Chapter 403: Chu An's New Plan

@After moving the supplies, many girls caught their breath and rested a moment, then chirped and gathered around Fan Bing.

As a big star before the apocalypse, Fan Bing still had considerable popularity after arriving at the base.

At least among the girls, that was the case.

"Bing Fourth Rank, what do you usually use to take care of your skin?"

The sweet‑smiling girl grabbed her hand, and a group couldn't help but start discussing girls' topics.

No matter when, the love of beauty is always etched into their bones.

Fan Bing glanced at the questioning girl with a smile, noticing another wave of girls huddling nearby, looking over.

Although base members had no factions, there were still differences between groups.

The girls surrounding her were basically girlfriends of the base's Awakened Ones, while those farther away who dared not approach were ordinary girls.

An invisible yet actually existing circle.

It's not surprising.

Having an Awakened One as a boyfriend, these girls always got more supplies, leaving them extra credit points to trade for various trinkets.

Meanwhile, ordinary players' wages only covered daily living.

Fan Bing glanced at the girl and gave a faint smile:

"Nothing special. After becoming an Awakened One, my physique improves. I feel I don't need skincare; my skin is much better than before."

As soon as she finished, several girls, half‑envious and half‑fawning, began to praise her.

One girl's eyes shifted; she pulled a lipstick from her pocket.

"Bing Fourth Rank, I really envy you Awakened Ones."

"Your complexion is so good—unlike us, if we don't wear lipstick our complexion is terrible."

"Look, even if I use lipstick, I still can't match you..."

Having said that, she carefully twisted open the lipstick and tested the shade on her lips.

The applied lipstick was vivid and dripping.

Although the girls' behavior was a bit odd, Fan Bing didn't mind.

Just as guys used to show off cars before the apocalypse, girls like to compare bags.

After the apocalypse, being able to spend credit points on cosmetics became a symbol of status.

Just that.

Fan Bing saw this and blinked slightly; she seemed to have seen that girl when she first arrived.

Red lips, very pretty.

Afternoon, the base meeting room.

34 hours until the zombie tide attacks.

In the astonished gazes of base members, Liang Shaoguang followed behind Lin An, escorting Gao Yan and the others back to the base.

Seeing outsiders for the first time, many noticed the camouflage uniforms on the Recon Squad.

"The people are here—what do you plan to do?"

In the meeting room, Lin An casually asked the head‑down Chu Colonel, who was organizing documents, while tapping his fingertips on the table.

Chu An lifted his head, glanced at the Recon Squad with hands bound behind their backs, and gave a faint nod:

"Just as I told you before."

"I plan to contact the Wangjiang Military Region directly."

"The first show of force doesn't need to be public; just let their high‑level know."

"After all, a city‑defense battle involves a lot of our base's information; going public would be of no benefit."

"We just need the Wangjiang Military Region to sense our approximate strength."

"The key lies in your subsequent actions."

"Sometimes, an individual's strength is far more deterrent than a faction's strength."

Lin An frowned slightly.

Chu An's plan met no objection from him; in fact, he intended to do the same.

Just that.

"Shouldn't we first send people into the Wangjiang Military Region? Without bringing the meme as a threat, I doubt they'd agree to negotiate."

Behind them, Fan Bing, who had been hastily summoned, stood behind Lin An, looking a bit nervous.

Chu Colonel shook his head and spoke bluntly to the Recon Squad:

"Having Fan Bing pose as a soldier to enter is definitely something we'll do."

"But we still have time."

"At the start of our defense against the zombie tide, they're unlikely to launch a direct strike on us."

"Without obtaining our exact coordinates, even if they bring in rocket artillery for a barrage, they'd need some time."

"During this period we can negotiate first, then arrange for Fan Bing to infiltrate."

Having said that, Chu Colonel turned his head to look at Fan Bing, pointing at the uneasy Gao Yan and said:

"Turn into her likeness—see how long you can maintain it."

"Buzz—"

A faint spiritual energy fluctuation.

In Gao Yan's shocked gaze, Fan Bing quickly completed the imitation.

In less than a second, Fan Bing, originally in black combat uniform, instantly turned into her likeness.

"It can last about three days, provided you don't engage in combat."

Once there is vigorous movement, consumption will accelerate.

The same aura, the same demeanor, even the voice is the same.

Still in a daze, Gao Yan heard the voice and was startled, unable to help but exclaim:

"What are you trying to do?!"

Even if she was slow to react, she also realized where the problem lay.

A chill ran through her heart.

Long'an Base actually has Awakened Ones who can impersonate others, turning into their likeness!

Even though she had seen many special abilities of Awakened Ones, this ability still truly shocked her.

Anyone could tell with their toes that once Fan Bing infiltrates the base, she would cause enormous destruction.

Only now did she realize why Lin An had brought her back.

Ignoring Gao Yan, who was still in shock, Chu An gave an approving glance at Fan Bing, then turned to look thoughtfully at Lin An:

The effect is better than I imagined.

I plan to inform the Wangjiang Military Region in the upcoming communication, showcasing our defense of the city via a broadcast.

At the same time, we will arrange for Fan Bing to infiltrate the Wangjiang Military Region carrying the meme.

However, after saying that, Colonel Chu suddenly laughed.

Lin An, I suddenly came up with an idea.

What idea?

Lin An looked at Chu An with slight curiosity.

He had just been thinking about Colonel Chu's mention of the communication broadcast, and for some reason he found it rather funny.

I had just pulled this trick in the Amoeba Worm Dungeon, and I didn't expect to have to do the same upon returning to the real world.

Chu An lightly lifted his glasses frame, glanced at the pale-faced Gao Yan with a faint smile:

Do you want to control the Wangjiang Military Region?

Perhaps, perhaps we can have Fan Bing replace the commander of the Wangjiang Military Region.

Lin An suddenly lifted his head to look at Chu An, his finger tapping the table pausing slightly.

You can't do that, can you?

You want Fan Bing to impersonate the Wangjiang chief?!

Never mind whether the impersonation could last that long; the entire Wangjiang Military Region is under the command of the Capital side.

Even if we assassinated their high-level officials, once the orders come down, the flaw would still be exposed.

Once the chief impersonated by Fan Bing fails to follow orders, it's easy for people to notice the abnormality...

Chu An smiled mysteriously after hearing that:

That's indeed the case.

However...

Lin An, you might not have paid much attention to some information announced in the chat channel.

The military region and the Capital side aren't necessarily of one mind...

Having said that, Chu An turned straight toward the startled Gao Yan while Lin An was lost in thought:

I know you, daughter of Gao Wang, daughter of the former commander of the Wangjiang Military Region.

Your father is in the Capital Military Region, right?

I heard his situation is not good.

Perhaps... we can talk.