WMSR – QT Chapter 95

WMSR – QT Chapter 95

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Chapter 95: The Zombie Apocalypse

However, at this point, that high-end residential complex featuring pristine security measures was indisputably far more suitable for welcoming the onset of the zombie tide than a densely populated university campus. After grabbing the keys, Bai Yichen clutched his bag and hurried back downstairs—the next imperative step was stocking up on a sufficient reservoir of survival supplies.

While Bai Yichen was rushing toward the supermarket closest to his apartment, Qi Yuanyuan—who was walking back on the other end of campus—grew increasingly irritated the more she pondered the situation. Thinking about how in all her years growing up, male admirers had exclusively run errands for her, when on earth had she ever served as an errand girl for someone else? Emboldened by these rebellious thoughts, Qi Yuanyuan underwent a sudden shift in mindset: instead of exiting the campus gates, she pivoted and headed straight toward the female dormitory building.

Upon returning to her dorm room, Qi Yuanyuan discovered that only one roommate was present. However, after catching a clear glimpse of who the person was, a delicate, subtle smile touched the corners of her lips—more than sufficient.

Unsurprisingly, the moment the roommate spotted her return, the girl appeared visibly restless. After a brief pause, unable to hold back any longer, she feigned casual indifference and probed: "Yuanyuan, I heard Senior Ling injured himself on the basketball court today. Is he alright?"

Qi Yuanyuan acted completely oblivious to the hidden, probing intentions concealed behind the question, putting on an innocent smile as she replied: "He merely took a spill while playing ball and twisted his ankle; it's nothing major."

Hearing Qi Yuanyuan's reassurance, the girl let out a quiet sigh of relief under her breath.

Yet immediately following that, Qi Yuanyuan added: "However, Mengchen's stomach condition flared up, so I'm about to head out in a bit to buy some stomach medication for him."

The moment Qi Yuanyuan uttered those words, the girl's heart leaped straight into her throat. As the most handsome campus heartthrob in the entire university, every minute detail regarding Ling Mengchen had been thoroughly unearthed by the female student body—ranging from his favorite colors to his preferred brand of bottled water, not to mention his chronic stomach condition. The girls had even mapped out precisely which large pharmacies stocked the specific brand of imported stomach medication Ling Mengchen routinely took. A few deeply infatuated fans had gone so far as to ignore the reality that a single box of that imported stomach medication cost as much as a luxury brand lipstick, stockpiling a box directly inside their bags to carry everywhere for emergency contingencies.

Although this particular girl hadn't reached that extreme tier of infatuation, having harbored a unrequited crush on Ling Mengchen for ages, the mere image of Senior Ling's handsome, chiseled brows knitting together in physical pain over a stomach spasm made her heart throb with agonizing sympathy.

Observing the girl's subtle facial shifts from the corner of her eye, a flicker of mock sneering mockery touched Qi Yuanyuan's lips, though it was swiftly replaced by an appropriately timed line: "The weather today is truly scorching. I really don't feel like making the trip out, plus I still have a design draft I haven't finished."

Qi Yuanyuan's seemingly offhand complaint made the girl's eyes instantly light up. She hastily put on a casual facade and chimed in: "You don't want to go out? As it happens, I need to pick up a few things at the large supermarket right next to that pharmacy anyway. How about I grab it for you on my way?"

Although there were convenience stores on campus, their prices were considerably marked up and the inventory variety was limited; thus, many students routinely journeyed to the massive off-campus supermarket for periodic bulk shopping. The girl's excuse sounded entirely legitimate, yet her awkward acting appeared riddled with glaring holes in Qi Yuanyuan's eyes. Nevertheless, having already decoded the entire situation, Qi Yuanyuan refrained from exposing her, putting on a look of pleasant surprise instead: "Really? Thank you so much! You know the brand of the stomach medication and the pharmacy address, right? I'll transfer the money to you when you get back."

After handing off the instructions with a face full of gratitude, the girl quickly grabbed her phone and headed out the door. The second the girl vanished beyond the doorway, Qi Yuanyuan wiped the hypocritical smile from her face, replacing it with a triumphant, self-satisfied expression.

On a blistering day like this, making a round trip to a pharmacy that took at least two hours—she would have to be an absolute idiot to go there herself.

Fortunately, idiots were in exceptionally abundant supply in this world—especially after her boyfriend became Ling Mengchen.

Author's Note:My old bad habit of breaking updates flared up again. I've decided to put a little pressure on myself—there will be another chapter update today.

Chapter 47: The Senior of the Apocalypse (03)

While Qi Yuanyuan cleverly surrendered the tactical escape window Bai Yichen had engineered for her, Bai Yichen was en route to the supermarket, using his mobile phone to place a call to his parents stationed overseas. Unsurprisingly, he met with a busy line signal. Because the original host's parents routinely jetted across various international territories on unpredictable itineraries, the original host always found it exceptionally difficult to establish direct contact with them, usually relying on them to initiate communication whenever they were available.

Failing to establish a direct voice connection, Bai Yichen had no choice but to draft a detailed emergency email and hit send, though whether the email would be read in time remained an uncertain gamble.

Wrestling with internal anxiety, Bai Yichen arrived at the supermarket. The moment he stepped inside, he refrained from wasting a single microsecond, wielding his bank card to launch an aggressive bulk purchasing campaign: long-shelf-life ration foods, bottled mineral water, and an assortment of essential daily survival supplies. The sheer volume left the supermarket floor staff completely dumbfounded. However, after recovering from the initial shock, the supermarket store manager turned overjoyed, proactively offering floor staff to handle direct door-to-door delivery on his behalf.

Truthfully, when stockpiling such a massive volume of survival supplies, the safest methodology was naturally to transport everything personally. However, with approximately only one hour remaining before the onset of extreme danger, Bai Yichen could no longer afford such granular caution and had no choice but to rely on the supermarket personnel for transport. While the staff loaded the cargo onto the delivery vehicle, Bai Yichen seized the window to step into a nearby pharmacy, acquiring a comprehensive stock of emergency medications and disinfectant supplies.

By the time Bai Yichen finalized his medical purchases, the supermarket crew had fully loaded the delivery van, allowing Bai Yichen to ride along as the vehicle navigated toward his apartment complex. This particular supermarket was selected specifically for its proximity to Bai Yichen's residential address; the drive from the storefront to the residential gates spanned merely five minutes. At the complex entrance, after Bai Yichen verified his homeowner status, the vehicle glided straight through security.

Given that today was a standard workday during operating hours, this quiet residential complex—boasting extensive green landscaping—appeared exceptionally tranquil and secluded, with virtually zero foot traffic in sight. Observing the environment for a brief spell, Bai Yichen felt increasingly satisfied with his choice of location.

Following that, the immediate priority was unloading and hauling those survival supplies into the apartment as rapidly as possible. The supermarket employees were seasoned professionals at bulk logistics, equipped with flatbed hand trucks for moving goods. Coupled with Bai Yichen actively assisting with the heavy lifting, and with elevator access servicing the building, the unloading process proved virtually effortless. Within a mere handful of trips, the entire delivery van was completely emptied at lightning speed.

Such a seamless delivery process clearly left the supermarket employees thoroughly delighted—not to mention that this customer actively assisted throughout the entire duration, exerting full effort even when hauling heavy crates of drinking water to a degree that rivaled their own physical output. In this day and age, finding such an enthusiastic customer was a rare delight. Consequently, after finishing the haul, the workers showed zero rush to depart, offering polite, beaming smiles: "All items have been completely unloaded upstairs. Here is the itemized manifest—would you like to conduct a headcount now to verify if anything was missed?"