Chapter 67 – Apocalypse Arc: Zombie Siege: Rebirth in the Apocalypse—My Secret Lover (05)
The Punishment World not only increases the difficulty of the mission and the world’s danger level, but it also comes with a direct punishment for the host—the host will inherit all of the original body’s symptoms, both physically and mentally.
The original Bai Tang, due to being bedridden for a long time and living in isolated poverty, had lost all hope in life. However, he still had attachments, and for the sake of his sister, who would cry for him, he hesitated between life and death.
When Bai Tang took over, the person he cared about most was Jiang Liangwu—who, in this world, was Shao Licang. Only Shao Licang could be his salvation, the one belief that kept him going.
The system felt the world’s hostility—was this world clinging to the male lead too?!
As Bai Tang was wheeled out of the examination room, Bai Yun quickly approached the doctor with concern, while Bai Tang stretched his neck, anxiously looking around.
The figure he longed for the most—wasn’t there.
No. Not on the left. Not on the right.
Shao Licang was gone.
He doesn’t want me anymore. He doesn’t want me anymore…
“The patient’s condition is serious,” the doctor adjusted his glasses and spoke gravely, holding the medical report. “Long-term malnutrition has led to calcium deficiency in the bones, causing full-body pain. In addition, his white blood cell count is too low, making his immune system weak…”
The doctor sighed before delivering the most concerning diagnosis.
“But most critically, he is suffering from severe depression. He needs as much care and companionship as possible.”
“Alright, thank you, doctor.” Bai Yun sincerely expressed her gratitude, but as soon as she turned around, she was shocked.
Bai Tang stood there with his head down, his entire being exuding an aura of death.
“Tang Tang, it’s me—your sister,” Bai Yun called out to him.
“He doesn’t want me anymore.”
The boy lifted his tear-streaked face.
“Sister, he doesn’t want me anymore…”
Perhaps it was the original body’s emotions affecting her, or maybe she had already come to truly see Bai Tang as her little brother. Either way, Bai Yun’s nose stung with emotion.
She gently patted Bai Tang’s back in comfort.
“It’s okay, it’s okay… Sister still wants you. You still have me…”
“Tang Tang!”
The door to the examination room was violently pushed open as Shao Licang stormed in like a gust of wind.
Seeing this, Bai Yun silently stepped aside to make space for him.
Shao Licang crouched in front of Bai Tang. The boy’s eyes were swollen red, tears streaming down uncontrollably like a broken dam.
“I thought… you didn’t want me anymore…”
I thought you didn’t want me anymore…
Shao Licang’s heart clenched painfully. He gently kissed away Bai Tang’s tears, his voice soft and coaxing.
“Who am I?”
Bai Tang seemed unable to process the question. He opened his mouth several times but failed to answer.
“Tang Tang, it’s Shao Licang. The male lead of this world is called Shao Licang,” the system reminded him.
“A-Ah…”
“Ah Wu is Shao Licang!” Seeing that the male lead was still useful, the system decided to temporarily stop disliking him.
Bai Tang clung to the last syllable.
“Ah Cang~”
His voice, softened by thirst and hoarseness, was far from melodious, yet Shao Licang smiled. He cupped Bai Tang’s face and locked eyes with him.
“Yes, it’s Ah Cang.” Forget Ah Wu.
Something in Bai Tang’s gaze solidified—his eyes brightened.
“Ah Cang~”
“I’m here.”
The bodyguards who had rushed in behind him stood frozen in shock.
What’s going on? Did their boss get possessed by a ghost? Or did an iron tree finally bloom?
Meanwhile, the bodyguards who had accompanied their boss to the hospital before and had long since grown accustomed to Shao Licang’s affectionate side gave them a disdainful look. No composure at all.
“I’m taking Tang Tang with me,” Shao Licang said to Bai Yun.
“No.” Bai Yun firmly refused.
Upon hearing this, Bai Tang clung tightly to Shao Licang’s suit.
“Tang Tang needs a proper environment to recover.” His tone left no room for negotiation—it was a statement, not a request.
Bai Yun met the male lead’s gaze, and that same bloodthirsty, ruthless aura from last night resurfaced.
“Sister…” Bai Tang pleaded, looking at Bai Yun with teary eyes.
“Fine.”
It only took three seconds for Bai Yun to be defeated by her little angel.
At that moment, her emotions were extremely complicated. Can I still take my little brother back? Urgent—waiting online!
Author’s Note:
Bai Yun: That’s my little brother!!!
Me: Are you all ready? Because I’m about to stir up some chaos!!!