If there were gods in the world.
This person before them definitely was one.
Lam Pham thought about his own actions just now.
Could it be truly very domineering?
To the point they all felt it was unimaginable?
"Hello, my name is Lam Pham, Duong Quang Apartments' security guard. Danger is always temporary. From the moment you met me, you were already safe."
Lam Pham's tone was gentle, speaking very amicably.
After finishing speaking, he waited for them to react.
But who could have thought, this group of people seemed to have fallen into some special situation.
"Wake up! Wake up..."
Lam Pham waved his hand, wanting to pull them out of their shock. The surrounding smell was somewhat pungent; it was best to leave as soon as possible. Definitely no need to linger here.
Ma Duy Vien reacted, glanced at the surrounding situation. Even though he had seen it, still felt particularly shocked. This kind of shock was a visual impact.
"Did you coincidentally meet us, see we were in danger, and then came to help?"
He was very curious. This kind of sudden appearance to save the day at a critical juncture was always so unrealistic. According to normal circumstances, facing such a large zombie encirclement, the outcome was clear: to be gnawed by zombies until not even dregs remained.
Just when they were despairing, the opponent, like a divine soldier descending from heaven, swept away everything.
Lam Pham shook his head, "No. My companions told me about your presence. Heard you were surviving in the apocalypse with children, so deliberately came looking for you. Luckily, found you in time, not when you had already suffered casualties."
Sorrow is inevitable, but if can avoid sorrow, naturally best.
"You mean those four survivors?" Ma Duy Vien thought of the few survivors encountered before. Brief exchange, didn't say too much; it was a kind of vigilance towards other survivors.
Lam Pham smiled, "That's right. What are your plans next? Interested in coming to Duong Quang Apartments? With so many children, surviving in the apocalypse, difficulty very high. Encountering any kind of danger could lead to team annihilation."
He extended an olive branch towards the opponent.
He could see from this group of survivors' eyes their pursuit of survival, hope for the future. Even more so, could see their courage. Even if encountering predicament, also would launch a general offensive against the predicament, until exhausted.
Facing Lam Pham's invitation.
If before, without encountering danger, a mysterious sword-carrying survivor suddenly appeared before them, inviting them to some shelter, definitely would be vigilant.
They, carrying these many children, if by any chance reached the opponent's territory, wouldn't that be at their mercy?
And now...
Still need to think?
"Yes! We are extremely interested!" Ma Duy Vien agreed without hesitation.
Khau Bang glanced at Ma Duy Vien, sighed inwardly. Indeed, before absolute strength, humans always succumb to "True Fragrance" the fastest, not even needing to think.(Thật là thơm - True Fragrance - an internet slang term meaning to find something appealing after initially rejecting it, or to eagerly accept something good).
"Wow! Big Brother is carrying Frostmourne on his back, right?" Little Luu exclaimed in shock, eyes shining. Having played games often, he only felt the big brother before him was truly too handsome and cool.
Lam Pham smiled, "That's right."
He was very fond of the Frostmourne Sis Li gifted him. It was his essential divine artifact for dealing with zombies. Being able to slay zombies relied on these things.
Said no more, led them away. Ma Duy Vien moved the supplies from the cargo truck to the bus. Although the quantity wasn't large, but under this situation, if can save, then must save; definitely have to take away.
Duong Quang Apartments.
Entering the shelter.
This group of survivors, when approaching Duong Quang Apartments, found there were actually no zombies around. Made them extremely shocked. After all, having survived in Hecheng city, the zombie numbers there were unimaginably large.
Made them have an illusion this city might have already been occupied by zombies, millions of population all turned into zombies, living people perhaps even fewer.
If before not seeing Lam Pham slay zombies scene, might be very puzzled. But now they could understand; the main reason for no zombies around was, this group of zombies should have been slain.
Ma Duy Vien observed the surroundings.
Iron railings blocked both sides of the road.
After entering the residential area, looking at the environment filled with human presence, momentarily felt somewhat mesmerized. Hadn't had such a feeling for a long time.
Han Suong and her group saw this group of survivors.
Not half a bit surprised.
When she told Lam Pham about this matter, knew he definitely wouldn't sit idly by, surely would go searching, thereby checking if this group of survivors met requirements.
"Welcome to Duong Quang Apartments," Han Suong said with a smile.
"Thank you."
They, having suffered enough zombie oppression outside, now coming here, felt that warmth in the apocalypse. Tense mood relaxed.
Lam Pham looked at this group of survivors, thought, housing might have to be fiercely rented out, commission definitely can earn a fortune.
However... looking at their situation.
Sighed inwardly.
Probably all poor bastards.
Young people, likely to have savings even less.
Let alone these children. Alright, don't talk about these deep topics with children.
Gradually.
The crowd in the community area walked to the gate.
Saw this group of newly arrived survivors.
Smiles on everyone's faces.
Continuously survivors joining, for them, was a kind of hope. Could make them feel future hope surely could radiate in their hands.
Co Hang and Vuong Khai stood shoulder to shoulder.
"Vuong Khai."
"Bro Hang, please speak."
Co Hang looked at those children, "We should properly tidy up a classroom. Our Duong Quang Apartments is already developing towards a children's residential area. The burden falling on us has invisibly increased."
Vuong Khai was just about to speak.
A Hai slowly walked over, eyes firm, "Big Brother said, children are the hope of the future! No matter how heavy the burden, we all have to grit our teeth, lift the burden up! Prefer ourselves to suffer and be implicated, also absolutely cannot let children suffer!"
Co Hang: ...?
Vuong Khai: ...?
And Vuong Khai looked towards A Hai, gaze extremely resentful.
Damn! Can you not be so over the top? What's the use of you telling us this now? Bro Lam can't hear! Can we not be a bit more normal?
A Hai looked at them, "Bro Hang, Bro Kai, do you think what I said makes sense?"
Co Hang patted A Hai's shoulder, "Thoughts firm, very good, extremely good."
A Hai looked at Vuong Khai again.
Vuong Khai took a deep breath, "A Hai, I learn from you."
A Hai smiled, "Bro Kai, joking. We should learn from Big Brother."
Vuong Khai: ...
He thought A Hai would say learn from him. Didn't expect still f***ing licking my Bro Lam's boots.
At this moment.
The originally lively residential area became even more lively.
Lam Pham introduced the residential area's culture and facilities, making Ma Duy Vien and his group exclaim in endless admiration. This wasn't just a simple shelter, but developing towards a place of human hope.
Old man Vuong watched Lam Pham with smiling eyes.
With his understanding of Little Pham, that must be talking about renting rooms, price cheap, give you contract, etc. But now Little Pham, when introducing Duong Quang Apartments, surprisingly didn't mention rent issues.
He knew the situation within.
One look at this group of arriving survivors and could tell.
Who could have money?
Smiling Little Pham, again has to bear such heavy rent alone.
Truly a fatal blow.
Ai! Clearly the apocalypse, Little Pham not only didn't earn money, but even subsidized tens of thousands out. Old man Vuong thought, if really waited until apocalypse ends, wouldn't Little Pham be the number one debtor among global survivors?
Nighttime.
Co Hang, in his house, recorded notebook content.
He communicated with Ma Duy Vien from the newly arrived survivor team. Learning Hecheng city's situation, he was shocked, horrified. Clearly didn't expect Hecheng city's situation actually so dangerous.
Didn't expect other cities, evolved-form zombies all evolving at extreme speed. This, for survivors, truly not any good news.
Thought of their Hoang city, then no such situation. Thinking about it, also could understand. That's because of Lam Pham's existence, eliminated many evolved-form zombies, to the extent that group of evolved-form zombies had no chance to continue evolving.
"Based on current situation, future living survivors very likely will use Hoang city as center, establish Hoang city City of Hope, high walls surrounding, forming a final piece of Pure Land, truly ensuring humanity's development."
Co Hang, as if thinking of future situation.
But with their current situation, fundamentally couldn't do. Numbers too few, professional personnel also too few. Wanting to establish City of Hope, manpower, material resources needed, just enormous. Must be done by professional personnel.
Of course, with crystal enhancement ability, if really want to establish perimeter wall, also indeed no need so high-end. As long as have sufficient crystals, can make city wall indestructible.
...
Ma Duy Vien stood at the balcony, looking at the night view outside, enjoying the sweeping night breeze.
Post-apocalypse, didn't expect to have such a leisurely moment.
Khau Bang walked behind Ma Duy Vien, hugged his waist.
"What are you looking at?"
She and Ma Duy Vien, post-apocalypse, gradually developed into a couple relationship. For past Ma Duy Vien, he wouldn't dare imagine, I, a mere security guard, actually can date a teacher? If let my dad and mom know, wouldn't they go to grandpa's grave to burn incense?
He asked before, if it were peacetime, would we become a couple?
But Khau Bang's words to him made him feel indeed so.
Fate between people should originally be very pure, shouldn't have any class, material influence. But reality is this kind of purity very hard to exist. Class, material, external factors all affect fate's collision. And in apocalypse, class, material, etc., all gone. So we meet, fall in love, very normal situation.
"I'm looking at the darkness outside, feeling the quiet night," Ma Duy Vien sighed with emotion.
Khau Bang slowly said, "Hoang city having such a shelter, for hope-filled survivors, is a good thing. Old man Vuong told us, Duong Quang Apartments can exist because Lam Pham exists. And we should also do some things within our ability. I am a PE teacher. Old man Vuong suggested I be the children's PE teacher, take them running, training, improve children's physical fitness. Monthly salary three thousand."
"Three thousand?" Ma Duy Vien was extremely surprised. Not thinking money very little, but suddenly mentioning money in apocalypse, always felt strange.
"Yes. Old man Vuong told us, Lam Pham from beginning to end maintained peacetime way of life. We follow along, can more perfectly build an orderly order. I think Old man is right. I originally was bewildered about the future, but now after Old man's explanation, I am enlightened, full of hope for the future." Khau Bang, just arrived, already liked such a place.
"Then what about me?"
"Old man Vuong said, you can continue being a security guard. Salary two thousand."
"Two thousand? My previous salary was much higher!"
"But now this is an old residential area. Two thousand not bad. Lam Pham so formidable, he also only gets five thousand. Half his salary, possible."
"That's also true."
Do one line, love one line.(Love what you do)
Ma Duy Vien just liked being a security guard. Less detours in life. If he had children, he definitely also wanted to bring children into the profession. Three generations of security guards, that's also a prestigious security family. Wherever apply, all can stand out.
Room 704.
Lam Pham lay on the bed, looking at the interface.
Add points.
[Name]: Lam Pham. [Strength]: 18200. (Infinite) [Stamina]: 10800. (Infinite) [Speed]: 10400. (Infinite) [Points]: 8.
Looked at the introduction behind the numbers.
Infinite?
Meaning unlimited growth, or infinitely strengthening?
He also didn't care about these data.
Just a bit more formidable is good.
Able to deal with zombies is enough.
He needed to re-certify: his slaying zombies wasn't for slaughter, strengthening, but thinking of cleaning Hoang city's zombies. Truly so. Whether others believe or not unimportant; he himself always thought like this.
Slightly clenched his fist.
Felt very strong power.
He didn't want to use "killing oxen" to describe his own strength.
Must display, surely can turn graphite into diamond.
Or pinch water into neutron star?
Thinking of this, couldn't help but almost laugh out loud. How possible? How can a person achieve this state? Clearly impossible.
Early morning.
Downstairs.
Newly arrived survivors all slept soundly, full of joy. Apocalyptic escape pressure, mental fatigue, immense stress, no sense of stability. Often encountering a slight movement, all would be awakened.
Even entering Duong Quang Apartments, sleeping on soft beds, often just closed eyes for a while, then immediately opened, alert to surrounding situation. Confirmed safe environment, then again slowly fell asleep.
This was a habit formed over a long time.
"Come! Come! All stand firm!"
Phi Phi stood on the stairs, ordering the group of newly arrived little brothers and sisters before her. She knew a group of little brothers and sisters came to the community area, excited until hard to fall asleep. Asked her mom for some pocket money; she wanted to go buy bread.
As Duong Quang Apartments' Big Sister, definitely had to pull this group of newly arrived little brothers and sisters over, firmly grasp in hand.
She recently, during this period, felt her status and position received serious threat.
Dinh Dinh sister always intentionally or unintentionally challenged her Big Sister authority and status.
"Dear little brothers and sisters, hello! My name is Phi Phi! You can call me Phi Phi sister! I came to Duong Quang Apartments very early, very familiar with this place! If you encounter anything you don't understand, or encounter any trouble, all can come find me! I am very willing to help everyone!"
Long, long ago, Uncle Lam bought her a book "Mao Xuan" (Selected Works of Mao). When first reading, felt tedious and tasteless. But reading a bit, she then had some thoughts. ("Mao Xuan" - a likely reference to Mao Zedong's selected works, indicating Phi Phi is trying to apply leadership principles.)
Mom said this was a great person of a generation, in decades of life, in large and small setbacks and practices, on the basis of a large amount of ancient people's ideological brilliance, evolved.
Based on her analysis of current situation.
Why Dinh Dinh could make her feel her status threatened? Now thinking back, was her own kind of misjudgment. Shouldn't haggle over this aspect.
She carried a bag, distributed freshly baked, fragrant bread to the newly arrived little brothers and sisters.
"Thank you, Phi Phi sister!"
"Phi Phi sister!"
Hearing this group of little brothers and sisters' voices, she smiled, raised her head, very satisfied. Occasionally looked towards Dinh Dinh, as if saying...
Dinh Dinh sister! See? This is pattern!(Cách cục - pattern/layout, here implying a higher level of thinking or strategy)
You still have much to learn!
The old gentlemen were amused by the current situation.
"Old Chu! See? Children nowadays truly remarkable!" Old man Vuong said with a smile.
Old man Chu said, "Young, vibrant, have ideas. Future still relies on them. Look at Little Co and his group, continuously perfecting residential area projects, precisely to lay a good foundation for them."
Old man Vuong sighed with emotion, "Yeah! New generation still them. And we, this already eliminated generation, can only contribute final remaining light."
...
Lucky Star.
Ha Khanh's expression extremely serious.
Kim Dinh until now still hadn't returned. Situation basically already decided.
"Boss Ha, that group from Duong Quang Apartments, completely doesn't give Boss Ha face. Want to..." A bodyguard waited aside, gestured inquiringly.
Vu Tuong, Kim Dinh, all Boss Ha's subordinates, considered Boss Ha's people. The latter even brought supplies to befriend. Yet even this could be done to. Enough to prove, that Duong Quang Apartments shelter, fundamentally didn't put Boss Ha in eyes.
Ha Khanh's face cold, breathing slightly rushed, gaze gradually chilling.
"Go down."
Waved his hand, said no more.
Bodyguard nodded and left.
First floor deck.
The bodyguard who just left Boss Ha's side stood by the ship's side smoking.
"Bro Nghi! Why come here to smoke?" (Nghị Ca -> Bro Nghi)
Far away, a man walked over. Opponent bald, face full of ferocity. Just Vu Tuong's successor, promoted by Boss Ha to be this floor's manager, Fei Long. (Phí Long -> Fei Long)
"Boss Ha encountered troublesome matter," Bro Nghi said simply.
Fei Long heard these words, instantly became interested, "Bro Nghi! What troublesome matter did Boss Ha encounter exactly?"
He was promoted to manager, extremely excited.
But also wanted to get even closer to Boss Ha.
Bro Nghi simply told him what happened before. Fei Long, hearing it, was very furious.
"Damn it! This Duong Quang Apartments is too f***ing arrogant! Actually dare to refuse Boss Ha's goodwill! I see they don't want to live!"
Bro Nghi looked at him, slowly said, "Don't say bro didn't remind you. A chance to get into Boss Ha's eyes has come. You know what Boss Ha hates most is people not giving him face. If you can handle this matter beautifully, that benefit, you can understand, right?"
Fei Long naturally knew the benefits of being able to do it. But he also wasn't an idiot.
Vu Tuong and Kim Dinh both failed.
Then it means Duong Quang Apartments not so simple.
"Bro Nghi, then is this capture alive, or regardless of life or death?" Fei Long asked. If wanted capture alive, then he would give up the idea. But if regardless of life or death, then he had some methods.
"Alive, dead unimportant. Important is Boss Ha very angry."
"I understand! Leave it to me! I just became person in charge of this floor, definitely have to do something to show Boss Ha!"
Fei Long's face showed determination, some vicious thoughts appearing in his mind.
"You do it well." Bro Nghi patted Fei Long's shoulder, casually threw away cigarette butt, turned and left.
Prison.
At this time, the scene very dangerous.