Apocalypse: My Apartment Has Traits - Chapter 32 - 29: Gambling with Life
Chapter 32: Chapter 29: Gambling with Life
The eyes swept over in unison, bearing various emotions, like an invisible net, firmly enveloping Su Lin.
Su Lin’s expression did not change, he faced the heavy pressure and steadily walked to the door.
This calmness and courage, so different from before, made the hearts of the gathered villagers tremble, and the fierce resentment weakened somewhat.
Su Lin did not speak immediately.
He suddenly drew the pistol from his waist!
The villagers’ pupils contracted sharply, the crowd instantly stirred.
“Su Lin! What are you doing?!” Countless voices were almost shouting this.
Inside the house, Su Qi’s body also tensed instantly, he cursed under his breath, “This reckless kid!”
However, Su Lin did not give them the chance to voice.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
He raised his hand and fired three shots into the sky!
The deafening gunshots instantly drowned out all the noise!
“Folks!”
Su Lin’s roar exploded almost simultaneously with the gunshots!
He took the gunshots as a horn, his entire aura suddenly elevated, filled with the irrevocable determination and undeniable will!
At this moment, not only was he not crushed by the surging crowd, but he used these three gunshots as a boundary, with his momentum, forcibly calming the entire scene!
“I know why you are here!”
Su Lin’s gaze was like fire, sweeping over the speechless crowd, the gun in his hand still held high, his voice loud and powerful:
“But what I want to say is, yesterday Chang Kun forced me to hand over this month’s contribution of supplies within three days! Otherwise, he will force the cancellation of my fiancée’s tenant status, handing her over to others!”
His words hit each person like a heavy hammer:
“After my parents sacrificed themselves to save more villagers! At just the beginning of the month after surviving the Night of Survival! Do you think Chang Kun is driven by sheer lustful desires or is he intent on destroying me, Su Lin’s family? You all know it in your hearts!”
As a direct victim of the incident, Su Lin momentarily choked all the villagers with his irrefutable righteousness and sense of right and wrong.
And this sudden contrast coming from a “useless person” left those villagers chanting “useless person shouldn’t eat Treasure Meat” in a blank state of mind.
If Su Lin truly were useless, would he dare to face the surging crowd alone, firing shots to calm the scene?
For a moment, the scene was dead silent, no one spoke.
“As for this piece of Treasure Meat!”
Su Lin left no time for reaction, his voice was sonorous:
“It is compensation for Chang Sanheng’s great crime of his son consuming the family line! Where did Chang Sanheng get this meat? I don’t know! I only know—”
His tone suddenly sank, speaking slowly and deliberately: “This Treasure Meat is frozen meat with most of its active factors scattered!”
“Frozen meat?!”
“No wonder he could bear to…”
“So that’s how it is…”
The words “frozen meat” were like cold water, instantly extinguishing the burning fires of greed and jealousy in many hearts.
The value of Treasure Meat took a hit, and the fervor in the villagers’ eyes subsided accordingly.
“Chang Kun thinks I am useless, so he dares to bully and oppress me, snatch my woman!”
“You all also think I am useless, so even the right to eat a piece of meat must be deprived?!”
Bang—!
Another deafening gunshot resounded!
Su Lin’s eyes revealed a fierce light, he viciously scanned the crowd, those eyes sharp as a knife, piercing everyone’s hearts with unease, instinctively daring not to meet his gaze.
They came in the name of “justice,” yet now suddenly realizing, they seemed to stand in the position of “abetting evil,” becoming the accomplices in oppressing a Hero’s Orphan, forcing one into despair!
Before anyone could speak in defense, Su Lin suddenly took a step forward, his pace urgent yet each word resonant:
“Since you all believe I am useless?!
“Then watch closely! Watch if I, Su Lin, am truly useless today!
“Tonight! My Level 2 Safe House will be guarded solely by me and Tongxi, holding the home left by my parents!
“You think I am destined to die?
“Fine! If I die tonight—this portion of Treasure Meat, which I as a useless person am not qualified to enjoy, will be divided among everyone in the village tomorrow!
“Attested by my grandfather and my second uncle!
A gamble for life!
This earth-shattering gamble for life declaration, like a thunderbolt, struck every person’s nerves! Su Lin’s momentum gathered to its fullest, completely exploded!
Just at this moment!
Liu Jun arrived carrying the piece of Treasure Meat that emitted a strange fragrance.
The enticing aroma of meat instantly spread, as if injecting a catalyst into the heavy air.
Gulp… gulp…
Numerous sounds of swallowing saliva arose one after another, like muffled thunder rolling through the crowd.
Pairs of eyes, stunned by Su Lin’s shocking words, involuntarily glued to the Treasure Meat wrapped in red cloth!
Desire, greed, conflict, scheming, shame… various complex emotions wildly tangled in the villagers’ eyes.
Two people guarding a Level 2 Safe House? If he truly survives, can he still be called useless?
Pulling back ten thousand steps, even if he doesn’t survive… how could one resist the tempting allure of the meat right in front of them?
In an instant, the crowd’s formation was disordered.
A few villagers showed faces of remorse, quietly retreating into the depths of the crowd, silently leaving.
At this moment, Zhao Yaxin’s figure hurriedly arrived.
She heard Su Lin’s final declaration! Without the slightest hesitation, she resolutely walked to Su Lin’s side, her cold voice now carrying a trace of breaking tone, loudly proclaimed:
“This Treasure Meat also holds a third share of mine, Zhao Yaxin! If Su Lin dies tonight, my share will also be given to the entire village! If he survives…”
She straightened her back, her gaze like an ice blade sweeping through the crowd:
“After I consume the Treasure Meat and unlock the Tendon Lock! At the end of the month, I will represent the Su Family, joining the Search Team and participating in the Lord Hunt!”
“Sister-in-law?!” Su Lin looked at her in astonishment, completely unexpected she would make such a promise.
Zhao Yaxin didn’t look at him, her usually cold and stunning face was now filled with undeniable determination.
Su Family’s uncle and sister-in-law duo, one betting their life, the other swearing upon themselves!
They laid “interest” and “responsibility” both clearly in the open!
This time, the crowd was completely silent. No matter the outcome, it seemed… they could accept it?
The villagers looked at each other, and eventually, like a receding tide, more and more people hung their heads and silently dispersed.
They came with a rush but didn’t manage to voice a single decent question, retreating in disarray under Su Lin’s relentless gunshots and verbal storm.
The storm temporarily subsided.
Su Lin raised a hand to wipe the light sweat off his forehead, breathing a sigh of relief, things were unfolding as expected.
This matter, “defeated” by the notorious reputation of his predecessor, roused the villagers’ indignant feelings;
Yet “succeeded” as well because that “useless” label was deeply rooted, allowing his authoritative gunshot to instantly subdue the crowd, gaining the upper hand.
Otherwise, even with a huge grievance and fairness, amidst overwhelming malice, it might not have been possible to speak out, or for anyone to listen.
Persuade with reason, entice with interest.
He temporarily suppressed this village-wide clamor.
At this moment.
Su Qi, Su Can, Liu Jun, and others walked out from the house.
Zheng Weimin and other members of the Search Team B also gathered around.
All eyes focused on Su Lin, filled with shocking disbelief.
Is this really the “Su Lin” they knew?
The one who was considered a waste in their impression, now with such determination and power, subdued a nearly unmanageable village storm all on his own?!
Su Can’s eyes mingled with great joy, comfort, and deep worry:
“Lin’er, you and Tongxi… are you really confident in holding it down?”
“Yes!” Su Lin’s answer was decisive and without the slightest hesitation, “I’m confident!”
Bullshit betting with life.
He’s not foolish enough to really gamble his life.
Just fooling these villagers to suppress the commotion.
Others thought he just upgraded the Level 2 Safe House today, but in fact, he did it last night and defended it the same day.
He could even build two more mechanisms today; if he still couldn’t hold it, it would be a joke.
With just a few words, without losing anything, he had fooled these villagers.
… No wait, he lost four bullets!
Oh crap! A huge loss of 80 Copper Coins!!
Su Lin felt a pain in his heart, a miscalculation, he would eat a tenth less of braised meat.
“Good!”
Su Can clapped his hands vigorously!
He always acted decisively, and since his grandson showed such a transformed sense of responsibility and confidence, he chose to believe unreservedly!
Su Qi, dragging his injured body, stumbled over to his nephew, raising a hand to firmly pat Su Lin’s shoulder.
He opened his mouth, wanting to say something.
To express his comfort? Or perhaps to offer some encouragement.
In the end, thousands of words turned into two even heavier pats on the shoulder.
Everything was said without words.
…
After Su Can, Su Qi, Liu Jun, Zheng Weimin, and even the unexpectedly crucial sister-in-law Zhao Yaxin had all left, Su Lin finally secured that hard-won Treasure Meat.
He was about to turn back into the house when he caught sight of Hou Yong, who was still hanging around with an injured arm.
“Hehe, Master Lin…”
Hou Yong approached, nursing his injured hand, his face a complex whirlpool of emotions.
The person before him, whom he recently regarded as a fellow “waste,” had suddenly radiated such a blinding light, a contrast that left him deeply shocked and bewildered.
Just now, Su Lin’s audacity in drawing his gun to shoot before nearly a hundred people, that proclamation amidst gunfire, that risk-taking spirit, had shattered all of his previous perceptions.
Su Lin gave him no time for building emotions and directly interrupted: “Wait here.”
He briskly entered the house, and shortly returned with a yellow-wrapped package familiar to Hou Yong.
Su Lin shoved the package into his one good hand, his tone calm yet undeniable:
“I heard from Xiao Lu and Uncle Min, you contributed with a timely report, so you’ve done well. Therefore…”
He pointed to the package, “Returning a gun to you.”
Hou Yong was silent for a few seconds, tightening his grip on the package, his flattery-smile deepening, lowering his voice:
“Master Lin, there’s another thing… This morning, I found out that old dog Chang Sanheng kicked me out of Team 1 not just because I ’embarrassed’ him, but to make room for his useless son!”
“Chang Sanheng…” Su Lin mulled over the name, a glint of coldness in his eyes, with murderous intent nearly overflowing.
Hou Yong shivered from the killing intent, hurriedly composing himself, patting his chest to express loyalty:
“Master Lin, this old dog is cornering us to death; we can’t let him off easily, right? From today, I’ll keep an eye on him for you! If he dares play any tricks again, I’ll report to you immediately!”
Su Lin had no reason to refuse the offer of an ear and eye, so he nodded:
“Alright, keep him in check. If you do well, there will surely be plenty of benefits for you.”
“Master Lin has great spirit! Then I shall not disturb you, busy as you are!”
Hou Yong, satisfied, felt his backing within Team 2 was now secure with this promise.
Having reached his goal, he wisely slipped away.
Su Lin, no longer wasting time, took the rare Treasure Meat soup in big strides back into the house.
He couldn’t afford to comfort the visibly shaken Su Tongxi and went straight up to the second floor.
Chang Sanheng…
This name was like a poisonous thorn, deeply embedding in Su Lin’s heart.
This person must not be allowed to stay for long!
Source: Webnovel.com, updated by novlove.com
