#314 - Chapter 314 Fight Together
Green Source Zone.
In a slightly secluded residential building.
Here stands a three-story building, its exterior somewhat dilapidated, the walls bearing the marks of time.
On the second floor, three survivors anxiously peered out the window, watching the zombies gradually appearing below!
"What's going on today!? So many zombies out during the day?"
A male survivor, his beard unkempt and clothes so dirty they were unrecognizable, observed through the window.
He spoke quietly to the two other men beside him, similarly dressed in tattered and grimy clothing.
They were a small group who had sought refuge with the Green Source Base.
Having arrived late and lacking skills valued by Green Source, they usually had to find supplies to trade for food to survive.
Like them, there were thousands of survivors in the Green Source Zone who didn't even qualify for living quarters.
"I don't know! We can't even go out today like this! Sigh! Another day with zero income. Life is tough!"
Another man, older with most of his teeth blackened, sighed as he spoke.
Although they had exchanged some supplies with Green Source for food, the amount was meager, barely enough to stave off hunger for a short time.
No one was foolish enough to offer a trade exceeding the standard rate.
In the apocalypse, just not starving to death was good enough.
"Let's reinforce the first floor later. We don't know when these zombies will leave. It'll be terrible if they stay below us."
The remaining man, his hair long and unwashed for days, a tangled mess, said with equal unease.
The second floor quickly fell silent again, with one man staying to watch the zombies outside, while the other two went downstairs to reinforce the doors and windows and set up obstacles on the stairs.
Survivors who were still alive now possessed various survival skills to some extent.
There were hardly any helpless individuals.
The fools who still fantasized about official rescue had mostly died off.
At this moment.
On the road outside, a few zombies occasionally strolled by, seemingly sensing something in a certain direction, heading there unhurriedly.
Occasionally, a few passed by their building, glanced at it, and then turned away.
No one knew why these zombies were behaving like this.
But many vaguely suspected something.
Because.
They were heading towards the Green Source Base!
Not only the three men in this building, but almost everyone in the Green Source Zone had stopped what they were doing.
The emerging zombies blocked them from going out to find supplies, forcing them to wait and watch silently.
Perhaps.
Only Green Source knew what had happened this time?
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Branch Base.
Around nine in the morning.
After arriving at the branch base on the commuter bus, Li Sheng Lin and his group skillfully checked in with the registration staff, then brought Li Cai to a building they were currently renovating.
"Ah Cai, help Ah Zhen with the painting. It's relatively simple, but it might be a bit tiring at first. If you can't handle it, just say so and take a break. The main base personnel managing things here are quite kind and won't bully anyone."
Brother Li was in a good mood as he arranged everyone's work for the day.
Especially Li Cai, who was joining them for work for the first time, he wished he could teach her everything step by step.
He was worried she would get tired and worried she wouldn't adapt.
He almost had the words "concern" engraved on his face and mouth.
The others just smiled and said nothing.
Everyone understood Brother Li's feelings for Li Cai. A girl like her, with decent looks, a good personality, and a positive outlook, would be admired by countless men, even in peaceful times.
A man like Brother Li, who was loyal, righteous, and responsible, deserved Ah Cai.
"It's okay, Brother Li. I can paint with Ah Zhen. Don't underestimate me~ I'll get the hang of it quickly~"
Li Cai, wearing a paper hat folded from who knows where and a slightly worn work uniform given to her by Ah Zhen, brandished a small brush and smiled to show she was okay.
Brother Li didn't say much more, nodded, and turned to return to his post.
Suddenly, a familiar voice came from outside.
"Attention everyone! Please gather in the outer square! There's something to announce!"
Li Sheng Lin recognized the voice as that of Wang Yang, a cadre from the Green Source main base.
Everyone was interrupted before they could even start working, but of course, no one had any objections, and they quickly packed up and went outside.
Soon, in the square on the first floor, Li Sheng Lin and the others saw Captain Wang Yang standing on a high platform with a loudspeaker.
A few minutes passed.
Seeing that everyone was basically there, Wang Yang announced the plan that he and the other base cadres had just discussed:
"Don't be curious, the sudden gathering is because something has happened. You all saw it this morning, the zombies outside have suddenly increased for some reason!"
"Just a little while ago, we gathered more accurate information, there are even more zombies coming towards Mentang Town from further away!"
"In other words, there might be another zombie horde coming to attack us!"
Wow!!!!
A loud uproar erupted in the square!!
Another zombie horde was coming!? What was going on!?
"Damn! I knew there were so many zombies outside the residential area this morning, so another zombie horde is coming!"
Many people exclaimed on the spot!
This was really a bit shocking!
In the apocalypse, if there was something to be feared, it would definitely be the zombies!
"Everyone, don't panic!"
Wang Yang quickly spoke to stop the unrest from escalating.
"We were able to survive before, and we can do it again! Everyone has seen the strength of our base, we have prepared many emergency plans, just follow the arrangements!"
Wang Yang continued to use his expertise, eloquently reassuring everyone.
"Everyone doesn't need to build the branch base today. Listen to the arrangements later. We'll first do some preparations to resist the zombies!"
He naturally came with a mission. There were so many people at the branch base, it was impossible to just stand by and wait when the zombie horde attacked, they definitely needed to be used as much as possible!
They had all paid for food and housing!
Li Sheng Lin and the others naturally understood what had happened.
Resist the zombie horde!
"Brother Li! I feel like I'm getting fired up! I was envious when I heard you and Brother Liang talking about assisting Green Source in resisting the zombie horde last time. This time, my Cong finally has a chance to show up!"
Xiao Cong next to Li Sheng Lin looked a little unnatural. His face was slightly pale, and his legs were trembling slightly.
But he was saying the opposite.
You're probably scared, right....
The teammates next to him wanted to complain, but no one was in the mood.
Because they were facing the zombie crisis again!
Could they continue to pass through safely this time like usual?
"Everyone, don't think too much! Believe in yourselves! Believe in Green Source! Everything will be fine this time!"
Li Sheng Lin cheered everyone up in the team. Although he didn't have 100% certainty, to be honest, he had a lot of confidence in the Green Source Base.
After speaking, he also walked to Li Cai's side and said to her seriously:
"Ah Cai, try to stay with everyone later! You'll be fine! I promise you!"
At this moment, he was heroic and tall, combined with the faint leadership temperament developed over a long period of leading the team, he unexpectedly had a considerable aura.
Li Cai looked into Li Sheng Lin's eyes, the situation was urgent, she didn't continue to wear her usual smile, and nodded heavily in response to Brother Li.
"Okay!"
(End of chapter)
