Although Ji Ruxue has experienced the harsh apocalypse, she still holds onto her own principles.
To Ji Ruxue, the end of the world doesn't mean abandoning her humanity, and living rationally in the apocalypse doesn't mean becoming absolutely cold-blooded.
Even in her past life, Ji Ruxue was someone who always repaid kindness and settled debts.
What's more, now that she has been reborn and turned into a defenseless baby unable to care for herself.
If she hadn't encountered this somewhat peculiar zombie father, Ji Ruxue could fully imagine her subsequent fate.
Either torn to shreds by zombies, or slowly starving to death lying alone in a crib...
It can be said that this zombie father is not only her lifesaver but has even shown her parental nurturing!
How many mindless zombies, driven solely by bloodlust, can suppress their urges when confronted with living humans?
Even going so far as to diligently gather various supplies for a human baby, making baby formula to feed her.
Ji Ruxue always repays kindness, especially something as monumental as this.
Even if this zombie father might be very mediocre, merely an ordinary low-level zombie, it doesn't matter.
Ji Ruxue has secretly made up her mind that, no matter what, she will protect him for life.
"You raise me when I'm small, and I'll care for you when you're old" should never just be empty words.
Moreover, as the reborn Ji Ruxue, she knows many ways zombies can evolve.
The primary way most zombies evolve is by devouring living creatures, using the blood and energy of others for strength.
For example, zombies consuming humans or other creatures, which is, to some extent, an instinct of biological evolution.
Aside from that, there's another method: by seizing Crystal Cores formed in the brains of fellow zombies.
Those unique zombies who have awakened extraordinary abilities form a distinct Crystal Core in their minds, regardless of their kind.
This Crystal Core becomes the main core of a zombie's abilities.
However, only successfully awakened zombies can have a Crystal Core; ordinary zombies do not have them.
If the vast masses of low-level zombies could all form Crystal Cores, the situation humans would face would be terrifying.
Ji Ruxue has made a plan; though her father's physique is rather mediocre, that's not a problem since she's the Empress!
Ji Ruxue is very confident in her strength and future prospects.
She had to advance step by step in her past life to carve out a place in the apocalypse and achieve the position of Empress.
Reborn now, with experience and memories, she has even gained a powerful awakening ability.
Ji Ruxue believes that in this life, she will only grow faster and stronger than in her past life!
At worst, when she grows stronger, she'll just go and seize the Crystal Cores from those other evolved zombies.
Ji Ruxue has decided that even if she has to pile up Crystal Cores, she will elevate her father to a high-level zombie!
Once he reaches a high level, zombies undergo great changes, having gained language skills and no longer only roaring like other zombies.
The most crucial part is the physical transformation upon breaking through to higher levels.
By then, they can regrow human bodies, almost no different from humans.
Don't worry, my zombie father. I'm a potential investment and nurturing me won't result in a loss for you!
While thinking, Ji Ruxue subconsciously licked the milk stains at the corner of her mouth.
So delicious~
Lu Chuan wasn't aware of the little one's thoughts, just found it amusing how she stared at him so intently.
The big eyes, with pupils distinctly black and white, looked incredibly cute.
Whether in the past life or this life, this is the first time Lu Chuan has watched an infant so closely.
He suddenly discovered that these babies seem to naturally carry a hope for life, making people want to indulge in it.
Little one, just grow up peacefully, no need to worry about the outside world.
I've found two new bodyguards for you, they're guarding downstairs now, they don't eat, drink, require accommodation or insurance.
Most importantly, they are in excellent physical condition, won't get sick, and won't be absent from duty. With them, our life will be much safer.
Lu Chuan simply sat by the bed, quietly watching the infant on it.
His heart gradually became calm and gentle, only his pupils were blood-red, so Ji Ruxue couldn't see any change.
Little one, grow up fast. Daddy has brought you lots of toys this time–Barbie dolls, stuffed bears, Thomas the Train, and Transformers...
Ahem, the Transformers are for me, but you can play with them if you like.
Don't worry about losing motivation playing with toys, I've even brought back practice exams for you, just in case...
If nothing else, you could always use them as kindling...
Lu Chuan has completely taken this coincidentally picked-up little one as his own daughter to raise.
Though he's never been in a relationship, nor had kids, Lu Chuan feels like the happiest father at this moment.
Unknowingly, his shoulders have begun to bear a new weight called responsibility.
And this little porcelain doll-like infant is Lu Chuan's new hope and precious treasure.
Suddenly Lu Chuan realized he hasn't even named this little one since he picked her up.
Since she's human, she should have her own name.
Lu Chuan felt a bit clueless, having never considered naming a child before.
As for the surname, it's simple. Being his daughter, she'll take his surname.
Lu... Lu what?
Lu Chuan ran through all sorts of poems and words he had memorized from his past life in his mind.
Yet, in his rush, he couldn't come up with a good name.
Until he glanced out the window and suddenly made up his mind.
Since we're living on the seventh floor, and this is our first home in this world, I'll call you Lu Qiqi.
Your nickname will be Qiqi.
No matter what happens in the future, as long as we think of your name, we'll remember the good times living together in this little seventh-floor home.
From a down-and-out youth to a father, Lu Chuan's mindset has changed. He no longer lives aimlessly just for himself.
Qiqi, don't worry, Daddy will ensure you grow up carefree.
In this apocalypse, Daddy will create a sanctuary for you!