TSIAGBICATMWI Chapter 164

Chapter 164: A Stroke of Luck

When the two groups revealed themselves from behind the wall of White Tiger Cub, Xie YunChuan’s gaze was still intensely focused on Luo Shuyou, practically drawing silken threads of affection, while Luo Shuyou’s wandering eyes flickered about. He lightly coughed twice, covering his mouth with his left hand to conceal his embarrassment.

“Well, uh, hello Little Xi Sister, hello Little Yue Sister.” It was all Xie YunChuan’s fault for immediately hugging and kissing him the moment he arrived, making him forget there were other people present.

Gu Tangxi and Gu Tangyue’s eyes lit up simultaneously, and they said in unison, “Youyou!”

Actually, they wanted to call him “Youyou Little Darling,” but noticing Luo Shuyou’s different tone, they both tacitly omitted the last three words.

After braving the snow for a whole day, they could finally rest, make a fire, and warm up. The group entered the house, which was surprisingly clean and tidy, with no bloodstains or the stench of rotting zombies.

Of course, this was meticulously chosen by Luo WuShang. It was clearly a small house that had been abandoned since the early days of the apocalypse and hadn’t been invaded or damaged since. This small house was at the foot of a low mountain slope in the city center. The cities near Li City were all considered mountain cities, not only surrounded by mountains but also with buildings nestled on the flat areas between the large and small slopes. This house at the foot of the mountain, however, was plain and unadorned on the outside, but fully equipped inside. With no tall buildings nearby, it was desolate and quiet. No wonder those searching for supplies hadn’t stumbled upon it, making it a rare and peaceful place.

The group sat around the fire for a long time before their frozen limbs gradually warmed up. Looking at the spotless house, Gu Tangxi smiled and said, “Youyou, you’re such a hardworking little bee. You cleaned the house so thoroughly yesterday as soon as you arrived. Was it to welcome us?”

Luo Shuyou smiled shyly without answering, as he couldn’t say that he had only woken up today, hadn’t done anything, and had only been playing in the snow in the yard. He couldn’t take credit, nor could he decline.

Hiding on the second floor, Li Shi watched them, a loving family, enjoying their lively reunion. Hearing this, he sneered inwardly. Hardworking was indeed true, but Luo WuShang wouldn’t deign to waste his efforts on trivial matters like cleaning the house. He was busy slaughtering the city.

Hmph! What good zombie would diligently clean a house for hours like him? At that time, Li Shi thought, “It’s just a temporary resting place, where did this young master’s airs come from? I’ve never seen Luo WuShang so particular before.” Now it seemed, it wasn’t for himself, but he was meddling for others. Luo WuShang gave the orders, Li Shi did the work, and Luo Shuyou got the credit. Incredible.

Of course, Li Shi couldn’t jump down and say that he was the one who cleaned it. Earning a title of “hardworking” couldn’t be eaten. He just looked at the group joking around with disdain.

After chatting about inconsequential things to avoid sensitive topics for a while, once their bodies were no longer cold, Xie YunChuan took Luo Shuyou to a corner away from everyone and began to ask questions. He knew that Luo Shuyou didn’t like mentioning Luo WuShang, but many things needed to be clarified. Now it was the end of the world, fraught with dangers, and this time Luo WuShang’s appearance had lasted too long. If he continued to remain indifferent, he feared that one day his Youyou would really not come back.

However, Luo Shuyou was very vague about it. He didn’t even know Luo WuShang’s name; he had only heard it from Xie YunChuan now. He knew that Luo WuShang existed and was sure that Luo WuShang wouldn’t hurt him, and that was all.

Luo Shuyou handed the three level-six Jīngpò- Crystal Soul or Cores and one level-seven Jīngpò- Crystal Soul or Cores to Xie YunChuan. These were not very useful to Luo Shuyou now, and they were more suitable for Xie YunChuan to use.

The others tactfully didn’t ask what Xie YunChuan and Luo Shuyou had talked about, nor did they ask how Luo Shuyou had returned or recovered. Instead, they brought up another happy topic.

“Tomorrow is New Year’s Eve, let’s celebrate!” Gu Tangxi’s cheerful voice broke the cold and silent atmosphere.

Since the end of the world, they had been living a precarious and muddled existence. If it weren’t for Xie YunChuan’s agreement with Luo WuShang, they would have almost forgotten that the New Year was coming. This most festive and grand holiday should be celebrated properly to sweep away bad luck and welcome the new year with a new atmosphere.

“Okay, okay, I have everything here. We can make some arrangements,” Gu Tangyue was the first to respond, and then everyone else smiled and agreed.

Gu Tangyue began to excitedly take out and count the useful items in her space, muttering to herself, “Oh, there’s no shortage of snacks, no shortage of staple foods, no shortage of pots and pans… Hey! What’s missing are some fresh vegetables and meat.”

Gu Tangxi asked, “Don’t you have any meat at all?”

Gu Tangyue pointed to a corner for Gu Tangxi to see, saying, “There, just some canned goods and a few pieces of old cured meat.”

Gu Tangyue was a little frustrated. Although their supplies were already very rich compared to others in the end of the world, compared to the Manchu Han Imperial Feast of the prosperous past, these were not even half enough. Recalling the past, she couldn’t help but feel low and discouraged. Remembering the lively laughter of a large family on New Year’s Eve, which was no more, she missed her parents and relatives even more.

Gu Tangxi noticed Gu Tangyue’s depressed mood and patted her shoulder to comfort her, “These are already very good. The most important thing is that a bunch of us friends are happily eating a good meal together.”

Gu Tangyue was not comforted, because she was now saddened by another thing. “Sister, do you think Mom and Dad are still alive?”

Gu Tangxi was stunned, realizing that “alive” had another meaning. “Probably.”

Gu Tangxi didn’t know how to comfort her sister. Mom and Dad were bitten in front of their eyes. At that time, no one had awakened their abilities, and they were helpless against the sudden end of the world, only left with fear and panic. Their sisters’ lives were exchanged for by their parents, and they didn’t even dare to go back to the place where their parents were infected to take a look.

Gu Tangyue looked in the direction of Luo Shuyou with a deep meaning, seeing him chatting with Xie YunChuan with a light smile like a normal person, she doubted herself, “Should we have left Mom and Dad? Maybe, the special one isn’t Luo Shuyou, but… Xie YunChuan.”

Gu Tangxi understood what she meant, and her eyebrows sank, saying, “The special one isn’t either of them, but them together. There’s no ‘should’ or ‘shouldn’t,’ we had no choice.”

Thousands of families remained in that zombie city without exception. They were not unlucky to have lost their parents, but lucky to have been pushed out by their parents.

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