Rebirth before Apocalypse: My Whole Family are Bigshots!

”Why is no one opposing this? You wouldn’t have beaten anyone up, right?”

Bai Xiqin was somewhat doubtful about Captain Zhang’s character.

He looked like a gentleman (in human form), an elegant (model) person (dog), but in reality, he was a hypocrite.

The more powerful someone is, the more they question others being above them.

Just like Bai Xiqin certainly wouldn’t accept being led by a Fourth Rank Superpower User for the same reason.

”No, I’m very democratic, and I absolutely don’t force them to do things they don’t like. They cried and begged for a powerful person to be the vice-captain to lead them.”

Captain Zhang said with a straight face, speaking with utmost sincerity and clear-eyed.

As long as they didn’t see him beating someone up, it wasn’t considered his doing, and the beaten ones were too embarrassed to mention it.

— because they were beaten so badly.

Moreover, those Superpower Users were genuinely weak, claiming to be the top figures of their respective countries!

Couldn’t even withstand one move from him, embarrassing!

Seeing Captain Zhang speak righteously, Bai Xiqin believed him.

The radio crackled again.

”Crackle... crackle...”

”Is everyone curious as to why Leng Yebai Mr. Leng’s authority is second only to Captain Zhang? The Alliance would never let a weak person lead, and Mr. Leng is precisely such a powerful and excellent leader!”

The radio host’s voice became evidently excited.

”Let’s start by talking about a few of Mr. Leng’s achievements to give everyone a glimpse of Mr. Leng.”

”The first event must be mentioned from the sea. The mutated sea creatures and zombie sea creatures there were stronger than land animals. At the junction of the southern seaside, there once appeared an Eighth Rank zombie octopus, a gigantic creature that easily crushed a team of hundreds of Superpower Users, but once Mr. Leng arrived, he ended the battle with just one punch...”

”The second event, on an island in the sea, appeared a mutated plant with extremely strong healing abilities guarded by a group of mutated sea snakes, which even Captain Zhang almost got surrounded and was in grave danger. Again, Mr. Leng, alone, during the scorching sun turned the island into a snowy paradise and froze the sea snakes to death...”

”The third event...”

...

The host enthusiastically recounted Leng Yebai’s ten legendary deeds—ten legendary deeds that even Leng Yebai himself had never heard of.

The three people in the bus said nothing, silently listening to the radio’s ”story.”

After the Chinese narration ended, the female host repeated it in standard English and other languages.

Directly spreading Leng Yebai’s brilliant feats worldwide.

Striving for everyone to know that Leng Yebai is a super-duper undefeatable great hero.

”I didn’t even know I was so formidable.”

Leng Yebai’s handsome face twitched almost imperceptibly, taking a long moment to recover.

With just a punch killing Eighth Rank mutated zombie sea creatures, why not fabricate a story that he can ascend to the heavens?

”People need a hero, and it’s not too hard. There’ll come a day when you can achieve it!”

Captain Zhang glanced at the radio, his voice carrying a hint of seriousness.

For so long, everyone had been ravaged by the apocalypse, their mental stress was greater than the shadows on a football field.

At this time, a powerful righteous hero was needed to unite everyone and lead them toward light.

”No one would believe it.”

Leng Yebai rolled his eyes silently.

Anyway, he didn’t believe it.

He could at most defeat someone as strong as the Base Commander, as for everything else, it really wasn’t possible, no special connections, people wouldn’t throw the match.

”Believe it or not, you have to believe it.”

Captain Zhang shrugged, showing no concern over this.

Whoever didn’t believe, tell him, and he would go ”have a nice talk” with the unbeliever.

With a click, Leng Yebai switched off the radio, listening to his heroic exploits was giving him a headache!

Even with thick skin, it was entirely unacceptable.

To those unfamiliar with him, it was fine, but those who knew him would die laughing when they heard it.

Large-scale public embarrassment.

”I won’t be the vice-captain, the Leng Yebai you’re talking about must be someone else. My last name is Bai, not Leng.”

Leng Yebai kept a cold face, firmly refusing to acknowledge he was the Leng Yebai on the radio.

”It’s useless to deny it, all the survivors worldwide know, and being the vice-captain isn’t without its perks.”

Captain Zhang’s eyes turned toward Bai Xiqin, giving her a wink.

Hoping Bai Xiqin could persuade Leng Yebai.

Leng Yebai wouldn’t listen to him, but surely he would listen to Bai Xiqin.

”Let him decide for himself on this matter! You can’t force such things.”

Bai Xiqin didn’t intend to persuade Leng Yebai much.

After all, standing in front of all survivors and making a public appearance, Leng Yebai usually didn’t like to talk much.

He’s probably socially anxious!

Bai Xiqin greatly respected Leng Yebai’s decision.

”But there are many perks to being the vice-captain. Leng Yebai’s position is different from other vice-captains; he can get one Eighth Rank Crystal Core per month, and for the first month in office, he can receive two Eighth Rank Crystal Cores.”

Captain Zhang silently took out two Crystal Cores from his pocket, and rich Superpower Energy instantly overflowed.

The two almost glowing Crystal Cores also carried the scent of ocean water, evidently Crystal Cores from ocean superpowered creatures.

The Crystal Cores were crystal clear, with a light blue hint running through the transparency.

Captain Zhang placed the explosively rich Crystal Cores on the table, colliding with each other, making a crisp sound.

”How about you give it a try?”

Bai Xiqin turned her head to look at Leng Yebai.

”Alright.”

Leng Yebai nodded expressionlessly, casually picking up the Crystal Cores from the table, placing them in Bai Xiqin’s hand.

Bai Xiqin placed the Crystal Cores in the drawer next to the sofa and then closed it.

Their actions flowed smoothly and were extremely coordinated.

Captain Zhang: ...

He suspected he had given too much.

Heartache.

The Alliance originally didn’t have this vice-captain position for Leng Yebai; it was all due to his formidable fists and abundant Crystal Cores that they managed to enlist this big shot!

”What do I need to do?”

Leng Yebai looked at Captain Zhang, his cold face softened a bit, even bearing a slight smile.

”For now, you need to do nothing. Maybe after a few months, it will be your chance to make public appearances, leading everyone to defeat all enemies against humanity.” Captain Zhang said.

”Hmm, okay.”

Leng Yebai nodded, thinking it wasn’t bad.

Can earn several Eighth Rank Crystal Cores for nothing.

As long as Captain Zhang doesn’t delay payment, Leng Yebai can keep working until the Alliance collapses and humanity perishes.

Gurgle gurgle...

Captain Zhang’s heart was immensely pained, while his stomach was also protesting.

Since the apocalypse began, surviving in the wilderness, eating poorly, and sleeping poorly.

Spent an entire night chatting with Zhang Yiming, while Zhang Yiming didn’t need food, but he, being of flesh and blood, still needed to eat.

Starving for a long time.

”Sorry, I’m hungry, is there anything to eat? I can make do with anything.”

Captain Zhang smiled politely, feeling a bit embarrassed, asking for food.

The Bai Family’s meals were good, eating one was a benefit.

Leng Yebai was just about to refuse but suddenly thought of those two Eighth Rank Crystal Cores.

Eighth Rank Crystal Cores, only the sea had such powerful creatures.

The stronger the Superpower, the more they needed high-rank Crystal Cores. For his family to have ample resources to absorb energy, Leng Yebai felt he could keep his head down.

It’s no big deal.

No big deal; once Captain Zhang goes broke, he can raise his head again.

”What do you want to eat? I’ll cook for you.”

Leng Yebai stood up, stepping toward the kitchen.