For the sake of safety, Tang Xiaoquan had to trouble Hu Xiaodong, Wen Quanxin, and Acheng, who were relatively more physically and mentally fit in the team, to be responsible for the gate's vigilance and security.

After all, no one could guarantee that there were only five Corpse Dogs, so no matter how exhausting, the defense at the gate must never be slack.

After giving the instructions and arrangements, the group helped each other and headed toward the main factory building.

Limping, stopping with every step, almost all of the injured survivors walked very slowly.

Especially Wang Qiang, Wei Dazhuang, and Wang Daguo, with the blood-stained hems of their clothes casting a tragic light in the sunshine!

Pushing open the factory gate, a gust of gloomy air instantly hit them.

The women mostly hung their heads, their dazed expressions as if their souls had been drained, dull and colorless, with some soft sobbing mixed in. It was evident that today's ordeal had undoubtedly dealt a massive blow and trauma to their already fragile hearts.

Tang Xiaoquan coldly glanced over these pitiful people. Frankly, his heart did not feel much sorrow for these women's experiences, and even those who were devoured did not stir much emotional fluctuation in him.

In the end, it was because the time spent together was too short. After all, you can't expect a dog, which you have been with for less than three days, to immediately develop a bond of shared adversity.

Just influenced by the surrounding gloomy atmosphere, Tang Xiaoquan showed a slight hint of sympathy, but he was more worried about what adverse effects this oppressive atmosphere might have on the future of the base.

Lin Junfu subconsciously paused. Having patrolled the front lines for many years, he had experienced too much of life and death, and his profession required him to remain calm in the face of events, so over time, his temper was naturally more determined than the ordinary person.

Of course, this determination does not mean Lin Junfu is a cold-blooded animal. On the contrary, his feelings for the women were far beyond what Tang Xiaoquan and others could compare, after all, just the sweat he had shed for the factory was enough to show his care and concern for these people.

However, as previously mentioned, Lin Junfu is a man, a determined man. He was not accustomed to showing his vulnerable side in front of others, nor was he good at comforting others.

So at this moment, facing the women's sorrowful sobbing, Lin Junfu seemed a bit at a loss, his dry lips wanting to say something, but he didn't know what to say, eventually only letting out a helpless sigh, then called Aunt Zhao over, whispered a few words to her, and then strode away, leading everyone away from this place that made him feel out of sorts.

As they entered the factory manager's office, everyone sat down, almost everyone felt a wave of unresistible fatigue sweep over them.

"Everyone had a tough day today!" Lin Junfu was the first to break the silence, his solemn face showing a hint of melancholy.

Tang Xiaoquan hesitated for a moment, it was clear that asking about the number of women who died at this juncture was indeed a bit much for the occasion, but some things you have to face eventually.

"Uncle Zhao, have you counted the number of women when you came back?"

Nodding slightly, Zhao Yunhai sighed before stretching out his right hand to indicate a number, then weakly replied, "Seven!"

10-7=3, a very simple mathematical calculation that even a preschooler could easily conclude.

But such a simple number weighed heavier on everyone's heart than a thousand gold boulders.

Three! Those were three vibrant lives! Back and forth, in such a short five minutes of the journey, they just...

Lin Junfu rubbed his face forcefully, trying to calm himself down. Frankly, he had not anticipated any casualties in this operation, but the cost of three people was far beyond his expectations.

Seeing Lin Junfu's saddened appearance, the survivors tactfully kept silent.

No one spoke, the factory manager's office was silent.

Approximately after more than a minute of such silence, Lin Junfu's hands, which had been rubbing continuously, finally slowly stopped.

Seeing this, Zhao Yunhai, who had been ready for a while at the side, quickly reached out with a lit cigarette, indicating for him to take a puff.

Lin Junfu instinctively took the cigarette, placing it to his lips, and then took a forceful puff, instantly the strong Ning Guding swirled in his nasal cavity, finally spewing out through his nostrils.

The white smoke hovered around, soon enveloping Lin Junfu's face like a dream, after a while, he spoke faintly, "Tell me about your journey."

Hearing this, everyone exchanged glances, seemingly none of them had the intention to recount the experience.

But it's no wonder they were reluctant to mention it, after all, the perilous journey was truly terrifying, none of the members present would wish to mentally endure such torment again.

Seeing no one speak, Tang Xiaoquan had to take up the heavy responsibility "voluntarily".

He cleared his throat lightly, then with his unique demeanor and tone, he began to lead everyone back to that unbearable memory of an hour and a half ago.

Tang Xiaoquan's narrative lasted for 15 minutes, during which almost everyone, including Lin Junfu, was attentive, especially when recounting the squad's battles against the Corpse Dogs over four desperate struggles, everyone involuntarily let out long sighs, even those involved in the events felt a chill thinking about their past vigor.

As Tang Xiaoquan's last word fell, Lin Junfu remained silent for a long time, then exhaled and mumbled to himself, "Thankfully, those beasts were taken care of! If they had broken into the factory grounds, the consequences would have been unimaginable!"

"Yeah! Manager Lin, those beasts... it wasn't easy to take them down... really not easy!" Hearing Lin Junfu's soft mutters, Wang Qiang couldn't help but echo.

After all, he was the one in the whole team who had fought the Corpse Dogs the most, so he could feel their terrifying attacking power more keenly than anyone else.

For Wang Qiang's words, everyone felt a deep sense of empathy.

Not only that, even now, although they had safely returned to the factory, it was still hard for them to imagine how they survived from the beast's pursuits.

After another brief silence, as they came back to their senses from sighs and reflections, Tang Xiaoquan's sudden words plunged them into silence again...

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