My Whole Family Survives in the Apocalypse

Feng Qingyue is a forty-year-old woman living in a city apartment with her husband, Shu Hanguang, and their young daughter, Shu Dabao. Their life is ordinary until a mysterious pandemic strikes, causing the government to issue lockdown orders. Official broadcasts reveal that a new virus is spreading rapidly, with an incubation period of three to seven days. The infection leads to a state described as zombie-like, where subjects become stiff and undead but retain a form of energy. Research indicates that sixty to seventy percent of infected individuals turn into zombies, while a small percentage develop antibodies, enhanced physical abilities, or supernatural powers. The authorities emphasize that zombies are repelled by specific scents found in emergency kits, such as cooling oil and floral water, and that killing the infected is prohibited.

The core conflict arises as the family is forced to isolate in their apartment while society begins to fracture. Feng Qingyue, drawing on her knowledge of apocalyptic fiction, takes charge of securing their home. She directs Shu Hanguang to purchase hardware materials to reinforce doors and windows with security bars. The couple faces the stress of limited resources and the fear of infection, particularly after their daughter falls ill with a high fever. Feng Qingyue meticulously monitors Shu Dabao’s condition, refusing to let the child be taken to hospitals which are overwhelmed. She also prepares for the possibility that she or her husband might become infected, instructing each other on how to lock themselves in separate rooms to protect the others.

As days pass, the situation outside deteriorates. The government establishes management centers in unfinished apartment complexes to house the infected, providing a sense of order but also highlighting the scale of the crisis. Feng Qingyue observes neighbors being taken away by uniformed staff, and she witnesses a zombie being driven onto a balcony by insect repellent before being dragged away. The family receives emergency kits containing repellents and vegetable seeds, signaling a shift toward long-term survival and self-sufficiency. Video calls with extended family in rural areas reveal that while the countryside is safer, the distance prevents physical reunion. The narrative tension builds as both Shu Hanguang and Shu Dabao develop high fevers, putting Feng Qingyue in the role of sole caregiver during sleepless nights.

A key turning point occurs when the news officially announces the emergence of supernatural abilities and enhanced physical traits in some survivors. This revelation shifts the paradigm from pure disaster to a potential evolution of humanity. Feng Qingyue clings to the hope that her family will not only survive but potentially gain abilities. However, the immediate threat remains the chaotic environment of their residential complex, where zombies roam and neighbors struggle to survive. The story follows Feng Qingyue’s determination to maintain normalcy and safety for her child amidst the collapse of conventional society, as she balances medical care, home defense, and the psychological toll of uncertainty.

The story direction points toward a new world order where traditional social structures are replaced by survival-based hierarchies. Feng Qingyue’s preparedness and calm leadership contrast with the panic of others, suggesting she may play a significant role in the emerging society. The narrative explores themes of family loyalty, the resilience of ordinary people, and the moral complexities of a world where the infected are still considered citizens. As the fever breaks and the immediate danger subsides slightly, the family faces the reality of a changed world, with the government maintaining strict control over information and movement while preparing for a long-term coexistence with the new reality.