In the afternoon, Shao Jie and Xiao Peng went to collect the food again, and there was already a long queue when they arrived.

This time we prepared our own supplies, so we didn't bother the staff. Too many people could easily lead to conflict.

"It's been raining non-stop. We need to think of a solution. No matter how many points we accumulate, it won't be enough if we just stay here every day. What do you say, Captain?" Shao Jie said, biting into a coarse flour bun. He had only been here for two days when he felt something was wrong. If this continued, people would start to grow mold.

Yu Yanbin didn't speak, he just remained silent, his brows furrowed.

"Have you heard any other news outside?" Yu Yanbin asked, turning his head to the side.

"Nothing else, just the same old stuff."

"What about the base? Have you heard of anyone or any teams leaving?"

Shao Jie shook his head. "No, I haven't heard of anyone leaving the base. They all picked up their supplies and came back. The base even issued a notice saying that anyone who dares to wander around outside is out of the question."

"Well, we can't be different from them, we should just follow the same path. Let's talk about it when someone goes out."

Shao Jie nodded and leaned back in his chair with a calm expression.

Yu Yanbin then added, "When you go out, talk to someone and see if there's any news you don't know. You're familiar with this."

Shao Jie was amused by the phrase "you know it well," and glanced at Yu Yanbin with amusement.

Yu Yanbin gave him a look and said nothing more.

Xiao Peng patted him on the shoulder, "Brother, you're capable, so please do more. Give it a try."

Shao Jie glanced at him. "Do you need to tell me that? But you're coming with me tomorrow, and you're not allowed to sneak off."

Having experienced being abandoned alone multiple times before, I absolutely cannot let anyone escape this time.

"Hehe, okay. But I won't say anything, you do this." Every time Xiao Peng saw Shao Jie chatting enthusiastically, he would get bored and sneak away. After it happened so many times, even Xiao Peng himself was embarrassed to say anything.

"Okay, but you're not allowed to run away."

A group of people around watched them acting like little kids, pulling at each other to stop you from running away, and I just laughed at their farce.

Two days later, someone finally couldn't stand it anymore, drove out of the base, and returned to the base before the afternoon.

Many people went to inquire after hearing the news, only to find that everyone had returned safely and without a trace.

Later, things exploded. Those who had the means and ability started going out early and returning late as before. As long as the rain wasn't too heavy, nothing could stop them from going out.

At this point, there's no point in talking about weather forecasts. We can only watch out for the light rain and make sure we take proper precautions. There's not much else to worry about.

After observing for a few days and seeing nothing unusual, Li Xiao and his group set off with the main group.

"I haven't heard the sound of zombies in a long time. I thought it had stopped raining. Sigh, how come they're not all dead?" Tian Tian leaned against the car window and looked outside.

Every now and then, emaciated zombies in tattered clothes would rush towards them, baring their teeth and roaring.

"They won't all die out so quickly. If they all died out, it wouldn't be the end of the world." Zheng Yongnian and Tian Tian sat together. Raindrops fell on the car window, gathering into a stream that meandered down the side.

"Sigh, we have to fight zombies again," Tian Tian said with a mournful tone.

Zheng Yongnian didn't think anything of it; it was just the same as before, and he didn't feel anything was wrong. "We used to fight every day, so what? We'll just keep fighting. Besides, we're not afraid."

Tian Tian tilted her head and looked at him, "That's true, but I wonder what effect this rain will have on the zombies? It certainly won't do us any good."

"I think it should be strengthened."

Tian Tian was surprised, and even the others who were fine looked at Zheng Yongnian with great astonishment.

"Why do you think that?" Tian Tian asked him curiously.

Zheng Yongnian chuckled. "That's what I think. You're kidding, the zombies were all dried out before. Like you said, I thought they were all dead. Now they're popping up as soon as it rains, which means the rain is definitely good for them."

"Did you see that? Those zombies were exposed to the sun before. You should remember what their bodies looked like, right?"

Tian Tian thought to herself, "How could I not remember? It hasn't been that long." She still remembered it vividly; the zombies were practically dried up like firewood, withered and almost burned. They were walking mummies, skeletons.

"Then take a look outside, isn't it different from before?"

"Hmm?" Tian Tian quickly turned her head to look again after he spoke. She had only glanced at it casually before, and there wasn't anything particularly interesting. But upon closer inspection, she realized, "Hey, it really is."

The zombies running this way from that intersection look human; they're not the skin and bones like before. Aside from being thin, they have a distinct human shape at a glance.

What is this? Has it been restored?!

"So, does that mean the zombies have returned to normal?"

Zheng Yongnian pointed with his finger, tilting his chin up to gesture for Tian Tian to look out the window, "Not only that. Have you noticed, they're moving faster than before?"

Tian Tian looked closely at the zombies rushing to the door. Actually, the dried-up ones looked better than the bloodstained ones.

More zombies rushed over from a distance, drawn by the sound. Tian Tian watched closely as it charged toward their car; its speed seemed faster than before.

Tian Tian looked at Zheng Yongnian in surprise, not expecting him to be so observant and notice the problem so soon after coming out.

"Brother Yongnian, you're amazing!" Tian Tian praised sincerely.

Zheng Yongnian was surprised that Tian Tian would praise him, and felt embarrassed. He stammered, "No, no, there's nothing amazing about it."

Seeing Zheng Yongnian's ears turn slightly red and him shyly scratching his head, Tian Tian chuckled.

Zheng Yongnian became even more shy, his face flushing slightly, and he smiled silently at Tian Tian.

Li Xiao turned around and saw this scene, smiling and pursing her lips.

"What are you laughing at?" Cheng Shaolin asked casually.

"It's nothing, I just think what Brother Yongnian said is very true."

"Ha, everyone knows that, but she just pretends not to see it." Cheng Shaolin retorted without hesitation.

Tian Tian: “…”

"You know she's very easygoing," Li Xiao added.

Tian Tian: "You guys..."

Seeing Tian Tian's face as she collapsed to the ground, Zheng Yongnian burst out laughing.

Tian Tian glared at Zheng Yongnian with a look of deep resentment. At this moment, even Zheng Yongnian had to turn around, covering his mouth and laughing to avoid Tian Tian's vicious and hateful gaze.

Everyone suppressed a laugh, knowing that Tian Tian was a bit carefree and didn't care much about many things. No one thought it was a big deal; nobody's perfect.

Besides, Tian Tian is easy to get along with and has a simple nature, which is not a bad thing. She doesn't need to interact with many people, and she doesn't need to worry too much about her own people.

However, it's okay to tease her occasionally; it's a good way to remind her. If she doesn't need to be reminded, then it's actually more appropriate.

In fact, Tian Tian is very perceptive. She understands herself and her companion's good intentions; as long as she knows it, she won't mind.