Rebirth in the Apocalypse: My Ex-Girlfriend's Guide to Winning Me Over

The snowfall seemed to be roughly the same every day during the blizzard, and the number of Tier 3 zombies roaming outside was also increasing.

Zuo You encountered fourth-tier mutated zombies more frequently and sometimes helped the base deal with them.

Of course, this help comes with a price. In addition to the crystal core belonging to her, the base will also give her some points as a reward.

As the days went by, Zuo You felt increasingly uneasy. Every time she went out to collect crystal cores, around noon, Lin Ling's voice would echo in her mind: "Be careful, come back early and I'll make you something delicious."

This made her rush home in a hurry every day.

I'm just worried that my little wife will have to wait too long!

Pshaw! I'm just worried my best friend will have to wait too long!

She didn't dare get too close to Lin Ling, because her mind would always wander to inappropriate thoughts.

Lin Ling has been feeling extremely depressed lately. Zuo You has been keeping her at arm's length these past few days; whenever Lin Ling takes the initiative to get a little closer, Zuo You backs away a little.

Even though the two of them were sleeping together under the same quilt, she insisted on sleeping on the edge of the bed, which terrified Lin Ling.

Am I about to experience heartbreak?

After thinking for a long time, she was still hesitant about whether to reveal her true feelings, afraid of scaring him away! But... Lin Ling could clearly feel that Zuo You treated her differently!

After racking her brains but failing to come up with a good solution, she decided to put her feelings aside for now, as she had more important things to do today.

Today, Lin Ling is advancing to the fourth rank, and Zuo You is also staying home, which is unusual for her.

She told Lin Ling about some potential problems that might arise during the advancement process, and then took out 30 crystal cores of third-tier mutated zombies from her spatial storage.

"No matter how much it hurts, you have to endure it and not stop. Don't be afraid, I'm here with you." Zuo You's voice was gentle, with a touch of coquettishness that she herself was unaware of.

Lin Ling felt wronged upon hearing this.

This woman is driving me crazy; she's so unpredictable, switching between hot and cold.

"Did you hear that?" Seeing that Lin Ling didn't react, Zuo You patiently asked again while patting her head.

"I see!"

Lin Ling snapped out of her thoughts, glanced at her with a resentful look, then composed herself, sat cross-legged on the solid wood floor with a determined look, and began to absorb the crystal cores one by one.

When she absorbed the twenty-eighth pill, the tearing pain almost made her faint. Zuo You's repeated instructions echoed in her ears. Lin Ling gritted her teeth and endured the pain for more than half an hour before the pain in her whole body finally disappeared.

Her immense power repaired her, and she gave Zuo You a weak, faint smile, "It's nothing."

"Yes, you're the best!"

Zuo You praised her affectionately, and seeing that she was soaked in sweat, she didn't mind her filth and picked Lin Ling up in her arms.

"Oh no, I'm dirty!" Lin Ling exclaimed.

"It's okay, I don't dislike you."

"You said it yourself!" Lin Ling wrapped her arms around Zuo You's neck, playfully touching noses with hers, her ears turning red, and asked in a low voice, "Does it smell bad?"

Zuo You was paralyzed by the electric shock and felt as if her brain had exploded with a "boom," suddenly opening up her Ren and Du meridians.

Okay, I can't keep fooling myself anymore. What bullshit best friend relationship, this is clearly love!

She tightened her grip on the little cutie in her arms, frozen in place, her gaze drawn to Lin Ling's cherry-like lips as if drawn by a spell, swallowing non-existent saliva.

Oh dear, I feel like kissing you, what should I do?

So, with lightning speed, she pressed her lips to Lin Ling's lips, and they parted just as quickly.

Lin Ling's inner voice screamed wildly, "Here it comes! Has Youyou fallen for me?"

She had originally planned to strike while the iron was hot, but the stench emanating from her body made her stomach churn.

The sweet, affectionate atmosphere between the two vanished completely in the air.

Zuo You blushed and carried Lin Ling into the bathroom to help her take a bath.

"Here, you take this..."

She took out three bottles of milky white liquid from her spatial storage, and without explaining to Lin Ling what they were, she said very quickly, "Don't come out after you take a shower. Drink the water first. A lot of impurities will seep out of your body. The more impurities seep out, the purer your body's abilities will become."

Seeing that Zuo You's head was almost drooping to the ground, Lin Ling silently mourned for herself for a few seconds, feeling that her love life was too bumpy and that this person was too cowardly!

Lin Ling bit her lip, lowered her eyes, and brushed the stray hairs from her forehead behind her head, saying softly, "Leave me a few more buckets of water."

Zuo You put down the three buckets of water, which were about half her height, and ran out of the bathroom as if fleeing. Before leaving, she shouted into the bathroom, "Heat up the water yourself before taking a shower."

"understood."

Zuo You's face was burning hot, and she didn't dare to look at Lin Ling, feeling a little shy.

Lin Ling has always been very beautiful; in Zuo You's opinion, she's only about one point less attractive than herself. (Forgive her shamelessness.)

Zuo You felt that she and Lin Ling were a good match.

Why are they a perfect match? Because Zuo You thinks they are!

So, Lin Ling kissed her just now, shouldn't she take responsibility?

Zuo You confronts her own feelings and prepares to distort the truth and turn the tables on the victim.

Two hours later, Lin Ling finished her bath and walked out of the bathroom. Now, after being washed by the well water in the space, her appearance was definitely over 100.

Zuo You looked at Lin Ling with a completely filtered perspective, as if she were drunk and dizzy, her face flushed red to her neck.

Lin Ling glanced at the bashful Zuo You, gave a haughty snort, and walked towards the living room.

She doesn't want to deal with this coward right now.

Zuo You followed behind Lin Ling without saying a word, and couldn't help but sigh, "The little cutie is getting prettier and prettier, even her back view is so beautiful!"

How exactly should I break through this barrier? Zuo You pondered to herself.

The two went to the living room. Lin Ling went to the kitchen to help. Zuo You craned her neck to look into the kitchen for a while before turning her gaze back to the dog who was learning to write.

"Egg, how much longer until you advance to the next level?"

Erdan tilted his head and remained silent for a moment. Then, he dipped his paw into the ink in the small dish and wrote a "5" on the ground.

"Five more days? Then the task of collecting crystal cores will be yours after five days," Zuo You said with a mischievous smile.

She had been looking forward to that moment for a long time. Once she and her dog reached level four, she could relax and not have to go out with Jian Hong every time.

That person talks a lot, which annoys her.

You can't just scold her away, and besides, even if you do, Zuo You will get lost. What can you do? You can't hit her either, since she's a customer after all, and there's a lot of business between you two now.

For example, she just took on a business deal with Tang Haoran a few days ago, helping him find scientific research equipment that Li Derun needed.

For example, Tang Haoran's team recently rented a snowmobile and several sets of skiing equipment from Zuo You. These are all crystal cores.

Just as she was lost in thought, Lin Ling called out for dinner.

Zuo You quickly and obediently sat down at the dining table.

"Sister Xiaoyou, can I go out with Sister Xiaoling to collect zombies in a few days?" An Yingying looked at Lin Ling, who had already reached level four, feeling both happy and envious. She hadn't left the house for over a month and was getting restless at home.

“Sure, the three of you can go out together then,” Zuo You nodded in agreement.

With the dog receiving treatment, the group can go out without any problems.

Zuo You stared longingly at Lin Ling, but the little cutie didn't even glance at her. Zuo You felt a little wronged. Wouldn't she give her a kiss? Was she angry?

Lin Ling could feel Zuo You's gaze, but she just wanted to leave Zuo You out of the picture.

Seeing that An Yingying seemed a little down, she gently comforted her.

"Yingying, don't worry. You awakened relatively late, so it will take you longer to advance. This doesn't mean you're weak. You're our team's little money god."

"Yeah, I know. Once I level up, my weapons will go up in price."

An Yingying's eyes darted around, as if she already knew a whole set of tricks for being a shrewd businessman.

This is exactly like how Zuo You relentlessly extorted money from Tang Haoran.

Lin Ling is celebrating her breakthrough to the fourth level today, and she and An Yingying have prepared a table full of Xinjiang dishes.

Because Zuo You loves to eat it, she secretly learned how to cook it from Li Wenli when she had some free time.

Big plate chicken, hand-grabbed rice, Sichuan pepper chicken, braised lamb chops—these were several hearty dishes that left everyone's mouths greasy.

After the meal, the three people and the dog each absorbed the crystal cores, then washed up and went to bed.

Lin Ling closed her eyes and felt the changes in her body. Zuo You, who was lying next to her, stared at her without blinking.

Recalling that fleeting touch, Zuo You still felt a little shy.

Lin Ling sensed the coward's spying, and her long eyelashes trembled slightly.

They've been sharing a bed for almost two months now, and while it seems like things are progressing, they're actually just hovering on the edge of that damned ambiguity.

Zuo You is like a pig. The two of them are so intimate, and Lin Ling can feel that Zuo You treats her differently, but this idiot doesn't seem to have any further thoughts.

Ambiguous relationships may seem wonderful at first, but over time they can lead to self-doubt.

After thinking for a long time, Lin Ling decided to lay her cards on the table!

She turned her head and gazed at Zuo You's profile, then asked softly, "Youyou, what if one day you find a boyfriend and don't want me anymore?"

"I'm not looking for a boyfriend," Zuo You replied quickly, looking into her eyes.

Her heart was pounding in her throat, and her mind went completely blank.

She wanted to tell Lin Ling, "We're not best friends anymore!" But the words stuck in her throat, and she just couldn't say them.

Lin Ling felt that Zuo You's gaze was incredibly intense, and just one look from him made her blush.

The ambiguous atmosphere was almost suffocating. Lin Ling leaned to the side and rested her chin on Zuo You's shoulder, her eyes deepening as she coaxed, "Then, do you want to find a girlfriend? Someone who can be both sweet and sassy."

Lin Ling's voice was alluring, with a touch of seduction.