Rotting Land: Survive

Chapter 935: Chapter 920: Surprise Attack Battle (6)

"Derrick! Oh, thank heavens, you’re finally back!" Demmi opened the door and wrapped her arms tightly around Derek as soon as he stepped inside.

Derek, equally surprised, quickly embraced Demmi back and soothed her, saying, "I’m back, I’m back. I’m so sorry I worried you."

"Ahem!" Old Xu cleared his throat with a wry smile as he looked at Derek blocking the doorway.

Realizing her impulsiveness, Demmi looked at Derek with slight embarrassment, then giggled softly as she left his embrace and stepped aside, saying, "Uh... well, you all come in quickly."

Once inside, Old Xu and Derek, along with everyone else, settled on their seats.

Lei Tong was the first to speak up, "Captain, how did the mission go today? Was it smooth?"

Old Xu, knowing full well what Lei Tong meant by the "mission", nodded affirmatively, "It went quite well. Oh, by the way, Demmi, here’s today’s supply, take it."

He handed the black plastic bag in his hand to Demmi. Seeing this, Demmi took it and opened it. As soon as she looked inside, her eyes lit up, and she exclaimed, "Wow, this... this amount has increased!"

Old Xu had anticipated Demmi’s reaction, though he didn’t expect it to be so intense. After all, the total increased supplies from Watanabe were still on the verge of subsistence. This only showed how harshly Demmi and the others had been living.

"Hehe," Old Xu chuckled lightly and patted Derek on the shoulder, "It was Little Der who fought for this. If it weren’t for his persistent efforts today, Watanabe would never have agreed to increase the supplies."

Old Xu knew how vital Derek was to Demmi, so he spoke these words to let her know that her man was a very responsible person.

Sure enough, upon hearing Old Xu’s praise, Demmi blushed deeply, then shyly nestled into Derek’s embrace, "Derrick, I’m so grateful for everything you’ve done for me. I know you did this because you don’t want me going hungry, but I hope you understand that what you do is very dangerous. If one day, while fighting for us, some... some creeps think you have ulterior motives and act against you or something else happens... Remember, no matter what, you’re the one I love most. All I want is you. To me, you’re my world, and I’d rather lose everything, rather stay hungry, than have anything happen to you because of me."

Demmi’s sincere emotions and affectionate gaze moved everyone, including Old Xu, deeply.

This is love, the most important instinct for survival that has driven humanity’s existence till now. Its very presence symbolizes strength; in particular moments, a pair of lovers can harness an unimaginable power.

Derek, deeply moved, gazed into Demmi’s eyes and gently caressed her back. For a man, finding a woman who sees him as her world and is willing to give up everything for him makes life fulfilling.

However, Demmi’s love also represented a responsibility; the more she cared for Derek, the more determined he became to protect her.

"Don’t worry! Demmi, soon we’ll escape from this suffering. Once we get out of here, we’ll restart our lives."

After speaking, Derek gently kissed Demmi’s forehead, and she closed her eyes blissfully.

But then she opened her eyes again, as if remembering something, and asked, "Wait, Derrick, what did you mean when you said ’escape from suffering’? You’re not planning to..."

Upon hearing this, Derek immediately covered Demmi’s mouth as if struck by a bolt, startling her.

"Shh!" Derek motioned for silence and went to the window, peering outside. Only after ensuring there were no "eyes and ears" did he exhale a relieved sigh.

He wasn’t joking. If Demmi’s words were overheard by those with intentions, both his and Old Xu’s plans, and even everyone’s safety, would be compromised.

What’s more, after returning today, Yamashita already suspected the motives behind their resource collection. Any slight carelessness now could expose their "disloyalty" and lead to catastrophe.

Derek’s unusual actions only fueled Demmi’s suspicions, and her anxiety was increasingly evident on her face.

Once Derek returned to his seat, Demmi lowered her voice, questioning earnestly, "Derrick, tell me the truth, what did you mean earlier?"

Faced with Demmi’s urgent questioning, Derek appeared somewhat at a loss.

He knew Demmi was concerned for his safety, but this was a matter of utmost importance. Helpless, Derek looked to Xu Renjie for assistance.

Seeing this, Old Xu naturally understood the young man’s apprehensions. After some thought, since the action was planned for tonight, instead of suddenly breaking the news to Demmi later and risking her being unable to cope, it was better to tell her now and give her time to process.

Ultimately, a night is neither too long nor too short, but for a surprise operation, it’s crucial to ensure everything runs smoothly. No one could afford to disrupt the sequence out of fear or anxiety.

Having made up his mind, Old Xu again patted Derek on the shoulder, "At this point, Little Der, you should tell Demmi the truth."

Hearing the phrase "tell the truth" from Old Xu, Demmi instantly felt a sense of foreboding.

How could one deny a woman’s intuition is incredibly sharp? Upon sensing something amiss, Demmi nervously asked, "D... Derrick, what does Old Xu mean, are you hiding something from me?"

"This... this," Derek was at a loss, never having intended to deceive Demmi, so her questioning flustered him into silence.

Seeing the young man hesitant and unable to articulate further, Old Xu nodded understandingly, then explained, "Demmi, don’t be nervous. Little Der isn’t intentionally hiding anything from you. He did it solely to protect you and, therefore, didn’t inform you immediately."

Well, Old Xu’s words only made Demmi more anxious.

If earlier she had doubts, she was now entirely certain that the three men in front of her were hiding something significant from her, something that affected all their futures.

"Tell me, what exactly are you all planning?"

By this stage, there was no point in hiding it any longer. Old Xu signaled Lei Tong, who immediately understood, got up, went to the window, and after confirming, gave Old Xu an "OK" sign.

With confirmation, Old Xu pulled his chair closer to Demmi, leaned in, and said in a hushed tone, "We’re planning to conduct a raid on the Japanese students tonight and reclaim control of the school!!" (To be continued. If you like this work, please go to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations, monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)

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