Chapter Fifteen Escape (Part One)
After searching for a while, Xiao Ran finally chose a set of black leather trench coat, paired with black trousers, and complemented by a pair of black sunglasses. When dressed neatly, he looked extremely stylish, reminiscent of Will Smith in the movie "Men in Black."
"Never thought I'd have such a handsome day," Xiao Ran smirked as he looked at the cool, black-clad youth in the mirror. He then opened the door and returned to the living room. The bloodstains on the floor had been cleaned, and the bodies removed. Chu Min, who had regained consciousness, was sitting in the middle of the living room with Chu Ying and Su Hao. It seemed like they were waiting for him. Chu Ying's gaze towards him no longer held the fear it did before; instead, she looked at him with interest.
"Brother, I've heard everything from Little Ying. Thanks to you for saving me and upholding my sister's honor. From now on, my life, Chu Min, belongs to you," Chu Min stood up, holding Xiao Ran's hand.
"Brother Chu, you're too kind. If it weren't for your intervention yesterday, I would have been devoured by zombies long ago. I should be the one thanking you," Xiao Ran quickly replied. Honestly, he felt that Chu Min was a person of good character and genuine integrity. He seemed like a friend who could be relied upon in times of trouble, and Xiao Ran had already intended to befriend him.
"Xiao Ge, it was my fault just now. My little sister apologizes to you here. But now you look much cooler than before," Chu Ying also ran over with a smiling face, dispelling the awkwardness between them with a single sentence.
"Xiao Ge, you were amazing just now, killing those two monsters bare-handed. I really admire you. From now on, I'll follow you," Su Hao also came over, flattering Xiao Ran.
"Xiao Su, don't make me out to be too divine. Survival in this chaotic world relies on the unity of everyone," Xiao Ran patted Su Hao's shoulder, smiling.
Xiao Ran generously shared the spoils obtained from the Wu brothers with everyone, subtly improving their impression of him. After cleaning and organizing, the useful items left in the room were as follows:
Weapons: Remington shotgun x1, 12-gauge bullets x13, Type 54 pistols x2, magazines x4, pistol bullets x35; pneumatic military sniper crossbow x1, crossbow arrows x50, explosives x1 bundle.
Food: 8 packs of instant noodles, 12 packs of biscuits.
After discussion, the most powerful shotgun and pistol were allocated to Chu Min, who had military experience. Xiao Ran took the sniper crossbow equipped with a scope. The crossbow had a stock and a board machine, with decent killing power and a long shooting range. Most importantly, it could use metal sharp objects like iron nails as ammunition, eliminating worries about ammunition consumption.
"Our remaining food supply is too scarce. If this continues, we probably won't last even three days," Chu Ying said worriedly, looking at the pitiful pile of supplies.
"This is probably not the most worrying thing at the moment. You all saw what happened today. Those two monsters easily climbed to the second floor. It's no longer safe here. We can't stay here anymore; we must leave immediately," Xiao Ran's words pierced everyone's hearts like needles. The thought of leaving this shelter was difficult for them to accept for a moment.
"Leaving here, where else can we go? Zombies are everywhere outside, it's just death," Su Hao almost cried at the thought of facing those terrifying zombies.
"To here," Xiao Ran took out a map he found in Wu Peng's house and laid it on the table. Following his finger, everyone saw a small and inconspicuous city called Yuhai City. It is located in the suburbs of Tianqing City, over 200 kilometers away.
"Why choose there?" Chu Min asked with some confusion.
"Yuhai City has a sparse local population, and there is also a brigade of army stationed there. Most of the soldiers are young and strong men, with a low probability of virus infection. Moreover, strict military management is implemented. Even if there is an outbreak, it will be quickly controlled. Plus, it's not too far from us. I think it should be the best refuge at the moment," Xiao Ran said solemnly.
After hearing Xiao Ran's analysis, everyone nodded, expressing their approval of the plan.
"To reach Yuhai City on foot is definitely not realistic. We must have suitable transportation and enough gasoline. But now, where can we find these things?" Chu Min raised a more practical question.
"Xiao Ge, I know where there is transportation," Su Hao suddenly interrupted. He walked to the broken window, pulled open the curtains, and pointed to a small building opposite, "That's Wang Fatty's residence. He likes playing with cars, and there's an off-road vehicle parked in his yard on the ground floor. There should be plenty of gasoline stored there too."
"But... how do we get there?" Chu Min looked at the quiet street below the window and smiled bitterly. The two buildings were actually quite close, only seven or eight meters apart. It would normally take half a minute to walk over, but now it was different. Despite only a dozen slow-moving zombies wandering on the street, once Xiao Ran and the others stepped out of the hiding