Saving System: Calm Down, My Fleeing Host!

Chapter 288 - 280: Changes Brought by Power

This time when returning to the camp, they are planning to move everyone back to the mountains.

As for Yang Fan’s worry that the two major forces will wipe them out, Cheng Xiaoxiao said she will handle this problem.

Actually, Yang Fan guessed correctly. According to the system’s information, they’ve already figured out the whole situation.

After all, once they investigated back, they’d know about their trip to the city. Although unbelievable, since all areas in the city confirmed there’s no food, naturally they suspected them.

The major forces have already gathered their troops, preparing to massacre them all.

Previously, they held back as they didn’t want to cause too much killing, keeping these people could serve as slaves, or nurturing talent for their reserve army.

But Cheng Xiaoxiao’s arrival dealt them a harsh blow, spinning them around, this anger can’t be suppressed, how can the bosses keep their face?

So, it’s all the mess caused by Cheng Xiaoxiao, she has to clean it up.

Of course, she isn’t without a plan, she’s already sent the patrol team members to infiltrate and spread rumors.

Believe that they won’t attack so quickly, as long as given enough time to retreat, everything is under control.

Looking at the newly renovated house, no wind leaks, no snow drifts, now dismantling it is something everyone is unwilling to do.

No matter how reluctant, the captain has already ordered that within three days, everyone must retreat to Taoyuan Village.

After a week of rest, most people’s injuries have improved significantly, and they can now help transport furniture and living supplies.

For those who injured their legs or have severe injuries, who cannot walk, everyone has made stretchers for them. They won’t abandon any companion.

Ming Shan sat on the bedside looking at the flying snow outside, with countless thoughts in his mind, who could have thought he could still live?

Having suffered such heavy injuries, he had lost hope for survival, ready to wait for death, who would have thought they could encounter a god-like figure, rescuing the entire team from danger.

Since he wasn’t meant to die, he will definitely repay his benefactors.

Just then Yang Ying entered the room, holding a bowl of rice porridge and a plate with two cornbreads.

"Ming Shan is awake, just in time for dinner," Yang Ying said, feeling very relieved seeing her husband looking much better today.

"I heard my brother plans to join the 132th Regiment?" Ming Shan spoke in a hoarse voice.

Upon hearing her husband, Yang Ying paused as she set down the dishes, her expression not very good, "Ah, I’ve also tried to persuade my brother, but he wouldn’t listen."

She doesn’t want to join any 132th Regiment. Previously, the team was led by her brother, and her husband was the deputy leader. Her position within the team was obvious, everyone flattered her and tried to please her. Now joining someone else’s team, what would become of her status and perks?

She had quarreled with her brother before but didn’t change his mind. She was really annoyed; her brother was simply infatuated by that girl, insisting on joining them.

Ming Shan’s pale face froze for a moment, and he frowned slightly, "You persuaded my brother, what did you persuade him about?"

"Of course not to join the 132th Regiment. We have so many people in our team, so many hands, why join a group of over a hundred people? Isn’t this working free for them? It’s so much better to be self-sufficient. I don’t know what my brother is thinking, it’s like he’s possessed."

Yang Ying kept on speaking, not noticing her husband’s increasingly dark expression.

Ming Shan squeezed out a few words through clenched teeth, "Do you still know they are my saviors?"

Yang Ying noticed her husband’s unfriendly tone, slightly restrained her discontented expression but still said unwillingly, "I know the people of the 132th Regiment saved you and brought many benefits to the team. But we can fully have them join us!"

Yang Ying did not realize how absurd her words were, only thinking that they are numerous and have been operating here for so long, why should they give outsiders an advantage?

Ming Shan steadily watched his wife, taking in her expression full of jealousy and unwillingness. He couldn’t believe this was his wife, where was the gentle and demure Yang Ying he used to know?

To describe the person in front of him as loathsome would not be too much.

Lin Shan struggled to recall when did the change start?

Two months ago...

Yes, at that time, his wife was very considerate, managing the household, honoring the in-laws, taking care of the children and him very diligently.

It was after the incident, when his parents died accidentally in the chaos, but was she completely without responsibility for the parents’ matter?

If at that time she wasn’t so scared, clinging to him without letting go. He wouldn’t have sent her to Yang Fan before going back to save his parents, but when he returned, it was too late.

From then, he already saw she was a selfish person, but he ignored it, or perhaps deep down he didn’t want to think that way, not wanting to maliciously speculate about his wife.

In the days that followed, they hid and evaded, organized manpower to counterattack, with Yang Fan and himself emerging as leaders amongst the populace.

The rescued civilians increased, until they led all the civilians out of North Gate, forming a new team.

Everyone was escaping for their lives, he didn’t pay much attention to details. But now, looking back, since they saved the civilians’ lives and became their leaders, people in the team began to please Yang Ying, given her husband was one leader and her brother was the other.

His wife, initially still somewhat reserved, later gradually adapted to such flattery and compliments, as her vanity began to emerge.

Was it from that time on that she changed? Ming Shan was extremely sensitive and meticulous, analyzing the origins of his wife’s change from little details.

Yang Ying finally noticed her husband’s displeased expression, and her voice softened.

Thinking that the other party was still her husband’s savior, she cautiously spoke, "I’m just frustrated for my brother and you. These two months you have tirelessly led everyone to resist enemies, constantly sustaining injuries large and small, searching for food, settling the old, weak, and women, I am heartbroken for you both, seeing you with that look in your eyes, am I someone who is ungrateful?" Saying this, she even started to cry softly, aggrieved.

Suppressing the various emotions in his heart, Ming Shan thought about how his wife gave birth to a pair of children for him, if not merit then at least toil. Considering she’s still Yang Fan’s sister, he decided to offset her faults with this, as long as she doesn’t become so narrow-minded, doesn’t commit any fundamental mistakes, he isn’t incapable of tolerating. However, what should be warned must be warned.

"You must understand, without the involvement of the 132th Regiment, not only would my life be lost, everyone’s life here would be lost. Such great favor, not to mention joining them, but even giving all our lives in return wouldn’t be too much. If you have any selfish motives, it’s best to hide them."

Her husband’s stern tone sent shivers down her spine.