Chapter 2, Come with me

If faced with a man, even if he is tall, lonely, and isolated, he would not dare to recklessly bring a stranger back to his sanctuary. However, if it is a little girl, especially one who appears to lack the ability to survive on her own and poses no apparent threat, it emboldens him to extend an invitation immediately

After exchanging a glance, Gao Yuan immediately said: "I will take on the wild boar, let us go and get the cabbage"

The girl couldn't help but lower her head to look at the wild boar. She had long noticed the wire around the boar's neck and the wounds, so she found herself at a loss for words in response to Gaoyuan's remarks

What nonsense is being said? At this moment, nothing is more effective than bringing out food.

With his hands spread wide, Gao Yuan said helplessly: "I mean no harm, I just want to tell you that you don't need to worry about what bad things I might do. I'm simply excited and happy to have encountered a living person. You should know what the current situation is like. Do you only feel fear when you see me?"

Choking and rolling her eyes, the little girl succinctly answered Gaoyuan's question and immediately shifted her attention to the remaining meat scraps in the can.

She knew that fear could not deter her aspirations, and she was also aware of her own limitations. After a brief moment of contemplation, the girl suddenly bit her lip, and tears began to fall in quick succession.

Finally, there is a conversation with less intense hostility

Overall, the appearance of this girl is quite unattractive

Luo Xingyu moved aside a bundle of branches and Gao Yuan leaned in to take a glance inside the side room

Upon merely glancing, the young girl immediately let out a terrified scream and put down the mirror, but soon, she could not help but lift the mirror up again

Then, Gaoyuan put the cabbage leaves into his mouth

As Luo Xingyu spoke, she appeared on the verge of tears; in this frigid weather, a life without even a pile of firewood is indeed worthy of tears

This is a survival mirror, which can be used to signal for help by reflecting sunlight in case of an emergency in a remote area.

The little girl's manner of eating can only be described as frenzied, as if she had been starving for two months; one who cannot die from hunger yet can only cling to life would exhibit such a way of eating

Although she is not short, she is as thin as a stick, and it feels like a stronger wind could blow her over

a can of luncheon meat

Eat slowly, eat slowly! Ah, forget it...

Is it just you now

Is it really that delicious

It is certainly obvious

There are four cabbages and two radishes, and other than that, there is only this kitchen knife

a can of luncheon meat

Do not be afraid, I am not a bad person, and you should not shout either, be careful not to attract the zombies

The little girl looked quite miserable, with her hair disheveled and falling over her shoulders, her face covered in black soot. It was unclear whether the soot was applied intentionally. Most concerning were the two streams of clear nasal mucus hanging beneath her nose

Cabbage and radish? Wonderful! Wonderful! Today we can have pork braised with cabbage!

Where are you from? Are you nearby?

The little girl's eyes widened in astonishment

Gao Yuan let out a long sigh of relief, smiled and nodded, then pointed to the house behind Luo Xingyu and said softly, "Where do you live? Is there anything you need to bring?"

Gao Yuan's actions were quite strange. The young girl hesitated for a moment, but ultimately did not resist or flee. She held the kitchen knife in one hand and reached out to take the small mirror that Gao Yuan had handed her.

The little girl immediately shut her mouth

A 400-gram block of luncheon meat was devoured in mere seconds by a person who was extremely hungry, and then the girl's gaze shifted towards the high and distant backpack

Gao Yuan sighed, entered the compartment, and squatted down in the corner, eagerly tearing off a piece of cabbage leaf

Luo Xingyu asked Gao Yuan with great confusion, while Gao Yuan replied with a satisfied expression: "Delicious, I haven't eaten vegetables for two months, only canned food and compressed biscuits, I can hardly stand it anymore"

That gaze is like looking at one's most beloved lover, as if... There is no need for description; it is simply the gaze of a person who is extremely hungry upon seeing delicious food

Moreover, to put it another way, even a delicate young girl, who is seemingly powerless, can assist Gao Yuan in many ways. The two of them together can definitely survive more advantageously than one person alone

It is correct to say it is a villa, but the accurate description should be an unfinished villa. Only the main structure has been completed, and there are no doors, windows, or glass, let alone any furniture.

"Don't look anymore, I only brought one can as food, and there won't be any left if you keep looking. However, I have plenty at home. Will you come with me?"

Did you not start a fire

Alright, please give me the can first

Luo Xingyu said softly: "There is no need to say more, I will go with you"

When Gaoyuan placed his finger on the pull tab of the can, the girl couldn't help but take a step forward

I will go with you

A low, deep, and angry roar temporarily startled the little girl, while Gao Yuan, with a helpless and irritated expression, said: "Do I really look that much like a bad person?"

Gao Yuan exclaimed urgently: "Stop! Hold on, don't cry, no crying allowed!"

Gao Yuan no longer wasted words; he placed the half-length spear on the ground, took off his backpack, and then he took out a can of luncheon meat from the backpack

When the can lid is lifted, it emits a soft popping sound

Gao Yuan lowered his spear, attempting to use the gentlest tone and demeanor to put the girl at ease. At the same time, he slowly approached her.

The atmosphere had become somewhat heavy. After a brief silence, Gao Yuan continued softly, "Come with me. I am all alone, but I am in a safe place where there is food. Look, I have a wild chicken in my bag. I can hunt, and I can provide for both of us, so you won't have to go hungry anymore. I have no ill intentions towards you; I am just very lonely. I..." Gao Yuan continued softly, "Come with me. I am all alone, but I am in a safe place where there is food. Look, I have a wild chicken in my bag. I can hunt, and I can provide for both of us, so you won't have to go hungry anymore. I have no ill intentions towards you; I am just very lonely. I..."

Gao Yuan took the opportunity to step forward a few more paces, at which point he was only five or six meters away from the young girl

"Really, come with me. I mean no harm; I am just... too lonely. I just want to find someone to keep me company."

The fire has long been extinguished, and the lighter has long been broken

Dressed in a loose-fitting tracksuit, with the words "Shimen No. 1 Middle School" prominently displayed on the chest, it was evident that this was a school uniform. As for the sneakers on his feet, they were so dirty that they were barely recognizable

Gao Yuan was very happy, but that girl suddenly shouted. Upon hearing what the girl said, Gao Yuan was initially taken aback, but he soon started to laugh.

Gao Yuan did not ask Luo Xingyu where her family had gone, nor was it appropriate to ask; this is a basic etiquette for communication among those living in the end times.

Attracted by the pork stew with cabbage, Luo Xingyu did not object, so Gao Yuan dragged the wild boar with one hand and slowly followed Luo Xingyu to the front of the villa

The room is very small and cold, with traces of smoke on the walls, but there is currently no fire lit inside. In the corner of the room, however, there are a few heads of cabbage and two large white radishes.

At this moment, Gao Yuan quickly asked, "What is your name?"

Gao Yuan extended a sincere invitation to the young girl, and he truly harbored no ill intentions. As a normal person, he needed companionship.

like ... ...

Upon hearing that faint sound, the knife in the girl's hand fell to the ground, producing a crisp sound

The girl's face was filled with a pleading expression, which made Gao Yuan feel quite uncomfortable. He sighed and said softly, "Put down the knife. Do you think I would say such nonsense if I wanted to hurt you? Are you starving?"

My name is Luo Xingyu

Gao Yuan, holding a can of luncheon meat, said with a serious expression: "Come with me, there is food if you follow me."

This wild boar is quite large, but, um...

He nodded at the girl and said gently, "Don't be afraid, I will never harm you. Besides, you can barely stand right now; you must be starving, right? In your condition, I could easily knock you down with a single blow, and then you wouldn't be able to do anything about it, would you? Also, I know there is no one else around here; otherwise, you wouldn't be acting like this. So don't think about trying to scare me away. Let's calm down and have a good talk, shall we?"

The little girl raised her head, her face filled with a pleading expression, and said: "Could you please give me the pig's ears and tail? Anywhere is fine, I just want those, I really... I'm about to starve to death."

It is so delicious, I have never eaten anything this tasty before, I never knew luncheon meat could be this delicious, it is truly delightful

After being stunned for a moment, Luo Xingyu said with a face full of envy: "You are truly fortunate"

Uncle, I am still young

The girl suddenly dropped the mirror and glared fiercely at Gao Yuan

A person who is extremely hungry may resort to any action; although there is no need for excessive concern, Gao Yuan has always remained vigilant.

Don't come over! If you come any closer, my dad will shoot!

Who are you? What do you want? You... don't come over here, I'm calling for help! Dad, hurry and bring the gun, there's a bad guy here!

The girl's gaze towards the distant sky was complex, and she said softly, "Isn't it obvious enough?"

Even if you do not believe that I am a good person, if you have a bit of self-awareness, you should know that I certainly do not wish to do anything to you

After speaking, the girl couldn't help but start to scrape the remaining bits of meat from the can.

Humans are social animals, thus loneliness is sufficient to drive a person to madness or even to death

However, the girl did not let her guard down; she merely lowered her voice but still spoke with a resolute expression: "Stop right there! Are you trying to steal my wild boar? Let me tell you, I discovered this wild boar, so don't even think about taking it away!"

No, I came from the city

In front of the villa, there are also two small annexes. One of the annexes has its door and windows tightly blocked with pine branches, which can at least provide some protection against the wind, albeit minimal; having something is better than having nothing at all

Upon hearing about the cabbage and the radish, Gaoyuan was momentarily taken aback, and then he became excited.

Gao Yuan stopped and said in a calm tone: "You don't need to be nervous, I am not a bad person, and you also don't need to scare me. Keep your voice down, what if we attract zombies?"

The phrase "pork stewed with cabbage" possesses a certain magic, causing both Gao Yuan and Luo Xingyu to involuntarily swallow at the same time

Well, good, alright

Luo Xingyu did not answer, she merely nodded gently, and then she whispered, "What is your name?"

Gao Yuan is indeed very sincere. After a moment, the girl softly said: "Why do you carry a mirror with you?"

Why does Gaoyuan eat cabbage like a rabbit? Because he hasn't eaten vegetables for two months, and the compressed dry food and canned food have caused him to develop heat and mouth sores. Therefore, he really just wants to eat vegetables, only wants to eat vegetables, regardless of whether they are raw or cooked, as long as they are vegetables

The little girl stared intently at the luncheon meat, and Gao Yuan was certain that if he were to put the luncheon meat in his mouth right now, the little girl would definitely come over and fight him for it

What do you want to say? Are you starving?

My name is Gao Yuan, and I am left with only myself

The familiar yet strange taste, Gao Yuan crunching on the cabbage stalk, feels very happy at this moment

Gao Yuan took a step forward and pointed at the wild boar, saying: "Look at the wire around the wild boar's neck and the wounds on its body, as well as the spear in my hand. This is the wild boar I hunted, and it chased me all the way here, so this wild boar is mine"

Gao Yuan longed to meet someone like him, and naturally, the girl, as a fellow survivor, felt the same. Thus, the two began to gaze at each other, but soon, the little girl's eyes fell to the wild boar over there

The girl's response left Gao Yuan feeling helpless. Then he remembered something, so he unzipped his waist bag and took out a small mirror from the PSK waist bag. As he held it up and walked towards the little girl, he said, "Come, come, come, take a look at yourself in the mirror."

Gao Yuan took a step forward and handed the can of meat to the little girl. After she caught it, she clamped the can with her right hand onto her left hand, and then, supporting the large chunk of luncheon meat with her left hand, she took a bite.