Chapter 561 - 601: We Were Never Supposed to Meet

Song Hongfei’s solution was to find the Base Commander.

In the safety base, no one dares defy the words of the Base Commander. Whether it’s bringing Song Wenwen inside or even a Zombie Emperor, no one would dare say a word.

Logically, bringing a zombie into the safety base is suicidal, as the base is meant to keep zombies out. Allowing them in would defeat its purpose.

No Base Commander would ever do such a thing.

But Song Hongfei believed the Base Commander would help.

He recalled the words the Base Commander had said earlier, subtly referring to his own daughter. At the time, he thought Song Kerou was causing trouble again.

Looking back now, the Base Commander likely knew his daughter had turned into a zombie.

With a determined look, Song Hongfei headed towards the Base Commander’s office building.

"Uncle Song! I finally found you. Your house has been robbed, and Kerou was beaten by bandits. You should hurry back!"

A Superpower Team member in a windbreaker jogged up to Song Hongfei, speaking urgently.

"I’ve looked everywhere and couldn’t find Aunt Song or Brother Ning. Are you all okay?"

There were, naturally, intrigues within the safety base. However, these intrigues didn’t concern or intimidate the people in the villa area.

There were simply too many patrol members in the villa area, including High Rank Superpower Users overseeing everything.

This ensured High Rank Superpower Users wouldn’t fall into human hands within the safety base.

This was the first time such a significant event happened in the villa area.

"We’re fine. I have an urgent matter with the Base Commander. Please handle the house situation."

Song Hongfei smiled calmly, showing no intention of inquiring about the situation at home.

The only person at home was Song Kerou, whose behavior had left them with no affection for her.

Song Hongfei even suspected that the robbery was orchestrated by Song Kerou herself.

With that said, Song Hongfei continued towards the base building.

"Hey— Uncle Song, are you really not going to check? Everyone..."

The team member watched Song Hongfei turn and leave, hurriedly jogging to catch up.

He hesitated, wanting to say more.

But Song Hongfei was determined to find the Base Commander and didn’t stop, waving dismissively at him.

The team member couldn’t catch up to Song Hongfei and had to stop.

"So, what Kerou said was true!"

Sympathy flashed in the team member’s eyes, and he sighed softly.

When the patrol entered the Song household, they didn’t see any robbers but found Song Kerou heavily injured.

Such a beautiful girl was rare in the apocalypse; even with a bit of a tan, she was far prettier than those who deliberately made themselves look ugly.

Thus, everyone was very patient with Song Kerou, even bringing some medicine to apply on her head.

When Song Kerou woke up, she was tearful and sobbing, mentioning she was adopted and not valued at home.

Only then did everyone learn Song Kerou was not their biological child.

In the past, it didn’t seem like the Song Family mistreated Song Kerou, as they seemed to be a loving family.

Now that Song Kerou directly said it, with her pitiful and weak demeanor, most people believed her.

Having grown up in an orphanage, Song Kerou was adept at intrigue and skillful at twisting the truth.

Even the team member familiar with the Song Family now felt they somewhat neglected Song Kerou.

Even an adopted child shouldn’t be so neglected!

Sighing, the team member headed towards the Song family’s villa.

With the rest of the Song Family absent, such a gentle and pitiful girl might have a hard time taking care of herself!

Unknowingly, some men felt their masculine urge to protect surge.

"Bang bang bang!"

Song Hongfei knocked on the Base Commander’s office door.

"Come in."

The Base Commander’s voice remained as cold as ever, devoid of any emotional fluctuation, entirely different from how he was with Leng Yebai.

Switching from a cheerful fool to a cold lone wolf.

Song Hongfei opened the door and stepped in, sneaking a cautious glance around before gently closing the door after confirming they were alone.

For added security, he locked the door again.

The Base Commander observed Song Hongfei’s actions without any reaction, secure in his absolute power and unafraid of tricks.

Besides, he had already guessed why Song Hongfei was seeking him.

Casting a casual glance at the hem of Song Hongfei’s clothes, his eyes deepened slightly.

There was a smear of black blood on them.

"Base Commander, I need your help with something."

Rubbing his fingers, Song Hongfei wore a flattering smile.

"Speak."

The Base Commander’s expression was inscrutable, his hand in his pocket, idly rubbing a pocket watch, his face revealing nothing.

"Before that, I want to ask, did the Base Commander already know Wenwen had turned into a..."

Song Hongfei couldn’t bring himself to say the word "zombie," especially in connection with his beautiful, beloved daughter.

"You’ve seen her. What do you think?"

The Base Commander pulled the pocket watch from his pocket, gently opening it, his eyes filled with deep nostalgia as he gazed at the photo inside.

"No matter what she becomes, she is our Song Family’s daughter. We will never abandon her and will not regret any decision we’ve made."

Song Hongfei spoke with firm conviction, without the slightest hesitation.

Even if harboring their own daughter led to unfortunate events, so be it.

That was the fate they deserved from the start.

As a family, they were meant to be together. Even knowing potential future hardships, each person understood what they were doing and what they would face.

They would never regret their choices.

"Don’t you think she’s no longer herself?"

When the Base Commander said this, there was a moment of conflict in his eyes.

Whether the "she" the Base Commander referred to was the same as Song Hongfei’s "she," only the Base Commander knew.

"She’s always been herself."

Song Hongfei’s eyes showed no conflict, remaining unwavering from the start.

"We weren’t meant to meet in the first place. This encounter is already a luxury. Since it’s so hard-won, why dwell on what she’s become now?"

"Besides, if she isn’t herself, who else could she be? She is herself."

Song Hongfei’s words echoed in the Base Commander’s mind.

We weren’t meant to meet in the first place.

This sentence struck the softest spot in the Base Commander’s heart.

In a daze, the Base Commander seemed to return to the past.

The elegant, beautiful woman who grew from a girl to his wife, and then lay motionless in an ice coffin...

"If you’re truly determined, I can help you. But you must ensure she doesn’t harm anyone in the base and she must not be seen by anyone."

The Base Commander rubbed his temple, his voice low but giving Song Hongfei great reassurance.

A promise from the Base Commander would not be broken.

"Alright, thank you, Base Commander. Although I’m far less powerful than you, I will help you with anything in the future," Song Hongfei said seriously.