Chapter 859: The Essence of Pretending
Chapter 859: Chapter 859: The Essence of Pretending
Bai Xiqin couldn’t help but raise her hand to pinch Fan Tangtang’s fair and tender cheek, responding to him with a smile.
"I saw your Brother Zhang today, just before I saw you. Why didn’t you come over with him?"
Bai Xiqin knew that zombies could quickly transmit information through brainwaves and was slightly puzzled by how outdated Fan Tangtang’s information seemed.
Did he forget to sync up?
"Ah, um, I... forgot to ask him."
Fan Tangtang blinked innocently, not looking like someone who would lie.
His dark eyes seemed even more radiant than black grapes, completely masking the fact that he is a fearsome Zombie King.
Zombie King Xiao Li and Zombie King Li Mucheng stood silently to the side, occasionally glancing at Fan Tangtang.
Apparently, this is the secret to becoming the most favored underling?
Sacrificing dignity, firmly abandoning face.
Clearly, his brainwave powers scare zombies, and even combined, Zombie King Xiao Li and Zombie King Li Mucheng can’t match Fan Tangtang.
Yet he just relies on his harmless appearance to solidify his place as the boss’s favorite.
Completely unlike us cheap lackeys, who must do whatever we’re told.
Waking up early and working late, without any status.
Zombie King Xiao Li and Zombie King Li Mucheng exchanged glances, sensing a trace of emotion through each other’s brainwaves.
Faking it!
Darn it, just keep faking it—learn from Fan Tangtang, and you’ll surely become the most cherished Corpse Emperor!
"I don’t have much to do right now. Want to hang out with us for a few days?"
Bai Xiqin stroked Fan Tangtang’s fair little face, unable to get enough of it.
Though the sensation was a bit cool, it was smooth and felt great.
Far better than her own brother who’s almost getting clobbered to death by the law!
Although Xiao Fanfan is obedient, Fan Tangtang has the looks!
Just that alone, a total knockout!
"Sure, sure!"
Fan Tangtang nodded cutely, his eyes shining much brighter.
He loves tagging along with Sister Tu.
Don’t ask why; if you do, it’s because Brother Zhang’s math problems are really tough!
He can’t solve them!
"I’m going too, I’m going too!"
Xiao Lan Zombie bared her teeth and smiled at Bai Xiqin, promptly raising her finger.
Previously, she deliberately stayed away from the safety base, afraid of being unable to suppress her instincts and risking harm to her family.
But Xiao Niu is different.
She wouldn’t hurt Xiao Niu.
Whether it was her past obsession with guarding that ray of sunshine or the hard-won friendship after her death, she deeply liked Bai Xiqin.
What she loved most was her ability.
—Even though it doesn’t seem powerful, she can actually kill Zhang Yiming with her bare hands.
Xiao Lan Zombie expressed great anticipation for this event and wished to witness it personally.
"Ahem, if you don’t mind, could you give us brothers a ride part of the way? We’ll get off near the safety base!"
Zombie King Li Mucheng was too embarrassed to speak, given past grievances, fearing death.
Zombie King Xiao Li was the one who spoke up, adjusting his glasses and maintaining his usual graceful demeanor.
It’s hard to imagine that while alive, this Zombie King was a refined scoundrel, but upon dying, he became more polite inside and out.
In fact, with their abilities, they could effortlessly return to their destination.
But they wanted to stay on the bus.
The bus emitted a rich fragrance that was very pleasant, sniffing it was good enough even if they couldn’t eat.
Most importantly, they wanted to see how the most favored Fan Tangtang won the affection of the Bai Family.
Learning the essence of faking it would make them the apple of Bai Family’s eye and the boss’s most cherished underling.
Not to mention living in luxury effortlessly!
At least, they wouldn’t have to endure the boss’s violent brainwaves!
Sacrificing dignity is worth it!
Life, being favored, is what matters most.
"Alright!"
Bai Xiqin didn’t refuse the request from Zombie King Xiao Li and Zombie King Li Mucheng.
She now also possesses brainwave abilities and can temporarily control one or two ordinary zombies.
She’s able to sense zombies’ goodwill and hostility towards her.
The violent aura emanating from these four Zombie Kings on the bus was top-notch, but hardly any targeted at the Bai Family.
This means they hold no animosity towards the Bai Family, just a deep-rooted zombie bloodlust.
This situation is quite common, even Zhang Yiming and Captain Zhang have it.
"Thank you."
Zombie King Xiao Li and Zombie King Li Mucheng both bowed at a ninety-degree angle in a polite manner.
At the same time, they tried imitating Fan Tangtang’s innocent blinking, winking at Bai Xiqin.
As excellent zombie underlings, they clearly understand Bai Xiqin’s importance in their emperor’s eyes.
If they could earn her praise, life would be easier.
Bai Xiqin rubbed her eyes, feeling she was hallucinating.
Zombies don’t usually have particular expressions, right?
Why are these two zombies so strange, so... indecent?
The bus continued heading towards Shanghai, Bai Yifan occasionally glanced at Fan Tangtang through the rearview mirror inside the bus.
Seeing Fan Tangtang being so favored, he snorted softly.
No matter how much the elder sister loves him, so what.
He’s not the real younger brother, anyway.
Regardless, he is the most cherished one!
"Tangtang, how’s your mom and dad recently?"
Wang Yiyun immediately thought of Fan Tangtang’s parents when she saw him; they blended in with zombies for their son’s sake, truly admirable.
She wondered whether they were doing well amidst zombies, if communication and such were impacted.
"Mom and Dad are great. They’re always making food for Tangtang and Grandpa and helping us with laundry."
Talking about his parents, Fan Tangtang appeared even more obedient.
His little face, filled with a smile, puffed up roundly, and he made a small heart gesture.
Like a kindergarten kid, he looked adorable.
Wang Yiyun felt more at ease hearing this, knowing the Fan Family was doing pretty well.
Zombie King Li Mucheng quietly nudged Zombie King Xiao Li.
This is a key move, remember it well.
Zombie King Xiao Li nodded slightly, his brainwaves active with various ’heart gesture’ scenarios.
—When the boss’s brainwave was raging, heart gesture.
Then the boss will calm down, thinking they’re good zombie underlings.
—When the boss is about to dig up their Crystal Core, heart gesture.
Then the boss will fondly pat their little heads and say they’re truly obedient.
Growing increasingly excited, Zombie King Xiao Li and Zombie Li Mucheng felt their undead life was full of promise.
"Hehe..."
Zombie King Li Mucheng couldn’t hold back and let out a sound of laughter.
Bai Xiqin checked again on the two Zombie Kings standing obediently near the edge, feeling her skin twitch.
Is becoming a Zombie King dependent on certain conditions?
Like exchanging for intelligence or something.
"Here, have some candy."
Bai Xiqin shook her head and handed the plate of fruit candies on the table to Fan Tangtang.
Fan Tangtang lived day-to-day among zombies with no brains, truly a suffering.
It’s really bad for kids; she must discuss it with Zhang Yiming someday and stop letting kids learn from big zombies every day.
At the very least, kids should focus on their studies, not falter academically—even being Little Zombie Kings should embody knowledgeable Zombie Kings.