Why Won’t the Heroine Break Up With Me? [Quick Transmigration] - Chapter 12

Having decided to join the patrol team, Tang Congyue thought of asking Zhu Yaqin for details. However, considering the tense confrontation she had just had with Zhao Jinhe, it didn’t seem appropriate to approach Zhu Yaqin right now.

For the first time, Tang Congyue felt a sense of hesitation.

Seeing Tang Congyue raise her hand to rub her temple, Yun Li asked with concern, “What’s wrong? Do you have a headache?”

“Not really.” Tang Congyue didn’t want to burden Yun Li with these complicated matters. “I was just thinking about the patrol team.”

Ah, the patrol team…

“Why not ask Zhu Yaqin? Isn’t she a member of the patrol team?”

“Yes, I’ll ask her later.”

“Alright.”

Yun Li, feeling a bit bored, pulled out her fully charged phone and idly started playing a single-player game.

Tang Congyue watched quietly from the side, only offering guidance when Yun Li struggled to clear a level.

Time passed little by little. Just as Yun Li’s phone battery dropped to half, showing 50% remaining, a shadow fell over them.

Yun Li and Tang Congyue looked up simultaneously to see Zhu Yaqin’s familiar face.

At the sight of Zhu Yaqin, Yun Li immediately put away her phone and flashed a bright, radiant smile.

“Zhu Yaqin, you’re here!”

Unexpectedly, the very person they had intended to seek out had come to them. This was the perfect opportunity to ask about the patrol team.

Yun Li was exceptionally beautiful, and her dazzling smile stunned Zhu Yaqin, who had a weakness for good looks.

So… so pretty…

No wonder she’s the department belle of the Chinese Department!

And she even makes men and women fight over her!

For a moment, Zhu Yaqin admired Yun Li, but then it occurred to her that such a beautiful woman, without the protection of a strong individual in this cruel apocalypse, might…

Zhu Yaqin didn’t want to dwell on that thought and shifted her gaze to Tang Congyue.

Tang Congyue wasn’t as stunning as Yun Li, but she was still attractive. However, her perpetually pale complexion made her look sickly and fragile, the very image of a delicate, ailing beauty. Yet, recalling how Tang Congyue had swiftly kicked and saved her life yesterday, Zhu Yaqin realized that appearances could be deceiving.

“Good afternoon,” Zhu Yaqin said with a smile.

“Good afternoon,” Yun Li replied before Tang Congyue could speak. “You’ve joined the patrol team, right? Could you tell us about it?”

Huh?

They were asking about the patrol team?

Zhu Yaqin immediately perked up. “The patrol team currently has fourteen members, divided into three squads. They patrol around the cafeteria in shifts, morning, noon, and night. After completing a patrol shift, each person receives one jin of monster meat. If they successfully kill a monster, they get ten jin!”

Yun Li’s peach-blossom eyes widened slightly.

That sounds pretty good, doesn’t it?!

“What about weapons? The patrol team must have weapons, right?” Yun Li continued.

“Yes, Zhao Jinhe and the others provide knives, though most of them are kitchen knives.”

This meant close combat was necessary when fighting monsters.

At this thought, Yun Li glanced worriedly at Tang Congyue.

Noticing Yun Li’s expression, Zhu Yaqin seemed to understand something, her eyes lighting up. “Are you asking because you’re planning to join the patrol team?”

Seeing Tang Congyue nod, Zhu Yaqin was even more delighted, but soon her smile froze on her lips.

Tang Congyue and Zhao Jinhe were on bad terms. Would Zhao Jinhe still be willing to let Tang Congyue join the patrol team?

Zhu Yaqin couldn’t help but worry, though she didn’t show it.

“Is your patrol team still recruiting?” Yun Li asked.

“They probably are.”

But whether they would accept Tang Congyue, she didn’t know.

“I see,” Yun Li said thoughtfully before changing the subject. “Zhu Yaqin, have you eaten monster meat too?”

Zhu Yaqin was momentarily taken aback, then nodded.

Yun Li blinked her peach-blossom eyes curiously. “Is it tasty?”

Zhu Yaqin remained silent for a few seconds before answering, “To be honest, monster meat is the most delicious meat I’ve ever tasted.”

Oh?

That was quite the response!

Perhaps noticing Yun Li’s surprise, Zhu Yaqin gave a bitter smile. “At first, I couldn’t really accept the idea of eating monster meat, but after trying it, I realized Zhao Jinhe and the others were right. Monster meat is delicious, and after eating it, I could clearly feel that my strength had increased a little.”

Speaking of this, Zhu Yaqin found it quite remarkable. “Once Tang Congyue joins the patrol team, you’ll get to taste monster meat too. Oh, and I’ve heard from others that not all monsters are ugly, there are plenty that look normal, so don’t be afraid.”

Hearing this, Yun Li secretly breathed a sigh of relief and felt less averse to the idea of monster meat.

Zhu Yaqin then turned to Tang Congyue. “When do you plan to join the patrol team?”

“Right now is fine.”

“Alright, then I’ll take you downstairs.”

Zhu Yaqin and Tang Congyue stood up, but Yun Li remained firmly seated. She tugged lightly on Tang Congyue’s sleeve and shook it gently. “I won’t go. I’ll wait here for you to come back.”

“Okay,” Tang Congyue patted her head. “I’ll be back soon.”

“Mm-hmm.”

As Tang Congyue and Zhu Yaqin went downstairs, Zhu Yaqin couldn’t help but remark, “You two have such a good relationship.”

In response, Tang Congyue gave a faint “Mm,” but upon closer observation, one could see the corners of her lips curling up slightly.

…

By the time Tang Congyue and Zhu Yaqin reached the first floor, Zhao Jinhe was nowhere to be seen.

Zhu Yaqin breathed a sigh of relief and then cheerfully led Tang Congyue to a man.

Tang Congyue recognized him, he was the man who often followed Zhao Jinhe and had once shown off his biceps to them.

“Brother Luo,” Zhu Yaqin greeted him.

Luo Zhibo saw Zhu Yaqin and instinctively smiled, but when he noticed Tang Congyue behind her, his smile faded slightly.

“Xiao Zhu, what’s up?”

“Where’s Brother Zhao?”

“Brother Zhao went out with the patrol team.”

“I see…”

“Do you need something from him?”

“Well, I have a friend who wants to join the patrol team. Are you still recruiting?”

Oh ho.

Luo Zhibo didn’t need to think twice to know that Zhu Yaqin’s “friend” was Tang Congyue.

This woman had some nerve. She’d just been challenging Zhao Jinhe, and now she wanted to join their patrol team? And with her slender arms and legs, wouldn’t she be the first to get eaten if they encountered a monster?

Better to just send her away…

Just as that thought crossed his mind, Luo Zhibo suddenly had a flash of inspiration, clearly thinking of something, and let out a sly chuckle.

“Brother Luo?” Zhu Yaqin called out to him.

“I’m here, I’m here! If you want to join the patrol team, that’s fine! But let me make this clear, if anything happens, we won’t be held responsible!”

“We understand that, Brother Luo. Don’t worry, my friend is quite skilled.”

Luo Zhibo didn’t believe a word of Zhu Yaqin’s nonsense. This woman was not only slender and delicate but also looked sickly, how skilled could she possibly be?

“Right now, both Team A and Team C are full. If your friend wants to join, she’ll have to go to Team B.”

Zhu Yaqin was momentarily taken aback before quickly replying, “Wasn’t Team B already full before?”

“Not anymore. If she doesn’t want to join, then there’s no other option.” Luo Zhibo waved his hand dismissively.

At that moment, Tang Congyue spoke up, “What does Team B mean?”

“Team B is responsible for patrol duties from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. If you’re scared, then get lost!” Luo Zhibo was being fierce now, but deep down, he hoped Tang Congyue would join Team B. That way, if she ran into danger, their Brother Zhao would no longer have a love rival, right?

The more he thought about it, the more pleased Luo Zhibo became, his eyes shifting slyly.

Hearing this, Zhu Yaqin also looked at Tang Congyue with a troubled expression.

Tang Congyue’s expression remained unchanged from start to finish, which made Luo Zhibo, who was observing her closely, feel rather disappointed.

“So, are you joining or not?”

“I’m joining.”

Zhu Yaqin snapped her head toward Tang Congyue, only to hear her utter another calm sentence.

“Team B, I’ll join.”