Chapter 266: Ah Lian Has His Own Judgment
Chapter 266: Ah Lian Has His Own Judgment
"Brother Lian, someone witnessed it. No matter how much you don't want to accept it, this is reality. Sister-in-law is just an ordinary woman. In the apocalypse, what good-looking woman hasn’t been bullied by men?" Tang Siluo’s self-righteous words are like a spark thrown into gasoline.
Zhan Lian shoots to his feet, his fists clenched, his eyes bloodshot. He has never hit a woman before, but right now, he can’t hold back. He charges straight at Tang Siluo—
But before he can reach her, Luo Feifan springs forward and blocks his path, grabbing Tang Siluo by the arm and dragging her away.
"Enough, Tang Siluo, just shut up," Luo Feifan says, sensing the fury and murderous intent radiating from Zhan Lian. He seizes Tang Siluo’s arm and pulls her down from the watchtower. "Sometimes, men’s matters don’t need outsiders interfering. Go find something else to do instead of running your mouth about things you don’t understand."
"What do you mean I don't understand?" Tang Siluo huffs, shaking off his grip. She jabs a pale finger into his chest, her eyes flashing with indignation. "Isn’t it obvious? Zhan Lian’s wife was—"
"Keep your voice down!"
Luo Feifan clamps a hand over her mouth, his expression deadly serious. "I don’t know if He Xiaomei was telling the truth or not, but Ah Lian does. He’s not stupid. So stop running your mouth."
From what Luo Feifan has gathered, Zhan Lian has already seen the security footage from Sunshine Lake Community. Though he hasn’t shared the details, his reaction alone is enough to confirm that Anran’s situation isn’t as dire as He Xiaomei made it out to be—especially since she has a child with her.
But even so, what man wouldn’t be enraged hearing such a thing about his wife?
Zhan Lian has been suffering for months—regret gnawing at him for failing to check on Anran, for missing the fact that she was pregnant and had given birth. On top of that, it’s the apocalypse. Every passing day without finding Anran and their child chips away at his hope. The weight of his failure crushes him, leaving him exhausted, barely able to sleep. He is terrified that every moment of rest means missing a clue to their whereabouts.
And now, He Xiaomei's words—true or not—are the final straw.
If Tang Siluo, someone completely uninvolved, keeps running her mouth, she might push Zhan Lian over the edge. He is already teetering. If he snaps, she might not live to regret it.
"What’s there to be ashamed of?" Tang Siluo pulls Luo Feifan’s hand away from her mouth, though she lowers her voice slightly. "I’m telling you, in the apocalypse, most women without combat skills end up like this. I’ve seen it time and time again. Some are willing, some are forced, but in the end, their fates are the same." She sighs, her tone almost regretful. "You should try to talk sense into Brother Lian. Whether he finds his wife or not, he can’t get too hung up on it. The apocalypse is cruel to women. Sister-in-law... she was just an ordinary woman, after all."