The wind atop the mountain still swept through the golden sea of flowers, while thousands upon thousands of Sunflower Bees provided an unchanging background hum.
On one side, Luo Fan and An Xiaoran stood guard beside the helicopter, seemingly calm but actually vigilant.
On the other, Lin Zhanyue's team gathered around the off-road vehicle, likewise making no further moves. A subtle stalemate hung in the air.
About an hour passed, yet neither side made a move, as though by mutual agreement.
Lin Zhanyue looked at the silent helicopter opposite her and the two figures, one tall and one small, who showed no intention of leaving. Her brows knitted again.
Waiting like this was no solution. Who knew what the other side was planning?
Rather than passively guessing, she might as well take the initiative to communicate.
She drew a deep breath and walked toward Luo Fan again with two teammates.
"Friend!"
Lin Zhanyue stopped a few steps away, looking straight at Luo Fan as she asked directly, "You've been waiting here without leaving or taking action. What are you waiting for? Or rather... what are you guarding against?"
Seeing that she had broached the subject herself, Luo Fan stopped beating around the bush.
His expression remained calm as he spoke bluntly. "It's simple. I don't trust you. My companion and I need to collect nectar, and there may be risks involved. I don't want anyone getting ideas about my vehicle or my pet while we're fully occupied dealing with those bees."
His words were blunt, even cutting enough to spare them no consideration.
But in the apocalypse, that bluntness seemed more genuine than false pleasantries.
Lin Zhanyue froze briefly at his words. Then a smile of understanding, and even some relief, appeared on her face.
"What a coincidence." She spread