I transformed into a cute girl and lived a carefree life in the apocalypse.

Upon hearing this, the other party was rendered speechless, after all, she had been the loudest and most vocal when they asked for credit.

However, she didn't mind this; as long as there was no evidence, she could say whatever she wanted.

Even if this matter blows up, all they need to do afterward is find someone who knows a little about video editing to shoot a video with the beginning and end cut off, and public opinion will definitely be one-sided.

No matter how beautiful and lovable this girl is, once she becomes the target of public condemnation, won't everyone have to obediently apologize to her?

She was about to continue talking about things that didn't exist when Yan Ziming, with a cold expression, waved his hand to interrupt her.

"Don't rush to deny it. You can't expect anything good to come out of a dog's mouth. Look at your own head."

Yan Ziming glanced at the high-definition camera installed in the corner above the shop. She had paid for it to install for Yuanyuan because she was worried that she would be bullied. She never expected it to come in handy now.

"What!" the woman exclaimed in disbelief.

In the past, she would come here to buy things because they were cheap and she could buy on credit. The key was that the shop owner was young and easy to bully. However, the shop's furnishings were rather shabby. She would always come in and come out as soon as she entered, not wanting to stay in this place that did not suit her taste for even a second longer, as if she would lose her value if she stayed for even a second longer.

Therefore, she never paid attention to the security arrangements in the store, and never thought that in this post-apocalyptic world where everything is so expensive, such a small, run-down store could afford to install cameras.

Now she's suffering the consequences of this, and this camera looks like a high-end product, unlike those second-rate ones. The video it produces must be crystal clear, so their every move will be captured perfectly.

"What do you think would happen if we posted these videos online? Even if we blurred your faces, I believe that with a little guidance, netizens could easily dox you, right?"

The woman was completely speechless. She knew how terrible cyberbullying was. In the past, when she was in the wrong but didn't want to back down, she would do this to others. She never expected to be bullied today. She felt like she had swallowed a fly with excrement on it, and her face turned a purplish-red.

"Yuanyuan, you're the owner here, you're in charge!"

The older woman turned her head and asked, her eyes clearly saying, "If you side with her, she'll never need to help you again."

Yuanyuan peeked out from behind Ye Qianxue, her voice noticeably more confident: "These ingredients were really bought by Sister Zimo, and the security camera too..."

Her meaning was quite clear; she specifically mentioned that Yan Ziming helped her buy the camera to tell them...

—Yan Ziming also has a copy of the video!

"Hmph! You little brat, you traitor! I'm never buying anything from you again!"

Knowing she couldn't turn the tables, the woman had no choice but to leave dejectedly. The people around her, not wanting to be subjected to online bullying, followed her away.

"Wait a minute——"

To everyone's surprise, Yan Ziming persisted, saying, "Before you leave, settle all the debts you owe. Don't try to renege on your promises; we remember everything clearly here."

Yan Ziming pointed at the camera, his gaze and tone full of mockery.

"Of course, you can choose not to give it to me, and I will make it up to Yuanyuan myself; however... this video may appear as physical evidence in court. Don't think that just because there are many of you, I won't spend money to sue you one by one. You should know that this amount of money is just a drop in the ocean for me."

The group of elderly men and women were trembling with anger, but fearing they might actually receive a court summons, they eventually paid all the money and left in a huff.

After all, it is an indisputable fact that people with superpowers are the new generation of wealthy people in society, and Yan Ziming certainly has the financial resources to do this.

"Hmph! These guys are just as disgusting as those greedy capitalists!"

Yan Ziming's expression wasn't much better; his good mood had been ruined by these old men, what bad luck!

Chapter Six: Delicious Delicacies

Although not all elderly people are like this, this is precisely a microcosm of contemporary Chinese society. Just this one incident today has really angered Yan Ziming.

If they weren't in the Jiangning Military Administrative Region, a place where the law is upheld, but in the occupied areas outside, killing them wouldn't be necessary, but Yan Ziming would still leave them with a lifelong nightmare, making them tremble with fear at the sight of lightning for the rest of their lives.

"Well, well... don't be angry, big sister. As long as life goes on, these things are unavoidable."

"......"

"Big sister?" Seeing that Yan Ziming had suddenly fallen silent, Ye Qianxue tilted her head and asked.

"Ah...no, I just didn't expect you to say something like that."

Yan Ziming's words only made Ye Qianxue pout, glaring at her fiercely, as if she was unhappy that her older sister had looked down on her.

After calming Ye Qianxue down a bit, Yan Ziming turned to ask, "Yuanyuan, have you asked your grandmother?"

“Okay!” Yuanyuan nodded, her little pigtails swaying. “Grandma can come back at 11 p.m., but she said she can’t fit into the young people’s circle, so she won’t go.”

"Hmm...it's a little bit of a pity...Let's go now! Come on, Chiyuki, help me carry these things."

Yan Ziming effortlessly lifted the bag, which was half her size, with one hand. It was filled with ingredients, drinks, and other items, and weighed more than two of her combined.

The physical abilities of superhumans are no joke, especially those high-level superhumans whose life levels have been elevated. They can even be considered true new humans, with a lifespan that is half again as long as that of ordinary people. Living to 140 or 150 years old is nothing unusual for them.

In fact, it is not impossible for those with stronger abilities to live to two hundred years old or more. However, since the discovery of superhumans in modern human civilization, there has never been a period of two hundred years, so this point cannot be truly verified.

For example, Yan Shan, who is nearly sixty years old, looks old, but his breath is deep and long-lasting, and his vitality is still so strong that it is impossible to tell where the end of his life is.

There is at least one real-life example, and that is Liu Mengxian.

Having lived together for so long, Yan Ziming is now very certain that her age is at least over 200 years old, or even older!

With their long lifespans and wealth, and given that their treatment is indeed much higher than that of ordinary people, people with superpowers thrive in companies and government departments, and their wealth is even more abundant.

Even a third-tier ability user can earn more in a month than an ordinary person can in a year or even several years of hard work if they are willing to work hard!

The current treatment of people with superpowers has made ordinary people in society extremely envious. Various demands have been made to reduce the treatment of people with superpowers under the guise of "protecting the human rights of ordinary people" and "social distortion". If this is not handled properly, it will sooner or later turn into a storm that sweeps across the whole of China!

These are not things Yan Ziming needs to worry about. She just needs to do her job well and have a clear conscience. Let others think what they want.

Let's turn our attention back to Yan Ziming.

With the help of two high-level superhumans, it took several adults several trips to move the good stuff in one go.

No, it was only Ye Qianxue, a high-level ability user, who helped.

With a whoosh, his spatial ability vanished, including the person, and he instantly appeared on the large balcony of Yan Ziming's house.

Yan Ziming easily set up the barbecue grill and, with a speed that was hard for ordinary people to discern, skewered various ingredients onto the barbecue fork, beginning a feast for the senses.

"Hmph, my lightning is far superior to unstable charcoal fire. I guarantee you won't even be able to burn!"

As she finished speaking, Yan Ziming forcibly pierced several iron pipes, each about the thickness of a chopstick, into the inside of the barbecue grill. Strands of electricity flowed through them, and the air became hot.

This is where Yan Ziming's superb control over lightning was demonstrated. The strands of electricity seemed to have their own life, passing through flesh and even bones, all of which quickly became soft and crispy under the baking of the lightning.

The meat was cooked through in just over ten minutes, becoming both crispy and tender. Combined with Yan Ziming's secret seasoning, it was even more professional than the barbecue stalls on the street.

Mmm~~ So delicious!

"I've told you before, my older sister's lightning barbecue is absolutely delicious!"

Yuanyuan took a bite of the chicken wing, and the moment she bit down, a few drops of juice burst out. The hot liquid burst forth in her little mouth, creating an amazing deliciousness. This was the result of all the seasonings and moisture being well locked inside the ingredients.

Compared to Yuanyuan's slow and deliberate eating, Ye Qianxue seemed to wolf down her food, speaking in fits and starts. If her small mouth weren't so small, she would have stuffed a whole chicken wing into her mouth in one go.

"Qianxue, eat slowly... What am I supposed to eat if you finish it all!" Yan Ziming said, both amused and exasperated.

"promise--"

Ye Qianxue held up the chicken wing she had bitten into in front of Yan Ziming. Yan Ziming hesitated for a moment, then looked at the sly smile on Ye Qianxue's face. In the end, he had no choice but to open his mouth and bite into the spot where Ye Qianxue had bitten.

"Hmm~~ As expected of me, with this alone I reckon you'll dominate the entire barbecue street..."

Yan Ziming was also captivated by his own superb skills. For some reason, the chicken wings had a faint sweetness, not the honey kind, but a light floral fragrance.

Yan Ziming glanced at Ye Qianxue, who was secretly chuckling. Her bright red lips, coated with grease, looked incredibly alluring under the light, making Yan Ziming feel an urge to take a bite.

But she shook her head, suppressing the evil thoughts in her mind.

Yuanyuan is still here. Showing the adult world to a little girl is a bit too cruel; the little girl's innocence must be preserved...

Three young girls were laughing and chatting on the balcony. Their voices were clear and melodious, like silver bells, and passersby felt as if a refreshing spring had flowed through their hearts, easing the weariness caused by the pressures of life...

After 10:30 p.m., Yuanyuan said goodbye to Yan Ziming and the others. This little girl's appetite was much larger than her petite figure. She ate a quarter of the food, resulting in a round little belly. Her petite figure swayed back and forth. In the end, Ye Qianxue took her home.

After Ye Qianxue took Yuanyuan home, Yan Ziming put his arm around her slender waist and said, "You little vixen, you can't even eat in peace!"

He then kissed her passionately, giving Ye Qianxue no chance to explain, and carried her into the living room, where he began to do things that cannot be described...

When Yuanyuan got home, the first thing she did was check if her grandmother was asleep.

"Yuanyuan, come here."

Surprisingly, Grandma, who usually goes to bed early, was still awake. Hearing the noise in the room, she immediately called Yuanyuan in.

"Grandma, why aren't you asleep yet! Staying up late is bad for your health!" Yuanyuan said, sounding slightly reproachful.

"Ahem—I have something to tell you..." The old lady was not in good health, and her voice sounded slurred, a sign of her advanced age.

"Are Zimo and Qianxue back? How are they treating you?"

"Yes, that's right, they treat Yuanyuan very well!" Yuanyuan nodded.

Upon hearing this, a fleeting glimmer of clarity crossed the old woman's slightly cloudy eyes...

Chapter Seven Press Conference

Over the next few days, Yan Ziming and Ye Qianxue leisurely enjoyed everything in Jiangning, not only for pleasure but also to deeply imprint the city's appearance in their hearts.

During their visit, they took many photos, which will serve as a way to remember Jiangning and as proof that they were there, and will be treasured by Yan Ziming forever.

Time always flies by very quickly. Before you know it, most of it slips through your fingers. It's so fast that you feel like it's just a moment, and in the blink of an eye, it's December 31, 2025, the eve of New Year's Day.

Yan Ziming and Ye Qianxue stayed home together today, which was unusual, instead of going out. Ye Qianxue also didn't stay in bed, which was unusual, but instead kept an eye on the Ministry of National Defense's regular press conference broadcast at 8:00 a.m. sharp.

Today is the last day of the year, and China holds a press conference to summarize the year at this time every year, with an average viewership of around 80%.