Chapter 29: Wishes Fulfilled

Huang Youzhi let out a cold snort, sneering, "A loser like you dares to covet my girlfriend? Look at yourself—what are you even? Are you worthy?"

"If you don't want to, then go hungry. It's lunchtime anyway; I'm going to have some lobster and abalone to change things up." Ye Nan naturally wasn't going to indulge their demands. If they didn't agree, that was that.

Han Qian’s expression was cold and disdainful. "Lobster and abalone? Anyone can brag. Ye Nan, do you know why I looked down on you back then? It wasn't because you were poor, but because you were insincere and untrustworthy. Now, just to get my attention, you're even making up lies. I’m glad I didn't choose to be your girlfriend; otherwise, I would have lived a life of deception."

"Heh, I can't even be bothered to argue with you. Do whatever you want." Ye Nan entered the room and said to Wu Fangfang and You Wen, "You must be hungry. Why don't you have something to eat before we set off?"

Wu Fangfang lowered her head, distressed. "The food in the house is all gone. I'm sorry, Little Ye. You came all this way, and I can only let you go hungry."

Ye Nan smiled, waving it off nonchalantly. "It's fine. I have food in my vehicle. I'll go get it now. Just wait a moment."

Ye Nan had no intention of exposing the Thunder Tower. It was better to be cautious when out and about; after all, the tower contained so many supplies that it could easily attract unwanted attention.

Once he reached the Hummer, Ye Nan scanned his surroundings. Seeing no one, he quickly retrieved a large pile of food from the Thunder Tower—lobster, abalone, sea cucumber, fresh vegetables, fruits, and more. He also grabbed some hot pot base, planning to enjoy a grand hot pot feast.

When he returned to the rental unit with the food, not only were Wu Fangfang and You Wen stunned, but even Han Qian and Huang Youzhi were struck dumb. They had assumed Ye Nan was only joking, never expecting him to be serious. Where did he get so many high-quality ingredients? Everyone was utterly baffled.

"Come, come, let's have a hot pot feast for lunch," Ye Nan invited the pair. "It's a seafood one. How about that? Not bad, right?"

You Wen managed a bitter smile. He couldn't even get enough to eat, yet Ye Nan had produced fresh seafood. Comparing people to one another was truly infuriating.

Wu Fangfang watched, her mouth watering, but she still refused. "Little Ye, you’ve already saved our lives; I’m so grateful. How can I eat your food? Put it away. Food is precious in the apocalypse; we must be frugal."

Ye Nan laughed. "It's fine, I have plenty."

Under Ye Nan's repeated insistence, Wu Fangfang and You Wen finally agreed to partake in the seafood feast. Wu Fangfang was a talented cook; after cleaning the seafood and adding the hot pot base to the pot, a delicious, fragrant seafood hot pot was ready in no time.

Ye Nan caught a whiff of the aroma, which only served to heighten his appetite. "Don't just stare; come on, eat up." Ye Nan picked up a lobster. After finishing it, he felt the lingering taste on his palate and praised, "Sister Wu, your cooking is excellent. It is truly Brother You's fortune to have married you."

Wu Fangfang replied, "Not at all, it's your hot pot base that’s unique. The food tastes so much better because of it; it's all thanks to you."

You Wen didn't speak, focusing entirely on eating. Having been hungry for several days, he couldn't resist such a delicious spread and was soon eating with gusto, his mouth glistening with oil. Wu Fangfang watched from the side, shaking her head with a bitter smile.

Ye Nan didn't close the room door, and the waves of fragrance drifted out, causing Han Qian and Huang Youzhi to break down on the spot.

"Oh my, this lobster is huge, and this abalone is so succulent. It’s truly a delicacy on earth. What a pity that some people can only watch but cannot eat. Who could that be, I wonder? Hahaha!" Ye Nan taunted Han Qian and Huang Youzhi mercilessly while enjoying his meal.

Huang Youzhi’s mouth was practically watering. After a moment of hesitation, he walked over and said, "Ye Nan, we should help each other in the apocalypse. Since you have food, you should share it with me. You can't just eat it all by yourself, can you?"

Ye Nan cast a cold glance at Huang Youzhi and said dismissively, "Who are you to tell me that? Following your logic, you have a girlfriend; shouldn't you share her with me to help solve my loneliness?"

"You!" Huang Youzhi was choked into silence.

Han Qian maintained her arrogant facade, but she had crumbled inside. She said indignantly, "Ye Nan, name your price. I’ll buy all your food. As long as the price isn't too outrageous, everything is negotiable."

Ye Nan burst into laughter, mocking her coldly, "No way, surely you don't think money is still useful, do you?"

Han Qian retorted, "Zombies will be eliminated one day, and social order will be restored. This is a chance for you to earn money; you should seize it. Otherwise, when we return to peaceful times, with your meager salary, you'll barely be able to feed yourself."

Huang Youzhi chimed in, "Exactly! I'll give you ten thousand. How about you let me have the seafood hot pot? That's already a very high price."

"Not for sale. Go hungry yourselves," Ye Nan said. "I already told you, if you want food, fine—let Han Qian trade her body for it. I don't need anything else."

Having said that, Ye Nan ignored them and went back to eating his seafood hot pot. To add to the insult, he poured himself a glass of iced cola and sipped it slowly. His relaxed, leisurely demeanor made Han Qian and Huang Youzhi want to lash out.

*Gurgle!*

At that moment, Han Qian’s stomach growled. She walked to the side, blushing, her teeth gritted in hatred. *Damned Ye Nan!*

The smell of the hot pot was truly intoxicating. Just a whiff was enough to make her lose her resolve; if only she could have one bite. Since the outbreak began, she hadn't had a proper meal. For a brief moment, she thought it might be better to just sleep with Ye Nan—consider it like being bitten by a dog—and then she could enjoy the hot pot feast. It didn't seem like such a bad deal after all.

Seeing Han Qian's expression, Huang Youzhi realized she was about to compromise. He thought to himself, *Not good, I can't let Ye Nan steal my girlfriend.*

"Qianqian, why don't we each grab a knife and finish Ye Nan off? If he’s dead, the food will be ours," Huang Youzhi said, a murderous look appearing on his face.

Han Qian was startled and shook her head. "That... that’s not right."

Huang Youzhi tempted her, "What are you afraid of? It’s the apocalypse; no one cares. Besides, didn't he kill the landlord earlier? We’d be avenging him—it would be a good deed."

Han Qian was silent. Seeing her hesitation, Huang Youzhi continued, "Have you seen that Hummer outside? There must be even more food in it. You've been hungry for so many days—don't you want a full meal?"

Han Qian took a deep breath and nodded heavily. "Alright, let's do it."

"I knew you could do it," Huang Youzhi said.

The two went to the kitchen, grabbed fruit knives, and returned to Wu Fangfang’s home.

"Don't move, or I'll kill you!" Huang Youzhi brandished the gleaming knife, a chilling smile on his face. "I only want the food. If you don't want to die, give it to me."

Ye Nan ignored him and continued eating.

Wu Fangfang shouted, "Huang Youzhi, what are you doing? Put the knife down!"

You Wen added, "Are you really trying to commit murder?"

"Don't move! I’ll stab anyone who does!" Huang Youzhi roared, then turned to Han Qian. "Qianqian, go take the food off the table."

"Heh, acting like I don't exist?" Ye Nan stood up, a powerful aura erupting from his body that knocked Huang Youzhi and Han Qian to the ground instantly. You Wen was quick to react, swiftly snatching the knives from their hands.

Ye Nan grinned. "With your amateur skills, you want to rob me? Not a chance."

Huang Youzhi shouted coldly, "I'm in your hands now, so do what you want."

Ye Nan ignored Huang Youzhi and looked at Han Qian with interest. "Huang Youzhi wants to die, but you don't have to die with him. You’re so beautiful, you should enjoy life to the fullest. As long as you sleep with me, I’ll let you have a full meal. Your body is yours; you can choose whatever you want. Huang Youzhi can't stop you."

"You... you really won't kill me, and you'll give me food?" Han Qian asked nervously.

"That's right." Ye Nan sat down and continued enjoying his meal.

The aroma of the hot pot drifted out again, and Han Qian couldn't help but drool. It smelled so good; if only she could have a meal...

Huang Youzhi yelled, "Qianqian, you’re my girlfriend, how can you sleep with him? He’s just a loser; he has no right to have you!"

Ye Nan retorted, "Heh, you’re a coward who doesn't even dare to go out and scavenge for food, and you have the nerve to talk about me?"

*Slap!*

Ye Nan swung his hand, leaving a palm print on Huang Youzhi’s face. It stung terribly. Huang Youzhi stared at Ye Nan with fierce, hateful eyes, as if he wanted to devour him.

"What, not convinced?" Ye Nan asked. "If you're not, we can go outside and compete in killing zombies. Let's see who kills more."

Ye Nan grabbed Huang Youzhi and dragged him outside. Dense crowds of zombies immediately lunged toward them, claws outstretched, turning Huang Youzhi’s face deathly pale.

"Damn you, Ye Nan! You want to die, but don't drag me with you! Let me go, I want to go back!" Huang Youzhi was drenched in cold sweat, screaming uncontrollably.

Ye Nan stood his ground, not letting go of Huang Youzhi.

"Grandpa, this grandson was wrong, I was completely wrong! Just let me go, I'll do anything! You like Qianqian, right? From now on, I'm breaking up with her, she's your girlfriend!" Seeing the zombies getting closer, Huang Youzhi was terrified to the point of collapse. Suddenly, his crotch grew wet; he had actually peed his pants.

"Is that all the backbone you have?" Ye Nan shook his head, sneering, "It seems you're nothing special after all."

From the fifth-floor window, Han Qian watched the scene below, utterly shocked. With so many zombies right in front of him, Ye Nan wasn't nervous at all; he maintained that same carefree, cynical attitude, as if the zombies were nothing more than air.

*Swish! Swish! Swish!*

Ye Nan swung his lightning sword repeatedly, dispatching the charging zombies, then dragged Huang Youzhi back to Wu Fangfang’s place.

"Han Qian, have you made up your mind? Tell me your choice," Ye Nan said.

Han Qian took a deep breath, lowered her head, and said in a voice as soft as a mosquito's, "I... I accept your terms, but you must give me food afterward."

"No problem, it's a deal," Ye Nan replied.

Han Qian murmured an acknowledgment.

Ye Nan said to Wu Fangfang and You Wen, "Wait for me for an hour. We'll set off once I'm finished."

You Wen replied, "Go ahead and enjoy yourself. When dealing with a woman like this, don't be soft-hearted."

Wu Fangfang wanted to say something, but in the end, she remained silent.

Ye Nan looked at Han Qian. "Let's go, to your room."

"Okay," Han Qian replied.

Ye Nan grabbed Huang Youzhi and brought him outside Han Qian’s room, tying him up with a rope to ensure he wouldn't try to harm Wu Fangfang or You Wen while he was busy with Han Qian.

Everything settled, Ye Nan stared at Han Qian’s curvaceous figure. "Alright, don't waste time. Let's begin."

"Oh, right, let's begin." Han Qian glanced at Huang Youzhi one last time. Seeing his pained expression and total lack of resistance, she felt a sense of relief.

Ye Nan picked up Han Qian, entered the room, locked the door, and tossed her onto the large bed.

"Back in college, you were the goddess of the dance department. The first time I was drawn to you was when you performed a dance at the gala. Later, when I passed the practice studio and saw you wearing a tight dance leotard, it always gave me a unique feeling," Ye Nan reminisced. He opened the closet and asked, "You should have some dance outfits in your closet, right?"

"Yes, yes, they're at the very bottom," Han Qian replied.

Ye Nan quickly found a few dance outfits. They were all skin-tight, and one was particularly sexy—it was backless. If worn by Han Qian, her charm would surely be off the charts.

"Put it on and dance for me first," Ye Nan tossed the dance outfit to Han Qian, smirking, "Let's have some fun today."

Han Qian felt deeply humiliated, but she took the outfit to the bathroom. Ye Nan stopped her, saying, "Change right here."

Han Qian turned back, her expression one of resentment. She gritted her teeth, but didn't resist, and began to undress. It must be said that watching a beautiful woman undress was truly a pleasure. Han Qian had a wonderful figure—long legs and a tall frame of 172cm—giving off the impression of an aloof goddess. If it weren't for that, she wouldn't have been the number one goddess of the dance department.

After changing into the dance outfit, Han Qian put on her dance shoes, tied her hair up, took out her phone, and played some music, dancing gracefully to the rhythm.

Han Qian’s movements were beautiful; she was clearly a professional. Although she had graduated years ago, her work was related to dance, so her skills hadn't declined—in fact, they had improved. Han Qian stretched her body to the limit, every movement graceful to the extreme. As the music ended, she placed her hand near her sexy red lips, gave them a slight lick, and walked toward Ye Nan, a blush spreading across her face. She found herself feeling a bit of anticipation for what was to come.

Looking at Han Qian in her dance outfit, Ye Nan was reminded of her allure on stage back in college, and for a moment, he could barely contain himself.

...

Afterward, Ye Nan let out a long sigh of relief.

It has to be said, dance students are different; their flexibility is excellent, capable of moves other women couldn't manage, giving Ye Nan a perfect experience.

Han Qian lay on the bed, her face flushed, breathing out hot, sultry gasps. This guy Ye Nan was simply too strong—far more powerful than Huang Youzhi. This was what a real man was. In comparison, Han Qian looked down on Huang Youzhi even more.