165 - Cinderella’s Dream: Together Forever

Title: Garbage Alpha in a Post-Apocalypse Novel - Chapter 165 "You think I'll stop what I'm doing just because she said so? Do you think her words are sacred decrees? Besides, have you even considered how far the basement is from here? Do you really think she can control everything?" The bald man sneered, clearly disregarding Chen Wan's words. He then turned his gaze towards the three women standing across from him. "So, ladies, are you going to act on your own, or should I give you a hand?" "You, there are so many people in the warehouse. You won't succeed," one woman retorted, gritting her teeth. "Hahaha, do you really think the alphas here are going to help you? Let me tell you, they can't wait to watch along with me and maybe even partake in the spoils." The bald man's expression grew even more exuberant. A woman in a suit then shifted her glance towards a man wearing a white shirt beneath a padded jacket. "Xiao Shi, I was your supervisor in the same department before, we're acquaintances. You're not going to side with them, are you?" The man named Xiao Shi glanced at the bald man, his chest heaving intensely. With a frown, he pointed at the woman in the suit, "Acquaintances? Do you even dare to say that? Director Song, before the apocalypse, did you ever even give us mere subordinates a proper look? You never bothered with the male alphas in the company, and now you suddenly want to act familiar with me? Let me tell you, we're not acquainted. Don't try to get close with me." The bald man observed the scene with keen interest, a playful smile growing on his face, as if he'd thought of something amusing. He chuckled and addressed Xiao Shi, "Hey, you're called Xiao Shi, right?" "Yes," Xiao Shi replied, surprised that the bald man spoke to him. "So, before the apocalypse, was your Director Song one of those aloof female powerhouses who wouldn't even spare a glance at people like us?" the bald man continued. "Yes, I've never seen an alpha who caught Director Song's eye. She always looked down on those she deemed less capable," Xiao Shi stated, his gaze fixed firmly on Director Song. Satisfied, the bald man's grin widened further, "Isn't now the perfect time to teach her a lesson? The proud and cold Director never gave you a second look, but now you're in control. Just imagine conquering her, humiliating her. The thought alone is thrilling. I'll leave the first opportunity to you." Xiao Shi, taken aback by the bald man's proposition, hesitated for a moment before his expression twisted with anger, undoing two buttons on his shirt, mumbling to himself, "That's right, it's the apocalypse now. Power is paramount. Director Song, weren't you always so superior? Fine, I'll satisfy you." Xiao Shi appeared agitated, as if provoked, with eyes reddened by envy and resentment. Why, before the apocalypse, was he just a lowly employee at the company? Why wouldn't these so-called goddesses even give him a glance? Why was he always disregarded? But now, with the apocalyptic chaos in Beijing, he was experiencing the satisfaction of the societal collapse present in other cities. With these thoughts, Xiao Shi rolled up his sleeves and started towards Director Song, swearing at the two female Omegas standing behind her, "You two better get out of the way if you don't want to join in. My interest lies only with Director Song. Just imagining her begging beneath me excites me. Bald Man, from now on, I'll follow your lead. Tell me what to do, and I'll do it. You'll be my big brother." "No problem, brother. This Director Song, I'll let you have her first." The bald man let out a delighted chuckle. Director Song was drenched in cold sweat, looking nervously at Xiao Shi, trying to reason with him, "Xiao Shi, don't let him provoke you. You're a good person. You can't do such things. Once you cross that line, there's no going back." "Going back? What is there to go back to in an apocalypse? I think it's wonderful." Xiao Shi charged towards Director Song. Before the apocalypse, he was just a low-level employee. If it weren't for the end of the world, he would never have had the chance to get close to Director Song, even by such disgraceful means. Desires and depravity in the human heart are immeasurable. Even in a law-abiding society, crimes persist, so what more now? All the filth and wretchedness emerged to the surface, and what was typically visible was just the tip of the iceberg. In the moment Xiao Shi lunged at Director Song, the warehouse door burst open with a resounding "bang" from outside. The heavy iron door flew off its hinges, crashing onto the concrete floor with a thud that echoed like a death knell. Had the zombies in the building not been cleared, the noise would have drawn every undead creature within earshot. Chen Wan entered the warehouse with Qin Ke and others. Her cold gaze settled on the hand gripping Director Song’s collar, prompting Xiao Shi to instinctively release his hold. Facing Chen Wan, Xiao Shi's legs trembled, his voice frantic, "It wasn't me, I didn't do anything. It was the bald man who incited me. Don't kill me, please." Chen Wan gave Xiao Shi only a fleeting glance before her eyes shifted to the bald man. The bald man, having lost his cool, jumped down from the table he was sitting on, bending to speak to Chen Wan. "Sis, why are you here? This has nothing to do with me. It was Xiao Shi's lust, and he said his boss was difficult. Now that it's the apocalypse, he wanted to humiliate his once-high and mighty boss. I've just been sitting here. I didn't do anything." "No, he was the one who seduced me into doing it. I didn't intend to harm Director Song," Xiao Shi interjected, pointing at the bald man. Chen Wan's gaze turned to Xiao Shi, her eyes as indifferent as if looking at trash. "He seduced you? If you didn't harbor such filthy thoughts, how could you be so easily led astray? You make it sound noble, but aren't you just absolving yourself?" "No, no, I was misled by him. And I didn't lay a hand on her; I only touched her collar," Xiao Shi stammered in self-defense. "What? Do you feel wronged? Trash." Chen Wan sneered lightly. "I've always tried to mind my own business because I'm ill-tempered, unlike Qi Jing, who tolerates you ungrateful wolves. But I can't overlook certain things. If you force my hand, don't blame me for being ruthless." Chen Wan stated while drawing a pistol from behind her waist. The bald man and Xiao Shi were both terrified, but the bald man assumed Chen Wan wouldn't actually kill him. After all, she had only slain those on the verge of turning into zombies, and he figured pleading his case and behaving might spare him. "Sis, please spare us this time. I really didn't do anything. It was Xiao Shi who acted, not me. Please forgive me, I won't dare again." The bald man pleaded, falling to his knees before Chen Wan. Seeing this, Xiao Shi also knelt, and Chen Wan turned her gaze to the three women standing nearby. "What do you think? Should we let them go?" Director Song and her companions frowned at the two kneeling men. Director Song gritted her teeth and spoke, "We can't let them go. The fact that they acted proves they have such intentions. People like them are a danger to everyone." Chen Wan nodded slightly in agreement, then asked the others sitting at the back, "What about you? What do you think?" The people in the back remained silent, seemingly indifferent, or perhaps afraid of saying the wrong thing, fearing repercussions if the bald man were let go. Chen Wan chuckled softly, her tone laced with sarcasm, "Is it indifference? Only caring about yourself and not others, huh? That's why I call you ungrateful wolves." The seated crowd blushed with embarrassment under Chen Wan's censure, yet none dared to reply. After loading the bullets and unlocking the safety, she handed the gun to Director Song, saying, "It's your choice whether to let them live or die. I've done my part by stopping the violence, but it's up to you what happens next. But remember, next time we might not arrive so promptly. I'm not interested in saving ungrateful wolves." Director Song turned pale, understanding Chen Wan's meaning. She was indeed part of the crowd of selfish individuals who, when the mutated rats came, focused only on their own escape, ignoring Qi Jing’s plight and even allowing others to ridicule and bully him without speaking up. Director Song knew Chen Wan wasn't joking. Trembling, she lifted the gun, and Xiao Shi crawled forward, crying, trying to cling to Director Song's leg, only for Chen Wan to kick him away. "Pathetic. Now you know how to beg for mercy. If Director Song had begged you earlier, would you have spared her? I only see you getting more excited when hurting others." Director Song initially hesitated, her finger lingering on the trigger. But after hearing Chen Wan's words, she gritted her teeth and pulled the trigger. Xiao Shi was close enough that, despite it being Director Song's first time handling a gun and her hand trembling, the bullet hit Xiao Shi in the chest. After the first shot, tears began to spill uncontrollably from Director Song's eyes. She fired three more times in quick succession, the "bang bang bang" echoing until Xiao Shi was no longer moving. Seeing the situation turn dire, the bald man attempted to flee. Chen Wan, without a second thought, grabbed a nearby storage box and hurled it powerfully at him. The box, regardless of its contents, struck him forcefully, knocking him flat. With the box pinning him down, the excruciating pain rendered him incapable of getting up. Shortly after, he heard the sound of gunshots nearby. Warmth spread across his back, as if something was flowing out of his body, and he soon lay lifeless on the ground. Chen Wan calmly took the gun back from Director Song, securing the safety and tucking it back into her waistband. With a glance around the room, she addressed the group, "I didn't want to interfere in your affairs, but with alphas and Omegas mixed together like this, problems are bound to arise sooner or later. So now, all alphas move to the left, Omegas and betas to the right. Move quickly and don't test my patience." Director Song, shaken by the sight of the two bodies, could barely stand. Supported by the two Omegas beside her, she managed to return to the group. Chen Wan assessed the group: there were about ten alphas and more than twenty Omegas and betas. She continued, "From now on, alphas will stay here and Omegas and betas in the warehouse opposite. This separation will prevent further issues. Supplies will be divided equally; since there are more Omegas and betas, they can take a bit more resources. Alright, Omegas and betas, start moving the supplies." Hearing Chen Wan's instructions, the Omegas and betas appeared relieved at the prospect of moving away from the male alphas, eagerly beginning to relocate the goods. At that moment, a five-year-old boy darted out from the crowd, clutching a fruit knife. With the knife pointed at Chen Wan, he charged forward, yelling, "I'm going to avenge my grandma and kill you!"