(1) My Combat Power is 3, His is Definitely 10 (1)

Within Duong Quang Apartments, Co Hang was the one with quite a few ideas. His awareness of danger was very high. Even with Lam Pham watching over Duong Quang Apartments, he always felt it wasn't enough, still very dangerous; the residential area needed continuous improvement.

In this aspect, Co Hang did very well.

Co Hang saw everyone looking at him. He pondered for a moment, "Alright, I'll just say a few points. My ideas might be a bit fanciful; everyone just listen, can slowly discuss."

"First point: Duong Quang Apartments' defensive layout has been preliminarily completed. The outside street environment, under Lam Pham's leadership, has also been cleaned very thoroughly. Occasionally zombies appear, also very quickly cleaned up. I was just wondering if we need to use iron railings to block off the roads on both sides, forming a rather large safe zone."

"Second point, also something I've been thinking about during this period: the function of crystals in the heads of evolved-form zombies. The change in Lam Pham's Frostmourne on his back should be due to absorbing crystal energy. We should properly research the uses of crystals."

Lam Pham recorded what Co Hang said.

The crowd listened.

Carefully considered.

What he said indeed made sense.

Han Suong somewhat agreed with the second point. When resolving future worries, indeed should carefully explore the apocalyptic situation. The appearance of evolved-form zombies is enough to prove zombies are absolutely not caused by so-called viruses, but a kind of metaphysical toy.

Lam Pham said, "Mm, I think it's very good. Does anyone else have other suggestions?"

He looked at the crowd with a smile on his face. The meaning very clear: just hoping everyone could eagerly express their views.

The general meeting was for everyone in Duong Quang Apartments to participate in; every single one could voice their own thoughts. Even Doggi squatted there, head raised, staring with round dog eyes, while Thuy Hoa lay beside, listlessly basking in the sun.

"Uncle Lam, can I make a suggestion?" Phi Phi bravely raised her small hand.

As Phi Phi raised her hand, Dinh Dinh and the others all looked on expectantly.

Phi Phi sensed their gazes, cast a firm look towards them.

"Possible. If you have anything to say, just say it," Lam Pham smiled. He found the children in Duong Quang Apartments were all very good: not only polite, but also very opinionated, even more so not flustered. If they had something to say, would proactively say it, wouldn't hide it in their hearts.

Ly Mai looked at Phi Phi strangely. What bad thing is this one up to again?

In her view, absolutely nothing good.

Phi Phi said, "Uncle Lam, summer vacation is approaching. I think we should have summer vacation, right? After all, we are children; studying needs to combine work and rest."

Ly Mai sighed. She knew Phi Phi saying this absolutely wasn't a good thing.

"Good, possible. Your suggestion is very right. Indeed should have summer vacation." Lam Pham thought of when he himself studied; summer vacation would always be occupied. Thinking about it made him quite angry. Thinking from the children's perspective, still understandable.

"Thank you, Uncle Lam!" Phi Phi secretly clenched her fists, cast a look towards Dinh Dinh, as if saying, You might not believe other things, but Phi Phi sister is forever worthy of your trust!

Lam Pham smiled, then looked towards everyone, "Does anyone else have any thoughts?"

Currently, just Co Hang raised two points.

Ideas very good.

The outside street was cleaned very thoroughly by him. Even surrounding shops also the same. However, even if cleaned thoroughly, still zombies would slowly wander over.

Using things to block, indeed can plan out a relatively safe area.

Lam Pham looked towards everyone, finally towards Old man Vuong.

Old man Vuong said, "Little Hang's second point is very important. This might be a long-term research project. When the crystal situation is understood, can hold a third meeting. Things are always done step by step, not accomplished in one go." (Nhỏ Hàng -> Little Hang, affectionate name for Co Hang)

"Mm, Old Sir is right." Lam Pham smiled, then said, "Good, then our second general meeting concludes here. I am your host, Lam Pham. Thank you everyone for your support. Thanks."

Finished speaking, bowed. Sense of ceremony very important.

Applause rang out.

Towards Duong Quang Apartments' development direction, they had no objections whatsoever. Developing until now, changes in the residential area all seen in eyes. Trust level towards Lam Pham could be said to be extremely high.

But just then.

Ha Vinh casually looked around, then saw thick black smoke rising into the sky in the distance.

"Is it on fire over there?"

Everyone looked in Ha Vinh's direction. Indeed, thick black smoke drifted.

The crowd was accustomed. Fires in the apocalypse very normal. Could one still call 119 to have firefighters come put it out? Better not be so troublesome. Now where... wait.

Swish.

The crowd looked at Ha Vinh. After all, there was a firefighter right here. Even more terrifying, even the fire truck was present.

Ha Vinh was silent.

Lam Pham patted Ha Vinh's shoulder, "Go! Let's go put out the fire!"

Ha Vinh looked at Lam Pham. He risked extinguishing that factory fire because he knew it was hazardous; drifting toxic substances could bring harm to Hoang city's survivors. But now, what was burning over there was an ordinary place. If driving to put out the fire, honestly, he also felt he had problems. After all, it's the apocalypse. Some things, no other choice. But some things... even if his choice was right, but based on actual situation, still wrong.

"Okay," Ha Vinh nodded.

Lam Pham said, "Ha Vinh and I are going to put out the fire."

Ha Vinh quickly ran to drive the fire truck. Lam Pham opened the door, then got in. After the fire truck left, Vuong Khai locked the main gate.

The crowd looked at each other.

Eyes filled with bewilderment and doubt, but even more so, accustomed. Some things they temporarily couldn't understand. But thinking of Lam Pham, thinking of his heart, his thoughts, then all this was reasonable, no problem whatsoever.

Old man Vuong sighed with emotion, "This is responsibility."

Vuong Khai said, "People brought back by my Bro Lam would surely think of going to put out the fire first. However, now is the apocalypse; he's afraid it will affect us. But Bro Lam saw through his thoughts at a glance, proactively spoke up, supported his actions. My Bro Lam is indeed my Bro Lam, idol in my heart! His spirit, his thoughts, truly worthy of my learning!"

Since he was brought back from the water plant by Lam Pham, Vuong Khai's appearance had gradually transformed into Lam Pham's appearance. (Meaning he started to emulate Lam Pham, not physically change)

Having a thigh not to hug diligently, is asking for heaven's thunder to strike.

Chu Dinh said, "Bro Kai is right! I also strongly agree! My Big Brother's ideological realm is very high, something I want to learn for a lifetime!"

Tu Trach Duong and Sis Van looked at each other.

They understood long ago, these two were Duong Quang Apartments' Bro Lam's loyal fans, thigh-hugging tightly. Of course, they also wanted to hug thighs, but this thigh-hugging was a bit more subtle, didn't want to appear too direct, low-key.

...

Street.

Fire truck drove on the road.

"Why not turn on the siren?" Lam Pham asked.

Previously, he didn't want to hear such sounds. Hearing it meant a fire broke out there. But such sounds also gave people a kind of reassurance.

Telling those trapped in the fire, surrounded by flames: Coming! We've already come! Don't give up! We are rescuing you!

Ha Vinh said in surprise, "The sound very easily attracts zombies."

Lam Pham said, "It's okay. The fire truck's sound represents hope. This isn't for zombies to hear, but for those lucky survivors to hear. You can rest assured. Leave the next thing to me."

Hearing Lam Pham's words.

Ha Vinh was silent.

Perhaps this is the power of the strong.

Soon, the fire truck siren sounded, spreading in all directions. Zombies heard the sound, turned their heads, let out low growls, searched for the sound's source, growling and running towards this side.

If any zombie developed intelligence, would absolutely shout: Brothers and sisters, don't go! That sound is deliberately released! That terrifying fellow is just fishing, luring you to commit crimes!

So-called "you don't provoke me, I don't bully you" is also false! He's just releasing sound to lure you!

Chao River, burning building. (This is Mieu Lap's group's building)

Billowing black smoke enveloped upwards. Scorching flames surrounded, burning.

Ha Minh Hien drove, indifferently watching the scene before him. Tao Diem, sitting in the passenger seat, gloated extremely, face full of complacent smiles. Made Ha Minh Hien want to beat her fiercely.

"This is the end of offending me, Tao Diem!"

Hearing Tao Diem's words, Ha Minh Hien truly sighed with emotion. Truly, women are too vicious. A total of two vehicles. Tran Chi Dung sent them out to follow Tao Diem here.

This place's defense too good, very hard to attack. According to Tran Chi Dung's thought, just occupy their supplies. But Tao Diem insisted they throw Molotov cocktails, burn them all to death inside.

Rooftop.

Mieu Lap and the others used wet towels to cover their mouths and noses, continuously pouring water downstairs. Billowing thick smoke made their eyes somewhat unable to open. Always worried that mysterious survivor would come for revenge. But who could have thought it was actually Tao Diem.

Seeing Tao Diem, Mieu Lap was truly somewhat dazed.

How could he never have thought it would be her?

Looking at Tao Diem's savage face, he knew this matter already had no turning back. Based on Tao Diem's vengeful personality, absolutely thought of hacking them to death.

"Put out the fire! Hurry and put out the fire!"

Mieu Lap carried a water bucket, pouring water downstairs, just wanting to extinguish the flames. But the burning fire's momentum was very strong; absolutely not something a small bucket of water could put out.

"Hateful! I was too stupid! Actually brought trouble to everyone!"

Mieu Lap regretted immensely. If known earlier it would be this situation, he absolutely wouldn't have let Tao Diem leave so easily.

But now saying anything was already too late.

"Cough cough..."

The crowd all desperately wanted to put out the fire. But the billowing thick smoke made them cough violently, giving people a suffocating feeling.

In a corner.

"A Hai! Are we going to die?"

"Won't! Put out the fire and we won't die!"

A Hai, leading his girlfriend, ran here. Hadn't stayed long, then encountered such a thing. Impact truly very great.

Bang!

That man carrying a water bucket running to the rooftop fell to the ground. Water splashed all over. A Hai knew his name: Ngo Duong. Age similar to his, over twenty. Not talkative, relatively disliked speaking. (Ngô Dương -> Ngo Duong)

Ngo Duong pushed away A Hai who wanted to help him, roared strugglingly, "Mieu Lap! Why did you let Tao Diem leave?! You clearly knew she wasn't a good person, yet still let her leave, bringing us trouble!"

Watching the crowd still wanting to put out the fire.

"Stop f***ing trying! Extinguish my ass! We're all going to die here! All going to die!"

"Can you calm down a bit?! Everyone is putting out the fire! If anything, wait until it's over to talk!" Mieu Lap comforted his agitated emotions, understood his mood was caused by the fire.

Surrounding survivors all looked at the current situation. Their hair full of dust, thick smoke choked them until somewhat uncomfortable. The fire situation downstairs grew more and more intense. A slight delay, and the situation would be even more serious.

"Extinguish my ass hair!" Ngo Duong was somewhat collapsing; the imminent danger already made his mood somewhat explode.

Mieu Lap looked at the current situation, didn't tangle with Ngo Duong, continued working, "Put out the fire! Continue putting out the fire! Don't think about these things!"

Other survivors similarly nervous, but could hold on.

Now scared, collapsing, what use could that be?

Not facing zombies.

But raging flames.

Their place here wasn't without water. As long as stable, still have confidence.

Roadside edge.

Ha Minh Hien looked at the surrounding situation.

"Sis Tao, when are we leaving?" He didn't want to wander around outside; very dangerous. Encountering ordinary zombies aside, most feared encountering evolved-form zombies. Seeing them also made people scared.

Tao Diem said, "What's the rush? Not time yet. I see this fire's momentum still not enough. Continue throwing some Molotov cocktails for me. I want that group, thoroughly, thoroughly burned to death!"

Ha Minh Hien glanced at the survivors behind him, understood. Hurriedly got out of the car, told the people in the truck over there to quickly throw more Molotov cocktails. Towards this situation, who could not listen?

The truck driver was Ha Minh Hien; the truck driver was Bro Long.

Mieu Lap poured out the water from the bucket, then saw the opponent again throwing Molotov cocktails. Flames instantly soared, thick black smoke rushing into the sky, smoking their eyes until they couldn't open.

He rubbed his eyes, found Ngo Duong wasn't there. But now wasn't the time to care about these things. "Quick! Everyone hurry up and put out the fire! Bring fire extinguishers! Spray downwards!"

At this time.

Ngo Duong left the rooftop, staggered, thinking cannot die, absolutely cannot die! I definitely won't die here! Must run from here! Thought of Tao Diem's car right outside. As long as humbly kneeling before Tao Diem begging for mercy, definitely could be forgiven.

Main door enveloped by flames, definitely couldn't get out.

He came to the back door. The back door was simply locked. Before, wanting to secretly open the back door definitely very difficult; everyone was watching, where would be the chance?

But now they were all busy putting out the fire; who could notice him?

Ngo Duong opened the back door. Just about to run outside, suddenly, sharp pain came from his ankle. Looked down, actually a zombie with only half a body grabbed his ankle, biting and tearing.

Screamed heartbreakingly. Ngo Duong frantically stomped the zombie, kicked it aside, then closed the door, leaned against it, expression dim, staring intently at the bloodily bitten ankle.

"I've been bitten!"

Ngo Duong panicked, scared. Just stood up, leaned against the wall, wanting to find them for help. Body suddenly trembled. Original pupils dissipated, turned into pale eyes. Sticky fluid flowed from the corner of his mouth.

"Ugh ugh..."

Continuously twitched his head, let out low roars.

Lowered head, as if sleepwalking, moved.

A survivor held a fire extinguisher, preparing to take it to the rooftop. Saw that figure with lowered head, "Ngo Duong! What the hell are you doing?"

Hearing the sound.

Ngo Duong suddenly looked up. Seeing fresh flesh and blood, ferocity erupted, crazily charged towards the opponent.

That survivor's pupils widened. Clearly didn't expect Ngo Duong would actually turn into a zombie. Raised the fire extinguisher, threw it towards Ngo Duong. Ngo Duong, hit by the fire extinguisher, paused his movement, but still tackled the opponent to the ground, biting and tearing.

"Ah..."

Tragic scream.

Rooftop.

Mieu Lap was busy. Putting out fire amidst billowing thick smoke truly a torturous task. Thought until now fire extinguisher still hadn't arrived, couldn't help but feel a bit anxious, turned his head to look.

Just about to speak, the scene before him thoroughly stunned him.

Stairwell turn leading to rooftop. A survivor, expression flustered, shouted "Zombie!" towards them. Words not yet finished, was tackled onto the stairs by a zombie, crazily bitten and torn.

Seeing this situation, Mieu Lap only felt his heart accelerate. Everything around seemed to slow down. Immediately after, tragic screams grew clearer. Recovering from that dazed mood, gritted his teeth, strode with long legs, ran towards the entrance, watched his zombified companion rush towards the rooftop. He grabbed the door handle, thump! Critical moment, closed the door. Bang bang bang! Violent knocking on the door continued incessantly.

"Zombies! They turned into zombies!"

Mieu Lap's face showed despair.

Perfectly fine, how could there be zombies?

He thought of Ngo Duong. That guy, sunk in despair, perhaps anything could be done.

Rooftop only three survivors.

A Hai and his girlfriend, Mieu Lap.

"What now? Are we going to die here?" A Hai asked.

Mieu Lap said, "Perhaps we really have to die here. Didn't expect it would actually be this result. Actually, if everyone truly united, definitely could have hope of survival."

He thought of every little thing since treating this place as a protection point.

A Hai sat paralyzed, sunk deep in despair.

"Who can come save us?"

Mieu Lap said, "No one will come save us. Now is the apocalypse. Who could possibly come save people? This is fundamentally impossible."

Instantly.

The scene's mood very low.

Despair enveloped.

Suddenly.

A sound came.

"A Hai! Did you hear any sound?"

His girlfriend finished speaking.

"What sound could there be?" A Hai was extremely desperate. But meanwhile, he opened his eyes wide, listened intently, "There is! There is! This sound very familiar! Seems like a fire truck sound!"

Let alone A Hai being shocked.

Even Mieu Lap also heard.

Zombies pounding the iron door heard the sound, followed the source of the sound from the top of the stairs, went out the back door into the street.

Tao Diem saw zombies actually run out from behind the building, hurriedly urged Ha Minh Hien to leave. Towards such a request, he naturally unconditionally agreed. Conversely, didn't want to encounter zombies.