Chapter 78

Lu Yu gave a mindless, awkward laugh and rubbed the back of his head: "When I was studying in the village, the teacher said I had no brain, my dad said so too, Brother Dong said so, and Brother Shuo said so, hehe."

Zhang Su held his forehead, completely speechless at this simpleton. He suddenly didn't want to evaluate Lu Yu's loyalty anymore, because the brain circuits of this kind of person were different from normal people; their thoughts from one second to the next could be completely different.

No brain indeed, brainwaves just running wild.

"It's fine to follow me from now on, but use your brain a bit! Now, go clean out the feces in the restroom!"

Zhang Su ordered inexplicably.

Lu Yu was stunned for a moment, then immediately stood up and asked Tan Huajun: "Sister, do we have a shovel here?"

"I'm just messing with you!" Zhang Su stopped Lu Yu and pointed at his clothes, asking: "Your clothes and Qiu Shuo's are covered in blood; this shouldn't be from killing zombies, right?"

Lu Yu's windbreaker was covered in filth. He shrugged and said: "Brother Shuo said that smearing zombie blood on us could hide our scent so other zombies wouldn't find us."

Zhang Su's eyes lit up, and he pressed: "How was the effect?"

Lu Yu shook his head: "No effect at all... otherwise we wouldn't have been surrounded."

"Alright..." Zhang Su spread his hands helplessly. He had thought of this method before but never tried it. Now someone had tried it for him, and paid the price of their life.

"Have you eaten?"

"I haven't eaten anything since last night!" Lu Yu rubbed his shriveled stomach.

"Find something to eat. You can boil hot water over there." Zhang Su pointed to the kettle.

"Hot water, ha, I'm going to make a bowl of instant noodles!" Lu Yu hopped away to find the noodles.

"Brother Zhang, that young man doesn't look bad, just a bit thick-headed. Sigh, it's getting late, I should be heading out too!"

After putting in a good word for Lu Yu, Wang Guangjun changed the subject, patted Zhang Su's arm with a solemn expression, and said: "Brother Zhang, thank you for leading me out of Shengqin Garden. Damn, a 3,200-a-month job almost cost me my life, haha!"

Zhang Su glanced at the time; it was just past noon. Feeling a bit reluctant, he said to Wang Guangjun: "Old Wang, sometimes you need to be flexible. Don't get stuck in a rut. Solving some problems from a different angle will be much easier!"

This lecture from an elder to a junior left Wang Guangjun slightly stunned, then he shook his head with a smile: "Brother Zhang, I know I'm a bit stubborn. That's indeed not good. Thank you for the reminder, I will change!"

After speaking, Wang Guangjun picked up his backpack and looked at Tan Huajun: "Big sister, if possible, follow Brother Zhang. He is a capable person!"

Zhang Su felt a secret joy. He hadn't expected Wang Guangjun to give him an assist right before leaving; he really was a lucky charm.

Tan Huajun rubbed her hands and said: "Brother Wang, I... I don't have any skills, I'll just be a burden."

"Everyone has a different role. Old Tan, you can kill zombies, and your mechanical repair skills are pretty good. We need people like you. You can seriously consider Old Wang's suggestion."

Zhang Su said earnestly. If he had only wanted to dismiss Tan Huajun after completing the challenge at first, he was now truly tempted.

"Ha, big sister, Brother Zhang means he's willing to take you along!"

Wang Guangjun said happily.

Tan Huajun hadn't expected Zhang Su to agree to let her join the team. She was at a loss for a moment and stammered: "I, Brother Su, I'm very willing... that, I..."

"I know you're worried about your family's situation. Isn't it in the neighboring residential area? Rest for the night, and we'll go check your house tomorrow, but you need to be mentally prepared!"

Zhang Su gave a preemptive warning, lest she lose her mind upon seeing a tragic scene, which would not only mean losing a capable technician but also ruin his own challenge.

Tan Huajun nodded repeatedly with a tense expression. She had been preparing herself mentally without anyone telling her; the world outside had been turned upside down, and anything could have happened at home!

"Ah? Uncle Wang, why are you leaving?"

Lu Yu, who had made a pack of noodles and was holding a pack to eat dry, was stunned when he saw Wang Guangjun putting on his backpack and picking up his weapon.

"I'm going to the University of Environment. Young man, listen to Brother Zhang and be obedient. Don't do anything stupid!"

Wang Guangjun patted Lu Yu's head with great affection.

"Got it, Uncle Wang!"

Although Lu Yu was reckless, he could feel others' emotions toward him. He liked this uncle very much because Uncle Wang always spoke well of him.

"Let's go, Old Wang, I'll see you off!"

Zhang Su checked the situation outside, listened carefully, pushed the door open, and the group walked out of the convenience store.

No one cared about the corpses strewn on the ground. Except for Tan Huajun, everyone else had walked through mountains of corpses and seas of blood, and they were basically used to it...

"This little electric scooter is really nice, it doesn't make a sound when it runs. This is a sharp tool for shuttling through streets and alleys, haha. Take care, everyone, see you if fate allows!"

Wang Guangjun wedged his crowbar diagonally into the scooter's basket, and he didn't take off his backpack, just wore it like that; it could block damage and was convenient for action at any time.

"Old Wang, remember my words. Don't be stubborn. If you feel something can't be done, don't force it!"

Zhang Su urged.

"I know, I know, you're more long-winded than the milk shop owner, haha! Going now..."

After speaking, Wang Guangjun twisted the handle, and the little electric scooter moved slowly.

"Uncle Wang, take care."

"Uncle Wang, wish you safety!"

"Brother Wang, be careful on the way."

Everyone said their goodbyes, using all sorts of strange titles; everyone used their own.

Wang Guangjun, with wet eyes, didn't look back, just waved his hand and rode the little electric scooter out of the gas station, quickly disappearing around the corner.

"Brother Su, do you think Uncle Wang can find his son?"

Zheng Xin asked, looking slightly down.

In the apocalypse, people might start a massacre over a disagreement, but they could also form bonds in a very short time. Although they hadn't spent much time with Wang Guangjun, and there had been a very unpleasant incident at the beginning, their relationship was quite harmonious.

"Old Wang is capable of surviving alone in a strange environment for four or five days; he's tough! Don't worry, I believe Old Wang will definitely be fine!"

Zhang Su smiled and looked in the direction Wang Guangjun had left.

"That, Brother Su..." Lu Yu walked to Zhang Su's side, acting sneaky, and said: "That machete really isn't easy to use. Do you have any other handy weapons?"

"Old Tan, what weapons do you have at your gas station?"

Zhang Su looked at Tan Huajun, who was staring blankly.

"Ah? Weapons, oh, yes, we do!"

Tan Huajun came back to her senses, led everyone to a dirty cabinet next to the gas pump, and while taking out the key to open it, said: "We purchased some riot gear before. See what you can use?"

"This... aren't these your toys? Using these to kill zombies is a joke..."

Zhang Su looked at a cabinet full of rubber batons and was instantly speechless.

"What is that!"

"Don't talk nonsense..."

"Ahem."

The three ladies instantly turned bright red. None of them were minors, but how could one talk about such things so explicitly?

(End of chapter)