Chapter 30: Relationship

Chapter 30: Relationship

Xiao Hua tilted her head in thought. With the generator's limited power, the refrigerator would be useless without electricity. This was a serious problem.

But!

Xiao Hua started thinking more creatively, her mind racing with ideas. "Could we use my brother's lightning instead? Or use my ice to preserve things?"

If they could convert Xiao Zui's lightning into household electricity or use Xiao Hua's ice to create an ice cellar, they could definitely store food. And it would be a renewable energy source, no less.

Xiao Hua felt a quiet sense of pride, realizing she had come up with a practical solution.

Bai Mu considered the idea for a moment and found it feasible. "Makes sense. I was being narrow-minded. With this method, the food can last a month."

Xiao Hua grinned. "We should use our resources wisely."

But Xiao Hua continued to ponder, what about after a month?

She knew that about two weeks into the apocalypse, there would be ten consecutive days of heavy rain, leading to the widespread advancement of zombies and mass mutations among plants and animals, which would begin to compete with humans for survival space.

At that time, all of humanity would be exposed to a severe lack of food and perilous circumstances. How would they survive in such a harsh environment?

Xiao Hua preferred to plan ahead and prepare for the challenges of the apocalypse, rather than reacting to them as they came.

After some careful thought, Xiao Hua had a few ideas and was ready to share them.

But she also realized that convincing Bai Mu would require a lot of effort, and even if she succeeded, she would still need to persuade Xiao Zui and his team.

The thought of it made Xiao Hua feel exhausted and frustrated.

Noticing this, Bai Mu asked Xiao Hua for her opinion.

Xiao Hua hesitated, then carefully said, "I think we should stockpile more food..."

"What do you mean?" Bai Mu inquired.

Xiao Hua elaborated on her thoughts. "On our way to F City, we could gather as many food crops and seeds from rural areas as possible, in case of any changes."

"Changes?" Bai Mu mused. "Can you elaborate?"

Xiao Hua reiterated her earlier thoughts. "I've noticed the increasing moisture in the air and the lingering power fluctuations. Once the heavy rain hits, crops will definitely suffer significant losses. It's uncertain whether the environment will be suitable for crop growth afterward."

Bai Mu nodded in agreement. "Alright, I'll take action."

Xiao Hua, who was about to continue persuading him, was left speechless.

Was it really that easy?

Was her persuasion so effective?

Was this the same Bai Mu who had questioned Captain Li so thoroughly?

Noticing Xiao Hua's expression, Bai Mu asked curiously, "What's wrong?"

Xiao Hua also asked curiously in return, "Brother Bai, you're agreeing so easily? You're not going to ask more questions?"

Bai Mu, feeling amused and seemingly puzzled, replied, "What you said makes sense. Why wouldn't I agree?"

Xiao Hua spoke honestly, "Because this might delay our schedule to F City, and I don't have concrete evidence."

"You're the one we rely on." Bai Mu's voice was gentle and calm, but his words left Xiao Hua shocked.

"A day before the apocalypse hit, you already sensed something was off. When I was running a fever, you figured out it was because my powers were about to awaken. When we ran into a tough zombie, you explained that it had leveled up."

What?! No way!

Did Bai Mu figure out that she was from another world?

Xiao Hua closed her eyes and breathed out softly, then reopened them and explained with a calm expression:

"Right before the apocalypse, I woke up with my powers, and my senses got a lot sharper. I awakened my powers after a fever, so I have experience. My powers have advanced quickly, which is why I can understand the changes in the zombies."

Xiao Hua’s heart raced, and her body went cold as she feared being exposed, dragged off for experiments, and losing her freedom forever.

"Exactly." Bai Mu smiled in a way that made Xiao Hua feel uneasy as he concluded, "You’ve got a sharp eye for what’s happening in this apocalypse, which is why we rely on you."

Xiao Hua: "..."

She blinked, trying to process what he was saying. "What about your teammates?"

Bai Mu answered lightly, "Besides Xiao Zui, who’s your brother, the others just follow orders."

Xiao Hua: "..."

"And honestly, we all trust you."

Xiao Hua: "..."

She had braced herself for exposure, but instead, he reassured her with his trust.

Xiao Hua let out a breath she didn’t realize she was holding, realizing she’d already become part of the team without even noticing.