Doomsday Descends: My Villainous Destiny

Chapter 29: Recognizing One's Status

The Su family of three fell into a state of uncertainty about the future. They had heard on the plane that not only was the entire country in chaos, but the whole world had descended into anarchy.

All nations had fallen into a state of lawlessness, without exception. With over 80% of cities nationwide fallen, a rough estimate suggested that half the population had disappeared.

Even more terrifying was that this was the most optimistic estimate.

Humanity was entering a new era, one where people would have to live alongside zombies and monsters.

As ordinary people, the Su family felt utterly powerless, forced to accept their fate. The first question they faced was: What should they do now?

They hadn't brought much cash, and whether cash was still useful was uncertain. In Dongdu, a city unfamiliar to them, how would they live? Where would they stay? They couldn't sleep on the streets, could they?

Thinking about this, Su Zhenguo felt a headache coming on, filled with despair about the future.

As an official, Su Zhenguo also had a sense of sensitivity—what would the new order look like in the collapse of society?

He didn't naively believe that those in power would lend a helping hand to the homeless. While Su Zhenguo was lost in thought, a commotion arose.

A group of people approached them, consisting of high-ranking military officers and scientists in lab coats, all surrounding a tall, beautiful woman, their faces full of respect and admiration.

Seeing this woman, the Su family's faces showed shock. It was their eldest daughter, Su Ya!

Su Zhenguo’s eyes widened in disbelief. He clearly saw a lieutenant general nodding and bowing to Su Ya, his face fawning!

A lieutenant general commanded tens of thousands of soldiers, especially in these chaotic times, a high-ranking figure!

Yet now, he was currying favor with Su Ya? Was this really his eldest daughter?

For a moment, Su Zhenguo hesitated to acknowledge her, thinking it might be someone who just looked like her…

But Su Ya, seeing her family, showed an excited expression and ran over quickly, “Dad, Mom, little sister!”

“Xiao Ya, is it really you?!”

Finally, Su Zhenguo and Yuan Lu dared to acknowledge her, tears of joy and relief flowing as they hugged Su Ya, laughing and crying.

In the apocalypse, seeing one’s loved ones was such a blessing!

“Big sister!” Su Yue was also overjoyed, hugging Su Ya tightly, their family reunited in happiness.

The lieutenant general watched this scene with a smile, patiently waiting. After a while, he reminded, “Miss Su, the car is ready.”

Su Ya nodded and introduced him to her father. “Dad, this is Lieutenant General Meng Mi.”

“He is the deputy head of the highest office in the Southeast Military District and the head of the Dongdu Southern Garrison Headquarters. The soldiers who brought you here were sent by him.”

Su Zhenguo’s mind was in turmoil as a deputy head of the highest office in the Southeast Military District was a major figure!

One of the top three power-holders in the Southeast Military District!

He quickly stepped forward, extending both hands to shake Meng Mi’s. “Thank you, Lieutenant General Meng. I am Su Zhenguo, deputy director of the Reform Commission in Anyang City…”

His attitude was extremely respectful. He was just a minor official, and Anyang City likely no longer existed.

In essence, he was now a commoner.

Meanwhile, Meng Mi, despite his high status, appeared very approachable, even deliberately friendly. He extended both hands and shook Su Zhenguo’s tightly.

“Hello, Director Su. We’re about the same age, but I’m a few years older. Let’s call each other brothers, shall we, Brother Su?”

Meng Mi’s warmth was so overwhelming that it made Su Zhenguo feel uneasy! He couldn’t understand why this major figure was being so friendly. But Su Zhenguo was smart enough to realize it likely had something to do with Su Ya.

Now wasn’t the time to question it. While Su Zhenguo didn’t like to ingratiate himself with powerful people, maintaining good relations with such a major figure was undoubtedly wise in the apocalypse.

He quickly nodded. “It’s my honor, Brother Meng!”

“Hahaha!” Meng Mi laughed, hinting at something. “Actually, Brother Su, it’s my honor to call you brother!”

He then turned to Su Ya, smiling. “Miss Su, please say a few good words for me to the young master.”

The Su family was confused. What young master? Who could be so important that even Meng Mi, a major figure, would be so eager to please?

Su Ya smiled and nodded. “Don’t worry, Lieutenant General Meng, I know what to say.”

“Thank you, thank you!” Meng Mi was overjoyed, personally escorting the Su family out of the quarantine area.

Despite being flattered by such a major figure, Su Ya remained humble. She knew well that Meng Mi wasn’t afraid of her but revered the Qin family’s future leader, Qin Jun.

All her power came from Qin Jun. If she didn’t understand this and thought she had truly become a major figure, she would suffer greatly.

She knew Qin Jun well. Qin Jun didn’t mind those around him leveraging his name. But if anyone developed inappropriate ambitions and sought a status they didn’t deserve, the consequences would be severe.

Qin Jun could elevate her from an ordinary university student to a place in heaven or send her straight to hell.

Su Ya was acutely aware of this. Her influence with figures like Meng Mi was merely an extension of Qin Jun’s authority…

Seeing Su Ya so clear-headed, not losing herself in flattery, Meng Mi felt a newfound respect.

Though Meng Mi held a high position within the Qin family in Dongdu, he diligently handled these tasks for Su Ya solely because of Qin Jun!

Initially, he didn’t think much of Su Ya. She was merely a lucky woman favored by Qin Jun.

A person like Qin Jun would undoubtedly have many women around him in the future, and Su Ya could easily be replaced.

But now, Meng Mi realized this woman was exceptional. Recognizing one’s status was easy to say but hard to achieve. He decided to interact more with Su Zhenguo in the future….