72.Uncle You borrowed medicine

Zhang Yi glanced at her upon hearing this.

Worried that Zhang Yi might think she was playing the saint, Zhou Ker hurriedly explained, "At that time, the snow disaster had just begun, and I thought it would be over soon."

Zhang Yi smiled indifferently, placing his phone on the table, his hands crossed.

"That's not the issue," he said. "The supplies you provided must have been used up a long time ago, right? How has she managed to survive until now?"

Zhou Ker, with a piece of spare rib in her mouth, quietly placed it back in the bowl upon hearing Zhang Yi's question.

"Because Lin Xiaohu ran out of medicine... he died about ten days ago."

Zhang Yi nodded and said, "That makes sense."

He suddenly laughed, "In the past, Lin Chunxia always said that Lin Xiaohu was the apple of her eye and wished she could keep him in her mouth. It seems she's done just that."

Zhou Ker couldn't help but cover her mouth and cast an annoyed look at Zhang Yi.

"I'm eating, you know!"

"Hahaha!"

Zhang Yi couldn't help but laugh as he saw his prank succeed.

He suddenly felt that living with a woman was so much more interesting. At least there was someone to talk to, making life less boring.

While they were chatting, a burst of shouting came from outside.

Both of them turned to look out of the window.

In Building 18, which was about forty meters away from where they lived, a naked man stood on the balcony, raising his arms and shouting into the wind.

Then, in full view of the two of them, he dived as if he were a diving athlete.

Zhou Ker slightly frowned and couldn't help but sigh, "When will this snow disaster come to an end?"

In the post-apocalyptic world, there were quite a few people who chose suicide because they couldn't see any hope for the future.

Zhang Yi shook his head. "Who knows? The changes in nature aren't something humans can control with their current technological level."

"Let's just hope we can stay alive."

While the two were talking, Zhang Yi's phone suddenly rang.

He picked it up and saw the name on the screen. It was Uncle You, the building security guard.

Thanks to his past life's experiences, this time, Zhang Yi was only willing to trust two people.

One was Uncle You, and the other was Zhou Ker.

Both of them had sacrificed themselves for others and adhered to the moral bottom line of humanity.

That's why he allowed Zhou Ker to enter his home and become his servant.

Uncle You was one of the people who had stored up supplies in the entire building, second only to Zhang Yi.

Even now, the supplies in his home remained relatively abundant.

Uncle You was a single man in his forties, childless, and worked as a building security guard. These kinds of people were used to saving on living expenses and liked to stock up on cheap instant noodles, ham sausages, and similar items.

Zhang Yi answered the phone and said, "Hello, Uncle You."

"Zhang Yi, heh heh, you... Are you still doing okay?"

Uncle You spoke hesitantly, with an awkward and forced smile.

Zhang Yi had known him for many years and was aware that at times like this, he usually had to ask someone for help but felt uncomfortable about it.

Zhang Yi pondered for a moment. If Uncle You needed supplies, he could give him a bit. After all, the building security guard had served in the army for five years and was physically fit. In the future, they might need his help, like someone to block bullets.

So Zhang Yi was happy to do him a small favor.

"Uncle You, I'm still doing okay. It's just that there's one more person in my house now, so the supplies are running out a bit faster."

He gave Zhou Ker a quick glance.

Zhou Ker blushed slightly and continued picking at her rice, not daring to meet his gaze.

"Oh, that's indeed a problem. When there are more people in the house, it means more food is consumed. Yes, yes, that's right."

Uncle You's tone gradually weakened, seeming hesitant to continue. After a brief pause, he plucked up the courage and said, "Zhang Yi, I... have something to ask you."

"Uncle You, there's no need to be polite with me. Just go ahead. As long as it's something I can help with, I'll do my best."

Uncle You hesitated and said, "Well, here's the thing. Xie Limei's daughter, Tangbao, has a fever. I don't have any medicine at home."

"She's completely red all over, and her mother and I are really anxious. Do you... have any medicine there?"

As he spoke, Uncle You's voice trembled and was filled with entreaty.

Zhang Yi's eyes widened, and he had the look of someone who just hit the jackpot.

Wow, he never expected that Xie Limei would find Uncle You as her savior!

This woman's judgment was quite impressive. Among the many single men in this building, she managed to find the second-best option right after Zhang Yi.

But when he thought of Xie Limei's situation in his past life, Zhang Yi instantly understood.

She may appear innocent, but she ended up living longer than Zhang Yi did, so she wasn't as simple as she seemed.

Xie Limei was still under thirty, an average-looking woman, and her figure was quite full due to giving birth.

Uncle You had been single all his life and couldn't resist the temptation of such a mature woman.

Other people's private matters weren't something Zhang Yi intended to get involved in. If Xie Limei was able to hook up with Uncle You to help her raise her child, that was her skill.

Zhang Yi said, "I see. Uncle You, congratulations!"

Uncle You seemed embarrassed. "Congratulations for what? It's just cohabitation. You know my situation, and if it weren't for this snow disaster, I wouldn't have found a wife."

Zhang Yi said, "I have a few boxes of medicine here. You can come over to pick them up later!"

While Zhang Yi's tone was light, the words "a few boxes" revealed a crucial piece of information: he actually didn't have that much fever-reducing medicine left.

But he still decided to give some to Uncle You, even in these harsh conditions of severe cold and resource scarcity.

You, dear reader, should appreciate how righteous and kind Zhang Yi is! Will you fight for him with all your might in the future?

Sure enough, Uncle You was so excited that he couldn't speak for a while.

"How... how can I thank you for this, Zhang Yi?"

"Your life has been of great help to me twice. If you ever need my assistance, I swear that even if I say the word 'no,' I'm not a human being!"

Uncle You pledged emotionally.

Zhang Yi laughed and said, "Uncle You, don't make it sound so formal. We've known each other for many years. In my eyes, you're just like my real uncle!"

"Don't talk to me with polite words. Come and get the medicine soon."

Across the table, Zhou Ker pouted, looked playfully at Zhang Yi, and even made a funny face at him.

She had just discovered that beneath Zhang Yi's cold and cautious exterior, there was a crafty side to him.

Zhang Yi pulled his feet out of his slippers and rubbed her black-stockinged, long legs under the table, moving progressively upward.

This immediately made her legs go weak, almost causing her to collapse onto the table.

Just when she thought Zhang Yi was about to escalate things, he calmly stood up and left the dining table.

This infuriated Zhou Ker, and she slammed the table.

"Arsonist!"

She muttered under her breath, her face turning so red that it seemed she might start bleeding.

After a while, Zhang Yi heard a knocking at the door.

It was followed by Uncle You's voice. "Zhang Yi, it's me, You Jiguang. Are you at home?"

Out of habit, Zhang Yi checked the surveillance to see who was at the door. However, he soon furrowed his brows.

That's because, besides Uncle You, there was a woman holding a child standing at the door. Even though she was bundled up in a thick down jacket, Zhang Yi knew she must be Baomama, Xie Limei.

"What is she doing here?" Zhang Yi asked himself.

While he had a favorable impression of Uncle You, he had no particular relationship with Xie Limei. Moreover, based on his experiences from his past life, he couldn't help but feel that this woman was not straightforward.

Zhang Yi got up from his chair and went to the door. Zhou Ker didn't move or say anything. In this household, Zhang Yi was the master.

He arrived at the door but didn't open it. "Is it Uncle You?"

He asked knowingly.

Uncle You replied, "Yes, it's me."

At this moment, the woman behind Uncle You, Xie Limei, spoke up, "Zhang Yi, our little Tangbao has a high fever. Can you please help her?"

Her voice carried a hint of tears.

Zhang Yi took out a pre-prepared box of paracetamol suspension and a box of Xiaokuihua Cold Remedy and tossed them through the shooting holes.

"Quickly take the medicine and give it to the child. At times like this, getting sick is not a small matter."

Uncle You hurriedly picked up the medicine from the floor, his eyes filled with excitement.

"Zhang Yi, thank you, thank you so much!"

Xie Limei accepted the medicine.

Uncle You initially wanted to leave with her, but he noticed a strange glint in her eyes.

She spoke, "Zhang Yi, I need to ask you for a favor. Can you let our baby stay at your place for a while?"

"I know your home has a fireplace and is warmer than ours. Our place is so cold! With our baby being sick, I'm afraid she'll catch a chill. Can you help us with this?"

Uncle You was taken aback.

Xie Limei hadn't mentioned this to him before coming, and he felt embarrassed because he hadn't discussed it with Zhang Yi.

Now, Xie Limei's sudden request put him in an awkward position, as he felt he couldn't handle the situation properly.

Inside the room, Zhang Yi heard Xie Limei's words and his lips curled slightly.

Was she trying to take advantage?

"Is this Sister Xie? I'm sorry, but during these extreme times, I can't allow anyone to come in. Also, our coal is running out, and honestly, the temperature inside isn't much better than outside."

Zhang Yi didn't allow her request to sway him.

Xie Limei's request sounded good, all for the sake of the child, but neither Zhang Yi nor Zhou Ker had any experience taking care of children. Even if they did, they wouldn't want to deal with that kind of trouble.

So, once they let the child in, Xie Limei might use childcare as a pretext to enter as well.

Gods grant a request easily but send it back with difficulty. What if she had some ulterior motive? Zhang Yi would have to be on guard 24/7.

He didn't want to deal with that trouble!

Upon hearing Zhang Yi's response, Uncle You whispered to Xie Limei, "Zhang Yi has already been very considerate, even giving us medicine for the child. Let's go back and get more warm clothes to avoid the cold."

Xie Limei wiped her tears and cried, "What does a man like you know? Our baby is so little and very delicate."

She then turned to Zhang Yi inside the door. "Zhang Yi, I understand that this request may seem inappropriate, but I'm out of options."