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In the past month, the Safe Zone had erupted with unprecedented enthusiasm. People of all ages, regardless of gender, willingly engaged in the construction of the Safe Zone. However, the reckoning was inevitable. Individuals like Xu Laomao were swiftly brought to justice. It wasn't until Xiao Wei gathered the one-eyed dragon and those who abused their power that Wang Chao understood Xiao Wei's earlier intentions in keeping him around.
In chaotic times, strict laws were essential; rewards and punishments were clearly defined. There was no room for argument as these individuals were executed in front of thousands. Meanwhile, those like Liu Jie, who made significant contributions during the liberation of the Safe Zone, were rewarded with one hundred Brass Crystals. Those with lesser contributions received fifty, and so on. This clear policy of rewards and punishments brought immense joy to everyone in the Safe Zone.
Riding this wave of momentum, a policy was drafted regarding the cultivation of the back mountain. Anyone who participated would not only receive food subsidies but also keep all profits from their harvest in the first year. Even five-year-old children understood the principle of not consuming resources without replenishing them. With the production lines collapsing, it was crucial to restore food production quickly; otherwise, when supplies ran out, the consequences would be dire.
This was a world where people devoured each other. Back in the small town, Chen Feifei had sacrificed her most precious possession for a pack of biscuits... This was less than a month after the outbreak of the Zombie crisis when food was still plentiful. Now, most food had spoiled, leaving only a few long-lasting items available. Those who controlled food controlled everything.
After a month of recovery, Wang Chao could finally move his hands again. The life they shared during this time had rapidly deepened his bond with Yang Mengying. After all, she managed all his needs—eating, drinking, and even using the restroom. Although Wang Chao had reached Silver Upper Tier status, he still couldn't master the art of eating and using the toilet with his feet.
Especially when Yang Mengying bathed him, it made him feel as if he were living in a dream. He recalled how he once blurted out: "This is the first time I've seen your figure so closely... I remember when we shared an apartment; I would peek through the door while you showered. Unfortunately, that gap was too small and foggy to see clearly..."
Before Wang Chao could finish his sentence, he felt a sharp pain in his shoulder—Yang Mengying had slapped him playfully. Wincing in pain, he heard her say, "What did I tell you? When I showered, you were supposed to go outside for a smoke! Turns out you never listened! I trusted you for nothing!" With a sheepish grin, Wang Chao replied seriously, "There's a painting called 'Beauty Emerging from Bath.' I was just appreciating it from an artistic perspective; I wanted to create my own version..."
"You're hopeless!" Yang Mengying said while rubbing his back softly. "But it's fine; living in this world is unpredictable. With the Zombie outbreak, lives are as worthless as grass. One moment you're talking to someone; the next moment they could be a corpse or turned into a Zombie. I've been so exhausted these past few months—not just physically but emotionally too..."
Hearing her words made Wang Chao serious as he listened intently to every word: "But thankfully, my family and I—and you—are still alive in this world, no matter if it's good or bad. As long as we're alive, we can do many things. In these past months, I've seen more dead bodies than I ever did on television. So many have lost their loved ones..."
"How many times have I nearly died at the jaws of a Zombie, yet every time you appeared at just the right moment? Those days in the small town's Safe Zone were my hardest days; you didn't come back for two whole weeks. More than once I thought maybe you had died in that hospital. But then I thought about how foolish I was and how I still needed to take care of Yiyi. You wouldn't just leave me like that..."
At this point, Yang Mengying began to sob quietly.
"As long as I'm alive for one more day, you'll be safe," Wang Chao thought silently to himself.
Yang Mengying continued, "You know, why so many people want to share a place with me, yet I chose you?"
"Is it because I'm handsome?" Wang Chao replied with a smile.
Yang Mengying snorted and said, "Even though you usually act carefree, have no serious job, and look silly all day, there was a day when I came home from work and saw you feeding stray cats and dogs in the park. At that moment, I knew you couldn't be a bad person. Am I right? Besides, someone who is willing to patiently play with a girl they barely know must be a gentle person."
Wang Chao said, "I had no idea I was seen as kind and gentle in your eyes..."
"And you asked me why I never look for a partner. Do you know why?" Yang Mengying asked again.
"I've asked you this question several times, but you've never answered!" Wang Chao replied.
"Today I'll tell you. Do you want to hear it?" Yang Mengying said. Wang Chao nodded. She then continued, "But you mustn't laugh at what I say. Actually, after living together for a while, I started to have feelings for you. The only problem was that at the time, you had a girlfriend. I thought to myself that if I found someone who was not as good as you, then it would be better not to find anyone at all. However, my family arranged many blind dates for me, and it's really strange—clearly you're someone who doesn't even have a job and just lazes around all day, yet they are truly not as good as you."
"They're wealthy, handsome, polite, and considerate, but they can't compare to you. I can see it at a glance... They aren't genuine. In fact, you're not genuine either; however, beneath their perfect exteriors lies a selfish heart, while you're completely the opposite. I don't understand why someone as kind as you feels the need to pretend to be superficial..."
Little did Yang Mengying know about Wang Chao's childhood experiences in the orphanage. To gain status among others, kindness was of no use; one had to pretend to be ruthless instead. However, Wang Chao had no intention of sharing his childhood story. He teased her saying, "So what you're saying is that I'm broke, not handsome, and inconsiderate?"
This time, Yang Mengying ignored Wang Chao's playful remark and said seriously, "I'm being sincere."
"Huh?" Wang Chao responded. "What do you mean?"
"I love you." Yang Mengying's voice was like a gentle spring breeze that softly entered Wang Chao's ears.
"I feel the same way," Wang Chao replied.
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