He wanted to be with her, to be her teammate, her partner, someone she could rely on in the apocalypse.
Li Yunlong looked at Xu Lin. They were brothers who had faced death together.
Sometimes, you didn't need words to understand what good brothers were thinking.
"Alin, the four of us will return the way we came, back to our old spot. We'll be responsible for collecting supplies. You can go after Su Ling. Once you catch up with her, you can try again, see if she's willing to team up with us," Li Yunlong held Zhang Miaomiao's hand, smiling at Xu Lin, "If she agrees, then great. If not, you make your own decision. We'll wait for you. If you're not back by ten tonight, we'll leave."
"In our lives, it's rare to meet someone who makes your heart flutter. If you do, you have to fight for it."
Li Yunlong and Chen Jiakai understood Xu Lin. They were his comrades.
He was a man with strict standards and aversions when it came to relationships and women. Although he was twenty-six now, he was still single and had never even been in a relationship.
He had been the most proactive in following Su Ling.
The fact that he was so enthusiastic meant the girl had truly captured his heart, and he didn't want to miss the chance.
Chen Jiakai punched Xu Lin in the chest, smiling and showing his white teeth, "Don't hesitate, go!"
Jiang Zhimin, held in Chen Jiakai's arms, smiled like a flower, "Alin, good luck. We'll wait for your good news."
All three offered their blessings, and Zhang Miaomiao naturally had to express her support as well: "Go with peace of mind, we'll wait for you."
Finally, Li Yunlong and the other three (two couples) returned the way they came, while Xu Lin pressed on.
To pursue the footsteps of the girl who had stolen his heart at first sight!
When Su Ling reached the thirteenth floor, she used her flames to fight her way through the darkness.
She was both honing her skills and collecting crystal cores while killing zombies. Though tiring, it was worth it, and she could find joy in her hardship.
The thought of becoming stronger and being able to protect Sister Na and the others sooner fueled her determination and energy.
As dusk fell, the inside of the mall was plunged into darkness, hindering her movements. Fortunately, she had her flames for light.
While Xu Lin and the others discussed their plan downstairs, she was reveling in a bloodbath upstairs.
Despite being quite tired and her clothes completely soaked, she felt a surge of joy at the thought of collecting crystal cores.
When Xu Lin caught up, Su Ling was bent over, wielding a Tang dao to cleave open a zombie's head in search of a crystal core.
Hearing the commotion, Su Ling stopped her actions. She turned her head to look at the newcomer, her eyes bloodthirsty and cold.
Xu Lin had just climbed up from the escalator handrail, and the first thing he saw was Su Ling's gaze directed at him.
How to describe that gaze?
It was as if she had walked out of a killing field, a gaze steeped in countless bloody battles.
It was a look that would instill fear even in him.
Su Ling was strong, and her presence carried a heavy aura of past experiences.
Su Ling straightened up, leaning on her Tang dao, and glanced at Xu Lin, "What do you want?"
She had seen his secret. If he couldn't keep his mouth shut, she wouldn't mind spilling blood.
Su Ling didn't say it explicitly, but Xu Lin guessed her thoughts. He quickly raised his hands in a friendly gesture, "I don't think I have any hostile intentions. Tell me what you want, and I'll help you get it."
Su Ling was not swayed by Xu Lin's friendliness, "Where are your people?"
"They went back. I'm alone." After meekly answering Su Ling, Xu Lin looked at her with his delicate and well-defined features, "I'm laying my cards on the table. I want to be with you. Wherever you go, I'll go."