162: Those who are barefoot are not afraid of those who wear shoes
“You don’t have to worry,” Bai Wanning said with a faint smile, explaining, “The zombies that attacked her were just ordinary zombies, and their claws didn’t carry much virus. You don’t need to worry about scratches like that; if you’re really worried, you should guard against a zombie’s fangs and deep claw marks.”
What’s more, the weather was cold, and to protect herself and her child, Jiang Dai wore several layers of patched old clothes and coats.
Although those zombies were frenzied, they only tore through the outermost layer of clothing and didn’t even touch her skin.
It was precisely because of this that the woman was able to survive unscathed.
Otherwise, Jiang Dai’s fate would have been unimaginable.
Meng Suisui listened quietly to Bai Wanning, and when she heard her words clearly, her face immediately turned pale. Was she really going to become a zombie?
She wanted to ask Bai Wanning, but she was also afraid.
She was afraid that once she spoke, she would be abandoned by everyone, including her most reliant younger brother.
She knew that although Meng Qibao loved her, if she truly became a threat, for the safety of the entire team, he might also abandon her.
She didn’t want to die, and even less did she want to die alone.
No, perhaps she was overthinking… Didn’t Bai Wanning just say? People bitten by zombies sometimes also become Ability Users.
Maybe she was one of those lucky ones; she still had hope, she couldn’t give up just like that.
Meng Suisui tried to calm herself down and quietly returned to the car.
Bai Wanning ignored the cries for help from upstairs and walked directly to her car.
She didn't know what kind of people this family was, but from the almost undisguised disgust in Jiang Dai's eyes, she knew that these people were probably not good.
She turned her back to the balcony and walked to the car, but before she could open the car door, she bumped directly into a wall of flesh.
“Ouch!” Bai Wanning cried out in pain, her bag flying to the ground, and she clutched her nose.
She glared at the man in front of her. This man looked even weaker than a woman, yet his chest was as hard as an iron plate, almost breaking her nose.
“I’m sorry,” Lei Qian quickly apologized, bending down to help her pick up the things that had fallen on the ground.
But before his hand could touch the bag, Bai Wanning snatched her things back, glaring at him warily.
“Don’t touch my things!” she snapped angrily. Having just glimpsed a corner of a pregnancy report peeking out of the bag, she instantly became like a startled cat, quickly stuffing the paper inside.
Lei Qian looked at her possessive behavior, utterly speechless.
“Your temper is getting worse by the day,” he remarked blandly.
“Get lost!” Bai Wanning was as furious as a cat whose tail had been stepped on, her voice so sharp it almost exploded.
This person was too dangerous.
He almost discovered her secret of being pregnant.
Fortunately, she was quick enough to hide the report. Otherwise… with Lei Qian’s personality, he definitely wouldn’t let her off easily.
She snorted heavily, turned and walked away, leaving Lei Qian standing speechless in place.
“Can’t you just give me a chance to see if I’m capable?” he called out behind her, his tone somewhat unconvinced.
Bai Wanning merely snorted coldly.
Whether Lei Qian was truly capable, no one knew but her.
But she wouldn't say. She ducked into the car, locked the doors, and immediately lay down in the back seat, handing the driving task over to her brother.
She was too tired; after running for so long, she needed a good rest.
Of course, she also didn't forget to throw the crystal core into the system.
Because she was eager to upgrade, she only brought a few with her this time; the rest had already been exchanged… On the other side, Lu Yin turned to Da Cheng, frowning as she asked, “Why are you collecting so many crystal cores? They’re dirty and disgusting.”
Thinking that they were digging these crystal cores out of zombie heads little by little, Lu Yin suddenly felt nauseous.
She really didn't understand why Yun Chuan and the others insisted on bringing these crystal cores back like treasures every time they went hunting.
“What do you know?” Da Cheng glared at her impatiently, looking at her as if she were an idiot. No wonder Lei Qian never gave Lu Yin a good look; her brain really wasn’t very bright.
He said coldly, “Do you think we’re doing this for fun? These crystal cores are treasures. As long as I learn how to use them for cultivation, I can become stronger.”
“Haven’t you noticed how powerful Miss Bai is? That must be the crystal core’s doing. If crystal cores were useless, do you think she would be so diligent in collecting these things?”
“I guess all her abilities and strength are inextricably linked to these crystal cores. I want to try and see if I can also cultivate through them.”
“The world has changed now. Who doesn’t want to become stronger? Otherwise, they’ll sooner or later be left behind. No one wants to be a burden their whole life.”
“Are you sure?” Lu Yin frowned at him, still somewhat hesitant.
“Of course, I’m sure,” Da Cheng said with certainty.
He had always been confident and had a sharp eye; he had long seen that these crystal cores were unusual, otherwise the entire team wouldn't be so dedicated to collecting them.
At this moment, Da Cheng was full of confidence; he felt that he had already grasped Bai Wanning's powerful secret.
Next, he just needed to find a way to use these crystal cores to improve his strength and become as strong as her.
Once he became stronger, good days would not be far away.
Da Cheng was a man, and deep down, he was unwilling to accept being suppressed by a woman. This resentment had quietly taken root in his heart.
He gritted his teeth; he wanted to become stronger, he wanted to shake off Bai Wanning's control and become the true backbone of this team.
Even if he couldn't beat Lei Qian, he could definitely deal with Bai Wanning. As long as he could improve himself, he would eventually climb to a high position… Ding—
Ding—
“He’s back again?” The Bai family’s doorbell rang once more, and Mother Lei turned to Yan Meiyu.
Simple dishes had already been prepared in the kitchen, just waiting for people to eat.
The two children had eaten fried chicken wings and drunk a lot of cola earlier, so they weren’t hungry yet. Yan Meiyu only made some light side dishes, specifically for her and Mother Lei.
“Hmph, ever since Wanning left, he’s been like this every day.” Yan Meiyu placed the freshly cooked dishes on the table, letting out a soft hmph, her eyes filled with displeasure.
Yan Meiyu had long known that Bai Qingshi was not a man who cared about his reputation, but she truly hadn’t expected him to have no bottom line at all!
Ever since Bai Wanning left home, Bai Qingshi came to see her almost every hour, becoming more and more presumptuous each time, either asking for food or water.
When she told him coldly that they had “divorced” long ago, Bai Qingshi didn't care at all, even shamelessly saying that she was still his wife because they had never actually registered their divorce!
Although the two were already strangers, Bai Qingshi still treated her as his “wife.”
They had never held a formal wedding or registered their marriage back then, so naturally, there were no divorce procedures to speak of.
He seized this loophole, insisting that they were not “divorced in a legal sense,” and then began to boss her around without restraint, even more arrogantly than before.
Yan Meiyu was so angry she almost spat blood; this man was utterly shameless!
“Someone like him, who has nothing, is the most terrifying,” Mother Lei sighed, her eyes also full of helplessness.
A few hours earlier, Bai Qingshi had been shocked by the electrical circuit on the door by Yan Meiyu, but even that small shock couldn't deter him; he was still persistent, causing a ruckus outside.
Yan Meiyu snorted coldly, a chill in her eyes.
Indeed, those with nothing to lose fear no one.