Chapter 40.2

After the death of the last intruder, Li Jinghua put away her gun and went back inside the house, not caring about the dead bodies that lay sprawled in front of their gate. She didn't worry that they would turn into zombies, after all, every bullet that Sun Xiao shot hit them at the head. She also knew that some surviving neighbour would be looking at them differently now, and they should know not to get on their bad side unless they want to share the same fate as the intruder. It was also one reason why she left the bodies out in the open.When she entered the house, she saw her mother who has a serious expression on her face. She knew that she had a long explanation to make so with a long sigh, she sat in front of her mother and began her explaining.Once she was done, the worry on Madam Li's face only became more intense. "Ah'Wen will be fine… right?" she asked.Li Jinghua met his mother's gaze and gave her a reassuring smile. "Mom, I will tell you a secret. Out of all of us, Ah'Wen is the strongest," she informed the older lady. "Trust me, before you know it, he'll be—""Mom! Hua-jie! Ah'Xiao!" before Li Jinghua could even finish, the door to the house opened and Li Xinwen's voice could be heard."…home," Li Jinghua finished with a helpless smile as she turned her head to greet her younger brother. "Ah'Wen, welcome home. How was it?""Everything is as you said. The city is in chaos right now. Streets over run by zombies and people has started to create a group to loot for supplies," Li Xinwen replied as he sat down beside Madam Li. "Mom, are you okay?" Li Xinwen asked in a worried tone. According to Li Jinghua, back in her past life, their mother did not live past three months after the apocalypse. Although Li Xinwen had made their mother drink a diluted spiritual water from his dimension, he does not know how much that would help."I am fine," Madam Li replied. "Ah'Wen, are you hungry? You rushed here from the TV Station, right? How about mother make us some meal?" Madam Li suggested. She knew that her children probably want to discuss and she also knew that she is of no help even if she was present. Now that it has come to this situation, the only thing she can do is make sure her children has the energies to fight whatever monsters that is out there.Once Madam Li left he living room, the three siblings finally became more serious. Li Xinwen was the first one to open his mouth: "I saw the bodies outside. What happened?""Just some idiots who thought they could take advantage of us. Some of our neighbour might've ratted us out because they knew we had good amount of food supplies," Li Jinghua replied. "I purposely left the body there to make an example for those who share the same idea," she added.Li Xinwen nodded and glanced at Sun Xiao. "Ah'Xiao only uses guns?"Sun Xiao nods his head before answering. "Yes. Hua-jie said, ability users only start appearing on the fifth month of the apocalypse. Now, we need to hide," as he said this, Sun Xiao stood up and move to sit beside Li Xinwen.Seeing this, Li Xinwen habitually raised his hand and gently pats Sun Xiao's head. "When I was walking home, the community has already started to barricade the entrance to the neighbourhood and zombies were being cleaned out. Before long, this area will be one of the early safe zone as you said," Li Xinwen informed Li Jinghua. "Any news from Xue Liang yet?"At this question, Li Jinghua shook her head. "In fact, he has yet to contact us since the outbreak started. At least, Xue Rui and Xue Jun gives us the head up through the military communication, but that man… not a single sound. I wonder if he's even doing his job.""Well, Rui-ge did say he went to that school. So let us hope for the best. Worse comes to worse, I can go over there to secure that place to be our base," Li Xinwen said in a nonchalant tone. After all, he had seen what the zombies can do. It'll be easy for him to clear out everything even if he didn't use his skills."Xin-gege, can I follow if you go?" Sun Xiao asked."No. Ah'Xiao have to stay here and keep mom safe," Li Xinwen replied. "It's a very important job," Li Xinwen said.Sun Xiao couldn't help the pout that formed on his lips but he still nods his head in understanding. Li Xinwen let out a soft chuckle and reached out to ruffle Sun Xiao's hair. "Good boy," he said in a gentle tone.Not long after, a sound was heard from the communicator that Li Jinghua placed on the table. This communicator belongs to the military and its the only form of communication that is still currently working. "The TV Station is fully secured. Since there are still no news from er-ge, our team will move towards your neighbourhood," came Xue Rui's voice. "Xinwen, I will see you soon," he added with a longing tone before the communication was cut off."…" Li Xinwen was speechless that Xue Rui could be shameless enough to use the communicator in such way."I'll help you punch him later, Xin-gege," Sun Xiao said as he looked at Li Xinwen."Don't hurt him too much. Remember, we need him to be able to fight," Li Xinwen reminded. Soon after, there was another incoming signal from the communicator. "I've secured the hospital and managed to save most of the medical personnel. But I may not be able to rendezvous for a while. When we were clearing out the hospital, some of the civilians were able to steal one of the military truck and escaped with our supplies," came Xue Jun's voice. One could hear the frustration in his voice and Li Xinwen could already imagine what kind of expression Xue Jun is currently having. "They may have gone rogue and become a danger. I will go and pursue them with a small team while the rest will escort the survivor to the nearest established military safezone."Li Xinwen picked up the communicator and asked: "Would you like for me to help?""No need. I can handle it," Xue Jun swiftly replied."Won't it be quicker if I help?" Li Xinwen asked.On the other side, Xue Jun stared at the communicator on his hand, then his team who had just survived a carnage of zombie extermination. He considered the pros and cons and finally, let out a long defeated sigh. "We will take a half an hour rest while we wait for you at Qingyun District Hospital. But be quick… the longer we delay, the further away they will get with our supplies," Xue Jun murmured softly."I'll be there soon," Li Xinwen replied in a firm voice.After he ended the communication, he glanced at his siblings then to the kitchen door. "Hua-jie, Ah'Xiao, I will head out and help Jun-ge. I won't take long. If mom asks, just say I'm just around the neighbourhood to kill some stray zombies or something," Li Xinwen said in a soft whisper in case that Madam Li could hear.Li Jinghua nodded, a small frown formed on her forehead. "Be careful, Ah'Wen. I know that you are strong but still…""I know. Don't worry, I will be back before the sun is set," Li Xinwen promised. "And don't forget your mask! Though its now the end of the world, don't forget that you are still a famous artist who had just recently broke records," Li Jinghua reminded. "It may also help deter some unwanted people," she added as she took out a face mask from her space for Li Xinwen."I understand," Li Xinwen said as he grabbed the mask and put it on. "But does it really matter though?""Of course it does. Did you think your fans actually don't know where you live? The only reason they didn't flock our house is out of respect for you and also our community has security. But now that its the end of the world, I don't think they would adhere to 'their' rule," Li Jinghua said. "And some rabid fan may even take this time as an opportunity to do things they didn't dare to do before.""It's not like they can do anything," Li Xinwen replied and Li Jinghua only crossed her arm and shot him a look. To this, Li Xinwen could only raise both his hands up in surrender, knowing that arguing further would be pointless. "I'll take my leave now. Any longer and Jun-ge might leave before I get there. Take care of mom. And please be safe.""You too," Li Jinghua replied as she watched her younger brother leave through the door.