Villain Boss Chapter 234
Translated by Digitalian (ko-fi)
Chapter 234 I Can Do It Alone
Everyone had their own thoughts, and for a moment no one spoke.
Huo Lingge couldn't see the expressions on everyone's faces. Having lived in seclusion in the compound for many years, she knew very little about Si Xu's character.
Not understanding why everyone had suddenly fallen silent, and believing Si Xu's suggestion to be feasible, she whispered, "I think Professor Si's suggestion is worth a try."
Worth a try? This girl knew nothing, yet she dared to say that.
Huo Lingyin gave her a warning look, but then realized she couldn't see it at all.
She could only reply, "Let's give it a try. Anyway, we won't lose out."
Si Xu looked at her. "You're the only one here who doesn't have the right to refuse—you've already lost the first team to us, have you forgotten?"
Huo Lingyin's eyelids twitched, and without hesitation, she threw the teacup beside her at Si Xu.
Go to hell, you bastard!
Si Xu dodged to the side, not wanting to argue with her. "It's okay if you don't want to. Actually, I can do this kind of thing by myself, it just takes longer. I don't want to waste time, that's why I came to ask you."
"This kind of thing?" Because of Si Xu's sensitive identity, Pei Xiao paid close attention to every word he said. "What kind of thing?"
“Turn this world back to how it was before,” Si Xu replied casually. “I have the information about the virus left by Jiang Yize, but unfortunately, Xiling laboratory was destroyed. If you don’t want to cooperate, that’s fine too, just provide me with a lab.”
He muttered a whole bunch of things, which surprised Pei Xiao. "Turn this world back to how it was before?"
He said with a hint of sarcasm, "Do you know what the world used to be like?"
Before the disaster, this person was confined to a laboratory and had no freedom. How much did he know about the world before the disaster?
He wanted to turn the world back to what it was before. Did he even know what the world was like before?
Coming from Professor Si of Xiling laboratory, these words sounded incredibly ironic.
Losing patience with Pei Xiao, Si Xu sneered, "I don't know, but do you all not know either?"
Pei Xiao was taken aback, unsure how to respond.
Of course they knew, but wasn't it him who proposed the cooperation? And he was the only one who explained the purpose of the cooperation...
They... none of them really had such an idea—it was unrealistic, sounded like a joke, and people would only comment that it was wishful thinking.
Seeing Si Xu's hostility towards Pei Xiao, Luo Yuting said, "Cooperation is fine, but I have a small question."
Si Xu leaned back on the sofa, lazily lowering his eyes, and replied, "Go ahead."
“We’ve heard more or less about your character. We want to get rid of the zombies, develop an antidote, and restore this land to normal... Professor Si, why do you have such thoughts?” Luo Yuting didn’t beat around the bush. His question was to the point. “Si Xu, I don’t think you’re the kind of person who has such a broad vision for the world.”
"Oh." Si Xu ran his fingers along the inside of the celadon cup and answered without hesitation, "It’s because Jiang Ran likes it."
The answer that came out of his mouth seemed to have been brewing in his heart for a long time, or rather, this was the sole purpose of his words and actions.
It was because Jiang Ran liked it.
Jiang Ran liked cities with a lively atmosphere. Jiang Ran disliked zombies and mutant beasts. Jiang Ran...
It was simply because Jiang Ran liked it.
"I promised Jiang Ran that I would restore this land to the way she likes it."
He spoke casually, but the others were stunned.
Did they hear that right? This guy suddenly proposed an alliance, suddenly became interested in all the bases, all because of Jiang Ran, because of a woman?!
Silence fell over the room once again.
Si Xu wasn't in a hurry. He slowly sipped his tea and waited for their answer.
……
Huo Lingyin was the first to respond this time.
She slammed her hand on the table, startling everyone around her. "Si Xu, based on your last sentence, I agree!"
"Oh?" The last sentence? It wasn't a promise of benefits. This woman was definitely not thinking straight.
"Let’s form an alliance. You still have some humanity. If you dare to do anything to betray the human base, Jiang Ran will definitely not forgive you."
"Yes, she will." Si Xu was confident in his answer, and even a little proud. "She listens to me the most."
Jiang Ran loved him the most and spoiled him the most. She would never get angry with him for the sake of anyone else, humph.
Huo Lingyin, who had been moved to the point of euphoria by Si Xu’s words, instantly sobered up. "You..." You were really not likable.
Si Xu smiled smugly. At the thought of his girl who had run away from him, Luo Yuting felt pitiful for himself.
"Let's cooperate." His reply was rather absent-minded. "The world is in this state now. It's always good to try if there's even a glimmer of hope."
Pei Xiao was indifferent. "I don't care—anyway, I'm not the one in charge of the Dongchao base."
He glanced at Huo Lingyin and asked, "Are you sure we don't need to consult Sichan about this collaboration?"
Ultimately, Huo Sichan was the one in charge of the Beichen base. If Huo Sichan disagreed, her promises were useless.
Huo Lingge whispered, "I think Eldest Brother will definitely agree—he wants to end this kind of life more than anyone else."
Those who had struggled on the edge of life and death often understood the meaning of life better and knew how to respect its significance.
……
Tu Su returned to his apartment. The superhuman who had brought him back stood guard downstairs, reminding him before parting, "Mr. Tu Su, please call us immediately if you have any problems."
Huo Xuan hadn’t been captured and was likely hiding somewhere in the base. His target was the research laboratory and him.
He opened the apartment door.
Without turning on the lights, after his eyes adjusted to the darkness, he saw a figure sitting on the living room sofa.
The man seemed to have been waiting for a long time. Upon hearing the voice, he stood up and smiled amiably. "Mr. Tu Su, the security measures in this apartment that Huo Sichan arranged for you are excellent. It took me a while to get in."
Tu Su remained indifferent and stated the matter objectively, "The fact that you were able to get in means he hasn't done a good enough job."
Huo Xuan's smile didn't reach his eyes. "Mr. Tu Su, you must be joking."
"What brings you here? Are you here for the research materials?"
"If I wanted them, would you just hand them over?"
He had nowhere to retreat. If he could take those materials with him, he might be able to find a way to survive in another base. A true man knew when to yield and when to stand firm. When he made a comeback, he’d definitely return all the humiliation he suffered today to the Huo siblings!
Having made up his mind, Huo Xuan said, "I know that you won't carry those materials with you. Sir, you only have one choice now. Find an excuse to send those superhumans downstairs away and take me to the research lab to retrieve the materials. Once I have the materials, I can spare your life."
Tu Su stood tall and straight, dressed in a simple blue robe. Hearing this, he simply smiled faintly. "I've already died once. Do you think I care about your so-called condition of sparing my life?"
Huo Xuan shook his head and sighed. "I know you won't be threatened by me, so..."
He sneered, "I’m a psychic superhuman. If you’re unwilling, then I’ll have to resort to some forceful methods."
As soon as he finished speaking, the bedroom door opened, and a girl came out of the room looking disheveled.
She kept brushing the dust off herself, muttering to herself, "My goodness, is this Tu Su some kind of national treasure? Why are there so many superhumans guarding him down there? If Si Xu finds out I climbed onto another man's balcony, he'll definitely kill me!"
