Care Guide to Raising a Max Level Leaf in Apocalypse - 72
Its snowing
This is the most serious meeting that Ji Jiu has ever attended among so many.
He glanced at the solemn face of the owner, obediently took out a piece of mutated dried fruit from his bag and ate it, not disturbing their meeting.
The leader of the non-ability special department took a sip of hot tea from his thermos cup. “I never thought that in less than two months, the leaders of the seven major forces would be reduced to just five of us.”
The chief justice remained silent, rushing in so hastily that he didn’t even have time to put on his wig. No one expected that the Church, which was very prominent just a short while ago, would be exposed to such a major scandal. Even now, the base is still dealing with the aftermath caused by the Church.
As an ally of the Church before, he spent the night without sleep yesterday just to clear his name.
He couldn’t believe that the person would have the audacity to collude with the Blood Sect.
They are a group of maniacs specialized in killing humans!
Even if he had a hundred times the courage, he wouldn’t dare to do something that would lead to the destruction of the base.
Chen Yanli’s face showed rare fatigue. “I think everyone should know that we are facing a problem now. This matter has been delayed for too long. From the establishment of the base to the present, we have always lacked a true leader.”
This matter is too complicated. Even if most of the issues are put aside, just considering the candidate for that position is already a tricky matter.
Hu Yan stretched his long legs, revealing a somewhat refined and eccentric temperament. However, his words were very out of tune. “I abstain, let’s make it clear. Our research institute only needs a good research environment for our studies. So, no matter what changes the forces of the base go through, as long as that person can ensure our supply of samples, I will nominate him.”
The chief justice became anxious. “Hasn’t your research institute’s resources always been provided by the Hunter’s Guild?”
Hu Yan glanced over. “So, is there a problem with my nomination of Chief Si?”
The chief justice was choked and had nothing to say. He couldn’t argue with smart people, so he shifted his gaze to Chen Yanli. He smiled like a dried chrysanthemum. “Miss Chen, what do you think?”
Chen Yanli lowered her eyes. “Our long-standing dilemma is that it’s difficult to convince people if an ordinary person is elected in a world where strength is paramount. However, if an awakened person becomes the leader of the base, we are afraid it will break the current equal status between awakened and ordinary people.”
In the face of a great catastrophe, humans are born unequal.
However, they are people who have been nurtured by social civilization. How could they willingly abandon the lofty belief of equality in human character?
Out of the initial fifty-three medium to large-scale bases across the country, there are likely fewer than five still surviving. Survivors from other annihilated bases often come to join them, but the base has never turned away any survivor, whether they are ordinary people or awakened individuals. This is something that other bases cannot achieve.
The chief justice interrupted Chen Yanli and wiped his sweat vigorously. “In that case, I’ll be straightforward. I choose to nominate the head of the Non-ability Special Department as the leader of our base.”
Although the chief justice is also one of the ruling forces in the base, he knows that the matter of allying with the Church is not completely over. Currently, he has no hope of becoming the leader with his prestige, so he might as well take advantage of the situation to sell favors to his opponents.
The head of the Non-ability Special Department works tirelessly every day for ordinary people. How could he watch an awakened individual become the leader?
The head took another sip from his thermos cup and remained silent.
Hu Yan pointed at Si Yin Yuan. “If someone can provide more samples than him, I will change my vote.”
This attitude is unwavering because, apart from the Hunter’s Guild, no one is willing to step out of the base’s comfort zone.
Ji Jiu yawned and boredly lay on the table watching them talk.
Humans are truly complex.
Sensing his lover getting drowsy beside him, Si Yin Yuan lowered his head and gently rubbed Ji Jiu’s head for comfort.
The chief justice looked at Chen Yanli and coughed softly. “It’s just Chief Chen’s vote that is missing.”
He gave Chen Yanli two meaningful glances, and his eyes were almost twitching.
Hu Yan sat up a bit, and his expression became serious.
Ji Jiu yawned again out of boredom.
Chen Yanli’s gaze fell on the head of the Non-ability Special Department, who was drinking hot water. “I really appreciate the management style of the head. Your contributions to the many survivors in the base are undoubtedly significant.”
The chief justice immediately showed a triumphant expression.
The next moment, her tone changed to a faint apology. “Unfortunately, I have had a more suitable candidate in mind for a long time. This is an agreement between Chief Si and me.”
The chief justice’s expression was as if struck by lightning. He never expected this outcome.
After all, Chen Yanli’s stance has always been absolutely neutral from the beginning. Moreover, she and most of her subordinates are ordinary people.
As a result, she had long set her sights on making Si Yin Yuan the leader.
Even Hu Yan didn’t expect the situation to develop this way and threw an admiring look at Si Yin Yuan.
It turns out that he had already won her over. No wonder he sat so steadily from beginning to end.
The chief justice wanted to fight for more, but the head of the Non-ability Special Department put down his thermos cup, and the bottom of the cup collided with the tabletop, making a crisp sound.
He spoke slowly, “Why hasn’t anyone asked for my opinion?”
As soon as this statement came out, the atmosphere on the scene suddenly fell silent.
Unbelievable speculations surfaced in everyone’s minds.
The next sentence from the head immediately confirmed everyone’s thoughts, “I also agree to let Chief Si take on the role of the first leader of the base.”
The chief justice’s vision darkened. He was done, completely finished.
Chen Yanli hesitated, “You…”
The head of the Non-ability Special Department smiled ambiguously, “Surprised? Chief Si is undoubtedly the best candidate now. The Church has just fallen, and we need to establish a new faith for the people. What faith is more uplifting than the strongest human?”
“Don’t worry; I’ve lived for over fifty years; I’m not someone who can’t see through things. Regardless of awakened individuals or ordinary people, they are all human. And I believe Chief Si won’t let anything frightening happen to everyone.” The head raised his thermos cup again, smiled in Ji Jiu’s direction, and said, “Let’s wrap up the meeting; it’s time for the little ones to go to bed.”
Every time he sees Ji Jiu, he thinks of the child he couldn’t survive the apocalypse with. Ji Jiu showed him the gentleness beneath Si Yin Yuan’s usually cold demeanor. Even the fiercest people have something they want to protect. That’s why he’s willing to believe that such a person can manage the base well.
Ji Jiu, feeling comforted by his owner’s gentle stroking, was on the verge of falling asleep. He nodded drowsily in agreement at the mention of ending the meeting.
After all, it was a meeting to decide the leadership of the base’s management. There were many documents to confirm before the conclusion was finalized, and by the time it was completely over, it was already late at night.
Hu Yan looked slightly dazed. “Tsk, the day passed faster than I imagined.”
Chen Yanli casually brushed back her neat short hair, stood up, and extended her right hand. “Congratulations, Chief Si.”
Si Yin Yuan shook her hand. “Hmm.”
He made no promises, yet he exuded a charm that reassured everyone.
In his drowsy state, Ji Jiu was lifted by Si Yin Yuan. As they stepped out of the meeting hall, a snowflake gently fell on Ji Jiu’s forehead.
It was snowing.
…
The weather suddenly cooled rapidly, achieving a transition from summer to winter within an hour.
Ji Jiu, bound like a baby by his owner, found it difficult to walk.
Lying on the warm big bed at home, he asked, “But my hands and feet are still cold.”
Si Yin Yuan touched them and indeed, they were icy.
He peeled off Ji Jiu’s coat like unwrapping a sweet candy, stuffed him into the thick quilt, and then got into it, hugging him.
Ji Jiu used his fluffy little head to nuzzle against Si Yin Yuan, very happy to warm his cold hands and feet against his owner’s warm body.
Si Yin Yuan raised an eyebrow. “Spoiled.”
Despite saying so, his movements were extremely gentle as he hugged Ji Jiu tightly, driving away the cold from his body.
Bad owner, always saying he’s spoiled.
Clearly, he’s a powerful, invincible, and fierce little grass.
Unhappy, Ji Jiu took a bite on his owner’s throat, but he couldn’t bear to really bite. Instead, he lightly grazed his teeth.
Si Yin Yuan’s breathing intensified. As a punishment, he patted Ji Jiu’s little buttocks as a warning. “No biting allowed.”
Wearing thick pajamas, it didn’t hurt at all.
Ji Jiu became smug and turned to bite his ear. “Not fair!”
Then he was caught by the man, and his face was held as he leaned down to kiss him.
This was the most effective way to deal with him. Si Yin Yuan’s kissing technique soared like an elevator after just a few attempts.
It was probably the predatory instinct of males in the world.
Poor Ji Jiu was clearly a little grass but had to be treated as a tasty treat to be constantly savored.
And as soon as he was kissed, he would be frightened, not daring to move. In this pitiful state, he would make whining sounds, grabbing onto the predator’s clothes, miserably huddling close.
Unfortunately, all of this was not enough to make the bad owner stop; the man would only become more unrestrained.
Si Yin Yuan, with remarkable self-control, almost lost control.
Both stopped, feeling a bit absent-minded. One hadn’t recovered, the other wasn’t satisfied.
Just a kiss made the little guy so frightened; if they were to do something more, he’d probably look like a startled hamster with round eyes. It had to be taken slowly, progressing gradually.
Si Yin Yuan took a deep breath and forcefully activated the golden flames within him, suppressing the restlessness below.
Ji Jiu, unaware that he had escaped a danger, covered his mouth and hid in the depths of the quilt, unwilling to play with the bad owner again.
However, in less than five minutes, he, like a cat that loved to snuggle on people during winter, stealthily approached again, pressing his hands and feet against the owner.
Si Yin Yuan chuckled lowly, willingly becoming a human-shaped heater.
Only then was Ji Jiu satisfied, deciding to forgive the owner’s previous rudeness.
Comfortable, he closed his eyes and began to sleep peacefully. In less than two minutes, his breathing became steady and long, sinking into a sweet dreamland.
Si Yin Yuan could only silently activate his abilities again and recite a calming spell in his heart.