Chapter 16

Gu Zhixing hurriedly passed the apple through the window.

Li Yuechan’s eyes lit up at the sight of the big apple, and she smacked her lips. She hadn’t eaten an apple in a very, very long time.

She took the apple and turned to ask the man, “Where did this come from?”

The man grinned and replied, “A colleague went out on a case today and brought some back. I barely managed to grab this one.”

Li Yuechan was practically drooling. She didn’t even bother to wash it before taking a bite.

Wow, sweet and sour! Though it wasn’t as delicious as the apples from her past life, after years in the post-apocalyptic world, just being able to eat fresh fruit was already a blessing!

Seeing how satisfied the girl was while eating, Gu Zhixing quickly asked, “So, about Han Chunguang—when should I go arrest him?”

Li Yuechan swallowed her bite of apple and blinked her fox-like eyes. “No rush. I need to think this through carefully.”

She leaned in closer to Gu Zhixing and told him everything she had discovered today. His expression first showed surprise, then turned cold and sinister.

“How about I just take him down right away?”

Li Yuechan shook her head. “You can’t just arrest someone without evidence. Watch me tomorrow.”

Gu Zhixing looked at the confident girl, and his heartbeat unconsciously quickened. How could she be this good-looking?

After finishing the apple, Li Yuechan casually tossed the core into the soil inside her space. Who knows, maybe an apple tree would grow from it!

The Next Day

Early in the morning, Li Yuechan left the house and headed straight for the train station. Once she arrived, she found a secluded spot and released Wang Daming.

After thinking about it, she decided not to take any chances. She pressed on his sleep acupoint again, then took a bit of her dad’s liquor and poured it on Wang Daming before supporting him toward the educated youth assembly point.

Seeing a bespectacled man who looked like a leader, Li Yuechan quickly stepped forward and asked, “Comrade, is this the gathering place for the educated youths?”

The man adjusted his glasses and nodded, frowning. “You two are…?”

“Oh, this is my brother. He was so excited about going to build the nation that he drank a little too much yesterday.”

The bespectacled man glanced at Wang Daming with disdain. “Where’s his proof?”

Li Yuechan immediately handed over the documents with a flattering smile. “Leader, please take a look.”

After glancing at the documents, the man said, “Alright.” Then he turned and called out to a tall man, “Gao, come help out.”

The tall man walked over and took Wang Daming from her. He then asked, puzzled, “Miss, didn’t your brother bring any luggage?”

Li Yuechan hesitated and then said apologetically, “Sorry, big brother. My brother is in no state to carry anything. Our family will send his belongings by mail later. As for food on the way, here’s five yuan—please take care of him.”

The tall man’s eyes lit up as he quickly accepted the money. “No trouble at all! We’re all here to support national development. Don’t worry, I’ll look after your brother on the way.”

Li Yuechan flashed a sweet smile. “Thank you, big brother.” But inwardly, she muttered: I’m still too kind.

She watched as the group boarded the train, waving enthusiastically as if sending off a loved one. Then, in high spirits, she left the station. Whether he survived or not, that was up to fate now!

Back Home

As soon as she returned home, she was met with her mother’s long face.

“Yuechan, what’s going on with you lately? Running around outside every day,” Su Lizhen stared at her daughter, whose face was getting more and more beautiful. “You’re not seeing someone, are you?”

Li Yuechan quickly shook her head. “Mom, what are you thinking? I’m still young.”

“You’ll be eighteen soon, that’s not young anymore.”

“Hehehe, I’m not in a hurry. I’ll wait a few more years.”

Su Lizhen lowered her gaze slightly. Yuechan was actually betrothed as a child, but that family hasn’t been in contact much these past few years. Who knows what they think now? Forget it, better not tell her yet.

That Night

Li Yuechan checked the time and deliberately waited until dark before heading out. She wouldn’t give her enemies any opportunities—how else would they commit crimes?

Instead of taking the front door, she climbed out the window.

Feng Chuan had been lurking near Li Yuechan’s house all day. He was about to leave when he suddenly saw her coming out. He quickly flicked away his cigarette and quietly followed.

Li Yuechan was well aware of his presence. She led him toward a dark alley, her mind making a note: Oops, I forgot to ask his name. Next time, I need to remember.

As she walked, a thin, shadowy figure suddenly appeared in front of her, blocking the way.

The man smirked as he looked at the slender girl. “Little lady, where are you off to?”

Li Yuechan was startled at first but then feigned fear. “W-Who are you?”

Feng Chuan sneered. “Who I am doesn’t matter. Be good and come with me, or you won’t like the consequences.”

“Oh,” Li Yuechan muttered, nearly rolling her eyes. Brother? You’re old enough to be called Uncle.

Seeing her terrified expression, the man grew smug and reached out to grab her arm.

Li Yuechan took a step back but tripped over something and fell to the ground.

Just as she hit the ground, a shadow flashed behind her, and someone flew in, kicking Feng Chuan hard to the ground.

Feng Chuan’s jaw nearly dropped. Who the hell sneak-attacked me?!

Panicking, he pulled a knife from his pocket and shouted, “Brat, if you don’t want to die, get lost!”

Gu Zhixing didn’t even bother responding and launched himself at the man.

Li Yuechan’s big black eyes sparkled as she watched. So skilled! Every move looks like it’s been practiced for years.

She watched with great interest and compared herself to him. If we fought, I might actually lose… I only have brute strength. When I used to chop zombies, I never even needed strategy.

At the alley entrance, two people stood watching in confusion.

“Why’s the captain fighting so hard? He even twisted his waist, but he’s still going all out.”

Ke Zhou shot him a glance and said, “You don’t get it? This is called ‘a hero saving a beauty.’”

Less than five minutes later, Feng Chuan was pinned to the ground, unable to move.

Gu Zhixing waved smugly, and Zhou Tao and Cai Guoming immediately rushed in to take the suspect into custody.

Li Yuechan had already backed away—she didn’t want any blood splattering on her. She was just about to greet Gu Zhixing when she saw him suddenly stiffen and twist his waist again.

Zhou Tao quickly asked, “Captain, did you strain your back again? We told you to let us handle it, but no, you had to do it yourself. When will your waist finally heal?”

Gu Zhixing looked frustrated. Ever since he fell down that slope last time, his waist had been badly bruised—it wasn’t going to recover anytime soon.

Li Yuechan frowned and thought to herself, Yep, his waist really isn’t in good shape.