An Qingge considered many possibilities.

She felt that the most likely scenario was that Zhang Lin was threatening her with food and making some unreasonable demands.

She was even considering whether or not she should agree.

After all, my sister is in a lot of pain.

As for myself, if I don't eat something, I'll probably die if I go out.

For the sake of my own and my sister's lives, perhaps... it's worth the sacrifice... if I just grit my teeth and bear it...

But she didn't expect Zhang Lin to say that.

Sometimes that's how it is; changing the way you put it can make all the difference.

Zhang Lin continued, "I'm not saying this to force you. I, Zhang Lin, also have dignity. I just want you to be with me willingly."

So hypocritical.

Zhang Lin felt like he was about to throw up.

Unfortunately, this is the only way to deal with a woman like An Qingge. If that doesn't work, the only option is to try winning over the girl next door. But with An Qingge around, the success rate is probably not high. So, the only option is to risk trying to get in touch with other people.

But clearly, An Qingge fell for it.

She recalled her previous impression of Zhang Lin, who was a person who got along well with most of his colleagues, was honest and hardworking, and had good character. If it weren't for such a reputation, she wouldn't have dared to let Zhang Lin share an apartment with her sisters.

After the apocalypse, Zhang Lin gave them food without expecting anything in return, which made her feel more favorably toward him. Although he himself kept some for himself, An Qingge thought it was only natural.

But now, Zhang Lin is actually willing to share his food with him and even risk going out to find food to feed himself and his sister...

Does he really like me?

Why didn't you say so before?

An Qingge felt somewhat confused.

Zhang Lin and the others were getting a little anxious.

Give me a straight answer, whether it's okay or not.

If you can't do it, I'll ask your sister. If your sister can't do it either, I'll take the last of our food and go find someone else.

An Qingge's mind gradually cleared.

She even felt that, just like in the TV shows, even if she refused, Zhang Lin would still give her food and go out to find food to support her and her sister.

After all, that's how it's portrayed on TV.

So she was very touched, but her personality made her unwilling to do it. She couldn't bring herself to ask someone to share food with her for no reason, or to ask them to risk their lives to find food for her and her sister.

Since that's the case...

“Qingge…”

Zhang Lin urged them on.

An Qingge immediately made up her mind, her face flushed slightly, and she lowered her head slightly, saying, "Actually... I like you quite a bit too. You should have told me sooner."

She thought to herself that Zhang Lin probably told a lie because he was insecure and didn't dare to confess his feelings to her. She also couldn't tell him that she didn't like him at all, as that would make him lose face.

Zhang Lin was a little stunned. This girl actually likes me?

He had always been just an ordinary person...

An Qingge is beautiful and earns a lot of money...

But Zhang Lin didn't think much of it and immediately asked, "Qingge, will you be my wife?"

An Qing's voice was barely audible, "I do!"

Zhang Lin wasn't sure if she was being sincere, and he waited for the system's feedback.

"Dear host, you have married your first wife, which has brought prosperity to your family. You are hereby awarded the following rewards..."

"A 212-square-meter luxury apartment within the Second Ring Road of Chengdu!"

"RMB cash reward!"

"A Rolls-Royce Phantom as a personal transportation vehicle!"

? ? ?

What the hell is this reward?!

Zhang Lin almost couldn't help but curse out loud.

After waiting for so many days, what use is this stuff in the apocalypse?

"Ding—System Error!"

"Changes detected in the host environment. Should we change the reward system?"

Zhang Lin was slightly taken aback, then immediately muttered to himself, "Change it."

If this system doesn't change, the rewards like RMB, houses, and cars will be completely useless after the apocalypse.

Fortunately, the system is very intelligent.

"The reward system update is complete. You have married your first wife and received the following rewards..."

"Type 92 Semi-Automatic Pistol (Unlimited Ammo Version) *1"

"Gene modification agent (overall enhancement 3 times) *1"

"Space Ring (100 cubic meters) *1"

These are great!!

Zhang Lin smiled with satisfaction.

These are the things that are suitable for survival in the apocalypse.

The firearms ensure his combat effectiveness, and this one even has unlimited ammo, so there's no need to worry about ammo issues.

The gene-modifying agent would give him three times the physical strength of an ordinary person, which is more important than firearms. Firearms are, after all, external forces, while his superior physical strength will enable him to survive in the apocalypse.

The last spatial ring is even more important. He has already figured out how to use it. If he uses this thing well, he will basically never have to worry about food again.

"What are you staring at?" An Qingge nudged Zhang Lin with her shoulder. She felt that Zhang Lin was just too surprised and stunned for a long time before suddenly grinning. What else could this be but genuine affection for her?

"I've taken out all the food for you and your sister." Zhang Lin rummaged under the bed and took out all the food, handing it to An Qingge. "Go ahead, you eat first, and I'll go find more outside after you're done."

In his excitement, Zhang Lin didn't realize that his tone sounded exactly like that of a sycophant.

The main reason is that the system's rewards are too generous and too suitable for the current environment.

With the system's three rewards, he was fully confident that he could find food and survive in the city overrun by zombies.

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