Apocalypse: Ultimate System
Chapter 20

Beauty Falling From a Building

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Hearing the words of her female assistant, Sister Hua, Shen Xinyu said without hesitation, "Huh? Sister Hua, although you are my assistant, I have always treated you as my good older sister. Without you, I, Shen Xinyu, would not have achieved anything. Just tell me anything you need to tell me."

"Xinyu, I don't know why this is happening, but it has happened now. As you know, in peaceful times, you were a flower cherished by everyone. But now, the world has fallen into an apocalypse, and you, the flower that was held in everyone's hands, will no longer be protected. In fact, it's highly possible that you will be trampled upon by others. So, Sister Hua advises you that before that moment arrives, you must find a haven for yourself. To be precise, you need to find a man to rely on."

As she spoke, Sister Hua showed a hint of pity towards Shen Xinyu, which didn't seem fake at all; it was completely from the heart.

How could Shen Xinyu not understand Sister Hua's reminder? "Sister Hua, I know what you're saying, but before this happened, I never thought about finding a man to rely on so quickly. I could have achieved it with my own hands. Now that the apocalypse has occurred, I have even less reason to look for someone to rely on. I know my face attracts the attention of many men. If I were to find someone to rely on, I would probably have to use my body to exchange for that so-called sense of security."

"Such security would be an insult to me, Shen Xinyu. I absolutely cannot and will not do that. Besides, in my opinion, those men who like me only do so because of my looks; none of them like me wholeheartedly. Who would truly like me from the bottom of their heart?"

After finishing, Shen Xinyu lowered her head again. To Sister Hua's surprise, this young woman, who was once at the peak of her popularity and desired by countless men, had now become the most vulnerable.

"Xinyu, do you know? In Sister Hua's opinion, the boy who brought us food just now is very trustworthy and reliable."

"..."

"Tianlei, thank you. Sister Hua and I are very full."

Facing Shen Xinyu's gratitude, Zhao Tianlei blushed slightly and said, "Well, as long as you're full, that's good. You two should go back first. We have already displeased those guys, and if they see you with us, they will definitely implicate you. Tonight, you might have to go hungry for a bit. When it's dark and most people have gone to rest, I'll signal you to come over. Be careful not to attract anyone's attention."

Shen Xinyu was touched by Zhao Tianlei's thoughtfulness. She nodded slightly at him and left with her assistant. As they walked out of the corridor and passed by Wu Bin and the class monitor, Ye Sitong, Shen Xinyu also nodded slightly at both of them to show her goodwill. Looking at Shen Xinyu, Ye Sitong's jealousy intensified. However, after all, they were classmates, and she had been the class monitor before. She would not stand against her classmates at this time.

"Be careful, take care of yourself. If you have any difficulties, come to us. We are classmates."

Just as Shen Xinyu was about to leave, Ye Sitong suddenly said something. Shen Xinyu was taken aback and replied faintly, "Thank you."

After Zhao Tianlei followed them out, Wu Bin quickly stepped forward and whispered in Zhao Tianlei's ear, "Hey, Tianlei, when Shen Xinyu and Ye Sitong said goodbye just now, I felt a spark between them because of you."

Hearing this, Zhao Tianlei immediately retorted anxiously, "What nonsense are you talking about? How could they possibly have sparks because of me?"

Looking at Zhao Tianlei's reaction, Wu Bin shook his head. "Tsk, tsk, tsk, Tianlei, Tianlei. Brother Bin here has had experience with junior schoolmates, so I understand a thing or two about romance. You're stuck in unrequited love every day and haven't experienced real romance, so you wouldn't understand. I can tell you clearly, the beautiful Shen Xinyu might not have much for you yet, but our beautiful class monitor was clearly jealous and sulking just now. It's obvious she has feelings for you."

"You..." Zhao Tianlei clearly didn't believe Wu Bin's words, but he couldn't help but feel a little pleased upon hearing them.

"Ah, thud."

As the two were bickering, a scream was suddenly heard, followed by a heavy sound. The scream then disappeared. Immediately, the students on the first floor erupted in chaos, with countless people screaming, both girls and boys.

"Hmph, you stinky bitch, This Young Master gave you good food and drink, just for you to play with me, and you're unwilling. Serves you right for falling to your death."

Lin Mu's devilish voice, along with others, rang out. Needless to say, everyone knew what had happened. It was clearly the two girls that Qian Hao had brought up earlier. One of them, unable to bear the humiliation from everyone, jumped from the building. She landed headfirst and died from severe bleeding. Even so, Lin Mu stood on the second floor, looking at the girl's body, which he had driven to her death, without any emotion. Instead, he showed a hint of mockery.

"These scoundrels, I really want to kill them. How dare they trample on their classmates' lives like this."

Seeing Lin Mu, Qian Hao, and the others on the second floor looking disdainful, even amused, Zhao Tianlei clenched the fire axe in his hand, trembling with anger.

"Tianlei, don't be impulsive. They have the numbers. If there's a conflict, you'll be at a disadvantage. Since an apocalypse is possible, these guys will surely face retribution for their evil deeds." Just as Zhao Tianlei was about to lose control, a gentle voice sounded in his ear. Before Zhao Tianlei could respond, he felt a pair of soft, smooth hands tightly gripping the hand holding the fire axe, causing his murderous intent to dissipate.

Seeing Ye Sitong worried about him, Zhao Tianlei comforted her in return, "Sitong... Don't worry, I won't do anything foolish. You're right, they will definitely face retribution."

"Wu Bin, hold my axe for me, I'm going over there." Saying this, Zhao Tianlei handed the axe to Wu Bin, took off his jacket, and walked towards the body of the girl who had died tragically among the crowd.

Upon approaching, Zhao Tianlei realized that the poor girl, in terms of both appearance and figure, could be considered a beauty. Zhao Tianlei believed that if not for the apocalypse, she would have been popular and pursued by many boys at school. However, in this apocalyptic era, her beauty brought her no luck.

In front of everyone, Zhao Tianlei quietly draped his clothes over the girl's naked body, giving the poor girl a layer of dignity in death. Then, Zhao Tianlei slowly reached out and closed the girl's unblinking eyes, saying, "Rest in peace, girl. Go on your way. Those who hurt you will surely not have a good end."

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