Scum Gong Walks the Career Line in the Crematorium

TL: Moonlit

Ordinary medicines usually require multiple approvals and several clinical trials before they can be put into use.
However, those regulations and procedures are no longer as significant in the post-apocalyptic world.
Delaying the development of the cure for the zombie virus even for a short while could result in the deaths of thousands of survivors.

After conducting experiments on several zombies and confirming that the cure can suppress the virus, Cheng Jizhou traveled incognito to other cities, rescuing some bitten survivors and injecting them with the cure.

Initially, only two out of ten people would survive after being treated with the cure.
But with continuous optimization, Cure 7.0 achieved a survival rate of 60%, and if it could be mass-produced as a vaccine for widespread distribution, the survival rate could reach an astonishing 90%.

On the day the results were obtained, Lin Hanchuan messaged the chief.

Watching Lin Hanchuan elegantly having dinner, Cheng Jizhou noticed, “Are you leaving?”

With the cure for the zombie virus, Lin Hanchuan could become a true hero of humanity, receiving flowers, applause, and honor… and saving the lives of billions of people.

Cheng Jizhou had worried about this day ever since he agreed to develop the cure.
Now, everything had settled, and the sword of Damocles had fallen.

Lin Hanchuan paused his eating and felt both distressed and helpless, saying, “Even if I have to leave, I’ll take you with me.”

Lin Hanchuan didn’t understand why, despite promising countless times not to leave and keeping Cheng Jizhou under his care, Cheng Jizhou still couldn’t trust him.

But when Lin Hanchuan thought about Cheng Jizhou’s past, he could understand the other’s mistrust.
Despite answering countless times that he wouldn’t leave, he would still respond the same when Cheng Jizhou questioned him again.

Cheng Jizhou himself wasn’t sure whether he believed it or not.
He responded with a faint “Mmm,” his expression unreadable.

“After we hand over the cure to the military and take care of the people we need to handle, you can choose how you want to live and where you want to go,” Lin Hanchuan said after some thought, “Whether you prefer a quieter place or a livelier one, I’m fine with either.”

Hearing Lin Hanchuan talk about their future, Cheng Jizhou’s expression momentarily faltered.

Seeing his reaction, Lin Hanchuan continued, “We can plant flowers and herbs.
If you like researching, we can build an underground lab for you…”

Cheng Jizhou’s expression finally brightened as he spoke, and Lin Hanchuan felt relieved.

However, by late at night, Lin Hanchuan realized that he had let his guard down too early.

“Zhou Zhou, what are you doing?” In his half-asleep state, Lin Hanchuan vaguely felt someone touching him.
He opened his eyes drowsily and saw a figure sitting on top of him in the darkness.
Surprised, he blurted out.

The entire city only had two living people – one of them being the Zombie King, and Lin Hanchuan didn’t need to guess who that person was.

At this moment, Lin Hanchuan realized that his hands had been tied up without him noticing.
They were bound using Cheng Jizhou’s binding method, and the more he struggled, the tighter the restraints became.

In the darkness, unable to see the face of the shadowy figure, Lin Hanchuan could only feel the cold hand of the other person unbuttoning his shirt, one button at a time.
As his bare chest felt the chilly night breeze, Lin Hanchuan, unusually, was taken aback, “Zhou Zhou, you…”

“Hush.” With slender and icy fingertips pressed against his lips, Lin Hanchuan heard Cheng Jizhou’s husky voice, “I want you.
Don’t say anything, okay?”

Lin Hanchuan: “Are you saying what I’m thinking?”

“It’s exactly what you’re thinking.” Cheng Jizhou chuckled softly, “So don’t talk, or else I’ll have to gag you, and I’d feel bad about it.”

Lin Hanchuan: “…”

Lin Hanchuan was too surprised to speak.

In his previous life, Lin Hanchuan and Wan Li Shuang were both busy with their careers and studies, and they carried some reserve when they were together during the first few years, not displaying much intimacy, similar to how it had been before they got together.

It wasn’t until later, when Wan Li Shuang inexplicably weakened, that Lin Hanchuan lost the heart to tease a sick person.
Thus, he had never been intimately involved with anyone before.

Cheng Jizhou’s unorthodox approach left Lin Hanchuan puzzled in an unfamiliar territory.

In the darkness, Lin Hanchuan felt Cheng Jizhou’s icy body temperature caressing him.
He took a deep breath and tried to relax his body as much as possible, saying, “You don’t have to tie me up.
I won’t refuse you.”

But this sentence caused Cheng Jizhou’s movements to come to a halt.
He seemed to smile and said, “But I’m the Zombie King.”

Lin Hanchuan was stunned, not understanding why the conversation suddenly shifted to a topic unsuitable for children.

“I have the most potent zombie virus in my body.
Just by exchanging body fluids, there’s over an 80% chance of infecting you.” Cheng Jizhou sat on Lin Hanchuan’s thigh, his voice filled with a mix of sadness and sarcasm.

Countless times before, Cheng Jizhou had thought about turning Lin Hanchuan into a zombie, preventing him from ever leaving.
However, he could never bring himself to do it.

During the time he had confined Lin Hanchuan by his side, it had been the most relaxing period for Cheng Jizhou.
His beloved was there, accompanying him in his favorite research, and he was surprised to find that Lin Hanchuan could keep up with his train of thought… No external disturbances, no need to save anyone, and no worries about the outside world.

Now that the cure had been developed, this short and dream-like beautiful time was coming to an end.

Cheng Jizhou once again experienced emotions he had never felt before, unable to discern whether it was a sense of melancholy or regretful reluctance.
The only thing he knew was that he didn’t want it to end like this.

He couldn’t bear to turn Lin Hanchuan into a zombie, nor could he keep him locked in this small room forever.
In the end, Cheng Jizhou decided that he wanted to put a perfect end to this memory.

During the most passionate moments of a relationship, one could never resist intense intimacy.

Just like any ordinary person, Cheng Jizhou exchanged body warmth with Lin Hanchuan when their relationship was at its most peaceful.

Even if… Cheng Jizhou unconsciously tightened the half-shirt in his hand, even if Lin Hanchuan would complain afterward.

“Now that the cure has been developed,” hearing Cheng Jizhou’s words, Lin Hanchuan was not surprised but instead chuckled, “I also injected the cure in advance, so I won’t be infected.”

Cheng Jizhou’s clenched fist unconsciously loosened, and he slowly leaned against Lin Hanchuan.
His icy fingers caressed Lin Hanchuan’s cheeks, as if longing for skin-to-skin contact and wanting to memorize his appearance, “The concentration of the virus in my body is too high; the cure might not be able to counter it.”

Taking advantage of the cover of darkness, Cheng Jizhou made no effort to conceal his pain and fierceness.
He used to think that carrying the zombie virus was not a big deal; on the contrary, it made escaping easier.
However, now he deeply resented the person who injected the zombie virus into him.

They could hold hands and embrace, but not kiss, nor could they have any further contact.
Cheng Jizhou buried his head in the crook of Lin Hanchuan’s neck, his hands firmly holding Lin Hanchuan’s waist.

Suddenly, a hand patted Cheng Jizhou’s back, and he looked up abruptly.

“I thought you said you didn’t have feelings.
You seem even more sentimental than Lin Meimei.” Lin Hanchuan let out a soft sigh.
With his arm movement, the chain hanging from his wrist made a clinking sound in the silent night, “I haven’t done anything yet, but it seems like I’ve abandoned you a thousand times.”

“How did you break free…” Cheng Jizhou subconsciously tried to sit up, but Lin Hanchuan gently pressed his back, the force not strong.
If Cheng Jizhou really wanted to struggle, as the Zombie King with such physical strength, he could easily break free.
However, he only made a symbolic twist and then stopped.

“You used what I taught you against me.” Lin Hanchuan chuckled softly.
He didn’t turn on the light, instead, he followed the contours of Cheng Jizhou’s body and touched his face, “Tell me, what are you worried about?”

The deliberately soft voice seemed to echo right next to Cheng Jizhou’s ear, and he rubbed his ear before falling into silence for a long time.
“You are the light of humanity, and I am the Zombie King.”

These were two naturally opposing roles, and if placed in any artistic creation, it would undoubtedly be a life-and-death relationship.

With Cheng Jizhou’s long-standing understanding of Lin Hanchuan, he knew that deep down, Lin Hanchuan was gentle and righteous.
On the other hand, he himself was the emotionless, ruthless, and vengeful Zombie King who had created the world-destroying virus.

“The initial purpose of creating the virus was not to destroy the world; someone stole your work, and that’s not your fault.” Lin Hanchuan ruffled Cheng Jizhou’s hair, a bit puzzled himself, “You overestimate my character.
I’m just an ordinary person.
I’ll help others within my abilities, but if it’s beyond my capabilities, I won’t attempt to save them.”

“You also underestimate your place in my heart.”

Cheng Jizhou remained silent for a long time, feeling somewhat lost.
The next moment, his chin was lifted, and a kiss landed on his lips.

Like a dragonfly skimming the surface of the water, one peck, then another, and another… Shocked, Cheng Jizhou was repeatedly kissed several times before he regained his senses.
He began to struggle vigorously, but Lin Hanchuan only intensified the kiss in response to his resistance.
His tongue slipped between Cheng Jizhou’s slightly parted lips.

Cheng Jizhou’s pupils contracted suddenly, and his eyes turned blood-red.
He forcefully pushed Lin Hanchuan away, breathing heavily as he cursed, “Are you trying to get yourself killed?”

“I’m not trying to get myself killed; I want you.” Lin Hanchuan calmly wiped away the remaining moisture from his lips.

“You’re insane.” Cheng Jizhou didn’t care about his plans anymore.
He turned on the bedside lamp with a snap and hurriedly ran out.
When he returned, he was holding a vial of the cure.

When Cheng Jizhou injected the zombie virus cure into Lin Hanchuan, his hands, which used to remain steady even while holding the zombie virus, were now trembling slightly.
He stared intently as the antidote entered Lin Hanchuan’s body, seemingly unsatisfied.
He rushed out again and returned with several vials of the cure.

Seeing Cheng Jizhou in such chaos, Lin Hanchuan felt both sour and sweet in his heart.
He had injected the cure in advance, and it was only the most superficial form of bodily exchange, minimizing the risk of infection.
However, Cheng Jizhou, who knew all this very well, was still so concerned.

It was just chaos caused by care.