To some extent, Lin Qing was also curious about what the other party was really plotting.
Looks were the first possibility she could rule out, especially after seeing the female companion named Liu Li. Her face, figure, and clothing all seemed completely out of place in this ruined world. She would become the center of everyone's attention the moment she stood among a crowd. Though Lin Qing did not yet know their relationship, becoming teammates required mutual trust. It would certainly make more sense for him to set his sights on Liu Li than on her.
Could it be that he wanted an excuse to speak with her alone?
If that was really the case—he could have done so in the camp. Chen Xuan's proposed condition was simply far too conspicuous.
Besides, what could he possibly talk to her about?
He was clearly just a passerby who had arrived in Jiangcheng not long ago.
It could not possibly have anything to do with the answer she was seeking, could it?
The more she thought about it, the more unsettled Lin Qing became.
Yet after entering the metro station, Chen Xuan did nothing at all. He did not even seem inclined to speak with her privately! He merely had her sign an electronic sublease agreement, then rented her a high-end suite. The process could be completed through an identity card, and the transaction would be recognized and protected by every outpost. The sublease was for one day, with rent set at zero. She had no idea what the contract was meant to accomplish, but that seemed to be everything he wanted.
"Wait—this is it?" As Chen Xuan and the others turned to leave, she instinctively called out to stop them.
"That's right. Get some good rest." Chen Xuan nodded. "There will