Chapter 5, Safety Passage
Finally safe! The class monitor let out a hearty laugh
However, the warehouse is generally not open, so now we can only rely on the safe passage mentioned by the class leader
My body instantly lost its balance, and my upper body was pulled backward by Lu Dandan, momentarily distancing me from the zombie that was lunging at me. As I sensed that I had escaped danger, I reacted just in time, and with a "thud," I found myself sitting on the concrete ground, my whole body flipping over.
The zombies outside have blocked all the windows and entrances, leaving almost no escape routes
Am I going to die? My heart is filled with questions
The screams in the cafeteria rise and fall, resembling a symphony leading towards death
As he spoke, he pulled open the iron gate completely
The four of us lined up and followed the class leader into the employee passage, arriving at the interior of the cafeteria. After turning two corners, we saw a green sign.
Suddenly, a zombie charged out from the corner behind the cafeteria, knocking the class monitor, who was leaning against the wall and talking, to the ground
The four of us stepped forward, heading towards the door not far away. The corridor was in stark contrast to the outside, exceedingly dim.
In the face of the current situation, our generation has only the option of evasion
"You all look outside!" Suddenly, Lu Dandan pointed at the window and the door, and we all turned to look.
It was only in the distant future that I came to understand what true courage is
I let out a cry, sprang up from the ground, covering my backside with a pained expression, it hurts!
"It won't be pushed outward, will it?" Chen Lingfeng said
"Good." Several people nodded
Chen Lingfeng said, "If this situation continues to develop, we will eventually die here. We must find a way to get out and seek help!"
The sound of screams continued to echo; has someone else been bitten by a zombie
From a young age, the rote education system has taught us how to solve problems, how to take exams, how to cheat, how to circumvent campus rules, how to deal with teachers, and how to use clever tricks to evade various responsibilities
"It shouldn't be the case. We are currently in front of the cafeteria, and the zombies have all been attracted here. Even if there are zombies behind us, there should be very few!" the class monitor said uncertainly.
The class monitor turned around and smiled, saying: "I like architecture. When I came here, I reviewed all the architectural blueprints of the entire school, so I remember them."
Ah! Ah—
The class leader brushed off the peeling paint from his hand and pulled on the doorknob, but the iron door remained unmoved.
The class leader said: "But there are zombies everywhere outside, how can we go out?"
"This cannot continue; many people in the cafeteria have already been bitten to death. We must leave the cafeteria!" Chen Lingfeng said with a frown.
Xu Le, be careful!" Chen Lingfeng called out from behind me
Xu Le, come here!
Outside the door lies a patch of withered yellow grass, so tranquil it is almost surreal
I naturally have no objections with Lu Dandan. However, if we are to leave, we must do so through the door or by climbing out of the window. Therefore, we all simultaneously looked towards the window and the door.
The three of us stared blankly at the unfolding scene
Chen Lingfeng frowned and urged me forward, "Alright, enough with the nonsense, let's go outside and talk."
Chen Lingfeng furrowed his brow, "Pulling inward or pushing outward is useless; this iron gate can't be welded shut, can it?"
Indeed, now is not the time to hesitate and linger over books. If this hesitation continues, the number of zombies in the cafeteria will increase, making it increasingly unsafe.
The class leader grasped the doorknob and pulled it forcefully backward. The rusted iron door opened a crack, allowing a sliver of light to penetrate the dimly lit safety passage. The class leader cautiously extended his head outside the iron door to take a look, then turned back to us and said, "There are no zombies outside; it is very safe"
Due to the sudden appearance of zombies in the cafeteria, the screams of many people echoed outside. At this moment, dozens of zombies were pressing against the windows and door, clawing and peering into the cafeteria. Every exit, whether door or window, was crowded with zombies.
This passage is not long, only about ten meters. The squad leader is leading the way in front, and we are following behind
"Yes, let's leave immediately; we cannot stay here." The class monitor nodded in agreement.
Lu Dandan grasped my arm, continuously retreating backwards, distancing ourselves from the approaching zombies, and arrived at a safe zone in the corner
Anyone who has watched "The Walking Dead" knows that once bitten by a zombie, regardless of whether one is dead or alive, they will turn into a zombie. The current situation mirrors that of the show. Many individuals who have been bitten to death by zombies have already transformed into new zombies, pursuing the crowd
Safety Passage
As expected, after walking for more than twenty steps, we arrived in front of an iron gate. The gate appeared to be quite old, covered in red rust, and the silver paint had long since peeled off. The class monitor grasped the doorknob and pulled it with force, but the door did not open
Aww
"Let's go, I will take you there!" said the class leader, and then walked towards the staff passage.
I looked at the zombies rushing towards me and thought, am I going to die
Because from the very beginning, we did not know what resistance was, what responsibility was, what... courage was
Perhaps it is better to die, so as not to live in this world that has already become terrifying
I remember there is a safety passage in this cafeteria, right behind those meal counters! The class leader said, "As long as we go to that safety passage, we will definitely be able to leave the cafeteria"
At this moment, Lu Dandan suddenly took out her phone from her pocket, activated the flashlight function, and illuminated the dimly lit safety passage. She then directed the light towards the door handle. This time, the three of us men understood why the iron door could not be opened.
"Then what are we waiting for? Regardless of whether there are zombies behind us, let's just go out first!" Chen Lingfeng said with wide eyes.
It turns out that there is an inconspicuous latch beneath this doorknob
The number of zombies is increasing, while the number of people is decreasing
I can't believe it, the latch wasn't pulled out! The class monitor exclaimed, forcefully removing the inconspicuous latch located beneath the doorknob.
As several of us were leaning against the wall, we were even closer to the location of the zombie mutation. Coupled with the crowd around us, if the zombies surged towards us, there would be nowhere to escape. Sure enough, just as I thought this, a zombie began to walk in our direction
Everyone is avoiding and evading, pushing those around them forward to save themselves, letting the zombies bite. In the cafeteria, more and more people are dying, and more and more are turning into zombies. No one is resisting, no one is killing the zombies in front of them! Even though we know how to kill them, no one dares to step forward
Xu Le, why are you still dazed? Hurry over to m.hetushu.com!" shouted the class monitor from a distance.
The zombie extended its hands, resembling claws, touching my body, grasping my clothes, baring its blood-stained fangs, and its aimless gaze emanated a devilish aura. The heart within my chest seemed to have stopped beating, and time froze at that moment
Oh dear
No one knows what to do
"Class monitor, what are you thinking about?" I asked
"That's not right, this door should be unlocked, how can it not open?" the class monitor said with confusion, and after trying a couple more times, it still did not open
A few of us emerged from the safety passage, standing on the lawn, with the warm sunlight shining on us, feeling incredibly comfortable. The roars of zombies came from the direction of the cafeteria, and we all breathed a sigh of relief. Escaping from the cafeteria could be considered a narrow escape from disaster. As for whether there will be any future blessings, that remains unknown.
The cafeteria at Jiajiang College is well known to the students; there is simply no backdoor. The latter half of the cafeteria is entirely a warehouse, accessible only to transport vehicles, and to exit, one can only leave through the warehouse.
"Safety my foot, there are zombies everywhere in the school, where can we go to be safe!" Chen Lingfeng cursed.
I don't know. Chen Lingfeng shook his head decisively
Looking at the zombies with blood all over their faces, I felt not only fear in my heart but also tremors throughout my body. It is only now that I understand what true terror is. Watching the zombies approach relentlessly, I knew I could escape, yet I was paralyzed by cowardice, left to face the impending death in sheer panic
Damn it! Do you think I don't want to escape? But my legs won't listen to me!
"It shouldn't be the case," the class monitor said, panting as he spoke to the librarian.
But what if there are zombies behind the cafeteria?" Lu Dandan asked
"Alright, open the door," Chen Lingfeng said calmly
"Wait a moment, I just remembered!" the class monitor suddenly said
The class monitor reined in his smile, walked to the wall, and said: "So what should we do now? Leave ... ... "
What should we do? The zombies outside have surrounded the cafeteria, and we can't get out!" Chen Lingfeng said.
Suddenly, Lu Dandan shouted from behind me, while also grabbing my hand and pulling me back with force
Is that so? I will give it a try. The class monitor pushed hard against the door, but it remained as immovable as a mountain.
Outside there are zombies, and the cafeteria is also filled with zombies. Is this truly a dead end? Everyone couldn't help but hesitate, as the chaos in the cafeteria continued. The zombies relentlessly pursued the crowd, which was sparse in its attempts to evade, yet no one dared to stand up and resist. Our generation has been too comfortable for too long, and we have forgotten what it means to resist
The mutated zombies in the cafeteria continuously attack humans, and those who do not resist seem to have become invincible beings. Our constant evasion only makes them more rampant. Their relentless roars, akin to wild beasts, mixed with human screams, echoed outside the cafeteria
"Let's have it cold." I frowned and said while covering my backside
"There really is a safe passage. Class monitor, you are amazing! How did you know there was such a route?" I looked at this safe passage, overjoyed.
Is this fear
I tilted my head and saw a zombie staggering towards me, so frightened that I was paralyzed with fear and unable to move
But no one has ever taught us how to resist, how to confront, how to bear, how to gain courage