Su Chen stood nearby, watching her closely, neither daring to rush nor to move impulsively.
Xu Qian wasn't in a hurry. The X Group's attack on the base had happened in her previous life, but it had occurred earlier this time.
This earlier occurrence suited Guan Weiyun's wishes perfectly. He had always been contemplating a method for consolidation that wasn't forced.
What she couldn't comprehend was that she had already cleared out all the visible nearby mutated humans.
The system's mission notification had also indicated completion.
How could the X Group still have spare personnel to attack the base?
"Which base was attacked?"
Su Chen recalled and replied, "The leader didn't specify, just said most bases."
"Let's go. We'll go."
The conference room on the first floor of the library was already packed. The room was circular, with the person in the center speaking.
No one had sat down yet; they were all excitedly discussing how to handle the situation.
Xu Qian scanned the room. Guan Weiyun hadn't arrived yet.
The young woman entered slowly, her arms crossed.
All eyes followed her movements, and the sound of conversation gradually diminished.
In the past half month, Qian had directly surpassed the person ranked first in the Hope Base's point standings, becoming the individual with the highest capability in Hope Base.
The name "Qian" brought to mind the Xu Qian from two years ago. Those who understood, understood…
It just hadn't spread widely.
Besides, Qian's relationship with the leader was not ordinary.
Although the leader hadn't made it public, everyone had their suspicions and could likely guess the implications.
The high-ranking personnel not only didn't object but were even happier.
With Xu Qian's excellent abilities and appearance, her being with the leader would make Hope Base even stronger.
Just as Xu Qian was considering which seat to take, her waist was suddenly grasped, and she was pulled forward with large strides.
Recognizing the familiar sweet scent, Xu Qian relaxed her body and leaned into him.
"Leader, can you not be so startling?"
The hand around her waist tightened.
The man's deep voice came from beside her ear, "Who told you to stand at the entrance blocking my way."
Xu Qian's eyebrows subtly rose, and she didn't want to embarrass him in front of everyone.
Guan Weiyun led her to the center seat, and she sat beside him.
Xu Qian gently pinched his waist in a show of displeasure.
What was this position to sit in?
Guan Weiyun patted her hand reassuringly.
After the two sat down, the entire room gradually quieted, and everyone took their seats.
Guan Weiyun surveyed the room and said coldly, "You all know the purpose of my summoning this meeting."
"Besides the bases that relocated to Hope Base, there are still 15 bases in G Province. Ten of these bases have been attacked."
"The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the solution for this situation."
"I propose that Mo Tianran and Qian lead separate teams to each base for rescue."
"Mo Tianran will lead the Hope Base army. I will post a five-star mission in the mission hall. Those willing to go will be led by Qian."
"Of course, our objective this time is to merge the bases and bring them back. Killing zombies is a secondary mission."
"Does anyone have any objections?"
Xu Qian raised an eyebrow, saying nothing. He was the leader; his word was final.
The crowd lowered their heads and whispered amongst themselves. They didn't doubt the capabilities of these two; they just wondered what would happen to Hope Base if all these powerhouses left.
Soon, someone voiced their concern.
"I will personally guard Hope Base, so everyone need not worry."
The crowd secretly breathed a sigh of relief, having thought the leader would be going with Xu Qian.