Skinwalker Belle – Chapter 30 – Base Information

Lin Fan lay on a simple cot in the infirmary, a dull ache throbbing from the gunshot wound in her shoulder.

This bit of pain was nothing compared to the agony of being torn apart by zombies in her past life.

Her consciousness was immersed in the fragments of Chen Yao’s memories.

Memories belonging to Chen Yao flooded her like a tidal wave, allowing her to quickly sketch out a complete picture of this stronghold.

Ninety-six survivors.

Eighty men, sixteen women.

The entire sixth floor had been converted by Lei Li into a crowded sanctuary.

Male dorms, female dorms, a warehouse, offices… every space was stuffed to the brim.

“No wonder she’s in a hurry to clear the building.”

Lin Fan’s thoughts were cold and clear.

With nearly a hundred mouths to feed, the daily consumption of supplies was astronomical, and space was severely lacking.

Expansion was the only way to survive.

“Xiao Yao!”

The door was pushed open gently, and a few young faces peeked in, filled with deep worry.

“Are you okay? We heard you were hurt!”

Lin Fan switched modes in an instant.

She reined in all her thoughts, forcing a weak yet warm smile onto her pale face. Her eyes shimmered with moisture, perfectly replicating Chen Yao’s pitiable and endearing appearance.

“I’m fine, my shoulder just hurts a little.”

Her voice was soft and sweet, laced with the tremble of someone who had just survived a disaster.

“Oh my god, you sound so weak.”

“Xiao Yao, you need to rest more. We brought you something to eat.”

The girls immediately swarmed around her, chattering with concern.

In Lin Fan’s mind, Chen Yao’s memories automatically matched them to their identities: a tailor, a cook, a supply manager… a group of non-combat support staff.

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It was all because of her five-foot-tall, doll-like face. Even though Chen Yao was older than most of them, everyone still liked to call her Xiao Yao.

“Thank you.”

Lin Fan’s eyes reddened at the perfect moment, tears welling up beneath her eyelids.

“I was… so scared just now.”

Her voice began to choke up, and her body trembled slightly, flawlessly portraying a small, traumatized doctor.

“That bad guy suddenly burst in, and Brother Liu, to protect me…”

“Don’t be scared, Xiao Yao! Lei-jie will definitely catch that bastard!”

“That’s right, we’re all here with you.”

The girls comforted her, all talking at once.

Lin Fan coldly assessed them in her mind.

Chen Yao’s appearance was far more effective at evoking others’ protective instincts than Liu Ruyan’s sexy shell.

“By the way, Xiao Yao,” the short-haired girl in the lead suddenly asked, “that Miss Liu, was she really taken away by that bad guy?”

Lin Fan lowered her gaze, her long eyelashes casting a shadow, her sadness perfectly measured.

“I saw it with my own eyes… The man pointed his gun at her and said something like, ‘I’ve finally found you’…”

“Heavens, that’s terrifying.”

“How is Miss Liu’s boyfriend now? I saw him rush out like a madman.”

“He must be in so much pain. He liked Miss Liu so much.”

From their discussion, Lin Fan precisely captured the information she needed and cast her bait.

“Will… will Lei-jie send people to rescue Miss Liu?”

“She probably will. Lei-jie is the most loyal person there is.”

“But it’s too dangerous outside, and that bad guy has a gun…”

Lin Fan let out a silent sneer.

Rescue someone who no longer existed?

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Knock, knock, knock.

A knock on the door interrupted the girls’ conversation.

Lei Li pushed the door open and entered, holding a bowl of steaming hot meat congee.

The aroma instantly dispelled the smell of disinfectant in the infirmary.

The girls immediately stood up to make way for Lei Li.

“Lei-jie.”

“You all head back first. Let her rest quietly.”

Lei Li’s tone wasn’t harsh, but it carried an undeniable sense of command.

The girls obediently left.

Lei Li walked to the bedside and sat down, handing the bowl of meat congee—a luxury in the apocalypse—to Lin Fan.

“Drink some. It’s good for you.”

Lin Fan took the bowl and sipped the congee, feeling the warm liquid slide down her throat, replenishing the energy of this weak body.

“Thank you, Lei-jie.”

Lei Li looked at her docile profile, and the ice of a strong leader in her eyes melted at the corner.

“Xiao Yao, what happened today wasn’t your fault. Don’t burden yourself with it.”

“But…” Lin Fan’s tears welled up again. “If I had been more alert then, maybe I could have…”

“Don’t be silly.”

Lei Li reached out, a bit awkwardly, but gently stroked his hair.

“It was already a great feat for you to survive at gunpoint.”

Lin Fan felt the warmth of her palm, the calluses on the gang queen’s hand, and the hidden gentleness within.

This hand will be mine, sooner or later.

“Lei-jie, will you go rescue Miss Liu?” she asked, looking up with the purest of gazes.

Lei Li fell silent.

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“I’ve already sent people to search the vicinity, but…”

The hope is slim.

She didn’t say those words, but Lin Fan understood.

“I know,” she said, lowering her head, her voice filled with disappointment. “I just… feel so sad.”

“Get some rest,” Lei Li said as she stood up. “The injured in the stronghold will need you tomorrow.”

Lin Fan nodded obediently.

Lei Li walked to the door, then paused and turned back to add one more thing.

“If you remember any details about that man, tell me anytime.”

“Okay, Lei-jie.”

The door closed.

The sadness on Lin Fan’s face vanished in an instant, leaving only calm.

She set down the meat congee, the corner of her mouth hooking into a silent arc.

Everything was under control.

Night deepened.

The entire stronghold fell into the dead silence of a power outage, with only a few emergency lights casting a faint glow.

As the stronghold’s only doctor, Chen Yao lived directly in the infirmary, which had its own private bathroom and wardrobe. She didn’t have to squeeze into a conference room with a dozen or so other women.

This provided Lin Fan with the perfect private space.

“System,” she recited in her mind.

[Current Host Status:]

[Equipped Skin: Chen Yao (Quality: Excellent)]

[Physical Fitness: 7]

[Abilities: Intermediate Medicine, Intermediate Surgery]

[Storage Space: 10 cubic meters]

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[Available Skins: Liu Ruyan (Ordinary), Chen Yao (Excellent)]

Lin Fan’s gaze swept over the panel.

The identity of a doctor was her most valuable pass in this stronghold.

It would allow her to easily get close to everyone, including Lei Li.

“Next up is a slow infiltration.”

She closed her eyes, replaying Chen Yao’s memories over and over in the darkness, analyzing Lei Li’s preferences, the stronghold’s power structure, and the character flaws of every core member.

These would all be her weapons for conquest.

Suddenly, a soft set of footsteps sounded from the hallway.

Lin Fan’s breathing didn’t change in the slightest; she simply entered a “deep sleep” state in an instant.

The footsteps stopped at the infirmary door.

The door was pushed open a crack.

A gaze lingered on her for several seconds. After confirming she was asleep, the door was closed again, just as silently.

It was Lei Li.

Lin Fan opened her eyes. In the darkness, her pupils were startlingly bright.

This cold queen cared more about Chen Yao than she let on.

“Very good.”

Lin Fan smiled silently in the dark.

Everything was proceeding according to the script she had designed.

Tomorrow, she would officially begin her new life in this stronghold under the identity of “Chen Yao.”

And her ultimate goal—

That powerful gang queen, Lei Li.

Everything she had would become her spoils of war.