The crowds were all squeezed at the departure station from the main city area.

Cheng Ye waited in line for just a few minutes, and then another one or two hundred people gradually arrived.

He strained his ears to listen amidst the crowd, and sure enough, everyone was planning to migrate away.

"It's easy to get into Happiness City, and it's convenient to leave. Thankfully, there's no need for complicated procedures, saving us trouble."

"It's just a pity I haven't spent all my Happiness Coins yet. I can only take them outside to barter, and who knows how much supplies I can get in return."

"Let's go, let's go. Are you still thinking about spending money? If there's another wave of infections, this place might be destroyed. Didn't you see so many people being blown up by missiles before they even got out the door?"

"True, no matter how important money is, it's not more important than being alive. Happiness City is just like that, hyped up in the broadcasts, but in reality, it can't withstand any trouble."

"Luckily, I was prepared early and exchanged all my money for ammunition. That's the real hard currency; you can exchange it for supplies anywhere."

"Where are you all planning to go? The nearest Super Shelter City is at least a thousand kilometers away."

"We'll see once we get out. Winter is almost here, wherever there are good benefits, that's where I'll head."

"You're right. This winter is bound to be very cold. I bet Happiness City will see tens of thousands of deaths at least. Just wonder who the unlucky ones will be."

"..."

The people speaking didn't seem to have high hopes for the future of Happiness City, seemingly feeling they'd suffered enough staying here.

However, Cheng Ye also noticed that many people had hesitance on their faces, just blending in with the crowd and saying nothing in the end.

"It's full, everyone. Please wait for the next bus."

The bus, which was deserted before the infection wave, was now packed to the brim, truly a rare sight.

Cheng Ye waited in line for over twenty minutes, then squeezed onto the bus with the crowd.

Everywhere inside the bus were people with large backpacks, looking just like the buses taking students home during university winter and summer breaks.

Everyone's faces showed dread and unease, along with some anticipation for the new life.

In a new place, what's past becomes past.

No one knows what the outcome of this journey will be, but at least leaving behind the current chaos offers some relief.

Soon, they arrived at the Chemical Factory Residential Area stop.

Amidst odd glances from the packed bus, Cheng Ye squeezed out through the back door and let out a long breath.

"Goodbye, safe journey to you all!"

He waved and shouted.

Many in the bus were momentarily stunned, their eyes reflecting complexity and melancholy.

But some gave a faint smile, waved, and mouthed:

Look ahead!

Yes, one has to look forward.

A large batch of the elderly left Happiness City, and in the future, more newcomers will arrive.

The officials probably feel that even if these elderly stayed, the Buffer Zone wouldn't improve, so they might as well flush them out and let newcomers have a try.

"But starting from scratch repeatedly means only accumulating experience from 0 to 10. Where will the experience from 10 to 100 come from?"

Cheng Ye watched the bus carrying the migrants gradually move away, unable to help but lament.

In the end, one must first hold onto everything they have now before they can discuss development.

Otherwise, no matter how good the situation is, a wave of infections could still devastate it.

Entered the community.

There weren't too many signs of battle left here, only new bullet holes on the walls silently telling of the fierce fight that happened not long ago.

On the fifth floor, just as he was about to knock, the door was pushed open from the inside by Liu Yi.

"Mom, it's Brother Cheng Ye!"

"How did you know?" Luo Xiaoxue walked out from the inner room, wiping her hands, smiling brightly.

"I remembered Brother Cheng Ye's footsteps. I heard him when he was just on the third floor!"

"Yiyi is impressive."

Cheng Ye bent down and said gently, "Next time, don't just open the door if you hear footsteps, okay? What if a bad guy imitates them?"

"No way," Liu Yi shook her little face earnestly. "Yiyi can tell if it's imitation footsteps; many people have imitated Dad's footsteps before."

"Hiss..."

Cheng Ye inhaled sharply, his heart skipping a beat. Could it be that Liu Yi also had some special talent?

He instinctively opened the panel, but no searchable options popped up.

"Come in, look at you, you must be exhausted."

Luo Xiaoxue talked to herself, raising her eyes to look at him. "You definitely went out to kill Infected Bodies the night before last, right?"

"Yeah."

Cheng Ye nodded, shutting the door behind him.

"I had a bit of bad luck and somehow attracted an Advanced Fusion Body. It chased and attacked me the entire night, and I finally managed to deal with it in the latter half of the night."

"Advanced Fusion Body?" Luo Xiaoxue was immediately startled, quickly looking him up and down. "Are you hurt?"

"No, just some minor injuries."

"Take it off, let me see."

"Uh..."

Cheng Ye smiled awkwardly but lifted his short sleeves as asked, revealing his bruised and battered torso.

Luo Xiaoxue's expression immediately changed, she stepped forward quickly, examined closely, and finally breathed a long sigh of relief. "These really are just superficial injuries, but... this was too risky."

"No choice, this is already considered lucky."

After getting familiar, there's no need for those shallow courtesies.

Cheng Ye wasn't worried that talking about the Advanced Fusion Body would scare Luo Xiaoxue. What's happened is in the past, and the fact that he's standing here safely now is the best proof.

"But this works out nicely, I was planning to come up with a reason for you to stay in the medical infirmary for ten days to half a month."

"Medical infirmary?"

Cheng Ye frowned, "Is the situation at the checkpoint going to get very complicated?"

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