Ji Yanyu was a bit surprised and nodded his head like a chicken pecking at the good wishes, silently eating the chicken broth that only have sausages, hotdogs, and canned beans.
He had already expected that it won't be easy joining the male lead, fortunately, he had already done some mental constructions.
If it was so easy, then Ji Yanyu would be alarmed. After all, the male leads or the protagonist aren't the type to adopt every single creature they help. Of course, unless they're useful.
That's why, Ji Yanyu will maximize his acting skills! It's a do-or-die! If he doesn't manage to hold the boss's thigh now, when will he get the chance again?
But that's also another problem, when will he get the chance to show off his advantages?
Does he even have advantages?
Other than the system space and the faulty cheetah buff he have, he doesn't seem to have any other merits he can publicly reveal.
Hell, he's even coveting the boss.
"What are you thinking so hard about Xiao Yu?" Su Wei poked the suddenly quiet teenager, his dark eyes flashing with interest.
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"How to live," Ji Yanyu unconsciously blurted out, his large eyes widened as he explained, "Well, the road to City Z won't be easy, the zombies visibly became faster and stronger than the first few days, I'm thinking, If they evolved any further, how will I survive? Haha,"
Ji Yanyu dryly laughed... it might not be a bad thing to say his intention, any normal person would surely try teaming up with people who are capable.
And based on how the male lead's team carry themselves, it's obvious no one would think they are weak fledglings.
Li Shiu raised a brow and supported his head with his chin, "That's true, so why do you want to take the risk and go to City Z when there's a whole grocery here for you to use,"
At the very least, it won't be too bad to stay here for a few more weeks with how tightly secured it is, though it would've been better if a car hadn't run over the glass door.
Ji Yanyu perked up, seeing the nonchalance on the people around him, he could more or less interpret that his future would truly depend on this highly important male lead.
Ji Yanyu swallowed, his cards have to be properly played.
'System, how far can you be away from me?'
[ Ah? My movements aren't limited host! Us systems aren't required to keep an eye on our hosts, but I prefer staying here with you, Host!]
Ji Yanyu almost couldn't help himself from kissing this XXX system! It's actually a little treasure if he ignores everything else he doesn't need to survive!
"Abilities. You guys have abilities, right?"
At this bomb that was suddenly dropped, the mild atmosphere suddenly changed. Ji Yanyu noted it wasn't in a good way.
After all, not once did these people use their cheating superpowers in front of him. But Ji Yanyu tried hard not to falter and keep his serious face, his eyes staring straight at the leader of the gang.
"...Continue,"
Now, how should he weave this story.
"...Wow.. I actually got it right?" Ji Yanyu feigned ignorance and shock, "I was just guessing.. you guys looked too confident, can I know if your team have plans of going to City Z?"
He swore he saw Sister Yan assessing him, the youngest of them stiffening, and other varying reactions, only Li Shiu stayed unchanged.
And Ji Yanyu became even surer, after all, the 4th male lead did plan to go to City Z, the headquarters where the largest military base are, he can't go wrong.
"I have a spatial ability, I can help you store any foods, items, anything that can be used on your journey," Ji Yanyu thought about everything, "I do not have high requirements and I'll listen, if I ever bring you guys down, you're free to leave me behind,"
Though he wouldn't be that reckless. If he were to be kicked out even before going on top of the male lead, then he don't know how things could get any worse.
"I also have a physic ability," Ji Yanyu started talking nonsense, if he doesn't prove his value now, when else would he. Besides, he trusts the characters of those depicted in the novel.
Can he even trust anything else? So Ji Yanyu chose to blindly trust the knowledge only he knows.
"It would be incredibly useful if you have someone that can detect those around them, I only have one condition,"
"Please bring me with you to City Z,"
Li Shiu saw his own indifferent reflection at the young boy's clear eyes, someone six years younger than him.
Finding his own lips quirking up in interest, what made this person think that he could get tempted? Rather, what made Ji Yanyu trust them that much? Someone he just met for the first time.
It is indeed true they will go to City Z, even if he denies it, just Zhou Xun was enough to show that Ji Yanyu guessed it right.
"One week, I'll see what you're capable of. Then let's discuss everything one more time."
A space and physic ability user, those two things are indeed what their team needs whose abilities are primarily combat-focused. Other than Wang Bao who managed to get a healing and water ability, they have nothing else.
Ji Yanyu was extremely ecstatic, alright! He'll do everything he can to prove himself in that one week.
"Aha~ Little Yu, it looks like we're going to be together for another week!" Yan Shun was amiable and easily eased the tension.
"Yes!" Ji Yanyu immediately nodded his head, obviously very happy about the result, he stood up and gratefully bowed to show his sincerity, "Please take care of me!"
Su Wei chuckled and patted the floor, "Alright Junior! Let's stop the greetings and start eating, we still have a lot of things to do,"
Ji Yanyu obediently listened and quietly ate his meal along with the others who seemed to be planning about the course of action for tomorrow.
Apparently, with him around, they decided to stock up enough supplies that can last for one week, just to be safe, Ji Yanyu gave a vague answer when asked if time stops in his space.
He could only dismiss it by saying he never tried and had only stored foods with long lifespans. He was glad the others didn't seem to care much, and Ji Yanyu was able to comfortably listen to their plans while he recall the important plot points.
The BL novel he read was focused on the perspective of the protagonist, only from time to time do the situation amongst the male leads are mentioned.
So he truly don't know how things will end up in his current team, he can only be sure that being in this team will ensure survival, at least until he arrives in City Z.
According to Boss Shi, the team will travel in the early morning to City B where they will rest. City B is a bit far from their current city, and Ji Yanyu didn't mean to interfere when there could a nearer route.
The male lead have their own plans and he is only here to be a dog leg. Besides, the 4th male lead isn't one to break promises.
True to the plan, after they finished eating, the whole group formed into smaller teams to look around for useful supplies.
Ji Yanyu was tasked to go with Wang Bao to look for food and went to where the dry goods are.
Fortunately, Ji Yanyu didn't selfishly put everything in his space, and due to the fight a few days ago with the mutated zombie, the whole grocery looked like it had been ransacked by other people.
Boss Du and Xiao Xu also contributed, but Ji Yanyu didn't have a big impression of those he met just for a few minutes.
Wang Bao was silent along the way, after giving him a pulley to pull and some kind reminders, he was left at his own disposal.
Ji Yanyu who was ready to act to get trust points: ....
He could only do his job silently, choosing ones that he already have in his space to not consume any other storage.
After an hour, they once again gathered in one place and Ji Yanyu silently looked at the 10 full carts with various things. Ranging from canned and household goods to packaged and pre-cooked products.
Ji Yanyu willingly put them all in his space without any sound of complaints while humbly receiving the praises of the others.
Cough. He really needs to hurry up and activate his own space power. At this rate, he doesn't know how long he can lie.