Chapter 1067 - 1052

Chapter 1067: Chapter 1052

It’s not an impossibility because Tang Xiaoquan really can’t think of any reason Old Xu would have to hide the existence of the teenager.

If there were a reason to be found, it could only be that the teenager met with disaster.

After all, only dead people don’t need to be reported.

However, the reality is that the teenager not only isn’t in trouble but is sleeping very soundly.

Unfortunately, without the truth, Tang Xiaoquan has to rack his brain for the communication with Old Xu that follows.

No wonder, in his view, should the teenager be in trouble and Old Xu tell the truth, the man would definitely cause a huge commotion.

After about ten seconds of distress, considering the man is alone, at worst, they can take coercive measures to control the man.

After all, their side has more people, plus the presence of two strong men, Hu Xiaodong and Hua Biao, adds weight.

With these considerations, Tang Xiaoquan finally nodded and then took out his phone from his pocket: "Brother, I’m giving you a heads-up in advance. I can’t guarantee I’ll be able to contact my brothers one hundred percent. If I can’t, I hope you can stay calm. OK?"

As if he hadn’t heard Tang Xiaoquan’s question, the man didn’t respond but instead wrote a question on paper: "Since you can contact them, you must know where they are. Where have they taken my son now?"

Seeing signs of the man getting agitated again, Tang Xiaoquan quickly replied: "Brother, you acting like this puts us in a difficult situation. We’re in a deserted city, a zombie territory. If you keep being anxious and accidentally disturb the zombies, we’ll all be finished. If your son is truly on your mind, you should be even more calm. Only by you staying alive does your son have hope, right?"

Tang Xiaoquan’s words seemed to have some effect. The man took a few deep breaths, then straightened his posture, raising his hand to signal Tang Xiaoquan to make contact.

Sighing, at this critical moment, Tang Xiaoquan wasn’t sure if his next actions were correct either.

But with the situation having developed to this point, he had many doubts in his mind that needed confirmation.

After thinking briefly, Tang Xiaoquan began formulating his message, fussed around for a bit, and then pressed the send button.

At this time, several blocks away, Old Xu was resting his eyes, leaning against the head of the bed. Today’s entire day’s activities had undeniably exhausted him.

"Buzz buzz buzz!" A series of phone vibrations sounded on the bedside, not very loud, but were enough to wake Old Xu from his light sleep.

"Who sent a message?"

Opening his eyes, Old Xu immediately saw Lei Tong holding a phone.

Lei Tong opened the message and immediately replied: "It’s Quan Zi."

"Oh?" Sitting up quickly from the bed, this time slot having Tang Xiaoquan send a specific message inevitably caused Old Xu some concern.

Could it be that something happened to the team? He shook off his worries and quickly asked: "What does it say?"

Lei Tong’s fingers scrolled, and as he continuously read the text, his expression became increasingly complex.

"What’s written?" Lei Tong’s ever-changing facial expressions only stirred Old Xu’s doubts further.

Glancing at the teenager on the bed, Lei Tong motioned Old Xu over, then whispered into his ear: "Xiaotang’s message says the father of this kid is with them, and he’s worried about his son’s situation. Hence, he’s texting for inquiries."

Taking the phone, Old Xu quickly skimmed through the text, a brief review, and he then motioned Lei Tong to step outside for a chat.

Compared to Lei Tong’s relaxed setting, Tang Xiaoquan’s small room was much tenser.

The man anxiously awaited a response;

Tang Xiaoquan was worried about the process going awry;

Hence, every second at that moment was an ordeal. Finally, after waiting for more than 5 minutes, Tang Xiaoquan’s phone had some activity.

Contact established!

Seeing Tang Xiaoquan pick up the phone, the man hastily scribbled on his notebook: "What’s written? What’s on it?"

Tang Xiaoquan took a deep breath; undoubtedly, his mood had somewhat tensed.

However, after opening the text and seeing the first line of words, Tang Xiaoquan’s heart immediately relaxed.

"The child is with us, he’s asleep. Tell the father, during an emergency, we took the child without his consent, please forgive us. Furthermore, we didn’t rescue him, as our abilities were limited. But, Xiaotang, please also inform the father, we will do our utmost to ensure the child’s safety, and also ask him to ensure his own safety."

Having read Old Xu’s complete text message, Tang Xiaoquan felt significantly more relieved.

Old Xu indeed has a way with words. In just a few lines, he’s answered the questions posed and subtly hinted for the man to act wisely.

With that consideration, Tang Xiaoquan pushed his phone toward the man.

"Check it yourself, all the replies from our brothers are in there."

The gesture of goodwill enabled the man to see for himself, avoiding making him feel there’s anything hidden on their side. Moreover, Tang Xiaoquan wanted the man to understand that their side isn’t his enemy.

The man swiftly took over the phone and read the on-screen content as quickly as possible.

After reading, he involuntarily exhaled a breath, his tense demeanor noticeably relaxed.

"Please ask them, where are they now so I can go get my son."

After sliding his nose over the paper and reading the man’s written content, Tang Xiaoquan pursed his lips and shook his head: "Brother, the location they’re at now isn’t a place you can just break into, but I can assure you they’re very safe, and we’ll take action to rescue them. Just not now."

"Why? Why not now? Don’t you understand that the deserted city is very dangerous? Every extra second spent in this place could mean danger to lives!!"

"I know. Look at us, do we look like we don’t understand the situation?" Hu Xiaodong tapped the man’s shoulder with his hand: "There, you just experienced his prowess a moment ago. Now, with your son are two people, one of whom is his company commander. They’re both military personnel. Since Old Xu promised to protect your son, he’ll fight with his life. So, I also hope you can cooperate with our actions and not act rashly. Otherwise, not only will you be unable to save your son, but you will also implicate us all."

Speaking earnestly, Hu Xiaodong very candidly explained everything to the man.

After hearing it, the man remained silent for a moment, then picked up a pen and wrote: "When do you plan to take action to save them?"

"When the time is right. We’ve already got a plan, but there are many things we need to prepare before taking action. You know the conflict at Xianghe Noodle House happened too unexpectedly. We must plan thoroughly."

"Prepare? But how will they manage? The deserted city is full of zombies; there are only three of them, how can they survive?"

Grinning, Hu Xiaodong chuckled, saying: "Hehe, you really don’t need to worry about that part. Old Xu and Lei Zi aren’t ordinary soldiers. The complex situations they’ve encountered are far more strenuous than you can imagine. Furthermore, the place they’re at is very safe, and food is relatively sufficient. You don’t need to worry."