Living Dead's

Chapter 31 - Xi Zihe Strategy

At dinner, Xi Zihe called everyone to the cafeteria and gave a small speech. He personally opened the warehouse and took out a few cartons of beer for everyone at the meeting.

Xi Zihe stood up from his seat, and said in a voice that could be heard by everyone. "For the time being we can't contact the military base. But do not worry, the government will certainly not ignore the lives of civilians who survived. The supplies we brought from the previous city were enough to last a few days, tomorrow me and some people plan to look for supplies in the city, so you guys don't have to worry."

"Fate has brought us here together, so let's survive here. It doesn't matter if we don't know each other before. And we hope we can all help each other and support each other." Xi Zihe raised his beer can, toast with everyone. He said solemnly, "Thank you for surviving until now, toast to all of us." Then he took a few sips of beer.

Except for Little Feifei who drank packaged apple juice, everyone had their own beer. Everyone seemed to be moved by his speech, and they started the conversation and introduced themselves.

"I'm a janitor in a shopping mall..."

"At that time I saw my often nagging store boss turn into a zombie.. Oh, my God, that was terrible. Even when he turns into a zombie he can't nag."

"I was, I was a teacher."

Until arriving when the introduction fell to a young man in his 20s. "My name is Wei Qian, and I'm a death row inmate." The eyes of the people listening turned as big as an egg.

"And this man," he pointed towards the man sitting next to him. "He used to be the warden of the prison where I was being held." He smiled a little. "Only when the world is turned upside down can you see the escaped convict with his warden."

The people in the cafeteria laughed out loud. Where can they see something even crazier? Zombies are the craziest existence right now. So they didn't think too much about his identity as an inmate, only treating him like another human survivor.

They continued to eat and talk until late at night. But Xi Zihe did not forget to warn them about the night patrol schedule that Wen Fan had set up.

Since the dormitory had many rooms, they could get one room for each person.

Shen Yuan brought Feifei inside their room. Their room was on the same floor as the rest of the special forces.

The dormitory room is very simple and not too big. There were only two beds, a table with benches, and a small wardrobe. Fortunately, each room has a small bathroom with a size of 1.5 meters, they do not need to scramble the bathroom every morning.

After asking Feifei to take a bath, Shen Yuan accompanied him until he fell asleep.

He sat for a while next to Feifei's bed, and observed his sleeping face. A face that was exactly like her, but in a younger version.

In the darkness, Shen Yuan's eyes showed a gentle gaze.

Then turn around and walk towards the table. He picked up a book he picked up from inside the factory and started writing down any information he could still remember while reading data on a computer 10 years ago.

His eyes revealed a cold and sharp gaze, very different from a few minutes ago.

***

At dawn, even before sunrise, Xi Zihe stood on top of the water tank on the roof of the factory. He looked towards the city C was through his binoculars.

But the distance was too far away and he could not see anything. As he felt frustrated, Xi Zihe heard the sound of footsteps approaching him. Looking back, he was a little surprised.

Isn't this the prison warden?

Seeing that the person wanted to say something, Xi Zihe immediately jumped down from the water tank. That person opened his mouth, "Captain Xi? My name is Song Yi. I heard you're going to get supplies into town? Can I come with you?"

Afraid that he misunderstood, Xi Zihe explained, "It's not that I don't trust your words. However, you've never been directly confronted by a zombie. I don't want to bring someone high risk to be a zombie meal, because I'll just take a small team with me."

Xi Zihe was very fond of people taking the initiative to help. Given that they now lack military manpower, it would be helpful for potential civilians like Shen Yuan to become temporary military personnel. Yet Xi Zihe desperately did not want to lose any more comrades from being infected by the zombie virus.

The wind on the roof was very strong, it was only a moment when Xi Zihe had already felt a cold wind pass through his military uniform.

Yet the person in front of him was still looking at him with a persistent and stubborn gaze. Song Yi still insisted on Xi Zihe to take her.

Xi Zihe sighed, "Actually why do you want to come look for supplies?"

The person in front of him averted his gaze, not daring to look directly into his eyes. "Just..."

***

At breakfast in the cafeteria, Xi Zihe officially announced the list of names of the people who would look for supplies with him in the city.

"For special forces members I'll split it into two squads. Wen Fan, Yao'er, and Li Yan, you guys stay here and guard this place." They nodded in unison.

"Then who will accompany me to look for supplies are Lu Lin, Ruisi, Shen Yuan, and," Xi Zihe slightly glanced towards the person sitting in the corner. "Song Yi."

They were shocked when the last name was mentioned. But they did not question Xi Zihe's decision. The loudest reaction came from Shen Yuan's side.

"What did you say?! You want me to follow you and leave my daughter here alone?!"

Shen Yuan's reaction was within Xi Zihe's prediction. He sighed helplessly, this one father was extremely overprotective. "Dad, Xiao Fei wasn't alone in this place. Besides, your ability is obviously very good, it's a pity that it's not used, right? It can rust."

Shen Yuan wanted to say something again, yet Xi Zihe opened his card now. "Yesterday, Xiao Fei told me that the candy had run out. And I have absolutely no idea what kind of candy she likes. Aren't you supposed to be there and pick it yourself?" Xi Zihe deliberately put on a confused and helpless face.

A split second later, Shen Yuan's face showed indecision, he seemed to be thinking hard. Xi Zihe smiled cunningly behind him, knowing his plan must have worked. As long as it concerned Xiao Fei, this ice block-cold father would definitely be softened!

After a while, Shen Yuan nodded heavily, "Alright."

"Okay then, please pack up, we'll be leaving in an hour." Xi Zihe put on an ordinary expression on the outside but after turning around, his grin reached the eyes, extremely horrifying.

The other members behind could not help but comment.

"I just found out the Captain's face is so thick!"

"He's very cunning!"

"It's no wonder he's been able to occupy the position of Captain this young. He's too slippery."

At the table, Feifei could only blink innocently and see all their interactions.