Abnormal Doomsday Records

Chapter 147 80. Damn you! Go to hell, you pretentious Abin

D-4 packed quite a lot of stuff from the "Presidential Suite" in Little Acholi.

Anyway, there were so many rare seasonal vegetables and fruits that A Miao, a native of the Badlands, was dazzled. She had no idea how to cook these "high-end ingredients" that a Badlands person would most likely never see in her lifetime.

There is a cooking manual in D-4's database, but cooking is not something that can be done by following a cooking guide rigidly, so everyone was at a loss in the end and had no choice but to change lunch to a versatile hot pot stew.

But eating hotpot is more lively when there are more people.

Therefore, at noon, several cars arrived at the Slag Bar one after another, and a large round table was set up in the barely cleaned-up lobby. Zhou Ke brought vegetables and meat, and Moni brought some dipping sauces and snacks when he came over. In addition, Mulan and Mufang, father and daughter, got some hot hot pot base from somewhere when they stopped by.

In short, when almost everyone is here, the meal can begin.

Moni still had his arm in a sling and could only pick up food with one hand.

But he wasn't the worst person at the table.

Amanda next to him was sitting in a wheelchair, her hands, feet and even neck were all wrapped in bandages. She looked like a poor high-level paraplegic, and only Moni and Qiao Ya could pick up food for her from both sides.

Mulan, who had changed out of his sexy leather pants and fashionable outfit and put on his military uniform again after 38 years, was very craving for this. He picked up the boiled fresh-cut beef with chopsticks and put it on his daughter's plate, telling her to eat it quickly.

This beef is not the kind that has been processed with advanced technology to fool people. It is real cows slaughtered in the farm of Panis Ecological Park. It is the best ingredient in the Badlands!
The most eye-catching thing on the table is the plate of mantis shrimps. The concept of "ocean" has long disappeared in the Badlands. Although there is still sea in the occupied area, if you dare to fisher there, be careful that the "big guys" under the water may pull you down and make a nest.

Amei, who had just been discharged from the hospital a few days ago and had her entire spine replaced, had no appetite today. She still had a white cloth on her arm and was dressed the same as Moni and the younger brothers who had set up another group of people drinking outside.

A few days ago, it was here that Ahong and many of his brothers lost their lives in order to protect them. The sight of the things reminded her of them and her eyes turned red for a moment.

"If you dare to cry today, I will punish you and send you back to the evil land."

Moni threatened in a low voice:

"If Ahong saw you like this, would he be able to leave with peace of mind? After dinner, take your brothers and sisters to the central building to register. If you are willing to sit in the office, go to report to Weng Meiyu. If you don't want to sit in the office, follow me to get the medical point in the city first.

Eat it.

Eat a little bit.

The current state of martial law in the city is expected to last for at least two weeks. During this time, you won’t be able to buy anything good even if you have money.”

"I want to go back to the Bad Land."

Amei poked the shrimp that Moni had given her in the bowl with her chopsticks and whispered:

"Didn't they say that the medical resources in the City-State area were going to be transferred to the Badlands? I'll take charge of this matter. You know, Boss, I'm not being pretentious, but I never liked this place from the beginning."

"I think you, a money-loser, are destined to have no good life! You won't be satisfied until you've tortured your entire body into the abyss!"

Moni was so angry at Amei's words that she slapped her on the back of the head, but after a few sighs, she let her be.

Ah Hong is gone, and now Ah Mei is gone, plus several of his most loyal brothers died to cover him in the gunfight that night, so the brothers and sisters who had agreed to share wealth and glory together when they escaped from the Castle of the End were also separated.

At this moment, Moni could only sigh that life is unpredictable.

"I think you're the brainless one."

Zhou Ke gnawed on the steaming hot beef bones and said without raising his head:
"You and Weng Meiyu want to promote the transfer of medical resources. Don't you want to leave an office in the Badlands? This is the first step for the Acholi Consortium, which has been hiding in the city-state area, to officially reach out to the Badlands. Little Acholi should take it seriously.

If Amei wants to go back to the evil land, let her go back, but she cannot let her brothers and sisters go back to eat sand.

Pick a place and build a city!

If we improve the environment and set up a medical training academy or something, wouldn't that solve the dilemma?"

"You say that easily."

Moni said angrily:
"You destroyed the city-state's network with a single gunshot, sending everyone back to the 'Dark Ages.' Little Acholi's preoccupied with lawsuits right now, so how could he care about something like this?"

"So you're clueless! You have official authorization, and the boss is busy with other things and has no time to be distracted. Isn't this the perfect time?"

Zhou Ke sneered, pointed at Moni with his chopsticks, and said:

"The homeless people in the Badlands don't want to enter the City-State District, is it because they don't want to? You can gather people in the Badlands in the name of the City-State District and announce that you will build a new city directly under the Acholi Consortium. Anyone who participates in the construction can obtain the official resident status of the City-State District and enjoy the resident benefits that they have never heard of and naturally don't know whether they are true or not. Just see if anyone is willing to come.

The consortium doesn't even need to pay for this.

You can discuss it with Weng Meiyu and handle this matter yourselves.

The City State District has maintained its current size for thirty-eight years, and it is time to move."

"I don't think Hu Bang would agree to this, would he?"

As Old Taff served the food to everyone, he whispered:

"If we want to build a city near the border of the city-state area, we will inevitably have to deal with the Tiger State. The surrounding area is all their territory."

"Heh, just because little Acholi couldn't kill Roger because of his father's face doesn't mean he has the same concerns about Wu Qinhu."

Zhou Ke didn't need to explain this time. Qiao Ya put down her chopsticks and said coldly:
“With the kind of orbital weapons that my aunt and I encountered that day, even Wu Qinhu couldn’t withstand it a few times, and his Fort End can’t fly. If little Acholi is really angered at this critical juncture, the surface and the sky will communicate, and wiping out the city of Tiger State will only take a command.

After all, he's just a dog of the consortium, why should we be afraid of him? "

"Cough cough."

Amanda, sitting in a wheelchair, chewed the delicious beef with difficulty. She coughed a few times and said:

"Wu Qinhu is about to 'break through'. If that guy really becomes the legendary 'demigod', his personal force will break through the strategic deterrence of the consortium. But before that, I don't think Wu Qinhu will turn against little Acholi just for a city.

There is even less need to worry about Snake State.

The old man in my family has lost his spirit a long time ago.

As long as you don't take the initiative to provoke Snake State, Sasha and Levi will even be willing to help you with logistics issues.

The Snake State makes a living from this. The more prosperous the Badlands is, the more benefits they can get. Moreover, every settlement in the Badlands lacks medical care and medicine. If that city can really be built, it will be a good thing for all forces in the Badlands.

Even the Tiger Nation will take the initiative to protect your interests. Biochemical warriors are not immune to all diseases. They can't really rely on faith to cure diseases.

Moni can try to contact Snake Nation."

"No rules!"

Moni slapped Amanda on the butt and said with a straight face:

"Didn't we agree during our second 'communication' last night that you should call me 'Master' from now on?"

"I think you really want to die."

Amanda was obviously unwilling to talk about what happened last night. The veins on her forehead bulged as she angrily shouted:
"You can be so arrogant these few days, you'll be done for when I recover! Damn that stupid dress you put on me last night, I'll put that thing in your eyes when I recover! Just wait for me!

damn thing! "

"Hey, what are you talking about? You look so happy? You started eating without waiting for me to come over. Isn't that a bit too much?"

Just as Moni and Amanda were "flirting", another voice sounded outside the door.

Everyone at the table turned around in surprise and saw the cheerful Weng Meiyu walking into the lobby carrying a bag of cakes.

Her outfit today was quite simple, just like an urban girl who had just got off work. Although she didn't wear exaggerated makeup, the joy between her brows showed that Her Excellency, "Chairman of the Post-Disaster Restart Committee," was in a very good mood on her first day of duty.

This was her first time at the Slag Bar.

In the past, she always felt that the style of this place did not suit her, but this woman really knew how to act, and her enthusiasm made her act as if she were a regular here.

He handed the pastry to A Miao as a snack after the meal, then pulled a chair over and sat next to Zhou Ke in a familiar manner.

This small action made D-4 on the other side raise an eyebrow.

"Alas."

Moni and Amanda, who were arguing about "family status", looked at each other at this moment, and both of them fixed their eyes on Weng Meiyu who was eating tofu with chopsticks.

She had been busy with mental work all morning and would be really hungry.

After gulping down several pieces of food, she looked up at the others and said in surprise:
"Why did you all stop? Why aren't you touching these delicious ingredients?"

"You really have no self-awareness, cousin."

Qiao Ya said helplessly:

"Today's dinner is considered a 'family dinner'. Although you are our partner, you are not invited after all."

"It doesn't matter, I feel like we are already a family."

Weng Meiyu laughed and said:
"After going through so much, apart from Mingyue, you have become the closest people in my life. Do you want to deny this? Moni? Xiaoya? Or anyone else?"

"But you got a shockingly low score in Zhou Ke's collaborator assessment."

Moni snorted, picked up the wine glass and took a sip, then said in a long voice:
"Our boss Zhou Ke hasn't admitted that you passed the retest. Although I think you and Xiaoya did a great job in the Weng family incident, you were kidnapped afterwards, which caused a lot of trouble for everyone." "You talk as if you weren't kidnapped!"

Weng Meiyu said bluntly:

"I admit that I used to be a bit stupid, self-righteous, like to play smart, have no vision and like to look down on others. I am a complete city-state idiot, but everyone grows up, and I know how to show you that I am not the same person I was yesterday.

For example, I didn’t come here alone.
Bert!

How long do you plan to stay out there and prepare yourself mentally?
We are all family here!
Don't be shy, come in."

"Oh?"

Now everyone at the table looked outside the door in surprise.

When Bert walked in reluctantly with an embarrassed look on his face, the expressions of Moni and Zhou Ke changed subtly.

In their original plan, Burt was supposed to be a replacement for their partner, May Yung. May Yung was very dissatisfied with this, but now she took the initiative to resolve the "old grudge" between her and Burt in her own way.

Given Bert's introverted personality, if Weng Meiyu had not sincerely repented for the bullying she had done during her school days and obtained the other party's forgiveness, he would never have been here.

"Well, I didn't want to come, but Weng Meiyu threatened me that if I didn't come, she would instigate my mother to find me a girlfriend to continue the family bloodline. You know I'm most afraid of this, so."

Bert rubbed his eyes, sighed and sat down at the table.

The head maid Noka who came with him brought some souvenirs, a few bottles of good wine from the old times that went perfectly with the food.

Noka is a very professional intelligent maid with great cooking skills. She accepted A Miao's job very smoothly and dealt with the most troublesome lobsters and several fish in the kitchen, preparing to make some delicious dishes for everyone.

"I know that Bert and I could only choose one, but I think the more partners the better, especially in this moment of crisis but also opportunity."

Weng Meiyu stood up, picked up her wine glass and said to everyone at the table:
"I sincerely apologize for my past immaturity and sincerely ask that you accept me into this big family. I will face my responsibilities and fulfill my obligations."

"Zhou Ke, don't just focus on eating."

Mulan, wearing a beret, knocked on the table in dissatisfaction and said:

"Everyone is looking at you, you better make up your mind."

"Shut up, 'Marginal Collaborator'! Don't forget, you haven't passed your 'Collaborator Assessment' yet."

Zhou Ke spat out a piece of bone, glanced at Mulan, and then looked at Weng Meiyu. He looked at this "collaborator" who came to him and Moni when they needed help the most. After a moment of thought, he said:
"I rarely give people who have made mistakes a second chance. I know Moni and Xiaoya both hope I'll show some leniency, so I'm asking you, Meiyu, do you really know what we're all trying to do by getting together?"

“Disruption, change, and anticipation for the future.”

Weng Meiyu shrugged, brushed her hair, and said:
"I once laughed at your naivety, especially when you first told me about the plan to transfer medical resources, but I gradually realized that you were not joking. You never liked this bad land where we live, so you destroyed the disguise of the city-state without hesitation when you had the opportunity.

I can't say that I have completely guessed what you are thinking, but I at least know what you want to see.

You want to make humans in the bad land move
Let’s try again one last time!
Even if we end up being torn to pieces, you still don't want to see us lying there with our eyes closed waiting to die. Even if we die, we want to die with dignity.

I think what you are doing in the city-state area is not the end, it is just the beginning.

One day, you will go."

She pointed to the sky and said:

"I don't have the guts to let the burning heaven fall to the earth of doom, but in the shadow of your advance, perhaps I can do something exciting. Hmm, I find that I am getting braver and braver. Maybe I have come to like this feeling of danger?"

“Excellent speech!”

Moni complimented him, but Zhou Ke then asked:
"What about you? Meiyu, what do you want to do after joining us? Everyone has to have a goal, right?"

"I'm afraid you'll laugh at me if I tell you this."

Weng Meiyu drank the glass of wine in one gulp, and after exhaling in relief, she whispered:
"Little Acholi will not stay on the surface forever. Whether he inherits his father's heavenly empire or pursues his unknown goals, one day he will abandon the throne of the Archon. I am thinking
Why can't I sit on it?
Even if it means sharing that throne with you or Moni, where I have served little Acholi many times, I would like to try sitting on it.

But not as a little pet that makes hypocritical moans!"

"boom"

Old Taft was popping the cork of a champagne bottle nearby, and the crisp sound it made was like applause.

But everyone else at the table remained silent. Even Zhou Ke looked at Weng Meiyu in surprise, until Qiao Ya stood up and gave her cousin a thumbs up. She said:

"I admire you! This is the first time since I met you that I am truly shocked by your ambition. What made you go from being a caged bird to what you are now?"

"hehe"

Weng Meiyu glanced at Zhou Ke calmly and said with a smile:
"It's a secret."

"So, toast, everyone."

Zhou Ke picked up his glass and said to everyone:
"Cheers to our new partners! Cheers to this supreme ambition! Cheers to the future that must change! Cheers to those of us who are heading to the evil land in order to die with dignity!"

Those cups filled with fine wines from the old times were held high, and against the backdrop of the aroma of the steaming hot pot, the wine in them reflected a different kind of arc of light.

Everyone knew that drinking this glass of wine meant that they were all on the same boat, heading towards a turbulent undercurrent that no one knew where it would lead to.

But no one refused the call.

In a rotten world, risking one's life is part of everyday life. So why not live it a little more recklessly?

Just like what a certain "sage" liked to say.
Why are you so serious?

Just smile.

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The host and guests enjoyed the meal very much, but little Acholi would not allow his "generals" to leave their posts for no reason, so in the afternoon, Moni, Weng Meiyu, Bert and Mulan had to return to work.

After they left, the pub became quiet again.

While old Taf was drunkenly humming a song and cleaning up the mess, on the balcony of the tavern, Qiao Ya, with a rosy face, was talking to Zhou Ke. The two of them were sitting on the sun loungers for a while, and in front of them were the three volumes of research resources that Qiao Ya had taken out from the consortium's bank vault.

Zhou Ke was smoking and Qiao Ya was rubbing her face.

Four eyes stared at the documents tied up with cable ties. After a few minutes of silence, Qiao Ya said:

"Then I opened it?"

"Well, it is possible that the next second after you open it, an orbital weapon will come down again and burn us to dust."

Zhou Ke blew out a smoke ring and said:
"But this thing is right here. If you don't open it, your adventure will be in vain. So, are you really ready to face the biggest mystery and truth of the Badlands era?"

"I'm not afraid!"

Qiao Ya stiffened her neck and said:
"I dare to drive a heavy motorcycle on a battlefield where I could die if I hesitated for a second. I think I should know what my mother is researching, and I can't embarrass my two fathers!"

"Well, now I don't even want to pretend anymore."

Zhou Ke complained and waved his hand:
"Open it, open it, and see what's inside."

"Ow."

Qiao Ya picked up a folding knife and cut the cable tie.

He picked up the first volume of research materials, took a look at it, shook his head and said:
"This is too profound, filled with various formulas. I can't understand it yet. It should be samples collected from various regions in the Bad Land by Mother. It is related to psychic penetration and time distortion."

"I don't understand either. I'm drunk and have a headache. Let's just turn to the page with the answer."

Zhou Ke rubbed his brows and sighed. Qiao Ya picked up the second volume and flipped through it. She said disappointedly:

"This one is even harder to understand. It's encrypted in some way. It seems to be something my mother copied from the Flame Library in Rust Castle. I have to study it. So, the answer must be in the third volume."

As she spoke, she opened the third volume and stood up in amazement. Zhou Ke also stood up suddenly.

In the booklet that Qiao Ya opened, there were no words and no answers!
The most important pages of the book were torn out, and replaced by an envelope stuck in it like a bookmark.

Zhou Ke and Qiao Ya looked at each other.

The two opened the envelope and found two things inside.

A short letter.

And a boat ticket to the Garden of Eden!

Zhou Ke picked up the ticket and took a look. On the place where the signature was stamped was a signature that was very familiar to him but also a little strange.
Archon of the Garden of Eden, Han Bin!
"I knew it!"

He sat back in his chair, with two different yet similar smiles on his face: "As expected" and "It really is you, kid."

He flicked the permanent ticket in front of him and whispered in the rising smoke:
"Ah Bin, when I first saw you, I knew you were definitely someone special. So, you are the 'noble man' behind Weng Yafen and the Weng family? As the leader of the Three Heroes of Flash, you actually secretly guide others to explore the dangerous 'truth'.

Wow, that’s a wonderful answer.”

(End of this chapter)