Lu Yu, shirtless, flung the door wide open. Bathed in the gentle radiance of the candlelight, Lu Yu's handsome features and well-built body were clearly visible to the duo.
This sight amplified the discomfort that Li Wanning, a professor known for her stern and unsmiling exterior, was already feeling.
Now, they found themselves in the terrifying reality of the first day of an apocalypse. The idea of asking her students for food in such dire circumstances was deeply embarrassing for her.
How could she possibly articulate such a request?
Shen Bin, being a man, was the first to break the awkward silence.
"So, Lu Yu," he started, "Didn't you say earlier that you were going downstairs to look for food?
Wan Ning was quite worried about your safety. Seeing you return covered in blood, she wanted to ensure you weren't hurt."
Despite his villainous nature, Shen Bin felt quite uncomfortable due to the recent events. However, before the apocalypse, he was a highly respected member of society. Therefore, he not only spoke on behalf of Li Wanning but also managed to phrase it eloquently. He reminded Lu Yu to prioritize finding food and hoped that Lu Yu would remember his previous statement.
He then tried to bridge the gap under the pretense of concern. He conveniently left out their initial plan to find food downstairs. His words served a dual purpose.
Upon hearing Shen Bin's words, Li Wanning felt a sense of relief. Despite Shen Bin's less than likable personality, his statement was indeed well articulated. But Lu Yu was no fool. Just by observing their expressions in the candlelight, he could discern their intentions.
"Oh?
Thank you, Miss Li, for your concern," Lu Yu responded calmly.
"None of us were injured. However, we are quite exhausted, and the blood on us is from those monsters."
"Is that so?
That's good to hear…" Li Wanning trailed off.
"Miss Li, why don't you… come in and sit?"
Lu Yu extended an invitation without causing any discomfort.
"Come in and sit?"
Li Wanning was taken aback, and then replied somewhat embarrassedly, "This… Wouldn't that be an inconvenience?"
She was famished and at a loss for words. Lu Yu's invitation was precisely what she desired. However, she felt the need to maintain appearances on the first day of the apocalypse and feigned refusal.
"No, but…" Lu Yu smiled, "You can only come in alone, Miss Li."
"What?"
Both Li Wanning and Shen Bin were taken aback. Shen Bin reacted first, slightly puzzled.
"Why?"
He wondered why only Li Wanning was allowed in and not him. Was this a deliberate attempt to insult him?
"Hehe, don't get me wrong!"
Lu Yu gave Shen Bin a playful look. "It's just that my girlfriend is taking a shower inside, so it wouldn't be appropriate for you to come in."
Shen Bin did have some redeeming qualities. As long as he behaved himself, Lu Yu didn't mind letting the protagonist finish Shen Bin.
"I see…" Shen Bin muttered.
"What I said…hey, you'll wait…"
Upon hearing this, Li Wanning was taken aback, and Shen Bin managed to save face and gain some time. It was then that he suddenly realized something.
"You said your girlfriend is taking a bath?"
Shen Bin was stunned.
"Did you store the water here?"
"Stored, but this water is the mineral water I stored in the room before the monsters appeared!"
"Mineral water?
My God, you actually used mineral water to bathe your girlfriend?
We're all dying of thirst, you know?"
Upon hearing this, Lu Yu looked at him as if he were an idiot. It seemed to say, 'you are dying of thirst, what does it have to do with me?'
Since he was facing the candlelight, Shen Bin didn't notice Lu Yu's gaze and continued speaking.
"Do you have any extra water here?
Can you give me some?
I haven't had water for almost a day, and my throat is parched…"
Although he prided himself on his identity, he disdained snatching food and water from other barbarians. But he was a man after all, and it was easy to ask someone for something to eat.
"Look at me, I forgot about it!
Teacher Li, come in with me and get it." Lu Yu "suddenly" turned around and entered the door. Li Wanning reacted quickly and followed him.
Shen Bin saw the back of Li Wanning entering the door. Although Shen Bin was quite anxious, he had waited for a long time, and he was not in a hurry.
Moreover, Lu Yu said that his girlfriend was bathing inside. If he barged in rashly, it would be trivial for them not to give him water. What if they got angry and beat him up?
He was just villain, not an idiot. He had watched Lu Yu rush back from outside, bringing two monsters as pets.
How could he provoke Lu Yu at this time?
Li Wanning followed Lu Yu into the door. Lu Yu took two 500ml bottles of mineral water for her directly from the desk drawer.
"I'm really sorry, Miss Li, you know what's going on outside, so I can only give you so much for the time being."
Li Wanning couldn't keep her face down. Upon hearing Lu Yu say this, why would she care about other things?
"It doesn't matter, classmate, the teacher can understand. In this situation, you can still give us two bottles of water. We are already very grateful to you."
As Li Wanning spoke, she didn't have time to wait for Lu Yu to answer. She quickly walked to the door and handed Shen Bin a bottle of water.
Seeing this bottle of mineral water, Shen Bin's eyes lit up, and without saying a word, he unscrewed the bottle cap and gulped it down.
Shen Bin couldn't wait. But she cared more about her image than Shen Bin. Even if she was extremely thirsty, she didn't gulp down the mineral water. She simply raised her head and swallowed slightly. Her fair neck and exaggerated upper circumference caught Lu Yu's eyes.
Lu Yu glanced subconsciously. The faint candlelight allowed him to clearly see Li Wanning's figure.
Hmm… It seems one size bigger than Yan Yun's, right?
Nice, Nice!
The corner of Lu Yu's mouth raised, and he turned back to the house again.
When the two of them had almost finished drinking, Lu Yu handed them two ham sausages. Seeing the ham sausage, Shen Bin immediately laughed.
" something to eat?
Haha, this student, thank you!!"
"You're welcome!"
Lu Yu shrugged casually. The ham was the kind that cost five dollars a piece. Given their current level of hunger, although they were not full, it was enough to significantly alleviate the negative state caused by hunger.
"Wanning, you can talk more with your students, I'll go first." While nibbling on the ham sausage, Shen Bin pretended to say something smart.
"Okay!"
After getting the response, Shen Bin didn't stop there, he turned around and left Lu Yu's door. He had everything to eat and drink, and he had no reason to stay!
Will Li Wanning be in danger?
He's not worried about this.
Because Lu Yu is not only Li Wanning's student, but he is so kind as to provide food and water. Such a good student, what can he worry about?
Besides, he also has his own thoughts. Before Lu Yu led a group of people, they rushed from upstairs to downstairs, and then from downstairs to the other side of the street. Finally, they rushed back across the street.
So many times back and forth, just like sell in Walmart during black friday, but he didn't do anything and didn't get hurt at all. He saw all this. And thought this time, let Li Wanning use the teacher-student relationship to narrow the distance between the two sides.
As long as you do a good job for both parties, you will not have to worry about eating and drinking in the future.
I have to say that Shen Bin is still a bit brainy. But he may have not been exposed to the dark side of the bottom of society because of the educational environment. So he doesn't know how sinister people in this world are. Everything is taken for granted.
It's true that Lu Yu couldn't do anything to Li Wanning today, but since she came to his door.
Of course, he wouldn't let this woman leave so easily. And the food that Lu Yu had wasn't readily available. When Shen Bin departed, Lu Yu promptly shut the door.
Afterward, the two of them settled on the sofa, illuminated by the soft glow of the candlelight. Lu Yu initiated a conversation in a gentle tone.
"Miss Li, you should be aware of our current predicament, correct?"
"Um…" After Li Wanning finished consuming the ham sausage, she took another sip of water and gave a slight nod in affirmation.
The increasing number of monsters and the absence of a rescue team is a glaring issue that even a fool could identify. When asked about her future plans, Li Wanning was taken aback as she hadn't given it much thought.
Lu Yu, however, didn't require an answer and swiftly changed the subject, complimenting Li Wanning on her appearance.
Confused, Li Wanning asked him to clarify his intentions. Lu Yu explained the grim reality of their situation - Yancheng lacked a military region and was destined to fall.
He questioned what would happen to a beautiful woman like Li Wanning in a city overrun with monsters and devoid of a military district.
In this state of confusion, Lu Yu bombarded Li Wanning with questions. One of them was about her personal plans. She had previously asked Lu Yu the same question, not because she had any plans of her own, but because she was interested in hearing others' perspectives for her own reference.
Now, when Lu Yu asked her the same question, she found herself at a loss for an answer.
Another question was about her appearance. Li Wanning, while not narcissistic, was quite confident in her looks. She was well aware of her popularity among males, whether they were her students or fellow teachers.
It was only when Lu Yu asked the last question that she realized the gravity of their situation. The power of the state, she admitted, was the strongest. In the face of monster invasions, the only entity capable of launching a timely rescue operation would be the country.
However, the current predicament was that all precision instruments and communication equipment were non-functional. Even vehicles like planes, ships, tanks, cars, and armored vehicles couldn't start normally.
If the national army were to attempt a rescue, it would likely have to resort to the most primitive method for human rescue.
Given these circumstances, the absence of a military region in Yancheng was equivalent to isolating Yancheng from the rest of the world.
Even if a country were to come to Yancheng's rescue, how long would it take?
A month, two months, half a year, or even a year?
Li Wanning didn't know.
All she knew was that among the group of survivors, there were already several men who were looking at her inappropriately. If she didn't act quickly, she could easily find herself in trouble.
"Lu… Lu Yu, do you… do you have any ideas?"
she asked, a hint of fear creeping into her voice. Lu Yu's bravery and clear thinking made her momentarily forget his identity as a student and ask him this question.
"Of course there are ways, but… Forget it, you'd better eat first, and we'll talk about the specifics later," Lu Yu responded, hesitating before leaving his sentence unfinished.
His intention was merely to prepare Li Wanning for what was to come. There was no need to rush; they had plenty of time.
After saying this, Lu Yu touched his storage ring with his right hand. An almost imperceptible blue light flickered. A pair of tableware and several dishes appeared in front of Li Wanning, courtesy of Lu Yu.
Next came rice, braised beef, white chopped chicken, and three cold salads. These foods were in pots, aluminum pots, and barrels, all with lids. Without a doubt, these were fresh, clean foods that Lu Yu had brought from the kitchen downstairs.
As for the other fresh, quick-frozen ingredients in the refrigerator and freezer, Lu Yu naturally couldn't take them out at this time.
"My God, this is…" Li Wanning was stunned as she watched Lu Yu magically place these items on the coffee table in front of her.
"I have a meal for you. Save two meals for us!"
Lu Yu told her without bothering to explain further.
"Tonight you will live in this room with Yan Yun!
You look so good-looking, it's not very suitable for you to be crowded with those men."
"Ah?"
Hearing Lu Yu say this, Li Wanning was a little surprised.
"Then… what about you?"
"I'll just go next door!"
Lu Yu remained taciturn. Li Wanning, having prepared a meal for both of them, returned the food to the ring and Lu Yu exited the room.
For Lu Yu, exhaustion weighed heavily, leaving no room for additional activities that night. The location of his rest mattered little. Li Wanning, upon hearing Lu Yu's words, experienced a mix of surprise and emotion.
In this challenging environment, Lu Yu, a student, not only provided her with sustenance but also regarded her as a woman. His thoughtfulness, generosity, and consideration set a commendable example for young men in these trying times.
Meanwhile, Yan Yun, fresh from a shower in the bathroom, felt taken aback by the conversation between the two.
Considering Lu Yu's previous actions toward her, she wondered why he hadn't made further advances despite his fatigue.
Was it solely about awakening his abilities?
Perhaps Yan Yun's speculations were unfounded Lu Yu's weariness likely precluded any other intentions.
After leaving the room, Lu Yu randomly selected an unoccupied space (many people had vacated rooms downstairs).
He satisfied his hunger and took a shower. Later, he transferred Xiao Jin to his chosen quarters, closed the door, and settled in for the night.
Outside, the cold wind howled, casting an eerie atmosphere over the darkened city. Occasional zombie roars heightened the fear.
Ho! Ho! Ho!
Most people resisted sleep, fearing they might become the monsters' next meal in this apocalyptic night.
As the night descends, all beings on planet are silently undergoing transformation. The night doesn't just bring darkness, but also hosts a variety of peculiar creatures.
Imagine beetles as large as a well's opening or vampire bats standing as tall as humans. Just like the lizardmen who appeared unexpectedly, these creatures emerge without any forewarning.
During this transformative night, Chu Feng is in a state of unconsciousness. Simultaneously, Li Wanning is getting updates about the team's status from Yan Yun.
Lu Yu, on the other hand, is enjoying a peaceful sleep, oblivious to the apocalyptic events unfolding outside. He is indifferent to the protagonist's plight and under Xiao Jin's protection, he is free from worries.
As the sun pierces through the atmosphere at eight in the morning, it brings with it a new day and fresh fears.
Expressions of disbelief and fear echo,
"Why have these monsters grown so much overnight?
It's unbelievable! This is truly the end of the world.
These monsters are not only surviving but also evolving.
What are we to do?
Are we destined to perish here?"
Despite the night's transformative effects on both humans and monsters, the sight of evolved monsters outside the window is still hard for people to accept.
Yesterday's monsters were primarily beginners, with only a few intermediates and even fewer high-level ones. But today, the number of beginner monsters remains unchanged, while there's a sudden surge in intermediate and high-level monsters.
How are they to cope with this?
Indeed, on the first day of the apocalypse, the low-level monsters served merely as a prelude to humanity's challenges. The true doomsday has only just commenced.
School canteen
Chu Feng, who had been in a coma all night, slowly woke up. There is a lounge in the commissary. At this time, he was lying on the cot in the lounge, covered with a blanket. Chu Feng straightened up and immediately checked his wounds.
The wounds to the arms and abdomen have been sutured. Although the wound was crooked and irregular, it was sewn up anyway.
"you're awake?"
Dai Lian closed her eyes and rested on the chair beside him, and found Chu Feng who woke up.
"You sewed this wound for me?"
Chu Feng was a little surprised!
"Yeah, I don't dare to go out, I can only sew for you myself, but I haven't studied nursing, so I can only…"
"It doesn't matter, Thanks for suturing it up!"
"I didn't find a disinfection tool, your wound… won't be infected, right?"
"No!
My body is special…"
When Chu Feng said this, his voice paused for a while:
"I owe you my life!"
If the other party hadn't sutured his wound, he would have lost too much blood and died under the circumstances last night. So it's true that he owes his life to the other party.
"You owe me life?
It's not that serious!"
Dai Lian was a little embarrassed
"Didn't you save me before?"
Chu Feng said: "Then we are even, right!
You know my name is Chu Feng, but I don't seem to know your name yet?"
Previously, Chu Feng was cordial because of Dai Lian's appearance. So, thinking about his growth, he didn't ask the other person's name. When he came back, he fainted and didn't have time. Now that she have saved his live, it would be rude not to ask her name.
"Me?
My name is Dai Lian!"
"Dai Lian?"
Chu Feng couldn't help but be stunned when he heard the name: "Dai Lian, the poisonous lady?"
A/n :- Dear readers, I welcome your suggestions and feedback in the comments section below. Your support through Power stones will be greatly appreciated.