Chapter 1058 - 1043

Chapter 1058: Chapter 1043

"Don’t worry, Hu Ge, I can assure you that what you’re concerned about won’t happen!"

"Oh?" Tang Xiaoquan answered confidently, but Hu Xiaodong still felt uncertain inside, "Why are you so confident? On what basis?"

"Didn’t I just say it, the terrain of the abandoned city is complex, with tall buildings everywhere. We just need to find a location near where Old Xu and Lei Tong are residing and set up related noise equipment beforehand. Then we just wait for the zombies to ’walk into the trap’."

"Equipment? Does that mean we have to go back to the base once more?" Looking at the small building in the distance, Hu Xiaodong asked somewhat unsurely.

"Yes, returning is necessary. Although we could gather the relevant equipment in the abandoned city, the store supply is a hassle. Besides, I need Li Zhong and Li Guo’s help to add remote wireless control, to ensure we implement the plan from a safe position."

Nodding, after hearing Tang Xiaoquan’s words, Hu Xiaodong felt more confident in the plan, "I understand what you’re saying, but what about Huabiao over there..."

Thinking of Hua Biao, Hu Xiaodong immediately showed a hint of difficulty, "Persuading him is probably not an easy task."

"Hehe," perhaps empathizing, Tang Xiaoquan also gave a bitter smile.

"This is the only reliable rescue method we have right now. No matter what... I’ll communicate the idea first. As for Hua Biao, with Old Xu there, I think he should be able to manage him."

Although saying so, before things settled, Tang Xiaoquan truly lacked any certainty.

After all, Hua Biao’s relationship with Old Xu and the others was too close, such life-or-death camaraderie is clearly something that can transcend many matters.

He shared his idea with Wang Qiang and asked the latter to send it to Old Xu.

And just as Hu Xiaodong feared, Hua Biao immediately raised doubts after hearing Tang Xiaoquan’s plan.

"Ha, needless to say, this must be Xiao Tang’s method." Carefully looking at the message just sent on the screen, Xu Renjie rarely showed a smile.

"Oh? What good idea did Xiao Tang come up with?" Hearing that it was Tang Xiaoquan’s idea made Lei Tong quite interested.

"Mm, judging by the style of the plan, it’s most likely Xiao Tang’s."

"Really? What did he say?"

Old Xu described the contents of the message briefly, and after listening, Lei Tong pondered carefully, then nodded repeatedly, "Captain, what do you think? I think this method is feasible. First, it minimizes the zombies’ encirclement of us as much as possible. Secondly, it effectively ensures the safety of the brothers outside."

"Hmph, that’s true, but judging from the message, Huabiao still can’t quite accept the fact of leaving, huh."

Clearly, Tang Xiaoquan didn’t request any note regarding Hua Biao, it was entirely Wang Qiang’s doing.

Lei Tong sighed gently, "Huabiao also means well, but Captain, we still have to prevent Huabiao’s impulsiveness."

"Mm!" Responding, Old Xu immediately focused on operation, with his fingers moving swiftly, characters appeared on the screen.

This time, Old Xu didn’t play the persuasion game; instead, he clearly issued several commands.

First, he reported detailed information about his situation to the brothers outside, including the layout of his room, the specifics of the supply storage, and the estimated survival time.

The purpose of talking about these was to convey to the outside world the fact that they were temporarily safe, thus reassuring them.

Second, he required the brothers to immediately continue the task of gathering related materials.

Third, after completing the material collection task, they were to return to the base immediately to deliver supplies to the headquarters.

Fourth, the rescue plan was to be executed according to Tang Xiaoquan’s proposal. They would wait in the room for the brothers to return.

Fifth, Old Xu wrote separately to Hua Biao, besides reiterating the responsibility of soldiers to obey orders as their duty, Old Xu specifically emphasized to Tang Xiaoquan and Hu Xiaodong that if anyone in the team refused to execute his orders, they could resort to enforcement measures.

Wang Qiang recited Old Xu’s lengthy discourse word by word, and after the recitation, the hand-held radio fell silent.

No one spoke, everyone seemed to be waiting for someone else to speak.

Meanwhile, Hua Biao was staring fixedly in the direction of the building, motionless, as if possessed, like a wooden man.

This was the effect Tang Xiaoquan wanted to see. He didn’t speak in order to test everyone’s reaction, especially Hua Biao’s; the latter’s long silence indicated that Old Xu’s words had some effect.

Since that was the case, the final wrap-up could be carried out.

"Okay, everyone heard Old Xu’s message too. His thoughts, I believe you all understand. With the supplies they have, a month might be a stretch, but two weeks is definitely no problem. So, we just need to secure the base supply within a week, then prepare the relevant equipment and return, and we’ll surely be able to rescue them from the building smoothly."

"Everyone, make your statements. I agree with Tang Xiaoquan’s plan to leave first." Hu Xiaodong was sensible, though sometimes he might act impulsively, he usually stayed calm.

Although he was anxious to rescue Old Xu, Lei Tong, the reality made him very clear about the priorities.

His support undoubtedly reassured Tang Xiaoquan.

"I also agree with Quan Zi’s method! What about you, Dazhuang Ge?" Wang Qiang indeed has changed; once a troublemaker always challenging his brothers, now not only is he unbiased, but he has become a firm supporter of Tang Xiaoquan.

Wei Dazhuang didn’t fear zombies; his enmity with the beasts ran deep, thinking he’d just charge in with a knife! There’s no need to be afraid.

But thinking of the dozens of mouths back home awaiting food and Old Xu’s current situation, he ultimately made a difficult choice and sided with Tang Xiaoquan.

Only Luo Baochun and Hua Biao were left.

As a newcomer, Luo Baochun naturally chose to follow the crowd, but the hand-held radio was in Hua Biao’s hands, and he couldn’t give an opinion.

"Huazi! What do you say?" After waiting for a long time without Hua Biao speaking, Tang Xiaoquan had to ask.

"I’m staying! You go!" The worry happened, Tang Xiaoquan feared Hua Biao would say such "throw in the towel" words.

But fortunately, he was prepared and immediately refuted, "Stay! Stay for what? Do you really plan to disobey Old Xu’s orders? Let’s not talk about ranks, Huazi, do you think staying makes any difference? Are you just going to stare at that small building over there? Let me tell you, us leaving now is not irresponsible, it’s not about fearing zombies! We care, we also want to save Old Xu and Lei Tong like you do. But as I said, everything should be done methodically. Listen to me, come with me, and after we’re adequately prepared, we’ll come back. I can assure you, as long as we follow my method, we can safely and completely rescue Old Xu and the others."

In principle, Tang Xiaoquan was unwilling to make any assurances.

Because he’s not a deity, he can’t foresee things happening later, so his plan is not guaranteed to work as he claimed.

And once he makes a promise but fails eventually, Hua Biao’s thoughts on him would be...