Zhou Yang had never expected that the guy who once carried a sword and seemed a bit off to him would become the head of the largest shelter in Huang City, even earning the respect of He Qing. It went to show that one should never judge a book by its cover.
"Is there something you need?"
His eyes locked onto the other person’s eyes, detecting the fluctuation in their gaze, striking at the true thoughts hidden deep within. Everyone was an ordinary citizen, forced by the apocalypse to slowly adapt to a new way of life.
Zhou Yang said, "I am full of hope for the future. I’ve taken over a bank to establish a shelter and gathered a group of survivors. We are all trying hard to survive in this apocalypse, but I know that we are too weak on our own, and I hope to live through the apocalypse with Sunshine Shelter."
If He Qing heard Zhou Yang say this, he would definitely give him a thumbs up.
You really are awesome.
Bringing up hope straight away, that’s a killer move. When I came to find you, you appeared so calm and thoughtful, yet behind the scenes, you directly took the initiative to come here first.
Even Xu Zeyang looked at Zhou Yang with surprise.
He has finally seen the light.
But he nodded in satisfaction, thinking it was about time.
Lin Fan smiled and said, "Right, where there’s hope, there’s a future. You’ve spoken to my heart. How many survivors do you have on your side now?"
Zhou Yang thought for a moment and said, "Including myself, twenty-one people."
Was he hiding something?
Lin Fan said, "Do you want to bring them here, or continue to stay at the bank? Nowadays, I clear out zombies in Huang City every day, and I’ve already cleaned up many areas. If you are careful when you go out, it is still very safe."
He wouldn’t force the other party to come here, always respecting their wishes.
Forcing someone to do something is not a good thing.
"I’ve already seen it on my way here."
Zhou Yang was truly shocked by the area that Lin Fan had cleared. Even though he was now an Awakener, with his ability, the thought of clearing even a single street was unimaginable.
Then he continued, "I want to bring them here to live, and join everyone in building the shelter."
He no longer had any other thoughts.
In his eyes, coming to Sunshine Shelter was the best choice.
Lin Fan said, "Alright, I respect your decision. Bring them here, and I’ll take a look first. You should know we have Officer Huang here; he’s a policeman, always maintaining order in Huang City. Anyone who is cruel and evil will be punished in front of Officer Huang."
"I understand," said Zhou Yang.
He naturally knew of Officer Huang’s existence; he hadn’t been reading the Zombie Album for nothing—it was already very clear.
Lin Fan smiled, "You’re an Awakener, aren’t you?"
"Yes, not to hide it from you, I am an Awakener. According to the records in the Zombie Album, I am a Strength Awakened, and there’s also a Speed Awakened woman with us," Zhou Yang blurted out their situation without a second thought.
Hiding it was useless and could even provoke an unfavorable reaction.
Lin Fan remarked, "The early phase of the apocalypse is a disaster for those alive, but throughout long history, whenever a disaster occurs, it often comes hand in hand with hope. Awakeners are the hope that exists to combat zombies. You should know how Awakeners can grow stronger."
"I do," Zhou Yang said.
Lin Fan said, "I’ve been hunting zombies until now, constantly collecting crystals. You and the Speed Awakened can use the crystals to enhance your strength. Once you become stronger, you can contend with zombies."
"Mr. Lin, we haven’t met many times, yet you are willing to give us crystals to enhance our strength. Do you trust us that much?"
Lin Fan smiled, "I trust my judgment."
Xu Zeyang, on the other hand, looked at Zhou Yang oddly.
That question was kind of silly.
My brother Lin’s strength is beyond normal words, no matter who it is or how many crystals they’ve consumed, if they have ill intentions, they have no chance of escaping.
Does Brother Lin trust his judgment?
He trusts his own strength.
The conversation went smoothly.
Zhou Yang stood up to leave; he needed to go back to the bank and discuss things with everyone.
Lin Fan stayed on the balcony, sitting there, drinking tea, holding a book, and gazing at the sunset on the horizon, gradually becoming absorbed. He had come a long way to this point, and the sound of everyone’s laughter in his ears made it feel like a world away.
It was as if yesterday had reappeared, and everything hadn’t happened long ago.
If only the apocalypse had never come.
Although he had been just an ordinary office worker among the multitude, without family, he liked the bustling world and enjoyed the warmth between people.
Seeing a harmonious family, he would smile.
Seeing children playing carefree, he would also stop and watch.
Even if it had nothing to do with him, he still liked to see it.
Now, living in Sunshine Shelter, some have lost their husbands, some their wives, some children their parents—irreplaceable loved ones to them.
As for him, he had merely lost the bustling city he once knew.
At first, he fought the zombies so fiercely, hoping to bring back the once-thriving city, but later, he only hoped to secure a better future for those alive.
Lin Fan closed the book and stood up, looking out toward the lifeless distance, then turned back into the house, picked up Mengmeng, and walked downstairs.