WMSR – QT Chapter 94

Chapter 94: The Zombie Apocalypse

So top priority right now was to leave this location immediately. However, Bai Yichen was currently empty-handed; certain essential items still needed to be retrieved from the original host's dormitory room.

While Bai Yichen was lost in these deep thoughts, a hand suddenly rested on his shoulder and gave him a gentle shake: "Mengchen, what are you daydreaming about? School Beauty Qi is talking to you!"

Hearing the teasing remarks from the male students, a timely flush of blushing embarrassment surfaced on Qi Yuanyuan's face. Yet looking into Bai Yichen's eyes, a trace of gentle resentment flickered in her gaze. When she spoke to him just now, he had looked completely checked out and lost in thought. As the revered goddess of the student body, no guy had ever treated her like this in her presence. Nevertheless, taking in Ling Mengchen's impeccably handsome face, Qi Yuanyuan decided to forgive him—after all, who could stay mad at Ling Mengchen, the dream lover of every girl on campus?

Hearing his teammates' teasing, Bai Yichen cooperatively offered Qi Yuanyuan an apologetic expression. However, his mind was completely elsewhere. He looked at the few individuals gathered around him, knowing they were the original host's close friends and basketball teammates. Just moments ago when he collapsed onto the court, they were the ones who anxiously expressed concern for his injuries, and now they were escorting him all the way back to the dorms. That sense of camaraderie and genuine care was undeniable—yet very soon, the zombie apocalypse would erupt.

Bai Yichen's lips twitched slightly, but in the end, he kept his silence. In the world information transmitted to him this time, there was a specific, strict rule: Under no circumstances may anyone be informed of the impending zombie apocalypse in advance.

However, being barred from revealing the zombie outbreak didn't mean Bai Yichen couldn't take alternative action. Bai Yichen raised his wrist to check the time, then feigned a sorrowful sigh to his teammates: "Ah, I suddenly have a craving for the signature dishes at Manxiang Garden. It's a pity about my leg, otherwise we could go eat there together."

"What's so hard about that? We can just go grab takeout and bring it back for you!" a tall male student immediately chimed in at high volume. Yet the second the words left his mouth, he seemed to realize something. Looking at Qi Yuanyuan standing quietly beside Bai Yichen, he clearly jumped to the wrong conclusion, misunderstanding Bai Yichen's true intent, and shot him a knowing "you crafty kid" glance.

Another more naive male student offered: "Then you guys go. I'll help Mengchen back to the dorm to rest."

The tall student who spoke earlier instantly grabbed the naive student, exasperated by his lack of social awareness: "Help with what? Who actively tries to be a third wheel like this?"

The naive student looked utterly bewildered, glancing back and forth between Ling Mengchen and the gorgeous campus beauty Qi Yuanyuan beside him, before finally catching on way too late.

Bai Yichen stared at them impassively. What on earth are kids nowadays filling their heads with... However, since they had already jumped to that conclusion, Bai Yichen simply pushed the narrative further: "The snacks and instant noodles in the dorm are running low. While you're at it, swing by the large supermarket next to Manxiang Garden and haul some supplies back."

Hearing this, the guys who were already preparing to leave almost lost their footing, shooting Bai Yichen looks that practically screamed "bros before hoes." Defeated, they grumbled under their breath: "Got it, got it! We'll make sure to take our sweet time browsing the supermarket and come back late."

A subtle, faint curve touched the corner of Bai Yichen's lips: "Mm, the tab at Manxiang Garden is on me."

With that promise, the young men finally felt their wounded pride receive a modest form of compensation. Still, thinking about how Ling Mengchen had treated them, they resolved to order several extra premium dishes at Manxiang Garden to eat him out of house and home!

After the guys walked off arm-in-arm, only Bai Yichen and Qi Yuanyuan—her cheeks flushed with a soft pink blush—were left at the entrance of the male dormitory building. Clearly, Bai Yichen's blunt tactic of dismissing his teammates had led her to misinterpret his motives as well.

Yet looking at the elegant, stunning girl standing before him, Bai Yichen felt a bit of a tricky headache brewing. Just now, he had strategically diverted his teammates over to Manxiang Garden—a dining spot located a considerable distance away from the university campus. Because of its superb cuisine, it served as a frequent gathering place for him and his teammates. Furthermore, the massive supermarket right next to Manxiang Garden was stocked with abundant survival supplies. There was currently an hour and a half remaining before the outbreak of the zombie tide; heading over there now, there was zero chance they could make it back within ninety minutes.

As for his "girlfriend" before him, Bai Yichen racked his brain, unable to devise a better ploy, and resorted to reusing his earlier tactic: "Yuanyuan, my stomach medication ran out. Could you help me run to the pharmacy to buy some?"

Qi Yuanyuan, who had been waiting with blushing cheeks for Bai Yichen to say something romantic: "..."

However, with her boyfriend currently functioning as a half-crippled patient, Qi Yuanyuan found it inappropriate to voice any dissatisfaction as his girlfriend. She forced a slightly stiff smile, maintaining her elegant and gracious demeanor: "Sure, I'll go buy it for you in a bit. Let's head upstairs first."

Hearing Qi Yuanyuan's words, Bai Yichen didn't move an inch. Instead, he looked straight at Qi Yuanyuan and said: "That medication needs to be taken an hour before meals. You should head over right now. I can walk upstairs on my own."

The gracious facade on Qi Yuanyuan's face nearly cracked on the spot. What was this supposed to mean? Was he openly rushing her to run errands for him right this second?

As a campus goddess who had been doted on for her beauty her entire life, when had Qi Yuanyuan ever been subjected to such treatment? A suffocating knot of annoyance tightened in her chest. Yet her boyfriend had just injured his leg playing basketball, and now he was asking her to pick up medication for his stomach condition. Putting aside their romantic relationship, even his ordinary teammates would have agreed to such a reasonable request without hesitation. Throwing a tantrum over such a minor detail would completely contradict her image as a gentle, generous girl.

Thus, Qi Yuanyuan could only nod in agreement before turning around to leave.

Watching Qi Yuanyuan depart, Bai Yichen immediately grabbed hold of the handrail and headed upstairs. Although his steps still felt somewhat light and floating, his outward appearance showed zero sign of abnormality as he rapidly adapted to his legs.

Upon returning to his dormitory room, Bai Yichen grabbed a backpack and stowed his wallet, bank cards, smartphone, and all other potentially useful items inside. Once packed, Bai Yichen pulled open a drawer and retrieved a key from within.

Indeed, it was a key—and not a car key, but a house key. The original host hailed from an affluent family background. When he got accepted into university in this city, even though his parents resided elsewhere, they purchased an apartment in the city specifically to provide him with comfortable living quarters. However, because both of his parents were high-level executives at multinational corporations who spent most of the year abroad, the original host had long grown tired of living alone. Compared to a massive, quiet residence, he preferred the lively atmosphere of the student dormitories, rarely ever visiting the property to reside there.