Living Dead's

Chapter 45 - The feud

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Early in the morning He Zhao's door was gently knocked. Then, Feifei's small voice sounded from behind the door.

"Zhao-ge, are you awake?"

He Zhao who was sitting there and stroked his drone, stopped his activities and walked over to the door.

When he opened the door, he was greeted by Feifei's anxious gaze.

"Feifei, what's wrong?" He Zhao asked curiously. Feifei had never looked for him in the morning.

"That's... I want to ask." Feifei started talking by lowering his head, looking very guilty. "Is...dronenya broken? I remember it hit a chicken coop hard once."

Feifei had been eager to ask since last night, but the situation did not allow him to casually ask. Everyone looked anxious about the arrival of the zombies, so he became forgetful to ask.

Feifei was afraid that if the drone was damaged, they would not be able to find the plane or helicopter.

He Zhao laughed after seeing how anxious Feifei was.

"It's not broken. Do you want to see it?"

He Zhao gave way for Feifei to enter into his room. He saw Feifei hesitating for a moment before starting to enter his room cautiously.

He Zhao guided him to his messy desk. On it, there was a drone that he still had not finished cleaning.

"seen? The propeller's just loose, I just need to tighten it. Besides, nothing's wrong anymore."

After seeing with his own eyes that the drone was fine, Feifei was finally able to sigh in relief.

He Zhao had saved up a long time to buy this drone. He bought this one because it was good and the material was strong, although it cost more than the others and he had to save longer. Looking back, it didn't seem like he was wrong to buy this type.

"I'll fly it again today. Do you want to see it?"

He Zhao looked at Feifei's flaming eyes, but then became dim and his expression became gloomy. He Zhao seemed to know what he was thinking.

He comforted, "This time just look. If it was just looking, Uncle Xi wouldn't be angry."

Feifei immediately raised his head and smiled happily, "Alright!"

***

It was breakfast time and everyone was queuing up to get their rations. There was only porridge and boiled potatoes available to them. They have to save as much as possible to survive.

On the desks of the special forces there was no difference, everyone had the same food. This makes civilians feel more equal.

Yang Ruisi looked to the right and left in a languid manner.

Yao Yue who saw him could not help but ask. "What's wrong with you?"

Yang Ruisi exhaled heavily. "I just thought, if this plague continues, wouldn't the number of women be getting smaller? And eventually we'll be forced to be gay."

Yang Ruisi felt that the eight squads led by Xi Zihe were already cursed. None of them had a romantic relationship with anyone.

Yao Yue could not help but laugh, "What do you actually think about every day?"

"Don't you think I'm right? Lookenround. There are only 3 women. Huft..."

Xi Zihe who heard it from the next table couldn't help but sneer. "If you were gay, no one would want you."

Yang Ruisi, "I think I'm pretty good-looking."

The other special forces members simultaneously made a vomiting motion.

Suddenly Li Yan interrupted, "It seems like you forgot something. Our vice-captain has a little fiancee in his hometown."

"Currently... Damnit. Also true. Wen Fan already had her heart adored."

Wen Fan who was currently gnawing on boiled potatoes could only nod confidently.

"This is unfair! Why did Wen Fan have it first!"

Lu Lin immediately replied from the next table. "Before you protest, at least do it first. This mediocre face of yours cannot possibly rival our Vice-Captain's gentle, friendly face."

Wen Fan had a friendly and gentle face, completely incompatible with the image of a rude soldier. Moreover, with her meek nature, she became popular among the girls. If only he had not joined the army, he would have been able to become a teen idol star.

The Ruisi became increasingly inferior. "Damn Lu Lin. I also want to feel the romance of youth..."

Once again the other members put on a pose of vomiting.

Feifei who had listened to their conversation from earlier could not help but ask what he had just heard. "What is gay?"

Yang Ruisi, "Oh right Xiao Fei is still too small to know. Gay it-Hmmpffh!"

Shen Yuan ruthlessly pushed one hot boiled potato into Yang Ruisi's mouth.

He ignored Yang Ruisi's shout as his tongue was burning. It was his fault for wanting to pollute his daughter's innocent ears. As for the others, they laughed at the stupidity of the Yang Ruisi.

***

After breakfast, Xi Zihe asked the civilians to remain in the cafeteria because he wanted to announce something. Despite the confusion, they remained in place after they finished eating.

Xi Zihe stood up straight from where he was sitting. He cleared his throat, and made the people who were discussing become silent.

"alright. I'm gonna announce a problem."

Upon hearing the word 'problem' the civilians unconsciously sat up straight, and became serious.

Xi Zihe looked at the people sitting quietly one by one. "We can't stay in this place."

"What?"

"Why? Isn't it comfortable to be here?"

"Why should I go?"

Many people immediately expressed their disapproval even before Xi Zihe finished speaking.

Yao Yue became a little unsettled, "Shut up! Listen to the Captain until he's done talking."

People instantly stopped their respective mouths from expelling more words.

Xi Zihe sighed and continued, "This is because the basic function of zombies to seek warmth still works. They will soon migrate south in search of warmth. If we continue to remain silent here, we will meet with more zombie groups who will migrate to the South."

To reach the southern region, the zombies had to pass through the factory area they inhabited.

Xi Zihe continued, "We are thinking of going to find a plane or helicopter to go to the central military base that is on the reclaimed island."

"In three days, if we can't find him, then we'll go to town H to pick up a helicopter that's in the military barracks there."

People became silent, thinking whether Xi Zihe's decision they could accept or not.

Not long after, the voice of opposition was heard again. "In that case, wouldn't it be better if we went North? With so many zombies going south, didn't the North become empty?"

Initiated by the first vote, more people emerged who opposed Xi Zihe's idea of leaving.

"I also think it's better to go North. I have a company in D city, we can go there. At least I still have supplies to share with people."

"Why don't you just call the military base and ask them to send a helicopter here?"

"Yes! That's right."

Fires of anger began to flare within Xi Zihe. These people do not want to try and can only complain.

Xi Zihe kicked down the table, making a loud noise and making everyone go silent.

"For those of you who disagree, please raise your hand."

They look hesitant and afraid. While together earlier, they bravely voiced their opinions but when asked to show themselves, they dodged. Xi Zihe deeply looked down on this type of person.

"What's wrong? Didn't you guys just talk with spirit?"

Feeling provoked, a man boldly raised his hand. Then followed by a few people who also raised their hands. There were 5 of them, and all of them were men.

Xi Zihe nodded, "OK. Theothers?"

An aunt in charge of cooking resolutely raised her voice. "I will follow Captain Xi's decision. Because ever since he was in the shelter center, he never took the wrong decision, and always led fairly."

After that many expressed the same opinion as the aunt.

"really. I'll also follow Captain Xi."

"me too. Captain Xi is very responsible."

"I'll also go with Captain Xi."

Xi Zihe breathed a sigh of relief. At least, there were still people who were willing to follow him and could see his hard work.

After waiting for a while, there were only five people who completely disapproved of Xi Zihe's decision. Then Xi Zihe asked those people to follow him towards the warehouse. He intended to speak and persuade them again separately.

Before leaving, he dragged Shen Yuan to follow him. "Dad, accompany me in discussion."

Shen Yuan who was preparing to leave the cafeteria immediately put on an unhappy face. "Take your time to accompany you!"

"No, he's too soft-hearted. Comeon!"

Finally Shen Yuan was dragged again by Xi Zihe's random request.