My name is Levi, and I work in anime.

"Auntie is asking you, do you like Yukino or Haruno?" Finally catching her breath, the beautiful woman began to whisper in Li Wei's ear.

"Feelings aren't something you can buy," the boy retorted. "But I like you more, Yoko."

"Don't make trouble!"

After realizing that Levi was becoming increasingly audacious and that he would be discovered sooner or later, Touma Yoko decided to end it all quickly: "This is a matter between children, and we as elders shouldn't interfere too much. Levi is a good... good boy, he won't... won't hurt the girl."

"Really? I hope so." Somewhat comforted, Yukinoshita, before leaving, couldn't help but ask again, "Are you sure we don't need to call a doctor?"

"It's okay, it's okay."

"Alright then." Lady Yukinoshita nodded and turned to leave.

The two people inside the house remained motionless until they heard the footsteps of someone going downstairs gradually fading into the distance, at which point they both breathed a sigh of relief.

It was really too dangerous. Yaozi's body was tense the whole time. When she was in a state of high tension, her body would subconsciously hug Li Wei tightly. She was talking to her best friend outside the door while trying to avoid giving anything away. Her brain almost exploded on the spot.

After confirming that she had really left, Li Wei stopped her from speaking before the beautiful woman could angrily reprimand him.

……

Two hours later, with the virus completely eliminated, Touma Yoko lay lazily on the bed, her body limp and without any strength.

The culprit who caused all this was now examining the suicide note with great interest.

"Don't look!" The beautiful woman, feeling quite shy, tried to snatch her work back, but clearly failed: "What's so interesting about this?"

"Of course it's beautiful. It's filled with love for me and Kazusa."

Holding Yaozi's body, Li Wei felt very clear-headed: "I will keep this work safe and read it every time it is your birthday, to commemorate another year of our happy life together."

"--!!!Can't!!!"

Touma Yoko's expression changed drastically, as if someone had taken out articles and photos from her QQ space more than ten years ago and read them aloud to her face. She had a strong desire to travel back in time and accomplish the feat of killing herself.

She wrote it with the attitude of someone on their deathbed, and wrote down many things she couldn't say before. Now, if she were to write it down, she would never be able to say them.

"Anyway, get some rest. I'm here for you, don't leave me. Yoko-nee, you wouldn't want to give this suicide note to Kazusa like I did, would you?"

After getting up and dressing, Li Wei gently kissed Yaozi's forehead before leaving, giving her a final few words of advice. Only after she nodded helplessly and made her promise did Li Wei turn and leave.

Li Wei felt extremely happy.

I never knew Yaozi had such a cute and affectionate side to her; I'd never seen that before.

Once we get back to the main world, we'll bring her home immediately, even if Kazusa pretends to be angry and throws a tantrum.

"Hey, Avi?"

Quite by chance, the boy coming downstairs bumped into the oversized Yukinoshita, who looked surprised and said, "I didn't see you coming downstairs just now. I thought you had left."

"No, I just took a short rest. Aunt Yangzi, you're overthinking it." The boy made up a reason and gave up when he saw that she didn't want to ask any more questions.

He didn't notice that Yoko behind him sniffed lightly, as if she smelled something strange.

Chapter 32 My Heart Is Beating Faster Under the Snow

On the fifteenth day after the outbreak of the apocalyptic crisis, the entire Chiba City survivor base had been completely stabilized, and all operational orders were being carried out in an orderly manner.

Under Li Wei's leadership, the garrison continued to expand outwards, moving towards various libraries, warehouses, and energy centers. The rescue of survivors and the replenishment of personnel and supplies progressed smoothly, and various resources were significantly replenished.

Most people have gradually gotten used to the post-apocalyptic environment and no longer scream when they see zombies. Even Boqi, who usually becomes paralyzed at the sight of him, can now swing his guitar and kill two of them.

If things continue to develop in this way, it's hard to say what will happen in other places, but at least Chiba City is basically safe.

In his spare time, Li Wei discusses martial arts with Saeko and Shizuka, learning a highly refined cutting technique; he exchanges medical knowledge with Shizuka Marikawa, listening to her complaints about her "breasts getting three centimeters bigger lately, so troublesome"; he openly shares a room with Kazusa and occasionally sneaks up on Yoko at night; while reviewing documents, he savors Setsuna's black tea and occasionally bickers with Yukinoshita, leading a relaxed and enjoyable life.

"Brother Touma, give the order! The teachers are getting more and more outrageous, and there's even more homework than before." Goto Jiri, who somehow managed to sneak in, clung to Li Wei's leg and began to complain: "This can't go on. How about this, as payment, I'll go to Marikawa-neechan's place and get some computer parts for my sister. How about you come to my house tonight?"

"You sold your sister just to avoid doing less homework? If Pochi-chan heard that, she'd cry." Li Wei sighed, stroking the pink-haired little head.

"It's okay. Anyway, no one would like my sister to be like that. She just stays in the corner of the room all day and gets moldy. Maybe this will have a better effect. She'll become more cheerful."

"How could such a thing happen?"

"Come on, come on, Touma-nii, let me tell you, my sister actually has a great figure, only slightly less than Marikawa-neechan."

"Stop talking nonsense and go do your homework." He grabbed the little brat by the back of her collar and handed her to Yukina: "Take her back to the classroom."

"—Ah, no, no, I don't want to go to cram school! I want to play with Touma-nii!"

She struggled in vain as she was led out of the office, where an endless hell of assignments awaited her.

Ignoring the slight noise, Li Wei and Yukino simultaneously acted as if nothing had happened and continued processing official documents with perfect understanding.

[Document No. 108 issued by Chiyuki: "Notification Regarding the Commendation of Ryunosuke Akasaka for Outstanding Contributions"]

"This name seems to be appearing quite frequently lately," Li Wei recalled seeing it once a while ago.

"He recently repaired the broken power station, so the base can now operate 24/7." Yukino flipped through the folder, found a document, and handed it over: "This is his interview transcript."

We firmly believe that Akasaka-san is a professional computer repairman. —Kōsaku Hata

[How many times do I have to say this before you remember? I'm not a computer repairman! And I have no idea how this power station was fixed. I just tapped the machine a couple of times thinking that might work, and it started generating electricity by itself! —Ryunosuke Akasaka]

"The commendation will be carried out according to the normal procedure."

In the apocalypse, the power of role models is useless. Unlike Li Wei, the survivors see him as their savior, so it's not surprising that they do anything, and they don't really empathize with him.

But these ordinary people are completely different. With these role models around, other survivors will have the idea that "I can do it too," which is more effective than Li Wei doing ten things on his own.

[Qianxingfa Document No. 109: "Notification Regarding Receipt of a Distress Signal"]

Today, while receiving radio signals, the technical team detected a weak distress signal approximately 40 kilometers from the base, near the Chiba City Police Department. The sender's name was Minami Rika.

This name sounds familiar; I think I heard it just a few days ago.

Below the document is Yuukawa's advice: given the great distance and the fact that the signal was only captured once, it is difficult to guarantee whether the other party is still alive, and even if they are alive, they may have already moved. Therefore, a rescue is not recommended.

This is very sound advice; from the most rational perspective, it is indeed true.

"So, should we give up the rescue?" Yukinoshita felt a little reluctant. Although reason told her that Hanekawa's analysis was correct, she couldn't help but feel a sense of shared sorrow.

"So what do you think?" Li Wei didn't answer directly, but asked in return.

"My personal feelings? I should probably try to save them." Yukino shook her head with a wry smile: "Avi, do you believe me? In the days before the apocalypse, I was preparing to establish a club with the purpose of helping others and extending a helping hand to those in need."

"I believe that club is called the Service Department, right?"

"Hey! How did you know?" Yukinoshita asked, flustered. "Did you see my application form that I left at the student council? But the student council members who accepted the application have all turned into zombies..."

Because I almost got dragged into your club by Hiratsuka-nee.

Instead of offering an answer, Li Wei simply stated his opinion: "I've decided to go to the police station to rescue them."

"—!?" This answer was somewhat unexpected. Yukino waved her hand and said, "There's no need to make decisions based on my opinion. Avi, you should listen to the advice of professionals when it comes to matters concerning the safety of the entire base."

"No, it's not because of your opinion, but because I think so too."

Li Wei looked at Yukino intently, his eyes showing no evasion or avoidance: "If you didn't see it, that's fine. But since you discovered it and have the ability to help, it's not something a gentleman should do to stand by and watch someone die."

What is our goal? Is it simply to survive? No, it is to restore human civilization. Seeing potential survivors yet giving up for various reasons is a huge blow to morale.

Every time we go on a mission, some people will inevitably think: I'm going to such a far and dangerous place. If something happens to me, the others won't come to rescue me.

Over time, no one will want to step forward anymore, and the little bit of support that has been painstakingly built up will completely dissipate.

We must convince everyone that no matter how far or dangerous the place, we will never give up once it is discovered, so that more people will be willing to take the risk.

Yu Chuan's analysis was correct, but she didn't take human nature into account. After all, people need hope.

"..."

Under the small snow, he froze completely.

It seems she never imagined that her junior high school classmate would say such a thing to her.

It's not some grand philosophy, nor is it feigned sentimentality; it's simply a desire to help others—far above one's own needs.

"Okay, I'll contact Yu Chuan right away."

"Then everything is in your hands."

As he said this, Li Wei took Yukinoshita's hand.

In that instant, Yukino Yukinoshita's heart suddenly started beating faster.

Chapter 33 Bringing the Extra-Large Yukinoshita

During the meeting, everyone could have their own opinion, but since Li Wei had made the decision, no one objected anymore and they began to consider the preparations needed for the rescue operation. They even held a small meeting specifically for this purpose.

"Wow—Avi has to save Rika-chan!"

During the meeting, the blonde school doctor hugged Li Wei and cried as heartbrokenly as could be, snot and tears streaming down her face: "We'll be your beautiful dogs or firearms, whatever you want!"

What I'm saying isn't the same as what you're experiencing now.

"Alright, alright, since Avi said he would help, he won't stand idly by. Don't cry, Ms. Kikkawa."

The girl with braided hair and glasses pulled the blonde school doctor aside and coaxed her like a pet before offering her opinion: "Based on the survivors' descriptions, the tactical department has already planned a relatively safe route, and all potential dangers have been marked on the map. We can also observe the warehouses, hospitals, and supply centers along the way to lay the foundation for the next course of action."

You don't need too many people with you. Just select a small, capable team. Here is a list of outstanding combat personnel. Their skills are listed below. Avi, you can choose freely.

The vehicle has been modified and is both sturdy and well-equipped. However, I don't know why the technical staff insisted on painting the car red, saying that they thought it would make it run faster, more powerful, and more waaahg.

Also, the police station isn't far from your house, Avi. If there's anything you need to pick up, you can bring it back together.

As expected of Yuukawa, she's thought of everything, even where her own home is...

How did she know the location of her house?

"Don't praise me anymore, Li Wei, I'll really get embarrassed." The class monitor with braided hair lowered her head shyly, almost burying her face in her chest. "However, I still have reservations about this operation. The survivors' chances of survival are slim, and only a few people in the base know about this. Even if we ignore it, not many people will be disappointed."

“That’s the person Ju Chuan likes, how can we just sit idly by?” Li Wei said firmly. “Besides, others can pretend they don’t know, but we can’t.”

At this point, the young man added, "How about this: if I find that the operation might fail, I'll destroy this document and pretend it never happened. I will never risk my life alone. What do you think?"

"Then let's do it this way." After the boy insisted, Yu Chuan could only nod in agreement.

The operation was roughly decided, and the next step was to select team members.

"This guy named Kitahara Iori looks like he's pretty good at fighting. Let's take him with us; he'd be a great source of combat strength."

"Let's bring this guy, Ryunosuke Akasaka, along too. The police station has a lot of files stored there, and their radio might be malfunctioning. We need someone who can repair it and contact the base."

"Isn't this Miho Nishizumi a pretty reckless driver? Let's bring her along too, we need an experienced driver."

Li Wei carefully selected and assembled an elite team of about ten people, who are considered the core members of the base, and many of them have received commendations.

Everything is fine right now, except for someone who knows the way.

The accompanying people were mostly local students whose homes were located around the school. They had no recollection of the police station, which was dozens of kilometers away, and even with a map, it would be difficult to find their way there.

Furthermore, the so-called safe routes were drawn based on survivors' recollections, and it's hard to say whether they have changed since then. If something unexpected happens and you have to take a detour, ending up getting lost would be even worse.

"Take me there."

Amidst the astonished gazes of the crowd, someone they had never expected volunteered.

“Extra large…Aunt Yoko?” Li Wei was very surprised to see the extra large Yukinoshita volunteer.

“The Yukinoshita family used to be in the construction business. I’m very familiar with all the routes in Chiba City. Back then, our family was responsible for the blueprints and decoration of that police station.” Mrs. Yukinoshita’s tone was somewhat nostalgic as she recalled the past. “So take me with you. I can definitely be of help.”

Li Wei didn't speak, but instead turned his gaze to the other two Yukinoshita sisters. The two sisters looked equally surprised, clearly their mother's volunteering was unexpected.

"Is it alright?" the boy asked, unsure.

"no problem."

Lady Yukinoshita answered very affirmatively.

She's not one of those timid, hesitant girls; she's a seasoned businesswoman who's been through thick and thin in the previous term, and once she makes a decision, she won't easily go back on it.

"In that case, let's decide on this." With Li Wei's words, the personnel for this operation were finalized.

……

"Mom, isn't this too dangerous?"

After the meeting, the three Yukinoshitas held another family meeting in their room.

Unlike before, this time it was Mrs. Yukinoshita who was sitting in the chair being questioned, and it was her two daughters who raised the questions.

Things can be a test of character. Seeing my once student-like daughter now so capable, reliable, and strong, even daring to question me, I don't know whether to feel gratified or sentimental.