Chapter 527: Dead, Yet Still Alive

Looking at the blurry figure in the ice coffin, Leng Yebai wasn’t as sad as imagined.

A faint smile hung on his face.

He thought, if the person inside was conscious, she’d probably want to see his smile, not him sobbing before the ice coffin.

Silence.

Leng Yebai stood there for a long time. From the beginning to when he turned and stood beside Bai Xiqin, he hadn’t spoken a word.

"Alright, you’ve seen her, now hurry and go to sleep, it’s too late, kids shouldn’t stay up too late."

The Base Commander waved at Bai Xiqin and Leng Yebai, indicating they could leave.

Before their son was born, the Base Commander and his wife discussed many considerations about raising children.

One of them was to ensure children develop the habit of going to bed early and waking up early.

Leng Yebai took one last, deep look at the blurry figure in the ice coffin before quietly walking toward the exit, holding Bai Xiqin’s finger.

The Base Commander didn’t come out; he was still inside.

As Bai Xiqin exited the hidden underground door, she vaguely heard the Base Commander muttering to himself.

Probably talking to his wife about the happenings in the apocalypse.

It was much warmer outside than the basement, so Bai Xiqin returned the blanket to the nearby room and left the castle-like villa with Leng Yebai.

Under the moonlight, they walked side by side.

The moonlight cast over their faces, handsome for him, pretty for her.

Leng Yebai looked dotingly at Bai Xiqin in the moonlight, occasionally reaching out to gently brush away her bangs.

Consider it taking his wife to meet the parents; he had stayed at the Bai Family for quite some time.

So, does this count as both sets of parents meeting, and being very pleased with each other?

"What are you thinking about?" Bai Xiqin tilted her head to look at Leng Yebai.

"I’m thinking, if she hadn’t... passed away, it would be great." Leng Yebai whispered.

Then she would know he has a lovely, pretty daughter-in-law for years.

Then Xiao Niu would have one more person who loves her.

"Luckily, it’s not too late, at least you found your dad!" Bai Xiqin patted Leng Yebai’s shoulder, her eyes gleaming with mischief, "Your dad is really wealthy!"

Leng Yebai blinked, "Money doesn’t mean much now, does it decide the status of being wealthy?"

So, calling him dad, they must first see if he has the wealth for dowry!

With his aloof nature, Leng Yebai never easily called someone dad.

Unless he was very rich.

Very, very rich.

"The Base Commander must be very wealthy!" Bai Xiqin thought seriously.

He’s the one who can casually eliminate hordes of Zombie Dogs, harvesting Crystal Cores should be no trouble for him!

"You have to see it with your own eyes!" Leng Yebai’s lips curved slightly.

Can’t call him dad for nothing, and not even get Crystal Cores as dowry?

Too much of a loss; Leng Yebai typically wouldn’t do such things.

Returning to the bus, Leng Yebai and Bai Xiqin said good night and returned to their beds to sleep.

But with little emotion on his face, Leng Yebai couldn’t sleep that night, even though he hadn’t slept the night before, today he felt no drowsiness.

After Bai Xiqin and the company left the basement, in the cold basement, the Base Commander didn’t seem to want to leave.

Not sure where, but he dragged out a small stool, quietly watching the blurry figure in the ice coffin.

In his hand, he clutched a Crystal Core that flickered faintly blue, containing terrifying energy.

"Zombie King really is a miraculous creature, dead, yet still alive."

The Base Commander’s voice was low, looking toward the ice coffin with a trace of longing.

What he is longing for, only he knows.

...

The next day.

When Bai Zhengxuan opened the bus door, the Base Commander had already washed the bus exterior.

Completed what he hadn’t finished last night.

"Oh! Base Commander, I have Water Ability, doesn’t need this much trouble!"

Bai Zhengxuan looked at the soaked Base Commander, surprised, handed him a tissue.

"It’s alright! Nothing else to do!"

While speaking, the Base Commander kept glancing inside the bus.

"How about you come in for a seat first? Xiao Fan is freshening up, others will wake up soon, I need to go out with Old Wang and Old Liu to gather supplies!"

Bai Zhengxuan grinned, shaking three pork and scallion dumplings in hand.

The so-called gathering supplies is essentially going out for fun.

"Alright!"

The Base Commander nodded vigorously, stepping inside the bus.

Bai Zhengxuan gleefully watched the Base Commander’s back before climbing into the green garbage truck’s driver seat, its engine roaring.

Finally, the three giants could go out together for "supplies" again!

No lack of food; they’re just looking, just playing~ just having fun!

So when Leng Yebai and Bai Xiqin went to the first-floor living room to eat, they saw the cheerful Base Commander.

"Morning!"

The Base Commander waved at Bai Xiqin, giving a big smile.

"Morning!"

Bai Xiqin didn’t hold back her smile.

"Morning!"

The Base Commander again flashed a smile at Leng Yebai.

Leng Yebai glanced at the Base Commander, barely nodding, without more of a response.

Seeing Leng Yebai’s gesture widened the Base Commander’s smile.

Seems the possibility of Leng Yebai recognizing him as dad isn’t impossible!

Thinking that, the Base Commander became even more attentive.

"Any plans today?" The Base Commander spoke proudly, "There are many beautiful places nearby, if you want to go, don’t worry about Zombies, I’ll protect you!"

The Base Commander’s tone and gestures akin to a father speaking to a three-year-old, showing off how cool dad is!

Yet, Leng Yebai isn’t three!

Subconsciously, the Base Commander treated Leng Yebai like a kid.

There he was, holding a bowl, blowing on the warm porridge for Leng Yebai.

Afraid of scorching him while eating.

"Here, have some porridge!"

The Base Commander set the porridge in front of Leng Yebai.

"I don’t like porridge."

Leng Yebai glanced at the porridge infused with the Base Commander’s saliva, feeling his face twitch.

"Then, have some bread!"

The Base Commander pushed bread closer to Leng Yebai.

Feeling annoyed, this kid’s so picky; if he were young, and forgetful, no grudges would be held, a good thrashing would fix picky eating.

"We’ve eaten, we’re heading out!"

Leng Yebai hurriedly pocketed some eggs, handed Bai Xiqin a hot red potato, then pulled her along toward the outside.

"Hey—you haven’t eaten yet!"

The Base Commander rose to chase after them, catching a glimpse of Leng Yebai pedaling a bicycle with Bai Xiqin, fast.

The Base Commander didn’t hesitate, swiftly pulling out the key to his small electric bike from his pocket.

The small electric bike parked beside the bus might be small, but its power sufficient, carrying the Base Commander racing after Leng Yebai.

"Son, you haven’t eaten enough for breakfast, why go out and play? You need to eat well!"

The Base Commander rode the electric bike alongside the bicycle.

Leng Yebai’s lips twitched slightly, pedaling a bit faster, hinting at standing while pedaling.

The bike sped, the electric bike sped too, the Base Commander almost cranked the speed to max.