"Thank you." Xie Yu finally followed Tong Fan and the others back. He was not familiar with the people here, and felt awkward seeing that they didn't seem to have a very harmonious relationship. He stood at the door for a long time without coming in.

However, no matter how embarrassing it is, it has been such a long time since the end of the world, and I have seen all kinds of human nature and all kinds of petty thefts, so I am not surprised by it.

Cheng Ye was very tired today and had wanted to go upstairs to rest for a long time, but because he had to maintain his persona, he reluctantly stayed on the sofa for such a long time.

Everyone has returned safely. Cheng Baiyan looks energetic and seems to be fine. As for Zheng Fei—

Cheng Ye opened his eyelids and glanced at the disheveled Zheng Fei, who was still trying to regulate his breathing. Seeing the stains on his face, he moved his fingers on his thigh. He stood up, pulled Tong Fan aside, and said quietly but loudly enough for everyone to hear, "I'll get you all some water later. Wash them up briefly, then boil some scalding water to soak your clothes and other things. Remember to disinfect them."

"Okay!" After a long day, their bodies were drenched in sweat and all sorts of grime from killing zombies. They didn't dare bring their overly dirty coats into the villa, piling them in the yard outside. Supplies were scarce, so they didn't dare throw them away carelessly. They were also trying to save some drinking water for washing clothes. Unexpectedly, Cheng Ye—Tong Fan was delighted, but hearing Cheng Ye's weak voice and looking at his pale face, he hesitated again.

Tong Fan looked at his pale face with concern: "Forget it, you should go and take a rest, it's really..." He glanced meaningfully in Cheng Baiyan's direction and snorted, "Every time I go out with someone to collect supplies, I'm exhausted like a dog."

Cheng Baiyan didn't go out very often. She would always wait until she and Zheng Fei were about to run out of food before she would go out symbolically. Cheng Ye had heard other people complain before - as long as Cheng Baiyan went out with them, their workload would more than double.

How much supplies we found is another matter, but the important thing is... I am exhausted!!

If you are not careful, you can't find them anymore. You don't know if they are dead or what... If they are dead, that would be fine. You don't even have to wait for them to meet up, but... Cheng Baiyan always attracts a large group of zombies... It is said that birds of a feather flock together. Tong Fan has thought darkly more than once that since the zombies like Cheng Baiyan so much, they might keep her there to please her, and then the zombies will give them some preferential treatment in the future!

But every time, Zheng Fei not only followed her to play and make comparisons, but he even tried his best to rescue Cheng Baiyan after she had stabbed the zombie nest countless times... If he said he went to rescue them alone, others would not say anything, but... he always led the zombies into the crowd and used his position as the team leader to let others take risks together!

This is outrageous! Initially, Tong Fan didn't want to save Cheng Baiyan, and twice he'd been negligent and nearly lost his life! Because... Cheng Baiyan was more of a hindrance than a help, and when she panicked, she'd make all sorts of mistakes! If they hadn't tried their best, they really could have died! Not only Tong Fan, but even Jia Tan, who was always cautious, had to escape danger from zombies' mouths several times.

No one said anything at the time, but everyone had a plan in mind, and they remembered every detail clearly. Many people asked for a break when Zheng Fei and Cheng Baiyan were on a mission... But because Zheng Fei only rested for one or two days, they couldn't just go out for one or two days, so... they just endured it.

Cheng Baiyan sneered: "You don't have enough ability, but you still blame others!"

Tong Fan rolled his eyes, as if he had just heard a huge joke. "The person in this team who has the least right to criticize me... really has more guts than words!"

"You!" Cheng Baiyan was about to retort, but she noticed from the corner of her eye that Zheng Fei's face looked unhappy. She pursed her lips and calmed down. She sat back and leaned on Zheng Fei's shoulder, as if she felt a little safer this way.

It doesn’t matter what others think of her. As long as Zheng Fei is willing to protect her, she will be safe for the time being.

Tong Fan hurried to look at Cheng Ye's face, and was shocked when he found that Cheng Ye looked even more tired than before. He even took a step forward to block Cheng Ye's sight from looking at Cheng Baiyan, but -

Cheng Ye held his wrist and dragged him to the spot, staring straight at Cheng Baiyan, and finally—his eyes turned away calmly. But Tong Fan could clearly see the heartbreak and sadness in his eyes.

Tong Fan was originally afraid of what Cheng Ye would say, but now Cheng Ye didn't say a word and even had no expression on his face, which made him even more scared.

Not angry, or... worse than angry?!

Cheng Ye is a person who knows the big picture. With the end of the world approaching, he probably doesn't want to cause trouble for everyone... Thinking of Cheng Baiyan who always makes trouble for no reason, Tong Fan simply hates Zheng Fei!

He already has such a good person, so why is he still having an affair with someone as… low-class as Cheng Baiyan?! Could it be because Cheng Baiyan is a woman? But doesn’t Zheng Fei like men?!

Although Tong Fan is not young anymore, he is still very immature physically. He doesn't understand why Zheng Fei, an animal who thinks with his lower body, is attracted to Cheng Baiyan not because of her ability to sleep!

What's the point of having a fairy-like person who can only be used as a decoration?!

But Zheng Fei didn't want to break up with Cheng Ye openly. After all, as a fairy-like person, it would be a nice sight to see her there! It would also be nice to have people come to visit!

Cheng Ye took a deep breath and lowered his eyelids: "It's okay, I'll go upstairs to sleep after I purge you guys, and I won't come down at night."

Tong Fan wanted to ask him to go to bed early, but Cheng Ye didn't offer water just to him. If he refused, it would be like making a decision for someone else, which wouldn't be a good idea, so...

Tong Fan reluctantly said, "Okay, then I'll go make you some hot food, and you can eat before you go to sleep!"

Before he even lifted his foot, Tong Fan was startled by Yang Sheng's inexplicably sharp gaze. His heart skipped a beat, and before he could figure out what Yang Sheng meant, he subconsciously stumbled and said, "Yes, or, let Yang Sheng help you." After saying that, he realized he was being inconsistent and hurriedly explained, "I'm not a good cook. Besides, I don't know what your taste is like. If you can't get used to it, it would be a waste of food."

He touched his nose awkwardly, feeling complicated and weird.

Cheng Ye smiled and rubbed his head.

Yang Sheng said, "There's some on top, I'll give you some on the bottom later."

Cheng Ye: "...Okay."

Cheng Ye didn't get out much water, just a small basin. Cheng Baiyan narrowed her eyes when she saw it: "What do you mean, who can use it with so few people!"

Cheng Ye said indifferently, "It's not enough for you because there's no share for you." Afraid that she didn't understand, Cheng Ye added, "Although it's packed together, it belongs to them. If you want to use it, ask them for it. If someone wants to give you their share, I have nothing to say."

"Cheng Ye, you are targeting me, right?"

"Yes!" Cheng Ye nodded seriously and laughed, "Is there any need for that? Anyone with eyes can see that I hate you. I didn't want to bother with you before, but for so long, my tolerance has only made you worse. This is your first time as a human being. Why should I tolerate you when you do something bad?!"

Cheng Baiyan didn't expect Cheng Ye to speak so frankly. She couldn't even think of the right words to slander her for a moment. After a long pause, she chuckled and said, "The fox's tail is finally exposed!"

Cheng Ye rolled his eyes and was too lazy to talk to her.

Cheng Baiyan tried his best to prove that Cheng Ye was scheming, and that what everyone saw was just an illusion he created. He was quite happy to see his "true colors revealed", thinking that after a while everyone would see Cheng Ye's true face, and he would not have it as easy as he does now.

Little did they know—any normal person couldn’t stand Cheng Baiyan, okay?! In the eyes of others, Cheng Ye was just a good-tempered person who didn’t want to cause trouble, but was forced into a desperate situation!

"Thank you." Xie Yu finally seized the opportunity and hurriedly expressed her gratitude to Cheng Ye. She subconsciously glanced at the side and saw that there was only one person staring at her coldly, with eyes full of wariness.

She knew that this person was Cheng Ye's friend, and was probably afraid that she would hurt Cheng Ye, so she quickly smiled in a friendly manner. She didn't get any response, but she didn't care. She just lowered her voice and said to Cheng Ye: "My name is Xie Yu, and I have spatial abilities."

Xie Yu revealed her special abilities just to express goodwill, but she was only doing this to Cheng Ye.

Cheng Ye didn't react much after hearing this. He just hummed and tilted his head to look at her, as if he didn't understand what she meant. Yang Sheng came over and put his hand on his shoulder: "I'm saying thank you to you."

Cheng Ye was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized what was happening and said calmly, "Oh, it wasn't me who saw you first. I was sleeping and was woken up by Cheng Baiyan. I went down just to see what happened to my teammates!"

This is natural. It's the end of the world now. Even I won't watch the fun for no reason and save people everywhere like a saint. But the result is - he saved my life, and this is right.

I have to accept the favor.

Xie Yu had nothing to thank him for, so she could only reveal her special abilities. If Cheng Ye needed help in the future, she would try her best to help.

But - Yang Sheng half-hugged Cheng Ye, and the tired Cheng Ye almost fell into his arms. The aura of the two mixed together, and Xie Yu inexplicably felt a little cold, especially when Yang Sheng looked down at him, Xie Yu always felt a sense of crisis as if a mountain was pressing down on him.

She hurriedly said a few more words to Cheng Ye, telling him to just let her know if he had any problems in the future, and then hurried away.

Otherwise - she turned back in fear, her eyes swept over Yang Sheng's tall and straight body, and quickly retracted them - this man's aura was so terrifying, it was better to stay away from him.

"But... you don't seem to have anywhere to go. Do you want to join our team?" Cheng Ye asked casually, as if it would be a loss if the thing he had saved with great difficulty died or was lost, and it would be better for him to stay by her side and see her alive.

Xie Yu turned around immediately after hearing this, a look of joy on his face, and asked nervously, "Is it okay?"

Cheng Ye yawned, his slightly red eyes filled with tears. He wiped his eyes with his fingertips, leaving a trace of water on his fingers and eyelids. He said lazily, "Well, the one who was driving before and is still sitting on the sofa is the captain. You can ask him, and then ask the others. If they all agree, I have no objection." After that, he went straight upstairs. It was obvious that he was so tired that he might fall asleep standing on the spot at any time.

Yang Sheng opened the door for him and picked him up the moment he entered. As he walked to the bed, he suddenly said in a calm voice, "Whatever you need, I will satisfy you."

Cheng Ye had already closed his eyes, but he opened them when he heard that. He looked at him with a half-smile, touched the tip of his nose with his finger, and as if he still couldn't express intimacy, he leaned over and kissed him lightly on the chin.

Yang Sheng paused.

Cheng Ye immediately said, "I'm very tired. Let me go down to sleep. I'm so sleepy."

Yang Sheng: “…” This is the second time he uses words like sleepy and tired to deceive himself, but he…can’t help but believe it!

First, he didn't want to force it. He not only hoped that the first time between the two of them would be consensual, but also that it would be a smooth journey. Second, Cheng Ye was probably really tired!

Looking at Cheng Ye's swollen eyelids, Yang Sheng laid him on the bed and touched his cheek. His gaze lingered on his closed eyes, his slightly thin cheeks, his plump but colorless lips, which looked like large, dehydrated cherries. He decided to stop letting him do any physical work. Not only was he tired, but if he kept using this excuse to stop me from doing anything, that would be—**!

…

Downstairs, Cheng Baiyan looked at Xie Yu who was talking to Tong Fan with resentment, feeling extremely unbalanced!

She was filled with resentment. She was the one who first suggested saving the man, but all the credit went to Cheng Ye! Why should she thank Cheng Ye while ignoring her, the true savior?!

Especially since she seemed to have heard something about space or not space, Cheng Baiyan suddenly felt panic. If Xie Yu told Cheng Ye about the space, wouldn't that mean she would also share the things in the space with Cheng Ye? Given the relationship between Cheng Ye and herself, she would definitely not benefit from it.

Cheng Baiyan was arrogant and unreasonable in the team because she had long been excluded from the team. No matter whether she pretended to be nice or not, no one liked her. Since it was irreparable, Cheng Baiyan didn't want to waste her energy!

But Xie Yu is different. She has no relatives and no one to rely on. She is the only girl in the team. As long as she shows a little sign of closeness, he will not be afraid that she will not share her secrets with him.

She had completely forgotten about her plan to use Xie Yu as a scapegoat on the way. The situation was dire, and she was so nervous she could do anything. After the danger passed, she subconsciously blurred the memory, fearing a nightmare.

In addition to Cheng Ye, Cheng Baiyan looked at Xie Yu talking to Tong Fan, and his sense of crisis suddenly intensified... Tong Fan was on Cheng Ye's side. If Xie Yu could establish a good relationship with him, wouldn't he be on the opposite side of himself!

Phew! Cheng Ye, that damned bastard! He spared no effort in speaking ill of him to everyone, not even sparing the newcomer. After he went up, he even asked Tong Fan to win over Xie Yu. He didn't know what they were plotting against him behind his back. Cheng Baiyan knew that Cheng Ye was trying to alienate her from everyone.

Even a dog won't eat a bad heart! ! Damn Cheng Ye!

Cheng Baiyan rolled his eyes and saw that Cheng Ye had already gone up. He took a deep breath and stood up. With a smile on his face, he walked over to Xie Yu and asked, "Are you okay? I think that person hit you just now. Are you injured?"

When Tong Fan heard Cheng Baiyan's sweet voice, he got goosebumps all over his body, felt nauseous, and uncomfortable all over. He rolled his eyes, said a few words to Xie Yu casually, and walked away.

Seeing that he was avoiding her, Cheng Baiyan became even more convinced that he must have said something bad about her just now, and glared at him hatefully.

Tong Fan left without even looking at it.

"I'm fine, thanks for your concern." Xie Yu, mindful of their future as teammates, kept a distance from Cheng Baiyan, but also didn't want to cause trouble. However, the sting of having been pushed out as a scapegoat weighed heavily on his mind, leaving a certain distance between them. It could be said that any feelings he had towards her were evident... a clear sign of dislike for Cheng Baiyan.

Xie Yu had seen Cheng Baiyan's look many times, which was why she chose to hide her special ability now... Her brother died because of her space ability! And all her previous teammates!

Xie Yu had become very skilled at dealing with people like this. She could change the subject in just a few words. She would make more mistakes if she spoke more, so she didn't talk about her past at all.

Cheng Baiyan's face turned ugly in an instant, but considering the possible space, she still forced herself to keep smiling and continued to chat, and the two of them played Tai Chi back and forth.

"Do you... have anything to eat? If not, I have some here?" Cheng Baiyan asked tentatively, staring at Xie Yu with bright eyes, not missing any subtle expression on her face.

Xie Yu smiled and said, "Even my backpack was taken away, how could I still have food?" She knew that this woman was after the food in her space, or perhaps her space.

Since you mentioned it, I won't be polite. Xie Yu naturally ate and drank for free at Cheng Baiyan's place, and didn't reveal any information about the space.

Cheng Baiyan failed to steal the chicken and had to give away a lot of food. He was so angry that he stomped his feet, but he also knew that the other party would definitely not open up to him on the first day they met, so he had to endure it and wait for the opportunity to act.

When the others heard the conversation between the two, they also roughly understood Cheng Baiyan's purpose of saving people. They suddenly realized and said that Cheng Baiyan would not save people without expecting anything in return. So this is the reason.

Tong Fan cooked something in the kitchen and ate from his bowl by the door. After listening to the whole story, he rolled his eyes. After packing up his things and passing Xie Yu, he said, "It's best to stay away from Cheng Baiyan."

Xie Yu didn't think he was trying to sow discord, and even looked at him with gratitude.

It seems that Cheng Baiyan's image in everyone's mind is indeed not very good.

Sometimes Cheng Ye thought about it and found it unbelievable. Cheng Baiyan's methods were crude and her acting was exaggerated. He really didn't know how she had deceived those people in the original trajectory.

I'm afraid only the White Lotus Halo can do this.

But, no matter what, now - Cheng Ye's halo is bigger and brighter than hers!

Fortunately, Cheng Baiyan didn't get bitten to death by the zombies, otherwise it would have been too easy for her. This girl, taking the script of Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf and wanting to perform a palace drama, isn't this just courting death?

Now, no one likes her except Zheng Fei.

As for Zheng Fei… Cheng Ye and Yang Sheng had gone upstairs together. When they reached the corner of the second floor, Cheng Ye glanced down and met Zheng Fei's hesitant gaze. He had no idea what he was trying to say. This kid probably still thought Cheng Ye was a fool!

Cheng Ye paused, opened his mouth slightly, and took one last look at Cheng Baiyan who was leaning towards him. He sighed tiredly, and was bumped on the shoulder by Yang Sheng, who gave him a cold look: "..."

Cheng Ye went upstairs in silence. From behind, it seemed as if he went upstairs disappointed after seeing Zheng Fei.

Even his back revealed a sense of desolation and sorrow.

Zheng Fei subconsciously felt guilty and wanted to push Cheng Baiyan away, but her soft body pressed against him, and his panicked heart seemed to slowly calm down. Zheng Fei was reluctant to push her away. Besides, he had indeed given her a lot of benefits before and took Cheng Baiyan's virginity. It would not be good to be too ruthless now.

Zheng Fei patted Cheng Yanhui on the back, while the latter punched his chest with her little fist and whispered about Cheng Ye's faults, which made her look down on him. She also said that Cheng Ye did it on purpose because he thought they were troublesome and wanted to take the opportunity to kill them.

Zheng Fei looked embarrassed, and the others couldn't stand it any longer. They went upstairs one by one after sitting for a short while, leaving only two people to talk in private.

Xie Yu also moved to the second floor after she came to stay. Tong Fan shared a room with someone else and made room for her.

Xie Yu was a grateful girl, usually quiet and reserved, so she got along well with everyone. Everything seemed to be on track.