The male supporting character was actually myself.

"Phew! We're really lucky!"

Mark shone his flashlight inside and saw that the elevator was clearly stopped at the very bottom, some unknown floor below. The elevator shaft was safe; there were no zombie ropes to hold onto, and there were steel frames nearby to climb. Given the current height of the group, it was no problem at all.

"boom!"

The sudden gunshot startled everyone. A zombie that had nearly pounced on Hansa in the corner was hit in the head and collapsed to the ground. At the same time, the loud noise attracted the attention of all the zombies. Those upstairs, through the glass and iron mesh, roared and howled, banging on the glass with loud thuds and leaving bloody handprints everywhere.

From the safety gate that everyone had just passed through came the sound of hurried footsteps, and a strong stench of decay grew closer.

The fat old man, gripping the smoking gun, muttered, "This isn't exactly good luck; some zombies came chasing us from who-knows-where!"

"Who's at the back? Didn't you lock the emergency exit?!" Jiang Chen's face hardened, and he cursed himself for being so careless. How could he have forgotten to lock the door?

Strange, would I make such a basic mistake?

Han Sha's face turned pale. "H-It seems to be me? I don't remember... I'm sorry!"

“It’s possible I was the last one.” Mark turned around and fired two shots to stop the zombies charging at the front. He quickly shone his flashlight into the elevator shaft. “There’s no time to worry about that. See the elevator entrance on the first floor?”

There's a red mechanical button on top; pressing it opens the outer door. This is a design feature in all elevators on the resort island. The supervisor specifically emphasized this during safety training to prevent elevator malfunctions, allowing our safety officers to lead team members in self-rescue.

He tugged at the cable to make sure it was okay, then took a step back and said, "Ladies first. I've checked the first floor, there are no zombies. Hurry! We can still control the firepower!"

The handsome uncle's sweeping fire, and Evelyn, Jiang Chen, and the fat old man's spot fire, effectively stopped the zombie horde from spreading, establishing a safe defensive line three meters away, allowing the teammates to retreat first.

"Why are you so long-winded?!"

Seeing this, Durul pushed aside Hansa, who had been given the first spot by Mark, grabbed the cable, and with all his might, climbed to the first floor in a few quick leaps. After pressing the mechanical button, he jumped out of the elevator shaft and disappeared without a trace.

Mark looked displeased but didn't say anything. He helped Hansa to the side of the cable and whispered, "Don't be afraid or panic. After you climb up, observe the situation outside. We'll be up to help you soon. Be careful. He probably just wants to get out of danger as soon as possible and shouldn't hurt you, but be cautious."

"Thank you." Han Sha blushed as her boyfriend gave her a push, and then the handsome Mark gently comforted her, and she felt the hormonal scent emanating from him. Her eyes softened with tenderness as she looked at him. "I'll take good care of myself!"

Standing to the right rear, Jiang Chen couldn't help but rub his forehead.

As expected, this is a script for a horror movie!

Things like leaving the door open are definitely obstacles created by the female lead's halo. The fact that she can be so stupid as to forget to check shows just how strong her cursed fate is.

And could you please follow the time rules?

Even though it's a time to escape, not a second can be wasted, yet they still have to squeeze out ten or eight minutes to force a sentimental moment. No wonder the main characters in horror movies usually die in a chaotic mess, because they are driven to their deaths by the female lead wasting their time!

After gazing at each other tenderly, Mark watched his beloved girl climb the cable and slowly move upwards, enveloped in a pink, bubbly atmosphere.

Hansa is a fitness instructor and climbing is no problem for her, but she has never done this kind of thing before, so she is very slow.

"Evelyn, keep up!" Jiang Chen, having forcibly shaken off the influence of the protagonist's halo, gave Julia a push and instructed, "Stay close behind and be careful."

"Will this work?" Evelyn was clearly still reeling from the shock and didn't react immediately, glancing at her worriedly.

Jiang Chen said helplessly, "This is an elevator cable! It can pull a car and support the weight of more than a dozen people. How could you girls not be able to hold it up? Unless you're so weak that you can't even climb three or four meters and are worried that the people on top will fall and hit the bottom, we can all go up together without any problem."

The others were enlightened and realized that's why they didn't give the female lead time for a solo performance.

One by one, with the ladies taking the lead and the older ones following closely behind, they climbed up in order, pulling on the thick cables and using the surrounding steel frames as a stepping stone.

"You go first, I'll cover your retreat!" When only the two of them were left, the handsome uncle waved his hand with great style.

Jiang Chen had already controlled the Soul Weapon to kill the zombies that kept coming. He then closed the safety door, fired the last zombie, blew on the muzzle of his gun, and laughed, "Looks like we've killed this wave of monsters. The older ones go first, I'll cover the rear."

The handsome uncle didn't refuse. He picked up the machine gun, held the fire axe in his hand, and tested it. The weight was just right. This is an effective weapon that appears frequently in many zombie stories. It's really cool to cut down zombies. He had to bring it!

The two climbed down the elevator shaft to the first floor one after the other, while everyone else except Durul waited at the exit.

The lobby on the first floor and the outside were both very quiet, indicating that a large number of zombies were simply trapped on the various floors and had not escaped.

"We only have about twenty minutes left, we need to hurry!"

Mark lent a hand to the handsome uncle carrying the fire axe, shone his flashlight on him, and whispered, "The only way to leave this island is by yacht, ship, or helicopter on the rooftop. Let's go to the pier first. Everyone be very careful; there might still be armed groups that haven't left."

The lobby door wasn't locked; pushing it open and stepping outside, a fresh breeze greeted everyone, giving them a feeling of rebirth.

The fountain on the viewing platform had stopped, and everything was dark and quiet, as if it were deserted.

"Host!" The little white cat rushed over in a panic and hugged his neck, saying pitifully, "Waaah~ I'm sorry! I was a step too late, and the helicopter just flew away."

I was worried that the host wouldn't chase after them, so I went to the dock and launched a yacht. You guys should hurry over there and leave this island first.

It pouted and fiddled with the phone with its paws, then found the footage of the helicopter taking off from the recording player.

Jiang Chen glanced at it, pointed to one of the familiar faces, and gave the little white cat a meaningful look.

"Does the host mean I should follow this person?"

"With a recording device?"

"Oh! I see! Their helicopter is still within the recording equipment's surveillance range, so they can pinpoint my location. I'll follow them with the equipment and record everything they do so I can expose Guardian Angel's evil deeds online!"

"Yes, meow!" Understanding the command, the fluffy ball stood at attention, saluted, and then took off running. "I'll obey your orders without fail! Host, just wait for my good news..."

Chapter Twenty-Seven: We're Not a Good Match

"Tetetetetete..."

As the helicopter flew further and further away from the island, Bo Rui leaned back in his seat, looking back with deep reluctance, his eyes revealing complex emotions.

Goodbye, resort island;

Farewell, the nation I created with my own hands;

Goodbye, my former employer, Guardian Company.

A moment later, his gaze shifted to the distance, where a brightly lit, bustling city stretched out before him. For many, the nightlife was just beginning, but soon…

He glanced at the time; in twenty minutes, the entire resort island would disappear completely into the sea.

Twenty-three and a half hours later, the cargo ship arrived at the port. Farewell, bustling metropolis, awaiting the completion of the cleanup operation; one day you will rebuild your glory!

Those who are currently indulging in nightlife will soon discover that all this prosperity is just a fleeting illusion, and the whole world is about to change completely.

Only those with money to buy the standard-grade vaccine can avoid being infected by the virus and turning into zombies.

The precious serum vaccine that I brought back can only be specially supplied to high-level officials. After human trials, injecting the serum vaccine can not only completely prevent viral infection, but also make people youthful and energetic. However, the production process is very complicated and cannot be mass-produced at present.

Moreover, these serum vaccines are very likely the cornerstone of research into the elixir of immortality!

"Notify CU project headquarters to prepare satellite monitoring footage." Bo Rui glanced at the precious serum vaccine, layered with protective materials, placed at his feet, suppressing his wildly beating heart. His voice remained as calm and composed as ever in the earphone.

The co-pilot respectfully responded, and the helicopter flew further and further into the night sky, heading straight for the bustling city.

On the dark island, a few cautious flashlight beams could be seen occasionally, while in the distance, more and more zombies, seemingly appearing from nowhere, wandered aimlessly.

"Don't shoot!" The handsome uncle hurriedly stopped Evelyn when he saw her raise her gun. "Headquarters is such a big place. There are probably many zombies wandering around nearby. The sound of gunfire will attract a horde of zombies."

He spat into his palm. "Watch this!"

Two wandering zombies were blocking the scenic bridge ahead. This was the shortest route from the Zeus Building to the dock, while several zombies were already slowly splashing around in the pool and pond.

No one can guarantee that they won't have any cuts or wounds, so be careful to avoid getting them wet.

Jiang Chen quickly grabbed the handsome uncle who was about to rush forward and handed him a compressed packaging bag. "When you kill zombies at close range, blood splatter is inevitable. It's better to be careful."

Handsome middle-aged man: [?_??]

What is this thing? Where did you get it from?

With a head full of questions, he opened the exquisitely packaged bag and saw—a one-piece professional protective suit?

Upon opening it, wow, it even came with a helmet and face mask, ensuring complete coverage from head to toe!

Everyone: (??д??)!!!

"Is this so professional? Where did you get it?"

"Is it sturdy? Can it withstand a zombie's scratch?"

"Anything else? One for each of us would be fine!"

"Hmm, I'm too fat to fit into it, but this thing is pretty nice."

"Try them on and see how they look..."

…………

The others, huddled in the corner, were surprised and began to whisper amongst themselves. Jiang Chen calmly took out a stack of cards from his backpack and distributed them to the others.

"Huh? Jiang Chen, when did you get a bag?" Julia was taken aback. He had just carried her out of the passageway earlier, so there was no bag on him.

Hansa, however, still has her backpack with her. And her boyfriend, Durul, got away from everyone else and ran off; nobody knows where he is now…

Jiang Chen handed her a set of protective clothing and casually made up a story, "I found it in the lobby and left it at the front desk."

"You're amazing!" She looked up at him, her beautiful eyes blinking like stars. "To remain calm and collected even in such a dangerous situation, you're truly incredible! I... I wish I were half as good as you..."

"We just have different strengths. Besides, I'll protect you." Jiang Chen couldn't resist pinching her cheek, then smiled and helped her put on her protective suit.

Evelyn shook her head as she watched, "Tsk tsk tsk, true feelings are revealed in times of life and death. It is said that a woman's affection for a reliable man increases rapidly when she is in a state of panic and fear. That's why men like to take girls to horror movies and haunted houses. Not only do they make the girls scream and bury themselves in their arms, but they also make it very easy to quickly develop feelings for them."

Look at those two couples, once they escape, they'll be all set, won't they?

"Duru is a dangerous guy. He ran away as soon as he encountered a small problem. Well, now his girlfriend belongs to someone else. I wonder where that guy went. I wonder if he'll regret it when he finds out..."

"What? Are you envious because you saw other couples showing affection?"

As the fat old man put on his protective suit, he nudged his daughter's arm and pointed to the side, "That kid's pretty good, reliable! He's about your age, why don't you set him up? Once we escape and settle things on the resort island, we can hold a group wedding for the three of you couples or something. You've all been through thick and thin together!"

"Pah! Dream on! You think you can just ditch me for every guy you see so you can enjoy yourself, huh?" Evelyn rolled her eyes, zipped up her father's fly, and muttered under her breath, "You'll never get rid of me in this lifetime, give up. Without me around, your weight is definitely going to skyrocket again. You'd better work on losing weight when you get back this time..."

Hansa considerately zipped up Mark's zipper, her face slightly flushed behind the full protective suit and helmet. "Thank you for taking care of me all this time. I've caused you a lot of trouble along the way."

“Of course, it’s my duty to protect the safety of my teammates.” At this critical moment, Mark said in a very straightforward way, “Fortunately, Julia has Jiang Chen protecting her the whole time, and Evelyn can take good care of herself, otherwise I wouldn’t have the energy to take care of everyone so well.”

Everyone: ...

The Old Man of the Moon (Yue Lao) ties a red thread for you, and you're just waiting to cut it with scissors, right?

"Mark, do you have a girlfriend?" Evelyn couldn't stand it anymore. If they kept talking like this, even if the God of Love welded them together with steel bars, Mark could saw them apart all by himself!

Perhaps not expecting anyone to ask such gossip during a life-or-death crisis, Mark paused for a moment, then smiled shyly and shook his head. "No. I have neither a house nor a car, and I'm stationed and working on this deserted island. How could I possibly meet a girl willing to be with me?"

"But we can't stay on this resort island. Once we escape, I'm thinking of finding another job in the city. Do you have anyone suitable, sis? Could you introduce me to someone?"

A bitter expression appeared on Han Sha's pretty face, and she couldn't help but feel conflicted. Did he... not like her?

Otherwise, how could he have asked Evelyn to introduce him to a girlfriend?