[{"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-5":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},1473380,1922,"Chapter 5: Running Man","rebirth-before-apocalypse-my-whole-family-are-bi-chapter-5",5,"\u003Cp>Leng Yebai felt a tinge of regret, clearly having been trapped for many days together in the dream. Why hadn’t he asked for her name in advance?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pressed his temples again, took a deep breath, and thought to himself that he was losing his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just a dream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could the people in the dream be real?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leng Yebai slowly exhaled while standing by the window of the building, looking down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Downstairs, people hustled and bustled, just like every day, with everyone busy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Leng Yebai’s eyes widened, and he stepped forward, his eyes almost pressed against the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Below, a girl walked past the building, chatting and laughing with a young boy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The outlines were blurry; Leng Yebai couldn’t even see her eyes, yet his heart raced uncontrollably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl’s face, so familiar, was etched in his mind; he had seen it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that absurd dream!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She said, \"Why don’t we die together?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leng Yebai glanced deeply at the girl down below, then strode out of the office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he walked, he began to run.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elevator was still on the first floor; he was on the eighteenth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leng Yebai couldn’t wait for the elevator to come up; he rushed towards the stairwell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His heart was pounding violently, but he didn’t know why.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took three or four steps at a time, yet there was still a long way down the stairs ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the first time, Leng Yebai found this building too tall and the stairs too long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His suit restricted his movements, so he unbuttoned the suit jacket with one hand, holding it instead, without pausing his steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sixteenth floor, tenth floor, fifth floor...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time Leng Yebai reached the first floor, his stern face was covered in sweat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"President Leng, may I assist you with something?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The security guard cautiously asked the president who had just burst out of the stairwell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leng Yebai replied coldly without stopping, striding quickly towards the exit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The security guard scratched his head, casting a puzzled glance at the stairwell, then at the normally functioning elevator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The elevator isn’t broken. What’s President Leng in such a hurry for?\" the guard murmured softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>President Leng was the most serious person in the whole building; he had never seen him so uncomposed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the entrance of the building, Leng Yebai scanned the doorway swiftly, holding his jacket like a hawk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl from before was nowhere to be seen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"President Leng, may I ask you—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A person, surprised, glanced at the gasping Leng Yebai and quickly approached him for conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was just a small employee at Wangyang Company, thinking that if he caught the president’s eye, his future would surely brighten!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Step aside!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leng Yebai shot a cold glance at the man who approached him, striding in the direction the girl had just gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man was frightened by Leng Yebai’s icy stare and stood still on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leng Yebai, ignoring the bewildered looks from others, focused intently ahead, unbothered by his image as he sprinted through the street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his striking features and professional suit exuding a cool, god-like allure,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>such an outstanding man running through the streets naturally drew a lot of attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leng Yebai paid no mind to the stares, moving faster and faster, eyes locked forward, always feeling his pace was too slow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the building opposite Wangyang Company, Bai Yifan curiously watched the man running below, slightly tilting his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sis, why is that person running around the street?\" Bai Yifan curiously took another look at Leng Yebai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Xiqin pushed a cart full of groceries, took a moment to glance down, only managing to catch a glimpse of a tall silhouette.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe he’s lost a pet. Don’t mind these details; go grab another cart, let’s buy more!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the more serious a man seemed, the more likely he was secretly a pet lover at home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Xiqin only gave a quick look outside before returning her eyes, sparkling, to the supermarket’s array of goods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chocolate, bread, canned goods, drinks...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Any of these were more appealing than the running man downstairs!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Obediently, Bai Yifan headed to get another cart, thinking they should take more milk powder and diapers this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seven or eight pacifiers should be sufficient!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The siblings returned with their bags full, having bought so much they needed a courier to send it home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither wanted their hands empty, each carrying two large bags of snacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shopping spree had emptied Bai Yifan’s purse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they returned home from the supermarket, Bai Yifan nudged Bai Xiqin, pointing to the entrance of the opposite building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tall figure was slowly walking back into the building, his silhouette seemed somewhat lonely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sis, he’s the runner!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Yifan whispered into Bai Xiqin’s ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Xiqin glanced at the man’s retreating back, shrugged, \"No need to run now; in the future, everyone will be running.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you can’t outpace, you become zombie fodder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Yifan sighed, holding on to the milk powder he picked, as only milk powder could soothe him now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good day President Leng!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The security captain stood up straight and greeted Leng Yebai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get today’s surveillance footage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leng Yebai massaged his temples, his usual cold face showing a hint of fatigue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was it really just a dream? Had that person been a figment of his imagination, someone who didn’t exist in the real world?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had dashed through the streets multiple times, attracting much attention, but still, he couldn’t find her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could his obsession be so deep that it became a hallucination?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, sir!\" The security captain saluted and briskly headed to the security room to collect the footage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"President Leng, do you have any instructions?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A man in a suit scratched his head, glancing secretly at the sweat on Leng Yebai’s forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The company was abuzz with stories of President Leng running wildly in broad daylight!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only a strip of clothing away from running naked!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Secretary Zhao, move my office to the first floor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leng Yebai glanced at the elevator, then made his way toward an empty room on the first floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The large window of that room faced the bustling street outside; no amount of soundproofing could shut out the noise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, it was directly opposite a large chain supermarket, with the hustle and bustle outside easily disrupting office ambiance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This office had been vacant, and nobody thought such a cold person as President Leng would choose to work there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Secretary Zhao, puzzled, watched Leng Yebai’s back, quickly agreeing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"President Leng, I’ll get on it right away!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying so, Secretary Zhao jogged over to the elevator to wait for a ride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Xiqin and Bai Yifan slumped on the couch, surrounded by piles of snacks, their feet nestled among bags of rice, flour, and oil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a wave of her hand, Bai Xiqin stored all the food in the space, and the two disappeared from their spots.\u003C\u002Fp>",1164,"2026-06-06T03:09:16.526Z",1,"novelbin.me","cf9ea4b50a15ffd19df00159940ddadbcf60cdf7ce12cc5efde4e606aa25c719","rebirth-before-apocalypse-my-whole-family-are-bi-chapter-6","rebirth-before-apocalypse-my-whole-family-are-bi-chapter-4",514,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frebirth-before-apocalypse-my-whole-family-are-bi-cover.jpg"]