Chapter 9

As the raindrops fell, Shi Ruoyu realized he was a pitiful soul, fearing what he feared the most. Ye Yizhou had just mentioned that there were a large number of zombies gathered at the supermarket, and as a result, Miss Xiao was trapped inside.

On the phone, Miss Xiao, perhaps sensing his hesitation, angrily said, "If you dare not come to save me, I'll tell Zheng Yiyi that those words were from you!"

Shi Ruoyu let out a sigh, unable to laugh or cry, and said, "You still remember that old thing?!"

Only the two of them knew the secret: Shi Ruoyu and Xiao Wanqing were not just a simple doctor-patient relationship (Xiao Wanqing still refused to admit she was sick). They had known each other for many years, growing up together in a special circle in the capital city, and were good friends. This was one of the reasons why Miss Xiao chose the Beixi Mental Hospital, and why the Xiao family did not oppose it.

Back then, they had a common friend named Zheng Yiyi, an unremarkable and chubby girl. Not long ago, she lamented online, "I'm almost twenty-five, and I don't want to be a 'leftover woman' anymore. I hope a handsome and rich monk will appear soon and take me away!"

Originally, this was a sad cry from a leftover woman, and the chubby girl hoped to gain a lot of sympathy and have people help her find a match. However, this beautiful wish was completely ruined by a single anonymous comment from Shi Ruoyu.

Shi Ruoyu left a comment on the sofa: "Forget it, you're not the type to attract a 'monk'!"

Zheng Yiyi was so angry that she searched everywhere, determined to find and eliminate that bastard!

Returning to the main topic, when Xiao Wanqing brought up the old matter, Shi Ruoyu wasn't afraid of her threat. Who knew if Zheng Yiyi was still alive? He just felt a wave of sorrow, suddenly thinking about how big the disaster caused by the virus was, and whether these old friends were still okay, and whether his parents were safe.

Seeing his silence, Miss Xiao laughed heartlessly and said, "Scared, huh? Afraid of being chased by Zheng Yiyi? Come and save me quickly!" Then, without a care, she hung up the phone.

Speaking of Xiao Wanqing, Shi Ruoyu felt a bit regretful. This girl was not only a beautiful and wealthy lady, but also a genius, with both talent and beauty. It was truly a pity that such a beloved lady had become mentally ill, causing many people to sigh. Many people even inquired about what kind of shock Miss Xiao had experienced to become so strange.

This question remained a mystery.

No matter what, whether as an old acquaintance or a patient, Miss Xiao had to be saved! Shi Ruoyu glanced at the three patients behind him and made up his mind. He was a person with special abilities, and perhaps he could handle a large wave of zombies and have a chance of survival, but the three of them were just ordinary people, and if anything happened...

Thinking of this, he sighed and patted Ren Guobin's shoulder, saying, "A female comrade from our organization is trapped in the supermarket. I plan to go and save her. Comrade Guobin, please take care of Old Ye and Wenting for me. Find a safe place nearby to hide, and I'll come back for you. Wenting still has a phone, and maybe we can use it to contact each other if we're lucky."

Ren Guobin, with a serious look, said, "What kind of person do you think I am? We'll go together! Since we've committed to this national liberation cause, I've long put life and death aside. It's just a pity I haven't mastered the skill of tearing apart enemies with my bare hands, or I'd show you right now..."

Ye Yizhou didn't say anything, but he nodded at Shi Ruoyu, clearly indicating his willingness to go with him.

Shi Ruoyu then turned to Shen Wenting, who was playing with her phone. She glared at him fiercely and said, "I have to watch you! Who will fix my phone if you run away? Don't even think about it!"

Finally, he picked up A Chou, who immediately stuck out his tongue and licked his neck a few times. Shi Ruoyu gently stroked him and said seriously, "A Chou, thank you for being with us through thick and thin!"

A Chou, of course, didn't understand his words, but Ye Yizhou took him over and growled a few words in his ear. Soon, A Chou turned to Shi Ruoyu and barked a few times, pointing at someone's backpack with his paw... Ye Yizhou stammered, "A Chou says to give him some cookies..."

Shi Ruoyu was speechless. He indeed had a pack of animal cookies in his bag, A Chou's favorite...

After feeding the dog some cookies, Shi Ruoyu packed his bag and stood up. He felt a surge of blood in his veins and raised his hand, saying, "Alright! Since everyone has decided to follow me, let's die together if we must. Let's go to the supermarket and save Miss Xiao!"

Beixi Town was small, so the supermarket wasn't far, just a few hundred meters away. Don't imagine it as a huge supermarket like in big cities; it was just a bit larger than a convenience store, a medium-sized supermarket at best.

When they were less than a hundred meters from the supermarket, a strong smell of blood hit their noses. No wonder A Chou knew something was wrong from a distance.

Shi Ruoyu looked from afar and felt a chill. He saw a dense crowd of mindless zombies wandering around the supermarket entrance! Fortunately, the iron gate was closed, and these zombies didn't seem to be trying to break in. It was a mystery how Miss Xiao managed to stay safe.

On the way, Shi Ruoyu pondered why the zombies had gathered here. Later, he realized the logic: zombies chased living people, and in the apocalypse, the first instinct was to run to the supermarket for supplies. Therefore, it made sense that the zombies would also gather there.

However, now wasn't the time to think about this. The closer they got to the supermarket, the more zombies there were. They were currently hiding in a motorcycle repair shop. To establish a foothold, the four of them quickly eliminated at least six or seven zombies without making too much noise to avoid attracting the attention of the main zombie force at the supermarket.

Fortunately, they cooperated well, especially Ren Guobin, who had learned a lot from TV. Under his command, Shi Ruoyu, Ye Yizhou, and Shen Wenting stood back-to-back, watching each other's backs and attacking from different angles. A Chou sneaked around and attacked, while the zombies just charged blindly. The scattered ones were quickly eliminated.

As for Shen Wenting, she was completely out of control, charging ahead and fighting fiercely. She at least knew to follow Shi Ruoyu's direction to avoid getting lost.

After successfully occupying the repair shop, Ren Guobin took out a pair of binoculars, surprisingly. He looked through them and said seriously, "Comrade Zecheng, I don't think we can attack the front door. There are at least a hundred enemies there. The only way is through the back door... There are only a few enemies there. We can circle around from the small forest outside and reach the back door. We just don't know if the back door is open. If it's locked from the inside, we need an insider to help us."

It had to be said that Ren Guobin, as long as he didn't get dizzy or think about sitting on a sofa to kill the Japanese, was indeed a reliable strategist.

As for the insider, it was easy. Shi Ruoyu immediately called Xiao Wanqing back. Fortunately, both their phones still had power, and the mobile signal was still working. He explained the plan to Miss Xiao, who immediately said the back door was locked from the inside. She would open it when they sang "The Most Dazzling National Style."

Shi Ruoyu immediately scolded her, "Singing? Just knock on the door, and I'll open it. Don't worry, zombies don't have such high standards; they never knock!"

After settling the matter with Miss Xiao, the four of them ate some food. Ren Guobin, excited about the upcoming action, searched the repair shop for tools, looking for a powerful weapon. His previous DIY bayonet had been destroyed by the turkey head.

Ye Yizhou, as usual, took out a poster of Dami and prayed, then carefully put it away and started to bandage his wounds. A Chou stayed by his side, occasionally helping with his paws... This dog was almost invincible.

Shen Wenting wandered around the repair shop, looking for a corner to sleep. Shi Ruoyu immediately realized she was looking for a place to rest and quickly pulled her aside, saying that the battle would be intense and he needed her help. Now wasn't the time to sleep!

Shen Wenting glared at him fiercely, extremely annoyed by his refusal to let her sleep. Shi Ruoyu had no choice but to chat with her during this brief rest.

He thought for a moment and found a topic, "Wenting, why do you particularly hate white things?"

Shen Wenting looked disgusted and coldly said, "I just hate them, stop nagging..."

Shi Ruoyu wasn't giving up. As a professional psychiatrist, he knew the best way to treat her schizophrenia was to find the cause and the origin of each personality.

He thought for a moment and said, "Wenting, do you know you have two selves?"

Shen Wenting didn't answer directly, but her slight smile told Shi Ruoyu the answer: she did know!

Shi Ruoyu wasn't surprised. This could be guessed from her ability to share memories, a rare phenomenon in schizophrenia.

He was lost in thought when Shen Wenting suddenly said fiercely, "That person doesn't represent me! Weak! Incompetent! Just whining. If it weren't for her insistence on eating fish that day, our parents wouldn't have died!"

Shi Ruoyu was taken aback. From her tone, it seemed this new personality had already existed during the earthquake! The experts at their hospital had speculated that this new personality was created out of extreme resentment during the robbery.

Seizing the opportunity, Shi Ruoyu asked, "Who taught you your martial arts?"

Shen Wenting rolled her eyes and didn't answer. Shi Ruoyu knew he needed patience with patients and didn't press further, changing the topic to, "Can you help me apply some medicine on my back?"

He waited patiently for a few seconds, and finally, Shen Wenting reluctantly nodded.

Shen Wenting's small hands on his back made him feel very comfortable. Even this altered personality was gentle when applying the medicine...

Just as he was enjoying it, he heard the little girl mutter behind him, "Good thing you're not too white, or I'd kill you!"

This made Shi Ruoyu feel a chill down his spine. It seemed he had just narrowly escaped death...