586: 9.56 Seize Zhao Bolin

9.56 Seize Zhao Bolin

Yang Tengfei shook his head gently and stepped into the laboratory.  1

The military basecamp used to be one of the most sophisticated research centers for malaria. Later, the sponsor suddenly retracted its support and with insufficient funds, the research center could only be closed permanently. Fortunately, the laboratory was still intact. As such, they only needed to move the stuff from Zhao Bolin's laboratory here for Li Zhu to continue the experiment.

Yang Tengfei did not take into mind Li Zhu's spooked behavior at all. After all, in his impression, this person had always been kinda intimidated by him — on top of his obvious romantic feelings, of course.

He pulled out a can of cold juice from his large pocket and pressed it to Li Zhu's cheek, startling the other. The ice in his tone thawed ever so slightly as he said, "It's getting late. You still haven't finished checking the files yet?"

Li Zhu lowered his eyes to hide the surge of panic within. He clenched his fists and mustered a smile as he received the can juice. "En… there's a lot to learn. I can't rely on Professor Zhao anymore so…" he let his sentence trail off and shrugged dejectedly.

Yang Tengfei paused for a moment before he reached out to pat Li Zhu twice on his head. Such an intimate gesture was totally unlike Yang Tengfei at all! Li Zhu snapped his head up in shock, color rising on his cheek. "C–Commander…?"

"Don't push yourself too hard," he murmured in a deep voice. His gaze was inscrutable as he stared at the blushing youth in front of him. "If you're unable to take on this task, tell me. I will speak to the President on your behalf."

As he expected, Li Zhu sprung up like a cat whose tail was being stepped on. His cheeks puffed up in refusal. "T–There's no need! I can do this! I have Professor Zhao's data with me. I can definitely finish the vaccine in three months!"

"Are you sure?" Yang Tengfei asked again, sounding hesitant.

The more he acted like this, the more provoked Li Zhu was. At the moment, it seemed like his logic was clouded by an unreasonable voice. Why should he be looked down on? Why did Yang Tengfei doubt him? His father was Li Yunru, one of the elite researchers of the government's secret project. His teacher was Zhao Bolin, once-in-a-century prodigy in genetic recombination. He, Li Zhu, definitely would not lose out to both of them! If they could do it, then he also could. The things they could not achieve, Li Zhu would spend his whole life trying to achieve as well!

"I can!" He squared his shoulders and declared loudly. "Commander Yang, I swear that I will definitely create the perfect vaccine in three months!"

"Good." The corner of Yang Tengfei's lips curled in satisfaction. Then without any preamble, he suddenly leaned down to press his lips on the youth's forehead. His warmth breath landed on Li Zhu's skin like a burning mark, sending the latter into great shock. He murmured in that deep, velvety voice of his. "Then I will be relying on you." 

Not giving Li Zhu any time to react, Yang Tengfei turned and walked away. As soon as his back was facing Li Zhu, the sliver of gentleness in his eyes dissipated into nothingness and his lips were pursed tight into thin lines. Everything was going according to plan. Li Zhu was young and naive. Unlike Zhao Bolin, he was very easy to control and manipulate. Commander Yang's eyes flashed in a cruel light as he let out a mocking snort.

On the other hand, Li Zhu, who received the first kiss from his massive crush, could not come to his senses even after a while. It was not until the water vapor on the can juice drenched his palm and caused him to shiver that he snapped out of his trance. Oh my God!! Li Zhu squealed inwardly. Commander Yang had just kissed him! Commander Yang had just kissed him on the forehead!! Was he dreaming?

Tentatively, Li Zhu pinched the inside of his arm and cried out softly from pain. It was not a dream! Goodness… Li Zhu had never held much expectation to begin with but… who could have guessed that Yang Tengfei would actually reciprocate his feelings?! Li Zhu was so happy that a silly grin spread across his face. He could not help but bring his imagination a step further. If only… If only he could fulfill his promise and create the vaccine within the allocated time, then… would Yang Tengfei accept his feelings?

That was very likely!

Li Zhu's entire person was energized and he felt like he could tackle a mountain of problems without fail. Even the earlier depression was also wiped without a trace. However, when he faced the computer which showed the entirety of Zhao Bolin's files, his mood dampened a bit again.

There was nothing… The complete formula for the vaccine, the data about the Zombie King, there was nothing at all!

Colors drained from Li Zhu's face. Even if someone were to beat him to death, he still would not believe that Zhao Bolin was unable to create the vaccine, especially with the existence of Lu Yizhou by his side! With the Zombie King as the perfect sample, how could he fail? Then, there was only one possibility left… Zhao Bolin deliberately hid the files! He… He must have known that today could come and hence, decided to hide and destroy the files rather than letting it fall into another's hands. How vicious!

Li Zhu was unable to think further as to why Zhao Bolin could guard against them so well. His mind was only filled with numerous complicated patterns of DNA. The data in the flashdisk only gave Li Zhu a little insight on the direction of the experiment. At most, the vaccine could only hold on for three days before the recipient started to experience multiple organ failure and destruction of the red blood cells. 

—It was an instant death.

Li Zhu bit his nails nervously. Sweat beaded on his forehead, causing his hair to be stuck on his forehead. Doubt crept into the corner of his heart. Could he do this? Then all of a sudden, he recalled the promise he had made to Yang Tengfei. Dazed, Li Zhu reached out to touch the spot where Commander Yang's lips had touched and a flicker of determination was ignited on his eyes.

He could! He would definitely do this! He would prove to Zhao Bolin, Yang Tengfei and everyone in this world that he, Li Zhu, would be the creator of the vaccine which would save the entire human race! 

You can do this, Li Zhu!

***

The very same night, at 11.30 pm…

Yang Tengfei brought fifty elite soldiers with him in this crucial mission. They were all the most capable, competent and highly-skilled in defeating zombies. This time, he would make sure to repay Zhao Bolin and Lu Yizhou for the humiliation they had given him! 

Rain hammered down on Yang Tengfei's dark helmet, blurring his night vision goggles. However, he had seen enough. His prediction was true, Lu Yizhou and Zhao Bolin must not have discovered the tracker yet. From his hiding position, he could see that the vast runway in front of him was filled with zombies! There were at least a thousand zombies lined up there like a trained undead army! Even the mere sight of it was enough to make Yang Tengfei's blood run cold. In exchange, his eyes burned with even more conviction. No matter what, the Zombie King had to die today!

The fifty soldiers had been divided into five ten-people teams and they had surrounded the abandoned airport.

Yang Tengfei waited for a while as his subordinates sent in one report after another. And then, a report came from the scout. "The situation has been confirmed. Zhao Bolin has been spotted inside the building, on the third floor. I repeat, Zhao Bolin is on the third floor. There are no signs of the Zombie King anywhere. Over."

"Received." Yang Tengfei said. "Don't bother searching for the Zombie King. In this mission, our sole target is Zhao Bolin. Seize Zhao Bolin… and Lu Yizhou will send himself to our doorsteps. No matter what, we have to take Zhao Bolin hostage, understand? Failure is not an option!"

"Yes, sir!"

The rain gradually transformed into fierce downpour as the night deepened. The temperature plunged down and every breath he exhaled formed into thin mist. However, rather than being cold, he could only feel his blood boiling in thrill! Yang Tengfei wiped the rain from his face and crouched silently in the dark like a sleek predator. Right as the clock struck midnight, he sent a firm order, "Go!"

Under the cover of the stormy night, fifty people clad in camouflaged clothing sprung up and dashed toward the abandoned airport!

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