Self-proclaimed transvestite Ren Anhua

Shi Mu and Chen Shu went off to find housing, leaving Ren Anhua sidelined. Being in a completely unfamiliar place, she didn’t know what she should do. Fortunately, the Mutual Aid Society members were well-versed in the new member onboarding process. A woman named Liu Shi quickly approached Ren Anhua, offering to show her around the area.

There wasn’t much to introduce regarding the surrounding residents. Due to the limited capacity of the Youth Palace, alternative housing arrangements were necessary. The wooden planks attached to the surrounding walls were quite wide, ensuring safety even for the elderly. They had been specially reinforced to prevent loosening. Similarly, simple wooden stairs were built beneath the walls, allowing easy access to the top.

Liu Shi primarily introduced the Youth Palace, which served as the Mutual Aid Society’s headquarters. The courtyard was spacious, often used for gatherings when important announcements were made. The Youth Palace building itself had its first floor repurposed as a clinic, housing those with injuries who couldn’t easily climb stairs.

Most members of the Mutual Aid Society were ordinary people, but there were some Awakened individuals among them.

The clinic was managed by Doctor Liu Weimin, an Awakened who had run a private clinic before the apocalypse. After the world changed, he gained abilities. Any medication he used exhibited effects far beyond the norm.

For example, ordinary medical alcohol, which before the apocalypse was only used for basic disinfection like wiping skin before injections, could, when used by him, prevent zombification even when applied to wounds inflicted by zombies.

However, this level of effectiveness was only probabilistic. Severe injuries would still inevitably lead to zombification. The medical profession was such that successful treatment was met with smiles, but failure could lead to violent reprisals from relatives. In the lawless environment of the apocalypse, such situations could have severe consequences.

Doctor Liu had encountered such incidents before, but as an Awakened, he was not someone to be trifled with. After all, doctors knew more than just medicine for saving lives. After a few deaths, no one dared to provoke him casually. Later, Chen Shu expressed some disapproval of his methods, but considering the actions of those who had died, even Chen Shu didn’t want to get involved.

After hearing about Doctor Liu’s deeds, Ren Anhua was filled with a sense of inexplicable emotion; this was what a normal healing ability should be like. Unlike that Ke Xiaoshan, whose pathetic healing ability was so inadequate she couldn’t even protect herself. It was only because Ren Anhua’s energy flow enhancement was unparalleled; if it were Ke Xiaoshan, even Wobu Zai could probably take her down.

This made Ren Anhua even more eager to develop offensive capabilities for her own ability. Simply focusing on the healing field was not enough. What would she do if she encountered an opponent of equal level?

During the conversation with Liu Shi, Ren Anhua walked along, observing the patients inside through the windows. Calling them patients wasn’t entirely accurate; most of them weren’t seriously ill. Sprains and falls were simply too common for ordinary people in the apocalypse. Despite being generally healthy, they often sustained minor injuries.

Doctor Chen’s ability only enhanced the effects of medication; he couldn’t instantly heal them like Ren Anhua could. Thus, they had to wait for recovery. Some beds held patients bound with iron chains. According to Liu Shi, these were individuals who had been bitten by zombies. Doctor Chen had disinfected their wounds, but the risk of zombification remained, so they had to be restrained.

Compared to ordinary patients, these individuals looked significantly worse. After all, they themselves didn’t know if they would turn into zombies. Ordinary patients also viewed them with a dehumanizing gaze, as if sharing the same room was a threat.

With Ren Anhua’s ability, she could completely heal everyone in the room instantly, eliminating any risk of zombification. However, she had no intention of doing so, especially after witnessing Chen Shu’s attitude. Kindness was easy to give, but difficult to take back. In Ren Anhua’s eyes, the Mutual Aid Society was a muddy puddle, and she didn’t want to become a leader who was constantly supporting her subordinates only to be taken advantage of.

While wandering outside the clinic on the first floor, Ren Anhua had the opportunity to meet Doctor Liu, whom Liu Shi had mentioned. However, the doctor’s appearance made the situation somewhat awkward. Ren Anhua remembered him; he was the man she had run into in the men’s restroom. He was dressed in casual clothes, wearing a rather stylish brown jacket that made it impossible to associate him with the title of “doctor.”

He was followed by that kid Tang Yunxuan. They seemed to be arguing about something. Upon seeing Ren Anhua, Tang Yunxuan’s eyes lit up.

“Brother Ren, he just doesn’t believe you’re a man. I can’t get through to him no matter what I say. I told him you pee standing up, and he still thinks I’m trying to pick up girls by dragging them into the restroom. Brother Ren, no, look at my mouth, you’re twenty-five, right? Bro Ren, pee in front of him, use the facts to convince him!”

Tang Yunxuan spoke with certainty. Doctor Liu and Liu Shi stared at him with strange looks.

“Are you an idiot?” Not only Doctor Liu and Liu Shi, but even Ren Anhua thought this kid might have some mental issues.

Upon hearing this, the three of them reacted differently.

Doctor Liu’s gaze towards Tang Yunxuan became even more like he was looking at a pervert, like a police officer about to arrest a criminal. Liu Shi, naturally, had an expression of “that’s obvious.” Although this pink-haired person introduced herself as a twenty-five-year-old male, anyone with eyes wouldn’t believe her nonsense. Liu Shi thought Ren Xiaoan was just saying it casually, as a joke. Tang Yunxuan, on the other hand, had an expression of “you actually betrayed me!”

“I just peed, how could I go again so soon? It’s not something that happens on command,” Ren Anhua explained reasonably. However, this caused Liu Shi and Doctor Liu to shift their strange gazes onto her.

The two of them simultaneously stared at Ren Anhua’s lower half, their exploratory desires evident. However, the hem of the hoodie, which reached her thighs, clearly blocked their exploration of the unknown.

At this moment, Ren Anhua suddenly felt a sense of danger, as if her clothes were about to be lifted up at any moment.

The meeting with Doctor Liu didn’t last long. Ren Anhua felt that the atmosphere was off, and she pulled Liu Shi away from the two. Doctor Liu and Tang Yunxuan were still arguing, but this time Tang Yunxuan had the upper hand, educating the man in his thirties about the concept of “cross-dressing,” but Doctor Liu had a look of “I don’t believe your crap” on his face.

Perhaps in Liu Weimin’s eyes, this pink-haired person and Tang Yunxuan were simply conspiring to deceive him. Of course, he was only half right, because Ren Anhua was the only one deceiving. It was purely because this pink-haired person wanted to find some male recognition from others, even if she was mistaken for a cross-dresser.

Reshaping worldviews? That was just a bonus. Although some people were indeed greatly affected by it.

Liu Shi led Ren Anhua upstairs, casually introducing the warehouse and the classrooms that had been preserved. However, her entire attention was focused on Ren Anhua’s lower half, specifically, the pink-haired person’s crotch.

She was too curious and really wanted to lift up that hoodie.

However, the hoodie hung on Ren Anhua’s body almost like a dress. It tightly covered half of her thighs, preventing even the top of her white silk stockings from being seen. As a result, Liu Shi even thought this little guy was wearing tights. Combined with her height, Ren Anhua almost avoided all risk of exposing herself.

But even so, Ren Anhua still felt Liu Shi’s gaze on her like needles on her back, as if her entire body was enveloped in inexplicable unease, making her want to run away. But Liu Shi clearly wouldn’t let her go, maintaining the conversation intermittently, with no intention of letting her escape.

If the first thing people noticed about Ren Anhua was her seemingly sparkling cross-star pupils, then walking with her would usually lead to wondering why this little guy was only wearing a pair of white silk stockings. Liu Shi had obviously noticed this as well, especially since her gaze kept drifting towards Ren Anhua’s lower half.

“Um… my feet can’t wear normal shoes, so I have no choice,” Ren Anhua said hesitantly, mentioning her ankles. It always felt a bit off to say she could only wear high heels, especially for Ren Anhua, who constantly fantasized about still being a man.

“Why? I think your feet look pretty normal, except that you’re always walking on tiptoes, which I find a bit strange,” Liu Shi said, clearly wanting an explanation. She left Ren Anhua no room to maneuver, forcing the pink-haired person to reveal her secret.

“My ankles were modified and can’t bend, so I have to maintain this posture. That’s why I can’t wear any shoes other than high heels, but my feet are too small, and I need such high heels. I’ve searched many shoe stores, but I can’t find any shoes I can wear.” Ren Anhua was quite helpless about this.

To be honest, she didn’t really like walking around in just socks, so most of the time she stood on Shi Mu’s head. Of course, Shi Mu was kind and wouldn’t blame her.

“Ah! That’s too cruel, are you… in a lot of pain now?”

“Uh… it doesn’t hurt, it’s just a bit tiring to stand in one place, but I’m used to it now,” Ren Anhua thought, relying on the anti-gravity field. But Ren Anhua naturally wouldn’t tell Liu Shi that much; she probably couldn’t understand what a Level Four Awakened was like.

“And these socks can also be used as shoes. Actually, there are soft pads on the bottom, and they’re self-cleaning, so walking in them feels almost the same as wearing shoes.” Ren Anhua lifted her foot and showed Liu Shi the sole.

The soft foot wrapped in delicate white silk looked like an ice cream bar, indeed completely free of dust and very clean. The bottom of the foot was adorned with a cute cat paw print pattern. Liu Shi couldn’t help but reach out and pinch it. She did feel a bit of thickness in that area, and it felt soft and pleasant to the touch.

Pinching Ren Anhua’s small foot, Liu Shi suddenly noticed a problem: the hateful hem of that hoodie seemed to be just a little bit away from revealing what was underneath. But that little bit was just enough to block Liu Shi’s inquisitive gaze.

Liu Shi pinched the small foot and pulled it up a little.

“Hey, hey, have you had enough? I can’t stand anymore.” Ren Anhua didn’t expect Liu Shi to pinch her foot for so long.

Ren Anhua had only intended to show it to her, but she didn’t expect this woman to grab it directly. Ren Anhua didn’t want to pull it back, thinking that it was fine if she pinched it, but this person didn’t seem to want to let go, and even pulled it up a little.

This was a bit too much. Although the anti-gravity field could help Ren Anhua maintain her balance, it was limited.

For Ren Anhua, standing on two feet was already quite difficult; she had adapted to this feeling after a period of time. Now, standing on one foot was a bit too demanding. Ren Anhua didn’t want to float directly in front of Liu Shi; it would be too troublesome to explain her Level Four abilities.

Most importantly, Ren Anhua felt that the areas of her body covered by this tentacle suit seemed to be becoming quite sensitive. And this sensitivity didn’t bring pain, but… a somewhat comfortable sensation. Having her small foot pinched made her feel a bit shy, as if a sensation was spreading from her sole.

She even felt that her pupils were about to change, and she felt somewhat anxious.

Seeing the tottering Ren Anhua, Liu Shi reluctantly released her hand. On one hand, she missed that wonderful feeling, and on the other hand, she was really just a little bit away from seeing what was underneath.

Regaining her balance, Ren Anhua finally found a sense of security. She calmed herself down and continued, “Of course, although these socks can be used as shoes, it’s still strange to wear only socks, right? I actually still want to find a suitable pair of shoes, since I can’t always stand on Shi Mu’s head.”

Hearing these words, Liu Shi had a flash of inspiration. She knew her chance had come.

“I have a solution for your shoes,” Liu Shi said confidently.