Live with Flair!

The car sped along, compressing the air and emitting a series of sharp whistles.

Yet Zhao Yunhai felt no excitement over his actions that transcended the laws of the past.

On the contrary, he hoped to receive a signal indicating the existence of "survivors" in the coming days, but he knew... it was just his own wishful thinking, a fool's dream.

The short 5-kilometer service road was quickly completed by old Zhao, and as soon as he exited, he saw the "toll" booth familiar to every Chinese citizen.

"Welcome to FC Town"

The huge white letters on the sign atop the booth stood out, but in today's world, those words "welcome" had become so ironic and thought-provoking.

Perhaps due to being in the town, the situation at this booth was not as tragic as when leaving the "city." Though traces of blood and vehicles could still be seen, overall it was relatively "stable."

Zhao Yunhai glanced up at the rearview mirror. He was about to wake everyone up and alert them to their surroundings, but upon seeing the drowsy faces reflected in the mirror, he reluctantly gave up the idea.

He remotely raised the windows, forcing himself to stay alert.

After all, they were about to enter the town, and it was not like the highway—it had many zombies, and the road conditions were much more complex.

So, without others to help observe, he had to be extra vigilant to prevent any accidents.

He smoothly drove out of the exit, deliberately avoiding looking at the tragic scene of tollbooth attendants; he had witnessed too much of this recently and didn't want it to further drain his already limited energy.

Like most small towns, right after the toll booth, both sides were lined with businesses such as "car repair, motels, restaurants," showcasing the shrewd business acumen of the hardworking people.

After all, what drivers and passengers need most after a fatiguing journey is a meal, a place to sleep, and facilities to check vehicle safety, but...

Looking at the decaying shopfronts, desolate streets, and aimlessly wandering zombies, Zhao Yunhai couldn't help but feel a tinge of sadness.

The car traveled southward, and after driving another 10 kilometers at various speeds, Zhao Yunhai finally spotted the road sign for "Qiling Road," as mentioned by Tang Xiaoquan from the "man's" words earlier.

The route was correct, which was undoubtedly great news, and Zhao Yunhai couldn't afford delight, hurriedly turning the car into the side road, afraid of missing the opportunity due to negligence.

Unexpectedly, before he could straighten the car, a violent bump came from beneath the vehicle.

"Clang clang clang," Fortunately for the sturdy suspension system of the Buick GL8, otherwise, if it were an ordinary Isuzu van, the survivors' lunches would likely have hit the ceiling.

Tang Xiaoquan, slightly opened his eyes, bewildered by the unexpected jolt. He groggily looked around, trying to figure out where he was. The bright sunlight streaming through the window forced him to raise his hand to shield his eyes from the glare.

After a moment of adjustment, Tang Xiaoquan looked out the window again. The continuous jostling jolted his foggy brain back to clarity.

This... was an endless field of golden crops, drooping heads of rice swaying in the breeze all the way to the horizon.

Oh! I'm on the way to the shelter, Tang Xiaoquan thought with a slight shake of his head, finally remembering his location and what he was doing.

He gently pressed the window switch, allowing the rushing wind to blow his bangs, making a "whooshing" sound.

Zhao Yunhai cautiously checked the rearview mirror, only to relax once he confirmed it was a move from one of their own.

After passing the exit, the car smoothed out again, soon resuming its previous speed, racing ahead.

The golden wheat field, slipping away like running lights, was a sight for sore eyes, let alone the plump rice grains within. If not for safety concerns, Tang Xiaoquan truly wished to harvest a bit himself.

The companions were still sleeping soundly, their continuous snoring revealing their fatigue.

In contrast to the car's noise, the fields outside were deathly silent.

Although a few sparrows occasionally fluttered through the fields, generally, this entire area was devoid of the life usually encountered before.

Unable to stifle the oppressive feeling, Tang Xiaoquan originally had some hope due to the rural area's low population density, thinking perhaps there would be a piece of land untouched by the apocalypse.

However, with the current situation here, it seemed his hopes in this area were dashed.

The car moved forward, and the view gradually darkened; the passing hot breezes also began to cool.

This was a shady lane where tall camphor trees shielded the passing vehicles from the harsh sun.

Tang Xiaoquan took several soothing breaths of the cool air, the sudden drop in temperature invigorating his spirit.

Suddenly... a large sign towering a few meters above the crops caught Tang Xiaoquan's attention. He quickly straightened up and, upon closer inspection, saw the four gleaming red characters, "Zhongkun Clothing," appear in his eyes.

There it is! Found it!

He hurriedly banged on Zhao Yunhai's shoulder, not caring if it disturbed the dreams of those beside him. Tang Xiaoquan urgently pointed ahead, repeatedly calling, "Uncle Zhao, make a left at the intersection! Left turn! Zhongkun Clothing is right there!"

His raised voice inevitably woke the sleeping companions, and Wang Qiang wiped the drool from the corner of his mouth, grumbling in irritation, "Damn, yelling, yelling. What's all the fuss about Zhongkun Clothing..."

His voice faltered, Wang Qiang paused for a couple of seconds, his wide-open eyes seeming to realize something. He then sprung from his seat like a needle had pricked him, exclaiming nervously, "Holy shit! Zhongkun Clothing! Isn't that where we're headed? We're actually here already!"

Shaking his head with a wry smile, Zhao Yunhai was truly exasperated by the loud antics of these young people.

With a sigh, he maneuvered the car into their target location.

After another slight bump, the long-awaited four characters, "Zhongkun Clothing," finally came into view...

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