[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-zombie-apocalypse-creation":3,"chapter-zombie-apocalypse-creation-zombie-apocalypse-creation-chapter-398":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Zombie Apocalypse: Creation",{"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},1886875,2510,"Chapter 398: Military Parade and Decisions","zombie-apocalypse-creation-chapter-398",398,"\u003Cp>Before Yuqi could make any moves, the sound of the door being knocked made her instantly jump out of Xiaoyun's lap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem, come in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The report, boss.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks. You can just leave it by the desk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the worker put the paper on Yuqi's desk, they quickly walked back out and closed the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qiqi——\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't call me that. I need to get back to work.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiaoyun let out a sigh, as the atmosphere was now ruined, forcing him to go back to work as he began reading the report on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the day ended, Liuqian finally called him about the money that the war bond raised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over 10 million was raised in total, more than one-tenth of the government's revenue for the entire year in a single day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Yuqi was a little surprised by the amount of money raised, but she didn't try to take it away from Xiaoyun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As promised, she only took the amount needed to fund the parade, leaving the rest for Xiaoyun to expand the military.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without any hesitation, Xiaoyun immediately ordered all the weapons that the army had requested and raised the soldier's base salary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, the war bond raised another 5 million food stamps, more than enough for Xiaoyun to put an end to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using the extra money raised, he put it all into the militia before running dry, with no money left to allocate for anything else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, he had practically solved the military budget for the entire year while still in March, albeit with a debt that he still had to pay after three months.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The day of the parade...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We'll be waiting for you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of the girls yell in excitement as Xiaoyun waves back at them before getting inside the car with Kate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Kate started up the car, several armored cars started up, surrounding Kate's car in the middle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After driving past Luoping's entrance, the group of cars headed straight to Guangzhou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thirty minutes later...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Xiaoyun's car arrived at Guangzhou's entrance, hundreds and thousands of people were already standing at the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The border guard didn't stop to check, letting the groups of cars drive straight through to the training field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So many soldiers...\" Kate murmured, as the entire field was already filled with soldiers, all standing with their rifles and equipment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After arriving at the parking lot, Kate stopped the car before getting out with Xiaoyun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soldiers in the armored car also got out, surrounding the two in the middle as they headed to the backstage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It took you long enough. You're almost late,\" Yezi pointed out after checking his phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Still five minutes before starting... Is everyone here and in position?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone is here. The police are in position.\" Yiming replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Great. Then let's go start it now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiaoyun took a deep breath as he mentally prepared to stand in front of all the soldiers on the field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when he stepped up to the front stage, he was still stunned by the number of soldiers standing before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the front to the back, everywhere he looked, a soldier stood in unison with his peers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't help but salute the soldiers before he even made the speech, causing all of the soldiers to salute back at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good morning everyone!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good morning, Commander!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the soldiers all putting their hands back down in unison, Xiaoyun could feel his heart pumping faster and faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a second, he felt himself on top of the world. Nothing could stand in his way with his loyal army.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiaoyun took another deep breath, letting the cold air cool his mind as he steadied his nerves before rallying the soldiers for the parade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Today is going to be the day. We will show our strength not just to the people we serve but to the whole world that's watching us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We had conquered cities, destroyed the zombies, and, most importantly, we saved our fellow countrymen from destruction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone, be proud of yourself! You had achieved what other people had tried over and over again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Xiaoyun took a short pause, a few soldiers clapped and turned into the entire field, bursting into cheers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You all formed the backbone of our survival. Your friends and family are all proud of you today, tomorrow, and for all eternity to come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your stories will be written in the history book and read by the future generations we protect and serve.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the crowd seemingly pumped up by the prospect of being in the textbook, Xiaoyun continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Remember, your work is the liberation that our great ancestors had once achieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They went through The War of Resistance to bring our identity and dignity to our country.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite all the difficulty, they never once said to give up... I just want to ask you all: are we going to give up?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A short silence fell into the field before yelling back in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, sir!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then, are you willing to continue the fight until all zombies in our great country are eliminated?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, sir!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the crowds of soldiers more rallied than ever, Xiaoyun knew it was time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm honored to be fighting alongside you all until victory is achieved! I announced the military parade officially begins now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd cheers reached a critical point as they raised their fist into the air with Xiaoyun, a gesture that later became famous in a photo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the cheers, the soldiers quickly got into position, letting Lingang's 1st Division go past the training field first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as the tanks and armored vehicles appeared on the pre-planned route, crowds of people started cheering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hundreds and thousands of people were standing alongside the streets, welcoming the soldiers as they drove by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of them had only recently arrived in Guangzhou as newcomers, with a minority of them who came from Luoping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, they were cheering for the soldiers alongside people from Luoping who had already devoted themselves to Xiaoyun's rules.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their faces were full of pride, and they were proud of the army that was protecting them and showing it to everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, a small fraction of the people were traders, who looked a little alerted by the military power and relieved at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiaoyun could have forcefully taken their stuff, and they wouldn't be able to do anything back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides the trader, few of them were more hidden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were spies from other factions, noting everything from the tanks to the artillery to even the number of rifles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Yueyue had a list of them, she purposely allowed them to stay after Xiaoyun found them to be harmless 'traders,' as everyone believed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After almost half an hour of soldiers marching down, they finally arrived at the open field, with even more people surrounding them watching nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soldiers get into formation as Yiming and Yezi both walk up to Xiaoyun with a glass panel that contains a flag inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiaoyun, this is your decision,\" Yiming murmured, holding onto the frame tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone is waiting.\" Yezi hurried as he started to notice the soldier getting a little impatient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right before Xiaoyun's eye were two sets of flags.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the left was held by Yezi, a completely new design symbolizing independence from the past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the right was held by Yiming, the original flag of the country they all once lived in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a decision that Xiaoyun couldn't make when planning the military parade, especially after he met up with Han Bang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The night before the parade...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Xiaoyun was about to go to sleep, resting early for tomorrow's parade, the doorbell woke everyone in the house up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After peeking at the peephole, it was Han Bang standing outside, alone in his army uniform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You guys can go back to sleep. It's just Han Bang outside.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the girls going back upstairs to their bedroom, Xiaoyun slowly opened the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's wrong, Han Bang? Is there some emergency?\" Xiaoyun curiously asked as he led Han Bang inside the house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Commander, I just have a question that has been bugging me and everyone in the army.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Han Bang seem to hesitate, Xiaoyun decided to hand him a bottle of water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There's no need to throw in flowery language. Just tell me directly. I won't punish you even if it's bad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing Xiaoyun's assurance, Han Bang finally spoke up again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are we fighting for the country or the people? I know this sounds a little random, but a lot of people in the army had been starting to question.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiaoyun froze for a second before realizing what Han Bang was trying to imply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is there a faction in the army again?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No... It's not a faction. We all just wanted an answer since... Yiming's army isn't part of us.\" Han Bang pointed out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can we not just all fight together? We are all under the same people living in the same country.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, but——\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How many people have the same idea as you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Bang fell into silence again, but he eventually answered Xiaoyun's question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"About two-thirds of the army. But they are all waiting for your answer... Whatever you pick, commander, we'll all follow your decision.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, Xiaoyun fell into silence as the thing he had always tried to avoid to answer had finally caught up to him.\u003C\u002Fp>",1571,"2026-06-10T06:59:31.433Z",1,"novelbin.me","0598366a437f42d34f122129bf8897b1375fec0534a2db7b334907d088f02542","zombie-apocalypse-creation-chapter-399","zombie-apocalypse-creation-chapter-397",829,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fzombie-apocalypse-creation-cover.jpg"]