten by the wandering Zombies.

Just as Qingqing was in despair, a burst of fighting suddenly came. It turned out that Nan Qing’s brother had arrived with reinforcements.

Nan Qing’s brother saw Qingqing and Qiu Ze being hung up, his eyes filled with anger. “Qingqing, Xiao Ze!” He said with concern as he quickly rushed towards them.

“Brother?!” Qingqing was overjoyed, but suddenly became sad again.

“The game has begun.” Zhou Zhen’s fingers gently slid across the blade, his eyes revealing a hint of cold excitement, as if he was about to cut the rope in the next second, so that the Zombies below could enjoy a delicious meal.

“Although it’s not Shen Xuanmo, since you’re here, join our game!” Zhou Zhen’s voice was as cold as ice, with a hint of playful smile.

His eyes moved between Nan Qing’s brother and the two tied up, seeming to weigh their value and enjoy the feeling of manipulating other people’s fate.