Chapter 1063 - 1048

Chapter 1063: Chapter 1048

This rare opportunity, how could the Survivor Team miss it.

Tang Xiaoquan immediately suggested that the team gather materials on the spot and spend the night scavenging suitable shops on the street, then directly rest nearby for the night.

One street, counting fully, had 10 shops, including small supermarkets, and after a sweep, the entire compartment of the Jianghuai vehicle was packed full.

Unfortunately, such a harvest did not bring even a bit of joy to the members of the Survivor Team. The safety of Old Xu and Lei Tong constantly lingered in the hearts of the survivors, making it hard for them to calm down.

The resting location was set inside one of the shops.

It was a grocery store cleaned out by the survivors, the owner had set up a bed in the back room, providing a good place for the tired survivors to rest and replenish.

Luo Baochun was the first to fall asleep, being the main driver, his sleep quality directly affected the team’s safety on the road.

Wang Qiang also slept soundly; he and Wei Dazhuang were not too disturbed by Old Xu’s situation.

As for Hu Xiaodong, Tang Xiaoquan stayed with Hua Biao in the room, staring wide-eyed at each other.

Everyone could understand Hua Biao’s feelings, especially Tang Xiaoquan, who always felt a touch of guilt when facing Hua Biao.

Even though he felt his decision at the time was correct, not being able to provide necessary aid to Hua Biao and Old Xu, Lei Tong, certainly made the former uneasy.

The long silence, the atmosphere in the room was oppressive and awkward.

Finally, Hu Xiaodong took a deep breath, knowing both Hua Biao and Tang Xiaoquan had their barriers, he found a topic to break the deadlock, "Where are we going tomorrow?"

"Well, we’ve got enough food and drinks, we’ve also got the camera Li Zhong wanted, now we mainly need building materials, and I think while we’re out, we should get some medical supplies to bring back."

Tang Xiaoquan was worried about the awkward situation, Hu Xiaodong’s question gave him a good opportunity to cover up.

Raising an eyebrow, Hua Biao glanced at Tang Xiaoquan, "Getting medicine? Doesn’t getting medicine take time? When do you plan to return to the base?"

Indifferent words, cold eyes, Hua Biao at this moment had none of his usual kindness.

Seeing the situation heading towards heating up again, Hu Xiaodong quickly laughed awkwardly twice, "Haha, Hua, Xiaotang means to get medicine on the way, you see our base’s big construction has just started, during the process there may inevitably be bumps and scratches, bringing back some meds is quite necessary indeed."

"Alright, whatever you say, I have no objections." After saying this, Hua Biao turned his head away, looking to the side.

This left Hu Xiaodong and Tang Xiaoquan helpless, exchanging a glance, they both shook their heads, each sighing a breath of frustration.

To avoid a dreary atmosphere, Hu Xiaodong quickly added, "Regardless if we get medicine or not, we need to get another vehicle, otherwise there won’t be enough space to load sand, cement, and such."

Nodding, Tang Xiaoquan rubbed his nose, "Yes, currently the car is already crammed nearly full with food and drink supplies, we really need to get another vehicle. Here’s the thing, tomorrow morning let’s ask Xiao Luo to check out that Isuzu at the street corner where we came from, if it can be driven, we’ll fold down the rear seats and use it as a truck."

As the words fell, the scene immediately fell into a dead silence.

Hu Xiaodong still wanted to find some other topics, but seeing Hua Biao’s dead fish expression, he immediately dismissed the thought of continuing.

The three of them sat quietly on their chairs, if someone didn’t know better, they might think they were practicing some kind of meditation.

Time passed by the minute and second, everything was very peaceful, except for the occasional gust of fierce wind outside, there were no signs of chaotic zombie activity.

This was very rare, especially in the ruined city, where the surviving overnight survivors most feared and worried about those beasts roaming the streets, never knowing when they would attack your dwelling.

But unfortunately, the sky is unpredictable, whether it’s the heavens feeling the survivors are too tranquil or wanting to find them some "fun."

Just like that, as Hu Xiaodong, long silent, was about to doze off, he was suddenly tugged from the side.

Startled, he jumped up, and reflexively drew the cold cleaver placed by the side of the chair.

"Don’t act, it’s me! Hua!"

The right arm that intended to chop was embraced and controlled from behind, hearing this, Hu Xiaodong turned to look, and upon seeing the face behind him, he exclaimed, "It’s you!? What’s wrong?"

Releasing him with a silence gesture, Hua indicated for Hu Xiaodong to hush.

Then he pulled him, crouching towards the window beside the shop.

There Tang Xiaoquan was leaning against the wall, peering out at something.

Seeing this scene, recalling Hua Biao’s earlier cautious demeanor, Hu Xiaodong immediately realized something was up.

"What’s wrong, what’s happening, what’s the situation outside?" Lowering his voice, Hu Xiaodong turned to consult Hua Biao behind him.

Considering he had been drowsy, he was completely unaware of the situation outside.

Hua Biao did not answer, but quickly walked to the edge of the window, immediately asking the same question as Hu Xiaodong.

"How is it?"

Hua Biao’s sudden query somewhat surprised Tang Xiaoquan.

After all, in the past few hours, Hua Biao had been in a cold war with him.

He didn’t look at him nor speak to him, which left Tang Xiaoquan rather helpless.

So currently, Hua Biao chatting with him as if nothing had happened was something Tang Xiaoquan wasn’t used to.

But given the current situation, Tang Xiaoquan knew it wasn’t the time to think about other things, then he swallowed and pointed outside, responding, "Hua, do you think that person looks familiar?"

Frowning slightly, Hua Biao lifted a corner of the curtain, looking towards the street corner under the silver moon.

Indeed, after just one glance, Hua Biao was surprised, blurting out, "It’s him!?"

"Who is it?" Hu Xiaodong couldn’t see the situation outside, naturally, his curiosity was noticeable.

Unfortunately, neither Tang Xiaoquan nor Hua Biao answered his question; it seemed as if they hadn’t heard.

After exchanging a glance, Hua Biao immediately instructed, "I’ll go out and bring him back!"

"Hold on!" Raising his palm, Tang Xiaoquan intended to refuse, but upon seeing Hua Biao’s angry glare, he wisely dismissed the thought.

Joking aside, with the previous matter unresolved, facing Hua Biao head-on now could make him flip out and leave in no time.

"Um, don’t misunderstand, I don’t mean anything else. What I’m saying is... uh, when you go out to get him, be careful, you know your strength... haha, don’t hurt him, we need to get some information from him."

Upon hearing this, Hua Biao’s expression didn’t change, his deep voice responded, "Anything else to say?"

Tang Xiaoquan hesitated for a moment, then waved his hand, "No, nothing else!"