Ruan Qing, however, had no intention of falling asleep, even with a person like Yan Ci around to protect him.
Relying on others meant handing over one’s life to them.
This made Ruan Qing feel very insecure.
Moreover, Yan Ci couldn’t be considered a good person.
But perhaps Ruan Qing was too tired, and his body too weak; he gradually lost consciousness as he slept.
Once Yan Ci heard the steady breathing of the person beside him, he opened his eyes directly, showing no signs of drowsiness.
He glanced at the young man curled up in the corner, picked him up horizontally, and placed him on his lap.
Even with such a significant movement, Ruan Qing did not wake up, indicating a considerable level of exhaustion.
After holding Ruan Qing in his arms, Yan Ci adjusted the position to make him sleep more comfortably.
Being held was evidently more comfortable than sitting, and Ruan Qing’s slightly furrowed eyebrows relaxed.
His breathing also became more stable.
Xie Xuanlan was originally wiping a gun. After Yan Ci’s actions, he casually glanced at the other before continuing to clean the gun.
As if everything had nothing to do with him.
On the other hand, Xiao Liu looked at the two with suspicion in his eyes, as if suspecting that Yan Ci was not a good person.
But in the end, he said nothing.
Although the nearby zombies had been cleared, no one was careless, and the two military personnel on duty took turns keeping watch at night.
The other ordinary survivors quietly rested on the side.
Perhaps because there was a team of people, the survivors were much more at ease and gradually fell into a deep sleep.
But not long after, there was a commotion below the residential building.
At this time, Xiao Liu was on duty. He had originally planned to open the door directly and check downstairs, but when he saw his boss open his eyes, he immediately lowered his voice and said, “Boss, there’s a situation!”
Xie Xuanlan instantly stood up, and together with Xiao Liu, opened the door and walked out.
The commotion below intensified after the door opened.
“Hehe.”
“Hehe.”
They were the sound of zombies.
A sea of zombies.
The appearance and clothing of the zombies suggested that they were once students.
Apparently, zombies from the nearby Second University had emerged.
At the forefront of the zombie horde, several students were desperately running towards this residential area.
It’s normal for them to run in this direction, as the zombies here had been cleared out, and there were hardly any left.
The issue was that these students might lead the zombies here, and they didn’t have enough bullets to defend against this horde.
Moreover, the zombies at night ran much faster than during the day. It’s unclear whether it’s due to the nighttime conditions or the duration of time since they turned into zombies.
Regardless of the reason, this place was bound to fall again.
If it were just their team, they could probably escape, but too many survivors accompanied them, making a quick and safe evacuation impossible.
Their duty and mission also made it impossible for them to abandon the survivors.
They discovered it too late, and the zombies had already surrounded them. Walking downstairs would only lead them to face this group of zombies head-on.
Everyone, including Ruan Qing, had been awakened. Ruan Qing, upon waking up in Yan Ci’s embrace, was initially bewildered and stiffened instantly.
After regaining composure, he blushed and quickly separated himself from Yan Ci’s embrace.
Because the members of the small team were all standing in the corridor, the survivors walked out in confusion. As a result, they saw the countless zombies downstairs and almost screamed in shock.
Fortunately, the person beside them quickly covered the mouth of the one about to scream.
Zombies were sensitive to sound and light, and they could even smell the breath of the living when close enough. Making noise would immediately attract the attention of the zombies.
Everyone looked panicked, with expressions full of helplessness and fear.
The members of the small team had much better psychological resilience than ordinary people. Xie Xuanlan showed no signs of panic. He looked around and said in a deep voice, “Go through the building behind us.”
The other side of that building led to another street, making it the best option for now.
Perhaps they could safely transfer everyone from there.
However, the distance between this building and the one behind it was quite far, approximately five meters wide.
Going downstairs and running over seemed obviously too late, as the horde of zombies was already chasing those few individuals into the residential area.
Xiao Liu stepped forward directly. “Boss, I can climb up to the building across.”
Because the residential buildings here formed a rectangle with four buildings adjacent to each other, it might be possible to climb over.
Without hesitation, everyone agreed. Xiao Liu had the strongest climbing ability in their team, and if he said he could do it, he could.
They quickly found a rope, made it long enough, and tied it around Xiao Liu. After securing the rope, Xiao Liu efficiently climbed out of the window and started climbing from the back of the building.
Although there were balcony railings and even air conditioner frames on the back, it was difficult to see clearly due to the dark surroundings, making the climb challenging.
Moreover, to avoid being noticed by zombies, Xiao Liu didn’t bring any lighting tools; he relied solely on the lights from the residents’ apartments.
Everyone stared intently at Xiao Liu climbing, and fortunately, he successfully made it across.
Xiao Liu removed the rope from his body, fixed it, and waved towards them.
They secured the other end of the rope on their side, then used another rope to create a makeshift conveyor belt by looping it around the secured rope. Since Xiao Liu intentionally climbed one level lower on his side, they could slide across this height difference using the rope.
However, because the rope was not steel wire or some special material, it could only bear the weight of one person at most.
After preparing the rope, Xie Xuanlan, along with a few teammates, went over first. After all, they needed to confirm whether there was any danger on the other side.
So, no one rushed; they calmly waited on the side.
But after Xie Xuanlan and the others crossed, the other ordinary people were eager to go next, almost turning it into a chaotic situation.
In the end, they decided to draw lots.
Ruan Qing checked his number, 48.
A relatively late number; there were only three or four people behind him.
Yan Ci, on the other hand, was number 6.
Just as Ruan Qing had some thoughts, he helplessly watched as Yan Ci exchanged places with the person numbered 49.
The person holding number 49 was originally very sad because the longer they stayed, the more dangerous it became. So, when Yan Ci suggested an exchange, he agreed without hesitation.
Ruan Qing silently suppressed the emerging thoughts.
The rope could only bear limited weight, and people coming out of the supermarket were carrying big and small packages.
Those who left their homes and followed the group had even more belongings; they brought almost everything they considered important.
If someone’s own weight was relatively light, it was manageable. However, for those who were already heavy, carrying an additional bag was somewhat challenging.
The four members of the remaining small teams advised these individuals to take some items out of their bags.
Most people complied, but a few insisted on carrying their belongings across without cooperation.
Ruan Qing, however, had no intention of falling asleep, even with a person like Yan Ci around to protect him.
Relying on others meant handing over one’s life to them.
This made Ruan Qing feel very insecure.
Moreover, Yan Ci couldn’t be considered a good person.
But perhaps Ruan Qing was too tired, and his body too weak; he gradually lost consciousness as he slept.
Once Yan Ci heard the steady breathing of the person beside him, he opened his eyes directly, showing no signs of drowsiness.
He glanced at the young man curled up in the corner, picked him up horizontally, and placed him on his lap.
Even with such a significant movement, Ruan Qing did not wake up, indicating a considerable level of exhaustion.
After holding Ruan Qing in his arms, Yan Ci adjusted the position to make him sleep more comfortably.
Being held was evidently more comfortable than sitting, and Ruan Qing’s slightly furrowed eyebrows relaxed.
His breathing also became more stable.
Xie Xuanlan was originally wiping a gun. After Yan Ci’s actions, he casually glanced at the other before continuing to clean the gun.
As if everything had nothing to do with him.
On the other hand, Xiao Liu looked at the two with suspicion in his eyes, as if suspecting that Yan Ci was not a good person.
But in the end, he said nothing.
Although the nearby zombies had been cleared, no one was careless, and the two military personnel on duty took turns keeping watch at night.
The other ordinary survivors quietly rested on the side.
Perhaps because there was a team of people, the survivors were much more at ease and gradually fell into a deep sleep.
But not long after, there was a commotion below the residential building.
At this time, Xiao Liu was on duty. He had originally planned to open the door directly and check downstairs, but when he saw his boss open his eyes, he immediately lowered his voice and said, “Boss, there’s a situation!”
Xie Xuanlan instantly stood up, and together with Xiao Liu, opened the door and walked out.
The commotion below intensified after the door opened.
“Hehe.”
“Hehe.”
They were the sound of zombies.
A sea of zombies.
The appearance and clothing of the zombies suggested that they were once students.
Apparently, zombies from the nearby Second University had emerged.
At the forefront of the zombie horde, several students were desperately running towards this residential area.
It’s normal for them to run in this direction, as the zombies here had been cleared out, and there were hardly any left.
The issue was that these students might lead the zombies here, and they didn’t have enough bullets to defend against this horde.
Moreover, the zombies at night ran much faster than during the day. It’s unclear whether it’s due to the nighttime conditions or the duration of time since they turned into zombies.
Regardless of the reason, this place was bound to fall again.
If it were just their team, they could probably escape, but too many survivors accompanied them, making a quick and safe evacuation impossible.
Their duty and mission also made it impossible for them to abandon the survivors.
They discovered it too late, and the zombies had already surrounded them. Walking downstairs would only lead them to face this group of zombies head-on.
Everyone, including Ruan Qing, had been awakened. Ruan Qing, upon waking up in Yan Ci’s embrace, was initially bewildered and stiffened instantly.
After regaining composure, he blushed and quickly separated himself from Yan Ci’s embrace.
Because the members of the small team were all standing in the corridor, the survivors walked out in confusion. As a result, they saw the countless zombies downstairs and almost screamed in shock.
Fortunately, the person beside them quickly covered the mouth of the one about to scream.
Zombies were sensitive to sound and light, and they could even smell the breath of the living when close enough. Making noise would immediately attract the attention of the zombies.
Everyone looked panicked, with expressions full of helplessness and fear.
The members of the small team had much better psychological resilience than ordinary people. Xie Xuanlan showed no signs of panic. He looked around and said in a deep voice, “Go through the building behind us.”
The other side of that building led to another street, making it the best option for now.
Perhaps they could safely transfer everyone from there.
However, the distance between this building and the one behind it was quite far, approximately five meters wide.
Going downstairs and running over seemed obviously too late, as the horde of zombies was already chasing those few individuals into the residential area.
Xiao Liu stepped forward directly. “Boss, I can climb up to the building across.”
Because the residential buildings here formed a rectangle with four buildings adjacent to each other, it might be possible to climb over.
Without hesitation, everyone agreed. Xiao Liu had the strongest climbing ability in their team, and if he said he could do it, he could.
They quickly found a rope, made it long enough, and tied it around Xiao Liu. After securing the rope, Xiao Liu efficiently climbed out of the window and started climbing from the back of the building.
Although there were balcony railings and even air conditioner frames on the back, it was difficult to see clearly due to the dark surroundings, making the climb challenging.
Moreover, to avoid being noticed by zombies, Xiao Liu didn’t bring any lighting tools; he relied solely on the lights from the residents’ apartments.
Everyone stared intently at Xiao Liu climbing, and fortunately, he successfully made it across.
Xiao Liu removed the rope from his body, fixed it, and waved towards them.
They secured the other end of the rope on their side, then used another rope to create a makeshift conveyor belt by looping it around the secured rope. Since Xiao Liu intentionally climbed one level lower on his side, they could slide across this height difference using the rope.
However, because the rope was not steel wire or some special material, it could only bear the weight of one person at most.
After preparing the rope, Xie Xuanlan, along with a few teammates, went over first. After all, they needed to confirm whether there was any danger on the other side.
So, no one rushed; they calmly waited on the side.
But after Xie Xuanlan and the others crossed, the other ordinary people were eager to go next, almost turning it into a chaotic situation.
In the end, they decided to draw lots.
Ruan Qing checked his number, 48.
A relatively late number; there were only three or four people behind him.
Yan Ci, on the other hand, was number 6.
Just as Ruan Qing had some thoughts, he helplessly watched as Yan Ci exchanged places with the person numbered 49.
The person holding number 49 was originally very sad because the longer they stayed, the more dangerous it became. So, when Yan Ci suggested an exchange, he agreed without hesitation.
Ruan Qing silently suppressed the emerging thoughts.
The rope could only bear limited weight, and people coming out of the supermarket were carrying big and small packages.
Those who left their homes and followed the group had even more belongings; they brought almost everything they considered important.
If someone’s own weight was relatively light, it was manageable. However, for those who were already heavy, carrying an additional bag was somewhat challenging.
The four members of the remaining small teams advised these individuals to take some items out of their bags.
Most people complied, but a few insisted on carrying their belongings across without cooperation.
