Apocalypse: Launching a Counterattack Against the Villainess

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"The attendance team for next week hasn't been decided yet. You probably don't want your names to appear on the list before the vote, do you?"

Upon hearing this, the expressions of everyone in the room changed simultaneously, clearly startled, and some immediately turned and walked out.

However, a few people who understood Cheng Yuqiu's personality still stayed.

They knew that no matter how fierce this young lady appeared on the surface, she was actually very kind inside and would never tattle on someone, so they decided to try again.

After all, as long as this health clinic puts up a sign that says it's open for business, the number of people queuing up will be outrageous.

Standing at the door, Nie Qingyun immediately noticed that the princess seemed to be in a bad mood, so he stepped forward to defuse the situation:

"You can go back now. The student council will notify you when we open for business again."

As he spoke, he sat down in the chair opposite Cheng Yuqiu.

Upon seeing this, someone immediately objected, frowning and saying:

"Hiss, what's wrong with you?"

"Don't you know the rules? Even acquaintances can't cut in line. Go to the back and wait in line!"

After saying that, he was about to reach out to pull Nie Qingyun, but before he could raise his hand, he was slapped hard on the back of the head.

The blow was quite forceful, and the boy winced in pain, turning around angrily as if to unleash a torrent of curses.

Upon seeing that the person standing behind him was Shi Chuanyu, who had a fierce and menacing look, his expression immediately turned timid and he chuckled awkwardly as he spoke:

"Brother Shichuan..."

"Why, why did you hit me..."

"Didn't you and Brother Han Zheng say that everyone has to wait in line for treatment here? This guy has no manners at all, I just..."

Before the boy could finish speaking, he was grabbed by the back of his neck and dragged away.

"Stop talking nonsense, just get out of here."

The others were also kicked out of the infirmary by Shikawa Yu.

Then the big guy looked at Nie Qingyun, smiled, and also left:

"Well, we won't bother you any longer."

With that, he closed the door to the infirmary.

Footsteps and hushed conversations could be faintly heard outside.

"Brother Shichuan, this..."

"Stop talking nonsense. That's Cheng Yuqiu's boyfriend. He's the one who defeated Liu Chengyuan and helped me rescue Ms. Fukada."

"Huh? He's the guy who defeated the one with the ability to see the future?"

"How come I've never heard that Jony-chan has a boyfriend..."

"Now there is."

As the footsteps faded into the distance, seeing Cheng Yuqiu still standing in the same spot, her face turned to the side, Nie Qingyun smiled, stood up, walked to the girl's side, and took her hand, saying:

"If you don't like it, you don't have to force yourself. As for the [Primordial Crystal], I'll figure something out."

Seeing that the other party still didn't speak, Nie Qingyun raised an eyebrow slightly:

"Did Qin Hehuan make you do this?"

"Then I'll go and negotiate with her."

Feeling the warmth from her palm, Cheng Yuqiu's body trembled involuntarily.

She missed Nie Qingyun; she thought about him almost constantly these days.

This was the first time in her life that she had cared about someone so much; it felt like her whole heart was tied to that person.

Even now, she still wants to throw herself into his arms and act coquettishly.

Then, while scolding the other person, he forbade them from touching him.

While enjoying tender, deliberate, and affected sweet words, she slowly closed her eyes during the caresses.

Just that would make her feel very happy.

From the moment Nie Qingyun rescued her from here, she gradually only had eyes for him.

They even forgot to imagine those wildly imaginative futures.

All Cheng Yuqiu wanted was to wake up every day to find Nie Qingyun and the sunshine there.

But now, for some reason, she feels her heart aching.

Whenever Cheng Yuqiu thought of the girl named Bai Ye Linyin, he felt it was difficult to even breathe.

The Nie Qingyun before me was still gentle and considerate, seemingly unchanged from before.

But Cheng Yuqiu was terrified. Having no dating experience whatsoever, she had no idea how to hold onto the other person.

In the past, no matter what they did, it was always just the two of them. Cheng Yuqiu thought she was unique and irreplaceable, and that they were each other's only support.

But at this moment, her belief began to waver.

Driven by this feeling, she was eager to question Nie Qingyun.

Force the other party to make a choice, and then give yourself a reassuring answer.

But Saotome's earlier words made her afraid to do so.

As the other person said, not every girl in the apocalypse is like her, spending each day surrounded by love.

In the face of immense hardship, they would seize any favor they received without hesitation and use any means necessary to get close to Nie Qingyun.

Therefore, Nie Qingyun had countless choices.

For him, Nie Qingyun was always the only option.

Once you lose the other person, you lose everything.

Including the courage to look forward to the future.

In an instant, Cheng Yuqiu pulled her hand back, her eyes red, and ran into the inner room, pulling the white curtain shut with a "whoosh".

Nie Qingyun stood there in astonishment.

He had been staying in Qin Hehuan's office the whole time and had no idea what was happening outside.

Seeing that the young lady was behaving strangely, they immediately followed her inside.

Behind the white curtain is a rest area.

Unlike the pristine white exterior, this place has clearly been carefully decorated.

The walls were covered with cute colored paper, and there were many adorable dolls piled up in the corners.

Against the wall was a double bed made up of pieces, covered with brand new sheets.

Lingyuan Ellie was dressed in a new little dress and was sleeping, with crumbs of snacks still stuck to her pink cheeks.

The floor was covered with a fluffy carpet, and in the middle of the carpet was a low coffee table with brewed black tea and snacks on it.

Cheng Yuqiu sat in front of the coffee table, burying her head in her arms and constantly shrugging her shoulders.

Poor thing, like a little animal abandoned by its owner, licking its wounds alone in a corner.

In an instant, Nie Qingyun felt his heart being clenched and twisted into a knot.

Chapter 198: Why is your name on her butt?!

For Nie Qingyun, Cheng Yuqiu was not just a beautiful woman or someone he admired.

Even though their bond has long since transcended ordinary social relationships, it cannot be simply summarized as "family."

To be precise, Cheng Yuqiu is a "mirage" in Nie Qingyun's heart, a dream he carefully protects.

This naive, kind, pretentious, and arrogant young lady embodies all his beautiful aspirations.

No matter how dark the road Nie Qingyun walks on, or what setbacks and difficulties he encounters.

As long as he looked up and met the girl's bright eyes, he could still believe that humanity was kind and had a bright future.

Nie Qingyun was never lacking in wisdom and courage, but he needed a spiritual anchor.

Without a doubt, this haven was Cheng Yuqiu.

So even in such a cruel apocalypse, Nie Qingyun still did not deliberately try to make her accept those dark things.

On the contrary, he was doing his best to protect the girl's innocence and kindness.

This is also the main reason why he cooperated with Qin Hehuan.

But now, Her Highness is clearly wronged, and even so heartbroken that she refuses to express her feelings through coquetry.

In an instant, the pang of heartache in Nie Qingyun's heart gradually turned into anger.

He took off his shoes and stepped onto the carpet, then sat down across the coffee table without saying a word.

Only after Cheng Yuqiu's sobs subsided considerably did Nie Qingyun try to control his tone and say:

"Pack your things, we're leaving here soon."

"By the way, tell me which bastard bullied you while I was away."

This debt must be settled.

If one must protect the young lady at all times to prevent her from being wronged, then there is no need to cooperate with Qin Hehuan.

Cheng Yuqiu, who had her head buried in her arms, paused upon hearing these words.

Which bastard bullied me?

Which bastard could it be?!

Who else could it be but you, you scoundrel!

Cheng Yuqiu subconsciously raised her head, wanting to give this scoundrel guard who only knew how to philander a good scolding.

However, Cheng Yuqiu noticed that Nie Qingyun's face was terribly cold. Although he could tell that the other party was trying his best to control himself, Cheng Yuqiu could still tell at a glance that Nie Qingyun was really angry.

She immediately realized that the other party had misunderstood.

In situations like this, a single sentence can suffice to explain everything.

But Cheng Yuqiu just pursed her lips, her eyes red, and remained silent.

For some reason, seeing how anxious the other person was, her heart involuntarily warmed a little.

Unable to resist wanting to see more of the other person's concern for them, they impulsively want to test the waters further to see just how much the other person cares about them.

Seeing that Cheng Yuqiu still had no intention of speaking, Nie Qingyun seemed to have confirmed his thoughts, so he stood up with a cold face and walked out.

"Stop! Where are you going?" Cheng Yuqiu quickly turned around and called out to the other person.

"I need to take care of something, I'll be right back," Nie Qingyun said in a low voice, head down, as he put on his shoes.

"Just bring the most basic supplies. If we lack anything, we can figure it out when we get to our new location."

"You're not allowed to go!" Cheng Yuqiu cried out in alarm, forgetting all about crying, and quickly stopped him.

"You come back and sit down!"

She knew Nie Qingyun's personality well; if she let him continue to misunderstand, the entire building would probably be turned upside down.

Seeing that the other party still showed no sign of stopping, Cheng Yuqiu immediately puffed up her cheeks in anger:

"They're supposed to be guards, but they never listen to orders!"

"You, you can stay with that girl named Shirayuki Rinne from now on!"

"I don't want you to tell me what to do!"

Nie Qingyun froze as he picked up his shoes. In an instant, the anger in his heart dissipated, replaced by an awkwardness that was hard to express, along with a touch of guilt.

The one who made the young lady so sad was none other than herself...

The matter between him and Shirayuki Rinne was discovered so quickly...

Nie Qingyun hadn't originally intended to hide this matter, but... he needed some buffer time.

But now, it's clear that the young lady already knows something.

Simply running away won't work, and besides, no matter what the reason, the fault lies entirely with oneself in the end.