Chapter 338

Seeing Zhang Su deep in thought and not speaking, Xiao Xuejian waited a while and continued: "The scale of other shelters and camps is not very large, generally between thirty and two hundred people. Like the Tardigrade in the Beihe District, there are about seventy or eighty people. This is information we scouted ourselves."

Emphasizing the basis at the end meant: This information is not hearsay; it is accurate intelligence we obtained through effort. I'm telling you this, I'm being very decent.

Zhang Su smiled and shook his head: "Seventy or eighty people is quite a lot. How many people do we have..."

Xiao Xuejian smiled without a word after hearing this. Yes, yes, you don't have many people, but why not mention that everyone has an automatic rifle, why not mention the Type 99 tank sitting in the camp? A camp that can achieve this level is a rare gem in the entire Qincheng!

"What treasures are in here?"

Zhang Su got the information he wanted and pointed to the last few boxes to ask.

"These two boxes are some commonly used medicines. According to the medical team in the alliance, the human immune system declines in cold weather, and it's inevitable to have headaches and fevers. Take a painkiller, and people will feel much more comfortable. We also prepared some nutritional supplements, vitamins A, B, C, D, E, F, G, haha...

And this box is some canned food, pickles, and other food. Commander Gong said Leader Zhang, you definitely don't lack food here, but the taste might be a bit lacking due to conditions. With these, everything you eat will be delicious."

Xiao Xuejian took out a few cans from the box. They were printed with "Rice Companion" and "Rice Sweeper." Although they were frozen into lumps, they still couldn't hide their alluring colors. Once thawed, they would be super delicious.

"Damn, I used to look down on these 'technologies and harsh ingredients,' but now they are truly rare delicacies."

Zhang Su took a can from Xiao Xuejian's hand with emotion and looked at it. The strings of Chinese characters on the back of the ingredient list made him feel very close. Just at this moment, he glanced out of the corner of his eye and found a few fellow villagers from Xidaying Village peeking around the corner of the wall. He guessed they were probably preparing to move to Madian Village and didn't know whether to come out when they saw visitors.

He waved his hand subtly toward the distance, then put down the "Rice Companion" and beckoned to Xiao Xuejian, walking to the other side of the tank.

Xiao Xuejian naturally knew this was to talk to him alone, so he didn't find it strange and immediately stepped forward to follow.

"Captain Xiao, let's not beat around the bush. No one can hear us talking now. Tell me the real purpose of your trip."

Zhang Su took out a pack of cigarettes and handed one to Xiao Xuejian.

Xiao Xuejian accepted the cigarette politely, took out a lighter to light both of them, and said in a low voice: "After we left Leader Zhang's place a few days ago, we didn't continue to investigate in Qingxian and went straight back to the alliance headquarters. Along the way, Commander Gong spoke highly of Leader Zhang and your place. There's no other meaning; he just wants to make friends with you and hopes we can interact with each other in the future."

These words were spoken sincerely, because it was indeed the case, without a word of falsehood.

Zhang Su exhaled a puff of smoke, smiled slightly, and said: "Captain Xiao, from beginning to end, you have always been talking about Commander Gong. I have never heard you mention your leader, Liao Youzhi. It seems these gifts have nothing to do with Liao Youzhi, right?"

Xiao Xuejian was just putting the cigarette to his mouth. He paused slightly after hearing Zhang Su's words, lowered his arm, and said with a serious and deep voice: "Leader Zhang is indeed sharp. That's right, I represent only Commander Gong in coming to show goodwill to Tianmayu."

With things said to this point, the meaning was already very obvious. Zhang Su shook his hand in his heart and asked involuntarily: "How many people are in your alliance now?"

"Hmm..." Xiao Xuejian didn't expect the conversation to jump so much. He thought for a moment and said: "It should be less than four hundred. If several small teams in the surrounding area join us, it will break four hundred and could reach just over five hundred. But all of this is temporary."

Zhang Su shook his head secretly. Is this some kind of curse? Why does internal power struggle start once the number of people reaches three or four hundred?

First, the Green Dragon Corps played themselves to death with factional struggles, and now the Survivor Alliance has started too, and it's even more intense—the second-in-command is even pulling gangs and factions from the outside and found him.

"Let's be blunt, Captain Xiao. I want to know what exactly Commander Gong means. If you don't understand what I want to know, then I'll change the way I ask: What exactly does Commander Gong need me to do for him?"

Zhang Su didn't know the current market price of seafood, but the weight of those other supplies was not light. The second-in-command of one of the few major forces in Qincheng could afford it, but it wouldn't be too easy. To just give it to him like this, it's impossible without a request!

Then again, if Gong Chengming really didn't make any requests, Zhang Su would dare to take it directly and do nothing. Don't waste freebies delivered to your door; the rules of the apocalypse haven't been established yet, so don't come with that human sentiment stuff.

Xiao Xuejian took a deep drag of his cigarette, his expression became solemn, and he said: "Liao Youzhi is extravagant and licentious, and he is bellicose! He is not qualified to continue ruling the Survivor Alliance!"

As the leader of an organization of nearly a hundred people, hearing Xiao Xuejian's remarks, Zhang Su could easily imagine the scene of Zhao Dezhu, Lu Yubo, Wang Xin, or any core member making similar remarks to attack him. It wasn't very pleasant...

He didn't respond, looking at Xiao Xuejian with a deadpan expression, waiting to hear what he would say next.

Xiao Xuejian didn't get Zhang Su's displeasure and continued: "Commander Gong has comprehensively surpassed Liao Youzhi in personal ability, governing ability, and prestige. We all hope for a more capable leader to lead the Survivor Alliance to continue in the apocalypse!"

"Hmm, that's human nature. And then?"

Zhang Su nodded noncommittally and continued along with the other party's words.

"Commander Gong intends to replace Liao Youzhi at some point in the future!" As he spoke, Xiao Xuejian took a palm-sized walkie-talkie out of his bag and said: "Leader Zhang, Commander Gong hopes to have a chance to talk to you directly."

"Now?"

Zhang Su didn't take the walkie-talkie immediately.

Xiao Xuejian shook his head: "No, Commander Gong didn't come. He is at the alliance. I don't know when he will contact you. In addition, Commander Gong knows that Dr. Fu is here. As long as Liao Youzhi is toppled, all the experimental equipment Dr. Fu needs can be sent to Leader Zhang."

"Ah?"

Zhang Su was suddenly stunned and looked at Xiao Xuejian in confusion: "Dr. Fu is here with me? How come I don't know..."

The first reaction in a very short time is usually the standard for judging truth or falsehood.

Xiao Xuejian felt confused after seeing Zhang Su's expression. He firmly believed in Gong Chengming's judgment, but the other party's reaction didn't look fake at all. What was going on?

He couldn't figure it out...

"I see..." Zhang Su revealed a half-smiling expression, shook his head, and said: "It was Commander Gong who asked you to come and scam me, right?"

(End of chapter)