You were supposed to hoard supplies, why the heck did you hoard zombies!

Chapter 42 Did You Build the Gate?

Everyone's attention instantly converged on Zhang Ye.

Fear, unease, suspicion.

All sorts of emotions flooded their eyes.

But when they saw that the zombie merely knocked the man to the ground and showed no intention of attacking, their expressions shifted to shock.

The woman's eyes also held a glint of realization as she watched Zhang Ye.

"So that's how it is."

"He can actually control zombies."

"No wonder with so many zombies outside, you were able to come in unscathed."

Upon hearing this, everyone else showed expressions of disbelief, and their looks toward Zhang Ye and his two companions soon filled with fear.

Online literature was too developed; almost everyone had read a few post-apocalyptic novels.

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He looked unremarkable.

But he possessed extraordinary abilities.

This was the protagonist.

In rumors, such a person would not hesitate to slaughter entire families at a whim; even dogs passing by on the street had to scurry away with tails between their legs after a few kicks.

It just never crossed their minds that they would actually encounter such a person.

People were panicked, and many fell silent.

Zhang Ye, however, said in a humble tone:

"Ah, there's no need for you all to be nervous. We are all survivors of this disaster and should work together, right?"

"It just so happens that I am somewhat more capable."

Upon hearing this, everyone's faces relaxed slightly.

Work together?

Could it be this person isn't a bad guy?

But just as their hearts began to ease, they heard Zhang Ye continue:

"So for now, I will take charge of this building. You all have no objections, do you?"

Take charge of this building?

When they heard this, they thought, how could this be?

Seeing that he seemed approachable, someone in the crowd quickly harbored other thoughts.

A man with a receding hairline immediately stepped forward, smiling as he spoke:

"Young comrade."

"I see you have quite a high consciousness."

"How about this, you'll be responsible for protecting us, and after the disaster is over, I will have the school and the government commend you."

"As for who calls the shots in this building... well, you're still young, it's time to listen to your elders more often."

"Don't you agree?"

Zhang Ye was about to nod and reply when Luo Xin leaned in and whispered in his ear:

"That greasy middle-aged man is the vice-chancellor of Sanjiang University."

"He's often seen taking students to a hotel."

"And they're boys."

Boys?

Zhang Ye's eyelids twitched violently.

No wonder this guy had been looking at him strangely.

In the meantime, she had personally led those students outside to look for supplies.

This was the reason she had become the leader here.

"Actually, I came to the school to look for someone,"

"Unfortunately, they're all gone."

Zhang Ye said, scanning the survivors before him, his gaze ultimately returning to the woman.

The leaders were obviously good-for-nothings just by looking at them.

Only she seemed to be alright.

"Looking for someone?"

Ai Bing's expression shifted, she asked curiously,

"Who are you looking for?"

"Maybe we know them."

As she said this, the surrounding men immediately looked at Zhang Ye with ingratiating faces, clearly intending to win the favor of this "ruler" through this opportunity.

Zhang Ye glanced at the woman's pretty face, a sudden glint of expectation in his eyes.

She couldn't possibly know someone from the civil engineering department, could she?

"I'm looking for a few people who study civil engineering,"

"To build a wall."

"Room and board included, work nine to six,"

"Also, a luxurious villa as a bonus. Sister, do you know anyone?"

After finishing, he eagerly awaited Ai Bing's response, yet he didn't expect her to look bewildered, as if she couldn't believe someone would come to the school to hire workers at a time like this?

The chubby guy on the ground stood up excitedly:

"I'll go!"

"Isn't this a coincidence!"

"Professor Ai is from the civil engineering department!"

"Right, Ai—"

As he turned his head, he met the angry gazes of Wang Yang and a few male students; the word "teacher" immediately got swallowed back.

To them, Zhang Ye at this moment was the devil.

Looking for people?

Could it be women?

With everyone being men, who wouldn't understand what the other was thinking!

Zhang Ye, however, had heard every word the chubby guy said and his look at Ai Bing suddenly filled with doubt.

"You're also from the civil engineering department?"

"A woman?"

Ai Bing was initially somewhat dazed, but at his tone of voice, she almost lost her patience.

"What's wrong with a woman?"

"Who says a woman can't study civil engineering?"

"The school gates—"

Before she could finish, Zhang Ye, surprised, interrupted:

"You built them?"

The woman's face flushed red.

"I'm talking about the library you see after entering through the main gate!"

"When it was constructed!"

"I was the chief engineer!"