After Turning Into a Girl, I Kept My Girlfriend in the Apocalypse - Chapter 5

On the fifth day, everything remained peaceful.

That night, the surveillance software finally detected suspicious activity.

At 7 PM, Bai Lu ordered three sleeping pills through a food delivery app.

This woman is truly dangerous.

He Ning recalled her hazy sleep from that night, realizing she might have been drugged.

Yet Bai Lu hadn’t done anything particularly outrageous, merely getting physically intimate.

Could she just be a female pervert?

But I got stabbed! That’s a huge loss.

Considering how far this deviated from the original plot, anything could happen now.

Some things are better left unsaid. He Ning suppressed the urge to confront her. On the final day, everything would be revealed.

On the sixth day, nothing happened. But He Ning realized something: there was no bait.

Normally, getting Bai Lu to come to her place was easy.

But suddenly calling her over three hours before their departure on the seventh day would seem abrupt.

Fortunately, today held another crucial event.

After work, she went alone to a popular dessert shop in the city, a favorite among young people.

Besides office workers seeking sugary solace, there were also many high school girls.

“This tiramisu is amazing!”

“Yeah, yeah! It’s perfect for four people to share!”

“It’s a bit pricey, but since we don’t come every day, it’s manageable!”

This is it, she thought. The most popular cake among young women. Bai Lu will definitely love it.

Glancing at the menu, He Ning was startled. A six-inch cake cost three hundred yuan.

Have I been out of touch with cake prices for too long? Or am I just too poor?

What if the staff mocks me? It would be so embarrassing for a poor person to be buying cake.

Well, it’s a necessary investment anyway, she reasoned, and casually bought one.

“Alright, just register and come pick it up tomorrow morning.”

Wow, this cold attitude makes it seem like I owe you money.

I’m a beauty, at least show some courtesy!

Back home, her anticipation surged again. The Safehouse would be completed soon!

Ding! Safehouse modification complete!

She had always wanted to be an Apocalypse survival fanatic!

Excitedly, she looked around, but couldn’t discern any obvious changes.

System, did it really modify anything?

Yes, please rest assured. The defensive measures have been deployed within the walls, windows, floors, and ceiling.

This final steel fortress is impervious to all but heavy weaponry. Nothing else can harm you.

With such modifications, she felt like she was trapped in a cage.

On her last day, He Ning woke up early and avoided Bai Lu.

When she arrived at work, Bai Lu wasn’t there. A message revealed she was at home packing.

No need to stay then.

He Ning was used to leaving early anyway, and no one would find it strange. Just dock my pay.

After picking up the cake, He Ning made her final move, dialing the phone to close the net.

“Xiao Lulu, I feel like you’re going to be gone for so long this time. Come keep me company! I bought tiramisu.”

“Wow, how did you know I love that? I’ll be right over!”

Great, I’m less important than cake.

At noon, the surveillance software showed Bai Lu buying two drinks at a dessert shop near their apartment complex: one lemonade and… another lemonade.

Afterward, she lingered in the park for ten minutes, muttering to herself, “Ningning looks so cute when she’s asleep.”

So, she’s planning to poison the drinks.

But… is this too obvious?

It’s almost like she’s saying it for my benefit.

Then it hit He Ning: Bai Lu must have been following her. The incident at the coffee shop had likely exposed her.

She probably knows about the surveillance software.

Yellow Hair’s conversation partner was also her. Unrequited love, no doubt she was just trying to strike up a conversation.

So, the sleeping pill, the drink, and those words were all meant to manipulate me.

To make me believe my drink was drugged, and then try to switch drinks with her.

Therefore, the drugged drink must be the one she was drinking.

This was a desperate gamble—a one-for-one exchange, a race to see who would wake up first.

But she didn’t realize I’d already discovered her plan and exposed the surveillance.

Everyone knows sleeping pills have a safety mechanism: three pills will induce vomiting. She could only have put two pills in the drink, which would last about ten hours.

Sisters are supposed to be close, but you’re playing mind games with your own sister?

Sensing her plan had been compromised, He Ning reacted swiftly.

She immediately removed the water cooler’s tank, unscrewed the smart base, and removed the cylindrical stopper, preventing any water from flowing out.

Then, she drained half the cool water and added all 8 milliliters of sedative.

The water cooler looked unchanged, but the cool water tap had been tampered with.

Just as she finished, Bai Lu knocked on the door.

“Ningning! I brought you some lemonade!”

He Ning led Bai Lu into the living room and casually picked up a glass from the table, taking a sip.

He Ning looked at her with a hint of suspicion.

“I want to drink Xiao Lu’s drink!”

Bai Lu, who had been taking small sips, quickly pulled her hand back, as if guarding her food.

A flicker of disappointment and panic flashed in her eyes, as if pleading, Don’t drink mine! This one doesn’t have the medicine!

“You don’t mind an indirect kiss, do you?” He Ning asked.

“Huh? I wouldn’t drink it any other way!”

Mimicking Bai Lu’s tone, He Ning gulped down half of Xiao Lu’s drink.

Only by consuming the medicated beverage could she be incapacitated.

“Ah~ Refreshing! Wait!”

She wagged her index finger. “Drink some water to wash away the taste of the drink. Then you can properly savor the cake.”

He Ning pushed her half-full glass of water toward Bai Lu, who feigned disdain.

“Hmph! I wouldn’t drink anything you’ve touched!”

“Tsundere Deer!”

He Ning stood up, intending to poke Bai Lu’s cheek, but felt a sudden wave of dizziness.

Biting her tongue to stay conscious, she staggered to the water dispenser, grabbed a fresh cup, and rinsed it with hot water.

She filled half the cup with cold water, then topped it off with hot water.

Bai Lu watched her every move. The water cooler was half-full, its casing intact, leaving no opportunity for tampering.

At this point, the flavor of the cake on the table had become irrelevant.

“Here, it’s warm water~”

“Thank you, darling~”

Bai Lu took two reassuring sips. As they smiled at each other, both women collapsed into unconsciousness.

Beep, beep—

He Ning was jolted awake by her alarm.

Forcing herself out of bed despite the lingering discomfort, she checked the time: just past four. Good thing I set the alarm.

Bai Lu’s phone had rung several times around three.

She planned this well, waking up a bit earlier than me.

Still, the medicine she took should keep her asleep for at least eight hours.

“My head’s spinning,” He Ning groaned, feeling like she’d been dragged out of deep sleep for overtime.

But Xiao Lu looks so peaceful when she’s asleep.

Locking the main door, He Ning dragged Bai Lu into the soundproofed second bedroom, feeling a wave of relief wash over her.

Now, how to control her?

Congratulations, Host, for capturing your target.

Received: 10,000 Gold Coins

Received: Item: Execution Rack

Received: Skill: Di Men Three Needles

(A life-saving medical technique. Consumes 20 Stamina. Effective for most internal and external injuries. Even if the King of Hell comes to claim a soul, he’ll get a slap across the face before leaving.)

This… she’s flying up to 6! Might as well go get her crooked mouth fixed.

As for the execution rack, it was a combination of a cross-shaped metal frame and a gantry, designed to be anchored to the floor, resembling the torture devices used in prisons to extract confessions.

Perfect. I’ll play jailer for a day.

“System, secure the rack in the center of the room.”

The device materialized swiftly.

Impressive. Steel frame wrapped in leather, complete with ventilation holes—it should be quite comfortable.

It even came with iron chains, so she couldn’t escape.

The adorable Bai Lu was spread-eagled and pinned to the rack, looking like a saint awaiting salvation.

“Rest well, dear. I’m going to eat cake now~”

Click.

The window sealed shut, the door locked, and Bai Lu sank into complete darkness.

“I won’t be able to enjoy this kind of treat much longer.”

“Will I?”

“System, I’m asking you!”

The Mall will unlock on the tenth day with daily random refreshes, but there’s no guarantee it will stock refined foods.

“Sigh.”

She cut off a quarter of the cake and put it in the refrigerator.

It was a pity the System Space couldn’t store external items; otherwise, it could have kept the cake fresh for much longer.

So sweet!

This is so cloying it’s ruined my appetite.

At nine o’clock that evening, movement stirred in the second bedroom.

She had already installed four CCTV cameras covering every angle. On the television screen, she could see Bai Lu’s shocked expression.

Go ahead and scream. Get it out of your system. I’m not going to risk getting yelled at by approaching you.

Seizing the opportunity, He Ning changed into her outdoor gear and went to Bai Lu’s house to pack up her clothes and daily necessities.

Over an hour had passed. She should have calmed down by now, right?

“Xiao Lu, did you sleep well?”

Bai Lu looked up, her eyes filled with terror.

“No, you’re not He Ning! Who are you really?!”