[{"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-40":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},1473415,1922,"Chapter 40: Suspect","rebirth-before-apocalypse-my-whole-family-are-bi-chapter-40",40,"\u003Cp>The old man staggered in one direction, his clouded eyes looking ahead as he continued to search for his only relative.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Yifan glanced sympathetically at the old man, his fingers tightening slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I must improve my superpower well, for the sake of protecting my family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Meeting, meeting! Everyone come to the yard for a meeting!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of the loudspeaker blared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone headed towards the yard of the wind turbine factory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Captain Zhu and five officers stood at the forefront, looking solemn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uncle Wang stood sleepily to the side, seemingly having just climbed out of bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yesterday, monsters attacked us, and we lost more than a dozen people to their claws. To be prepared for next time, we must take turns on duty,\" Captain Zhu explained the duty rules with a serious expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seven teams were set up in total to take turns on duty; men aged twenty to fifty must participate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd had just survived a calamity, and no one objected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s all for survival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Does everyone understand?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Captain Zhu asked the crowd sternly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The men responded in a uniquely firm, resonant voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, I have a question!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uncle Wang timidly raised his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s the question?\" Captain Zhu’s expression softened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They managed to escape S City relying on Uncle Wang’s garbage truck, so while Captain Zhu could be stern with others, he was always friendly to Uncle Wang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When did we get attacked by monsters? Why didn’t I know?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uncle Wang looked puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Last night, he slept soundly in the garbage truck driver’s seat, not hearing a single thing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd: ...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uncle Wang sure has great sleep quality!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Last night, the monster almost ripped the sky apart, yet Uncle Wang’s sleep remained unaffected!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Has anyone seen my Duoduo?\" An old man suddenly ran to the front with a plastic bag containing egg custard, \"If you see her, tell her it’s time to eat! Come back quickly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd looked at the wrinkle-faced old man and sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s been all night; it’s unlikely she’ll be found.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uncle Wang grabbed the pale-faced old man and urgently asked, \"Did your child go missing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She’s gone...\" The old man looked filled with self-blame, tears streaming down his cloudy eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then let’s hurry and find her! What does your child look like?\" Uncle Wang slapped his thigh, instantly deciding to help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She’s beautiful...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man mumbled a few words and then continued searching the area for his granddaughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"His child was wearing a blue down jacket!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zhengxuan rubbed his sore waist and said something to Uncle Wang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zhengxuan had been helping with the search since early morning, so much that his waist was about to give out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Got it! I’ll help look too!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uncle Wang also joined the search party.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the old man’s plight, some kind-hearted people rejoined the search effort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They searched until noon but found nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By midday, those searching for the child caught three plump rabbits in the wheat field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Captain Zhu found something like a large iron pot from the wind turbine factory to use as a pot, set it up in the yard, and began to cook the rabbits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without any diverse seasonings, they opened instant noodles and poured in the spice packets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Steam bubbled from the pot, attracting many children.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The children eagerly watched the rabbit meat in the pot, drooling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the apocalypse, with water and power outages, hot meat was a rare treat!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man also ran to the yard, repeatedly checking the faces of the kids there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With dozens of kids, he scrutinized each innocent face carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hoped his granddaughter would be among them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His granddaughter also loved meat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After searching again and again, in the end, his granddaughter was nowhere to be seen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man didn’t leave the yard, believing his granddaughter’s nose was keen, and she’d come over if she smelled the meat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like before, every time he finished stewing meat, his granddaughter would come hurriedly for a bite at the exact moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rabbit meat was quickly cooked, and each child received a big piece, while the adults got a small piece each.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three plump rabbits, divided among five hundred people, provided tiny pieces of meat, barely enough to fill a gap in the teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least the broth could warm their stomachs, as everyone clutched their bowls of broth, drinking noisily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man’s eyes were tightly fixed on everyone coming to get the broth, examining even the adults as carefully as the children.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if his granddaughter could have grown into an adult overnight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You, where did you take my Duoduo?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man suddenly widened his eyes and lunged at a middle-aged man, gripping his clothes tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who are you? You must be mistaken!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged man extended his hand to push him away, trying to separate himself from the old man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the old man’s strength seemed greater than his; no matter how much he pushed, the old man’s grip remained firm on his clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That... the hairband on your wrist, it’s my Duoduo’s!\" The old man’s tear-filled eyes focused on the hairband on the middle-aged man’s wrist, \"I bought it for her!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hairband was plain black, without any embellishments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His granddaughter disliked flashy items, much to his frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He always intended to dress his granddaughter like a little princess, yet the little princess disliked anything gaudy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What nonsense are you saying? This is my wife’s!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged man’s expression remained unchanged, as he reached out to push the old man away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop it!\" Uncle Wang appeared from nowhere, glaring at the middle-aged man, \"Where exactly did you get this thing from?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uncle Wang stood beside the middle-aged man, grabbing him as if he were the main suspect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hurry up and talk, and we’ll let you go after you explain!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zhengxuan stood on the other side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This really is something left by my wife who passed away,\" the middle-aged man explained helplessly, raising his hand to show the crowd the hairband, \"Everyone, look, these hairbands are everywhere on the streets!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd glanced at the hairband on the middle-aged man’s wrist before quickly losing interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps the old man was overly worried and mistrusted everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These hairbands, you could buy a whole batch for ten bucks, very common.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elderly Sir, he’s the wind turbine factory engineer, He Yunxi. He’s not from our S City, so it’s unlikely he would take your child for no reason,\" Captain Zhu glanced at the middle-aged man, recognized him, and stepped forward to speak up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged man slightly lowered his gaze, a slight grin flashing in his eyes, but when he looked at Captain Zhu, he appeared grateful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Captain Zhu is right, I’ve never even seen Duoduo, how could I possibly have kidnapped her?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Yunxi looked at the old man with an innocent expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Impossible, I bought this for my granddaughter!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man wouldn’t let go of He Yunxi’s clothes, a fierce glint bursting from his clouded eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if determined to fight if he didn’t bring back his granddaughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old chap, are you sure you didn’t make a mistake?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uncle Wang scratched his head, glancing at the hairband on He Yunxi’s wrist, slightly unsure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such items have no distinguishing marks, making it difficult to identify whose it is!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps, the old man had truly made a mistake?\u003C\u002Fp>",1234,"2026-06-06T03:09:16.526Z",1,"novelbin.me","4e63ec7d12012c7642e51359a83a70aa3e0e9aa0b9f947740752c43df8b9f640","rebirth-before-apocalypse-my-whole-family-are-bi-chapter-41","rebirth-before-apocalypse-my-whole-family-are-bi-chapter-39",514,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frebirth-before-apocalypse-my-whole-family-are-bi-cover.jpg"]