[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-zombie-apocalypse-creation":3,"chapter-zombie-apocalypse-creation-zombie-apocalypse-creation-chapter-509":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},1887573,2510,"Chapter 509: Schooling and Lily's Choice","zombie-apocalypse-creation-chapter-509",509,"\u003Cp>\"A lot of students had their education interrupted. Shortening it will only produce a ton of illiterate students back into the workforce.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They are already struggling to learn, and many of them are being forced to repeat a year to relearn everything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about Lily then?\" Xiaoyun questioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She's an outlier... Even though she's a lot younger than her peers, she has been a hard-working student studying in her own time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The teacher paused for a second, then continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr.Governor, it's hard to teach kids to learn when a whole apocalypse is outside.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please, we need more time. The students need more time to learn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite the teacher's argument, Xiaoyun shook his head in a dismissive tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I get what you're coming from. But we don't currently have a business sector for those degree holders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the manufacturing jobs don't require that much knowledge other than just a basic high school degree.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The teacher fell into silence, knowing how much of a fantasy it would be for her to convince him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiaoyun, do I need to remind you that Yuqi has already agreed to it? Why are you arguing against my teachers?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shuli's answer quickly flipped the situation, as Xiaoyun was now the one in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't understand why Yuqi would agree to this status quo. It just made no logical sense to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look, Xiaoyun, think about it. Remember how you said at the dinner table that employment had been rising over the past few months?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Imagine all these students graduating and heading straight into the job market. What do you think will happen?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a short silence, Xiaoyun finally let out a sigh, realizing why Yuqi had agreed to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Never mind. This is absolutely perfect, then. You guys are all geniuses.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, we're geniuses. Or else why would we have our teaching degrees——Ahem, we should probably get back on topic.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Shuli cleared her throat, the other two quickly noticed Lily's face, which looked a little annoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, right. Ahem, I see that there are two paths for Lily, is that right?\" Xiaoyun asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes. Based on the current score, I really recommend sending Lily to the university to have her talent be fully utilized.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking over, Xiaoyun noticed Lily's nervousness appearing. In his hand was a decision that would determine her future for the next few years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Vocational schools are just hard labor jobs, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the teacher nodding, it was abundantly clear what option he should pick. But still, he didn't want to be the one deciding it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lily, what choice do you want to pick?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I... I don't know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shuli, what do you think?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lily, you should make your opinion heard. This choice is going to affect you in the next few years.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a short silence, Lily finally gained the courage to speak up as she looked up right over to Xiaoyun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I-I want to graduate right now.\" Lily quietly whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All three of the adults in the room were caught off guard and looked puzzled by Lily's answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lily, are you sure?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Lily nodding in agreement only raised more concern between the three of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None of them had ever expected her to say that kind of answer. Not in a million years would they expect her to want to graduate now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lily, why do you not want to go to university?\" The teacher curiously asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I-I...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Lily's face blushing and turning fully quiet, all three of them are once again confused beyond understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Shuli finally noticed what was off about her as she grabbed onto Lily's hand before walking out into the hallway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a short moment, the two finally came back into the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lily said she wants to go to university,\" Shuli answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Lily rapidly nodding in agreement, the two of them didn't question it and accepted the decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Great. I'll put her on the list of students going to university next year. Thank you for the help, Miss Shuli.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No problem... Ahem, let's go home now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Shuli dragged both Xiaoyun and Lily out of the room, the teacher didn't follow them out and remained in her seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lily's guardian is the governor? Why didn't I think of that earlier? Who else would be fitting to be Miss Leyan's husband?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the teacher took out a piece of paper and a pen, she suddenly froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait a moment... If the governor is married to Miss Leyan, how could Shuli be that close to Xiaoyun?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the teacher's brain was about to be overloaded, the school security guard walked into the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, teacher Lin, you know where Mrs. Shuli is?\" The security guard questioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She just finished working.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh well. I guess I'll deliver this file tomorrow——\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, you said Mrs.Shuli?\" The teacher interrupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah. What's wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She's married?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah. She even has a kid with the governor. How else do you think she's in charge of education that young?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I-I...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Actually, can you deliver this file to Mrs.Shuli tomorrow? I need to take a break tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the security guard left the room, the teacher still looked a little stunned. Almost as if her image of Shuli had shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A man marrying two wives... Am I really awake?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shuli, why did Lily want to graduate so early?\" Xiaoyun curiously asked as the three of them walked out of the school.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you sure you want to know why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Xiaoyun nodding, Shuli still chose not to reveal the answer. Instead, she poked Lily's elbow a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lily, do you want to tell him why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Y-Yes. I-I mean no.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The nervousness and refusal to answer only eluded Xiaoyun even more, as neither of them was willing to spill the beans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on, just tell me. We're already out of school. Not like someone else is going to overhear it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lily has to tell you it herself. I ain't saying it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Lily shaking her head, Xiaoyun had no other choice but to admit defeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whatever. I'll know it one day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiaoyun's comment suddenly made Lily blush a little as she almost tripped over the rock on the sidewalk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Careful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few minutes later...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the three of them finally arrived at the front door, Xiaoyun opened the door and entered inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Welcome back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is dinner ready?\" Shuli asked as she closed the door behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Almost... How's the school talk today?\" Leyan asked as she turned her attention to Lily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lily didn't say anything as she quickly ran back to her room, leaving Xiaoyun and Shuli behind at the doorstep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We just talked about Lily going to university next year.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's good to hear——\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shuli! Welcome back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Wuli ran downstairs with her baby, she almost tripped right into Shuli's chest if it wasn't for Leyan's quick reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Be careful, would you? Bingbing is in your arm, you idiot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem, where's everyone?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yuqi brought Nami and Yueyue to give them a tour of where you used to work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the others haven't come back from work yet... They should be back around six.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How bored are they... Whatever.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When six o'clock arrived, all of Xiaoyun's wives had finally come back home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Xiaoyun exited the bathroom and entered the kitchen, he immediately noticed the weird look on all of his wives' faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you all looking at me like this? Is there something wrong with my clothes?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiaoyun questioned as he looked down to check his face and clothes. After finding nothing, he took a seat at the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello? Did I do something wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None of them answered him, but they all gave him a disapproving cold look for some reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Lily's face was once again blushing red for some reason. Almost as if it was something to do with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why am I being targeted? Come on, let me at least die in peace. Someone, please tell me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Honey, you really are a sick pervert sometimes. Why would Lily ever call you her brother?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leyan's mysterious insult only led Xiaoyun into even more confusion as he couldn't understand the messaging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dummy idiot...\" Wuli murmured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Coward...\" Kate murmured next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With more and more quiet, random insults targeting him from the girls, Xiaoyun only got more confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What? I didn't even do anything weird. Why am I being insulted? What's wrong with Lily calling me brother?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None of the girls answered back, leaving Xiaoyun with only one hope as he looked over to Tianci.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I never even told her to call me that... Tianci, what did you all talk about when I was gone?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Um——\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem, it's a secret.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leyan's interruption ended his attempt to pressure Tianci as she shoved as much rice as possible into her mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whatever. It doesn't bother me anyway.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite Xiaoyun trying his best to focus on eating, he could still feel the glaring look from each of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem, let's all start eating before the food gets cold.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leyan's intervention finally stopped the weird look. However, he could feel an awkward atmosphere in the kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>",1519,"2026-06-10T06:59:51.848Z",1,"novelbin.me","b4ca4bd67d58666fc44932ef464a8c1bbada3e38a02431d06e9621cf72ccdb68","zombie-apocalypse-creation-chapter-759","zombie-apocalypse-creation-chapter-758",829,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fzombie-apocalypse-creation-cover.jpg"]