Even without cheats, we must survive the apocalypse

Chu Xiao was confused, but he was naturally unhappy that his woman was treated maliciously for no reason. He came to join Zhang Zhan not to be bullied.

"Mr. Zhang, it seems that your companions do not welcome my female companion." Chu Xiao did not hide the unhappiness in his words at all. He did not mean it, but the adventures and fights during this period had already infected him with a bloodthirsty oppression. Coupled with the effect of the virus on his body, Chu Xiao's temperament became a little more gloomy and murderous. At this moment, his voice was low, majestic without anger, and even revealed a sense of inhumanity, which immediately made the survivors in front of him look terrified.

"No! There must be some misunderstanding here!" Zhang Zhan immediately noticed that something was wrong with the atmosphere, and cold sweat broke out on his back.

Chu Xiao glanced at the strangers in front of him who dared to show hostility towards Gu Ke. The unhappiness in his heart grew more and more. Just as he was about to explode, a slightly cold hand gently pulled him.

"Let me tell you." Gu Ke said softly, with helplessness and guilt in his eyes.

She understood why the people here were so hostile after seeing her face clearly. When the disaster broke out, under the leadership of Sun Baishi, they quickly used the existing building materials to transform this commercial center into a shelter in a short period of time. Gu Ke participated in the entire transformation process.

Due to the complicated situation underground at the time, zombies continued to attack the base, causing great damage, so everyone agreed to temporarily close several entrances and exits of the underground garage.

Although Gu Ke was not the leader of this incident, he still felt that he was responsible for these people being trapped underground. These people saw Gu Ke in the "SOS Guide" video and naturally thought that Gu Ke was also one of the managers of the shelter.

"...Our plan at the time was to temporarily close the entrance to the underground space and prioritize building the shelter." Gu Ke laughed bitterly, "To be honest, the situation was too chaotic, and there were too many zombies in the underground supermarket, so we actually assumed that there were no living people in the underground garage..."

“We…we asked you for help!” the woman cried, “We also left you a message under the video! We told you that many of us are trapped underground and can’t get out!”

Sister Wang pointed at Gu Ke's face and vented her emotions. Even though Chu Xiao's gloomy expression made her feel very scared, the anger accumulated in despair for so long had made her a little reckless: "What's the result? You said you would organize a rescue and let us hold on! But we waited for a long time, until the signal was interrupted, and no rescue came!"

Gu Ke closed her eyes, her face full of guilt. She wanted to tell this woman that they were limited in strength at the time and did not have enough strength to go underground to rescue people. She wanted to tell her that the shelter was actually controlled by Sun Baishi, and even if they wanted to, they could not open the underground entrance to carry out rescue.

However, these reasons are meaningless. In Gu Ke's view, the matter is actually very simple: she is a police officer, and some people asked her for help, but she failed these people's expectations.

The policewoman was very upset. Facing the woman's accusations, she could only explain as best as she could and then said, "I'm sorry."

"What's the use of saying sorry? The dead are dead, and only we are left alive." Sister Wang laughed bitterly. She didn't really hate Gu Ke that much, and she knew that it wasn't the woman's fault. She just wanted to vent her despair. At this moment, she gradually calmed down. "Forget it, it's already like this. I won't make it difficult for Xiao Zhan. Anyway, you saved our lives before. I was too excited."

Gu Ke felt very upset. After thinking for a while, she said to everyone, "You don't have to worry too much. My colleagues have secretly accumulated enough strength. It won't be long before they get rid of the cancer in the shelter and open the underground entrance. Then everyone can be saved!"

Chu Xiao lowered his eyes slightly, knowing that it was time to tell her. Instead of letting everyone pin their hopes on an impossible one, it would be better to reveal the cruel truth to them now so that they could prepare early.

"Gu Ke," Chu Xiao called softly, "there will be no rescue."

Gu Ke was stunned, turned around and asked Chu Xiao: "What do you mean by this?"

Her voice was trembling, as if she had realized something.

"I'm sorry to tell you now," Chu Xiao turned his head away, not daring to meet Gu Ke's eyes, "your colleagues in the shelter have all been killed. The shelter is now... completely under the control of Sun Baishi."

There seemed to be a sound of something breaking, Gu Ke's eyes went blank, and he suddenly collapsed to sit down.

(ps: I didn’t torture Gu Ke too harshly…)

Chapter 59: Crying

The atmosphere in the warehouse suddenly became much heavier.

Gu Ke slowly stood up from the ground and took a deep breath: "I'll find a place to be alone for a while."

There was no place in the warehouse where she could calm down alone, so Gu Ke stumbled out of the warehouse main door. A few minutes later, Dian Yihan walked in from outside.

The girl was a little confused: "Officer Gu offered to switch shifts with me, and his attitude was very firm, and then he sent me back."

The atmosphere in the warehouse became a little stiff. Chu Xiao's expression was very bad. His face changed several times, his fists clenched, and finally he loosened his fists.

"You have been trapped down there since the disaster began. Perhaps you are still unclear about the current situation outside. Perhaps you have guessed it but are still unwilling to accept it," Chu Xiao said softly, without any emotional ups and downs. His voice was extremely cold, but every word brought a strong pressure. He tore apart the false hopes these people had used to deceive themselves. "The world you are familiar with is over. Order has collapsed, monsters are rampant, and the world outside has become a complete apocalypse!"

"Rescue? Stop dreaming!" He glanced at the people in the warehouse and thought of Dr. Zhou and Police Officer Chen. They were all good people who were willing to sacrifice their lives for the "goodness" in their hearts. However, if someone took their sacrifices for granted, that would be the greatest insult to their "goodwill" and their beliefs!

"In this world, no one is obligated to save you! Don't take other people's kindness for granted! Do you think you will be saved if you cry for help? There is no such thing as a good thing!"

Chu Xiao went out holding Yun Duoer's hand. He was not worried that Gu Ke would do something stupid, but at this moment, he could not leave Gu Ke alone no matter what - you have to know that woman is a fierce woman who dares to carry out a decapitation operation alone when her brain is hot.

After Chu Xiao left, Zhang Zhan sighed and announced somewhat feebly, "Forget it, let's discuss business later."

The sister Wang's face turned pale, facing the pressure from Chu Xiao just now - even if it was only unconscious, it was enough to make her feel fear from the bottom of her heart. She had calmed down and realized that she had made a mistake because of her impulse.

"I'm sorry, Zhan, I..."

"Stop talking, Sister Wang. Humans are not machines. We cannot always think about problems rationally. It is normal to make mistakes." After comforting the team members, Zhang Zhan's expression was a little depressed.

"Zhang Zhan...are you okay..." Dian Yihan, who had just come in from outside, didn't know what had happened. They had only met for a short while, so how could his savior have a conflict with a member of the team?

Zhang Zhan waved his hands, not wanting to talk. The information Chu Xiao had just given him confirmed his judgment that the situation outside was indeed terrible. Zhang Zhan had been mentally prepared for the "end of the world" through the information he had obtained through the mobile network, but after all, he had never actually seen what the outside world looked like, so naturally he still had some fantasies.

What's more, the bad things don't just end there. The shelter above their heads is no longer a safe place, which means that even if they escape from underground, they will not be able to get shelter.

"Sister Wang, and everyone else, I understand how you feel." Zhang Zhan said to everyone in the warehouse. Being able to be the leader of this group at such a young age, Zhang Zhan naturally holds a certain position in everyone's hearts. "However, it is unfair to completely attribute your own misfortune to others. You don't need a student like me to tell you such a great ideal."

"No matter what the reason, the decision to close the underground entrance should never be blamed on Officer Gu. Moreover, Officer Gu and Mr. Chu saved all of our lives not long ago. I think, Sister Wang, you are impulsive and have the courage to vent your negative emotions to Officer Gu. This is because you know that Officer Gu saved our lives and she is a good person, right?"

Although Zhang Zhan is a bit wooden in his emotions, he has a very clear view of things, so he quoted a famous line from a movie: "Should good people be pointed at with guns?"

"Later, Sister Wang, apologize to Officer Gu." This sentence was not a suggestion but an order. It was not spoken quickly and was not fierce at all, but it made Sister Wang's forehead sweat.

This young and kind-hearted college student finally showed his dominance as a leader at this moment.

……

In the car where Dian Yihan was keeping watch, Chu Xiao saw Gu Ke's beautiful profile through the car window, with its delicate outline outlined in the shadow.

"Girl, do you know how to comfort a beautiful woman who is sad?"

Yun Duoer gave Chu Xiao a look, and the meaning was very clear: Are you sure you want to ask me this question?

Of course Chu Xiao didn't really want to get an answer from Yun Duoer. Given this sharp-tongued loli's personality, if he let her speak like this, wouldn't she be in big trouble?

Chu Xiao told Yun Duoer to be quiet and not talk nonsense for a while, then he opened the car door and sat in the passenger seat. Yun Duoer sat in the back seat with her big eyes shining, as if she was waiting to watch a show.

Gu Ke glanced at Chu Xiao and said nothing.

Chu Xiao had no intention of speaking actively. He just stayed quietly beside Gu Ke, quiet but not redundant.

A suppressed sobbing sound gradually emerged in the car, very light, but in the dark silence, the sobbing sound was very clear.

Crying is like a dam bursting. Once a crack appears, it will gradually get out of control.

The sobbing became louder and louder, and gradually, Gu Ke could no longer hold on, and the small sobs finally turned into uncontrollable crying.

This was the second time that Chu Xiao cried after he met Gu Ke. The first time happened on the other end of the phone, and Chu Xiao could only hear her crying, but the second time, this strong girl actually took off her strong mask in front of him.

She cried in front of him, and he finally fulfilled his promise on the phone and held her tightly in his arms while she cried...

"Why did you run out!" Gu Ke wiped her tears and choked up as she blamed him, "I look so ugly when I cry! Don't look at me..."

Chu Xiao pulled out a tissue and carefully and gently wiped the tears from Gu Ke's face: "How can it be ugly? Officer Gu's tearful look is also very touching."

"Pervert! Evil-minded! Straight man!" Gu Ke's eyes were red with tears, "You don't know how to comfort people! Even the love words he said sounded cheesy!"

Gu Ke kept hitting Chu Xiao's chest, but the force was not strong, and she soon stopped. She grabbed Chu Xiao's clothes on his chest tightly, buried her head in the man's chest, and finally cried wildly, her tears wet Chu Xiao's chest.

"...I just started working this year, I don't have much experience, and I have a bit of an impulsive personality, so I got into a lot of trouble. Captain Chen... Old Chen always helps me take on all the troubles I have... He teaches me how to be a good police officer like an elder..."

"My colleagues in the police force are also very nice to me and take good care of me... Xiao Li is quite capable, but he is a coward when it comes to relationships... The whole police force knows that he has a crush on me, and I even thought of the words to reject him... But that coward just didn't move... It's so funny..."

"And Sister Zhao, a warm-hearted lady, always wants to introduce blind dates to me, which makes me afraid to meet her..."

Gu Ke was whispering the stories of himself and those who had passed away. It was like he was reminiscing or saying goodbye. As he spoke, he shed tears and his mood gradually calmed down.

"...All the important people around me are gone..." Gu Ke said softly, hugging Chu Xiao's waist tightly with both hands.

"And I."

"Well, I still have you. Fortunately... I still have you." Gu Ke looked at Chu Xiao with tears in her eyes and murmured, "Kiss me, okay?"

"What I wish for..."

Chapter 60 Discussion

This kiss is not erotic at all.

The woman's tears flowed down her cheeks, making Chu Xiao taste the saltiness of her tears.

Compared to the aggressive kiss when Gu Ke lost control before, this deep kiss seemed very awkward. The clumsy tongue only knew how to go deep blindly, but was easily played by Chu Xiao, who had already mastered the kissing skills.

After a long time, Gu Ke separated from Chu Xiao, panting. Her tears had stopped, but her eyes were still red.

The saliva of the two people pulled out a silver thread between their lips.

Gu Ke's face was red and her eyes were moist.

She complained softly: "...How come you are so skilled?"

Chu Xiao immediately realized that this was a fatal question. If he wasn't careful, he would be beaten to death... So the man hurriedly changed the subject: "Do you want to continue?"

"Yes!" Gu Ke pouted, then grabbed Chu Xiao by the collar, pulled him in front of her, and kissed him hard again.

Of course, this time it was limited to kissing, and neither side made any other unnecessary movements. Chu Xiao held Gu Ke's back and had no intention of moving to other parts of the body.

Besides not being in the mood, after all, there was Yun Duo sitting in the back row watching the show. It wasn't like they were out of control. Neither Chu Xiao nor Gu Ke felt comfortable having another big one in front of Yun Duo...

"You don't have to worry about me." Yun Duoer snorted twice, and didn't even pretend to cover her eyes. Instead, she watched the two people's actions with interest. "Anyway, whether it's something you should see or not, I've already seen it."

……

After Gu Ke calmed down completely, the three of them returned to the warehouse.

Zhang Zhan was already waiting for them.

The somewhat rude sister Wang immediately bowed and apologized after seeing Gu Ke. Regardless of whether this apology was really heartfelt, it at least showed the attitude of this small team.

Gu Ke, feeling guilty, didn't want to accept the woman's apology, but Chu Xiao noticed something and pulled Gu Ke's clothes, suggesting that she accept it.

Sure enough, after Gu Ke accepted the other party's apology, Sister Wang breathed a sigh of relief and immediately left them respectfully.

"She was very nervous." Chu Xiao looked at Zhang Zhan, "Did you ask her to apologize?"

"Yes," Zhang Zhan replied. He looked at Gu Ke, "Officer Gu, please be magnanimous and forgive our previous rudeness. I have already persuaded everyone that such a thing will never happen again."

Gu Ke waved her hand: "I didn't take it to heart. Besides, what they said was true."

Chu Xiao raised his eyebrows. Judging from Sister Wang's performance, Zhang Zhan did have a lot of authority and status in the hearts of these survivors. Although he looked like a gentle young man, he was probably a pretty good leader.

"Mr. Chu..."

"Don't be so polite, just call me Chu Xiao," Chu Xiao waved his hand, "In return, I will just call you Zhang Zhan."

"Okay, then let's get straight to the point," Zhang Zhan said with a serious expression, inviting, "Chu Xiao, I hope you and Officer Gu can join us and think of a way out together."

"Only underground." Chu Xiao had the intention to cooperate with Zhang Zhan. "Once we leave the underground, our cooperation will end."

Zhang Zhan felt a little regretful. Although it was not unexpected, he still wanted to fight for it: "Actually, I really hope to convince you to join, not just cooperate. If you care about their offense to Officer Gu just now, I can guarantee that this will never happen again. And if you join, I can give you the position of team leader. Because I think that you can keep them alive better than me..."

Chu Xiao stopped Zhang Zhan: "You are a very good boss. Although I have only known you for a short time, I don't think I have made a mistake in choosing you. You don't have to underestimate yourself. As a leader of a team, I personally think you are good enough. I may not be able to do better than you if I were in your place."

"But as for you, this matter is off the table. It has nothing to do with the previous unpleasantness."

Chu Xiao's refusal was very clear, leaving no room for negotiation. Gu Ke would naturally follow Chu Xiao and would not join Zhang Zhan and his group.

Zhang Zhan saw this and stopped forcing Chu Xiao. He held out his hand to Chu Xiao and said, "Since this is the case, I can't force you. At least let's work together during this period of time."

Chu Xiao held Zhang Zhan's outstretched hand, indicating that a temporary cooperation was established.

"You have been down there longer, so tell us about the current situation." Chu Xiao said, "In return, we will provide you with the current information outside."

The expressions of several people became serious, because their next plan was related to whether they could escape from this hellhole.

Zhang Zhan spread out a hand-drawn map and said, "This is the garage map we drew from memory. With the help of Sister Wang and the others, the accuracy is pretty good. There are three exits leading to the ground, two of which are vehicle entrances to the outside world, and one is the escalator from the supermarket to the ground floor."

Gu Ke was familiar with the situation of the closed exits, and pointed out directly: "Those two vehicle entrances and exits are difficult to break through. When they were closed, Sun Baishi directly used the ready-made construction materials at the construction site. The seal was almost poured with cement. It is difficult to break through with what we have."

She pointed to the location of the supermarket exit on the map. "Since this is inside the shelter, and we considered going down to collect supplies from the supermarket after the lockdown was lifted, it's not completely sealed off. While closing the metal shutter door, we also piled up a lot of goods in front of the door. Although it can be considered a complete blockade, it's still easier than breaking through a concrete wall."

"Where is the elevator? There should be an elevator shaft leading to the upper floors of the underground garage. How about climbing up directly from the elevator shaft?" Chu Xiao put forward his idea.

"We've considered this idea before," Zhang Zhan shook his head, "but there were a lot of zombies near the elevator, and they were mutants. After losing a few people, we had to temporarily abandon the elevator shaft. Also, there was a fire escape near the elevator. Unfortunately, we couldn't rush into the escape because of the zombies."

"The fire escape corridor has also been sealed off. It's now a dead end. As for the elevator shaft, it's not practical because all the elevator exits are welded shut. Although not as exaggerated as the three underground exits, the elevator door cannot be opened from the inside because of the fear that something bad will come out from below." Gu Ke said, "Those people even sealed the ventilation duct opening."

"Is it necessary to guard so strictly?" Dian Yihan, who was participating in the discussion, cursed in an unladylike manner, "Are there really no blind spots left for us? Who arranged it so carefully?"

Gu Ke sneered and looked up: "Who else could it be? Of course it's that vicious woman Wang Manyi! That woman is very thoughtful. Since she said she wants to be completely closed, don't expect her to leave any loopholes for us."

"So, in the end, our only possible way out is the supermarket exit?" Chu Xiao said in a low voice while staring at the map.