Before Li Yu could even enter the medical room, he heard Song Min say in a scolding tone, "Why are you still crying? After your birthday, you're already 16. Don't cry, you're a man!"
As soon as she finished speaking, a male voice came from inside, "Sister, you're finally awake. I won't cry anymore."
Li Yu stepped inside the medical room and saw Song Qi sitting beside the bed, with tears still in his eyes. Song Min was half-reclining on the bed, her face faintly showing an expression of pain.
Upon seeing Li Yu, the two stopped talking.
"He's not bad. He's been by your side these past two days and hasn't rested much. I didn't see him cry before. He's a man," Li Yu said softly.
Upon hearing this, Song Min's expression became very complex, showing some shame, a hint of emotion, and a touch of relief.
Beside Song Min, Song Qi looked at Li Yu with gratitude after hearing what he said. This man was his idol before, and he had helped them more than once.
Now, his words of encouragement were like a warm stream, nourishing his heart and making his admiration for Li Yu even stronger.
Song Min shifted her gaze from Song Qi and looked directly at Li Yu, her eyes filled with complex emotions.
For a moment, she didn't know what to say. She was the eldest sister, her parents had passed away when she was very young, and she had raised Song Qi since then. Being a woman, it was already difficult to make her way in society.
But thankfully, hard work paid off. She finally managed to build up a beauty salon with her own hands, investing all her savings into it. Business was getting better and better.
Then, the apocalypse broke out.
After the apocalypse, she experienced the greatest pain of her life, but being weak and powerless to resist, Li Yu eventually saved her and avenged her.
This woman, capable of building a beauty salon from nothing with her own hands, knew the hardships involved. She had also developed a strong inner resolve, becoming even stronger the moment she had her revenge.
However, the subsequent zombie tides, coupled with threats from various factions, left her mentally and physically exhausted. When she saw Li Yu and his group, she actually wanted to lead her sisters to join them, but she was always worried about being rejected and cutting off ties, so she never said anything.
Now, Li Yu had finally brought them into the base. Did this mean he was willing to accept them? But what if he didn't mean that?
At this moment, Song Min was incredibly anxious, unsure of Li Yu's thoughts.
Li Yu, standing opposite her, saw the complex changes in Song Min's expression and guessed some of her thoughts.
So he took the initiative to ask, "I heard you were looking for me. Is there something?" His tone was flat, neither warm nor cold, just a very normal way of asking a question.
Upon hearing Li Yu's question, Song Min no longer hesitated and said directly, "Can we join you? Don't worry, although we are women, we can still kill zombies and help you kill people."
Li Yu listened, a playful expression appearing on his face. This woman was quite clever.
Whether in the apocalypse or before it, kindness was a good quality, but also a very dangerous one.
This woman clearly understood that in the apocalypse, there was no love without reason, no hate without reason, no help without reason, and no taking them in without reason.
Any action was driven by profit. Perhaps Li Yu's initial rescue of them was due to his inner kindness and humanity, and it was a convenient act that wouldn't leave him with future troubles.
Later, Song Min proactively provided information, acting as Li Yu's scout outside the base, which showed her gratitude. When faced with coercion and questioning from other forces, she did not reveal any information about Li Yu, which Li Yu found quite satisfactory.
Now, this woman, knowing that he had brought them into the base, immediately began to prove her worth.
Moreover, she said she could help kill zombies and even help kill people! And she didn't specify the prerequisites for killing people, which was where Song Min's cleverness lay.
Not setting a standard for killing people meant that as long as Li Yu gave the order, Song Min could kill anyone, regardless of right or wrong. This attitude of loyalty was perfect!
Li Yu then spoke, "Oh? You can kill anyone? Regardless of whether the person to be killed is good or bad?"
Upon hearing this, Song Min did not hesitate for a moment. She said directly, "You saved us from the very beginning. We owe you our lives. Moreover, I trust your decisions. There is no absolute good or bad in this world. Whoever you tell me to kill, I will kill!"
Li Yu looked at this woman, appreciating her even more.
This Song Min, as expected, was capable of independently building a business in a competitive market.
She had mastered the art of speech very well, starting by expressing their utility, and then considering that Song Min was leading these people.
In her second response, she expressed a subordinate relationship, lowering her own position and indicating that she would always listen to Li Yu from now on.
Furthermore, from this, it could be seen that she had a precise understanding of things, knowing that in this apocalypse, loyalty was most important to Li Yu.
She was also extremely decisive in her actions, acting promptly when the man from the Salvation Army fled.
"You're a clever person," Li Yu said with a smile, "Welcome to join us! Take good care of your injuries during this time. When you feel better, you can walk around outside the room. The scenery outside is quite nice this season."
Upon hearing Li Yu's personal agreement, Song Min's eyes instantly sparkled with excitement. Under the covers, where Li Yu couldn't see, her hands gripped the bedsheet tightly. She had finally joined.
To be able to join a capable, reliable, disciplined, and humane team was her and their good fortune. After all, in this chaotic apocalypse, women were relatively vulnerable.
Although they were already very strong and brave, they couldn't stand against overwhelmingly powerful forces.
"Thank you!" Song Min said solemnly.
Li Yu didn't speak. Reality was cruel. All under heaven bustle for gain, all under heaven scramble for gain.
Part of the reason for letting them join was the belief that they possessed a certain level of combat power and strong will.
Therefore, their joining was just the beginning. If they failed to demonstrate the expected contributions and abilities later, if they were lazy or even betrayed him, Li Yu would not hesitate to kill them.
Even the workers who had joined before had always been very diligent, actively participating in farming, breeding, and even going out to collect supplies in the base.
"I'm leaving. Get some good rest," Li Yu said and then left directly.
Song Min patted Song Qi and quickly said, "Quickly, see the boss out."
Upon hearing the address, Li Yu turned back and said, "Don't call me boss. I've killed many bosses recently. Just call me Li Yu."
Song Min shook her head. The subordinate position must be clear. The address was a detail that needed to be taken very seriously.
Finally, she said, "Okay, Boss."
Li Yu sighed, feeling that Song Min was too good at handling things, but it was fine. As long as she was truly loyal, nothing else mattered.
He waved his hand and walked out the door. Song Qi followed him out.