Transmigration: The Main Character is Not Becoming the Cannon Fodder!-Chapter 426 - 7: Best Friends (7)

Zhang Yuanyuan started clinging to Li Shuning again, following her in everything she did.

The journey was far from peaceful, marked by endless waves of zombies.

Li Shuning looked at Zhang Yuanyuan, who was trailing behind her, a hint of impatience on her face: "Yuanyuan, stay with the convoy over there. You haven’t awakened any superpowers, and by following me, clinging to me while screaming, are you trying to get both of us killed?"

"Shuning, I’m sorry, I was just a little scared."

"Who’s not afraid? Who was born ready to fight zombies? When you scream, the zombies all swarm over, and if you keep dragging me, we might both get torn apart. Go back to the convoy."

Zhang Yuanyuan was unwilling to comply, believing she was safer by Li Shuning’s side, but Li Shuning’s impatience was evident.

"Shuning, we’re best friends. I’m just worried about you, and I get scared being alone."

Li Shuning looked at Zhang Yuanyuan: "Yuanyuan, if you’re truly worried about me, then be brave, go to the convoy, and fight zombies with everyone else. This isn’t the past anymore; just because you’re scared doesn’t mean the zombies will spare you."

With that, Li Shuning pried Zhang Yuanyuan’s hand away. The convoy wasn’t far behind, and Zhang Yuanyuan could easily return.

Li Shuning then plunged into the horde of zombies.

Zhang Yuanyuan gritted her teeth, her heart full of resentment, and withdrew to the convoy.

Scattered zombies were near the convoy as well, as superpower users had dispersed to fend off the zombies, so the occasional one or two breaking through was normal.

But it was the end of the world, and after the harsh reality of the past few days, the survivors had recognized some truths.

No one was obligated to protect anyone else. If you don’t stand up, then just wait to die.

Ordinary people armed with knives or sticks stood ready for battle. Together, they dealt with the scattered zombies.

Seeing Zhang Yuanyuan return, no one said anything, although many were displeased with her.

Clearly a regular person, yet insistently clinging to and interfering with superpower users.

They had heard what Zhang Yuanyuan said earlier, and wanted to retort, but since she was Li Shuning’s friend, they decided not to say anything to her, but helping or getting close to her was out of the question.

A large space cleared around Zhang Yuanyuan.

Zhang Yuanyuan’s eyes were almost burning with rage, these bastards.

One day, she would stand higher than them, and then she would see if they still dared look down on her; she would make them pay.

Until now, Zhang Yuanyuan still hadn’t faced reality. 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

Picking up a wooden stick, Zhang Yuanyuan realized that surviving was the most important thing; only by staying alive could she find someone to take her grievances out on.’

Zhao Qimeng was also with the convoy, but she didn’t participate in fighting zombies, instead staying quietly in a bulletproof SUV.

Once most of the zombies were dealt with, everyone returned to the convoy one by one.

Everyone was quite disheveled.

The ordinary people who stayed by the convoy were also in a sorry state, but no one was injured or killed, which was heartening for everyone.

Having encountered so many zombies along the way, from the initial chaotic panic and numerous casualties to now having no casualties, it could be said that everyone was improving.

Just then, a voice suddenly emerged from the crowd, a man’s voice: "Why is that woman allowed to sit in the car while everyone is fighting zombies? Is it just because she is Admiral Li’s wife? This isn’t fair!"

Li Shuning looked over and found it was a small, thin man.

Li Yang also looked over; everyone was looking at the small, thin man.

Under the gaze of many, the man seemed uneasy but still straightened his back.

Li Shuning sneered inwardly, thinking Zhang Yuanyuan was behind this.

This man had been overly attentive to Zhang Yuanyuan the whole way, saying these words now without Zhang Yuanyuan’s prompting was hard for her to believe.

A robust ordinary man loudly declared: "Without Admiral Li, could you have survived? And now you question the Admiral? Your heart is black! If you’re so capable, leave on your own."

A young girl also scoffed: "Exactly, with Admiral Li and Sister Shuning’s abilities, they could easily protect Madam. Why shouldn’t she stay in the car?"

An elderly gentleman couldn’t help but chime in: "Admiral Li has already been considerate to everyone. The kids are staying in the car too, and we old folks are in the inner circle. According to you, should we all go out too?"

Countless people began to voice their support, and the small, thin man was struggling to hold his ground.

Zhang Yuanyuan’s face showed some reluctance, as well as annoyance at the man for being so useless.

As the discussion among the crowd continued, Li Yang finally spoke slowly: "Let me put it this way: joining the convoy, the food and water we have were all obtained at great risk. As everyone knows, water is crucial; without water, we’d all die sooner or later. Originally, I wasn’t going to say this, but my wife has awakened a water ability. She stays in the car because she uses her superpower to fill the water barrels for everyone, ensuring we all have water."

"In our convoy, the only Water Ability User is my wife. Superpower users know that when their energy is depleted, they become weak and powerless. After using so much superpower, she naturally needs rest. Should we protect her or you? If superpower users continue to fight when depleted, they’ll die. If all superpower users die, how long do you ordinary people think you can survive? Bringing you along isn’t my duty, it’s my choice because it’s not easy for anyone to stay alive. I don’t want to see anyone die, but that doesn’t mean you can criticize me."

Li Yang cast a cold look at the small, thin man: "I hope this doesn’t happen again, or you’ll be asked to leave the convoy. My convoy doesn’t welcome you."

The man’s legs trembled, and he dared not utter another word.

Zhao Qimeng then stepped out of the vehicle as well, casually flicking a water ball at the man’s feet.

Zhang Yuanyuan was practically insane with jealousy. Why, she was supposed to be the protagonist; she had transmigrated into the book, knew so many things, she was the heroine, so why didn’t she have superpowers, while even that phony woman did?

To Zhang Yuanyuan, Zhao Qimeng seemed gentle like water, but in reality, she was just fake.

No one could be that gentle, and everything she did was so delicate; it was all just an act.

The convoy began moving forward again.

The whole way they searched for supplies, and neither Li Shuning nor Li Yang revealed what they had gathered.

Those stored items were for crucial moments, as resources would eventually be exhausted; who knew what the future held?