"Sorry about that, I dumped you."
After sending Wu Mengyao to a small bedroom to scavenge for supplies, Wu Tian looked at Lin Yuan.
"..."
What do you mean, you dumped me? Why do you speak so awkwardly? With a black line of sweat on his forehead, he waved his hand, "It's okay, it doesn't hurt. But there's one thing I'm quite concerned about. Aren't girls' hands supposed to be soft? Why are yours so rough and uncomfortable to touch."
"Lin Yuan, you blockhead! If you can't speak, then shut up! I practice archery and combat techniques, if you like soft, then go find someone else! You actually find me disagreeable, you're asking for a beating!!"
"Hey, hey, hey, that's enough. I'm telling you, I've practiced Sanda for two years. If you provoke me again, I'll get serious!"
"If you've practiced, why are you running away? Come keep me company!"
After a period of chaos, they finally began to scavenge quietly. The three of them naturally worked faster. In less than 20 minutes, the living room was already filled with useful items and what they considered useful.
"Wu Mengyao, why are you carrying such a big doll out? Don't you have any at home?"
Wu Mengyao stammered and couldn't explain, just staring at Wu Tian with wide eyes.
Wu Tian rubbed his forehead, speechless. "I hate it most when you make that expression. Take it, take it, you carry it yourself later."
"Hooray!"
Ignoring the jubilant Wu Mengyao, Lin Yuan and Wu Tian began to sort through the supplies in the living room.
For convenience in counting, Wu Tian also followed Lin Yuan's advice and brought a scale, paper, and pen.
"There are 13 pounds of rice, 10 pounds of flour, 6 pounds of vegetable oil, 8 pounds of lard, 2 pounds of mung beans, 2 pounds of Chinese cabbage, 5 potatoes, 6 tomatoes, 18 eggs, 3 pounds of pork ribs, 2 pounds of pork, 2 cans of preserved fish, 513g of raisins, 406g of dried dates, 126g of goji berries, and a can of 123g chrysanthemum tea. They haven't eaten much, it seems they just bought them. There's also a large frozen watermelon in the refrigerator, we'll eat it on the rooftop later."
So many goji berries and dried dates, it seems this family is quite health-conscious!
After listing the food, they continued to list weapons and tools.
"Weapons are a set of kitchen knives and a nail hammer that can be considered weapons. Tools include a toolbox with most common tools. Why couldn't I find an emergency rescue kit? Shouldn't every household have received one? For medicine, there are only Six Flavor Rehmannia Pills and a box of Ganmao Ling. No power banks either. Unbelievable."
Wu Tian cleared out the rest of the items, dividing them into 10 sets of clothes and pants, headphones, a flashlight, and even a jewelry box.
"These are the things I'm taking. Is there anything else you want? Six Flavor Rehmannia Pills? Do you want this jewelry?"
Lin Yuan didn't say anything but carefully examined the items on the ground. He picked out a leather jacket and some data cables and cloth strips that could be used for ropes.
"I'm taking these. You can keep the jewelry and Six Flavor Rehmannia Pills. I heard women can also suffer from kidney deficiency, hahahahaha~"
The three of them left the room with bags and bags. However, the remaining items were categorized and placed in the salvaged storage boxes. Two bottles of medicinal wine and a pack of cigarettes were neatly stored, as were seasonings. The clothes were also folded and placed together. These were items they might need in the future, but couldn't carry all at once, so they left them there.
Upon leaving, they propped the door shut with a chair, leaving it open to avoid trouble. After placing the items, Wu Tian and Wu Mengyao, Lin Yuan and his group headed towards the 13th floor again.
As usual, they knocked on the door before entering. Unexpectedly, there were still zombies inside. After listening at the door for a while, they only heard the roar of a single zombie.
It was manageable if there was only one.
Lin Yuan signaled Wu Tian and Wu Mengyao to retreat and prepare, then went upstairs to move a chair down and place it by the door.
He inserted the key and turned it, then backed away with the riot shield. As soon as the zombie saw the door open, it immediately rushed out. Its mouth filled with filth and its ferocious appearance frightened Wu Mengyao into hiding behind the fire cabinet.
The zombie rushed too quickly. It didn't expect a chair to be placed at the door and was tripped, falling to the ground.
What awaited it was the restraint of the riot shield and a headshot.
Wu Mengyao didn't expect the zombie to be dealt with so quickly. She was still holding the fire extinguisher, wanting to spray it.
Pulling out the arrow stuck in the zombie's back of the head, Wu Tian looked at it and shook his head, "It's unusable now. The arrowhead is blunt, it won't be able to pierce the skull next time. Training arrows can't withstand too much wear and tear. Throw it away."
Then, the two of them worked together to push the body down. The zombies on the ground swarmed like hyenas smelling meat, but when they found it wasn't fresh flesh but one of their own, they roared in frustration and dispersed one by one.
"It's a shame it didn't smash any zombies."
Lin Yuan shook his head, somewhat disappointed.
"Alright, the bodies in front didn't smash any zombies either. Let's hurry and collect supplies. You helped me get the medicine today, so lunch is on me. I'll help you clear out other places in the afternoon," Wu Tian patted his shoulder and rushed in with Wu Mengyao. She was really hungry and wanted to finish scavenging and eat as soon as possible.
"Hehehe, that's too embarrassing," but his face showed no embarrassment at all.
In their haste to eat, the group only rummaged through the boxes and drawers, not taking everything out. They picked out some immediately usable items, leaving the rest to be organized slowly in the afternoon.
The sun had reached its highest point when Lin Yuan and his group emerged, carrying large bags and bundles. They had a fruitful haul.
The two sisters were obviously happier because this household had a lot of food stored. There were still 5 bags of cured meat and sausages, vacuum-packed. Perhaps to prevent spoilage, they had put them in the refrigerator. They couldn't understand the logic.
As for rice, flour, and cooking oil, there were a total of fifty pounds, plus other vegetables and fruits. Some of the produce left outside had spoiled slightly, mostly pumpkins, corn, potatoes, and sweet potatoes. All the vegetables were in the refrigerator, making it seem like they had just returned from the countryside.
Apples, pears, and watermelons were still fresh. It was truly a bountiful harvest. The three people, two large and one small, had to make three trips to move all the food and other items.
So, Lin Yuan shamelessly asked for a can of what looked like very expensive Biluochun tea.
It was labor fees, after all, carrying things back and forth was tiring.
"It's inconvenient to cook now with the power out. Since this family has quite a bit of food, why don't you eat lunch at my place? I have a small stove and a small gas tank, so you won't have to burn wood. What do you say?" Wu Tian asked from the doorway.
Lin Yuan thought about it. Besides canned food, it was indeed difficult to eat something hot at the moment. He nodded and agreed.
They now had a life-and-death friendship. Wu Tian was not a scheming person. Coming from a police family, he was decisive, possessing courage and strength. It was fortunate to have met him. It was a testament to Lin Yuan's own capabilities that he hadn't clung to him.
Moreover, everyone understood the importance of a good team in the current situation. He was willing to do anything to strengthen their bond.
"Then I'll go back first to get some food and my phone to report the situation to my parents and feed the cat. Wait for me," he said, picking up two plastic bags and heading back. Wu Tian had asked him to pick out some items: two pieces of clothing and a box of Biluochun in one bag, and in the other, a watering can, three sets of keys, and some electrical wires, data cables, and cloth strips.
He carried two bags in one hand and the riot shield in the other. The carving knife was also placed in a small bag, still stained with zombie blood, not yet washed. He had to be careful washing this thing.
He would deal with it tonight, as he needed it in the afternoon.
"Don't take too much, or we won't be able to finish it. I said this meal is on me!" Wu Tian suddenly felt that Lin Yuan seemed eager to maintain their current relationship, which made him happy. After all, unreliable teammates who were neither close nor distant were not trustworthy.
"Got it, you start cooking then!" Lin Yuan, at the stairwell, replied in Sichuan dialect.