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Mr. Han is in his early sixties. He had some old age diseases before the apocalypse. After the apocalypse, he awakened the gold power and all of them were cured miraculously. He felt that his body was stronger than when he was young. It was just to go to Huicheng to pick up his son and grandson. What an easy thing.
Unexpectedly, he was blocked by Han Jingguo. Han Jingguo was only one year younger than Han Ze. He was the illegitimate son of Mr. Han. After the apocalypse, Mr. Han’s eldest son and his family disappeared, so he asked Han Jingguo and his family to move back.
Old Master Han looked unpredictable. He looked at Han Jingguo and asked sharply, “You are worried about me, but aren’t you worried about your elder brother and Xiao Yi outside?”
Han Jingguo lowered his eyes and said nothing. Han Ze and Han Yi were trapped outside, why should he worry? He was too happy to wait. Besides, he stopped the old man from looking for Han Ze and Han Yi, just pretending to let the old man know that he cared about his health. He knew that with the status of Han Ze and Han Yi in the old man’s heart, he couldn’t stop the old man.
Old Master Han’s eyes were full of disappointment, but he didn’t say anything. This was not the first time he knew that his son was cold and indifferent. He only said, “Han Rui is better than you. He will go with me to pick up his uncle and cousin. As for you, take care of yourself.”
Han Rui thought silently. If it weren’t for completing the task, he wouldn’t have gone to do such a thankless job like picking up Han Ze and his son.
Han Jingguo looked up at Grandpa Han, with shock and disbelief in his eyes. He asked hatefully, “Dad, am I your son? Is Xiaorui your grandson? You want to risk your life to pick up Han Ze and Han Yi, I can’t stop you. But I absolutely don’t agree with Han Rui going to Huicheng, and I will never let him go out to take risks. You don’t care about my son’s life, but I do.”
Why did Han Ze and Han Yi let their sons risk their lives to pick them up? Before the Apocalypse, the old man didn’t even look at them, let alone take them back. He hid them tightly, and no one outside knew they were his sons. Now Han Ze is in trouble, but he needs them to come forward, and Han Ze gets all the benefits. There is no such good thing.
Whether Han Rui goes to Huicheng or not has no effect on Mr. Han’s decision. It all depends on Han Rui himself.
Han Rui said without thinking: “Dad, I am willing to pick them up. No matter what, they are my uncle and cousin.”
He said it righteously, but in fact he couldn’t help complaining that the transmigrator person was a waste. He had taken away Han Yi’s golden finger, but he hadn’t solved Han Yi yet. Otherwise, why would he need to go there himself?
Han Jingguo’s face suddenly darkened. In order to save his eldest son, the old man actually persuaded Xiao Rui to work for them? Is he really not the old man’s son?
When Mr. Han noticed his uncertain expression, he knew what was going on in his mind. He snorted coldly: “Han Rui, tell your father whether it was me who urged you to pick up your uncle and Xiao Yi.”
His head was full of dark thoughts. He thought everyone was like him. This son was really raised crooked.
“Dad, it was my own suggestion to pick up Uncle and Xiao Yi.”
Han Rui frowned. When he received the mission of the Apocalypse, he thought that this mission would not be easy to complete. Unexpectedly, the places he thought were difficult were not difficult, and the people he thought were easy to conquer were very difficult to change. No wonder people often say that it is difficult to change a country.
Han Jingguo’s jealous and resentful gloomy attitude would be displeased by any father who loves his son.
Originally, he thought that as long as Han Ze and Han Yi were dead, the old man had only Han Jingguo as a son, and his attitude towards their family would definitely change. Now it seems that even if Han Ze and Han Yi died, it would be difficult to change the fate of the original family based on the situation of Han Jingguo and the old man getting along. He looked at Han Jingguo, could this be the legendary pig teammate?
Han Jingguo’s face changed slightly, and he scolded anxiously: “Why are you adding to the trouble? It’s so chaotic outside, how can it be safer to stay in Beijing? If something happens to you, what do you want me to do?
Han Rui was a little impatient, he said: “Dad, there will be many people accompanying us, what can happen? Besides, grandpa is here, what are you worried about?”
Han Jingguo wanted to say that I am worried because your grandpa is here. He was worried that if Han Ze and his son were in danger, the old man would let Han Rui take risks instead of them. Since Han Rui was determined to pick up Han Ze and his son, he asked unwillingly: “Do you have to go?”
Han Rui nodded, “I will definitely go.”
If he doesn’t approach Han Yi and Han Yi doesn’t come back, when will the mission be completed? He needs to complete the task as soon as possible and feel relieved.
Han Jingguo gritted his teeth and said: “Okay, since you are going to pick them up, I will accompany you. ”
His son is loved by himself but not by others. With him watching by his side, he will never let Xiao Rui go out to take risks.
Grandpa Han’s face was gloomy. Doesn’t his son trust him? Is he so unreliable? Even if he favors Han Ze’s family, he will not harm the lives of other grandsons for them. Han Jingguo underestimates him too much.
Han Jingguo doesn’t care about him. He has never enjoyed fatherly love since he was a child. After giving birth to a son, he wants him to enjoy everything he didn’t enjoy. He is not an old man.
…
The senior officials in the base knew that Grandpa Han was going to Huicheng, and his subordinates came out to stop him. Gu Chengwei said, “Chief, the base is electing a real leader recently. How can you leave?”
Grandpa Han waved his hand and said, “I’m old and won’t get involved in your affairs. You can elect whoever you think is suitable to be the leader of the base.”
Gu Chengwei and Liu Qizon looked at each other, and Gu Chengwei said in embarrassment: “Chief, if you don’t run for the leader of the base, then the chances of Chen Yongkang from the Chen family being selected will greatly increase, which is very disadvantageous to us.”
They are at odds with the Chen family, and this is a fact known to everyone in the base. If Chen Yongkang is really elected as the leader of the base, how can they have a good life?
Liu Qizong advised: “Chief, why don’t we go pick up Han Shao and his son?”
Old Man Han had his own stubbornness. He said: “I have worked hard for this country all my life. Now I am old. I just want to worry about my son and grandson.”
Gu Chengwei and Liu Qizong kept silent. The old man retired before the Apocalypse. After the Apocalypse, he awakened the gold power and returned to work. Because of him, the Beijing base was quickly established. Now the base has its own order. Even if the old man leaves, it can develop normally. The old man wants to quit, and they should understand him.
Liu Qizong sighed and said: “Chief, you go to pick up Han Shao and his son. I will arrange some people for you.”
Old Man Han said with relief: “You are all very outstanding talents. Why can’t you compete for the position of leader?”
Liu Qizong was shocked when he heard his words. Yes, since the chief withdrew from the competition for the position of leader, why can’t they compete? What are they missing from Chen Yongkang? No, nothing is missing.
…
The news that Mr. Han was going to Huicheng spread among the top leaders of the base. When Chen Yongkang returned home, Chen Huiling went up to him, hugged his arm, and said with a smile, “Dad, are you really going to be the leader of the base?”
Chen Yongkang squinted his eyes, patted her arm, and said with relaxation in his tone, “Mr. Han withdrew from the election. If nothing unexpected happens, it should be me.”
Chen Huiling said with a grin, “Then won’t I be the eldest daughter of the base?”
Chen Yongkang looked at her and said with a smile, “Yes, you will be the eldest daughter of the base then.”
Chen Huiling supported Chen Yongkang’s arm, sat on the sofa, and said shyly, “Dad, I heard that Han Ze’s wife is gone?”
Chen Yongkang sat on the sofa, poured himself a glass of water, nodded slightly, and said casually, “Don’t stay at home every day, you have to go out and train your supernatural powers, okay?”
“Got it!”
Chen Huiling responded lazily. Her father was about to become the leader of the base. Did she still need to work so hard? She turned to ask tentatively: “Dad, Han Ze’s wife is gone, so he is single, right?”
Chen Yongkang frowned, turned his head to look at his daughter, and said in a low voice: “What do you want to do?”
Chen Huiling lowered her head and said nothing.
Chen Yongkang asked in a deep voice: “You are not attracted to Han Ze, are you?”
Chen Huiling’s cheeks were slightly red, and she pursed her lips. She said shyly: “Dad, we used to be classmates…”
Chen Yongkang interrupted her, “No.”
“Why?”
Han Ze’s wife died, her husband died, and they were both single. Why can’t they be together? Chen Huiling looked at Chen Yongkang unwillingly with red eyes. She questioned: “Before the Apocalypse, the Han family was prominent and I could not marry him. Now that my father has become the head of the base, am i still not worthy of Han Ze?”
Chen Yongkang patted her shoulder soothingly and said slowly: “It’s not that you are not worthy of Han Ze now, but Han Ze is not worthy of you. Lao Han chose to withdraw from the high-level circle of the base. What can Han Ze use to marry the daughter of the head of the base?”
Of course, the reason is not as simple as he said. Han Lao’s original capable subordinates are all important personnel in the high-level of the base. Even if he withdraws from the high-level of the base, his influence will not be reduced much. The reason why he said this is just to discourage his daughter’s idea. Even if Lao Han has no power, he will not let Han Ze marry the daughter of the Chen family.
Chen Huiling said angrily: “I don’t care. Before the Apocalypse, for the sake of the family, you let me marry. Now you should let me choose this once.”
Han Ze was her dream when she was young. Even after getting married, she often dreamed of him. Now that she has the opportunity, she wants to fight for herself.
Chen Yongkang’s face darkened, and he said in a slightly annoyed tone: “It’s not up to you.”
“Dad, just agree to her.” A man walked in from outside and said with a smile.
Chen Yongkang looked at his son with dissatisfaction and scolded: “What nonsense are you talking about?”
Chen Yingshao sat down slowly, and explained with a smile: “Dad, if my little sister marries Han Ze, we and the Han family will become a family. Since we have become a family, is there any difference between the power of the Han family and the power of our Chen family?”
Chen Huiling’s eyes lit up and said: “Yes, yes.”
Chen Yongkang looked at his son and daughter, sighed, and said: “Things are not as simple as you think. Huicheng was besieged by zombies, and Han Ze and his son were able to survive. What ability does he have, none of us know. Do you think Huiling can control Han Ze? Besides, Han Ze’s son is a teenager. Will he allow Han Ze to marry again?”
Chen Yingshao turned to look at Chen Huiling and said with a smile: “It depends on Huiling’s ability.”
Chen Yongkang shook his head. It was not that he looked down on his daughter. Han Ze and Huiling were classmates. He did not marry Huiling before the Apocalypse. Could it be that after the Apocalypse, he would suddenly develop feelings for Huiling? If Han Ze agreed to marry Huiling, he would doubt his intentions. Since the two children are not giving up, let them go against the wall. After the Apocalypse, their family developed too fast and the two children courage grew.
…
A week later, Mr. Han led a team of more than 100 people to set off.
Huicheng has four districts, Hui’an District, Huizhong District, Huinan District, and Huibei District. Han Ze and his team are in Huibei District. Since they are going to live in Huicheng, Han Ze plans to use Huibei District as a human gathering area and arrange all the zombies in other districts.
No matter which district, there must be survivors. If the zombies are driven to other districts, it will be a catastrophic destruction for the survivors in those districts.
Han Ze took the young brother and sister back to the villa area. The young brother and sister saw the fruit trees full of apples and pears, and swallowed their saliva. There were so many fruits. After swallowing their saliva, they saw two people hanging on the tree. They were startled and looked at Han Ze carefully. Since he brought them here, he was obviously the owner of this place. Does this person have any hobbies? Otherwise, why would he hang people on the tree?
Han Ze followed the brother and sister’s gaze and looked at Zheng Wenhao and Qiang Zi hanging on the tree. He said thoughtfully: “Pingping, Lili, put them down.”
Zheng Wenhao and Qiang Zi’s eyes lit up, and then dimmed again. After a few days of getting along, they never believed that Han Ze would be so kind. Zheng Wenhao asked vigilantly: “Wait, don’t panic, Uncle Han, what do you want to do?”
Han Ze touched his face. Does he look like a bad guy? He said strangely, “Come with us tomorrow and search for survivors. I plan to gather all the survivors in Huicheng.”
Han Yi curled his lips, looked at Zheng Wenhao and said, “Zheng Wenhao, do you think everyone is like you, saying one thing and doing another? If we wanted to kill you, we would have killed you long ago. Why did we have to wait until now?”
Zheng Wenhao thought to himself, I would rather you and your son kill me than keep me hanging like this.
Han Ze glanced at them and said, “Pingping, Lili, put them down.”
He thought to himself, you want to kill my son, but I’ll just let you hang on the tree for a few days. It won’t kill you, so why would you be unwilling?
Pingping and Lili were reluctant. It was so fun to hang them up for entertainment. They didn’t want to put them down. They stretched out the branches to touch their father’s palms, “Play, play, play…”
Han Ze was amused. There was an apple on the branch. He picked it and said, “You are very playful. I will give it to you in a few days.”
Pingping and Lili were reluctant, but they would listen to their father’s words. With a little emotion, the branches were stretched out, and with two plops, the two were thrown to the ground. The two had not moved for a few days, and their limbs were almost stiff. Before they had time to enjoy their freedom, they were thrown upside down on their buttocks, twisting their buttocks and shouting.
Han Daimao looked at their stupid appearance, jumped excitedly, pointed at them, and clumsily blurted out a word: fools.
Following Han Daimao’s actions, Han Sanpang, Han Siha, Han Lala, and Han Xiaomao followed their movements and twisted their buttocks and shouted.
Zheng Wenhao and Qiang Zi: “…”
The father is not a good person, and the children he raised are not cute either, they are a bunch of bad guys.
The young brother and sister stared at this scene in amazement.
Han Yi saw their shock, touched his nose, and said uncomfortably: “You will get used to it.”
The brother and sister nodded blankly. They had to get used to this situation even if they were not used to it.
The next day, Han Ze found a car with a carriage, followed by two cars, and then several cars. He asked Zheng Wenhao and Qiang Zi to stand in the carriage with a loudspeaker, and planned to walk along the streets of several districts in Huicheng, asking if there were any survivors. If there were no survivors, they would arrange the zombies to Hui’an District, Huinan District, and Huizhong District in a few days. If there were survivors, they would ask them to come out and follow them to Huibei District, where humans gather.
They started from Huibei District, and just after shouting on one street, they encountered difficulties. No one came out for a long time. Zheng Wenhao took off the loudspeaker on his neck, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and said, “This is really not a job for humans. It’s better to hang on the tree. At least there are trees to block it, and it’s not so hot. If we continue to be exposed to the sun, we will peel off a layer of skin, right? I said that Han Ze and his son have no good intentions.”
Qiang Zi looked at him silently and said, “Brother Hao, I would rather peel off a layer of skin than hang on a tree.”
Zheng Wenhao just said that. If he really asked him to hang on the tree again, he would not want to.
Han Ze and Han Yi looked at each other, and Han Ze said, “Maybe there’s no one on this street, let’s go to the next street.”
Just as Han Ze finished speaking, a little head popped out of the window on the second floor next to him. Han Ze saw that it was a skinny little girl, her eyes were timid, and she mustered up the courage to ask, “Are you really here to save people?”
Han Ze replied gently, “Yes, we are here to save people, are you willing to go with us?”
The little girl felt that he was very kind, and her nervous little face relaxed slightly. She said, “My, my grandma is hungry, can you give her something to eat?”
The few people didn’t say anything. The little girl knew that food was more precious now, so she quickly changed her words: “If there is no food, water, water will do.”
With water, grandma won’t be thirsty and can survive.
Han Ze was silent for a while, looked at Han Yi and said, “Let’s go, let’s go up and take a look.”
After speaking, he opened the car door and got out of the car, followed by Han Yi.
Zheng Wenhao and Qiang Zi looked at each other and were about to get off the car. Han Ze turned around and looked at Zheng Wenhao and asked, “Are you a space power user?”
Zheng Wenhao was startled, thinking that Han Ze had discovered his secret, and he fiercely protected the ring on his hand. Han Ze looked at him carefully, and this kid had a lot of secrets. He said lightly, “You are a space power user, you can help them load the supplies, you come with us, Qiang Zi and Sanpang will stay in the car.”
After that, he ignored him and turned away.
Han Daimao had already walked to the front and consciously led the way for his father. When Han Ze was free, he would give them lessons and train them. His gray eyes were smarter than before.
Zheng Wenhao breathed a sigh of relief quietly. The alien energy crystal was gone. If the space ring was taken away by Han Ze again, he really didn’t need to live.
As soon as Han Ze reached the second floor, the little girl opened the door. She looked at Han Ze nervously and whispered, “Uncle, my grandma is on the ground. Can you help me carry her to the bed? I can’t carry her.”
Han Ze followed the direction of her finger and looked at the old lady lying on the ground. Suddenly, he frowned and walked forward, probing between her nose wings. She was still alive. The old lady noticed someone approaching and opened her eyes hard. When she saw Han Ze and the others, her face lit up and she pleaded weakly, “Save my granddaughter, please, save my granddaughter.”
Han Ze nodded, “Don’t worry, I will save her and you.” After that, he looked at Zheng Wenhao and ordered, “Water, bread.”
Zheng Wenhao pursed his lips, a little unwilling. There was not much bread left in his space. Han Ze glanced at him and he shivered. When did Uncle Han become so scary? He quickly took out a bottle of water and a loaf of bread.
Han Ze took the water and bread and handed them to the little girl, then looked at Zheng Wenhao. Zheng Wenhao said hurriedly, “I, I’ve already given them the bread and water.”
Han Ze looked impatient. Seeing him frown, Zheng Wenhao reluctantly took out another bottle of mineral water and a bag of bread.
Han Ze took it and handed it to the old lady.
The uncle not only gave the little girl water, but also bread. The little girl smiled sweetly at Han Ze and said, “Uncle, you are a good person, thank you.”
Han Ze smiled and said nothing. Zheng Wenhao pouted. Obviously, he gave all the things, why didn’t they thank him? It’s unfair.
When the grandmother and grandchild finished eating, Han Ze bent down and picked up the old lady. The old lady was startled and said hurriedly, “Benefactor, no, no, I can walk by myself.”
Han Ze didn’t say a word, holding her and walked directly outside. Han Yi smiled and picked up the little girl. Zheng Wenhao pouted behind him, pretending to be a good person.
After finding one survivor, the second survivor was soon found. There were not many survivors. In a week, they gathered all the survivors in Huibei District and Hui’an District.
It took almost ten days for all the survivors in the other two districts to gather in the villa area. So far, all the survivors of Huicheng have gathered in a suburban villa in Huibei District. Han Ze asked them to register. In a medium-sized city with a population of more than 20 million, there are only more than 500 survivors, only more than 100 people with superpowers, and the rest are all ordinary people. Most of the survivors must have escaped at the beginning of the apocalypse, and these are the ones who did not escape.
It took a few more days, and the zombies in Huibei District were all controlled by Xiao Daimao to disperse to other districts. Without the zombies, the streets of Huibei District suddenly became an empty city.
More than 500 people need food and drink, and Han Ze is not going to feed them. There are no zombies in Huibei District, only some mutant plants and animals. They can handle it and go out to find supplies by themselves.
They don’t have superpowers and don’t plan to go out to find supplies? There are many vacant lots in the suburban villas, and they can also reclaim the land and grow crops by themselves. If there is no grain, he can provide it.
They were rescued by Han Ze. Knowing that Han Ze could control animals and plants and make them recognize him as their father, even zombies, ordinary people regarded Han Ze as their savior without any complaints. The benefactor saved them and provided them with shelter and temporary supplies. They should be grateful.
More than one hundred people with special abilities complained. They were special abilities, but Han Ze didn’t value them. He just treated them as ordinary people and left them alone. They didn’t dare to do anything else. Didn’t they see the mutant plants and animals in Han Ze’s villa?
They didn’t have powerful weapons, and their special abilities were not very strong. What could they use to compete with Han Ze? Han Ze could even control zombies. They were afraid. What if Han Ze got angry and drove them out of Huibei District? Wouldn’t they have to go to other districts to keep company with zombies?
After finishing all this, Han Ze called Mr. Han and knew that they were still two or three hundred miles away from Huicheng. Han Ze and Han Yi sat on the enlarged Han Sanpang and Han Siha, followed by Han Xiaomao, and drove quickly on the highway to pick up the old man.
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Two hundred miles away from Huicheng, a team of more than one hundred people stopped here. This team was Old Man Han and his group. After a long journey, they were all covered in dust. In order to travel more conveniently, they did not have space ability users, and they did not bring much food. Now they have no food. Even if all of them are ability users, they cannot find food in a place where the car has no gas and the area is full of wilderness for more than ten miles.
Han Jingguo’s face was as dark as the bottom of a pot. He looked at Han Rui, who looked depressed, and quietly took out a chocolate from his pocket and gave it to him, saying, “I hid it secretly. Eat it quickly, don’t let the old man see it.”
“I have seen it.”
Old Man Han’s voice sounded faintly behind the two of them. His face was also not good, but thinking that there were still more than 300 miles to reach Huicheng, he rarely had a happy look on his face.
When he saw his son’s actions, he felt disappointed. He asked himself, although he did not like this son who was given birt to by being calculated by his mother, and cared less about him, he never gave him less money. Is this how he treats him? Even if he starved to death, he would not snatch food from his grandson, so why should he be so defensive.
Han Jingguo’s face froze, and he looked at the chocolate in his hand reluctantly. Grandpa Han snorted coldly and left. It was just a piece of chocolate, would he care about it?
But Han Jingguo saw him leaving, and quickly peeled the chocolate and stuffed it all into Han Rui’s mouth.
Han Rui: “…”
Although this father is petty, he really loves his son. No wonder the original body wants to protect him.
Grandpa Han was almost angered to death by his son’s actions. Suddenly, he saw several black spots in front of him, rushing towards them rapidly. He was shocked and hurriedly said: “Ready your guns, there is a situation ahead.”
A group of people were all on high alert.
Han Ze saw a group of people stopped in front from a distance. He guessed that it must be the old man and his people. He smiled and said: “Siha, Sanpang, hurry up, you will see your grandfather soon.”
Han Siha Wangwang twice and quickened his pace.
Han Sanpang saw that Han Siha had left him behind in a few seconds, so he chased after him unwillingly, and Han Xiaomao and Han Daimao behind him quickly followed.
When they were still more than a hundred meters away from Grandpa Han, Han Ze said, “Han Yi, call out, otherwise your grandfather will not know that it is us and think we are bad guys.”
Han Yi shouted happily, “Is it Grandpa?”
Grandpa Han was shocked when he heard the voice, and he hurriedly said, “It’s Han Yi, put down the gun quickly, put down the gun quickly.”
The team of one hundred people was all excited, including Han Jingguo, they finally didn’t have to rush anymore.
Han Sanpang and Han Siha rushed to the team of more than one hundred people in a few seconds and stopped.
The team of more than 100 people looked at their lineup, all of them opened their mouths in amazement, including Han Rui.
Han Ze and Han Yi got off Han Sanpang and Han Siha respectively. Grandpa Han excitedly stepped forward and wanted to hug Han Ze, but seeing his expressionless face, he felt uncomfortable for a moment, turned around and hugged Han Yi, and said with red eyes: “Xiao Yi, grandpa finally sees you…”
Han Yi took out a tissue paper to wipe his eyes.
Han Jingguo came over and urged impatiently: “Dad, it’s enough, let’s find a way to hurry up, aren’t you hungry?”
Han Ze glanced at him lightly and asked: “Why are you here?”
Han Jingguo snorted and said: “I’m here to take you back to Beijing.”
Han Ze looked him up and down: “You?”
Han Jingguo was annoyed by his eyes, he stepped forward and asked: “What do you mean?”
Han Ze didn’t have time to pay attention to him, turned around and told Han Sanpang, saying: “Sanpang, get some food out.”
Han Sanpang lazily glanced at the group of people around him. Although he was reluctant, in order to leave a good impression on his grandfather, he still obediently spit out a bunch of food.
A group of people were stunned again, Han Rui looked a little solemn, and the difficulty of the task seemed to have increased.
Han Ze smiled and looked at Grandpa Han, pointed at Han Sanpang and introduced him: “Dad, this is your third grandson Han Sanpang.”
“What?”
Grandpa Han looked at him with wide eyes, and Han Ze pointed at Han Siha: “Fourth grandson Han Siha.” Then it was Han Xiaomao, saying: “The youngest granddaughter, Han Xiaomao.”
Grandpa Han looked at Han Ze in a daze, and Han Ze smiled and said: “Sanpang, Siha, Xiaomao, call grandpa.”
Han Sanpang, Han Siha, and Han Xiaomao moved in front of Grandpa Han. Grandpa Han was frightened and took a step back. They felt wronged. Did grandpa not like them? They took another step forward and shouted together: “Grandpa.”
Grandpa Han: “…”
Others in the team: “…”
Mom, I met a goblin.
Han Jingguo looked at Han Ze and Han Yi tremblingly, as if he wanted to see clearly whether they were goblins in disguise or their real selves.
Lucien On ABRWF Chapter 34.1