Apocalypse: I Have A Multiplier System - Chapter 243

Chapter 243: Chapter 243: Contract

“You’re lucky,” one of the migrants muttered, his tone bitter. “If Boss Su hadn’t stepped in, you wouldn’t have walked away from this.”

Xi Ping didn’t respond. She couldn’t muster the strength to say anything.

All she felt was overwhelming gratitude—to Boss Su for recognizing her, for saving her when she had been seconds away from disaster.

The gates opened slowly, and she stepped inside, her blistered feet dragging across the ground.

She glanced back once, her gaze lingering on the crowd still buzzing with whispers.

Su Yun’s screams faded as the gates shut behind her, sealing her inside the safety of Boss Su’s domain.

She exhaled deeply, her body sagging with exhaustion. Her ordeal wasn’t over, but for now, she was safe.

“Thank you,” she whispered under her breath, her gratitude to Boss Su burning brightly in her heart.

Su Jiyai hurriedly ordered Yuan Xin to pick up Xi Ping and bring her to the conference room.

Xi Ping was surprised to feel the cool breeze touching her skin. The temperature in Boss Su’s base was pleasantly lower than outside.

As soon as Xi Ping entered the base she was surprised to see an air conditioner.

During her time in Crystal Cove, Xi Ping once had the chance to see an air conditioner, it was in bad condition, yet it cooled down the room.

Now seeing a fully functional one, Xi Ping was filled with envy.

How great could it be if she lived in such a place?

Her soul was even more seduced when she saw the vending machine filled with various delicacies at a cheap cost.

Ah! How she wished to just grab something to eat. But the problem was, she hardly had any zombie crystals left.

Though she traveled a long distance and killed many zombies, she didn’t dare to take their crystal.

Reason? Well, she didn’t have space and couldn’t carry it in the long run, so she could only reluctantly bury them at some checkpoints and promise to retrieve them later.

Xi Ping followed Yuan Xin down the pristine corridor, her blistered feet dragging across the immaculate floor. Her dirty, sweat-streaked appearance felt like an intrusion in this polished space, and she couldn’t help but feel self-conscious. The contrast between her ragged state and the spotless surroundings gnawed at her, but she squared her shoulders and held her head high. She’d learned long ago that projecting confidence could be as effective as actual strength.

Yuan Xin stopped outside a wide door with a frosted glass panel.

He gestured for Xi Ping to enter.

“Boss Su will address you here,” he said curtly before turning and walking away without another word.

Xi Ping took a deep breath and pushed the door open, stepping into the conference room.

It was sparsely furnished but luxurious by any standard she’d known.

She glanced around but found no one present.

As she hesitated, a clear, commanding voice echoed from the speakers embedded in the walls.

“Xi Ping. Please, take a seat.”

Xi Ping was startled at the sound, however, she quickly composed herself. She pulled out a chair and sat down, her back straight and hands resting on her lap.

“Boss Su,” she began, her voice steady despite the knot in her stomach, “I came here because I need a place to live. I’m willing to work for you in exchange for safety. Just let me stay in your base.”

There was a moment of silence before the voice responded.

“Work for me?” A faint hint of amusement laced the tone.

“Do you realize what that entails, Xi Ping? You might already have an idea of the type of work I do.”

Xi Ping nodded, her hands tightening into fists. She remembered the strange incident when Boss Su’s assistant had contacted her months ago. The task had been dangerous—rescuing Boss Su- but the reward was life-saving supplies: two huge bags of rice and instant noodles.”I know it’ll be dangerous,” Xi Ping replied, lifting her chin. “But I’m not afraid of hard work.”

“Dangerous is an understatement,” Boss Su said.

“The missions I assign come with no guarantees. If you accept, I will waive your rent and allow you access to all food and resources within the base. But your life… I make no promises to protect it.”

The words hung in the air like a blade over Xi Ping’s head.

She inhaled sharply, weighing her options. The deal was tempting, but the risks were enormous.

Finally, she spoke.

“I understand,” she said cautiously, “but I have one condition of my own.”

The speaker crackled faintly, and there was a brief pause before Boss Su replied. “A condition? Interesting. Go on.”

Xi Ping hesitated. Her heart pounded as she voiced the words that had been burning inside her for so long.

“I want you to help me find my brother. I’ve been searching for him ever since we got separated, and I don’t have the resources to keep looking on my own.”

Silence filled the room for a moment.

Then Boss Su’s voice returned, calm but firm.

“I cannot accept your condition. The offer I’ve made is already generous. Adding this request is… impractical.”

Xi Ping’s jaw clenched. She pushed her chair back and stood abruptly.

“Then I can only leave. Thank you for your time.”

Her voice was steady, but inside, her resolve trembled. She turned and began walking toward the door, her heart sinking with each step.

“Wait,” Boss Su’s voice called out, just as Xi Ping reached for the handle.

She paused but didn’t turn around.

“I’ll agree to your condition,” Boss Su said slowly, “only if you agree to one more of mine.”

Xi Ping turned back, her eyes narrowing. “What is it?”

“First, you must sign a special contract,” Boss Su replied.

“This contract will bind you to my service. It will ensure that you fulfill every assignment I give you without question. Also, you can’t tell anyone about my work. Do you understand?”

Xi Ping frowned. “What happens if I don’t fulfill the assignments?”