Apocalypse: I'm the Landlady of the Refuge

Chapter 97: Chapter 97: Discussing Strategies

Chapter 97: Chapter 97: Discussing Strategies

Ji Wanwan looked at Wu Xun with a complex expression, then nodded slightly after a moment. “It’s good that you have such determination!”

But Wu Xun was right; now that she knew the Baize Union was planning an attack, naturally, she couldn’t just sit and wait for doom.

She immediately asked 001 to notify the squad members to head to the meeting room to discuss countermeasures.

As key personnel in undercover and counter-intelligence operations, Wu Xun and Wen Yuheng, though not members of the squad, also went to the Inner City.

When everyone had arrived, there was someone in the meeting room who was not a member of the squad—

Ming Jing.

When 001 went to the villa to inform Ji Xing, Ming Jing was playing games with Ji Xing. Hearing that there was an emergency meeting, Ji Xing instinctively asked 001 a few questions.

Upon learning that the base was facing a crisis, Ming Jing immediately stated that he was also part of the base and wanted to participate in the operation.

Considering that Ming Jing was also a superpower awakener and his Superpower Level was not low, Ji Xing took the initiative to bring Ming Jing along. 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

Seeing Ming Jing, Ji Wanwan didn’t say much and directly started with the main topic, “I believe 001 has already briefly explained the purpose of this meeting when notifying everyone to come here.

“Ever since we came back from the underground casino, I knew the Baize Union would not rest easy, but I didn’t expect them to be so impatient.”

To save time in the meeting, Ji Wanwan directly controlled the pace this time. “According to the information conveyed by Cheng Hao, the Baize Union will launch an attack on us in three days. Now that Cheng Hao has escaped from the union to the base, they wouldn’t be unaware that their attack plan has been exposed. What do you think, will they change the attack time because of this?”

Zhou Kai was always the quickest to organize his thoughts and provide key answers. “The Baize Union is large and unwieldy, and even ordinary members can learn about the attack plan, indicating that this information is not highly secret within the Baize Union, so they are likely not afraid of leaks.”

Upon hearing this, Wu Xun’s face turned alternating shades of red and white, showing signs of getting angry.

What about Cheng Hao?

Cheng Hao is an ordinary member, but he risked his life to get this information!

Why look down on him like that?

Wu Xun felt angry but subdued it to avoid disrupting the meeting rhythm.

Zhou Kai continued. “Based on this inference, I think there are two possibilities:

One, the Baize Union is fully prepared for this attack, determined to succeed regardless of whether we know about it or not.

Two, the Baize Union intentionally released this false information, making us alert at the wrong time, and thus miss the actual time we need to be cautious, catching us completely unprepared.

These are my views. Feel free to add anything.”

Zhou Kai made a gesture inviting responses, everyone glanced around, and eventually, all eyes settled on Ji Wanwan.

It is no surprise she had been a CEO before; her vision and perspective were significantly broader.

Ji Wanwan gave Zhou Kai an appreciative look.

Just as she was about to speak, Wu Xun’s restrained voice came through. “If this message isn’t important, why would the Baize Union send so many superpower users to lie in wait to capture me?”

Zhou Kai calmly continued with his point, “Is there a possibility that they did it on purpose? Just to give you the false impression that the information was very important?”

Wu Xun’s face flushed red and he slammed the table as he rose. “Are you saying that my brother’s death was just a show arranged for us to see! That my brother and I are just two complete jokes, is that it!”

Zhou Kai pursed his lips tightly and said no more.

In fact, he really wanted to say, that is the reality…

With numerous experts in the Baize Union, if they really wanted to keep information secure, how could Wu Xun and Cheng Hao have possibly had a chance to still be alive and return to the base.

In the end, he said nothing.

He actually felt quite sympathetic toward Wu Xun, who had lost his wife and brother, facing one blow after another, yet having to grit his teeth and keep going because of his responsibilities.

It must be said, under such circumstances, expecting Wu Xun to maintain absolute rationality was indeed very difficult.

Ji Wanwan waved her hand to signal Wu Xun to calm down, “Brother Wu, Brother Kai didn’t mean to mock you and Cheng Hao.”

Wu Xun’s eyes reddened again.

How could he not realize that what Zhou Kai said was only the truth, but he just couldn’t accept it.

So, what do human lives mean in the eyes of these higher-ups?

Probably not even as much as a street dog…

He slumped his head dejectedly and sat down heavily, “I know, let’s continue the meeting…”

Ji Wanwan pursed her lips, a flicker of sympathy in her eyes vanishing in an instant.

She couldn’t disrupt the rhythm of the meeting for one person and waste precious time needed to establish defensive works at the base.

The meeting continued.

Addressing Zhou Kai’s remarks, Ji Wanwan also voiced her opinion, “Brother Kai has analyzed the situation comprehensively already. Based on the two points Brother Kai has raised, let’s analyze further.

Regarding the first point, the Baize Union indeed has great strength and many more superpower users than us, but to think they could completely capture us without any harm is wishful thinking.

Therefore, I personally lean more towards the second point, that Baize Union is setting a deliberate snare, wanting us to throw ourselves into disarray, and then catch us off guard.”

Xia Li’s eyes were already filled with a fiery determination, “So, what should we do now?”

Ji Wanwan twirled her fingertips, “Brother Wu, do your best to contact your brothers still in Baize Union. If they are all right, then make sure they take good care of themselves. If they want to come to our base after the fight starts, we will welcome them anytime.”

As she spoke, Ji Wanwan paused for a moment and lifted her eyelids to gauge Wu Xun’s expression, “If you can’t get in touch with them, please Brother Wu, stay calm and prioritize the bigger picture. If we are all still alive after the battle, I will try to help you find your brothers.”

Wu Xun shook all over, whether from anger or sadness, it was not clear.

What constitutes the bigger picture?

The base is the bigger picture, but aren’t his brothers part of it too?

Wu Xun was not ignorant of prioritizing, but for him, his brothers were the bigger picture!

His eyes red, he said, “I understand.”

Ji Wanwan noticed Wu Xun’s emotional turmoil, but now was not the time to focus solely on him.

She turned her gaze to Wen Yuheng, “Brother Wen, how is your counter-espionage plan going?”

Wen Yuheng’s ears turned red, “At this point, the success rate is 60%.”

60% was quite high already. Wen Yuheng was mild-mannered and always spoke conservatively—his 60% was certainly lower than the actual value.

Ji Wanwan gave it some thought, “Alright, we can start to prepare to close the net.”

Wen Yuheng nodded solemnly in response, “Okay!”

Having said that, Ji Wanwan turned to Xu Siming and Zhou Kai, “The Baize Union acts recklessly and ruthlessly, this battle won’t be easy. Relying on just a few of us to confront an entire union is wishful thinking…”