13. No Risk

" You guys are back. " Hua Yun Chen greeted them leisurely. If not for the fact that the light is scarce, they could immediately see how Hua Yun Chen struggled just to say those 4 words.

Shi Xiao ignored him, but Shang Hao diligently prepared their resting spot - by spreading the mattress, then replaced the sheets, also pat the pillow for his brother - then helped his brother to the bedding.

" Chen Ge, sleep now, your fever is still quite high... " He anxiously said. Since their escape, Hua Yun Chen's condition worsened. Although Shi Xiao promised to give him a medicine, but he still need proper foods, so he have to quickly search for supplies in the fifth floor.

Moved by his dedication to protect his older cousin, Shi Xiao then told him that he hadn't touched the vending machine, he need a janitor card to sweep the goods inside without breaking the glass door, because it was confirmed that although the monsters generally won't care about ambient noises outside their hunting range, but too much noises can definitely attract them from afar. For example, when the car suddenly burst into flame two days ago, several zombies immediately run out. Thanks for that, the street is full of zombies right now. That's why he decided to find a biggest car in the basement to escape, as big car have a chance to crush them head on compared to small size car. It also can be used to guard the zombies from immediately reaching him out, or waiting for rescues inside is also better.

" Okay... Good night then. " Hua Yun Chen nodded, then slipped in the quilt.

Shi Xiao frowned. Why must he keep pretending? Does he think Shi Xiao isn't a good person to be trusted?

Well, he didn't care. He helped them merely out of whim, and giving medicine and shelter is also due to Shang Hao's personality, otherwise he won't even blink when Hua Yun Chen is in brink of death door. And, he also didn't trust this guy who can hide his own condition to deceive someone.

Then both of them exited the door, after laying simple barricade from outside, Shang Hao stopped Shi Xiao. With a determined face, he asked the older man. " Shi Ge, where is the vending machine? Please take me there. "

" Here, this is my spare weapon. " He lent him a sharpened broom handle. "It's a bit light, I filled mine with some dirt from the pot to give them some weight. "

" Let's make a plan first. " Shi Xiao patted the chair, indicating Shang Hao to take a seat. " Don't be so tense, despite we going in night, I think that I should've killed most of these monsters at the fifth floor, these weapons are just precautions. Maybe one or two will pop up, but we can handle them. "

" Thank you Shi Ge. Don't worry, I definitely won't cower back. When we still exploring the second and first floor, we were at the front line, I killed more than 10 zombies along the way! "

" Okay, " Shi Xiao's eyes curved, he really liked his positive attitude, " If you meet one, don't panic and quickly aim at their heart. But don't rush. They are stronger in nighttime, so don't make more noise than necessary. "

" But should we heard more than two monsters nearby, we should just hide and wait it out. Are we clear? "

" Yes! "

" Good. Let's go now, bring your stuffs here, I will wait. " He grabbed his weapons and part of the supplies, then waited on the hallway. 3 minutes later, Shang Hao borrowed Shi Xiao's spare bag and loaded the bag with some stuffs, then joined Shi Xiao in the hallway.

" We should try to not make a lot of noises, so talk in whispers, okay? "

" Ah, okay. " He exhaled, then answered in small voice. Shang Hao stifled his big mouth and even breath lightly, concentrating on noises. In vast darkness, with only phone's flashlight as their guide, ears become most reliable sensory organ.

They quickly found one. This one located in resting lounge, which aren't luxurious compared to the small rooms filled with mattress and pantry for the secretaries department. But inside is filled with cup noodles, coffee cans, teas, and other kind of beverages. It's good for temporary relief, and with sugar content in some beverages, they are also counted as emergency foods in dore situation.

Shang Hao took out several duct tapes he deliberately brought from the secretary office, then carefully stick the duct tape onto the glass surface.

This method couldn't fully muffle the sound of broken glass, but it's enough to not alerting more enemy to come and besiege them. All he need to do is to patiently crack the glass, especially the sides, then peel them off carefully.

Shi Xiao helped for the look out. It's not a good idea to let their back exposed, especially in night time. Unfortunately, the lounge's is an open place, so one of them have to be the look out.

Shang Hao then slowly began his work.

15 minutes passed, both Shi Xiao and Shang Hao immediately stood up and reach for their weapons.

A low growl.

There is a zombie....or more.

Unfortunately for Shi Xiao, they didn't produce much noises, but there's still several footsteps. Maybe.... 3? Or four?

In the daytime, he dare to solve 7 to 10 zombies alone, but in nighttime....

As Shang Hao told, they are all getting stronger in dark. And coupled by the fact that he saw that the zombies are all avoiding sunlight with his own eyes, he thinks the idea is feasible.

" Come on, let's hide first. " Although the zombies aren't here yet, but it's better to not be sieged by enemies in darkness.

Shang Hao reluctantly gathered his tools.

It was decided from first place that everytime they encounter more than a zombie, they would hide and wait it out, he have to obey Shi Xiao unless he wanted to leave a bad impression on others.

Shi Xiao alone might try to fight them head on, but to be honest, he didn't want to risk Shang Hao's life. Shang Hao isn't trained soldier, Shi Xiao also don't want to make irreversible mistake and face Hua Yun Chen.

A/N : In case you guys are confused, the previous sentence means that, as he's the one who followed Shang Hao out to get supplies, he couldn't risk something bad happen to Shang Hao, because he thinks that Hua Yun Chen will probably shot him dead as long there's even a scratch on Shang Hao.

Even after a few minutes passed, they still hear a faint growl outside the door.

Shang Hao and Shi Xiao sat down on the floor together inside a small dark room, which previously unused meeting room. But thanks to that, they have enough chairs and tables to barricade the door.

" What to do, Shi Ge.... I don't think they gonna left soon. " Shang Hao anxiously asked.

" It's okay, anyway, I took some foods and drink with me, let's wait till morning before we clean them up. "

" Okay... Thank you Shi Ge. I am sorry for dragging you down. " Shang Hao guiltily apologize again.

" You can give me some foods you find later to repay me. " It wouldn't be much, but Shang Hao still happy to agree.

" Your brother should be tenacious enough. I didn't bring much foods with me, if he isn't a lazy bum, he would definitely look for foods around and find my stuffs in the room. "

" I'll pay you back! "

Shi Xiao smiled and rubbed the younger man's head in response.

What to do? He really want to coax this Shang Hao to join his team.

Ah, but that guy.... Hua Yun Chen.... He doesn't look reliable. But they (HYC and SH) most likely move together, so he could only bury this little idea inside.