When Zhao Tianlei returned to the first-floor lobby with Ye Sitong and Wu Bin, they found many people already lamenting their situation. However, despite their grievances, no one dared to go outside or venture to the second floor to beg Lin Mu for food. After all, everyone present had some understanding of Lin Mu and knew that his group upstairs certainly didn't have good intentions.
As the trio returned to the lobby, no one paid attention to where they had been. Especially since these few had just offended the villain Lin Mu, no one wanted to associate with them. Everyone knew Lin Mu's personality and that he would absolutely not tolerate being publicly humiliated and defied. Furthermore, there was Qian Hao, who, while not as detestable as Lin Mu, was still a playboy and a petty individual who held grudges.
Therefore, Zhao Tianlei, Ye Sitong, and Wu Bin had essentially tied two time bombs to themselves by offending these two, with no telling when they might explode. No one wanted to get involved, especially in the current apocalyptic world where many teachers had been bitten and killed by zombies while trying to help students escape. It could be said that eight or nine out of ten teachers on campus had perished at the hands of the zombies.
"Oh my, are some students already unable to stand the hunger? Really, I'm your classmate. If you're hungry, just come up and ask me for help. Seeing everyone in trouble, how could I, Lin Mu, not lend a hand, right?"
Just as Zhao Tianlei and the other two found a spot to rest quietly, that voice, which made Zhao Tianlei feel disgusted, rang out again. Without a doubt, Zhao Tianlei could guess who was speaking.
"Lin Mu, that bastard, is clearly using the excuse of kindness to bully people," Wu Bin couldn't help but quietly complain to Zhao Tianlei as he watched Lin Mu's demeanor.
Facing Wu Bin's angry complaints, Zhao Tianlei gently advised, "Alright, it's better if we don't get involved in some matters. My goal right now is just to protect you two. As for the others, with my abilities, even if I wanted to help, I couldn't. Otherwise, they would only be harmed if they followed me."
Just as Zhao Tianlei was about to pull Ye Sitong and Wu Bin aside, Lin Mu's voice suddenly rang out again, "Yo? Isn't this Shen Xinyu? I didn't expect you to be hiding here. You really are something. With such a big event happening, why didn't you come to me? With me, Lin Mu, here, I can definitely protect you. Just come to me if you need anything. I have food and drinks, and I won't treat you poorly."
Zhao Tianlei had initially been trying to avoid Lin Mu, but after hearing Lin Mu's words, he was stunned. To Zhao Tianlei's surprise, Shen Xinyu, the goddess he had a crush on, was actually in the first-floor lobby. He blamed himself for not wanting any trouble when he entered the library earlier and hiding in a corner, thus not noticing Shen Xinyu's presence.
However, Shen Xinyu did not respond to Lin Mu's proactive offer of help. Instead, her female assistant spoke to Lin Mu, "Xinyu was frightened earlier and fled here. It would be great if you could give us some water and food."
"What are you talking about? Shen Xinyu has always been the goddess in my heart, Lin Mu. As long as the goddess asks, even if it means going through mountains of knives and seas of fire, I, Lin Mu, wouldn't even frown." Lin Mu immediately gestured to someone behind him, and someone handed over a loaf of bread and a bottle of water.
Lin Mu placed these items in Shen Xinyu's hands, then squatted beside her and said, "Xinyu, look how chaotic things have become outside. It's not safe for a woman like you here. What if the people around here bully you or try to steal your things? Why don't you come up to the second floor with me? The curator's office is on the second floor, it's very safe. You can eat and drink whatever you want up there and rest well. This place is noisy like a vegetable market, not a place for you to stay."
After speaking, Lin Mu took the initiative to hold Shen Xinyu's hand, seemingly intending to pull her up to the second floor to his territory.
Seeing Lin Mu forcefully trying to pull her, Shen Xinyu couldn't help but feel a trace of nervousness. She quickly got up and refused Lin Mu, saying, "Lin Mu, let go of me. I'm very grateful for your water and bread. However, I'm used to staying with everyone. We can chat and talk to each other, which makes me feel less depressed."
The female assistant beside her also quickly stepped forward, holding Lin Mu's and Shen Xinyu's hands, trying to get Lin Mu to let go. "Handsome, look, Shen Xinyu has already been through enough fright. If you force her like this, she'll be even more scared, won't she? There are many people here, and Shen Xinyu likes lively places. If you truly like our Shen Xinyu, you should respect her opinion, right?"
Seeing the female assistant holding Lin Mu's hand and about to separate them, Lin Mu became enraged. He kicked out at the female assistant, sending her to the ground, and pointed at her, yelling, "Get lost! Who do you think you are, talking nonsense to me. I'm talking to Shen Xinyu, what business is it of yours? If you dare to interfere again, believe it or not, I'll kick you to death."
Seeing Lin Mu kick her assistant to the ground, Shen Xinyu immediately flung Lin Mu's hand away and rushed to her assistant's side, helping her up. "Sister Hua, are you alright? Did you get hurt? Get up quickly."
Shen Xinyu's action undoubtedly pushed Lin Mu's patience to its limit. He immediately roared at Shen Xinyu, "Damn it, you really think you're so great, so noble! You don't even give me, Lin Mu, any face. So what if you're a minor celebrity? Stop putting on airs! You'll starve to death without food too. I'll just watch you starve for a few days until your eyes are seeing stars, then we'll see if you crawl up here begging me. I have plenty of food upstairs, and I don't believe no one will follow me. Damn it."
With that, Lin Mu directly snatched back the bread and water he had just given to Shen Xinyu, seemingly intending to make things difficult for her. In Lin Mu's view, there was no food in the first-floor lobby. He had already collected all the supplies and moved them to the curator's office on the second floor. With those supplies, he could last at least ten days to half a month. Lin Mu didn't believe they wouldn't come begging him once they were starving.
After Lin Mu finished speaking, someone rushed forward and bowed obsequiously to Lin Mu. "Young Master Lin, you know we have a good relationship. Let me follow you. When you need something done, just say the word, and you won't have to lift a finger. I, Qian Hao, am willing to act on your behalf."
This person was none other than Qian Hao, who had previously slapped Ye Sitong and was then slapped back by Zhao Tianlei. Qian Hao often played ball with Lin Mu and occasionally drank with him; they were of a similar ilk.