#1034 - Chapter 1034 Diamond Ring
The discovery of a zombie corpse outside the Green Source Zone some time ago heightened Qin Guoqiang's vigilance.
This matter was also somewhat coincidental.
Every night, a considerable number of nocturnal zombies would inevitably approach the vast Green Source Base. Whether they were killed by team members or by the deployed equipment, specialized personnel would handle the corpses the next day.
These disposal personnel had long possessed skilled experience from their long tenure, but some time ago, when handling corpses after dawn, one of the team members questioned one of the bodies.
That team member, perhaps having seen too many dead zombies, actually said upon seeing a corpse lying outside the Green Source Zone that others found unremarkable:
“This corpse is a bit strange.”
“Although this corpse looks the same as the zombies we usually kill, doesn't its clothing seem a bit too tight?”
The team member became suspicious of the corpse's attire.
Subsequently, with a rigorous attitude towards his work and ensuring there was no danger, the team member carefully unfastened the person's clothes.
The result was the discovery of a special device in a very hidden part of the corpse!
A small electronic product that seemed capable of transmitting images and sounds!
And it was still working!
This deceased infiltrator probably never imagined that he would die so suddenly, nor that humans would be bored enough to undress and examine his entire body after his death!
After death, he was just like any other ordinary zombie!
Who the hell would conduct a full-body examination on a rotting, stinking corpse on the side of the road?!
The team member who discovered the anomaly quickly reported the situation, the corpse, and the device to the upper levels of the Security Department, and it eventually reached Qin Guoqiang's ears.
After some inspection, it was finally confirmed that this was some kind of special communication recording device!
It was suspected that someone wanted to probe the Green Source Zone, or even the Green Source Headquarters!
Or perhaps they were carrying out some unknown activity!
After confirming the situation, the Security Department at the time quickly raised the defense level, dispatching more team members to strengthen the security work of the entire base and to investigate potential enemies outside.
This was clearly the work of other forces.
Without a doubt.
Having developed to its current state, Green Source had long attracted the covetous eyes of countless enemies.
Whether it was the grain cultivation technology they possessed, the recently developed fish and meat processing technology, or the magical cassava that had just been promoted and could be planted in acidic soil.
As well as other kinds of enticing goodies, they were bound to make many survivors who didn't submit to Green Source envious.
In Qin Guoqiang's mind, it was very likely that some people were secretly trying to obtain the secrets of Green Source's strength.
No!
There must be many such people!
The Green Source Base, which controlled Guangnan Province, could not possibly make everyone submit. Many forces that only outwardly appeared willing to cooperate with the base were probably secretly discussing how to overthrow Green Source.
But there was no way to kill all the survivors who were unwilling to submit.
All they could do was constantly strengthen themselves and kill any enemies who dared to reach out.
Looking at the calm and uneventful monitoring screen, and the helicopters and drones dispatched around Mentang Town, everything seemed normal. Qin Guoqiang silently pondered how to further strengthen the base's security level.
“Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—!!!!”
A deafening roar streaked across the sky.
Two sizable helicopters hurtled south from the north!
One of them was clearly several sizes larger than the one next to it. If there were any military enthusiasts present, they would definitely exclaim, "Hua-28"!
That's right.
These three helicopters flying south were naturally Green Source's leader, Qin Jin, and his party on their way back!
The Hua-28 had already become Qin Jin's exclusive vehicle, specifically used to hunt mutated zombies in various places to increase his lifespan limit.
“Boss! We should be able to return to the base in about an hour!”
Xia Yan shouted loudly from the driver's seat to tell Qin Jin beside him.
The Hua-28 was extremely large, and even the cockpit could accommodate several people.
The biggest drawback of helicopters was the excessive roar. Even with ear protection, it was difficult to completely suppress the omnipresent propeller roar and wind noise.
But since there was no better flying equipment, they could only accept this relatively suitable aircraft.
Just one more hour and he would be home.
Today was Zhao Ling's birthday.
Qin Jin, who was originally supposed to return to the base yesterday, had been delayed by some minor matters.
Not a big deal.
It was just that two new mutated zombie locations were reported when he was preparing to return.
Thinking that he wouldn't be coming to Xiang Province again in the short term, he decided to take care of these two prey first, lest the targets escape before he could hunt them next time.
So after hunting the last one today, he ordered people to quickly take off and rush home.
He calculated that at the current pace, they would return to the base around four or five in the afternoon, which was not considered late at all.
He was going to give Zhao Ling a surprise tonight.
Qin Jin had already contacted the base kitchen through remote communication equipment to secretly prepare a large cake and a delicious dinner.
He imagined the surprise and emotion Zhao Ling would experience when he suddenly appeared, when she thought no one remembered her birthday.
In the co-pilot's seat, Qin Jin took out a small object from the hidden pocket of his combat uniform and opened it in front of Xia Yan.
“Wow! That's huge!”
Xia Yan, who was next to him, couldn't help but exclaim when he saw the item in the small box in Qin Jin's hand.
It was a diamond ring of astonishing size!
What the boss wanted to do was obvious!
Qin Jin smiled and ignored the exclamations of his full-time driver. He wouldn't hide too much from this full-time pilot who had been following him all along.
Like this matter now.
That's right.
Tonight, he was going to make up for the promises and treatment his woman deserved.
Propose marriage.
Whether it was her or himself, reaching this point was a natural progression.
Let it be at this special time.
Qin Jin could already imagine the scene of Zhao Ling being moved by the preparations he had made tonight.
She deserved all of this.
Qin Jin looked at this giant diamond ring, which he had ordered his subordinates to find secretly some time ago, for a while. He found no fault with its size and purity, and then he put it away with satisfaction.
Although the times were different now, such stones might not be as attractive as a bowl of white porridge in the eyes of most survivors.
But the meaning it represents cannot be changed.
From the moment it was defined, it symbolized the indestructible love between a man and a woman.
He hoped she would like it tonight.
This was the partner Qin Jin had identified for life, and the daughter-in-law his parents were satisfied with.
When there was a chance in the future.
He would hold a grand wedding for Zhao Ling.
(End of this chapter)
