The distant wall enclosed a desolate landscape. The earth, a dull brown, was stained with the blood of zombies, their scattered corpses littering the ground.

Two months had passed since Qiao Yanrou’s arrival in this post-apocalyptic world, yet she still struggled to adjust to the crumbling buildings and mutated zombies. She had arrived to find the body already deceased; awakening, she gasped for breath before her lungs finally cleared.

Lan Jie, one of the base’s managers, took pity on her and brought her in, assigning her menial tasks.

Occasionally, Lan Jie sent her to the meeting room. There, Qiao Yanrou repeatedly felt the gaze of Shen Luohan, the base’s leader, upon her.

Initially, she assumed he knew her, but after searching the original owner’s memories, she found no trace of his handsome face.

A little over a month later, Shen Luohan confessed his feelings, asking her to be his girlfriend. Still reeling from her arrival just over half a month prior, she hesitantly refused, fearing the powerful leader.

He didn’t get angry, avoiding the topic as if it never happened. Yet, he showed her constant kindness, gradually softening her heart.

Ten days ago, she accepted his advances. Their time together had been sweet, but…

Shen Luohan’s tall, muscular build often left her tearful and biting her lip at night. Her vulnerable appearance only fueled his passion.

Although the nights were demanding, her treatment at the base had vastly improved. Protected by Shen Luohan, no one dared bully her anymore.

Qiao Yanrou was content. The original owner possessed a water ability, but it remained at the initial stage, unable to advance—a state that persisted. Her beauty and figure, devoid of strength, made her a tempting target in this harsh world.

Fortunately, the base prohibited such actions, ensuring her safety before her relationship with Shen Luohan.

Now, she no longer had to struggle for survival, worrying about each passing day. It was a rare stroke of luck in the apocalypse.

“Yanrou…”

A knock came at the door. Qiao Yanrou opened it to reveal a woman with a low ponytail, delicate features, and a scattering of freckles.

“Shen Ge is back. He brought back an ability user, and they’re examining them now.” The woman’s expression was subtle.

Qiao Yanrou didn’t pick up on the subtext, only hearing that no one was injured during the supply run. Bringing back an ability user was normal for the base leader.

“How was the supply run? Should we help?” she asked.

The woman, exasperated by Qiao Yanrou’s beauty and apparent obliviousness, sighed.

“Shen Ge brought back a woman,” she said softly, hinting at the situation.

Qiao Yanrou paused, then closed the door.

“There are many powerful female ability users in the base,” she replied slowly.

The woman was still frustrated by her lack of understanding. She could tell this new woman was different, closer to Shen Ge.

“You… haven’t been in a relationship before, have you?” she asked, studying Qiao Yanrou. Such a beautiful woman, surely this was her first?

Qiao Yanrou didn’t answer; neither she nor the original owner had ever been in a relationship.

The woman, seeing her silent agreement, looked at her as if she were a rare specimen.

“No wonder you don’t understand. That woman is close to Shen Ge. Be careful; don’t get your heart broken.” Though she’d never heard of Shen Luohan being with anyone else before Qiao Yanrou.

The woman spelled it out. Surely she understood now?

Qiao Yanrou understood: “Thank you for the warning.” But she couldn’t control Shen Luohan’s actions.