"Xu Qian, what are you trying to do?"
Xu Qian frowned slightly and said, "The entire G Province is experiencing acid rain and tornadoes. Last time, during the extreme heat, I delivered ice to various bases. Some bases had decent defenses, while others had thatched huts, iron sheds, or even dilapidated buildings."
Guan Weiyun narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "So, you plan to rescue them?"
"Yes." The system's compulsion.
"No need to save them."
Xu Qian was taken aback. She truly hadn't expected Guan Weiyun to say that. The base leaders all spoke highly of him. He should care about their lives.
"As long as they suffer enough, they will accept the merger of bases."
Xu Qian's expression turned slightly cold. So, that was it. She had wondered why Guan Weiyun was so kind to supply electricity to every base; it was just a different method. More ruthless, driving them to a dead end.
With a "snap," the lights came on.
The man, his expression unchanged, walked to the coffee table, poured a glass of water, and handed it to her.
"Surprised?"
No, not surprised. She had always known he was this kind of person, a politician to the core. Merging bases, unifying G Province, and then unifying the entire Z Nation were his ultimate goals. He possessed immense ambition, embodying both the dark and light aspects of a top leader. He could endure hardship and enjoy pleasure. He would pay any price for everything he desired.
At this moment, Xu Qian understood why his favorability had risen so slowly. Ambition occupied most of his heart, leaving only small fragments for others. To make him like her more, she had to... cooperate with his ambition, forming a powerful duo.
The young woman's eyes softened, and she smiled, "Why be surprised? Whatever you want to do, I can help you."
Guan Weiyun's dark eyes flickered slightly. "How will you help me?"
Xu Qian stepped forward and hugged his waist, resting her chin on his chest. The girl's beautiful dark eyes looked directly at him, filled with sincerity. "I'll go save them and bring them all back. Will your goal advance further?"
Guan Weiyun narrowed his eyes slightly and held her close. "Be careful. I'll be waiting for your return."
Xu Qian closed her eyes, feeling the rhythm of his heartbeat. Slow and steady. He didn't seem worried about her safety at all.
"I'm leaving."
The young woman turned and opened the door. A gust of wind rushed in, yet she remained standing motionless at the threshold. With a thought, a large black SUV appeared before her. The girl quickly got into the car, the door closing with a "snap," without a hint of hesitation.
Guan Weiyun stood still for a moment. Soon, he moved and returned to his computer to continue arranging affairs.
Xu Qian opened the live map to check. As far as she knew, twenty bases were mostly quite sturdy. Of course, Da Ying Base was made of straw, and Yang Lian Base was an iron shed. The two bases next to Da Ying Base were likely also straw houses...
Xu Qian pondered for a moment, then decided to go to the nearest Yang Lian Base first. Da Ying Base was in a corner of G Province, and it would take too long to get there.
The journey was like hell on earth, with pouring rain and the wind howling loudly. The cement ground was corroded into potholes. Xu Qian was stable in the car. The system-provided car was exceptional, especially after modifications. It had climate control, was collision-resistant, and had a stable chassis. Even on these bad roads, there was no discomfort.
Soon, Xu Qian arrived in front of Yang Lian Base. Large sections of the iron sheds had corroded and collapsed, revealing blurred furniture and household items inside. Xu Qian frowned, already guessing where the people were. She turned the car and drove towards the row of catering shops opposite. Most of the shop windows were shattered, but a larger restaurant remained relatively intact. Densely packed people were squatting inside.
As soon as they saw the familiar car, everyone stood up. Wasn't that Xu Qian's car? Was she here to save them again?