Soon, the Su family of three sank again into uncertainty about the future.
They heard on the plane that not only their country but the whole world was in chaos.
Every nation had collapsed into anarchy, with none spared.
More than eighty percent of cities had fallen, with about half the population vanished.
More frighteningly, this was the most optimistic estimate.
Humanity was entering a new era, where people would coexist with zombies and monsters.
As ordinary people, the Su family felt powerless, passively accepting their fate.
The first question looming: What now?
They hadn't brought much cash, and it was doubtful if cash still had value. In unfamiliar Dongdu, where would they live?
They couldn't sleep on the streets, could they?
This thought gave Su Zhenguo a headache and filled him with despair about the future.
As an official, Su Zhenguo was sensitive — what would the new order be like amid social collapse?
He was not naive enough to believe higher-ups would care for homeless people like them.
While Su Zhenguo was lost in thought, a group approached — senior officers and white-coated researchers, escorting a tall, beautiful woman, all smiling respectfully.
Seeing this star-like figure, the Su family was stunned.
She was Su Ya, their eldest daughter!
Su Zhenguo's eyes widened, hardly believing it was his daughter.
He clearly saw a lieutenant general bowing obsequiously to Su Ya with a flattering smile.
Lieutenant General was a high-ranking officer commanding tens of thousands, especially powerful in this chaotic apocalypse.
Yet now he was flattering Su Ya?
Was this really his daughter?
Su Zhenguo almost did not recognize her, wondering if it was just a resemblance.
Su Ya saw her family and ran over excitedly.
"Dad, Mom, little sister!"
"Su Ya, is it really you?!"
Su Zhenguo and Yuan Lu finally dared to recognize her, tears streaming with joy, hugging her tightly.
In the apocalypse, seeing loved ones was the greatest happiness!
Su Yue happily hugged Su Ya, the family reunited joyfully.
The lieutenant general quietly watched, patiently waiting before speaking: "Miss Su, the car is ready."
Su Ya nodded and introduced him to her father:
"Dad, this is Lieutenant General Meng Mi, deputy chief of the Southeast Military District's highest office, head of Dongdu South Garrison Headquarters.
The soldiers who escorted you were sent by him."
Su Zhenguo's heart surged with waves of shock.
Deputy chief of the highest office of the Southeast Military District!
A big figure!
Almost one of the top three power holders there!
He hurriedly stepped forward, shaking Meng Mi's hand respectfully.
"Thank you, Lieutenant General Meng. I'm Su Zhenguo, deputy director of Anyang City Reform Commission..."
He was just a small official; Anyang City likely no longer existed.
Effectively, he was just an ordinary citizen now.
And this man was a lieutenant general commanding tens of thousands.
Yet Meng Mi was very approachable, even intentionally friendly, shaking Su Zhenguo's hands warmly.
Laughing, he said, "Hello, Section Chief Su. We're about the same age; I'm a few years older.
Let's call each other brothers, huh, Brother Su?"
Meng Mi's warmth unsettled Su Zhenguo a bit.
He hadn't expected such closeness but guessed it was due to Su Ya.
But now was no time for probing.
Though not one to curry favor, Su Zhenguo knew keeping good relations with a big figure in the apocalypse was wise.
He quickly nodded, "It's my honor, Brother Meng!"
"Ha ha ha!" Meng Mi laughed, hinting, "No, Brother Su, I think you don't know — it's my honor to call you brother!"
Then Meng Mi smiled at Su Ya:
"Miss Su, when you meet the young master, please say a good word for me."
The Su family was bewildered; who was this young master that even Meng Mi was so eager to flatter?
Su Ya smiled sweetly and nodded, saying, "Don't worry, Lieutenant General Meng, I know what to say."
"Thank you, thank you!"
Meng Mi was ecstatic, personally escorting the Su family from the isolation area.
Su Ya showed no arrogance despite such flattery.
She knew Meng Mi wasn't afraid of her but revered Qin Jun, the future leader of the Qin Family!
Her power derived from Qin Jun.
If she forgot this and thought she was a big shot, she would surely suffer.
She understood Qin Jun well.
He didn't mind others piggybacking on his name for power.
But if any such foxes thought to overstep, the consequences would be severe.
Qin Jun could lift her from an ordinary college girl to the heavens, or cast her into hell.
Su Ya was clear on this.
Her status among these big shots like Meng Mi was merely an extension of Qin Jun's authority.
Seeing Su Ya so clear-headed, not losing herself to flattery, Meng Mi grew to admire her.
Though high-ranking in Dongdu's Qin Family, he still ran around doing trivial favors for Su Ya solely because of Qin Jun's backing.
As for Su Ya herself, he hadn't paid much attention to her.
She was just a lucky woman favored by Qin Jun.
With Qin Jun's status, there would surely be many women coming and going; Su Ya might soon disappear.
But now Meng Mi realized this woman was extraordinary.
Recognizing one's place is easy to say but hard to do.
Su Zhenguo should learn from her...
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