A Shocking Dream

Lin Wunian's lips trembled slightly. The grievances, anger, and helplessness she had felt over the past few months seemed to have found an outlet at this moment. She hadn't expected to receive such support in her most desperate moment. "You..." Her voice choked, and for a moment she didn't know what to say.

Qin Ruoyu stepped forward and said, "Ms. Lin, we believe in you. Now don't hesitate any longer and do what you think is right." Qin Rongchen also nodded slightly, without any hesitation in his eyes.

The wind seemed to sense the solemn yet hopeful atmosphere, blowing gently, lifting the hems of their clothes. Lin Wunian took a deep breath, as if resolute. She gripped the antidote tightly in her hand. The three pills now seemed to carry a thousand pounds of weight, carrying everyone's hopes. "Okay, since you trust me so much, I'll risk everything." Her voice, though still a little hoarse, was filled with strength, a fighting spirit rekindled by trust.

Lin Wunian looked at Qin Rongchen and Qin Ruoyu and was about to speak when he heard footsteps. Everyone turned around and saw the doctors walking out of the clinic.

"Miss Lin, we believe you too," the doctors said in unison. The voices were uneven, some high, some low, some hesitant, others seemingly resolute. Lin Wunian looked at them, a mixture of emotions. She didn't know if these people were truly moved and believed her, or if they simply didn't dare question her because Crown Prince Qin Rongchen and Prince Qin Ruoyu had made their stance clear.

An elderly doctor stepped forward and bowed slightly: "Miss Lin, we have just discussed this. We have all seen how hard you have worked to develop the antidote. Since the Crown Prince and the Prince are willing to guarantee you, we are also willing to take the risk with you." His eyes revealed a complex expression, with expectation, worry, and a hint of helplessness.

The other doctors nodded in agreement, though their nods varied in speed, intensity, and intensity. Lin Wunian knew they might still have concerns, but this was the best possible situation.

Qin Ruoyu looked at the doctors and said with a smile, "Thank you all, colleagues! Now that we are working together, perhaps we can overcome this disaster sooner rather than later." Qin Rongchen glanced at the crowd with a stern look, "Now that we have made this decision, there can be no second thoughts. This operation concerns the lives of thousands, and I hope you will all give it your all."

"Yes!" the doctors responded in unison, their voices echoing in the air. Lin Wunian took a deep breath and clenched her fists. "Then let's begin preparing. Let's start with the black pill's detoxification test. Hopefully, everything goes well." With that, she walked into the clinic first, followed closely by the others. Each face was filled with solemnity, a reverence for the unknown challenge and a persistent pursuit of hope.

The gloomy sky weighed like a heavy sheet of lead, weighing down everyone's hearts. The entire world seemed shrouded in an ominous atmosphere. In the backyard of the clinic, the atmosphere was as tense as a fully drawn bowstring.

Zhou Cheng hurried, his clothes rustling as he ran. Beads of sweat rolled down his forehead, but he didn't bother to wipe them. Behind him, a zombie, bound with heavy chains, struggled frantically. Its hollow eye sockets burned with an eerie light, and its rotting flesh exuded a sickening stench. Every time it twisted and roared, the air around it trembled, like a curse emanating from the depths of hell.

Lin Wunian stared at the zombie, a mixture of emotions welling up in her. This was once a vibrant being, perhaps a loving father, perhaps a gentle mother, perhaps a young man with dreams, yet now it had become a form neither human nor ghost. A wave of sorrow welled up in her heart, mourning the life destroyed by the plague and the zombie poison. At the same time, she felt a surge of anxiety. This zombie was the key to verifying the antidote. If the black pill was ineffective, not only would her efforts have been wasted, but the disaster could also become even more uncontrollable. Her palms were sweaty, her heart pounding, and she unconsciously clenched the box containing the black pill, as if grasping her last hope.

Qin Rongchen and Qin Ruoyu looked at each other and saw seriousness in each other's eyes. The other doctors unconsciously took a few steps back, their faces as pale as paper.

At this moment, a strong wind suddenly blew up, causing the clinic's flag to flutter wildly, making a crackling sound, like a war drum beating for this life-and-death battle.

Zhou Cheng dragged the zombie into the backyard, leaving two deep scars on the ground from its struggle. "We've brought them here!" His voice was a little hoarse, tinged with nervousness and fatigue. Everyone's gaze was instantly drawn to him, filled with fear, disgust, but mostly solemnity. They knew the next test would determine whether the black pill was truly a ray of hope, or would drag them deeper into the abyss.

Lin Wunian took a deep breath, trying to calm her pounding heart. She clutched the black pill tightly and slowly walked toward the zombies. Each step she took seemed to carry a heavy weight, and the heavy footsteps were particularly clear in the silent backyard, like the drumbeat of fate.

Her gaze was fixed on the zombie, a complex mix of emotions. There was fear, after all, the stinking, twisted, struggling, and screaming body before her was a symbol of death and disaster; there was pity, for the soul behind its hollow eye sockets might once have held fond memories and warm emotions, ruthlessly twisted by the zombie poison; and there was also determination, for this black pill was the fruit of countless days and nights of research, carrying the hope of countless lives. No matter what, she had to give it a try.

The air around them seemed to freeze, and the walls of the clinic seemed to hold their breath, silently watching this thrilling scene. The wind died down, as if unwilling to disturb this life-or-death moment. Only the chilling roars of the zombies echoed in Lin Wunian's ears, each one a shocking blow to her nerves.

Qin Rongchen, Qin Ruoyu, and the other doctors watched intently, their faces filled with tension and anticipation, their hearts in their throats as Lin Wunian's footsteps followed. Some doctors clenched their fists so tightly that their knuckles turned white, while others bit their lips unconsciously, as if this could ease their inner anxiety.

Lin Wunian took another step forward, closer to the zombie. The pungent stench threatened to overwhelm her. With a slightly trembling hand, she raised the black pill, ready to thrust it into the zombie's terrifying mouth. At that moment, time seemed to stand still. The only people left in the world were her and this zombie, the embodiment of hope and despair.