The Scum Shou's Survival GuideChapter 124.2

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The days went by very peacefully, and nothing really happened again.

Under Zhao Jin’s arrangements, many new facilities were constructed, a hydropower plant was built, and a good amount of land was cultivated. More and more people sought shelter here at this base.

Chrysanthemum Garden.

Yang Qian established a strict system to prohibit the indiscriminate killing of innocent people and wanton looting, so public order was properly maintained inside the base. For many ordinary people, there was no place better.

They didn’t have to worry about not having enough food, didn’t have to worry about surprise dangers, and for most people… htAXdd

There was finally a place for them to thrive.

Although Ye Ming didn’t return to Yang Qian’s side, he’d still visit him occasionally. Even if they ran into each other on the streets, they could still greet each other amicably, just like ordinary friends.

Time passed by quickly, and the Lunar New Year celebration had arrived in the blink of an eye.

On this important day, the people in the base gathered together and participated in the rare festivities, even drinking alcohol. At night, they stayed at home with the only remaining relatives they had left to welcome the New Year.

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Xu Xiaoyue had personally made a pot of dumplings, and sprinkled some scallions over them, before serving them up. Although it was a very simple fare, it was steaming hot, looked very appetizing, and gave them an incredibly warm feeling.

Ye Ming watched as Xu Xiaoyue started busying herself again, and hurried over to help her. Then, he said with a smile, “Let’s eat first, ba. There’s just the two of us. It makes no difference if we clean up a little bit later.”

Xu Xiaoyue’s movement paused, and her gaze dimmed.

Ye Ming seemed to have also realized what he’d just said, as his expression became somewhat dispirited. In the past, during the New Year, they’d always had their large family together, with his parents, relatives, and friends… and also Yang Qian’s family, because they lived in the same neighborhood, so they’d usually gather together even for the New Year. EQbdyO

But in just a few short years, everyone had dispersed, and those fond memories felt as though they were from a past life. There were relatives who’d died and those who’d been scattered elsewhere, and now only they were left… there was also Yang Qian, but he also wasn’t by their side.

Xu Xiaoyue wiped her eyes, then said with a smile, “Ge, luckily you’re still here.” Otherwise, she probably, truly wouldn’t have been able to hold on.

Ye Ming lowered his head, and chuckled. His laughter was very soft, imbued with infinite loneliness.

Ye Ming sat at the dining table and ate the dumplings together with Xu Xiaoyue. Because there was a lack of entertainment, they could only sit together after dinner and chat for a while… s8UmEO

But, for some reason, he was a little distracted, as thoughts of Yang Qian crossed his mind once again. Yang Qian was also inside this base right now. With so many comrades together with him, he shouldn’t be lonely, ba?

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For him, he wasn’t family, but was more than family.

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He was his only concern.

Xu Xiaoyue also saw Yang Qian. The look in her eyes was a little complicated. She stared at him in silence for a long while, before she finally told Ye Ming, “Gege, since he’s already here, then let him in.” CEVg3H

Yang Qian didn’t think that Xu Xiaoyue would be willing to allow him in. A look of surprise appeared on his face, before he immediately walked in, carrying his things with him.

Xu Xiaoyue grimaced a bit, then muttered, “It’s only because it’s the New Year, so it’s inauspicious to drive someone away.” She seemed to be making excuses for herself.

Ye Ming gave a helpless smile, then poured a cup of tea for Yang Qian.

Yang Qian sat there in silence. Although there were only the three of them here at this moment, and the entire house was quiet, there was still a rare sense of contentment inside his heart, and a hint of a smile appeared at the corners of his lips… at least all of them were still alive, so they still had hope. 2NsZ7i

Being able to live to see this day meant he hadn’t crawled out from that pile of corpses back then in vain. This was… the real reason for him coming back alive ba.

Ye Ming looked outside the window. Because they needed to keep quiet at night, even though it was the New Year, it was still peaceful outside. He revealed a slightly nostalgic look, then said with a smile, “In the past, firecrackers would’ve long been set off by this time. Even after a few years of this… I’m still a bit unused to it…”

Just when he’d really gotten into his act, 888 interrupted him out of the blue.

【888: No problem. You’ll be able to see the fireworks soon.】 BrmKcp

【Ye Ming: No way, ba?】

【888: Huo Yi has seized this opportunity to make a comeback. This time, he’s put all his eggs in one basket. He’s going to destroy this base.】

【Ye Ming: That’s way too crazy! Speaking of, how exactly is he planning on destroying this base, his manpower right now is nothing to be afraid of ba.】

【888: Don’t worry, you’ll find out soon enough.】 7AHzBa

【Ye Ming: …】 888 was actually capable of leaving someone in suspense now, how scary.

Right when Ye Ming was making his guesses on how exactly Huo Yi would turn things around, a thunderous bang suddenly came from the direction of the front gates to the base. A flare lit up, tearing through the night sky in an instant, followed by multiple popping sounds occurring in succession!

The look on Yang Qian’s face abruptly changed!

Today, because it was the New Year, everyone was at home, so the patrols were slightly more lax. It was inevitable that some people might slack off, but what was up with this situation?! 9Ojzem

“Xiaofei, you and Xiaoyue quickly hide yourselves. If the situation doesn’t seem right, leave here from the back! Go find Shi Yang and them! Let them protect you.” Yang Qian instructed them decisively, then got up and hurried out without any hesitation!

Xu Xiaoyue stared outside, those gorgeous fireworks and sounds like immense rays of light splitting the boundless night, so dazzling and awe-inspiring. But, at this moment… what this light brought to them wasn’t hope, but despair.

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Everyone rushed out one after another, staring blankly at the scene in front of them with looks of horror on their faces. This… what was going on, ah!

The sturdy front gate had been blasted open by a rocket launcher. Bombs had been tossed in, and the scattered guards had been caught by surprise, before they’d been killed in the blast. Huo Yi was riding a black motorcycle as he charged in with a roar! aEDVJH

His men followed him in, as his engine emitted bursts of noisy rumbling sounds, and just behind them… was an overwhelming tide of zombies!

It was unknown how many zombies they’d attracted. There was an innumerable amount with no end in sight, and just like an ocean… those zombies staggered over. They saw the lights, heard the sounds, and could smell the scent of food, groaning with hunger as they hobbled forward desperately, surging into the base through the front gates that were now wide-open!

Within moments, the base was filled with blood-curdling screams, and utter chaos ensued.

Those who ran slowly were overwhelmed by the flood of zombies. After a while, only bones would be left of them. More and more people fled back to their homes, and shut their doors tightly, but there were too many zombies. They broke through the doors and squeezed through the windows, and shrieks arose one after another, just like Purgatory. Ro8Xkx

Their base that’d been as peaceful as heaven just a moment ago, awaiting the arrival of the New Year, filled with hope… fell straight down to hell in a mere instant.

Only terror and despair remained.

Ye Ming looked at everything happening in front of him, his face pale, and his lips trembling. No… why had this happened, was there really no safe place left for them in this world?

Was hope destined to shatter? G2UXvR

Xu Xiaoyue was also in agony. Among those she’d watched get eaten alive by zombies in the street were people she knew, like a very kind neighbor, and an elderly couple. They’d run too slowly and had been directly inundated by the zombies… until there were no sounds left anymore.

Those living people who’d still been talking and laughing yesterday, the people she knew… had died just like that. The solid and reliable base that she’d thought could give her a stable life had been destroyed so easily just like this.

In this world, trying to live was very difficult, but wanting to destroy everything… was just this simple.

“Let’s run!” Xu Xiaoyue pulled Ye Ming along with her and ran off. This house would soon be overtaken by zombies. At that time, even if they stayed inside their home, they’d be sure to die. They ought to listen to what Yang Qian had said, and leave this place quickly! This base had already ceased to exist! XRHw3x

Ye Ming and Xu Xiaoyue dashed through the streets. He was a man, so, of course, he couldn’t always hide behind his younger sister’s protection. With a machete in his hands, he hacked zombies to death with each swing, as the two of them fled with great difficulty!

But, more and more zombies kept appearing. There were several times when the two of them had almost been captured. Just when they’d finally managed to bypass an alley, several other zombies surged out in front of them. The siblings had expressions of despair on their faces.

Xu Xiaoyue was in despair, thinking they wouldn’t be able to make it past them. Ye Ming was in despair, thinking he wouldn’t be able to complete his mission.

【Ye Ming: F*ck me ahhh, were those the fireworks you were talking about? What a great surprise!】 CLvdrM

【888: Is that so?】

【Ye Ming: Ge, I haven’t cleared away the last blackening point yet! Plus, my baby sister is still right beside me. It wouldn’t be too great for me to just go die like this, ba? How about you give me an ability to use?】

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【888 was silent for a moment: Okay ba, I’ll consider it. Let me see if there’s anything cheaper.】

【Ye Ming: …look at this situation, what do you mean cheaper, I’m about to die ahhh!】 0zrx6W

Just when Ye Ming was incessantly panicking, a miracle happened!

When Xu Xiaoyue saw that the zombies were closing in on them, her vision abruptly adopted a red tint, as wind gusted around her body, and her hands suddenly burst into flames! The fierce flame extended along her body, burning the approaching zombies to ashes!

【Ye Ming: …】

【888: Yi, Xu Xiaoyue awakened her ability. Sure enough, a crisis is the best way to prompt human beings into awakening their abilities. It looks like I can save my money now.】 GUVkzO

【Ye Ming: Jealous…】

【Ye Ming: How cool is that ah, this ability looks awesome at first sight…】

【888: It’s okay, don’t be sad or jealous. You have to learn how to achieve peace of mind. Although you’re very useless and always need protection, while you’re basically a spicy chicken with a cheap mouth to boot, without a single redeeming feature from head to toe, you’re still the real winner at life because you have a husband and little sister who spoil you, ah.】

【Ye Ming: …】 AMxU1T

Xu Xiaoyue was also in a daze. She looked at the flames on her hands, and immediately revealed a look of ecstasy!

She still couldn’t control her own ability very well, but with an ability, she had a greater chance of escaping with her brother. She said to Ye Ming, “Let’s leave quickly, this place will soon be occupied by the zombies!”

But this time, Ye Ming suddenly stopped in place, then firmly told Xu Xiaoyue, “I want to go find Yang Qian.”

What a joke, who’d be running away now at a time like this. With such a good opportunity, it was time to get rid of the last blackening point and make his exit! HD6Yt7

He didn’t like this malicious world full of discrimination, heng!


T/N: srry guys, my school yr is hectic + schedule is erratic so I can still guarantee the weekly releases (for the most part) but as for them coming out on a regular schedule, the plan is still for me to strive to do so, but i can’t promise it’ll happen… orz pls bear with me for the rest of this crazy yr as my last 2 brain cells attempt to remember how English works

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  1. Thank you for the chapter! and take your time translating, I personally prefer to bindge read so no matter how long it takes I always wait until there’s a bunch of chapter 😅👍