The three suddenly understood.
"So that's how it is. I was wondering, if this kid didn't have the strength, but the seven floors of experts from the Civilian Association were indeed held back, wouldn't that mean he still had seven floors of experts under him?"
Qiu Wenying sighed, finally clearing up her confusion.
Before this, this doubt had made her remain cautious of Li Chonglou.
After all, whether it was the former or the latter, it indicated that this person was not simple, and such a figure naturally had to be treated with care.
But now, it seemed there was no need for that at all.
"So we've given up on our candidate directly?"
"Give up. His strength and the risks we have to bear can't be balanced."
The few people quickly reached a consensus and shifted their target candidate to Wu Di and the other two.
"It seems that among the newcomers, only these three might be of some use. Let's try to approach them first."
On the other side.
On the way to the cafeteria, Wu Di and the other two also removed their vigilance towards Li Chonglou. Liu Tixing's eyes even regained a peculiar glint, as if he had some hidden thoughts about Li Chonglou again.
"Let's walk faster, that's our welfare meal. Every meal we eat is one less."
Liu Tianzhi urged from the front. Wu Di rolled his eyes.
"That's a strange thing to say, as if we won't be able to eat in the future."
Then Wu Di noticed Liu Tixing in thought and couldn't help but ask, "Tixing? What are you thinking about again?"
"Oh, nothing, I'm just thinking about how to manage this time."
Wu Di breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I thought you were still thinking about that kid's matters. It's all in the past. We still need to focus on the present."
Liu Tixing nodded. After Wu Di caught up, a shadow flashed in his eyes.
All in the past? Is it really all in the past?
On the other side, after everyone had left, Li Chonglou followed behind them, ready to experience this so-called welfare meal.
"Brother Li!"
A familiar voice suddenly came from behind. Li Chonglou turned his head and saw Chen Pingfan.
"Brother Li, you're finally here. I knew you wouldn't die so easily!"
Chen Pingfan said as he walked towards him with some excitement.
However, his expression didn't seem to be very good, as if he had suffered many injuries.
His aura was also unstable.
Li Chonglou's brow immediately furrowed, and he asked directly, "What happened? How did you end up like this?"
Chen Pingfan was also a trainee who passed the exam this time, so he should have been treated the same as Wu Di and the others.
But when Li Chonglou saw Wu Di and the others, he felt something was wrong because he couldn't find him among them!
As expected, when he asked, Chen Pingfan's expression immediately became unnatural.
"Well, it's not their fault. It was to protect myself that I voluntarily gave up those benefits and let them have them."
Chen Pingfan lowered his head slightly and explained the whole story.
What, they didn't believe he would die? Perhaps there was a slight thought of that in their hearts, but the way this guy acted was completely different.
At that time, only he had acted with Li Chonglou. After returning this time, while still on the plane, Chen Pingfan had already sensed everyone's attitude towards him.
That clear division of factions, the feeling of distancing themselves!
It wasn't until they arrived at the sub-base and learned the rules here that Chen Pingfan understood that if he didn't do something, his life here would likely be very difficult in the future.
So, he took the initiative to find Wu Di and the other two, offering all his personnel benefits as a price, hoping that the three would help him break away from his previous association with Li Chonglou.
Originally, Li Chonglou should have been angry upon hearing this, after all, this was a way of drawing a line between them.
In a sense, this was also a form of betrayal.
However, on the whole, Chen Pingfan's choice was understandable.
After all, the person was dead, and they were not sworn brothers. No, even if they were sworn brothers, they wouldn't need to go against everyone for a dead person.
Even if Li Chonglou were in his place, he would make the same choice.
Moreover, if one were to be precise, this time it was also his fault for implicating him.
Thinking of this, Li Chonglou suddenly grinned.
Chen Pingfan didn't understand, but a bad feeling suddenly arose in his heart.
"Brother Li, what are you..."
Li Chonglou patted his shoulder and smiled, "Brother Chen, you've had a rough time these past few days, but it's okay. Now that I'm here, we are still a solid alliance!"
Chen Pingfan's face suddenly changed. Alliance? What alliance? I agonized for so long before coming to see you, just to tell you that we should temporarily dissolve our relationship!
However, before he could retort, Li Chonglou suddenly shouted, "Brother Chen, don't worry! With me here, you definitely won't suffer!"
This shout directly attracted the attention of Fan Li and the other four from the furthest distance.
Fan Li's brows immediately furrowed, "This guy is openly forming factions?"
If this were any other person, it wouldn't be a big deal. But when the person involved was Li Chonglou, it was different.
All four of them knew very well that the entire General Bureau, no, even the entire Shangjing, had people who were dissatisfied with him. In a sense, he was surrounded by enemies everywhere.
For such a person, let alone forming an alliance, even being a casual friend with him would require careful consideration to see if one could withstand the pressure!
For a moment, all four couldn't help but look at Chen Pingfan with newfound respect.
This guy has some courage!
Even the furthest of them could see it, so Wu Di and the others naturally saw this scene.
Liu Tixing said coldly, "I knew this guy was unreliable. As soon as someone shows up, he immediately switches sides!"
Wu Di chuckled, "It doesn't matter. Haven't we done anything yet? And we've gotten a few days for free."
"Hmph."
Liu Tixing's expression remained cold, whether it was because Chen Pingfan was a turncoat, or because Chen Pingfan was Li Chonglou's turncoat.
However, the one who reacted the most was undoubtedly Chen Pingfan, the person directly involved.
After Li Chonglou spoke, he realized something was wrong, but it was too late. After Li Chonglou finished speaking, and he noticed the coldness in Liu Tixing's eyes, his face was filled with a bitter smile.
His whole body drooped, and his hands hung down.
He looked like a defeated rooster.
"I say, Brother Li, you don't have to set me up like this."
"Chen Pingfan, I don't think I've offended you in any way."
His wronged eyes were filled with resentment.
However, Li Chonglou pretended not to see it and put an arm around his shoulder.
"What are you saying? Have you forgotten what happened on Donghai Island?"