Chapter 211: A Weight Lifted Off His Shoulders

"Fri... Fri... Friend..."

Zhang Yiming looked at his feet, his voice slightly trembling.

This was the first time someone, knowing his true identity, called him their friend.

"But you’re not quite a friend; you’re friends with Xiao Niu and Xiao Fan. I barely count as an elder, just call me auntie!" Wang Yiyun said with an affectionate smile to Zhang Yiming.

The more she looked at Zhang Yiming, the more pleasing he appeared.

He’s a zombie!

Even cuter than those howling cuties, and good-looking too—must be easy to apply makeup!

"Yes, yes, yes, you’re supposed to be of the same generation as Xiao Fan and the others."

Liu Jing also smiled kindly at Zhang Yiming, more affectionate than seeing her own grandson.

He’s a zombie!

Looking decent and very polite.

Really nice, really want to dissect...

The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law both wore kind faces, although their hearts felt as if bitten by ants.

So itchy.

Wanting to apply makeup and dissect Zhang Yiming, too abrupt.

However, hearing that high-rank zombies can command many low-level zombies, they might settle for less.

But, not even a single adorable howling cutie was seen!

And they couldn’t directly ask, where are your zombies?

Zhang Yiming was deeply touched by Wang Yiyun and Liu Jing’s words, yet he still didn’t raise his head, just stared at his own feet.

Always felt too filthy to stain their eyes.

"Brother Zhang, why are you staring at your feet all the time?"

Bai Yifan blinked, bowed his head, and glanced at Zhang Yiming’s feet together.

Bai Yifan’s voice was crisp and loud, drawing the Bai Family’s attention over.

Everyone bowed their heads, looking at Zhang Yiming’s feet.

White sneakers, clean and tidy, without a speck of dust.

Could he be showing off new shoes?

Zhang Yiming:...

Help from the community!

While the Bai Family was studying Zhang Yiming’s sneakers, footsteps were heard outside the door.

"Little Brother!"

Fan Tangtang appeared vacantly at the living room’s door, his face bewildered, with an exceedingly hollow voice.

"Fan Tangtang?" Bai Yifan was slightly astonished.

Fan Tangtang staggered a bit, his eyes gradually clearer, shivered on the spot.

Confusion flashed across his face, what just happened?

Why did he suddenly run here?

And called out "Little Brother"?

Fan Tangtang glanced at Zhang Yiming, his face twitched subconsciously, silently stepping back.

Alright, now he understood what had happened.

A high-rank zombie could control low-level zombies, so he was unconsciously summoned here by Brother Zhang.

Brother Zhang was difficult to deal with lately, had no time to see who else was in the room, turned around and ran.

Farewell!

"Fan Tangtang!"

Bai Yifan called out again.

Fan Tangtang’s identity was shocking, yet like a "rescued" silly baby by him.

After a long separation, Bai Yifan had already adjusted his mindset toward high-rank zombies.

If all the zombies in the world were like Brother Zhang and Fan Tangtang, he thought, the apocalypse wouldn’t be so frightening.

"Little Brother?"

Fan Tangtang stopped running, turned his head cautiously to glance at the living room, finally saw the Bai Family aside from Zhang Yiming.

Almost scared to death by Brother Zhang earlier, had no mind to notice others!

"Hey, Little Tangtang!"

Liu Jing’s eyes squinted instantly, as kindly as possible.

Fan Tangtang gave Zhang Yiming a frightened glance, but upon seeing Bai Xiqin, he suddenly wasn’t as scared.

Fan Tangtang obediently smiled at the Bai Family, decisively walked towards Bai Yifan, stopping beside him.

Fan Tangtang had a strong impression of Bai Yifan.

Not for anything else, because he had said he’d hit Brother Zhang for him.

Also said if he couldn’t beat Brother Zhang, he’d have his sister beat Brother Zhang to death.

So, Fan Tangtang cutely looked at Bai Xiqin and earnestly confirmed, "Sister, are you Little Brother’s sister?"

Bai Xiqin glanced at Bai Yifan, nodded slightly with hesitation, "I guess so!"

"That’s really great then!"

Fan Tangtang’s corners of the mouth curled up, standing obediently beside Bai Yifan, crazily signaling to him.

Your sister is here!

Didn’t you say let your sister beat Brother Zhang to death?

No need to beat him to death, half-dead is enough so he can slip out and play!

Bai Yifan:...

"Tangtang, what’s wrong with your eyes?" Bai Yifan tugged at Fan Tangtang, signaling him not to be too arrogant.

He also realized now, back at the abandoned factory entrance, he happened to meet Zhang Yiming, who was Fan Tangtang’s brother.

Oh, he seemed to have said some foolish things to Brother Zhang.

Said let his sister beat Fan Tangtang’s brother to death.

He remembered Brother Zhang’s response, saying Fan Tangtang’s brother could crush a crystal core with bare hands.

Bai Yifan sneaked a glance at Zhang Yiming, looked at his still lowered gentle demeanor, and sighed in relief.

Brother Zhang is so gentle, should not be so violent.

"Tangtang, why are you staring at me? Is there something on my face?"

Bai Xiqin always felt Fan Tangtang’s gaze was enthusiastic, as if waiting for something.

Fan Tangtang blinked, said nothing, still gazing expectantly at Bai Xiqin.

Little Brother’s older sister, very powerful, as Little Brother said, could beat Brother Zhang to death.

Whether she could truly beat Brother Zhang to death, he didn’t know. He just wanted to see Brother Zhang getting beaten!

Anticipating~

"Yiyun!"

Hu Meiling and Fan Liping, seeing the dizzy Fan Tangtang suddenly stood up and ran out, also followed along.

Deliberated a bit, appeared in the hall.

Fan Tangtang’s situation was familiar to them, being controlled by Zhang Yiming.

Every time Fan Tangtang disobeyed, wanting to run wild outside, he’d blankly run back home.

Seems Zhang Yiming needed them to talk with the Bai Family to liven things up.

Fan Liping and Hu Meiling started from scratch, running a big factory, understanding the ways of the world quite a bit.

Seeing Zhang Yiming’s state, probably self-abased.

Needed someone to come over and ease the atmosphere, so it wouldn’t be too awkward.

"Meiling!"

Wang Yiyun’s eyes brightened.

For the Fan Family to be reunited, was truly not easy, Wang Yiyun sympathized with Hu Meiling. Both of similar age, they could chat together.

Fan Liping and Bai Anhai nodded to each other, greeted each other.

With Fan Tangtang and the Fan Family couple in the living room, the atmosphere instantly became lively.

Hu Meiling and Wang Yiyun chatted happily with Liu Jing.

Bai Xiqin and Fan Tangtang exchanged stares playfully.

Fan Liping and Bai Anhai could exchange a few words, too.

In the usually quiet living room, now it was filled with laughter and cheer.

Zhang Yiming slowly lifted his bowed head, looked towards the Bai Family.

Each member of the family wore a smile, so sincere.

Despite knowing he and Fan Tangtang are zombies, there wasn’t a trace of fear or resentment.

He even saw, Bai Xiqin’s slender fingers reached towards Fan Tangtang’s youthful face.

This warmth wasn’t fake.

Zhang Yiming slowly exhaled.

The heavy weight in his heart fell to the ground.

For that instant, he suddenly felt, being a zombie wasn’t such a disgraceful thing.

You see, she didn’t show any disdain towards him.

You see, they treated Fan Tangtang and him as friends.

No barriers at all.

Zhang Yiming gently touched his eyes, feeling dry, not a tear spilled.

He thought, if he could cry, the tears shed wouldn’t be of sorrow, but relieved joy.

Turns out, there are really people in the world who don’t dislike him being a zombie.

Zhang Yiming pressed his finger against his heart, the heart no longer beat, yet he felt warmth inside.

Since leaving the hospital morgue, for the first time, he felt this world hadn’t abandoned him.