Apocalypse: I Have A Multiplier System - Chapter 47

Chapter 47: Chapter 47: Little Xin’s Potential-1

Little Xin’s little body trembled. He never received such kind of special treatment, in his entire life!

The rest of the people were a little jealous.

They have heard from Fei Bao, that Boss Su has never shown his face which subconsciously led the 10 people to think of Boss Su as a mysterious and powerful person.

Though they can’t see Su Jiyai’s face, the fact, that he is the driver of Boss Su means, he is related to or knows Boss Su.

As long as a person knows Boss Su, will they still be worried about not having enough to eat?

Just what has Little Xin proposed to Boss Su, that he was receiving such an amazing treatment?

“Put on your seatbelt.” Su Jiyai said softly.

“Ah? Okay.” Little Xin said and hurriedly but carefully put it on.

Once the car started, the people started to chatter.

One of them asked Su Jiyai,

“Excuse me do you know Boss Su?”

“I am Boss Su.” Su Jiyai calmly stated.

“Huh? Boss Su! Hello-”

“I am not the owner Boss Su. I and the owner just happen to share the same surname, but we aren’t related.” Su Jiyai explained.

“Ah? Is that so?” The young men were disappointed.

Su Jiyai didn’t care about their disappointment and continued to focus on the view ahead.

Suddenly she heard the sound of someone’s stomach rumbling.

Su Jiyai turned to her left, only to see Little Xin’s red face.

The others were busy chattering and didn’t hear the sound.

Little Xin acted as if he wasn’t the hungry one. With a calm face, he looked outside.

He was hungry for the past one day, but since he didn’t have any federal coin, even buying bread was difficult for him.

He heaved a sigh of relief when Su Jiyai looked away. Though he couldn’t see how Su Jiyai looked, he was sure that Su Jiyai heard the sound of his stomach rumbling.

So embarrassing!

When the car reached the entrance of the base, everyone alighted from the car.

“You stay.” Su Jiyai ordered and everyone stopped.

“I want to talk about some employee-related rules. I will appreciate if the rest of you can leave us alone.”

“Yes! Yes!” The 9 people felt embarrassed. They thought Boss Su was talking to them.

Once everyone left, little Xin subconsciously straightened his back and asked,

“Does Boss Su want to teach me some rules?”

Su Jiyai chuckled, her cold aura dissipated,

“No need to be so formal with me. Just call me Sister Su.”

“You are a woman?” Little Xin was stunned.

“Hmm.” Su Jiyai said and took out a small lunch box from the car compartment, “here.”

“No!” Little Xin was intoxicated by the fragrance of the food, but he didn’t dare to extend his hand and take the food.

He hasn’t even performed anything for Sister Su yet, how can he take things from her?

Su Jiyai smiled gently.

How can she not sense Little Xin’s inner thoughts?

“Don’t worry, Little Xin. You’re part of the team now, and taking care of each other is part of the deal,” Su Jiyai said as she extended the lunch box toward him.

Little Xin hesitated for a moment longer, his small hands trembling slightly. His eyes darted between the lunch box and Su Jiyai’s calm expression.

“Thank you, Sister Su,” he whispered, his voice barely audible.

“You’re welcome,” Su Jiyai replied with a warm smile. “You need to stay strong if you’re going to help out around here. So eat up.”

Little Xin nodded, his eyes welling up with tears as he opened the box. Inside, there was a simple but hearty meal.

His eyes widened,

“I can’t eat this meal!”

It was too expensive! It was more food than he had seen in days, and the aroma was enough to make his mouth water.

However such meals usually cost around 20 zombie crystals.

“You have to.” Su Jiyai ordered. “The cost of the meal is included in the employee benefits.”

“Really?” Little Xin asked with surprise.

“Really.”

He hesitated again, looking up at Su Jiyai as if seeking permission. She nodded encouragingly, and that was all he needed.

Little Xin quickly began to eat, savoring every bite. The food was warm and delicious, filling his small, empty stomach with a comforting heat.

At the same time, tears started to drip from the corner of his eyes.

He was touched.

Not only the owner Su but Sister Su was good to him too!

Such an expensive meal was given to him for free…just how generous she was…

As he ate, Su Jiyai watched him quietly, her thoughts drifting to the past.

When she was young, she always struggled to have enough. The little Su Jiyai longed for a full meal yet she never begged others.

She would work hard for an entire day just to earn a little amount of food. Luck was truly not in her favor, because even that little amount of food was snatched away by the Su Family.

A scene flashed in her mind.

Little Su Jiyai happened to hear some rich kids say they would give their leftovers if someone kneeled and begged them.

Hungry for the past 2 days, little Su Jiyai walked up to them and said with dignity,

“I can work for you, but I will not beg.”

The rich kids found Su Jiyai’s attitude interesting and gave her the leftovers. Once Su Jiyai ate the leftovers which were just 3 spoons of rice.

Later the rich kids still made her kneel for entire 4 hours, claiming if Su Jiyai didn’t listen to them, they would report to the police.

Not wanting to trouble her adoptive parents, Su Jiyai did as the rich kids told her to.

Begging them as tears streamed down her face. That day was a slap of reality, little Su Jiyai learned about the disparity between poor and rich.

Little Su Jiyai cried for a long time, even when the rich kids left. The pain of humiliation and helplessness she felt that day broke her.

Later she never visited that alley and avoided those rich kids as much as she could.

She promised herself that one day, she would never have to beg or rely on anyone’s pity to survive.

She would become strong enough to stand on her own, and she would help others who were struggling just like she was.

Now, looking at Little Xin, Su Jiyai saw a reflection of her younger self—a child who was determined not to be a burden, and who would rather work hard than rely on charity.

This was why she had decided to help him, to give him the opportunity she had once longed for.

The only difference was…no one was ready to give her a chance, but Little Xin was given one.

Little Xin didn’t finish the entire meal and left more than half for his father.

How could Su Jiyai not know Little Xin’s thoughts?

“Eat up. I have another meal box for your father.”

“No!” Little Xin shook his head. “I am sure this is not a part of employee benefit.”

Su Jiyai chuckled.

“Indeed it is not a part of employee benefit. This is a small gift on my behalf.”

“Huh?”

“Aren’t we teammates now? We will support each other,” Su Jiyai smiled. “It’s not just about work, Little Xin. It’s about being there for one another, especially when times are tough.”

Little Xin looked down at the half-finished meal, then back up at Su Jiyai, overwhelmed by her kindness.

In the harsh world they lived in, such generosity was rare, and he didn’t know how to respond.

All he had ever known was to fend for himself and his father, struggling to survive day by day.

“But… why?” Little Xin asked, his voice quivering. “Why are you being so kind to me?”

“Because I see a lot of myself in you, Little Xin. I know what it’s like to be in your shoes, to feel like the world is against you.

But you don’t have to go through it alone anymore. You have a team now, and I take care of our own.”

Little Xin’s lips trembled. He couldn’t stop himself from crying and said softly,

“Could please hug you for once?”

Su Jiyai nodded.

Little Xin leaped into Su Jiyai’s embrace and softly cried.

Su Jiyai held Little Xin close, gently rubbing his back as he cried softly into her shoulder.

She could feel his small body trembling with each sob, the weight of his struggles pouring out in that single moment of vulnerability.

Su Jiyai remained silent, allowing him the space to release the emotions he had likely held in for so long.

As the minutes passed, Little Xin’s sobs gradually subsided, and he pulled back slightly, wiping his eyes with the back of his hand.

He looked up at Su Jiyai, his face still wet with tears, but his expression more at ease.