Skinwalker Belle – Chapter 64 – Returning to Old Places

Lin Fan stood at the entrance of the stairwell, looking at the familiar building before her.

A month had passed, but the place still looked as it did in the early days of the apocalypse.

Debris was scattered in the stairwell, and bloodstains from killing zombies back then were still visible on the walls.

“Lead the way.”

Her voice was calm, but Zhou Ming could hear the unquestionable authority within it.

Zhou Ming took a deep breath and began to walk with heavy steps.

With every step, his heart grew heavier.

This place held too many of his memories.

The good, the painful—they all flooded his mind.

“Eighth floor.”

Zhou Ming’s voice was a little hoarse.

Lin Fan nodded and followed behind him.

Her steps were light, completely unaffected by the heavy atmosphere.

On the contrary, she was in a rather good mood.

She was already starting to miss Liu Ruyan’s tracksuits and yoga pants.

Lei Li’s leather style was indeed too monotonous and not very suitable for exercise.

A change of pace now and then would be nice.

Besides, she also needed to go next door to her old room to pack some things.

There were still a lot of supplies there that she hadn’t taken.

The two of them quickly arrived at the eighth floor.

The door to 802 was shut tight, still bearing the charred black marks from the Molotov cocktail used on it before.

Zhou Ming stood before the door, his hand trembling slightly.

“I…”

“Move.”

Lin Fan walked directly to the door.

She lifted her right foot, clad in a black tactical boot.

Bang!

She kicked the lock.

The heavy security door was instantly kicked open, making a huge crashing sound.

The doorframe was even warped from the impact.

Lin Fan walked into the room and looked around.

Everything was exactly as it was when they had left.

The sofa in the living room was still in its original position.

The water glass from that morning was still on the coffee table.

There was even a faint scent of perfume lingering in the air.

It was as if time had stopped here.

Zhou Ming followed her in, his eyes instantly turning red.

“Ruyan…”

His voice trembled.

Everything here reminded him of that woman.

The woman who haunted his dreams.

Lin Fan glanced at him, sneering inwardly.

If Zhou Ming knew that the woman he missed was originally her skin, and had even been fused into her current body, she wondered what his expression would be.

“Don’t just stand there.”

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Lin Fan’s voice pulled Zhou Ming back to reality.

“Hurry up and pack anything useful.”

“Food, medicine, tools. Take everything we can.”

Zhou Ming nodded, forcing back the grief in his heart and starting to move.

He headed to the kitchen and began to pack the supplies that were still usable.

Lin Fan, on the other hand, walked straight to the master bedroom.

Liu Ruyan’s room.

Pushing the door open, a familiar fragrance wafted over her.

It was the perfume Liu Ruyan often used.

Lin Fan took a deep breath, taking in the familiar scent.

It would be a lie to say she didn’t miss it.

After all, this was her first skin.

It was also the key to her survival in the apocalypse.

The room was warmly decorated.

Pink bedsheets, plush toys, and a huge wardrobe.

Lin Fan walked directly to the window.

She needed to go to 801 next door first to pack her own things.

She had a large amount of supplies stored there from before she transmigrated.

Now was the perfect time to take them all.

The window was easily pushed open.

Lin Fan leaned out and looked at the window next door.

It wasn’t far. With her current physical fitness, she could easily jump across.

She pushed off with her legs, her body leaping like a cheetah.

She easily crossed the distance between the two balconies.

She made almost no sound upon landing.

The window to 801 wasn’t locked either.

Lin Fan pushed it open and walked into her former home.

This place was even more familiar than 802.

After all, she had lived here for several years.

Everything in the room was just as she had left it.

The novel she was reading before she was reborn was still on her desk.

Her ID card and bank cards were still in the bedside table drawer.

Of course, these things were useless now.

Lin Fan moved quickly.

She opened her Storage Space and began to put all the supplies from the room inside.

Rice, flour, oil, salt, various canned goods, medicine, tools.

She even took some things that seemed useless.

In the apocalypse, anything could prove useful.

Five minutes later, the entire room was cleaned out.

Lin Fan nodded in satisfaction.

These would be her personal supplies, to be used at the most critical moments.

She jumped back to the windowsill of 802.

She walked straight to Liu Ruyan’s wardrobe.

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Opening the closet doors, all sorts of clothes came into view.

Tracksuits, yoga pants, sexy dresses, various types of lingerie.

There was everything.

And the sizes were a nearly perfect match for Lei Li’s figure.

Lin Fan began to choose.

First were the comfortable sportswear.

Liu Ruyan’s yoga pants were of good quality, both suitable for exercise and flattering to her figure.

They were much more comfortable than Lei Li’s stiff leather pants.

There were also a few sexy dresses that were quite nice.

Changing her style occasionally could also bring her some pleasure.

Lin Fan put all the clothes she liked into her Storage Space.

Then her gaze fell on a set of clothes on the bedside.

It was a tracksuit she used to love.

Black high-waisted yoga pants, a white sports bra paired with a black quick-dry jacket, and a pair of white Nike athletic crew socks.

She decided to change into it now and try it on.

Lin Fan began to take off her leather top and pants.

The black leather jacket slid off, revealing her perfect curves.

The tight leather hot pants and long black stockings were also peeled off.

She picked up the yoga outfit and slowly put it on.

The soft fabric clung to her skin, bringing a long-lost sense of comfort.

The yoga pants perfectly outlined the lines of her legs.

The white top accentuated the assets of her figure.

Finally, there were the white athletic crew socks.

Lin Fan sat on the edge of the bed and slowly pulled the socks up.

The thick fabric enveloped her legs, feeling quite nice.

She stood up and spun around in front of the mirror.

She was very satisfied with the effect.

This outfit was both comfortable and sexy, even better than the leather one.

Finally, she put on a pair of white sneakers.

She looked just like a fitness beauty who had just walked into a gym.

Lin Fan flicked her hair and walked out of the room.

In the living room, Zhou Ming was packing the last few items.

When he looked up and saw Lin Fan, he was completely stunned.

The woman before him was wearing a familiar yoga outfit.

The black yoga pants outlined her perfect leg curves.

The white sports bra and crew socks formed a sharp contrast.

This outfit, this figure, this aura.

It was as if Liu Ruyan was standing before him again.

Zhou Ming’s eyes instantly turned red.

“Ruyan…”

His voice trembled, on the verge of tears.

Lin Fan looked at his reaction, very satisfied.

This was the effect she wanted.

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“Zhou Ming.”

Her voice was gentle yet firm.

“I know you’re in a lot of pain.”

“But wallowing in sorrow won’t solve anything.”

“If Ruyan were still alive, she wouldn’t want to see you like this.”

Zhou Ming gritted his teeth, trying hard to control his emotions.

“I know, I know all that.”

“But I can’t control myself.”

“Every time I think about what might have happened to her, I just…”

Lin Fan walked up to him and reached out to gently caress his cheek.

“Then turn this pain into strength.”

“Become stronger, strong enough to protect the people you want to protect.”

“Strong enough to avenge her.”

Zhou Ming looked at the woman before him, a strange feeling welling up in his heart.

Lei Li, wearing Liu Ruyan’s clothes, gave him a special kind of comfort.

It was as if a part of Liu Ruyan was still here.

“I understand.”

Zhou Ming took a deep breath, fighting spirit reigniting in his eyes.

“I will become stronger, for Ruyan, and for…”

He looked at Lin Fan, not saying the rest of his sentence.

But Lin Fan knew what he wanted to say.

This tool had been wound up again.

And he had even developed a new object of attachment.

Perfect.

Zhou Ming turned and walked to the sofa, pulling something out from under a pillow.

It was a pair of black stockings and a pair of purple panties.

Lin Fan recognized them. They were the “little reward” she had given Zhou Ming back then.

She didn’t expect him to have kept them all this time.

Zhou Ming carefully put the two items away.

“This is the only memento Ruyan left me.”

“I have to keep it safe.”

He looked at Lin Fan, who was wearing Liu Ruyan’s clothes, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

“Lei-jie, I have a request.”

“Speak.”

“I want… I want to protect you.”

“Just like I wanted to protect Ruyan.”

“I know it sounds strange, but…”

“Seeing you in her clothes, I feel like a part of her is still here.”

Lin Fan sneered inwardly.

How could this fool know that it wasn’t just a part of Liu Ruyan that was here, but all of her?

Right inside her body.

“I accept your protection.”

Lin Fan’s voice was gentle and sincere.

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“But you must remember, a protector must be strong enough.”

“I will make you stronger, strong enough to face any enemy.”

Zhou Ming nodded vigorously, his eyes filled with determination.

“I won’t let anyone hurt you.”

“Just like I once wanted to protect Ruyan.”

Lin Fan nodded in satisfaction.

Tool reactivation successful.

And he had even been upgraded.

The current Zhou Ming wasn’t just fighting for Liu Ruyan.

He was also fighting for her.

This dual motivation would make him even more reliable.

“Are you done packing?”

“Done.”

Zhou Ming slung the last bag over his shoulder.

“Then let’s go.”

Lin Fan took one last look at the room.

It held too many memories.

Liu Ruyan’s, and her own.

But now, it was all over.

She had gotten what she wanted.

The two walked out of the room.

Their footsteps echoed in the stairwell.

Zhou Ming carried the heavy bags, but his steps were much lighter than when he had arrived.

He had found his purpose again.

He had found a reason to live again.

Lin Fan walked ahead, the corners of her mouth turned up slightly.

This trip had been very fruitful.

Not only did she get Liu Ruyan’s clothes, but she also reactivated Zhou Ming, the tool.

And she had unexpectedly made him develop a new attachment.

This would make him even more loyal.

The two of them quickly arrived downstairs.

The Harley motorcycle was still parked where they left it, glinting in the setting sun.

Lin Fan swung herself onto the motorcycle and started the engine.

Vroom!

The roar of the engine echoed through the empty streets.

Zhou Ming got on the back seat. This time, he didn’t hesitate.

He reached out and wrapped his arms around Lin Fan’s waist.

Feeling the warmth and strength of her body.

This feeling reminded him of Liu Ruyan.

But it was also a little different.

Lei Li gave him a sense of security.

The motorcycle roared onto the street.

As the sun set, their figures gradually disappeared into the distance.