Chapter Sixty-Four

Zhou Yu said, "Nonsense. Who am I—you know that, don't you? I want you to find a good person, to live a peaceful life. If you stay with me, could you ever have peace?"

Pan Yuxin whispered, "But…"

Zhou Yu interrupted, "But what? You just won't let me rest easy, will you."

Nian Yu, standing beside them, chimed in, "Why are you always so harsh? Forget about the tattoo—let's talk about living a peaceful life. In times like these, you tell me, how does anyone find peace? And are you certain the person she marries will be a good man? How many good men survive nowadays?"

Zhou Yu was left speechless, unable to argue with Nian Yu.

Seeing Zhou Yu silent, Nian Yu pressed on, "Besides, the tattoo's already there. What's the use of complaining now? As if you don't have tattoos yourself."

Zhou Yu retorted, "It's not the same—I'm a man."

Nian Yu replied, "So what if you're a man? What's the difference? Why should you have one, but Pan Yuxin can't?"

Fuming, Zhou Yu said, "You—you just want to oppose me. You're driving me mad."

At this moment, Pan Yuxin ran to Zhou Yu's side, tugged gently at his sleeve, and whispered, "Brother Xiaoyu, it's my fault. Don't blame Sister Nian Yu, and please don't be angry."

Seeing Pan Yuxin act this way, Zhou Yu's anger melted. He said, "You still haven't told me what you tattooed."

Pan Yuxin said nothing, turned her back to Zhou Yu, and began to remove her clothes, piece by piece, until her entire back was exposed.

When Zhou Yu saw her back, he was so astonished that he couldn't speak.

Nian Yu, curious at Zhou Yu's reaction, came over for a look. Only then did she realize the extent of it.

This little girl was truly wild.

On Pan Yuxin's back, a phoenix was boldly tattooed, soaring toward the sun in the sky, with a canyon beneath its wings.

And within the sun, a large character for "Yu" was emblazoned.

After a moment, Zhou Yu said to Pan Yuxin, "Put your clothes back on, girl. It's cold now."

Pan Yuxin heard him and dressed herself, piece by piece.

Once she was dressed, Zhou Yu finally spoke, "Girl, are you out of your mind?"

Pan Yuxin replied, "I'm not crazy. I'm very sure about this."

Zhou Yu sighed, "What was the point of this? If the zombie outbreak hadn't happened, I might never have reconnected with any of you."

Pan Yuxin said, "I wouldn't regret it anyway."

Just then, Nian Yu seized Zhou Yu's ear and said, "Zhou Yu, you pervert, tell me, what exactly did you do to her?"

Pan Yuxin saw Nian Yu grab Zhou Yu's ear and quickly said, "Sister Nian Yu, let go! You're hurting Brother Xiaoyu. He didn't do anything to me. It's all my fault. Please let go!"

Zhou Yu said, "Alright, let go now."

Nian Yu demanded, "Alright? What do you mean, alright? What are we supposed to do?"

Zhou Yu answered, "If you and Xiao Jie can accept her, then I will too."

Nian Yu scoffed, "That's nonsense. She took a knife for you, and now she's got your name tattooed on her back, and you still ask if I can accept her?"

Zhou Yu replied, "What else can I do?"

Nian Yu cursed, "What else? Nothing else—you have to accept her, and then comfort me. Hmph!"

Zhou Yu grinned. "Alright, now let go. You're really hurting me."

Hearing Zhou Yu say he was hurt, Nian Yu finally released his ear.

Nian Yu said, "Zhou Yu, go outside. Think about what's next, and call Xiao Jie in."

Zhou Yu knew the three of them wanted to talk among themselves. He had no choice but to leave the room.