[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-rebirth-before-apocalypse-my-whole-family-are-bi":3,"chapter-rebirth-before-apocalypse-my-whole-family-are-bi-rebirth-before-apocalypse-my-whole-family-are-bi-chapter-157":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Rebirth before Apocalypse: My Whole Family are Bigshots!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1473796,1922,"Chapter 157: Not Close with Him","rebirth-before-apocalypse-my-whole-family-are-bi-chapter-157",157,"\u003Cp>\"Out to see a friend off, what are you doing here?\" Bai Xiqin smiled at Zhang Yiming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yiming looked gently into Bai Xiqin’s dark eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those eyes curved slightly towards him, and two shallow dimples appeared on her fair face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, Zhang Yiming thought he had returned to the time before the apocalypse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if they were still seniors about to graduate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, he was eagerly planning to confess the feelings he’d hidden in his heart on graduation day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yiming’s eyes dimmed slightly, though his face maintained a gentle smile, his whole demeanor exuding a melancholic vibe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leng Yebai stood calmly in front of Bai Xiqin, speaking with composure, \"What a coincidence, Xiao Ming, are you here looking for someone?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We’ve already saved the person, just need your crystal core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yiming’s gentle face twitched ever so slightly at the sight of Leng Yebai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For some unknown reason, every time he saw Leng Yebai, he felt at a loss for words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, looking for someone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yiming lowered his gaze slightly, pretending not to recognize Fan Tangtang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fan Tangtang had already been exposed; he couldn’t be discovered. No matter what, he couldn’t let Xiao Niu know he was—a zombie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Zhang, are you looking for me?\" Fan Tangtang blinked, asking timidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The aura around Brother Zhang made him scared, but Brother Zhang was indeed a good zombie, helping him a lot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yiming raised his eyes, a gentle gaze mixed with a hint of warning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who is this little girl, do I know you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Zhang Yiming wore a smile, Fan Tangtang silently took a step back, shivering slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just a few days, Brother Zhang’s aura had become even more frightening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fan Tangtang was just a six-year-old child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought that wearing a pink princess dress and a beautiful wig would make Brother Zhang not recognize him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Zhang, it’s me, Tangtang!\" Fan Tangtang tried to pull a sincere smile, \"We used to live together, remember?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fan Tangtang worried that if he hid his identity and Brother Zhang couldn’t tell, he’d be punished when they got back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, he confessed his identity decisively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t sure if it was his imagination, but after confessing, Brother Zhang’s aura became even more intimidating to zombies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, it’s Tangtang!\" Zhang Yiming’s gentle face showed a trace of surprise, \"With your outfit today, I really didn’t recognize you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yiming’s face suggested he and Fan Tangtang were only barely acquainted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Zhang, is Grandpa still at our house?\" Fan Tangtang continued to break the facade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t seen Grandpa in days; Grandpa should miss him, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Xiqin looked at Zhang Yiming in surprise, \"You live together?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Fan Tangtang was a good zombie, living together still required caution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fan Tangtang was too young to understand the consequences if humans were scratched by his nails.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like last night, when Leng Yebai was almost scratched by Fan Tangtang’s nails.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We shared an abandoned factory to live in, not that familiar.\" Zhang Yiming maintained a gentle smile, though the corners of his mouth were a bit forced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fan Tangtang scratched his head, confused about what it took to be considered familiar with Brother Zhang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Fan Tangtang was about to speak again, an invisible pressure directly exerted itself on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fan Tangtang staggered slightly, his pupils constricting, unable to stop himself from trembling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though he was already a zombie, he couldn’t withstand someone of Brother Zhang’s level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tangtang, what’s wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Meiling quickly supported the staggering Fan Tangtang, her face full of urgency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fan Tangtang shrank his neck, reluctantly pulling a forced smile, glancing surreptitiously at Zhang Yiming’s refined smile, and silently retreated another step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nah, it’s nothing, I might just be hungry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fan Tangtang stammered, then clutched Hu Meiling’s arm, hiding his fair little face behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brother Zhang was too scary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was really afraid that if he said something else, he might explode on the spot!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Meiling’s face stiffened slightly. Her son was hungry, but she couldn’t feed him humans!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fan Liping rubbed his chin, deciding they should raise some live chickens and ducks for his son in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Xiqin glanced at Fan Tangtang, then at Zhang Yiming, hesitant to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Zhang Yiming didn’t know Fan Tangtang was a zombie, and something unexpected happened, he might get infected one day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you ask Leng Yebai to help save Tangtang?\" Bai Xiqin lowered her voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had heard from Leng Yebai that Zhang Yiming paid a high price for Leng Yebai to rescue a child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, how could she tactfully tell him that Fan Tangtang was a zombie?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t discrimination; Fan Tangtang was too young and immature. If he accidentally scratched Zhang Yiming, and he turned into a howling zombie himself, that would be bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, we lived in an abandoned factory, and when he didn’t return recently, his grandpa got quite worried, so I asked Uncle Leng to help find him.\" Zhang Yiming lowered his eyes slightly, glancing at Leng Yebai briefly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doesn’t even know how to keep a client’s secret, deduct one crystal core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leng Yebai: ...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, so you guys...\" Bai Xiqin scratched her head, unsure of what to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m just helping Grandpa Fan find a child. Once found, that’s it. I’m not really familiar with him, just lending a hand.\" Zhang Yiming maintained a gentle demeanor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Xiqin breathed a slight sigh of relief; as long as they weren’t living together permanently, it was fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fan couple exchanged glances, gripping Fan Tangtang’s small hand tightly. Their faces showed a brief moment of discomfort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fan Tangtang’s grandpa had been bitten by a zombie on the day of the apocalypse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, he had been with Tangtang all along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their hearts felt complicated; had their father become a zombie just like Tangtang?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If so, it might be the best outcome, with both son and father appearing just like humans, as if the apocalypse never existed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, they worried if their father would blame them for abandoning him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had many questions for Fan Tangtang, but didn’t voice them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They still didn’t know what kind of person this Brother Zhang was, and feared that if he found out Tangtang’s identity, he might report it to a safe base.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They clearly understood their son’s existence would cause a stir among all survivors, so they had to be extremely cautious for his sake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tangtang, your grandpa should still be waiting for you at that abandoned factory. You go on ahead; I have other matters to attend to,\" Zhang Yiming smiled gently at Fan Tangtang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Acting as though he wasn’t familiar with him at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fan Tangtang nodded obediently, wearing his pink princess dress, appearing even more demure than a princess on TV.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s go, Leng Yebai and I will take you there,\" Bai Xiqin smiled at Fan Tangtang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fan Tangtang was still in a state where he could be taken away at any time; since the Fan family and her own family were so fated, taking them back was no trouble, just a bit more walking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, sister.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fan Tangtang flashed a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He always felt that when his sister spoke, Brother Zhang’s oppressive aura would significantly ease up!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t have anything else going on either, let’s go together!\" Zhang Yiming smiled warmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leng Yebai glanced at Zhang Yiming, giving him a stern look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t forget the crystal core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yiming pretended not to see, slowly riding a motorcycle alongside the group.\u003C\u002Fp>",1257,"2026-06-06T03:09:16.805Z",1,"novelbin.me","a1f77fc79f24740ee1bbe8391cbb6532d7652757e37d3afd77e983a40f0351a1","rebirth-before-apocalypse-my-whole-family-are-bi-chapter-158","rebirth-before-apocalypse-my-whole-family-are-bi-chapter-156",514,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frebirth-before-apocalypse-my-whole-family-are-bi-cover.jpg"]