Chapter 119: The Sound of a Car from Behind (Bonus Chapter for Ten Thousand Credits Reward!)

Looking at the pile of bandages appearing before her, Lin Zijin was completely dumbfounded.

However, what left her even more stunned was Yang Hao’s earlier remark.

"I’ll scavenge bandages... to support you!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Zijin’s mind went blank for a moment, followed by a flush of shyness, and finally, she couldn't help but roll her eyes in exasperation. If Yang Hao had seen her expression at that moment, he would surely have been transfixed. She was simply too beautiful.

Meanwhile, Ling Xueer and the others beside Lin Zijin were stunned for a moment before curiosity took hold. Their gossip instincts were burning bright! What exactly had made Lin Zijin so bashful? Realizing something, Lu Ziqi and the others suddenly felt a spark of admiration for Yang Hao. He was truly a smooth talker! They had discovered a terrifying phenomenon: whenever she was with Yang Hao, Lin Zijin’s resistance grew weaker and weaker. The events of the past few days were proof enough of that.

In the game, looking at the large pile of bandages he had produced, Yang Hao felt a sense of secret satisfaction. Although he hadn't encountered anyone along the way, he had occasionally passed by places where battles had once taken place. Where there was combat, there were casualties, which meant there was loot to be picked up. Every time he saw those death crates lying on the ground, Yang Hao felt an urge to check them. Even though he knew they had already been looted once, he tried hard to tell himself that a man must have dignity and should never stoop to scavenging leftovers. As a master of his craft, hadn't he always looted the most fragrant, treasure-laden crates? How could such trashy, picked-over crates catch his eye? Who did he think he was?

*Hmph.*

"I, Yang Hao, would rather die, die out there, or jump off this cliff than touch a single thing in those crates... *slurp*... oh wow, there are tons of bandages here, how fragrant..."

Though Yang Hao would later recall this with a hint of regret, feeling that he really shouldn't have scavenged those boxes, the ever-increasing number of bandages in his backpack was an undeniable fact. The more he regretted it, the more crates he scavenged, and the more bandages filled his bag—it was an inevitable result of his twisted logic. Thus, having made his way here by scavenging, Yang Hao had the confidence to stand before Lin Zijin and declare that he would support her.

"Having bandages is truly great!"

Looking at the bandages, Yang Hao felt a touch of pride. "Good thing I had the foresight; I truly am a genius from the third row, seat thirty-four, of the Yanjing New Oriental Kindergarten." Remembering his glory days, a wave of pride washed over him. At the very least, he had once been a genius.

"Let’s go. There are plenty of bandages along the way; I can afford to support you." Looking at the dazed Lin Zijin, Yang Hao offered an arrogant smile and said this line, which was enough to move even himself to tears, with absolute confidence.

"Pfft!"

On the other side of the computer, hearing Yang Hao’s voice, Lin Zijin finally couldn't hold it in and burst out laughing. Her laughter once again drew curious looks from those behind her. Sensing this, Lin Zijin quickly suppressed her laughter, trying hard to regain her composure. Yet, every time she thought of the tone Yang Hao had used, the corners of her mouth couldn't help but curl into a captivating smile. It was a smile that could topple cities! Relying on Yang Hao’s path to riches—scavenging bandages—Lin Zijin seemed to see a glimmer of hope for the future and followed obediently behind him. As long as one was willing to work hard, even by scavenging bandages, one could support a goddess. Lin Zijin’s actions stirred a sense of heroism in Yang Hao. This was the counterattack of a poor boy.

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In the broadcast, a supply drop had landed within the safe zone, and several teams had broken into a chaotic skirmish to claim it. At the commentary desk, Xiao Qi kept his eyes locked on every team’s movements, offering a passionate and insightful analysis of the current situation. It had to be said that Xiao Qi’s commentary skills were solid; what was originally a dull battle became instantly thrilling through his words. Beside him, his partner Xiao Mo pointed out key details at crucial moments, their synergy proving why they were considered the golden duo of the commentary world.

When the skirmish ended and the gunfire faded, the audience still felt a lingering excitement. The broadcast screen cut back to Yang Hao and Lin Zijin, who were still running from the blue zone. Watching the two stop every short distance to wrap a few bandages before continuing on, many people became fans of their dedication. Even when faced with adversity, they didn't give up. Originally, when the game encountered issues, no one would have blamed Lin Zijin if she had simply given up. In such a situation, what could anyone else have done? No one had a solution.

But Lin Zijin didn't quit, and neither did Yang Hao. With their actions and their attitude, they told everyone that they hadn't lost yet. This was only an exhibition match, and given Lin Zijin’s status and fame, she didn't have to be so serious, but through her attitude, she showed everyone her perseverance. Since she had signed up, there was no reason to be passive, even if the road was filled with twists and turns.

Just as the blue zone was about to close, Yang Hao and Lin Zijin finally succeeded in entering the safe zone. Seeing this, many people breathed a sigh of relief.

"Alright, alright, finally no more running from the zone."
"That long run was suffocating me."
"The weight in my heart is gone, I can finally take a breath."
"The goddess and 'Mr. Bluff' finally don't have to run anymore."
"Hard work pays off; they finally reached the end of their struggle."

Many viewers felt relieved seeing their long journey finally come to an end. However, just as they let out that breath, the next scene made them gasp.

The blue zone had finished shrinking, and the safe zone refreshed.

A "God’s Punishment" circle!

Many eyes widened in disbelief as they looked at the white ring on the mini-map. It was true—a "God’s Punishment" circle! No one had expected that fate would play such a prank on Yang Hao and Lin Zijin. They had just finished running through two zones, and now they had to start a new trek. Was this a joke?

The viewers were speechless and frustrated. Of course, they weren't the only ones—Yang Hao was, too. When he saw the position of the new safe zone, he was completely stunned. Were they being toyed with? Was the endless cycle of running about to begin again?

Just as this question arose in Yang Hao’s mind, the sound of a vehicle suddenly drifted in from behind them.