Cooking Gourmet Meals in the Apocalypse

Chapter 42: Chapter 42: You Want to Die for Her, Is That Right?

Chen Xing wanted Yan Caini to suffer.

She gripped her by the collar, letting her claw desperately at her hand in despair.

Just when she was about to pass out, Chen Xing yanked her up.

It took several gasps before she could breathe properly again.

Not only were her eyes bloodshot from the lack of oxygen, but her head felt like it was about to burst.

Terrified and furious, Yan Caini immediately pleaded with Captain Chen. ”Captain Chen, you saw that! She’s really trying to kill me... WAHHH...”

Unable to break free from Chen Xing’s grip, she was filled with despair.

Captain Chen’s expression turned grim.

He couldn’t believe Chen Xing was so defiant, completely ignoring his words. ”Do you have any idea what the consequences are for disobeying a military order? I command you to release her immediately!”

”I’m not a soldier. Why should I listen to you?” Chen Xing showed no fear whatsoever.

Seeing that his threat had no effect, Captain Chen’s face grew even darker. ”You...”

”She’s having an affair with Captain Lu... Just now, Captain Lu even had someone send her food!” Yan Caini seized the opportunity to sling mud.

’Who would send food for no reason?’

Even though the apocalypse had just begun, everyone already understood the importance of food. It was something that couldn’t be bought for any price.

Captain Lu was speechless. ”...”

”That’s complete nonsense!” He was exasperated. ”Chen Xing saved my life. Finding some food for her was just me repaying a small favor!”

Yan Caini’s sudden bombshell failed to change the crowd’s opinion of her. After all, whatever relationship the two had was none of their business.

What they cared about was the dead old man, and who would get justice for him.

As if he’d latched onto some crucial piece of information, Captain Chen’s eyes lit up. ”Captain Lu, I’m sure we’re both well aware of the crime of misappropriating provisions, aren’t we?”

’Let’s see you talk your way out of this one.’

She wasn’t a soldier, so military discipline was useless against her, but Captain Lu was a different story.

In the military, this could be considered a major offense.

Even if the Military Brigade Commander protected him, he didn’t believe Captain Lu would be able to remain here.

”You don’t have to worry about that, Captain Chen. The food I gave Chen Xing was something I specifically went outside to find!”

”Leaving the camp without permission is also a serious offense, is it not?” ’I’ve got you cornered.’

’I should thank this Chen Xing. Otherwise, I would never have caught Captain Lu violating regulations.’

Captain Lu smiled, his expression like he was looking at an idiot. ”It seems you’ve forgotten, Captain Chen, but I’m currently suspended. Leaving the camp naturally doesn’t violate military discipline.”

Captain Chen was speechless. ”...” He clenched his fists tightly in anger.

’Why can’t I get him on anything?’

”I don’t care whether you violated military discipline or not! What I know is that she nearly killed Miss Yan—I saw it with my own eyes!” Unable to win the argument with Captain Lu, he turned his attention back to Chen Xing.

”So what if I do kill her?” Chen Xing’s gaze was icy as she looked at Captain Chen, her tone full of defiance.

She wasn’t afraid of making an enemy of him.

She hadn’t planned on staying here for long in the first place.

Even if she had to leave right now, she wouldn’t be afraid in the slightest.

Captain Chen hadn’t even processed her words, but Yan Caini began to struggle frantically. She had a feeling Chen Xing wasn’t just bluffing.

She had just nearly died once already.

Captain Chen was extremely displeased with Chen Xing’s provocative tone.

’He couldn’t touch Captain Lu for now out of consideration for the Military Brigade Commander, but as for you, a mere civilian? Was he supposed to be afraid?’

”You’ve got some nerve! How dare you threaten to kill someone in front of all these people?” He latched onto what he saw as her mistake. ”Murderers are not welcome in our safe zone! I order you to apologize to Miss Yan, or leave this place at once!”

’As if I’m desperate to stay here!’

A scornful smile played on Chen Xing’s lips. ”You’re protecting a murderer. If you ask me, you’re the one who deserves to die!”

Although Captain Lu hadn’t known Chen Xing for long, he recognized the murderous intent in her eyes.

Especially since she had been able to rescue people from a group of over a hundred thugs and a horde of zombies, her power and courage were plain to see.

”The old man is dead, and some people will naturally have to be investigated!” he said, stepping in to de-escalate the situation. ”Chen Xing, don’t be rash. With so many people watching, no one can frame you. And of course, the person who killed the old man won’t get away scot-free!” ’Although Captain Chen is in the wrong,’ he thought, ’this is a military camp. Killing someone here would not be good for her.’

Chen Xing understood what Captain Lu meant.

So she said no more, giving him face.

Having finally caught on, Captain Chen was now radiating killing intent.

’Where does this little girl get the nerve to spew such arrogant nonsense?’

He shoved Captain Lu, who was standing in his way. ”You dare say that again?” How could he know that Captain Lu was actually trying to save his life?

’He couldn’t believe this girl, with her slender arms and legs, would actually dare to kill someone.’

Chen Xing’s lips curled into a scornful smile. ”Today, one of you and her must die!”

Captain Lu knew that with those words, one of the two of them was bound to die.

A few hours ago, the Military Brigade Commander had transferred most of the troops away. Now, there were only a few dozen soldiers in the entire camp. Even if they all sided with Captain Chen, he didn’t think Captain Chen was a match for Chen Xing.

A woman who could smash open a security door with a single punch had to be holding back some of her power.

Since the situation was now beyond his control, he could only step aside.

But before he did, he didn’t forget to lean close to Chen Xing and whisper, ”Captain Chen is a particularly vicious man. You’d better be careful!”

As his words fell, they saw Captain Chen draw a pistol from his waist.

He toyed with the pistol, a smug look instantly spreading across his dark, ruddy face. ”I’d like to see just how you’re going to kill us today.” ’A gun,’ he thought, ’no one isn’t afraid of a gun.’

Yan Caini, who had been scared to death just a moment ago, immediately regained her confidence when she saw Captain Chen pull out his gun. She used all her strength to try and wrench herself free from Chen Xing’s grasp.

Chen Xing timed it perfectly and loosened her grip. Yan Caini stumbled forward, falling right on top of the breathless old man. Her face went white with fright, and ignoring the pain, she scrambled to her feet in a pathetic heap.

To Captain Chen, Chen Xing letting go was a sign of fear, and his expression grew even more smug. ”Come on. Weren’t you just spouting nonsense about how I had to die? I’d like to see which one of us dies today!”

”So, you’re saying you want to die in her place, is that right?”

Captain Chen was speechless. ”...” ’Where on earth does she get this confidence?’

”I am sticking up for her!”

”Captain Lu...” Chen Xing’s face was as cold as ever. ”If one of us—me or this Captain Chen—falls, can it be considered a personal matter?”

Chen Xing wasn’t asking because she was afraid of getting on the wrong side of the Military Department, but because she was worried it would be difficult for Captain Lu to handle.

Captain Lu frowned.

Captain Chen was, after all, a military man. If the Military Department investigated, it would indeed be difficult to explain.

Seeing Captain Lu remain silent, Xiao Wu couldn’t hold back any longer. ”If Captain Chen loses even with a gun, the Military Department won’t be able to pursue it! They couldn’t afford the humiliation!”

He was dying for Chen Xing to teach Captain Chen a lesson.

The man was always using his seniority in the camp to compete with Captain Lu.

If he hadn’t gone and made a scene in front of the Military Brigade Commander this time, Captain Lu wouldn’t have been suspended.

”Heh heh...” Captain Chen laughed. He aimed the muzzle of the gun at Chen Xing’s head again, his threat palpable. ”I’ll make my position clear right now. If I die, no one from the Military Department is to give her any trouble...” ’Was he joking? Him, lose?’

’Worst comes to worst, I’ll just shoot her dead!’

’In his eyes, the possibility of him losing was less than zero.’