[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-zombie-apocalypse-creation":3,"chapter-zombie-apocalypse-creation-zombie-apocalypse-creation-chapter-639":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},1887472,2510,"Chapter 639: Meeting the Press","zombie-apocalypse-creation-chapter-639",639,"\u003Cp>\"Actually, what don’t I go back inside to check what’s inside right now——\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not so fast. I need you to meet with Wuli and write a letter to Houqin to ask her to bug off with her questions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yiming pulled onto his arm, Xiaoyun thought for a second before coming back out from the fog.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine... But I’m not showing myself to Wuli with this look. I ain’t about to ruin her eyes by having her look at me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Xiaoyun and Yiming arrived back at the military base, they were a little surprised to see a whole crew standing right outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alongside the crew were rows of soldiers, all seemingly blocking the way for the crew to go any further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several of them were all holding some sort of cameras, with a bullet-proof vest and a safety helmet that had the big letter word ’Press’ written on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"General Yiming! You’re finally back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yan Lin quickly ran up to the entrance to meet the two of them, the entire crew instantly rushed up to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the hell is happening here? Why are all these cameramen for?\" Yiming asked in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mrs.Yuqi had permitted us to interview the soldiers and the combat situation. Mr.Yiming, can you let us in?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yuqi? When did she get the right to give that permission?\" Yiming questioned as he looked over to Yan Lin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s the problem, sir. I haven’t let them in. Only Miss Houqin or Commander-in-Chief has the right to grant such permission.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr.Yiming, please. We won’t distract too many of them from their work. We only need a few soldiers to interview and guide us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We swear we won’t cause any trouble. Everyone in the town just wants to know how the situation is going in Shenzhen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"General Yiming, I don’t recommend opening the floodgates... We had always only given the press report after the combat was over, not during.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Lin’s point quickly changed Yiming’s decision as he was heavily leaning towards just letting them in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry, I’m afraid I cannot——\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yiming, no need to block them off. This is a great opportunity to reassure the people and showcase the military’s strength.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Xiaoyun spoke up in the hazmat suit, both the press and Yan Lin instantly realized who the person inside was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Commander Chen?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr.Governor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good afternoon, everyone. Have you all eaten lunch yet? Come on, no need to block the way anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of the soldiers immediately moved out of the way before Yan Lin replied for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They are on their lunch break, sir.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then let them enjoy their lunch break... You all, feel free to take any pictures inside. Just don’t go inside the soldier’s tent for their privacy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The camera crews all bowed down in gratitude as they started flooding into the base itself, taking pictures of everything inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yan Lin, go find a small squad to help guide the press... Make sure they don’t go to places that are too sensitive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiaoyun whispered as he pulled Yan Lin over ot the side. Even though Yan Lin couldn’t see his face, the voice alone was enough to confirm it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, sir.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Yan Lin off into the distance, Xiaoyun turned back around to look over to Yiming, only to find him being interviewed by the Guangzhou Daily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yuqi really got a little scared, huh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiaoyun!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Wuli ran straight into Xiaoyun’s open arms, he suddenly felt a sense of nostalgia as Leyan’s face popped up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey Wuli... It’s been a while, hasn’t it?\" Xiaoyun asked, shaking his head a little to get the image out of his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where have you been, you dummy! You know how scared I was when I saw you running in the opposite direction?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing her looking so angry, Xiaoyun nodded his head in acknowledgment as his hand froze near her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m happy that you followed my order.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching him move his hand back down, she hesitated for a second before carrying his hand all the way back up to her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You still didn’t answer my question... Also, what’s up with this hazmat suit you’re still wearing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s a long story... All you have to know is that after tomorrow, I’ll go back to Luoping to explain everything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiaoyun’s reassurance made Wuli a little angry as she pushed his hand aside, ending the headpat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You... You’d better keep your promise.\" Wuli warned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Wuli looked up to the face shield area on the hazmat suit, all she could see was a person wearing a gas mask underneath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you really Xiaoyun?\" Wuli suddenly questioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course I am. What makes you think I’m not? Can you not recognize my voice? Or do I need to prove it to you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I... It’s just you’re wearing this hazmat suit, and you don’t even want to show me your face after how long it has been.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing her face looking a little disappointed, Xiaoyun let out a sigh before speaking up again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you sure you want to see me right now? I’m just warning you... It might cause you to have nightmares when you sleep at night.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t care what you look like... I just want to see the real you right now.\" Wuli replied with a firm look in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"FIne. I’ll show you a little.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Xiaoyun slowly lowered his zipper, her eyes soon widened in disbelief when he unzipped the next layer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could see the reddness on his chest, looking redder than an apple as he zipped it right back up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now you’re happy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W-Why is your skin so red?\" Wuli questioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I already said, it’s a long story. I’m not even sure why it’s so red. But it probably has to do with being stuck in the fog for so long.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it going to go away?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s what I’m hoping to happen... For now, I can’t really change it, no matter how I try to use my ability.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the issue Xiaoyun was facing, Wuli’s face looked more and more concerned until she suddenly ran up to his arms once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I love you no matter what, okay? E-Even if you got third-degree burns, I won’t abandon you.\" Wuli whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think you might be overthinking it. The thing on my skin isn’t that serious... I can feel it going away every second.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, really. Just wait a few days, and I’ll be able to take this off. Just trust your husband for once, okay?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait a moment, what do you mean, a few days? Aren’t you coming back with me to Luoping tomorrow?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Wuli questioning the details in his words, Xiaoyun awkwardly scratched the back of his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, about that... Yiming and I went to the new restricted fog area earlier. And it turns out I’m somehow perfectly immune to the pressure inside.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perfectly immune? How’s that possible?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I got as much clue as you... It’s probably something that has to do with the fog. But don’t worry, I won’t do anything stupid this time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wuli’s mouth opened for a second as if she was about to criticize him, but in the end, she could muster a few soft words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’d better get home safely... Everyone is waiting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few minutes later...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the back of the semi-truck closed, Xiaoyun stood still and watched as it exited the military base and into the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why did you send her away?\" Yiming curiously asked, walking up from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She has an important thing I need her to deliver to Tianci... Anyway, are you done with the press now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you think? Who knows how long they are going to stay here... All thanks to you, by the way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the two stood at the entrance in silence, a thought suddenly popped into Xiaoyun’s mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yiming, wanna bet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bet what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I bet they are going to leave by tonight... The loser has to pay for the next dinner.\" Xiaoyun dared\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s not big enough of a bet... How about the loser has to hold the press conference after all of this is done?\" Yiming dared again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Deal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re going to lose, you know that, right?\" Yiming warned as they began walking back into the base.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t get so cocky... Anyway, let’s go get a car. I want to get back into the fog before the redness on my skin disappears.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time the two of them made it to the heavily guarded fogged area, the sun was starting to go down on the horizon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh boy, looks like this place is pretty busy now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yiming murmured as right before their car was a bunch of cameramen in the distance, all taking pictures of the fog at various heights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some were high up in the buildings, while others took a more direct approach on the road for a wider shot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s fine... Not like anyone can see me when I’m inside the fog.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Xiaoyun stepped out of the driver’s seat, Yiming followed right behind as they tried to sneak past the press.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"General Yiming! Good afternoon!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1525,"2026-06-10T06:59:53.365Z",1,"novelbin.me","eb710303ea77028efad2a903122efb1f44eecf614d2ae3ddf432b8ca5a34044f","zombie-apocalypse-creation-chapter-680","zombie-apocalypse-creation-chapter-679",829,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fzombie-apocalypse-creation-cover.jpg"]