Chapter 190 - 092: I am just one of the millions of ordinary people

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Chapter 190: Chapter 092: I am just one of the millions of ordinary people Quiet streets. At a glance, the bodies of zombies were everywhere. The gentle morning sunlight shone down, bathing the street. Qi Sheng stared, lost in a trance for a long time, the scenes before him crashing into his heart like waves. The zombies’ mangled bodies were grotesque, terrifying, and bloody. "The Sunshine District of hope," Zhu Ming spoke of this place, "but why does it look like this? What happened last night?" Qi Sheng mumbled to himself. He had come here full of hope, unwilling to see that hope shattered. Glancing back at the two sleeping children, he smiled. These were the people he would fight to protect, even if it meant sacrificing himself without a second thought. "If I go now to ask for their shelter, will they take us in?" Qi Sheng thought to himself. He shook his head. No, they definitely wouldn’t take us in. Now was the apocalypse, and those who couldn’t contribute to a survivor’s group were unlikely to be recognized or sheltered by anyone. Since the apocalypse began, he had witnessed many dark deeds: abandonment, betrayal, murder, and more. He felt a bit cowardly, a bit scared. Scared of being rejected. Just as Zhu Ming said, this was their only hope. Now that he had arrived here, this was his last hope. If they were rejected, there truly would be no hope left. Qi Sheng thought about how he should speak when he met them, lowering his stance because he understood that he and the children were insignificant, begging for shelter. Humble, he had to be humble. He thought about his skills, knowing you must have a specialty in the apocalypse. Driving? That wasn’t considered a special skill; how many adults nowadays couldn’t drive? Pondering. Eventually, he realized it all came down to offering everything he had. In these apocalyptic times, resources were of utmost importance. If he wanted them to shelter him and his family, he would have to volunteer readily. If there were missions to go out and gather supplies, he would have to join them willingly. Only then could he make himself seem useful and get them to take him in. At that moment. He saw the gates of the Sunshine District open, and a young man with a sword walked out. Was he a survivor from the Sunshine District? Seeing the man, Qi Sheng sighed in relief, as though trapped on a deserted island for ages, and had just seen a ship approaching. Lin Fan observed the scene, scratching his head, with a touch of melancholy. The issues from dawn needed addressing now. He was well-versed in the process of clearing zombies, which simply involved transporting them to the dump and washing the dirty streets with a water truck. Seeing the car parked there with people inside. Lin Fan walked toward the vehicle; survivors had come here, wanting to know if they were in trouble. In the apocalypse, survivors should stick together, and if there were small issues, he was more than happy to help. Seeing him approach, Qi Sheng’s breathing grew rapid. Calming himself, he opened the car door and got out, knowing their acceptance depended on how he conversed with them. He anxiously watched Lin Fan approach. Unsure how to communicate. "Hello, are you in trouble?" Lin Fan greeted him with a gentle smile. He sensed the other was a bit nervous. The gentle tone could help ease the other’s tension. Qi Sheng hadn’t expected the other to say "hello," and a little taken aback, he quickly said, "Hello." "Are you in some sort of trouble?" Lin Fan asked, seeing two children in the back seat through the open car door, and instantly understood. This family of three must be fleeing the apocalypse, seeking a space to survive in. Damn apocalypse. He hated it, despising how it had destroyed a perfectly good society, causing untold numbers of families to be broken apart. It really deserved to die. Qi Sheng spoke cautiously, "Zhu Ming told me that if I had nowhere else to go, I could come to the Sunshine District, a Land of Hope. So I came here with the children to check it out." He spoke very carefully, also afraid to say too much for fear of misspeaking. "Zhu Ming? Are you talking about Zhu Ming?" Lin Fan thought for a moment. The Zhu he had encountered the day before seemed to be another family of three. Qi Sheng nodded, "Yes, Zhu Ming. My car broke down on the highway, and Zhu Ming fixed it for me. He said I could come here. The children and I have run all the way from He City and truly have nowhere else to go. Could we join your group? Don’t be fooled by my slight build; I’m actually very brave. I can join any missions to look for supplies. I just hope to provide a resting place for the children." As he spoke, Qi Sheng knelt before Lin Fan. He wasn’t afraid of dying himself, but he was worried about the children. Lin Fan helped him to his feet, gazing into his eyes and then at the children in the car, a smile involuntarily appeared on his face. "Come with me and bring the children." "Thank you, thank you so much," Qi Sheng said gratefully, believing this meant they were allowed to live in the Sunshine District. He quickly gathered the children and followed Lin Fan. Lin Fan smiled, thinking how life was full of surprises. It was hard to find work even when you put yourself out there, and now work had come looking for him. A sensible occupation should indeed actively seek agencies. The Sunshine District was a district of hope. As long as they strove to build it up, they could spread hope. He hoped that in the cold apocalypse, survivors, desperate yet unwilling to harm others, could feel warmth and understand that the brilliance of humanity exists no matter the circumstances.

Chapter 190 - 092: I am just one of the millions of ordinary people

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