Chapter 0001: The Day Before the Apocalypse

The environment that had long ceased to exist a decade ago struck at Chu Han's senses, with dirty clothes scattered everywhere and stinking instant noodle boxes piled high. The chaotic surroundings, however, filled him with an overwhelming sense of nostalgia, as distant memories were once again stirred.

Where did you hear that from

Stop calling!

What are you doing? Hey, this is my computer!" Deng Weibao shouted at Chu Han, cursing and complaining.

Upon entering a weapons store, the store manager instinctively frowned upon seeing a young man walk in: "This is a shop selling handicrafts; if you are not buying anything, please do not disturb me while I conduct my business"

"Safe travels." Chu Han suppressed the nostalgia of their long-awaited reunion; leaving Mingqiu City before the apocalypse turned out to be better for both of them

Chu Han quickly began to organize her belongings, not stopping until she had cleared out all the valuable items from the entire dormitory. By the time Chu Han was dragging a huge box along the path of Mingqiu University campus, two hours had already passed, and she was drenched in sweat under the scorching summer sun

Chu Han did not spare him an extra glance, dragging the large suitcase as she walked out of the school gate, her phone set to vibrate buzzing incessantly in her pocket

If he is not mistaken, he should have returned to ten years ago, before the zombie outbreak, when the three good brothers were still alive

Bang

Chu Han exclaimed, "Damn it, I won't play anymore, I've lost again!" Fang Rong repeatedly pressed the Q key several times; he had a slightly lewd appearance and also met his demise during the zombie siege.

He found a store that buys second-hand electronic products. After selling a large box of items for 4,000, along with the 1,000 he originally had in his wallet, he had a total of 5,000. Chu Han's mind raced; the prices from ten years ago were already blurred in his memory, and he was somewhat uncertain about what he could buy at this moment

Fang Rong and Deng Weibao both hail from Shangjing. They have completed their exams and booked their flight tickets for noon today. Although Shangjing is densely populated and has a high number of zombies, it is the capital and has the protection of the military, making it the city with the highest number of surviving humans. It can be said that Shangjing is the safest place among all cities, at least during the two years since the outbreak of the apocalypse

Mom! Don't worry, as long as you and Dad stay indoors. " Chu Han quickly reassured, " But the food must be prepared in sufficient quantity, as we do not know when the virus will pass.

Beep—beep—

Exams? In the face of the apocalypse, who still cares about exams

Chu Han is clearly a university student, and his attire is also ordinary. The store manager does not believe that Chu Han can afford the items in his store

Nandu also has a military district, and when the apocalypse first broke out, it received the protection of the army. Chu Han felt temporarily at ease, but going to Nandu to find Fan Hongxuan was also imperative. In this lifetime, he would never allow Fan Hongxuan to fall into danger.

Fang Rong closed the computer: "Chu Han, Lao Deng and I have left first, it's already 10 o'clock, Lao Deng is hurrying to pack up, we might miss the flight!"

Duan clearly did not understand Chu Han's meaning and looked at Chu Han several times in confusion

Another roommate, Fan Hongxuan, has returned to his hometown, Nandu. He died a year after the outbreak of the apocalypse due to human malice, which has always been a knot in Chu Han's heart. In the previous life, he was unable to uncover the murderer.

There is no dim sky, no strong smell of blood, no howling of zombies, no severed limbs and dismembered arms scattered about

What happened, he dared not think...

10 o'clock

He suppressed the excitement in his heart and asked, "Mom, where is Dad?"

Chu Han turned her head and, for a moment, could not recognize who this person was. She could only casually respond, "Since I won't pass anyway, it would be better not to take the exam and just retake it next semester."

Chu Han's heartbeat quickened increasingly. This is not the time to act recklessly; it is imperative to minimize the harm as much as possible. Family, friends, supplies, and also—weapons!

My current priority is to think about how to navigate through this chaos and then become stronger. Only by becoming stronger can the three brothers avoid the crisis; otherwise, there is no way out.

"Alright, I will go prepare with your father right away," Mom immediately replied. "You need to be careful over there as well. Do you still need money? I can send you some more. Make sure to stock up on food."

What day is it today

Just as Chu Han was about to step out of the door, he suddenly paused, turned around, and scanned the items in the dormitory. His gaze was sharp, taking in the computer and the various peripherals like the messy tablet and speakers, which could fetch a good price. Although not all of these items belonged to him, they had all become scrap in the wake of the apocalypse.

Chu Han could not help but curse inwardly, who is this person, making such a loud noise without fear of attracting a horde of zombies

Is it really this late already

My parents are in Anlu City, while I am in Mingqiu City. There are no direct high-speed trains or flights between the two cities, and the distance is too great. Not to mention one day, even two days would not be enough for him to return in time. Therefore, I can only let them prepare there first to minimize the danger.

In another life, he must go to Anluo City to find his parents

After two rings, my mother's delighted voice came through the phone: "Xiao Han?"

"Why do you have that expression? Are you in a daze from sleep?" Sitting across from Chu Han, Deng Weibao took a moment to lift his gaze. He had an unremarkable face and wore a pair of glasses with a prescription of five hundred degrees. Later, he awakened his supernatural abilities, but perished during the zombie siege.

"Chu Han, where are you going? Don't you have an exam at twelve o'clock?" a person behind asked in astonishment

However, in the next second, the ferocity in Chu Han's eyes was instantly replaced by astonishment

Duan Ming, your name is well chosen

The more, the better; the faster, the better

Mom, Dad, you must follow what I say below! Chu Han's tone was serious, so serious that her mother on the other end of the phone was momentarily speechless

Suddenly, a series of urgent phone rings sounded

Virus

First, he needs a weapon, which is the most important aspect of what happened in this situation. Zombies can only be killed by a headshot, so the weapon must have lethal power. A military hammer is currently unavailable; a regular hammer is not as effective as an axe, but the axe can easily get stuck and requires a high level of skill to use.

"You actually pay attention to the news?" Deng Weibao laughed and said, "Got it, we will take our leave now!"

Chu Han suddenly jumped up from the bed, pushed Deng Weibao, who was closest to her, aside, and moved the mouse to click on the calendar in the lower right corner.

The warm sunlight streamed through the bright glass window, illuminating four beds and a square table, where two engineering students dressed in striped checkered shirts sat excitedly in front of the computer, saliva flying as they fervently clicked away on the mouse and keyboard.

Chu Han abruptly hung up the phone, disregarding the three missed calls displayed on the screen, and dialed the home number.

"Hurry up and move aside, I just have the computer left to pack up," said Deng Weibao, carrying a large bag.

Chu Han rubbed his eyes vigorously, and something in his mind became increasingly bright, causing him to tremble with excitement.

July 3, 2015, at 10:00 AM

There is indeed a sense of self-awareness.

Having completed all of this, Chu Han immediately put on his coat, checked the cash in his wallet, and quickly walked to the door; he needed to purchase supplies

Chu Han squinted her eyes; this person was wearing an expensive white T-shirt, paired with trendy black pants, and the shoes on their feet were of a brand that Chu Han did not even recognize

Chu Han turned a deaf ear, her gaze fixed intently on the numbers on the calendar

After hanging up the phone, the call that had been previously disconnected came through again. Chu Han ruthlessly hung up once more, and then he dialed Fan Hongxuan's number, repeating the lies he had fabricated earlier. Although Fan Hongxuan was puzzled, he still agreed to follow Chu Han's instructions.

Ding——

Fang Rong, Deng Weibao... his university roommate

In the apocalypse, the most important thing is to survive

"No need, I have enough here. You all prepare more, but it must be bought before today. Don't go out tomorrow, and... don't go anywhere. Wait for me in Anluo City!" Chu Han instructed, as her parents were over fifty years old and it was too much for them to face zombies.

After Fang Rong and Deng Weibao left, the dormitory, once again empty, caused Chu Han to feel a pang of anxiety

"Are you there, son?" Mom on the other end of the phone detected something unusual in Chu Han's tone

Therefore, Chu Han did not say much; he was aware of the general trajectory for the next ten years, and that these two individuals would not encounter any issues within the next few years

News. Chu Han knew that these two individuals never paid attention to the news

Chu Han stepped back, swallowing the words that almost escaped her lips, forcibly suppressing her inner excitement and rephrasing, "I heard that there is a viral outbreak recently, which is highly contagious. You two should have your families stock up on food and bottled water, and try not to go out these days."

Fool!

Hearing the long-lost voice, even the iron-hearted Chu Han could not help but feel a slight choke in her voice after enduring ten years of darkness. Since the outbreak of the zombie crisis, she had lost contact with her parents and had not found them for a full ten years

Chu Han suddenly opened his eyes, revealing a fierce and brutal glint, and immediately thought of silencing these people!

It is truly a stroke of luck to encounter Duan Ming at such a time

Oh! What should we do? Hearing this could be fatal, and my mother was momentarily at a loss. With the SARS outbreak of 2003 in mind, she had no doubt about Chuhan's words

With only one day left, Chu Han felt a surge of urgency, her heart pounding wildly

"I have a classmate from Beijing, yes, it's Fang Rong. His father knows some insider information and said that a new type of virus has emerged in the country, which is highly infectious and can be deadly. You all should quickly stock up on food and bottled water at home, the more the better, go buy it now, the virus has already started to spread." Chu Han knew that mentioning zombies would be too alarming, and his parents would never believe it, so he could only fabricate a lie. His parents would never believe it, so he could only fabricate a lie

The day of the zombie outbreak is tomorrow, starting at 6:00 AM when darkness falls. By 12:00 PM, the sun will reappear. After a full six hours of darkness, everything will have collapsed, and a major upheaval will begin