After finishing the barbecue.
Feng Ran mechanically walked into the kitchen and took on the duty of washing dishes.
The thought that the utensils she had used were washed by zombies made Yao Zuizui’s throat feel a bit uncomfortable, as if something was stuck.
She could only comfort herself by trying to adapt…
He Si took her hand and led her back to the room.
Finally, it was the much-anticipated bedtime.
For some reason, Yao Zuizui felt inexplicably nervous.
Even though she had already been thoroughly devoured by the big bad many times before.
But the He Si in front of her still felt somewhat unfamiliar, making her uneasy.
As soon as they entered the room, she immediately shook off He Si’s hand.
Unwilling to let him hold it for even a second longer.
He Si’s expression instantly darkened.
The warmth that had once felt like a spring breeze turned into an inscrutable gloom.
Narrowing his eyes, he asked, “Qiqi?”
Yao Zuizui stretched lazily, pretending that shaking off his hand was just to loosen her limbs.
“Ah, I’m so full!” She patted her slightly rounded belly, her slender fingers tapping rhythmically against it.
The anger on He Si’s face eased slightly, and he asked, “Want to take a bath?”
Yao Zuizui looked at him with surprise. “We can take a bath?!”
Oh my god, is this heaven?
For so many days, Yao Zuizui had only been able to wipe herself down with a towel when they came across small rivers or lakes. Most of the time, she couldn’t even wash her face.
Water was scarce—there wasn’t even enough to drink.
How could there be extra water for bathing?
She had grown so filthy that even she couldn’t stand her own smell.
But in the apocalypse, survival was the priority.
Just staying alive was already a blessing. She had never dared to dream of eating barbecue or taking a bath.
He Si couldn’t help but chuckle at her expression of pure, dumbfounded joy.
He glanced toward the door.
The room’s door opened, and two zombies—similar in demeanor to Lu Jiang and Feng Ran—walked in.
One male, one female, both unnaturally pale with dull, lifeless eyes.
They mechanically moved into the bathroom.
The female zombie raised her hand slightly, and clean, clear water gushed from her palm, filling the bathtub in a steady stream.
After about five minutes, the tub was full, yet she showed no sign of exertion.
Then, the male zombie stepped forward.
Flames leaped from his palm.
His control over the fire was precise.
Not a single stray ember escaped, leaving the furniture and decorations untouched.
The flames only licked the surface of the water, never spilling over.
In less than ten minutes, the water in the bathtub had warmed to the perfect temperature.
Yao Zuizui was already itching to jump in and soak in the hot water.
Honestly, He Si was downright shameless!
Other people used their abilities to fight.
Only He Si thought to use them for luxury!
Once the two zombies had prepared the bath, they quietly left.
Perfectly obedient.
Only He Si remained, leaning casually against the bathroom door, showing no intention of leaving.
Yao Zuizui could only hint awkwardly, “Um… I’m going to take a bath now.”
“Go ahead.” He Si watched her with an utterly serious expression, not a trace of teasing in his tone.
“Um… I’m going to take my clothes off.” Yao Zuizui tried to be more direct.
“Go ahead.” His reply was the same, his expression unchanged.
“…You can’t watch!” Summoning her courage, Yao Zuizui pushed him out.
As she did, she cautiously studied his expression.
Once she had successfully shoved him out and securely closed the bathroom door,
she let out a quiet sigh of relief.
He didn’t seem angry.
Yao Zuizui was overjoyed.
She stripped off her clothes and jumped straight into the bathtub.
Wow~
Every cell in her body sighed in contentment.
It was as if her soul was trembling with pleasure.
The warm water enveloped her completely, like the joyous cries of azaleas blooming across the mountains in spring.
A hot bath in the apocalypse felt just like the time she had secretly bathed in the Heavenly Water Pool back in the day.
It was wonderful.
Too wonderful for words.
Yao Zuizui’s body and mind were completely relaxed.
No need to stay alert for zombies—their leader was right outside her room.
No need to fear death—it had already drifted far, far away.
Yao Zuizui soaked for a long time.
Until her skin was spotless, without a trace of grime.
Until her head felt slightly swollen and her face flushed red.
She reached out blindly beside her—
And her blissful haze instantly shattered.
Oh no, she’d forgotten to bring in fresh clothes!
Yao Zuizui cursed herself inwardly.
She’d been so intoxicated by the joy of bathing that she hadn’t been careful at all.
How could she forget something as important as preparing a change of clothes?
With no other choice, she gritted her teeth and called out, “He Si, I—”
She barely got three words out before the door opened.
He Si walked in, his figure framed by the swirling steam, looking like something out of an ink painting.
Yao Zuizui cursed this pervert silently in her heart.
Had he really been waiting outside the door all this time?!
Just waiting for her to call him?!
Instinctively, she covered herself, though thankfully the steam obscured most of her, and she was still submerged in the water.
“Wh-wh-what are you doing in here?” She wasn’t actually that panicked, but she had to play the role of a bashful maiden.
Because that’s what guys liked, right…?
“You called me, didn’t you?” He Si replied matter-of-factly, his gaze roaming over her without restraint.
Yao Zuizui sank deeper into the water, her face burning crimson. “I forgot to bring clothes.”
“Hm.” He Si pulled out two sets of clothes from his spatial storage. “This one or this one?”
Yao Zuizui took a closer look—
And nearly lost her composure.
Who could tell her how to choose between these two nightgowns?!
When had He Si even snuck these into his spatial storage?!
Had he grabbed them while following her around a wholesale pajama shop?!
One was a silky white knee-length nightgown with an open back—sleek and seductive.
The other was a semi-transparent lace baby-blue negligee with a deep V-neck—innocent yet alluring.
Yao Zuizui felt like she might faint right there in the bathtub.
How was she supposed to choose?!
What kind of hint was this?!
Her eyes darted around as she weighed her options—
And decided that pretending to faint was the best course of action.
So, clutching her throat dramatically, she gasped, “Ah, I feel so dizzy… I can’t breathe…”
Then, with a theatrical tilt of her head, she slumped against the edge of the tub.
She was unconscious! Unconscious people didn’t have to choose!
Let her sleep in this bathtub all night!
What a perfect plot development!
But Yao Zuizui quickly realized her IQ had plummeted into the negatives again.
Because—she was still in the bathtub. What happened if she fainted?
Someone would have to carry her out!
And who was that someone?
The only one here was He Si!
Then, she felt icy fingers brush against her shoulder, trailing downward.
She jolted upright as if stung.
“The first one! The first one!” She flailed her arms and legs frantically, desperate to stop him from going any further.
He Si glanced at her, his eyes deep and unreadable like the darkest lake.
He tossed the silky nightgown beside her and turned to leave.
Yao Zuizui exhaled in relief.
She took her time putting on the nightgown, then dawdled her way out of the bathroom.
For some reason, even though she’d flirted with the big bad Suhei many times before,
this version of him still made her nervous.
He felt so distant, yet so terrifyingly close.
By the time she stepped out, He Si was already in bed.
Covered by a thick black quilt, he held a book in his hands, completely absorbed.
The sound of her footsteps made him look up.
He lifted a corner of the quilt.
A silent invitation.
Come here.
Yao Zuizui bit her lip, her voice trembling slightly. “I-I’m not tired! I want to stay up all night!”
“Doing what?” His gaze sharpened.
Scared, she blurted out, “Playing games!”
He Si raised an eyebrow. “Games? I’m the game.”
“……” Yao Zuizui wanted to throw the script.
He Si, your character is collapsing, okay?!
Why are you revealing your big bad nature like this?!
In this world, you’re supposed to be cold, dark, and taciturn!
Yao Zuizui wanted to grab a chalkboard and remind him, but she didn’t dare.
Ah…
Whatever.
She’d already sacrificed herself for world peace so many times.
One more world wouldn’t make a difference.
Besides, he was so skilled.
It wasn’t like she was losing out.
If anything, she was the one taking advantage…
Comforting herself with this optimistic logic,
she steeled herself and scrambled into bed, burrowing under the covers.
She moved too quickly, and the sheets were too smooth.
She couldn’t stop her momentum and ended up pressed flush against He Si.
Not a single gap between them—her breath fanned against the hollow of his neck,
warm and scented with soap.
He Si’s eyes darkened. “So eager?”
Refusing to back down, Yao Zuizui glared at him and boldly placed her hand on a certain part of him.
He Si wrapped his arms around her, pulling her close.
His breath ruffled her hair, sending tingles across her scalp.
“I know you’re impatient, but we still have to wait a little longer…” His tone was teasing,
as if he was thoroughly pleased by her desperation.
Yao Zuizui grumbled internally: You’re the impatient one! Your whole family is impatient!
She wasn’t impatient at all, okay?!
She was being forced into this!
And so, she spent the entire night wrapped tightly in He Si’s arms.
It was the first good night’s sleep she’d had since the apocalypse began.
Two clean, fragrant people sleeping together.
No zombie attacks.
No night watch.
No need to keep moving tomorrow.
For the first time, Yao Zuizui truly appreciated the preciousness of peace.
For the next two months,
she lived this simple, happy apocalypse life every day.
He Si fed her all kinds of delicious food—
his spatial storage was like Doraemon’s pocket, containing everything she could want.
Baths were prepared by zombies with water and fire abilities.
Electricity was handled by Lu Jiang’s lightning powers.
Sleep was personally arranged by He Si.
Every day was meticulously planned out for her—though she did gain ten pounds…
And every night before bed, He Si would torment her in every way possible, stopping just short of devouring her completely…
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