It was evident.

From the information given by Feng Xiaoyu and the others, Song Yu roughly understood the details about He Ying's group. Therefore, even though he hadn't met Sun Yuan before, he could make a judgment based on his appearance.

However, the unexpected presence of a stranger caught Song Yu off guard. What surprised him the most was the short sword-like object in He Ying's hand and the clear shield-like thing Sun Yuan was holding on to.

Though puzzled in his mind, Song Yu maintained a composed demeanor, courteous and distant.

At the same time, Feng Xiaoyu and his two companions were also curiously sizing up Chen Mu.

In truth, Chen Mu had been contemplating how to deal with this guy named Song Yu. He did seem amiable, and logically, since the other party had already gathered so many people, it was natural for them to search for and recruit survivors. Chen Mu and Dong Junwei, Tang Jing had thought about this too, which was why they had actively tried to win over He Ying.

To be honest, at this moment, Chen Mu did seriously consider joining Song Yu's group. If he were alone, it wouldn't matter where he went, really.

But the problem was, he had to consider everyone.

If everyone was still struggling to survive, then they wouldn't have to think twice about it.

However, their own lives were gradually improving.

Even if Chen Mu didn't consider whether Song Yu's group had any malicious intentions, he had to make a cautious decision. After all, no one wanted to be dependent on others, and once they gave up their current foundation, it wouldn't be so easy to leave the group if they wanted to. Besides, he couldn't decide for Dong Junwei and Tang Jing about what they thought.

But now that the other party had already asked directly about him, it wouldn't be good to ignore him.

"Hello, I'm Chen Mu."

"Hello, hello, meeting each other is fate," Song Yu smiled and said, "Chen Mu, you're also in your third year of high school, right?"

"Yes, in Class 4."

"Class 4?"

Song Yu's self-assured and free-spirited demeanor suddenly changed, revealing excitement and anticipation he couldn't hide. There was even a hint of uneasiness on his face. Chen Mu could almost hear a slight tremor in his voice, "Is it Dong Junwei's class?"

Considering both of them were class monitors and had been in the student council, knowing each other was not surprising. Chen Mu nodded, "Yes."

"Then... do you know about Dong Junwei's current situation?" Song Yu seemed to realize that he was getting a bit emotional and quickly suppressed his emotions, pretending to be calm.

But everyone sensed something peculiar.

Could it be that there was some untold story between this guy and Dong Junwei?

Chen Mu wasn't a gossipy person.

But now, he was hesitating, unsure whether to tell Song Yu about Dong Junwei's situation or not.

If I were to tell him, it would mean revealing our situation entirely before deciding whether to join their group. With this premise, Chen Mu quickly dismissed this option. However, since they asked so sincerely, deliberately deceiving him didn't feel right either. In case they truly became companions in the future, it would be quite awkward.Thankfully, he was quite resourceful. With a slightly dazed expression and tone, he said, "The last time we separated from Dong Junwei and the others, they were all doing well. But, you know, it's been such a long time... in this world... who knows?"

As soon as he said this, Song Yu hadn't reacted much, but He Ying was momentarily stunned. She almost thought she had traveled through time; wasn't Dong Junwei perfectly fine at home this morning? It hadn't even been two hours. How could it seem like an eternity had passed?

However, He Ying was not foolish, and she quickly understood Chen Mu's intention and the difficulties he faced. Nonetheless, his acting skills were indeed commendable; he almost fooled himself.

Especially because everything Chen Mu said was true. The term "such a long time" was indeed vague; two days could be considered long, and two hours could also be deemed long. Moreover, the last time they parted ways with Dong Junwei and the others, they were indeed doing well.

He Ying had always thought of Chen Mu as an honest person, not one to initiate conversation much but very amiable in his interactions. It was precisely because of this that she found being around him very comfortable.

But she couldn't have expected that this guy was quite adept at fooling people.

Song Yu's face clearly showed a disappointed expression, and he didn't even bother to conceal it anymore.

"You and Dong Junwei are close?" He Ying couldn't help being a bit curious, even a bit gossipy.

Song Yu forced a smile and said, "Not extremely close, but we're classmates, and we used to be in the student council together, so... we could talk to each other quite a bit."

From her feminine intuition, He Ying sensed that Song Yu had some feelings for Dong Junwei, but it seemed like their relationship hadn't progressed smoothly. It was normal to have someone you liked during high school, just like Wei Dalei's feelings for Zhao Xiaoyan. However, whether it was in personal charm or capabilities, Song Yu clearly surpassed Wei Dalei by a significant margin. Logically, he shouldn't end up in the same awkward situation as Wei Dalei did, but if the person in question was Dong Junwei, things might not be that simple.

At this moment, He Ying's curiosity was burning, and she really wanted to ask for more details. However, she knew it wasn't the right time.

Chen Mu, on the other hand, didn't think much about it. He vaguely sensed something, but he had no interest in other people's private matters. His mind was preoccupied with how to deal with the current situation.

Soon, Song Yu composed himself and refocused on the present.

"He Ying, I believe Li Xu has already told you about our general situation here, and I also learned some details about your situation from Feng Xiaoyu and the others just now. Frankly speaking, your abilities are outstanding, and we, the 'Green Tablet,' are really looking forward to your joining. Of course, the same goes for all your companions, regardless of their abilities – we treat everyone equally."

"Green Tablet?" He Ying was taken aback.

"Ah, I forgot to introduce it."

Song Yu looked a bit helpless yet amused and explained, "Although we know the name sounds a bit chuunibyou and pretentious, after someone proposed it, it received the support of the majority. It is said that 'tombstone' symbolizes burying the past, and 'green' not only refers to the grass on our playground but also signifies thriving and prospering grass. So... our current organization is called Green Tablet."

Chen Mu felt a bit dumbfounded after hearing this.

They sure knew how to play.

Just when they were barely managing their basic needs, the other side was already thinking about their spiritual lives.

Green Tablet.

Even though Chen Mu didn't have much appreciation for literature, he found it pretty cool.

He Ying also smiled and said, "The name is not bad."

"As long as you like it," Song Yu shrugged.

"However..." He Ying glanced discreetly at Chen Mu and said, "In the beginning, we indeed wanted to join you on the playground, but now, after being on our own for so long, it seems quite nice too."Song Yu was taken aback, "You don't want to come with us?"

"It's not that we don't want to. Well... can we discuss it first? After all, there are several of us, and I can't make the decision on my own," He Ying said.

"Of course, that's reasonable."

Despite saying so, Song Yu seemed a bit uncomfortable. Perhaps he had never faced such a tactful rejection before. Most people would eagerly seek his favor before he even had a chance to approach them.

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