Quick Transmigration: I'm the Villain's Assistant to the Protagonist

Shen Ying followed closely behind Colonel Lin Yu's group. They were like a group of warriors groping in the dark, carefully navigating the gloomy and dilapidated corridors of the east building of the research center.

The air was thick with the stench of decay and death, and the walls were covered with mottled bloodstains and scratches, as if telling the story of a fierce battle that had taken place.

Just as they ventured into a dimly lit corner of the building, a figure stood there. Shen Ying's eyes lit up, and she pointed at him excitedly, saying, "That's Zhang Wei!"

He stood there quietly, his figure slightly hunched, his worn-out clothes hanging on his thin body, his hair hanging down in a mess, covering most of his face, revealing only a pair of empty, lifeless blue eyes.

Everyone knew Zhang Wei's special status, so no one dared to make any rash moves for a moment; they simply watched him warily.

Zhang Wei stood frozen in place, like a statue weathered by time; only the faint growl revealed his identity as a zombie.

As Colonel Lin Yu and his men slowly approached, Zhang Wei seemed to have a sensitive nerve touched, instantly becoming restless. He leaned forward slightly, his fingers curled into claws, and his roar grew louder. The intense hostility emanating from him forced everyone to stop.

Shen Ying was filled with doubt and surprise, and the scene of her previous encounter with Zhang Wei couldn't help but come to mind.

At that time, although he had become a zombie, he did not show any aggression towards me. On the contrary, he stepped forward to protect me in dangerous moments.

She gritted her teeth, thought for a moment, and realized that this stalemate was not going to work. So she mustered up her courage and volunteered to Colonel Lin Yu: "Colonel, let me give it a try."

Colonel Lin Yu looked at Shen Ying's determined eyes, hesitated for a moment, and finally nodded, while signaling his team members behind him to be on high alert.

Shen Ying took a deep breath and slowly walked towards Zhang Wei.

Her heart was pounding, as if it were about to burst out of her throat. She took each step with extreme caution, her eyes fixed on Zhang Wei's every move.

As Shen Ying approached, Zhang Wei simply stood there quietly, his head tilted, his empty eyes filled with a hint of confusion, like a bewildered child lost in the darkness.

This was a stark contrast to his previous ferocity and brutality towards the soldiers, causing the others behind him to look on in surprise.

Shen Ying finally walked up to Zhang Wei. She could clearly smell the stench emanating from him. Suppressing her discomfort and fear, she slowly reached out and pulled up Zhang Wei's sleeve.

Zhang Wei did not resist; instead, he obediently turned around and followed Shen Ying's steps.

Seeing this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief and quickly surrounded them, escorting Zhang Wei back to the temporary safe zone and placing him in a separate monitoring area.

The area was surrounded by a reinforced fence, with dedicated personnel on guard to ensure its safety. Zhang Wei stood in a corner, staring blankly at Shen Ying outside the fence, as if awaiting an unknown fate.

Shen Ying stared at Zhang Wei's empty and confused expression, feeling as if a dark cloud had descended upon her heart. She felt a tightness in her chest and a sense of unease welled up within her.

At this moment, Colonel Lin Yu's deep voice broke the silence: "Let's go." Shen Ying nodded silently, suppressing her discomfort, and turned to leave with Colonel Lin Yu.

However, at that very moment, Zhang Wei, who had been quietly staying inside the fence, seemed to have a nerve touched and instantly became agitated and restless.

Like a maddened beast trapped in a cage, he rushed to the fence, his withered, veiny hands reaching out forcefully towards Shen Ying.

He kept making hoarse and urgent "ho...ho..." sounds, which echoed in the silent space, as if calling out or pleading, making people feel doubtful and uneasy.

Upon hearing Zhang Weina's hoarse and urgent "ho...ho..." sounds, Shen Ying's steps seemed to freeze, and an uncontrollable wave of emotion surged within her.

She turned her head, her gaze meeting Zhang Wei's empty yet seemingly yearning eyes once more. After a moment's hesitation, she whispered to Colonel Lin Yu, "Colonel, I want to stay and keep him company."

Colonel Lin Yu frowned slightly, hesitated, and finally nodded.

Shen Ying slowly walked back to the fence. Zhang Wei's eyes were fixed on her every move, and her hand, which was reaching out over the fence, was still trembling slightly.

When Shen Ying got close enough to touch him, Zhang Wei's "hoarse" sounds gradually subsided. Like a child who had found support, he slowly lowered his arms and stood there quietly, though his chest was still heaving violently, and his previously restless breathing gradually calmed down.

Shen Ying gently grasped Zhang Wei's cold and rough hand through the fence. Zhang Wei did not resist at all, but instead leaned slightly closer to Shen Ying. His eyes were still lifeless, and the whole space seemed to be filled with only the two of them. A subtle and indescribable atmosphere permeated the surroundings.

Colonel Lin Yu and the other guards couldn't help but show surprise when they saw this scene.

Colonel Lin Yu narrowed his eyes slightly, his mind filled with doubt and contemplation. Zhang Wei's special dependence on Shen Ying was definitely not ordinary.

The soldiers, meanwhile, whispered amongst themselves.

They couldn't understand why the zombie in front of them had become so docile in front of Shen Ying; it went against their previous understanding of zombies.

It was as if an invisible force was quietly flowing between Shen Ying and Zhang Wei, breaking the stereotype of zombies as only knowing how to attack and destroy, making everyone more expectant and uncertain about the research and response to Zhang Wei.

Colonel Lin Yu led his team deep into this dangerous area overrun by zombies, with the core mission of escorting the local personnel safely to the survivor base.

At this moment, after a short rest at the temporary base, Colonel Lin Yu stood upright in front of everyone, his voice deep and authoritative: "Gentlemen, we have come here to lead you to the survivor base."

There are relatively solid fortifications and more abundant resources there, which can provide strong support for us to resist the zombie threat and develop vaccines.

Now that Zhang Wei, a key figure, has been found, although he has turned into a zombie, he is very likely the key to unlocking the mystery of vaccine development. Therefore, he must be safely and securely escorted back to the base.

Upon hearing this, hope and relief appeared in everyone's eyes.

The researchers hurriedly organized the invaluable research data and simple yet indispensable experimental equipment, carefully and meticulously packing them into boxes. They understood in their hearts the decisive significance of this data for the subsequent vaccine development process.

The soldiers focused intently on checking the reserves of firearms and ammunition, and quickly constructed a temporary defensive line around the stronghold to ensure absolute safety before the relocation operation.