"Uh... I'm sorry Miss Xu, I didn't mean it like that..."
Xu Qian glanced at him indifferently and said coldly, "It doesn't matter."
"Let's go."
As she walked, she opened her map. The next location was not far, about 15 minutes away.
"Wait, Miss Xu."
Wei Da Ying, leaning on his cane, hurried over. He was already old, and if he fell again, he might not live much longer.
Xu Qian stood still and turned back coldly.
Wei Da Ying, panting, caught up and grabbed her hand, saying:
"Child, we can't just take your things for nothing. We have a lot of sweet potatoes, tomatoes, and fresh vegetables. We'll give them to you to take back."
His wrinkled hand tightly gripped hers, and she felt a warm touch.
For some reason, Xu Qian's heart warmed. Perhaps it had been too long since anyone had cared for her with such tangible things.
Everyone thought she had everything and didn't need anything.
Yes, she didn't need it.
But not needing it and whether someone gives it to you are two different things.
"No need. I have plenty. You keep them to eat. I know my reputation isn't good, and it's true that I'm known for my ferocity. I've killed hundreds, if not thousands, of zombies and people."
"You should indeed be feared."
The old man was not afraid and insisted on pulling her into the base.
"You come in and see."
Xu Qian was genuinely pulled a few steps by him.
The young woman frowned and explained faintly, "Boss Wei, I really don't have time. If you know the specific locations of Laishan Base and Ningding Base, telling me would be the greatest help. We still need to deliver ice."
Upon hearing this, Wei Da Ying smiled and said, "We are familiar with both bases. They are in the next village. You don't need to deliver it. I'll call them to come and pick it up, so you don't have to run around."
Xu Qian was stunned. That was very convenient, but the weather was so hot, could people still go out? Even though the mountains were cool, it was still forty to fifty degrees Celsius.
Wei Da Ying waved his hand, "Don't worry. With ice to get, are they afraid of the heat? It will only take them about ten minutes to get here. Come in for some tea and wait patiently."
Xu Qian had no choice but to nod. That demonic vine had left her head still feeling dizzy. If there was another way, she would definitely want to rest.
Wei Da Ying led the two into a very primitive village. It was surrounded by wooden fences as tall as a person, and the gate was made of ordinary wood and dry grass. If a zombie horde came, it would surely collapse.
Inside, one-story thatched houses were neatly arranged. Wei Da Ying led them to the largest thatched house in the center, which was the largest one. Along the way, they encountered other people, but they didn't gossip about their boss's affairs.
The inside of the thatched house was even simpler: a homemade large table with dozens of bamboo chairs neatly arranged, likely for meetings. Next to it was a room that served as Wei Da Ying's bedroom.
The two felt no heat, while the old man was sweating profusely and panting.
"You two sit first. I'll pour you some tea."
Xu Qian naturally wouldn't let the elderly man busy himself and quickly stopped him:
"No need. The most important thing is to notify them to come and collect the ice. And the ice outside needs to be brought in. Go and give the orders. We'll wait here."
Wei Da Ying quickly agreed and rushed out to give instructions.
When the ice was brought over, there was a rare burst of cheers from outside.
"We're saved!"
"This is too good!"
"Boss, where did you get all this ice?"
"Yeah!"
Wei Da Ying's eyebrows twitched. He raised his voice and said, "Everyone, listen to me."
The fluctuating voices gradually subsided, and the base became as quiet as when they entered.
"This ice was sent by Xu Qian. Soon, people from Laishan Base and Ningding Base will come to pick it up."
The crowd was stunned for a moment, then began to murmur.
"Why would Xu Qian send us ice?"
"Yeah, how is that possible!"
"She's a ruthless killer!"