Chapter 5

Which one

So, did he finally say who he is or not?" Li Peipei asked me while munching on an apple. Beside her, Meimei and Xiaolang nodded in agreement, asking, "Who exactly is it? Is he from our building? What category does he belong to?"

Little friend, what are you doing here? Why haven't you gone home so late?

I was forcefully pushed from behind, my toes struck a raised stone on the ground, and I immediately fell in a perfect "dog eating shit" manner, compounded by the weight of the woman pressing down on me from behind

The figure in the black robe merely watched quietly from beginning to end, without intervening in the departure of the zombie

But I had only run a few steps when the zombie seemed to come to its senses. I saw the shadow cast by the streetlight flickering between light and dark on the ground, and the zombie had already lunged at me!

I am still preoccupied with the unfinished sketch in my mind, hopping up the small steps while contemplating the composition and storyline

Thus, the next day, I stayed up all night sketching. Suddenly, images of grilled rice cakes, grilled brain, grilled leeks, and grilled meat skewers appeared in my mind. I hesitated for a moment, but ultimately decided to spend some money to treat myself

Completely covered from head to toe, not a single strand of hair was exposed.

At that time, the wizard also had a face covered in a green mask. He was knocked on the door by Li Duoduo, looking quite unhappy. When he cleaned my wounds, he was quite forceful, muttering that the treatment was over. However, none of this mattered; I was completely immersed in memories of that man in the black robe, unable to extricate myself.

Suddenly, as if it had come out of nowhere

He casually tossed the zombie aside, and it rolled down the stairs, reclaiming a life. However, the female zombie did not rush to escape; she stared at the man for a while, then, like a ghost, leaped up the stairs. I thought she was coming to bite me, but that was not the case.

In the quiet night, a faint sound of a man's soft laughter could be heard.

The situation is as follows

She leaped to the side of the child, holding him tightly in one arm, securely cradling him in her embrace, and then fled the place with the child.

On that rainy night, after Li Duidui gave me an umbrella to go home, I did not take his words to heart. I thought he was simply being straightforward with me, very straightforward.

So gentle

I have always believed that no one could penetrate the impenetrable "dimensional wall" within my heart, not even those strange non-human entities, but perhaps the wonder and charm of life lie precisely here

He crouched down, and it seemed as if there was a swirling mass of magical black mist within his large black robe, making it impossible for me to see his face even at such a close distance

One does not know at which corner one might encounter the legendary miracle

Say you are fine

The elements of reality cognition forcibly halted my imagination's little train, which was moving further and further away

I was about to respond when the rooftop door was kicked open by someone: "It is a love she cannot believe in." Li Duidu stood at the door with her arms crossed, "Aren't you going to make money? Are you just being lazy?"

He stopped beside me

At the moment Li Duidui found him, the figure of the man in the black robe vanished like smoke into the mist of the mountain city. I sat there foolishly, still savoring his unbelievable declaration of love, still wondering if this person had also fallen for me at first sight, when Li Duidui's face appeared in my line of sight

In Xiangxi, several zombies were driven away.

I gasped in surprise, took a step back, and unexpectedly stepped on a soft instep! I stumbled, twisted my ankle, and fell to the side. Before I could regain my balance, amidst the swaying lights, I caught a glimpse of a figure behind me.

In the interplay of light and shadow, a child stands quietly facing an old wall, his shadow resembling an ancient pendulum, swaying back and forth on the ground with the oscillation of the streetlamp

Her skin was withered and dark, black veins creeping from her temples into her eyeballs, which were extremely bulging, as if they could fall out with just a touch

I turned back to take a look and saw a person wrapped in a long black robe standing by my feet

However, after shouting for a long time, in this old area awaiting demolition, there wasn't even a dog to help bark.

I... I'm fine. I replied foolishly, and then slowly came to my senses. "Li Duidui, I think I just met my destined hero."

It is because this person is approaching me step by step, bringing with them an inexplicable shiver.

As a comic author who, despite lacking much imagination, is still captivated by the world of anime and manga, I suddenly heard the sound of my own heartbeat

Damn! I shuddered, adrenaline surged rapidly. After spending more time with non-humans, especially with Li Duidui, I was startled. My first reaction was not to run, but to confront her, "You scared the life out of me!"

Originally, a phrase I heard yesterday was very heartwarming and touching, but after being pointed out by Li Duidu, when I repeated it, the entire essence was lost in an instant. Upon speaking it out loud, I even felt a bit cheesy myself, rubbing my arms. I shot a sideways glare at Li Duidu and said, "What are you doing here again!"

It certainly does not have a good appearance

If you ask me why I want to stick a twenty yuan note, it is because that is the color closest to the yellow talisman in Renminbi

Then he dragged me back to the apartment... We found a wizard on the sixth floor... Yes, he was a wizard, but because of his somewhat effeminate personality, Li Duidui always referred to him as the old witch

I feel like I have developed feelings for him. I covered my chest and looked at Li Duidui, "Do you believe in love at first sight?"

The location of this building is indeed remote, with no delivery services available. It takes approximately half an hour on foot to reach the nearest barbecue restaurant, and the route consists of narrow stairways between buildings, with each level requiring a climb. To buy some barbecue, one has to traverse two small hills.

What is being said...?

Indeed, I have lived in the non-human gathering area for such a long time and have encountered various kinds of non-humans, but I have never heard them mention anything like illusory ghosts.

The voice was so melodious that I found myself at a loss for words to describe it. He released me, stood up, and took a step back. As the wind passed, his black robe danced before me, reminiscent of the heroes in those comics, novels, and television dramas

I am your love, unbelievable.

The coral fleece pajamas, stained with mud, were soaked with tears, mucus, and blood, the hair disheveled, and still in shock, holding the hand that had been bitten.

The sound was so pleasant that it made me think I was imagining things. I glanced at the child with closed eyes, puzzled, when suddenly a golden light burst forth, and I felt a sudden lightness in my body

At this very moment, he is holding the zombie that just bit me, and the zombie in his hand is like a toy, showing no signs of resistance: "Get lost."

I am a comic author with a rather limited imagination, but I am still an author. The moment I saw the child, I automatically conjured up ten thousand ghost stories in my mind, scaring myself into a cold sweat.

Heh

Well, it was because of Li Dui Dui's appearance yesterday that I quickly ended my fateful encounter with that man in the black robe

I received the medical bill and tucked it into my pocket: "I know, no need for you to remind me." I looked at Li Duidui, just about to ask him how he found me yesterday, when I saw him deliver the bill and leave the rooftop without looking back, hardly saying a word to anyone else.

I cleared my throat under the curious gazes of the three little ones and said, "He did indeed say that"

Zombie

Even so, I know that such beings are not human at all

We also need to take a break, and recently we haven't delayed our work. Li Peipei has paid the wages, and her tone has become more confident. "Don't interrupt, let us hear what Xiao Xin has to say."

You are overthinking it

So..." Li Peipei spoke, drawing my attention back, "You fell in love at first sight with someone whose background, name, and appearance you do not know?"

I believe that pies do not fall from the sky, and with your foolish demeanor, you are unworthy of experiencing the kind of love at first sight that arises from mere attraction. He said, "Wake up and go back to tend to your wounds"

She ignored me, as if she couldn't understand a word. Communication failed, and I could only cry for help. As soon as I opened my mouth to shout, the zombie suddenly turned its head and bit my palm. Its teeth were so strong that they pierced through my flesh, blood oozing from between its teeth. I was in so much pain that I wailed, screaming for help.

I can roughly imagine how disheveled I must look right now

Even until now, I still feel a bit dazed

I kicked my legs, but it only wasted my strength without any effect of resistance. I could only lie on the ground, propping myself up with my elbows and pushing against her chin with my palms, struggling to resist. The rain from last night had made the steps very muddy, and my clothes were soaked with muddy water, chilling me to the bone, leaving my muscles and joints completely stiff. If this stalemate continued, I would surely be consumed by her

I feel as if my knee and nasal bridge are nearly shattered, and blood is gushing from my nose. At this moment, I can no longer pay attention to the pain; I wipe away the blood and push my body forward, crawling a couple of steps. However, the zombie behind me does not let go; she clings tightly to me and actually starts to crawl up my leg towards me.

A woman, with wide-open eyes, is staring intently at me

Then he smiled again

Damn it, that's not right, this guy is not human, and he is also different from the non-humans I know... She... She has a putrid smell of decay.

That was the first time I saw Li Duidui looking at me like this, with a furrowed brow and lips slightly tightened: "Say something to me."

I will never eat barbecue again... I felt a bit choked up. In the movie, those bitten by zombies all turn into zombies. I thought my life was going to end here, feeling quite aggrieved. "I haven't even finished my draft yet..."

Living alone has its downsides... When something happens to you, no one else knows about it...

A sudden leap of the heart

Indeed, just like the oft-repeated words of the Fairy Zixia, although the man in the black robe was not clad in armor, did not ride on a rainbow cloud, nor was he the center of attention, just now, he resembled a heroic figure who appeared in my life.

As I listened to the creaking sound of the streetlight swaying, I engaged in countless internal struggles. When I saw the small school emblem reflected on his back, adorned with a school uniform, I finally managed to calm my mind a little; he was a student from the nearby elementary school

At this moment, the body began to tremble involuntarily... It is unclear whether it is due to lingering fear, the bone-chilling cold brought by the wet clothes, or perhaps...

I also stared at him in a daze

Li Peipei's words emerged from the depths of my mind, I stared at her, listening to the sound of the swaying streetlight and the wind blowing between the buildings... I took a twenty yuan note that I had been holding and slapped it hard against her forehead, then turned and ran away

Li Peipei summarized my experiences from yesterday

Suddenly, a "creaking" sound came from the corner ahead. Turning the corner to take a look, I saw an old, dilapidated streetlight swaying on the power line. The light it cast drew a distinct boundary of light and shadow on the ground

She embraced my waist, leaving me no escape. I had no choice but to turn around, desperately using both hands to hold her head back. She opened her mouth, attempting to bite my neck, to make me bleed, to suffocate me, and then to tear my flesh to eat.

Li Duidui gazed at me, a prolonged silence ensued

I took a step closer to him, reached out my hand, intending to pat him, but before I could touch his shoulder, he turned his head around

I savored her words and then nodded solemnly: "Yes, I fell in love at first sight with that kind of person."

A list was abruptly thrown in front of me, and Li Duanduan's expression was likely even more unpleasant than mine: "Remember to deliver yesterday's medical expenses to the old witch on the sixth floor."

"Su Xiaoxin." He called my name with utmost seriousness

A face of bluish-purple, with closed eyes, beneath which lies a heavy darkness, resembling the eerie little ghosts found in horror films

I think I have developed feelings for someone, emphasizing that it is not Li Duidui

He extended his hand, even wearing black leather gloves, completely covered from inside to outside. I do not know who he is, but I can feel that the hand resting on my head is extremely gentle, as if it is caressing a porcelain piece that has been reassembled, so very cautiously.

Who are you, big brother

After exchanging a remark, she and I stared at each other for a moment

He remained silent, yet I could not help myself

The advantage of living alone is that one can do whatever one wishes without needing to seek anyone else's consent

"Zombie sister, let us come to an agreement." I tried to communicate with her, "I stay up late every day, my liver is not good, my body is full of toxins, please do not eat me. I will show you a way; follow this path up the mountain, there is a building there, and inside the building, there is plenty of food!"

I put down my paintbrush, took the keys, and went out in my coral fleece pajamas to buy barbecue

His hand glided through my hair, caressed my face, and then with his thumb, he wiped the blood beneath my nose