"Ha, it's been so long since I've seen this." Meng Yang held the basin, looking at the still-live abalone and scallops inside.

"Mmm, I like this." Tian Tian squatted down and picked up the crawling crayfish one by one.

Yu Yanbin and Cheng Shaolin, on the other hand, grabbed the crabs and tied them with ropes.

Li Xiao, Qiu Fengyu, and Zheng Yongnian were picking vegetables, waiting for Tian Tian to fill the tub with water to wash them.

Everyone had a smile on their face, an undisguised smile that couldn't be hidden.

"Xiao Peng, you have to cook well later." Tian Tian reminded Xiao Peng, "This is such a good place, it's rare to receive something like this, you must have a good meal today."

Damn, it's been so long since I've had such fresh food in this apocalyptic world.

How can I not be greedy?

I finished work so early today so I could have more time to cook delicious food.

I did indeed spend more time making these dishes today than usual.

This time, the boiled fish wasn't made with the dead fish we used before; it was made with live fish, incredibly fresh live fish.

It's fresh, fragrant, spicy, and the fish slices are white, tender, and smooth.

Spicy crayfish, with its vibrant colors and refreshing spiciness, is so appetizing that just looking at its appearance is enough to whet your appetite.

Chicken stew with mushrooms is a delicious combination of tender chicken and flavorful mushrooms.

Braised ribbonfish, steamed crab, and scallops and abalone were too late to cook, so they'll have to wait until tonight for a late-night snack.

Stir-fried bamboo leaves, stir-fried bok choy, stir-fried green beans, and a soup made with tomatoes and eggs.

Once everything was cleaned up and all the delicious food was laid out on the table, everyone felt as if they had been transported to another world.

Back in reality, everyone was already seated at the table, facing a table full of fragrant and delicious food that must have been long-awaited, their expressions inscrutable.

Seeing that no one seemed inclined to touch their chopsticks, Li Xiao said, "Eat up, everyone! Why aren't you eating? We were supposed to eat faster earlier."

This sound broke the silence, and everyone was startled.

"Oh, eat, eat!"

It was as if everyone had just woken up from a dream, and they all came to their senses.

"Come on, everyone, eat up." Cheng Shaolin picked up his chopsticks and placed a piece of snow-white fish in Li Xiao's bowl.

Seeing someone pick up their chopsticks, everyone seemed to be turned on, and one after another they raised their chopsticks and reached for the bowls and plates on the table.

When the food on the chopsticks is put into the mouth, the wonderful taste instantly spreads to every corner of the oral cavity.

It seems I've never tasted these things in my short life; the wonderful flavor is truly amazing.

Mmm, delicious.

"Mmm, it's so delicious, I'm about to cry."

"Even food can't shut you up."

There wasn't much talking; all you could hear were the rustling sounds of chewing and a few words of praise.

Most people are focused on working hard; with delicious food in front of them, there's not much time for talking.

Our mouths are for eating; let's talk about that later.

In the end, even the occasional words of praise disappeared; all that remained was chewing and swallowing.

Almost an hour had passed when everyone was sprawled on the sofa with their bellies sticking out.

"Oh my god, this is what eating is all about! It's fucking awesome!"

Shao Jie touched his stomach, a satisfying and comforting feeling making him want to sleep.

"Mmm—, that feels so good." Following him was Tian Tian, ​​who made the same gesture and expressed the same satisfaction.

Li Xiao was also very full and relaxed.

Finally, the heavy weight in my heart was lifted, leaving a small opening in my heart.

"Alright, you've eaten, and you know what you know. You should understand now."

"Yes, boss, we all know."

They all gave their unanimous assurances, each of them unconsciously placing a barrier within themselves—a barrier that would never be broken.

"Actually, keeping it a secret is for your own good." Li Xiao smiled. "If others find out, even you yourselves will be in trouble."

That's true, everyone already has a plan in mind.

Yu Yanbin glanced at his companions before saying, "Xiaoxiao is right. If others find out, the first thing we'll do is be targeted. I think you can imagine the consequences without me having to elaborate."

"We know that, Captain. You don't need to say more. We understand."

Yu Yanbin took in everyone's expressions and nodded.

He had just stopped when Cheng Shaolin spoke again, “Remember what you said.”

Everyone nodded, their eyes filled with seriousness and sincerity as they looked at Li Xiao.

Li Xiao still trusted her partner; after all this time, she had at least come to know him to some extent.

She wasn't particularly worried, but she was concerned that if she let them know, they might inadvertently leak the information, which would have serious consequences.

Li Xiao glanced at Cheng Shaolin beside her, and Cheng Shaolin returned her a very gentle look, accompanied by a soft smile.

He was comforting her with silence, trying to dispel her worries and anxieties.

Li Xiao looked at his face and returned the smile.

Cheng Shaolin understood that Li Xiao was telling him not to worry, that everything was alright.

The two exchanged a smile; nothing more needed to be said.

The meal seemed to unlock something and bring the group of people closer together.

Every day that followed was wonderful for these people.

Killing zombies every day and having delicious food waiting for them is a rare treat in this day and age.

What else could there be to complain about?

Being able to eat my fill and having no life-threatening risks is already the most reassuring life I can have right now.

The more zombies you kill, the fewer there are, until there are none left in this area.

Then they moved their temporary shelter a little further forward and set up camp in a different location.

And so, they changed positions three times.

At that moment, Li Xiao once again felt that oppressive pressure she had experienced before, without any apparent reason.

At first, Li Xiao only had a slight feeling and didn't feel very uncomfortable.

Just two days later, this feeling of oppression became heavier and more obvious.

At that moment, Li Xiao knew that something was about to happen.

Because of Li Xiao's reminder, the team abandoned the zombie battle before even finishing the third relocation and immediately drove back to the base.

No one knows what will happen next; everyone is tense and not at ease.

"Xiaoxiao, is there anything else?" Tian Tian leaned against Li Xiao, her brows furrowed with anxiety.

Li Xiao shook her head, her brows furrowed slightly, feeling somewhat irritated.

I don't know what will happen next, so there's a lot of speculation and wild guessing.

It is precisely because the situation is unclear that it is even more unsettling.

Human imagination is incredibly powerful.

Overthinking is the biggest hidden danger when things are unclear and uncertain.

"Let's go back first and talk about it later." At Yu Yanbin's command, Xiao Peng sped up again.

The car sped towards the base, disappearing into the dust along the road under the gloomy sky.