"A slice of pizza? Why don't I just serve you a bullet instead? How does that sound?" Tang Ze's voice dripped with icy menace.
Sun Ting instantly crumpled to the floor, trembling uncontrollably. She had thought this was a safe haven, but it turned out to be a den of wolves. Where in the world did he get that gun?
"Come here," Tang Ze beckoned casually, waving his hand.
Sun Ting didn't dare resist. Using her slender, jade - like arms to prop herself up on the ground, she slowly crawled toward Tang Ze, who was lounging on the sofa.
"Big brother, please spare me. I'll never deceive you again," Sun Ting pleaded, her voice quivering with tears. She had always appeared as innocent and harmless as a lamb, but now she seemed like a devil in disguise.
Tang Ze raised the gun, letting the barrel glide across her exquisite face. Sun Ting's eyes widened in terror, feeling death looming over her. She regretted her actions deeply now. Why hadn't she just obeyed him? It wouldn't have cost her anything.
"If you had been so obedient from the start, you wouldn't have suffered," Tang Ze said with a seemingly kind smile. Yet no one knew that his previous shot had actually missed its mark.
Sun Ting nodded vigorously, whimpering softly.
But Tang Ze's gaze turned frigid, and he pressed the gun against the back of her head. The consequence of deceiving him was clear—death.
"Don't be so picky. It's the apocalypse. There aren't many beauties left."
Tang Ze suddenly noticed that his progress in the system had increased by 1 point. It was still a bit slow, though. He shoved Sun Ting aside and sat back on the sofa, scrolling through his phone while eating some hot pot to replenish his energy. This was far superior to the stuff valued at 998 (a slang term for low - quality goods). And it only cost him a bottle of mineral water and a slice of pizza. Who said cheap things were necessarily bad?
"Spare me…" Sun Ting's faint plea barely escaped her lips.
Tang Ze paused, then grabbed Sun Ting by her hair and pulled her up. He noticed her face was pale, her skin unusually dry.
His brow furrowed slightly. It seemed her energy levels were the issue.
Better to take it slow. Only 2 progress points gained. This was way too slow.
"Eat something," Tang Ze said indifferently, gesturing to a plate by his feet filled with freshly cooked pork belly and beef.
Starving and unable to resist, Sun Ting crawled quickly to Tang Ze's feet and began devouring the food.
"Here, water," Tang Ze said, this time handing her a large bowl, enough to quench her thirst.
Sun Ting chewed the meat, mumbling through her mouthful, "Thank you, thank you."
"No need to thank me. From now on, you're mine."
Sun Ting, who was still crouched on the ground drinking water, froze. But she dared not resist.
Tang Ze didn't explain further, simply smiling. "You have two choices now. Either eat a bullet, or obey me."
"I'll obey," Sun Ting replied without hesitation. Only a fool would choose the bullet. As long as she could eat and drink her fill, she'd comply.
Tang Ze patted Sun Ting's head and grinned. "From now on, you're mine."
"Yes."
Tang Ze was slightly surprised. She was smarter than before.
Meanwhile, in Dong Fei's home, seven or eight men were gathered, the living room filled to the brim with supplies, half of which were cases of mineral water.
One of them, a bald guy, seemed impatient. "Damn, she's still not out. Don't tell me he killed her."
Dong Fei sipped his red wine and glanced over. "What's worrying you? There are plenty of women."
The bald man chuckled bitterly. "But pretty ones are rare. We finally got a good - looking one, and it's taking so long."
"Compared to women, the gunshot we heard earlier is what we need to deal with," Dong Fei said solemnly. That gun posed a threat to his authority, and he could almost feel it pressed against his forehead.
If he could seize that gun, he'd be able to control the entire neighborhood. He'd practically be the emperor of the community.
A young man with dyed yellow hair sitting nearby spoke up seriously. "I think the gunshot came from our building."
"It does sound like it," another man agreed.
Dong Fei set his wine glass on the table. "Bald Guy, you and Yellow Head go check every apartment."
The bald man and the yellow - haired one exchanged glances. The person they were dealing with had a gun.
"Each of you gets a box of bread and mineral water."
Under the promise of such a reward, they nodded. As they stood up, the bald man called out to the bedroom, "Take it easy. Leave some for me when I get back."
Dong Fei sighed. "A woman pushing 40, and you're still so obsessed."
"Brother Dong, you don't get it. I've had my eye on her for a long time. If it weren't for the apocalypse, I'd never have a chance. I should thank the apocalypse for this."
The others chuckled darkly. This was far more entertaining than work.
After they left, the yellow - haired man grinned. "Bald Guy, there's a live streamer in apartment 701 with a killer body. And in 603, there's a flight attendant. She's gorgeously refined, every inch of her perfect."
"You're a smart one. With me backing you, you'll stay alive out there."
"Thanks, Bald Guy. After you're done, let me have a go."
The bald man patted the yellow - haired man's shoulder. "Relax. In this world, women are fair game."
The mission to find the gun was quickly forgotten as they headed straight for apartment 603 to find the flight attendant.
Inside the apartment, Ning Gu was visibly agitated, pacing back and forth. He was thirsty, hungry, and on the verge of losing his mind. His beautiful girlfriend, An Bai, sat on the sofa, looking pitiful and vulnerable.
Bang, bang, bang. The sound of knocking startled both of them.
Ning Gu approached the door and peered through the peephole, spotting the bald man and the yellow - haired one. There was no way he was opening that door.
"We know you're in there. Open up!" the yellow - haired man barked.
Ning Gu's mind was still somewhat clear. If he opened that door, An Bai would become their plaything.