Chu Hong was deeply shocked.

Yang Mu’s performance was nothing short of exceptional.

Previously, she had only thought that Yang Mu had married Wen Sijia out of sheer luck and was simply taking advantage of a great opportunity.

She had no idea Yang Mu was such a person.

Clever, decisive, multi-talented, ruthless, and possessing some martial skills.

It was as if he had adapted perfectly to this apocalypse.

Chu Hong realized an important fact: she needed to stick close to this man. He was her hope for survival in the end times.

Yang Mu dragged Chu Hong swiftly up the stairs, breathing heavily. Killing three zombies had left him drenched in sweat; he still could not fully adapt to killing these humanoid creatures, which made him tense and his muscles tight.

Upon reaching the third floor, they found a door ajar. Yang Mu entered cautiously, checked for any occupants, and then called Chu Hong inside.

“What are you doing?”

Chu Hong asked nervously, as Yang Mu was in the process of undressing, leaving only his shorts.

“Blood got on me; I don’t know if it’s infectious. I need to take a shower. Find some clothes for me in the room and get a bag packed with food. I won’t share the food in my backpack with you.”

“Okay…”

Seeing Yang Mu enter the bathroom in his shorts, Chu Hong pouted and muttered:

“Cheapskate.”

However… his physique was quite impressive.

The definition of his muscles was exquisite, surpassing even those of bodybuilders. They were excessively strong, but Yang Mu was just right.

“Use your phone to call Wen Sijia. Find out where she is.”

Yang Mu’s voice came from the bathroom.

Chu Hong took out her phone and called Wen Sijia, but there was no answer. She then called her father, who surprisingly picked up.

“Dad, I’m trapped in the Baihua Village community. Please come and rescue me!”

“Don’t panic. Find a safe place to hide. I’ll send a helicopter to get you!”

“Okay, Dad, I’m scared!”

“Don’t be afraid. Send me your location!”

After hanging up, Chu Hong felt almost delirious with joy. She had managed to contact her father.

With this hope, Chu Hong was less anxious and even neglected Yang Mu’s instructions.

Five minutes later, Yang Mu emerged and frowned upon seeing the woman sitting in the living room.

“Where are the clothes?”

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“Yang Mu, I’m so exhausted. I’m completely spent! There’s no rush. Although I couldn’t reach Sijia, I contacted Dad. He said he’d send a helicopter to pick us up.”

“Oh…”

Yang Mu was momentarily stunned but then smiled indifferently.

Caught up in the escape, he had almost forgotten Chu Hong’s precious status as a young lady.

He shouldered the food backpack, found some clothes, wiped the blood from the axe, and then changed into a clean, fitted outfit.

He searched around and found a few packets of pickled vegetables and a few sausages to put into his backpack, then strapped a fire extinguisher to his waist.

Prepared, Yang Mu opened the door and stepped outside.

“What are you doing?”

Chu Hong quickly followed.

“Since someone is coming to rescue you, we should part ways.”

“The helicopter will take us both.”

“Where will it take us? I’m better off on my own. Don’t follow me.”

Chu Hong was bewildered, not understanding why Yang Mu was being so foolish. Wasn’t it easier to escape with a helicopter?

But at this moment, she didn’t dare to part ways with Yang Mu and could only continue following him.

Yang Mu’s goal was the top of the ten-story building.

Avoiding the elevator, they ascended the stairs.

Along the way, they encountered a zombie. This time, without any psychological barriers, Yang Mu raised his axe and struck, first chopping at its neck, then kicking it down, and finally hacking at its shins and ankles.

After a few blows, the zombie was incapacitated, and a few more strikes ensured its death.

Chu Hong watched from behind, almost unable to stand. How could Yang Mu seem so fearless? It was a zombie!

“Why are you still following me?”

“I can’t separate from you. I’m afraid.”

“Then stay with me. Don’t forget what I said—I won’t share the food in my backpack.”

“I was too tired earlier and didn’t collect any food. Should I go now?”

“I won’t wait for you.”

Yang Mu continued up coldly, and Chu Hong had no choice but to follow. They finally reached the top of the building, and Yang Mu moved around, assessing the situation outside.

It was dire. There were hardly any survivors in sight, and zombies were everywhere. The spread had been alarmingly rapid.

Oh… it wasn’t that there were no survivors; they were just all hiding indoors. Who would be foolish enough to wander around?

Yang Mu found a corner, sat down, and took out a bottle of water and a loaf of bread from his backpack. While eating and drinking, he checked his phone.

He was stunned to discover that the zombie outbreak was not nationwide, but confined to the ancient city district!

The perimeter had been completely sealed off, turning the ancient city into a quarantine zone.

No wonder there had only been distant gunfire; the military had not entered. They had only sealed off the perimeter, which meant that even if Chu Hong’s father had a helicopter, it likely couldn’t get in.

The Wen family was not in this area and would not face the zombie threat for now.

As he pondered, his phone rang suddenly. Yang Mu was surprised to see it was Wen Sijia! This was her first call to him in over two years.

“My phone was in the car earlier. Yang Mu, our marriage can’t proceed. The ancient city has been sealed off, and it seems there are some zombie creatures.”

“I’m in the ancient city.”

“What?”

Wen Sijia’s voice was melodious, even though she seemed shocked, her tone remained perfect.

“Wen Sijia, find a safe place quickly. This apocalypse may be global. The ancient city is just the beginning. Use your money to build an apocalypse shelter and stock up on supplies. Don’t wait until it’s too late to prepare.”

“Okay, but for now, there are no zombies outside. What about you?”

“Oh? You’re concerned about me?”

“…After knowing someone for two years, I’d care even about a dog I’d had for two years.”

“…”

“Don’t misunderstand. I didn’t mean to insult you. It’s just a metaphor.”

“Heh, your metaphor is quite charming. Don’t forget, I’m still your husband, legally. If I’m a frog, then you’re a… female…”

“Yang Mu! What are you saying?”

“You’re so clever; figure it out yourself.”

Yang Mu smiled, hanging up the phone.

Well, with the swan safe, he would focus on his own survival and continue to live as he always had.

“Yang Mu, I also want some water. You’re not giving me any food, but could you give me some water?”

Chu Hong spoke softly.

Yang Mu looked up at her, remembering his unpleasant conversation with Wen Sijia and feeling annoyed. He also recalled how Chu Hong had always caused him trouble before, which fueled his inner mischief.

A smirk played at his lips as he pointed to his mouth and said, “Want some water? Come and get it yourself.”

As he spoke, Yang Mu took a big gulp of water without swallowing, tilted his head back, and opened his mouth, indicating that he would feed her water mouth-to-mouth.

Chu Hong’s face turned bright red. Unable to restrain herself, she exclaimed, “Scoundrel!”