If it weren''t for him always wearing a maskter on, he probably would have died a hundred times over!<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Hey, who''s that over there?" Yun Xiaoxiao''s gaze suddenly swept past Nie Yizhou and focused on something behind him.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Sure enough, his attention was drawn away.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
As he turned his head to look, the corner of Yun Xiaoxiao''s lips curled into a mischievous smile.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
She whipped out a green vine andshed it at him.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Ow!" Nie Yizhou yelped, jumping up and rubbing his backside with both hands.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
His antics resembled a monkey leaping about, bothical and ridiculous.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Yun Xiaoxiao couldn''t help butugh at the sight.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
She hadn''t really intended to hurt him, but rather felt he was being cheeky and deserved a bit ofeuppance.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
His behavior was the kind that would make anyone want to give him a good whack!<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Seeing Yun Xiaoxiaough, Nie Yizhou straightened up, holding his waist, and joined in theughter.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"You little devil, you really don''t pull your punches, do you?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
As he spoke, the smile faded from his face. He pointed behind Yun Xiaoxiao, his expression turning to horror.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Oh no, we made too much noise. We''ve attracted a horde of zombies!"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Yun Xiaoxiao tilted her chin up.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Funny coincidence, there are some behind you too."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
At that moment,rge groups of zombies were moving towards them from both sides of the street.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
They were like the cream filling in an Oreo cookie, about to bepletely surrounded.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
She realized that nothing good ever seemed to happen when she was with this guy!<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Hey kid, want something tasty to eat?" Nie Yizhou asked with a grin.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Yun Xiaoxiao looked up at him quizzically.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
What did he mean by that?<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Come on, big brother will treat you to a feast."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Nie Yizhou ced his hand on Yun Xiaoxiao''s shoulder.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Yun Xiaoxiao understood that he probably intended to take her away from there, so she didn''t resist.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
But after several seconds, they remained rooted to the spot, not moving an inch!<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Yun Xiaoxiao: ......<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
She rolled her eyes and gave him a sidelong nce, exasperated.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Can you actually do anything or not?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Nie Yizhou was also getting anxious, sweat beading on his forehead.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Don''t panic, don''t panic. This thing works on and off. Let''s hang in there a bit longer, it should kick in any moment now."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Yun Xiaoxiao silently cursed the heavens.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
What aplete liability this guy was!<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
She drew out her spear, preparing for battle.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Soon, the first zombie came running towards them.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Kid, you have to protect me! I can''t lift a finger, I''m as delicate as a flower and can''t handle even the slightest gust of wind or drop of rain."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Nie Yizhou hid behind Yun Xiaoxiao, acting like a shy maiden.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Yun Xiaoxiao nearly exhausted her lifetime supply of eye-rolls.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
What terrible sin had shemitted in her past life to deserve encountering such an oddball in this one?<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Just as the zombie was about to pounce and Yun Xiaoxiao prepared to fight, arge hand suddenlynded on her shoulder.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The next second, she felt the world spinning, her head dizzy.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
When she opened her eyes again, she found herself inside a building.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
To be precise, on the sixth floor of an office building.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
It was clear this was an office building because the entire area was filled withputer desks, chairs, and office equipment.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
But apart from these, as far as the eye could see, there were all kinds of food, drinks, clothes, shoes, nkets, and other daily necessities piled up everywhere.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Judging by the chaotic arrangement, it was obvious these items had been brought in bit by bit over time.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Come on, take whatever catches your fancy. It''s all big brother''s stuff, help yourself to the food and anything else you need."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Nie Yizhou made a grand sweeping gesture with his hand, giving off the air of a generous host offering up his private fish pond for others to freely enjoy.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Did you bring all this here yourself, piece by piece?" Yun Xiaoxiao asked.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Nie Yizhou replied, "Of course. Pretty impressive, right? While others are going hungry, your big brother here has all these supplies stockpiled."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Mm, very impressive," Yun Xiaoxiao agreed, her tone clearly indifferent.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Here, have this c-vored jelly."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Nie Yizhou magnanimously handed Yun Xiaoxiao a bag of jelly.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"This is my absolute favorite. I''m giving it all to you, aren''t I generous?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"You go ahead and eat it. I''m not really a fan of jelly," Yun Xiaoxiao said, handing it back.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Nie Yizhou was surprised. "Jelly is so delicious, how can you not like it?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Aren''t all kids supposed to love jelly?<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"May I ask why?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Yun Xiaoxiao exined, "It''s all sticky and gooey. At first nce, it looks just like zombie brains. The sight of it kills my appetite."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Nie Yizhou: ......<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Why on earth did he have to ask that question?<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Great, now he''d lost his appetite too.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Come to think of it, it really did look simr.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Well, choose whatever you like then. With all this food, there must be something you enjoy. Don''t be shy with me, if you''re being polite it means you don''t see me as one of your own."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Since when did we be so close?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"We might not be now, but we could be in the future. Rtionships between people are always changing. We need to take a long-term view and look at things from a developmental perspective. Think big picture."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Yun Xiaoxiao: ......<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
This guy sure knew how to spin things...<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
She casually picked up a lollipop, popped it in her mouth, and walked over to therge floor-to-ceiling ss window.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
She gazed down at the scene outside.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
By now, the setting sun had painted the sky red.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Soft sunlight illuminated the entire city.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Some of the windows on the towering skyscrapers had been smashed, while others were broken in half, likely the result of ne crashes in the aftermath of the disaster.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The once bustling streets were now in ruins.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The ground was littered with shattered ss, carelessly discarded trash, severed limbs, and bodies that had been gnawed beyond recognition.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Zombies with vacant expressions wandered aimlessly throughout the streets.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The entire city exuded an atmosphere of destion and defeat.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
It had only been a little over two months since the apocalypse began, yet this was already the state of things. One couldn''t help but sigh at the sight.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Ah, when will this nightmare ever end?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Nie Yizhou quietly came to stand beside Yun Xiaoxiao.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
As he stared out the window, his usual yful demeanor faded, reced by a somber expression.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
As the two of them gazed outside, tworge trucks turned a corner at an intersection and sped towards the bottom of their building.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Bang!"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The truck in the rear made a sharp braking sound, then lost control and crashed into a streetlight, producing a thunderous noise.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
As soon as the vehicle came to a stop, hundreds, if not thousands, of zombies came sprinting around the corner of the intersection.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
They ran wildly to the front, left, right, and back of the truck, constantly pounding on the windows and doors.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
In just a minute or two, the truck waspletely engulfed by the zombie horde.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Crash! Crash!"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The sound of ss being violently shattered rang out repeatedly.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Ah!"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Help...!"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Two agonized screams echoed through the empty streets.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"What''s happening?!"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Nie Yizhou pressed his face against the window, looking down.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"This is bad! Look below, the two trucks are being attacked by a horde of zombies!"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0