The Scum Shou's Survival GuideChapter 116.1

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Ye Ming stood there, his entire body stiff, his face turning pale from nervousness.

Xu Xiaoyue reacted a step ahead of him, and said with pleasant surprise, “Yang Qian-ge, you, you’re here too?”

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Yang Qian strode over until he was standing beside Ye Ming, then glanced at him with a spurious smile, before he turned to Xu Xiaoyue and said, “Yes, ah.”

Xu Xiaoyue looked at Yang Qian, and had a moment of uncertainty. Although Yang Qian was acting normal and had only said two words, she could instinctively feel that something was wrong. Yang Qian’s gaze, and his tone… were inexplicably chilling. P1WiRy

Not like the person she was familiar with… that steady and reliable big brother.

Ye Ming finally came to his senses, then grabbed Yang Qian’s arm, and turned to face him so that Xu Xiaoyue wouldn’t be able to see his expressions. He looked steadily at Yang Qian, a deeply imploring look in his eyes as his lips slightly moved, “Didn’t you go out? When did you come back?”

As he said this, his voice had an extremely slight tremor to it that Yang Qian might’ve missed if he hadn’t been listening carefully, but he could clearly see the desperate plea on Ye Ming’s face.

Ye Ming didn’t know why Yang Qian had come in, and didn’t know whether or not he would go along with him, but he still wanted to make one final struggle.

Yang Qian’s eyes fell on Ye Ming’s face, on the humble entreatment in his dark eyes… he’d originally wanted to come in to expose Ye Ming, unable to tolerate Ye Ming’s hypocritical, cheap tricks that made him sick to his stomach any longer.

But at this moment, as he looked at Ye Ming’s beseeching gaze, he suddenly couldn’t bring himself to say the words he’d stewed over before, as though it’d be some kind of extremely cruel thing to do…

Xu Xiaoyue didn’t see Ye Ming’s expression. When she saw Yang Qian staring at her brother without speaking, the air around him somewhat chilly, she called out uneasily, “Yang Qian-ge?”

Yang Qian looked at Ye Ming for a while, before a smile slowly appeared on his face, “Xiaoyue, I didn’t expect you’d come here too. I just returned to the base, otherwise I would’ve come with your brother to see you.” 4od6TJ

When Ye Ming heard these words, his entire body relaxed. It was as though he’d seen the light at the end of the tunnel, and had been snatched from the jaws of death, and he clutched Yang Qian’s arm tightly, slightly leaning against him, as he said to Xu Xiaoyue, “I forgot to tell you that Yang Qian has been with me the entire time.”

Xu Xiaoyue was a little puzzled. Her brother and Yang Qian had always had such a good relationship. Yang Qian couldn’t be considered an outsider, so how could he even forget about such a thing?

Ye Ming seemed to have no intention to say much more, “Next time I have a chance, I’ll elaborate then. We have to go now.” He didn’t dare to let Yang Qian stay here for too long, because he couldn’t control Yang Qian’s actions at all, and only thought of taking him away from here as soon as possible.

Yang Qian, however, wasn’t happy with this. He raised an eyebrow and said with a smile, “It’s not that urgent. Xiaoyue being reunited with us is something special. It’s okay to stay a while longer.” 7Z5Wu

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Xu Xiaoyue nodded repeatedly, and said to Ye Ming, “See, even Yang Qian-ge says so, so it should be okay, ba.” There were really a lot of things she felt unsure about, and she had a lot to tell her brother.

Xu Xiaoyue smiled at Yang Qian and said, “It turns out that Yang Qian-ge has been with my brother this entire time. That’s really wonderful, at least you guys still have each other. I…” There was dejection and pain in her gaze when the topic turned to herself.

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Looking at Ye Ming, Xu Xiaoyue’s lips moved a little, before she finally still said in a whisper, “Ge… I still have something else to tell you.”

Ye Ming saw her acting like this, and an ominous premonition arose in his heart, as he said, “What is it?”

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Xu Xiaoyue said, “When the virus broke out, you and Yang Qian-ge were near the school. I… I had actually just made a trip back home, and was staying with mom and dad…”

Ye Ming’s body slightly swayed as soon as he heard this. He didn’t know that Xu Xiaoyue had coincidentally been with their parents at the time. He’d thought that they’d also been separated, so he hadn’t rushed to ask about this. 16nt5y

So, they were together at the time? Then why… weren’t they together anymore…

Ye Ming didn’t dare to think about this answer.

Tears flowed down Xu Xiaoyue’s face, and she gritted her teeth, then slowly said, “Mom turned into a zombie, and dad refused to leave her behind, and was bitten, so… so they’re at home… I locked the door, and ran away by myself.”

When she said this, she finally couldn’t herself hold back anymore. All of the hardships and grievances she’d suffered for so long on her own welled up as tears coursed down her face. “Wuwu… I’ve really let them down, I left them behind… I left by myself… I was so afraid, I didn’t have any other family left, so I could only go to find you. Fortunately, you’re still here… you’re still here… ” utTG4N

Mom turned into a zombie… dad refused to leave her behind, and was bitten…

This sentence seemed to echo in Ye Ming’s ears repeatedly, his mind going completely blank as he began to totter. In the end, a powerful grip pulled his body into a firm and warm embrace.

Ye Ming lifted his gaze in a daze, then saw Yang Qian’s sharp chin, and the scar on the side of his face. At this moment, that warm embrace seemed to be suffused with ice, and could no longer bring him the slightest bit of comfort. This warmth was nothing more than an illusion.

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His parents were dead, his lover hated him, and he only had his younger sister left.

Yang Qian looked at Ye Ming’s fragile and dazed gaze, and sighed almost inaudibly. Even until this point… he actually still couldn’t completely harden his heart.

“I’m sorry about uncle and aunt…” Yang Qian told Xu Xiaoyue in a deep voice.

Xu Xiaoyue wiped her eyes, then exposed an extremely unsightly smile, and said, “It’s okay, a lot of time has already passed by… at least you guys are still here… I, I’m already very happy.” TZu oM

Yang Qian’s gaze was dim.

No, actually I’m no longer the person that you once knew.

But at this moment, Yang Qian couldn’t bring himself to say this sentence out loud. At this moment, the powerlessness and sorrow the apocalypse had brought to mankind had demonstrated its might once again. In the face of too many of life’s final farewells, some things also seemed to be somewhat meaningless now.

Yang Qian kept an arm around Ye Ming, and said to Xu Xiaoyue, “You should just live here. I’ll have a talk with the person who bought you, and get him to not lock you up anymore. Xiaofei and I will come visit you again some other day.” t7ZUCq

Xu Xiaoyue nodded her head sensibly. The apocalypse never gave people much time to grieve. She was already used to it.

But, the only good thing was that Yang Qian was also here. Originally, she was very worried about her older brother being by himself. Her brother wasn’t that strong, so what if he got injured outside? But if Yang Qian was there with him, at least the two of them could help each other out. The danger would also be lessened by a lot, so she also felt much more at ease.

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She told Yang Qian seriously, “Then I’m counting on you, please take good care of my big brother.”

Yang Qian looked down at Ye Ming, a complex look flickering in his eyes, and he slowly said, “I will.” 0IgX9U

………………

On the way back, Ye Ming didn’t say a single word, and muddled along, his gaze dull, just like a puppet following behind Yang Qian.

Seeing his condition, Yang Qian frowned slightly, and sighed from the bottom of his heart.

This was what the apocalypse was like. Was there anyone who was actually happy even if they were alive? Even though Ye Ming really had sold himself to Huo Yi, was he actually happy and satisfied? Paying such a price in order to survive probably wasn’t something he was truly willing to do, ba. B5Gnw

You lost your family, and so did I. I lost contact with my parents around the same time. Maybe the same thing happened to them just like with your parents…

And, I may not receive any news about them ever again.

Sometimes, no news can even be considered good news, ba. At least that person can pretend that their family members are still alive somewhere in this world.

Yang Qian shut his eyes with exhaustion and pain. At that time, if you hadn’t trampled all over my love by saying such heartless words, if you hadn’t stood by as Huo Yi did those things to me, indifferently watching me go off to my death… then, I probably wouldn’t have blamed you, ba. 4lb5kU

【Ding. Yang Qian’s Blackening Value -10. Current Blackening Value: 60】

【888: You did that on purpose, didn’t you, knowing that Xu Xiaoyue would bring up this matter, and after hearing it, Yang Qian’s blackening value would definitely be reduced.】

【Ye Ming: This was just pure coincidence, I also didn’t know about this matter, ah… but the implications were grim for her parents just from seeing that Xiaoyue was by herself. It’s not too much of a surprise.】

【888: Then why did you have to come see Xu Xiaoyue and perform this play.】 4diFc5

【Ye Ming: This play had to be performed, otherwise it wouldn’t have fit with my personality, just that it was a tad bit excessive. The most important thing is still for Xu Xiaoyue to find out about my actual situation o(∩_∩)o~, so she can help me reduce the blackening value. I believe that my good younger sister won’t let me down! She won’t be willing to let me pay such a price for her sake~】

【888: He he he.】

The apocalypse could always easily change a person, and make a person become ruthless. Although some of Yang Qian’s blackening value had been reduced, it didn’t mean that he could forgive Ye Ming for his actions. Yang Qian still locked him up inside the house, and only let Ye Ming meet with Xu Xiaoyue every once in a while, and would even act along when necessary.

Ye Ming was always melancholy and submissive, and seemed to have no opinions about living such a life. What he’d lost hadn’t only been his dignity, but also his pursuit of ideals, and he acted like a puppet who was living only for his younger sister. CrMNbW

Because he really had no one else.

Yang Qian kept his promise and didn’t keep Xu Xiaoyue locked up anymore.

Story translated by Chrysanthemum Garden.

Xu Xiaoyue began to stand on her own legs in the base. She’d always been a girl with self-respect who’d work to improve herself. Before, she’d been sold off by her boyfriend, but now that she’d finally regained her freedom, she wasn’t willing to drag Ye Ming down, so she worked hard to earn food.

There were also many jobs suitable for women in the base. Xu Xiaoyue helped out in the hospital. She used to be in the healthcare field, so she could also be considered a professional expert with certain skills. eZPhwq

More than ten days passed by in the blink of an eye.

Ye Ming ate and slept every day, not doing a single thing, looking as though he was letting nature take its course.

【888 couldn’t watch any longer: Weren’t you waiting for Xu Xiaoyue to find out about your situation?】

【Ye Ming: Aren’t I waiting right now?】 EqG6OU

【888: You don’t seem to be in a rush at all.】

【Ye Ming: There are some things you can’t rush, ma o(∩_∩)o~】

【888: …】

888 decided not to bother with him anymore. Since Ye Ming wasn’t in a hurry, then what was he hurrying for? He might as well go take a vacation by himself. If he became soft-hearted again and stayed here to chat with Ye Ming, he’d write his name upside-down. v8XDpt

The translator has something to say: soft-hearted… again…? (¬‿¬ )

P.S. to any readers who aren’t on the CG discord and weren’t able to see my announcement, apologies for the late chapter today, I was studying for my final pre-clin exam today (yay!) and busy with Mother’s Day festivities. hope everyone had a happy Mother’s Day and once again, good luck to everyone defending their theses/taking final exams/working/making it through life! (๑˃ᴗ˂)ﻭ