Apocalypse: The Supporting Actress Made a Comeback
Chapter 491 - 270 Taken Away (Second Update)_2

Chapter 491: 270 Taken Away (Second Update)_2

Zhao Liang’s instinct was to say "yes," but under the cold gaze of Zhao Yan, he knew something was off, even if he were a fool. He suddenly remembered the instructions Zhao Yan had given him after her Awakening, thinking of how she had said those two were their saviors. He could not be an ingrate—an ungrateful wolf—or cause them any more trouble. A cold sweat broke out on his back!

At that moment, he understood that Zhao Yan clearly thought Zhou Zhou’s statement was wrong. Luckily, he hadn’t nodded, or else...

Seeing that Zhao Liang remained silent, Zhao Yan pressed, "Xiao Liang, why aren’t you saying anything? What are you really thinking?"

Zhao Liang guiltily glanced at Zhou Zhou and said to Zhao Yan, "Aunt! Of course, I wouldn’t think that way." As he said this and saw Zhou Zhou’s complexion turning unsightly, he quickly added, "But Aunt, Fang was indeed taken away. She’s a young lady, and if those scoundrels took advantage... we must think of a way to save her! But now, only those two can help us!"

When Zhou Zhou heard Zhao Liang’s denial, he was initially filled with indignation, but seeing Zhao Liang ultimately speaking in his favor, he seized the opportunity and said, "Yes, Sister Zhao! I really had no other choice! Thinking of Fang... of her being defiled by those beasts, it just tears my heart apart!" He knelt down again, grabbed Zhao Yan’s leg, and pleaded, "Sister Zhao! Sister Zhao, please help her!"

Zhao Yan sighed. She, of course, wanted to save Fang, but she understood all too well that those two were not people to be trifled with. Their generosity had exhausted its limits with these people. If they troubled them further, it would truly be taking an inch and wanting a mile!

She pulled Zhou Zhou to his feet and asked, "Where do you plan to find them?"

Just that one simple question stopped Zhou Zhou dead in his tracks. Indeed, where would he go to find them? He didn’t even know where those two lived!

Everyone resided in shantytowns, and though the incident with Fang Yuxin and Bai Ye was widely known, aside from the people in their neighborhood and the big shots of the Safe Zone, not many others were aware of it—the news was suppressed by the Glory Mercenary Corps.

The spread of such information might tarnish the reputation and standing of the Glory Mercenary Corps, so Guan Rong naturally wouldn’t allow it.

Thus, Zhao Yan and Zhou Zhou still didn’t know about the trouble Fang Yuxin and Bai Ye had caused. If they had known, they wouldn’t need to find them—just by mentioning their names, people wouldn’t dare to touch them lightly.

Not to mention their ignorance of where the two lived even if they did know, they wouldn’t be able to meet them! They hadn’t even gotten their ID Cards processed yet—they couldn’t even afford the entry fee! Moreover, with the late hour, they couldn’t roam freely in the Safe Zone nor could they leave the shantytown!

Zhou Zhou had been too anxious and overlooked this matter. After Zhao Yan pointed it out, his complexion quickly turned pale, and he sat down on the ground in despair, grabbing his hair and crying.

Zhao Yan sighed and hesitated before saying, "Let’s do this, I’ll go with you and ask. They can’t just take someone away without an explanation."

Zhou Zhou had already lost hope, but hearing Zhao Yan offer help, he gratefully looked at her and together, they went to inquire about the situation.

Zhao Liang wanted to follow, but Zhao Yan didn’t trust him to speak properly. She told him not to come along. Dissatisfied, Zhao Liang glared fiercely at Zhao Yan before reluctantly staying at home.

They lived in the shantytown, newly constructed by Earth Element Superpower Users. The houses were squat and cramped, arranged in close rows with only a two-meter-wide walkway between them.

There was a duty station on the outskirts of the shantytown, a resting place specially prepared for the patrolling guards. According to Zhou Zhou, Fang was taken there.

Zhao Yan followed him all the way, the night providing scant illumination. The shantytown houses were pitch-black, lights seeming nonexistent. Yet, ambiguous moans emanated from several houses, making the brows of both Zhao Yan and Zhou Zhou furrow tightly.

In the apocalypse, with harsh living conditions, people’s nerves were taut, naturally requiring outlets for venting and relief. Hence, many sought solace in carnal pleasures to dispel the bitterness and overwhelming stress in their hearts.

Zhao Yan and Zhou Zhou were aware of this, but with one being older and the other having his girlfriend taken, the possibility of Fang’s experience, combined with the sounds they heard, made it hard for them to bear.

Zhou Zhou’s expression grew increasingly grim. His face taut, he quickened his pace, the steps becoming faster and faster. Zhao Yan cast a worried glance at him but was unable to utter a word.

Soon, they saw the duty station not far ahead. The window emitted an orange glow, and this place was the only one with lights still on.

Zhou Zhou’s eyes brightened and he hastened his stride, but as they were five meters from the duty station, a shadow suddenly burst out, gun pointed at them, and barked, "Who are you? What are you doing out here at this hour? Speak!"

Zhou Zhou’s expression changed, instinctively wanting to speak, but Zhao Yan stopped him. She said, "My niece was taken into that duty station by your people. I just want to know what’s going on here. You can’t just kidnap someone without cause, can you?"

The darkness obscured the other’s face, and she couldn’t help feeling worried.

However, just when Zhao Yan thought the man wouldn’t respond, he actually scoffed and disdainfully said, "Your niece, that Fang girl? She came here of her own free will. Don’t you know?"

"What?"

"This is impossible!"

Zhao Yan and Zhou Zhou cried out in shock!

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