Chapter 209: Borrowing a Piece of Land from Boss Su
Gu Mingchi saw him remain silent, not uttering a single word, and his patience finally ran out:
“Just say whether you’re coming back or not.”
Zhong Gaoyi glanced at Cheng Yang, who was playing with other children, and Chen Xi, who was sitting in the shade reading a book. He then looked at the office building in the distance where Zhuang Wan was.
He closed his eyes briefly and said, “Boss Gu, I’m getting married. On the 9th of next month.”
September 9th—long-lasting happiness…
He hoped he could stay with Zhuang Wan and the two children for a long time, living a peaceful and stable life.
If he returned to the Eastern District now, the hard-earned stability he had found would be shattered. He would once again be caught up in war and danger.
Gu Mingchi felt like he had something stuck in his throat. “You’re really greedy.”
“Seeking stability is considered greed?”
Gu Mingchi sneered coldly:
“In the apocalypse, seeking stability, a happy family, and a good marriage is the greatest greed of all! Meanwhile, all I want is for my brothers to survive! That’s it!”
Zhong Gaoyi, who had been tense, suddenly relaxed upon hearing this.
After a moment of contemplation, he said, “Boss Gu, you really only care about your brothers staying alive and nothing else?”
Without hesitation, Gu Mingchi responded, “Of course.”
Zhong Gaoyi no longer held back:
“Then it’s simple. Why don’t you come to Taoyang and have a proper talk with Boss Su? Rent a piece of land from her. With that protective shield in place, nothing can get in.”
Gu Mingchi was stunned on the spot.
“…What protective shield?”
“You must be too busy to keep up with the news. Everyone in Dongyang is talking about it. A transparent protective shield has appeared over Taoyang. Not only does it regulate temperature effectively, but it’s also incredibly strong. Someone even tried shooting at it, and the bullet shattered the moment it touched the shield—without leaving a single mark.”
“Boss Su also mentioned that it prevents anything from tunneling underground. Basically, it provides 360-degree protection with no weak spots.”
Gu Mingchi was at a loss.
He hadn’t paid attention to Taoyang for a while, and suddenly it had advanced this far?
Housing was one thing—after all, even the best accommodations were useless if one couldn’t stay alive.
But if there truly was such a powerful defensive tool keeping all dangers outside, then Taoyang could genuinely be considered a paradise amidst the apocalypse.
No matter how many threats existed, as long as they stayed inside, they wouldn’t be affected.
Zhong Gaoyi sighed:
“Boss Gu, I’m not trying to be Boss Su’s spokesman, but I really think you should bring your brothers over and rent a large piece of land from her. Bring the boys from the old station as well. This way, they won’t have to suffer through constant displacement, and everyone can be together without worrying about their safety.”
“You said it yourself—you only care about whether your brothers can stay alive. So talk to Boss Su properly. Don’t let pride get in the way. I’ll even help put in a good word for you. This can definitely work out.”
Gu Mingchi trembled, unable to say a word. He wanted to curse at Zhong Gaoyi but couldn’t bring himself to.
How could he bring his people to live under Su Tao’s territory?!
And as tenants, no less!
Su Tao already loved to provoke him. If he actually moved onto her land, who knew how many dirty looks she’d throw at him and how much grief she’d make him suffer?
Wouldn’t moving there basically be admitting that he was out of options and had no choice but to rely on her?
Just the thought of it made Gu Mingchi want to kill Zhong Gaoyi for even suggesting it.
Sending him to Taoyang as a doctor in the first place had been a terrible mistake!
Zhong Gaoyi said earnestly, “Boss Gu, you don’t actually think moving there is embarrassing, do you? Didn’t you say all that matters is keeping your brothers alive? That you don’t care about anything else?”
