Chapter 2: Venturing Out at the Risk of One's Life

How utterly disgusting! We are retching while drawing our knives! This strange, foul odor! Fortunately, we haven't just eaten!

After observing through the thick glass window of the unit door that there was no one outside, my husband and I pressed the switch and walked out

Finally back home, my parents were almost frantic with worry. However, they could see us through the window, watching us scurry back with our belongings like two hamsters, so they didn't end up going crazy with concern

"Duoduo, you said they are zombies? I just think they look like them, but I didn't dare to tell Qiqi, afraid she would be scared!" The voice on the phone changed to Aze; our families are friends, and their couple is very familiar with our quirks.

You and your husband have definitely watched zombie movies, right? Don't tell me that the two of you only watch heartwarming films, romantic movies, and light comedies

My husband rubbed the knife against the old woman's clothes. I did not rub it because I felt that it would be futile; soon it would be contaminated with these disgusting things again

My husband and I nervously faced the elevator doors, holding knives from two directions, prepared in case a zombie came up in the elevator

"Seventh Sister, listen to me, calm down! Have you locked the door tight?" I interrupted her.

Finally, I persuaded my parents, and my husband and I left the house amidst their panicked expressions. The elevator was still operational, so we called for it, and it slowly ascended from the basement level.

I slowly walked into the supermarket holding a knife; the supermarket was not large, and I was still within my husband's line of sight

Walking down from the 2nd floor is relatively reliable! At least there is a buffer.

Then I began to check the food, there were more than 200 cans of meat, fish, and fruit. Over 20 bags of bread, more than 50 packets of biscuits. More than 30 bags of pastries, over 40 packets of chips, countless chocolates and Snickers, as well as many bags of candy, and seven large boxes of instant noodles! My husband is impressive! He didn't pay attention to the loose instant noodles on the shelf, but instead brought back the boxed ones!

We took out all the knives in the kitchen, and the sturdiest and sharpest one was the large boning knife. However, it is quite heavy. But my husband uses it effortlessly. This is the one! he said

My husband quietly assigned me the responsibility of vigilance while he took charge of the action

After my husband quickly filled four carts with water, he swiftly followed me, pushing an empty cart as well. He shares my thoughts; we need to find more food

The elevator arrived at the 2nd floor, and my husband and I held our breath again, raising the knife! The door opened, and an elderly lady stood in front of Door 1 with her back to us, as if she were about to open the door

In fact, the answer is quite simple; the unit door has not yet failed. Even if there are zombies trying to get in, they cannot enter because the unit door is very thick

"What are you all going out for? Can't you just stay in? Let's wait for the police to arrive!" Dad also firmly disagreed with us going out

Qiqi's husband, Aze, is a detective in the city police department. If he is unable to reach the police station or his colleagues by phone, it indicates that the police can no longer be relied upon.

At that moment, the phone suddenly rang, startling us! Ever since the incident, the family has been silent, except for Shuai Shuai who babbles to himself; yes, he still doesn't speak very well

Is there bottled water? Is there enough? I continue to ask, while also worrying about them

But I can be certain that these things will definitely come in handy

Next, we need to push these carts back home. This will require several round trips

However, this is a good opportunity! Even from the 18th floor, we can see that the supermarket's door is open

Qiqi loves snacks, so there are still quite a few at home. Azhe is indeed an experienced detective, his voice is very calm

However, using a large knife to chop off the head of a humanoid monster truly tests my inner strength. Yet, this is just a fleeting moment. My husband and I simultaneously struck its disheveled head with our knives, hitting both its left and right hemispheres at the same time. Thud! It fell.

"Do you remember how to deal with them?" my husband asked me. "Of course, a headshot is the only way!" I replied confidently

This is truly an excellent opportunity! I once again feel a sense of quiet satisfaction for the wise decision made by my husband and me

It indeed resides in this house; you see, there is a key on the door. However, it did not have time to enter. The woman is more observant, and I noticed the key on the door

It is my best friend Qiqi! Her terrified voice told me that she is still alive! This is such a huge surprise! Just now, I was so busy frantically calling the police and making various safety preparations that I hadn't had the chance to call my friends to check on their safety!

This is truly unusual! There are zombies on the second floor, yet the first floor is completely empty, not a single one. It is fortunate to the point of being exhilarating

The canned goods section is in the outermost row, posing no danger! I continue to remain vigilant while my husband quickly loads all the canned goods into the car.

However, it is possible that the supermarket in our community is too small to accommodate these crazy celebrities, and they have all gone outside the community in search of living people

The elevator remains on the 2nd floor, and it seems that during this time, no one has left or returned home. The entire unit is quiet.

Are you all going out? You must not leave! There are those things outside! Just as Mom had just recovered from her daze, she noticed us heading towards the door and hurried over to stop us. Although she was unwilling to believe it, she at least understood that it was extremely dangerous outside now

Mom and Dad, that thing outside will only increase. If we give up this opportunity now, it may never come again. Right now, there are still few monsters, and many people have not been infected. Moreover, the police probably cannot resolve this situation immediately; we cannot rely on them. Adults can go without water, but Shuai Shuai cannot go without clean water. We no longer know if the water from the tap is safe to drink; it cannot be consumed anymore, although it can still be used for flushing toilets. We must go! You must believe in our abilities! Have you forgotten what we have practiced? Adults can go without water, but Shuai Shuai cannot go without clean water. We no longer know if the water from the tap is safe to drink; it cannot be consumed anymore, although it can still be used for flushing toilets. We must go! You must believe in our abilities! Have you forgotten what we have practiced? No grown man can defeat me, and no few men can defeat Shuai Shuai's dad. Let alone those slow-moving lunatics! We will not hold back; we will definitely take the initiative. Rest assured!

We cautiously checked the entrance of the supermarket, confirmed it was safe, and then gently walked inside

My husband has been continuously loading the vehicle, seemingly not just with food, as he has also loaded many other items. We filled all the shopping carts in the supermarket, totaling eight carts.

However, how can we bring some back for use? The number of those crazy individuals below does not seem to decrease.

"Put the keys away; they will be useful later." My husband quickly placed the keys into his pocket. Then he quietly led me down the stairs to the first floor

Ding! The elevator finally reached the top floor, and the doors slowly opened to reveal an empty space inside! It seems the zombies have not learned how to use elevators! My husband and I breathed a sigh of relief as we stepped into the elevator and pressed the button for the 2nd floor

My husband seemed to have sensed my thoughts, and he couldn't help but smile as he said, "Don't worry, the supermarket won't be that clean! Be careful!"

Thus, the husband quickly loaded several boxes of Nongfu Spring onto the cart

Our family's situation is not optimistic; there is not even a bottle of water for the elderly and children. We both need to find a way to go downstairs to get some. I sighed, realizing that this healthy lifestyle has turned into a disadvantage at this critical moment! It is worth noting that beverages, especially unhealthy ones like cola, almost never appear in our refrigerator!

Foreigners are always adorably foolish, wasting a bunch of bullets shooting at them, only to be bitten by them amidst the screams

Husband! All the bread and cookies! I gently reminded him that Shuai Shuai is still young, and the canned food is very salty, which is not suitable for him. Usually, I do not give him too many cookies or other sweets, only healthy food. However, in such an environment, as long as there is safe food, it is enough for Shuai Shuai to be full

"It's locked! We are afraid that a madman will come and break into our home!" Qiqi finally lowered her voice.

After putting down the first book, I felt a sense of calmness wash over me, and I no longer felt panic. My calves were no longer cramping, and I felt a surge of strength throughout my body! I looked at my husband; he appeared even more composed. I believe he shares the same feeling as I do. I find it hard to believe that he was not nervous at all just moments ago; he simply did not show it. If he had displayed any signs of anxiety, I might have lost my composure.

Canaan stated that matters have varying degrees of urgency, and the most pressing issue at present is certainly to find a way to bring back some drinking water

I have seen it, but I am afraid, and I won't let him see it either... You can't be saying those patients are? That's impossible, it can't be!!! Qi Qi seemed to suddenly realize something and screamed.

Rest assured! Although I have never eaten fatty pork, I have often seen fat pigs walking around. Have you forgotten that we are devilish couple? Just take good care of Qiqi and don't let her get scared. Also, conserve food; we don't know how long it will be until it is safe outside... Perhaps it will never be safe again... Stay in touch if anything happens! To save phone battery, we didn't say much, after all, how long can electricity and water last is indeed our biggest concern! Stay in touch if anything happens! To save phone battery, we didn't say much, after all, how long can electricity and water last is indeed our biggest concern!

Ready to depart! My husband gripped the boning knife tightly, while I raised the kitchen knife

When I answered the phone from Qiqi, Jianan also called his grandmother, who lives alone at Taoyuan Farm. His father passed away early, and only his mother remains at their old home on the farm. His grandmother informed him that everything was normal at the farm, but she had already learned about the situation outside from the news. Jianan told his grandmother to be sure to pay attention to safety and to quickly stock up on food and water at home just in case. He also falsely claimed that nothing was wrong here, as he was worried about his grandmother's concern for us. His grandmother informed him that everything was normal at the farm, but she had already learned about the situation outside from the news. Jianan told his grandmother to be sure to pay attention to safety and to quickly stock up on food and water at home just in case. He also falsely claimed that nothing was wrong here, as he was worried about his grandmother's concern for us

We are too lazy to boil water, so we have several cases of pure water at home, as well as a few large bottles of cola. Although it's quite a bit, I don't know how long it will last. I want to go out and check the situation, but Qi Qi absolutely refuses! Do you have any plans? Ah Ze is truly admirable! Ordinary people would have already broken down by now.

Calm down! Calm down! If you keep shouting, you might attract them! Even though you live on the 16th floor, you can't be sure that your downstairs neighbors haven't mutated! I quickly stopped her; I wasn't just talking nonsense. Based on what I've learned from the movies I've watched, these people, although they have turned into zombies, still retain their hearing and sight, and even their sense of smell

Looking at the room filled with water and juice, I finally felt a sense of security

We immediately and swiftly raised our knives and exited the elevator. If she is a zombie, at least there is only one on this floor! It is more reliable to take it down quickly than to get to know it and communicate with it.

Moreover, he actually brought back batteries and candles from the supermarket! There are also many strange items that seem to have nothing to do with women—such as a power drill, a steel hammer, and some other things I can't name.

The neighborhood is eerily quiet, yet the ground is stained with blood and scattered with pieces of flesh. These man-eating monsters are truly detestable! I find myself feeling a twinge of disappointment, hoping to encounter a few more to practice my skills with the knife.

Duo Niu! There are all those infectious patients downstairs in our building, they bite when they catch people, and the emergency hotline is unreachable. My husband tried calling their workplace and colleagues, but none of the numbers are working! The television says not to go out, and both my husband and I are too scared to leave the house! Is it the same in your area? Qi Qi lives in another community, but her home is also in a high-rise. If she stays at home properly, then it should be relatively safe for now

My husband and I looked down again, and to our surprise, the zombies downstairs had dispersed. Perhaps there were no living people left to eat, so they all ran outside the community

My husband and I simultaneously looked out the window at the large supermarket below. Inside, there are always certainly hundreds of clean bottled water cases.

Why? Because the first floor is likely crowded with zombies, who knows if the unit door is malfunctioning? Although there is no power outage now, the unit door is electrically controlled

The supermarket door is open, and it is evident that it was quite chaotic here just a moment ago, with many boxes and other items toppled over. However, the goods do not seem to be lacking, indicating that there were not many people coming and going here recently

I also want to make a call to other friends, but Canaan stopped me: "Don't waste time just yet. If we need to get some water and food, we should do it early! We can go without water, but our parents and children cannot!"

It is impossible for eight cars to be pushed into the elevator all at once; only two can fit in at a time, along with the two of us. We did not leave anyone behind downstairs to take something home alone, but insisted on staying together, resolutely refusing to act separately!

The supermarket in the community is not large, consisting of only one floor, but it offers a wide and complete range of daily necessities. There are also shopping carts, with several parked haphazardly at the entrance. Drinking water is stacked at the entrance, occupying two large rows. Food items are located inside.

However, we will never be like those foolish characters in movies who, underestimating the situation, casually approach to greet, only to be bitten half to death by a mutated old woman who turns around!

The old lady seemed to have heard the sound of the elevator, and turned her head in confusion. I couldn't believe it! She was indeed not human! That face was already a grotesque mess! Upon seeing us, she let out a low growl and slowly swayed over. I couldn't tell if it was because she was already very old when she was human or if all zombies were this clumsy, but my husband and I actually felt a sense of indifference towards her!

I know that as soon as they mention Shuai Shuai, they will be unable to resist and will definitely let him go

How could we be so fortunate with books, encountering only one?

My husband and I acted quickly, swiftly pushing all eight cars back into our unit. As we entered the unit and locked the door, I felt drenched all over. It was all sweat

Mom, do not be afraid, we will be very safe. We know how to deal with them. They lose consciousness and move slowly, far inferior to our reaction and speed. As long as we shoot them in the head, they will die! You and Dad must securely lock both iron doors at home. We will not be back, and no one should be allowed to enter, not even the couple across the street! No one can be trusted now! Mom, you promise!" I seriously instructed my mother. At this moment, it is our time to protect our parents and children

Are you all right? It is better not to go out right now!" Aze's tone suddenly became tense

Aze, you should know that what is said on television is merely to soothe people's minds, to prevent public panic. As a government official, you must understand this best. But listen to me, you must now believe that those are not just patients; they are man-eating zombies! If you do not recognize the danger, you will not be able to survive! Now, how is your food storage at home? It is truly wonderful to have someone who can understand! I can still hear Qiqi's sobbing; that little woman must be terrified! Now, how is your food storage at home? It is truly wonderful to have someone who can understand! I can still hear Qiqi's sobbing; that little woman must be terrified!

Although I have witnessed countless scenes of them being defeated, it does not seem that difficult. However, when the day comes to truly face such a terrifying monster, my calves still feel a bit cramped. Yet, as soon as I see my husband's calm expression, my mood settles. My strength gathers, and I dispel the fear in my mind, waiting with the mindset of confronting a criminal. I simply need to regard it as a villain intent on harming my family. This anger and unforgiving sentiment cause my strength to swell.

In fact, a single knife can resolve the matter

Because those who act separately in the movie are the most likely to get killed

Then we equip ourselves, dressing lightly and neatly, with our favorite running shoes being indispensable. When encountering zombies, the most important thing is, of course, to run away

After making four trips back and forth, we finally brought all the items home. The carts could not all fit inside the house as they took up too much space, so we stacked the empty carts in the stairwell to prevent the mutated neighbors in the building from coming up to disturb us

I am checking row by row, and in such a large supermarket, there isn't a single zombie or human! This feels somewhat eerie to me! You must know that in movies, supermarkets always have a few man-eating monsters waiting for the protagonists!

I chose a new kitchen knife, but I am unsure how effective it will be for chopping meat and vegetables, especially when it comes to cutting through bones. How many can it handle before giving out?