Apocalypse: I Have A Multiplier System - Chapter 146

Chapter 146: Chapter 146: Grudge Against Doctors

“Huo Ning’s power isn’t one that will respond to stress or force. The more at ease she feels, the more likely her powers will manifest naturally.”

[You are correct, host. For some, emotional turmoil is the trigger, but for others, it’s calm and tranquility that allows their latent abilities to emerge.]

Su Jiyai nodded.

“She needs time to let go of the fear and tension that’s been bottled up inside her for years.

The institute conditioned her to associate strength with suffering. But true strength doesn’t always come from hardship; it can also come from balance.”

She felt confident in her decision to send Huo Ning away, at least for the time being.

[Host, Yuan Xin is requesting a meeting.]

“Is it about Huo Ning?”

[No, host.]

“Call them in the conference room.” Su Jiyai ordered as she walked up to the monitor.

The system turned on the monitor for Su Jiyai and transmitted the message to Yuan Xin.

Yuan Xin calmly walked inside the conference room and waited for Su Jiyai.

Soon a robotic voice came from the speaker at the conference room.

“Did you settle Huo Ning?”

Yuan Xin perked up and nodded,

“Yes. She is currently resting in her apartment.”

“Good.” Su Jiyai praised him. “Is there something you wanted to talk about?”

“Boss Su, many of the tenants are requesting to know when more apartments will be built. Many ”

Su Jiyai massaged her temple with her index and thumb fingers as she asked,

“Did the army reply?”

“No.” Yuan Xin shook his head.

“Alright, call Captain Liu and ask what decision the military has made. If he can’t reach any decision by tomorrow evening the negotiation will need to be reconsidered.

As for when other apartments will be available, it will require 5 more days.”

Yuan Xin nodded,

“Okay. Also, some of the tenants are asking whether Boss Su can start a trade channel with other bases.”

Su Jiyai raised an eyebrow,

“I will consider it. Is there anything else?”

Yuan Xin lowered his head, and a hint of hesitation appeared on his face.

“If you are debating whether you should tell me whatever you have in your little brain or not, then I will make it easier for you.

You are my first subordinate and one of my people. I will never judge you. If you are encountering any difficulties, you can tell me and I will try my best to help you.”

Yuan Xin’s eyes moistened and he suddenly knelt on the floor.

“Boss Su, I-”

Su Jiyai’s eyes narrowed as she stared at Yuan Xin, who knelt before her in submission.

The sight of it unsettled her, and without hesitation, she spoke coldly, “You are fired.”

Yuan Xin blinked, completely caught off guard. “Huh?”

“I said you’re fired,” she repeated, her voice sharper this time.

Yuan Xin’s heart sank, confusion written all over his face.

“But… why?”

Su Jiyai let out a sigh, massaging her temple as she tried to calm herself.

“Yuan Xin, I hate it when you kneel in front of me. You’re my subordinate, my trusted confidant.

You don’t need to kneel in front of me—or anyone else, for that matter—just to make a request.”

Her voice softened slightly as she continued,

“Unless and until you’re wrong, you never have to kneel. Do you understand? You’re one of my people.

And I don’t want my people to think they have to grovel for my help. If you ever do this again, I’ll fire you for real.”

Yuan Xin looked up, his eyes brimming with emotion. He quickly wiped away the moisture that had gathered in his eyes and stood up, his heart warmed by her words.

“Thank you, Boss Su. I won’t kneel again, I promise.”

Su Jiyai gave a firm nod, satisfied.

“Good. Now, what is it you wanted to say?”

Yuan Xin, now standing upright, hesitated for a moment but then took a deep breath.

“I wanted to request something… I believe it would benefit everyone in the base.”

“Go on,” Su Jiyai said, her tone encouraging.

“I think it would be a good idea to open a hospital or, at the very least, hire some high-rank healers or professional doctors.

A lot of the people in the base are suffering from injuries, illnesses, or conditions that could be better managed if we had more medical resources.”

Yuan Xin was lying when he said he had no ulterior motive.

His father’s condition improved a lot, but it wasn’t to the point, it could be called a complete recovery.

His father couldn’t move and kept on insisting that Yuan Xin kill him. This was mainly due to his father’s nature. His father never wanted to become a burden on anyone and now…

Su Jiyai’s expression became thoughtful as Yuan Xin’s request triggered a memory—a distant fragment from her childhood that she hadn’t considered in a long time.

“When the apocalypse first began,” she murmured, half to herself, “compared to the average citizens, it was the doctors who were killed the most.”

Yuan Xin looked at her, confused.

“The doctors?”

Su Jiyai nodded, her voice taking on a grim note as she recalled the stories she had heard long ago.

“Yes, it was almost as if the zombies had some grudge against them. In the early stages of the apocalypse, hospitals were among the first places to be overrun.

The medical staff fought bravely, but they were quickly overwhelmed.”

She paused, eyes distant, lost in the memories of the tales she’d been told.

“The strange thing was that it wasn’t just the usual chaos of the apocalypse. It was something more targeted.

Some believed that the zombies were drawn to the doctors, almost as if they knew who had the skills to keep people alive.”

“But why? Why would zombies care about doctors?”

“No one knows for sure,” Su Jiyai admitted.

“But it was the same across the world. Medical professionals—doctors, nurses, even pharmacists—were among the first to die.

And because of that, a lot of advanced medical knowledge was lost. The next generation struggled to retain even the basics.”