Apocalypse: I Can See the HP Bar, Killing Monsters Drops Loot

After Wang Tao safely returned to the military base, Bai Hao, Ding Yuqin, and the others all breathed a sigh of relief.

Although Wang Tao hadn't been out for long this time, not even a full two days, their worries never ceased.

After all, this trip was to the Capital City over a thousand kilometers away, a place known as one of the nation's most terrifying cities before any news was cut off. Now, a month into the Apocalypse, no one knew what the Capital City was like, but it was definitely more terrifying than before.

Now that Wang Tao has returned safely and brought back the person he wanted to rescue, everyone could finally relax.

However, when Qu Shilin came down the plane holding onto Wang Tao's arm and intimately called him "husband," the expressions on Ding Yuqin and the several women's faces froze instantly.

Could it be that Wang Tao was already married before the Apocalypse, and this beautiful woman was his original wife? But Wang Tao never mentioned it; he wouldn't lie about something like this, right?

They knew that with Wang Tao's abilities, having many female confidants was normal, but having an original wife was different. If they were all female confidants, they would all have equal status, but with an original wife, they would all be subordinate...

Qu Shilin didn't pay much attention to the people who picked them up at first; she was only interested in Wang Tao and her research. But seeing those pretty women's slightly stiff expressions now, she could guess their identities, so she tiptoed and whispered in Wang Tao's ear:

"Are those beauties your wives from your previous life?"

Qu Shilin deliberately emphasized the word "wives."

Although she used a teasing tone and knew about Wang Tao's flirtatious nature from the serum formula, she still felt a little sour in her heart... It seemed she had already put herself into the role of Wang Tao's wife.

"Yes."

Wang Tao shrugged and admitted.

"As expected, truly a flirt!" Qu Shilin pursed her lips, then asked in a low voice, "Do they know that you've experienced Time Travel?"

"Besides you, no one else knows."

Wang Tao explained with a smile.

With his current strength, he wasn't afraid of exposing his identity as a reborn, but there was no need to.

And after hearing that only she knew about this, Qu Shilin felt inexplicably happy in her heart; this was a secret known only to the two of them!

Then her eyeballs rolled and she whispered again:

"Since they don't know, we're a 'perfect match'! So I've decided, I'm going to steal you from them! Even if I can't steal you away, I won't let them have you easily either!"

Looking at Qu Shilin's determined face, Wang Tao tapped her head lightly in exasperation.

"Come on, you're not interested in these things. Your interest lies in research, or perhaps you want to research me? In any case, you definitely won't do that."

"..."

Qu Shilin opened her mouth, looking at Wang Tao's handsome face, she felt like jumping up and taking a bite.

But she had to admit, Wang Tao really understood her; they were indeed an old married couple from the previous life!

On the other side, seeing Wang Tao and Qu Shilin laughing and chatting, the few women felt a little sour in their hearts. Even if Qu Shilin wasn't Wang Tao's wife from before the Apocalypse, it seemed she now had the potential to become the main wife. Thinking about how they occasionally schemed against each other over such things, only to be outflanked, made them feel even more bitter.

Wang Tao introduced Qu Shilin to a few people.

"This is Qu Shilin, my good friend."

Although Wang Tao didn't know what the women were thinking, he didn't directly say Qu Shilin was his wife; everyone was a good friend, treated equally.

"Hello! I've heard about you from Wang Tao!"

Qu Shilin greeted the women with a bright smile.

Actually, she wasn't too concerned about such matters. In the previous life, she joked about needing to take the lead in front of other women about the formula, but she knew her own personality and wouldn't dwell too much on such things. Research was her passion.

The women were temporarily relieved to see that Qu Shilin seemed easy to talk to. However, there was still some resentment in their eyes when they looked at Wang Tao.

Wang Tao ignored them and went on to introduce He Jijun's family and the other researchers to everyone.

"Wuyang Military Base welcomes you all to join us! Once you are here, you're family!"

Bai Hao only knew that Wang Tao went to pick up friends, not realizing Wang Tao would bring back the nation's top laboratory talents. Now seeing these talents, he was overjoyed.

After all, they were the ones who developed the inhibitors, and as long as they were alive, there might still be a chance to develop a zombie virus antidote or a vaccine in the future!

Bai Hao personally went to arrange accommodation for them, while Wang Tao took He Jijun and Qu Shilin back to his own place.

An area within the military base was specifically designated for Wang Tao, with no soldiers allowed inside; even Bai Hao needed prior notice to enter.

This was also out of respect for Wang Tao; without him, they probably wouldn't have made it to the military base alive. Plus, Wang Tao was their base's strongest individual and deserved special treatment.

However, as soon as they entered, Qu Shilin came to Wang Tao with an outstretched hand: "Where's the equipment you brought for me?"

Seeing Qu Shilin's eager face, Wang Tao couldn't help but chuckle.

"Take a rest first, there's still a welcome gathering arranged for you later."