You were supposed to hoard supplies, why the heck did you hoard zombies!

You could guess correctly with your eyes closed, what's there to say?

Just consider me impressed and that's that.

A hint of pride appeared on Zheng Youcai's face.

Having done business for so many years, what he was proudest of was precisely this keen perception.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

From the shocked expressions on their faces, it was clear he had guessed right: they needed the high-power generators for a construction site.

Moreover, this place was far from the downtown area, and there were no large hordes of corpses nearby.

Otherwise, the sound of the generators—

Wouldn't that be like courting death?

Thinking this, Zheng Youcai's mind was already brewing a certain idea, but the moment he looked up, he hid it again.

He waved his hand at the two subordinates blocking in front of Ai Bing.

They immediately stepped aside.

"The items are yours now."

"But I'm curious to ask, how do you plan to take them back?"

Seeing the strange expression on their faces, he quickly added with a smile, "I mean no harm, just wondering if you need my help, just ask."

Ai Bing didn't speak, but continued to inspect the items, clearly not planning to answer his question.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Ye's caution reached its peak again.

This man was definitely trouble.

Unwarranted kindness is a sign of a scoundrel or a thief.

Even Xu Lin knew to negotiate terms with him, yet this businessman effectively gave away two generators for free.

The only thing he received in return was an inconsequential piece of information.

And now he was so eager to offer help?

Something was off.

"No, no need."

"I'll just have them carry it back."

"At worst, a few more people will die, it's not a big deal."

Zhang Ye gestured towards his bodyguards behind him and decisively refused the offer.

By this time, Ai Bing had finished inspecting and nodded to Zhang Ye, and the two immediately got up, preparing to leave the sixth floor.

"Are you sure you don't need my help?"

Zheng Youcai asked again.

"Thank you for your kind offer, Boss Zheng,"

"These two generators have already been a huge help to us."

"It's getting late, and the others are waiting for us, we need to hurry back before dark."

Ai Bing glanced at the bright sun outside, and without a hint of blushing or skipping a beat, refused the offer.

Zheng Youcai shook his head, then made a light gesture with his hand.

Soon after, the two left.

After an unknown amount of time, a group of men in suits suddenly ran over from a distance. As soon as they saw Zheng Youcai, they immediately bent at the waist.

"Boss Zheng."

"They've left."

Zheng Youcai glanced at the now cold beverage on the table and said softly, "Thanks for the hard work, have a drink."

The men were at first startled, then quickly scrambled for the beverage.

The tap water in the mall had long since been shut off.

Every person's daily supply of resources was extremely limited, including water.

The beverage was ultimately snagged by a tall and thin man, who eagerly tilted his head back and guzzled it down, the cool sensation eliciting a contented sigh from him.

But before he even put down the cup in his hands, he heard Zheng Youcai say:

"The task of following them is yours."

"Don't disappoint me."

The faces of the people around him instantly cleared of dejection, replaced by undisguised relief and mockery.

The tall and thin man immediately felt panic—following them?

Going outside?

Gulp.

He couldn't help but swallow a mouthful of saliva.

"Boss Zheng, you know the situation outside, I'm afraid..."

Zheng Youcai didn't speak, just quietly watched him, until the tall and thin man's mouth firmly shut.

"Go ahead."

"Take those few with you."

The men who were just delighting in their comrade's misfortune instantly panicked.

While on the face of the tall and thin man, a trace of elation emerged as he said repeatedly, "Thank you, Boss Zheng! Thank you, Boss Zheng!"

With these words from Zheng Youcai, he became the temporary leader of these people.

"Better than marching to our own death, right?"

——

At this moment, Zhang Ye and his companions had just boarded the vehicle.

The two generators had already been smoothly placed inside the truck's cargo space.

The twenty bodyguards responsible for transportation and protection were almost all intact as well.

Just as Ai Bing was about to start the car and turn around to head back the way they came, Zhang Ye's gaze suddenly focused on the side of a distant mall.

A few figures were cautiously sizing them up from that direction.

Ai Bing saw them too.

She turned her head towards Zhang Ye, noticing that his face bore the same expression.

They really did follow us out.

"What do we do?"

"Shall we detour around?"

But Zhang Ye shook his head, his face not only lacking any sign of worry but also showing a hint of a smile.

"No need, just head back."

"Let them follow."

The woman nodded without asking more and immediately turned the vehicle around.

The wheels rolled over the corpses on the ground, sending several zombies flying away as the roaring SUV quickly disappeared at the end of the road.

"Quick, follow them!"

The tall, thin man, seeing the bodies that had been eaten outside, urged hastily.

The driver at the wheel immediately pressed the accelerator with trembling feet, rolling over the body of a former companion.

Soon after, another gray and white domestic sedan drove out from the underground parking lot.

Two cars, one after the other, rapidly followed.

About an hour later.

The tall, thin man finally saw that black Land Rover again, as well as the truck parked by the roadside.

The compound next to it was almost known to everyone in Sanjiang City.

It was the only villa complex there.

Yihe Gardens.

He was just about to check out the situation inside when he saw several huge trucks approaching from a distance, and quickly urged his companion to leave the area.

After all, the task assigned by Boss Zheng had been completed; it was time to report back.

Before leaving, the tall, thin man glanced at the compound one last time.

Was that...fuel?

In the rearview mirror, he saw several people jumping off the trucks and starting to unload something from the vehicles.

The distance was too far to see clearly but it seemed like barrels, likely meant for the generators.

Meanwhile, on another construction site, Da Mengzi with the red cap was urging the zombies in front of him to work harder.

Suddenly lifting his head, he saw a vehicle parked on the opposite side.

There seemed to be people inside.

The orders in his mind lit up instantly.

Anyone approaching the construction site must be driven away, or captured.

The people inside the vehicle were observing the movement over here when suddenly, the dozen or so workers on the construction site stopped what they were doing and, wielding various tools, started running towards them.

"Not good!"

"They seem to have spotted us!"

"Quick, drive!"

The man in the back seat, seeing this, instantly became tense.

However, the driver up front was somewhat dismissive. Experience exclusive tales on empire

"What's there to be afraid of?"

"They're just a few workers, right?"

"Perfect, let's capture a few to take back for the boss to interrogate."

The other three in the car shared the same idea. If they could bring back a few prisoners, the boss would surely reward them.

It just so happened that the boss had grown bored with a woman a while back.

Maybe they could even get a taste?

They'd heard that the woman used to be a little internet celebrity with a curvy body. To lie on top of her for a few blissful minutes wouldn't be so bad.

The men immediately reached under their seats and pulled out their weapons.

The driver looked around once more, ensuring there were no zombies nearby, and then violently pushed open the car door.

A portly man in a red cap walked towards them.

His gait was wobbly and swaying.

He looked rather simple and honest.