Rebirth: Leading Families to Survive in the Apocalypse

Inside the S City Base Hospital.

Moli watched Lian Ze grow paler each day with increasing worry, but all she could do now was study nutrition recipes.

Lian Ze, Lian Zongren, and Luo Yan's family of three had been transfusing blood to Lian Jiyue for a month straight.

Sometimes she really thought Lian Jiyue was pretty lucky. Not only do all three have compatible blood types, but as family, they are each willing to give him their blood without complaint.

The treatment plan developed by Lian Ze and Yao Yi was, in her opinion, simple and rough, which was to perform blood transfusions on Lian Jiyue until the cells in his body resisted the intense virus. However, after multiple test trials, it was found that the blood Lian Jiyue received at this stage could only be from blood relatives.

Months ago, with the small zombie virus detection instrument brought by Shi Ran, Lian Ze refashioned it into a more convenient and precise instrument and discovered the presence of zombie virus antibodies in Lian Jiyue's body.

At that time, she thought humanity was about to be saved, but Lian Ze showed no happiness at all, merely stating:

"Not all virus antibodies are beneficial to the human body; some simply indicate that someone has been infected with the virus."

A pot of fragrant chicken soup with little mushrooms was done simmering. Moli took a deep breath to savor the rich aroma, then opened three food containers and divided the meat and soup into them.

Xu Mingzhi, the Director of the Base Hospital, was aware of the current situation with Lian Ze's family, and after discussing with Liang Jiuhui, decided to provide one specially bred chicken from the base every week for free to Lian Ze's family, and this was already the third for this month.

"Thank you for your hard work, Moli,"

In the hospital, Luo Yan gratefully accepted the food box and said.

"Auntie, you're working hard too, having to work every day and still care for Big Brother Lian."

Moli quickly set the prepared meal on the round table next to them, as these days, she often had meals there together with Lian Ze's family.

"I'm fine, I actually feel quite fulfilled being able to work and earn a bit."

Luo Yan revealed a long-lost smile. Since Lin Tianhui went to the Y District for support, she transitioned from a temporary to an official healer at the hospital. Zongren would take care of Lian Jiyue during her work hours, and she would take over after getting off work, leading simple yet busy days.

As they talked, Lian Zongren also entered with a large bag, accompanied by Lian Ze.

"Moli, come on in, today Heart Talk Store sent us so much food again, let's eat together."

Lian Zongren's voice reverberated inside the hospital room, as Lian Ze periodically looked at Lian Jiyue and was pulled to the table by Moli.

"Lian Ze, eat while it's hot, then go for a walk outside with your dad. It's not good to stay inside all day."

Luo Yan handed Lian Ze a pair of chopsticks as she spoke.

As Lian Ze turned, no one noticed the silver-haired man's eyelids flutter briefly on the hospital bed.

Heart Talk Team sent a big warm pack of braised meat, along with some giant braised eggs, which according to Mao Zhihang, were mutant bird eggs they found outside.

"With everyone eating nutritional meals every day, look, I've gained quite a bit of weight on my face,"

Moli said, eyeing the table full of rich meat and eggs. The Heart Talk Team were indeed so considerate. Since Lian Jiyue was admitted to the hospital for over half a year, they would send food and supplies every two or three days, accurately providing even men's underwear and socks...

Previously, there was a little Mental Element girl in the base who always came over to deliver various women's products for Luo Yan and her. Now that she hadn't seen the girl named Qiqi in so long, she missed her quite a bit.

"I wonder how they are doing over there."

Lian Zongren also said.

"Before Tianhui left, she said it would either be every three months or six months. Maybe they'll be back soon during this period."

Time is the best cure, and Luo Yan can now calmly face Lian Zongren, although apart from the daily interactions, there was nothing more.

...

Inside the former M Peak Management Office in Y District, Tang Xue sighed again as she leaned on the wall and walked out.

For the past six months, their research at M Peak had never stopped. The researchers from the Research Department, brought by her and Chang Xuan, were also working day and night, even having climbed M Peak several times.

However, among them, four researchers turned into zombies without warning while climbing M Peak...

Therefore, during this period, she strictly prohibited anyone from climbing M Peak again, even rejecting the Heart Talk Team's offer to help explore.

"Here you go,"

A cup of peach juice was handed over, surprising Tang Xue—it was Su Jin.

"You're back,"

Tang Xue accepted the peach juice and sat on a long bench at the entrance.

"Yes, we came to ask if you have enough samples. We happen to have some free days in the coming days,"

Su Jin asked.

They would periodically go towards M Peak to collect soil or mutated plant samples for Tang Xue and her team for daily tests and research.

"Then it's a bother to you all..."

Seeing Tang Xue's hesitant look, Su Jin glanced towards the laboratory door and said:

"It will definitely be difficult initially. We all want to discover the origin of this virus soon; at least then, future life will have direction. It's been half a year, and you should believe in us by now."

"But for Old Zhang and the others... you all have families, and I really don't want you to take risks,"

Tang Xue said guiltily. Those four researchers were also her colleagues, and after they consecutively turned into zombies, she was crushed for a long time, always feeling like her research direction was incorrect. Without others' support, she wouldn't know if she should persist.

"Tang Xue, can we take it slowly?"

Su Jin patted Tang Xue's thin back and sighed. Aside from those who advanced among the Special Ability Users, Tang Xue was perhaps the one who had changed the most over the past six months.

The once high-spirited her, without finding direction in her research here and the departure of colleagues, seemed to have aged a decade.

"Thank you, Su Jin,"

Tang Xue felt that she was being encouraged; during this time, both Su Jin and Heart Talk had given her tremendous support.

Seeing Tang Xue's expression return to its former state, Su Jin also smiled, and the two leaned against the lab's hallway, having a leisurely chat...

It wasn't until the afternoon that Su Jin returned to the Heart Talk Team's residence, which was also a residential area for staff members inside the M Peak Management Office. Though the house was crude, everyone lived in tranquility for the past six months.

"Su Jin, why are you back so late? Lu Hao burned this piece of meat I was trying to cook, it's completely inedible,"

Kou Ning complained; his daily joy was now going out hunting mutant animals, then bringing them back to be skinned and prepared by Su Jin.

Although Su Jin had never cooked in front of him, every hot piece of meat she served became his favorite. Once, a dish of mutant wolf meat with cumin even tasted like long-forgotten mutton to him!