After leaving the space, the two continued to clean up and chat about family matters. 

Before long, it was noon, and someone brought their lunch over. 

Three dishes and a soup with a good balance of meat and vegetables, plus a bottle of strong liquor. 

“I don’t like drinking. Should we send it back or keep it?” 

“It’s a token from Brother Feng. We should accept it. Let’s keep it for Coke. It likes to sneak a few sips every now and then.” 

“Woof.” The boozehound dog circled around Jiang Ning. 

“Look at that; it gets excited just hearing about alcohol.” 

Despite the conversation, Jiang Ning didn’t plan to eat the base’s food. Though the chance of being poisoned was low at this stage, she still felt uneasy about it. 

She put the food into the space and took out her own supplies. 

Doudou continued acting like a drama queen. She complained while eating, “Brother, this cured meat is too fatty. It’s not as good as the one Sister made.” 

“Don’t waste food. There are so many people outside who don’t even have tree bark to eat. We’ll let Sister make you something nice when we get the chance.” 

After lunch, they drew all the curtains and went to sleep. 

They chatted about everything under the sun. 

Tired from talking, they fell asleep and woke up after five. 

Someone came to inform them that the banquet would be held at seven. 

Jiang Ning picked out some clean clothes to give face to Feng Kunpeng. She also anticipated there would be many women at the banquet. She remembered to put on some lipstick to avoid being mistaken for a delicate young man again. 

She was also worried about Doudou. 

She didn’t want to take her to the banquet. However, she also feared it might be dangerous to leave her alone. So she chose a pair of denim overalls and a plain cotton T-shirt for her.

She didn’t neglect Coke either and gave him a good brushing. 

When the time was right, the three of them set out. 

The fierce dog led the way, striding with magnificent posture, and it looked ready to pounce on any moving leg it saw. 

As the sun set, many tattooed men were heading back to the base, whistling when they saw the beautiful woman and the little girl from afar. 

Coke dashed after them, and this nearly made the unarmed, tattooed men run for their lives. Climbing a tree didn’t help; Coke could leap two to three meters high and chase them up the tree. 

The tattooed men were almost scared to death. 

Some of the tattooed men were armed, but they couldn’t hide the truth. Everyone knew their group was favored by the boss when they arrived at the base. 

Although they were upset, no one dared to fire their guns. 

Coke’s fierce barking echoed for miles. Seeing it nearly tear a man’s throat out, Jiang Ning finally spoke calmly, “Coke, come back.” 

The fierce dog instantly turned into a docile kitty, and it obediently returned to its master. 

After that, no one dared to provoke them. 

Trembling, a tattooed man fell from the tree. “Damn it, just because you have a dog doesn’t mean you’re invincible. Someday I’ll kill it.” 

“They’ve already wiped out two of our groups. I advise you to drop that thought. Didn’t you see the boss welcoming them without any grudges? Just wait; they might soon be sitting in top positions. Then you’ll be the one suffering.” 

The tattooed man spat in anger and walked away. 

As the sun set, the three of them and the dog strolled leisurely, seemingly chatting. But they were actually secretly observing the layout and terrain of the base. 

The base had several watchtowers that could spot any commotion inside or outside immediately. 

They arrived at the villa, passed through the security gate, and felt the cool breeze of the central air conditioning. 

The banquet was impressive, with a whole roasted lamb filling the air with the scent of cumin. 

No one else had arrived; it was still Feng Kunpeng and Qiao Laosan. Feng even changed into a casual Tang suit. 

“Being young is great. Brother Huo, you look splendid, and your wife too, so valiant and impressive.” 

Jiang Ning forced a smile. “Brother Feng, you’re joking.” 

Feng Kunpeng still liked the fierce dog, but it remained aloof and ignored him. 

He turned his gaze to Doudou and praised, “What a lovely little girl.” 

Despite her young age, Doudou could sense who was good and who was evil. Frightened, she hid behind her brother, making Feng Kunpeng feel awkward. 

Huo Yishen explained, “The child is shy around strangers.” 

“No problem, kids are always like that. Come, come, please have a seat.” 

Feng Kunpeng sat at the head of the table, apologizing, “I’m really sorry. Brother Huo, you’re new here, and we should have given you a grand welcome. But we happened to have trouble with the Leilong base, which disrupted our plans. 

“Even though it’s the apocalypse, we still need to follow rules and respect seniority. However, the Leilong base, backed by their supporters, brazenly broke the rules and didn’t consider us at all. They even deployed armored vehicles and wiped out our men…” 

He spoke with deep emotion, his expression intense and sorrowful. 

Huo Yishen listened quietly without commenting. 

This made things awkward, so Qiao Laosan stepped in and said, “Who wouldn’t agree? Some of our brothers have gathered their men to settle the score with Leilong base. They’ll be back later, so please forgive us for their absence.” 

Jiang Ning spoke up: “I believe that under Brother Feng’s wise leadership, the Qinggang base will surely achieve a great victory.” 

“Sister-in-law is right,” Qiao Laosan agreed. “The roast lamb is ready. Brother, shall we start?” 

Feng Kunpeng enthusiastically invited them, “Come, come, tonight we have plenty of meat and wine.” 

Huo Yishen reminded, “Sorry, I can’t handle my liquor well. I’m still not sober from the drink at noon, so I really can’t drink.” 

Qiao Laosan opened a bottle of red wine, “How can you not drink? Tonight’s banquet is especially for you, Brother Huo.” 

“Old professional habits, I really can’t drink much.” 

Jiang Ning cut through the tension, “It’s been two years since the apocalypse. What old profession? Brother Feng invited us, so let’s drink a little.” 

Huo Yishen stayed silent but did not refuse further. 

Feng Kunpeng seized the moment, “From what my sister-in-law said, Brother Huo’s profession must have been quite special. What field were you in that allowed you to maintain such good habits for over two years?” 

Jiang Ning didn’t hold back, “He was a special police officer. He retired due to an injury and had a disciplinary record. Habits from that kind of job are hard to break. Even after two years of the apocalypse, he hasn’t fully adjusted.” 

Feng Kunpeng looked impressed. “So Brother Huo is quite a special talent, no wonder you’re so skilled, defeating anyone who stands in your way. Remarkable.” 

“Brother Feng overpraises me.” Perhaps touched by unpleasant memories, Huo Yishen seemed a bit downcast and drank his glass of wine in one gulp. 

Qiao Laosan quickly refilled his glass. 

Freshly roasted lamb was brought to the table, its aroma making everyone’s mouth water. 

Feng Kunpeng continued the conversation, but Huo Yishen didn’t respond, drinking another glass instead. 

Jiang Ning stepped in and said, “Brother Feng, he was wronged when he left the team. Please don’t rub salt on his wounds.” 

“My fault, my fault.” Feng Kunpeng drank a glass in apology. “It’s all in the drink.” 

Thanks to Feng’s favoritism, the dog was not only allowed at the table but also got an entire lamb leg. 

Feng Kunpeng smiled at the dog, “Eat up, this is a premium leg.” 

The dog was tempted but looked at Jiang Ning first. 

“Go ahead and eat,” Jiang Ning instructed. “This is a gift from Brother Feng. Remember to thank him.” 

The dog barked at Feng, “Woof.” (I’ll eat your whole family next time!) 

“Hahaha.” 

Feng Kunpeng fancied this dog. He was certain that it would be his eventually and planned to train its loyalty well. 

As for these three people, he find them quite interesting. 

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