Chapter 5

"It seems I haven't been infected yet. This virus is so unfair. For plants and other animals, while there is some zombification, they more often mutate to become stronger. For humans, it's different—no benefits, just a bunch of disadvantages."

"What, humans are only good for becoming zombies, not for getting stronger and surviving?"

"You'd think it was developed by some extreme animal and plant protection group, specifically to wipe out humanity!"

"Let's reject species discrimination, okay?"

"This is just tragic—no superpowers, and this damn virus is contagious. Getting scratched or bitten by zombies will turn you into one."

This is a common development in apocalyptic stories. Even though they had a premonition, Ning Luoxing and Luo Huanian couldn't help but frown upon hearing this.

If the zombie virus wasn't contagious, it would be better, but it is contagious.

Just thinking about it shows how tough it would be for humans.

"Life is so hard; even though the protagonist couple can occasionally catch their breath in the space and hide there during fatal dangers. Even so, they've narrowly escaped death multiple times, let alone ordinary people."

"At first, the protagonist couple considered simply living in the space. But the time they can spend in the space each day is limited. They can't stay inside all the time."

"They also considered bringing relatives and friends into the space and even thought about offering it for research to see if more spaces could be created, providing humanity with a sanctuary."

This is indeed something they would do, and they even have the means to do so. Both Ning Luoxing and Luo Huanian felt more identified with being characters in that apocalyptic novel.

"But after just one experiment, they discovered that any living thing besides them would die upon entering."

"It's understandable that the male lead can enter, after all, the space ring is blood-bound, using his blood. If other living beings can't enter, then how can the male lead's partner also enter? Is it because they are in a romantic partnership?"

Sheng Qingquan was puzzled, especially since he didn't find any answers after reading the free chapters.

"Finished reading the free chapters, feels like there's no other information, the whole text is about the couple's struggle for survival, drenched in human suffering."

"The only result is confirming that the storekeeper mentioned earlier is indeed a disposable villain."

"Not only did he take advantage of his familiarity with the environment to occupy the warehouses in the industrial park, but he also targeted the couple."

"The most outrageous thing is, he even abandoned his own father and pressured his stepmother into compromising herself!"

"After the apocalypse, his family was quite lucky, all three family members survived unscathed. Yet, he controlled vast food supplies and refused to give even a bite to his own father."

"His father had always been good to him since childhood, never forgot him after remarrying, and didn't have a second child for his sake. He always cared for and nurtured him well."

"Yet, this monster demanded his stepmother's... favours before he would give food to his father."

"What a despicable human being!"

"His stepmother and father were truly in love, and nearly succumbed. Fortunately, his father took his stepmother and escaped. Not only did they inform the couple, but they also received help from them and managed to survive."

"Not to mention, the author's writing is quite good, the characterization is masterful, and that scumbag made my blood boil. Seeing the stepmother and father successfully escape and find the couple, I felt a wave of relief."

"Unfortunately, after reading the free chapters concluded, I didn't see the scumbag's fate!"

"Infuriating!"

While Sheng Qingquan was silently fuming, hearing that the free chapters concluded, Ning Luoxing then retrieved a cake from the fridge. It was originally meant for his breakfast the next morning, but now he took it out for an emergency.

Luo Huanian also took out some snacks from the cupboard.

The couple emerged casually. They weren't too angry, mainly because the events hadn't happened yet, but they also mentally filed away the storekeeper's actions.

"Here, have some snacks," Ning Luoxing warmly offered.

Sheng Qingquan was a bit stunned, looking at the snacks covering the coffee table. Preparing these didn't require staying in the kitchen for so long, right? Aren't these all ready-made?

But he didn't think too much about it, now wasn't the time to dwell on that.

Thinking about his purpose for coming, Sheng Qingquan looked at the two, putting on the performance of his life, somewhat embarrassed, he asked, "I remember Mr Luo used to wear a very beautiful white jade ring. Could I take a look at it?"

"I heard it's your love token. I don't mean anything else, just since moving in, knowing how well you two get along, I'm really envious. Want to absorb some of that relationship magic. Maybe in the future, I can also find a partner and have a sweet relationship like yours!"

Sheng Qingquan, committed to lifelong bachelorhood, was now more earnest than a marriage proposal.

Not a trace of falseness could be seen.

"If the space ring has already been activated, no matter how silver-tongued I am, they definitely wouldn't show me such an important item. They would find an excuse to refuse."

"If the space ring hasn't been bound by blood yet, and is still an ordinary ring. Then even if it's a love token, even if they are reluctant to let me hold it and examine it, getting a quick look while it's on his hand should still be okay, right?"

"I remember at weddings, relatives would gather around the bride to look at the diamond ring on her hand, and her gold accessories. The bride seemed quite willing."

"Same concept, right?"

Sheng Qingquan fixed Luo Huanian with an eager gaze. On the surface, he just seemed envious of their relationship, but in reality, he was extremely nervous.

"This isn't just about looking at a ring."

"This is a critical indicator of the apocalypse's arrival!"

"The weight of the entire world rests on the couple's words!"

Someone appeared silent on the surface, but their thoughts were screaming.

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