Reborn in the Apocalypse: A Commoner's Survival Log

Zhou Yang and Shen Zechuan were both surprised when they heard that Cui Ze wanted to be their underlings.

This was truly unexpected, and Zhou Yang didn't quite understand Cui Ze's thought process either, so he asked, "Why did you suddenly decide to become our underling?"

Cui Ze scratched his forehead: "Ahem, isn't it because I realized that you two are both formidable figures? Besides, I only gathered information for you for two days, and I already got so much stuff. If I followed you guys, wouldn't I be living the high life right away?"

Shen Zechuan snorted coldly: "You're quite perceptive. I bet you're only thinking of joining us because you can't take the reward back, and even if you do, you can't protect it."

Seeing that his little scheme had been exposed, Cui Ze didn't feel embarrassed at all, and simply nodded: "That's right, my ability is only to become invisible, and it's not offensive. I also can't fight. I can only transform into an ordinary person and live in a dormitory. So many supplies are good, but I can't guard them and there's nowhere to hide them, so they're useless... So, brothers, could you consider taking me in?"

Shen Zechuan scoffed: "You said it yourself, your ability is only to become invisible, and you might not even be able to protect yourself. What use are you to us?"

Cui Ze was displeased upon hearing this, and patted his chest: "As the old saying goes, everyone has their own talents! I can infiltrate the enemy and gather information for you!"

"We've gathered all the information we needed to. Do you think we still need you?" Shen Zechuan rolled his eyes at Cui Ze, not finding him useful at all.

"Just because we don't need it now doesn't mean we won't need it in the future! What if we ever need my abilities later?!" Cui Ze snorted at Shen Zechuan, then turned to Zhou Yang. "Right, bro?"

Upon hearing Cui Ze ask Zhou Yang, Shen Zechuan immediately looked over, staring intently at Zhou Yang as if he would devour him if he agreed, making Zhou Yang feel uneasy.

However, deep down he was also somewhat envious of Cui Ze's superpowers.

Invisibility allows you to kill without anyone noticing...

Moreover, although this ability is not very offensive, its stealth is excellent; it can remain undetected even if the user is several levels below the user.

If Cui Ze hadn't been of a low rank and lacked vigilance and action, as evidenced by his slip-up when he sneaked in earlier, even Shen Zechuan wouldn't have noticed him.

Therefore, invisibility is definitely the best superpower for gathering information and assassination, and their team happens to lack this type of superpower.

After some deliberation, Zhou Yang, despite Shen Zechuan's furious glare, agreed:

"Alright, from today onwards, you'll be working with us. Go pack your things and move in; there's a spare bedroom available here."

"Okay, bro! I'm going right now!" Cui Ze jumped three feet high, about to rush out, but then stopped in his tracks. "Um, there aren't enough rooms. How about I sleep on a makeshift bed in the living room?"

When Cui Ze came in, he noticed that the room had two bedrooms and a living room, but Zhou Yang asked him to sleep in the second bedroom, which was obviously unreasonable. He couldn't expect his two brothers to give up a room for him, could he?

As someone who relies on powerful players and AFKs, Cui Ze is quite self-aware, so he chooses to sleep on the floor voluntarily.

Zhou Yang waved his hand and said, "No need, we've always shared a room. But there's no bed in the second bedroom, so you'll still have to sleep on the floor. Alright, go back and pack your luggage."

"Okay!" Cui Ze nodded and immediately took off running.

However, halfway there, I realized something seemed off; these two guys seemed to be getting along way too well…

Just as he was wondering, he suddenly remembered the scene when he was first shocked inside and the younger brother was held in the older brother's arms. Suddenly, it all became clear to him.

Oh my, the younger brother and the older brother are boyfriends!

No wonder my older brother always thinks his eyes and nose don't look right...

……

"Humph!"

On the other side, after Cui Ze left, Shen Zechuan started to put on a stern face again.

Seeing this, Zhou Yang could only try to appease him again: "Don't be angry. His ability is quite useful and very rare. Our team might need it in the future, or the base might need it if all else fails. Anyway, it's not much trouble to raise another person. Besides, he's a bit simple-minded, so he's easy to control."

Shen Zechuan glanced at Zhou Yang: "It's fine if you take someone in, but why let him move in? We finally had some alone time! And it's gone in just a few days!"

In fact, Shen Zechuan understood Zhou Yang's intentions. If it were him, he would also consider accepting the offer. The reason he was putting on a long face was simply because he was a little reluctant to have a stranger move into his home, and he also wanted to get some extra benefits for himself.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yang slapped his forehead: "Why didn't you say so earlier if you disagreed? I thought you didn't care..."

Shen Zechuan looked at Zhou Yang with a wronged expression: "You didn't discuss this with me beforehand. Besides, you've already said it, so I can't let you lose face."

Zhou Yang tentatively asked, "Then... how about... when he comes later, I'll let him go back?"

"Forget it, we've already said it, it would make us look like we have no backbone. But..." Shen Zechuan paused for a moment, "You have to make it up to me, starting today, we'll stay in the space every night."

"..."

Well, I could guess what they were up to even with my bare hands...

However, since Zhou Yang was in the wrong first, he couldn't say no at this moment, so he acquiesced.

Anyway, the space is still his priority; at worst, we can just throw the person out.

An hour later, Cui Ze arrived with his bedding.

A tattered mattress, a tattered quilt, a straw pillow, a bag of clothes, and a daily portion of relief grain biscuit—that was all his possessions.

"You've been gathering information for so long and haven't earned any supplies? Is this all you have?" Zhou Yang couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

If I remember correctly, Cui Ze's fees for gathering information are not cheap. Is it strange that he's so poor?

Cui Ze scratched his head: "I usually just accept anonymous points cards, it's convenient. And even after I get the points, I don't dare to spend them recklessly, I only spend as much as I need to eat..."

"Aren't you going to stock up on some spare supplies? What if something happens to the base? Points can't be eaten..."

"I live in a dormitory, so I can't store anything properly. If I'm not careful, someone will steal it. I'm lucky if I can keep what little I have left." Cui Ze said, huffing and puffing as he carried his belongings into the second bedroom.

Shen Zechuan asked, puzzled, "Didn't you earn some points? Why don't you rent a place to live on your own?"

"Renting a room alone is too expensive and not worth it. Besides, I don't feel safe living alone. If something really happens, there's no one to take the fall for me. Living in a dormitory is tough, but as long as I pretend well, no one will think I'm worth stealing. And the more people there are, the safer I am to hide inside."

Zhou Yang and Shen Zechuan: "..."

All right, just be happy.