Chapter 10: The Revelation

“You’re not allowed to ask about what just happened, and you’re definitely not allowed to laugh at me!”

Shu Xin, afraid that Yan Mo would question her, walked out of the bathroom in a fit of self-abandonment.

“Come here, it’s time for breakfast.” Yan Mo chuckled indulgently.

Seeing how Shu Xin blushed furiously just at the sight of him, he didn’t even need to ask—he was sure it had something to do with last night’s kiss.

The breakfast table was already set with the food Yan Mo had brought.

Though they hadn’t been together for long, the atmosphere between them was surprisingly warm and harmonious. Even when they weren’t speaking, each occupied with their own tasks, there was no sense of awkwardness.

When Yan Mo and Shu Xin appeared outside the girls’ dormitory together, it unsurprisingly caused a stir across half the school.

Within an hour, the school’s forums, bulletin boards, and even Weibo were flooded with discussions about their relationship.

Meanwhile, the main subjects of the gossip were quietly having lunch in a secluded corner of the cafeteria.

It all started because Shu Xin mentioned that she had never seen Yan Mo eat in the cafeteria before, finding it hard to imagine such a place matching his refined demeanor.

Yan Mo gave his silly girlfriend a look and silently decided they would have lunch in the cafeteria that day.

From the moment Yan Mo led her to the cafeteria, picked up a tray, and got in line for food, Shu Xin, who was watching the whole process, realized her boyfriend was unexpectedly down-to-earth!

Not the slightest bit out of place!

What a discovery—she had learned something new about him today!

“Yan Mo, look, now the whole school knows you have a girlfriend. Even if I’m not around in the future, you still have to keep your distance from other girls and uphold the principles of a faithful boyfriend.”

Shu Xin held up the forum post she had been reading to Yan Mo.

“Yes, yes, yes. I’ll make sure to stay at least five meters away from them. Now eat, stop looking at your phone, or you’ll end up with indigestion and a stomachache.”

Glancing at the phone screen, Yan Mo couldn’t help but smile at her words. What else could he do? His little girlfriend was just too cute—he could only indulge her.

Yan Mo didn’t bother addressing the online discussions, silently allowing the news of their relationship to spread.

It wasn’t just Shu Xin who wanted to declare her claim—he wanted to as well.

She was so focused on how popular he was, completely forgetting that she, too, had many admirers.

Shu Xin’s possessiveness and desire to declare ownership filled Yan Mo with immense satisfaction.

Time flew, and in the blink of an eye, the semester came to an end. The supermarket and pharmacy Shu Xin had taken over had already resumed normal operations.

The professional manager she had hired at a high price was definitely worth the money, ensuring the business ran smoothly. While they weren’t as profitable as stores in bustling city centers or residential areas, they were at least breaking even.

Noticing that Shu Xin always took about one-third of each new stock order without explanation, the manager never questioned it. Instead, he would simply order extra inventory to compensate.

In this line of work, the greatest taboo was prying into the employer’s secrets.

After noticing that the warehouse always seemed emptier than expected, he didn’t ask any questions—an unspoken understanding developed between them.

The latter half of the year was packed with holidays, and Shu Xin didn’t miss a single opportunity to stock up on supplies.

Many items were disguised as employee benefits, company gatherings, or festive rewards.

It wasn’t just an excuse—she genuinely distributed generous gifts to her employees, ensuring they received vacuum-packed rice, flour, cooking oil, and other non-perishable essentials. These items, as long as they remained unopened, could be stored for extended periods.

Using these occasions as a cover, Shu Xin was able to place large bulk orders for prepared foods without drawing suspicion.

Since she had to attend classes during the week, she arranged for the employee meal deliveries to be sent directly to the supermarket and pharmacy, while her own stockpile was discreetly transported by car over the weekends.

This way, every store had deliveries arriving, enhancing the illusion of normalcy and preventing any prying eyes from growing suspicious.

On top of that, Shu Xin’s nearly constant online shopping had allowed her to amass a vast supply of ready-to-eat meals, self-heating hotpots, instant rice dishes, snacks, nuts, chocolates, energy bars, and even high-calorie survival biscuits.

She could eat freely when alone, but in public, she needed to maintain appearances.

She understood the importance of keeping a low profile.

Her relationship with Yan Mo progressed rapidly—one wanted to find a protector, while the other wanted to lock down his prize.

With both of them unconsciously lowering their guard, their bond deepened at an accelerated pace. Shu Xin’s trust in Yan Mo grew with each passing day.

On New Year’s Eve, as they welcomed the new year together, Shu Xin decided to reveal the truth about the impending apocalypse.

The fireworks had just faded, leaving only scattered sparks in the sky, a reminder of the beauty that had just passed.

“Actually, I’ve been hiding something from you.”

Shu Xin turned to look at Yan Mo, who had just been standing beside her, watching the fireworks together.

“I know.” Yan Mo met her gaze.

With the level of attention he paid to his little girlfriend, how could he not notice that she was keeping a secret?

Every week, she had a day when she insisted on going out alone, never allowing him to accompany her.

He had considered secretly sending someone to follow her, but he never did. He wanted to hear the truth from Shu Xin herself, not uncover it through underhanded means.

The difference between the two approaches was like night and day.

“Of course, you’re so smart.” Looking into Yan Mo’s deep yet gentle eyes, Shu Xin suddenly felt her anxiety dissipate.

“Half a year ago, after my parents passed away, I had the same nightmare for seven consecutive days. The scenes in my dreams were always identical, filling me with fear and unease.”

“Then, the events in my dreams began appearing in real life, confirming my worst suspicions. Those dreams weren’t just dreams—they were visions of the future.”

Yan Mo’s brows furrowed slightly, but he didn’t interrupt. Instead, he listened attentively.

“In my dreams, our world enters an apocalypse. At first, no one paid attention to the heavy rain, assuming it would stop soon, just like always. But after half a month of nonstop downpour, people started realizing something was wrong.”

“The rain continued for over three months, flooding buildings and destroying food supplies. Just when people thought the worst was over, temperatures plummeted overnight, dropping below -30°C, and kept falling.”

“At -50°C, the world seemed frozen in deathly silence. But the disaster was far from over. After four months of extreme cold, the heatwave arrived, followed by the outbreak of the zombie virus.”

“Society collapsed completely, and a new order of the apocalypse emerged. Natural selection took over. Humans, animals, and plants all mutated in order to survive in this new world.”