185: Shen Zhen's worries

Of course, they had only cleared the zombies from the reception area; the situation on other floors had not yet been dealt with. As soon as the team members rushed upstairs, they heard the low growls of zombies coming from all directions.

“Ho-ho.”

Seeing this, Bai Wanning immediately rushed into the nearest guest room and swiftly dealt with four zombies.

Although these were a family of four, Bai Wanning knew very well that in this world, it was meaningless to treat zombies as living people.

She eliminated these four zombies one by one, regardless of their age.

Though she sighed with regret in her heart, she remained decisive and showed no mercy.

Behind her, Lei Qian and the others also rushed into the rooms that were still full of zombies.

Meanwhile, Meng Qibao, Meng Suisui, Director Wang, and Wang Ba, who followed them, entered the already cleared rooms and began collecting supplies that might still be useful.

On the other side, Da Cheng always stayed close to Jiang Dai and Shen Zhen.

He hadn't expected things to escalate so much. He had initially thought this woman was useless, but in just a few hours, she had become the sister of the person Bai Wanning was desperately searching for.

As for why Bai Wanning was so determined to find Shen Zhen, Da Cheng, of course, knew nothing.

But he absolutely didn't believe the casual excuse Bai Wanning had made up earlier. Was a woman's irregular menstruation worth her turning the world upside down to find someone?

He didn't believe it.

He already had his suspicions and was determined to uncover this mystery, because only by grasping Bai Wanning's secret would he have a chance to control her.

Da Cheng sneered inwardly. He didn't believe Bai Wanning would dare to continue opposing him once the truth was revealed.

A glint flashed in his eyes, and a polite smile played on his lips. He extended his hand and said to Shen Zhen, “Hello, I’m Da Cheng, a member of this team.”

He introduced himself with a smile, full of confidence.

He had always been very confident in his charm, after all, in their village, he was always considered the most handsome man.

However, he was like a frog in a well, completely unaware that Shen Zhen had already seen countless men far more outstanding than him, and she felt absolutely nothing for his so-called “charm.”

Shen Zhen merely nodded faintly at him, then walked away to find Bai Wanning.

She was naturally happy to find her long-lost sister, but she had always known priorities. With patients and a newborn still needing care, she understood that now was not the time to be immersed in the emotions of reunion.

More importantly, she had seen too many people like Da Cheng.

Shen Zhen couldn't claim to be noble, but at least she knew that her kindness was not out of self-interest, whereas Da Cheng's “good intentions” were merely opportunistic calculations.

Shen Zhen left with Jiang Dai.

Although there weren't many rooms in the hotel, there were enough for the team members to rest in shifts.

Bai Wanning specifically chose a room with a clear view of the street and cleaned it, so that even if survivors approached, they could be spotted immediately.

The room had an electric kettle, a soft bed, and some miscellaneous items.

Bai Wanning never stinted herself. She kicked off her shoes and sat on the edge of the bed, letting out a soft sigh.

Although her body didn't feel too uncomfortable, pregnancy was ultimately a troublesome process. She looked down at her feet; though there was no obvious swelling, the skin on her toes was already red and swollen, looking somewhat alarming.

Bai Wanning sighed, lifted her foot, and gently massaged it.

She naturally recalled Lei Qian massaging her feet last night, and she suddenly missed his hands.

But thinking of the troubles that man brought, she suppressed that hint of longing and closed her eyes. Life without him was actually more relaxed and carefree, without the worry of becoming dependent on him.

Just then, Shen Zhen entered the room.

She had asked Jiang Dai to wait for her outside and had entrusted her large bag to her sister for safekeeping. Although they hadn't grown up together, Shen Zhen still chose to trust her.

Even if Jiang Dai wasn't as perfect as she imagined, it didn't matter; after all, the bag only contained baby items like talcum powder and diapers.

Shen Zhen walked to Bai Wanning's bedside and saw her looking down, rubbing her toes. Her brows furrowed immediately.

These were clearly signs of pregnancy.

Typically in late pregnancy, pregnant women might suddenly experience bleeding under their toenails. Although not severe, it was still startling, especially when accompanied by some pain.

Shen Zhen asked softly, “Are you alright? Is the baby… alright?”

“How could he not be? He eats well and sleeps soundly every day,” Bai Wanning replied calmly, opening her eyes.

Bai Wanning's answer made Shen Zhen unable to help but smile.

She sat on the edge of the bed, her gaze falling on her feet, and said, “Your toes look like you’ve walked too much, they’re almost bleeding. But don’t worry…”

Seeing Bai Wanning look at her with a hint of fright, she immediately added, “It’s nothing major. Once we get to the hospital, I’ll get you some ointment to apply, and it’ll stop bleeding quickly.”

She paused, put away the teasing, and resumed the serious demeanor of a doctor.

Shen Zhen touched the tip of her nose and said solemnly, “The first three months of pregnancy are the most dangerous; you must be careful. Try not to do overly strenuous movements and be mindful of yourself. Although pregnant women are now advised to exercise moderately, your movements are too excessive and can really harm the fetus.”

Actually, Shen Zhen didn't want to say too much, but seeing Bai Wanning, despite her strong front, faintly reveal her struggles, she decided to remind her that no matter how strong she was, the child in her womb was the most fragile being.

Although Bai Wanning was already an Ability User, her child was still an ordinary new life, and a slight carelessness could lead to irreversible consequences.

Pregnant women in this environment were not the most helpless, but they were the ones who needed to be extra careful. If a single mistake was made, it could result in one death and two injuries.

“You don’t need to worry too much,” Bai Wanning waved her hand, saying in a relaxed tone, “I know all that you’ve said, so I’ve always been very mindful of my body. Although I sometimes appear careless, I’ve actually been paying attention to this little guy from beginning to end.”

She wasn't lying.

After becoming an Ability User, her physical strength and agility greatly improved, but because she was carrying Xiao Cai, she never dared to take too many risks. Even when avoiding zombies, her movements were extra cautious.

No matter how strong she was, she couldn't gamble with the child's life.

Shen Zhen nodded, then said to Bai Wanning, “Once we get to the hospital, I’ll give you a full body check-up. You haven’t had a check-up in a month, and it’s not good for pregnant women to skip their monthly check-ups.”

Especially in the current Apocalypse situation, Shen Zhen felt that monthly check-ups were even more important than before.

As she spoke, she raised her hand and performed a simple examination on Bai Wanning. However, due to the lack of necessary medical tools, she could only give a rough assessment and couldn't help too much.

From the examination results, Bai Wanning was clearly somewhat malnourished.

The baby was over two months old, yet her belly was still completely flat.

Shen Zhen couldn't help but sigh inwardly, feeling that Bai Wanning truly had a hard life. She was a child star and should have come from a wealthy family, yet she had been underfed since childhood, and now, even with a child, she showed no signs of fullness.

Shen Zhen couldn't help but wonder: Could she really give birth to the child safely if she continued like this?