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In the dim lounge, everyone could vaguely see chairs, cabinets, and other furnishings.

The walls were also covered with various posters, and although they couldn't see the contents of the posters clearly, given the room's purpose, it was likely to be portraits of players and the like.

"Damn, the smell in this room is really strong!" Leaning against the wall, Wenquan Xin kept swinging his arm to disperse the oppressive and humid odor in the air.

The soldier seemed to feel the same way and immediately explained with slight apologies: "Sorry! This room was previously used to quarantine new personnel and hasn't been used for a long time, so it's been closed up for a while. The smell of sweat has fermented, which is indeed unpleasant. I hope you all can bear with it!"

"Haha, it's fine, it's fine," Old Lin patted the soldier's shoulder nonchalantly: "We've been in environments like this outside before. It's unpleasant indeed, but these days, as long as we can stay alive, what more can we ask for?"

Old Lin's words immediately reminded everyone of the hardships and difficulties they had faced along the way, and the atmosphere in the room became heavy.

Seeing his companions fall into silence, Old Zhao quickly changed the subject: "Well, soldier comrade, how long do we need to stay in quarantine?"

"24 hours, this time is based on existing mutation cases."

After hearing the soldier's reply, Tang Xiaoquan's brows furrowed involuntarily.

Hiss~ Based on existing cases? Could it be...

Thinking of a possibility, Tang Xiaoquan hastily asked, "Do you mean...that the gymnasium has experienced mutation events as well?"

This topic obviously triggered some painful memories for the soldier, and he nodded weakly after a few seconds of silence: "Yes, at the beginning of the base establishment, due to underestimating the dangers of the zombie virus, there was indeed a small-scale mutation event. Thankfully, it was handled well at the time, otherwise..."

He sighed lightly, unable to continue, but from his slightly sad expression, Tang Xiaoquan knew that the accident was definitely not as "light and casual" as the soldier described, perhaps some of his comrades were lost in that incident as well.

Seeing signs of the atmosphere taking a sharp turn for the worse, Old Zhao again changed the subject: "Well, soldier comrade, it's too dark in here. Do you have any candles or something for lighting?"

"We do!" the soldier responded quickly and then took out half a candle and matches from his pocket: "Resources are limited, so use them sparingly."

"Oh, okay, okay!" Nodding in understanding, Old Zhao continued to ask, "Then if we need to go to the restroom, we should..."

"There will be dedicated guards at the entrance of the quarantine room. You can tell them any needs you have, and as long as it doesn't violate regulations and is within the base's capacity, we will do our best to accommodate you. Is there anything else you need to ask?"

The soldier displayed considerable patience, which made Old Zhao feel somewhat embarrassed.

"Uh, no, no," Old Zhao waved with a smile, then went inside by himself.

After confirming that no one had any objections, the soldier gave a final few points of instruction: "First, during quarantine, the issue of food and drink will be handled by a dedicated delivery person. Second, if someone shows any abnormalities, they need to be reported to the guard immediately. Third, try to keep the room as clean as possible."

After saying these, the soldier then invited everyone into the quarantine room.

Just as everyone was about to enter, and the soldier was preparing to close the door, Wang Qiang suddenly noticed that the figures of Hu and Zhao were missing from the team. Furious, he rushed to the door and slapped the closing door with a fierce tone: "Hold on!! I ask you, where are my two brothers? Where did you take them?"

Facing Wang Qiang's almost murderous gaze, the soldier surprisingly smiled. He appreciated the "brotherhood" displayed by the person in front of him because it reminded him of the camaraderie with his comrades.

So at that moment, the soldier replied without the slightest annoyance: "Don't worry, we won't harm your friends. On the contrary, they will receive medical treatment here, and I believe by the time you get out of the quarantine room, you'll be reunited with them."

Seeming unconvinced by the soldier's promise, Wang Qiang raised an eyebrow at the soldier and then threatened face-to-face: "I hope you're telling the truth. Otherwise, if anything happens to my brothers, I won't let you off. Hmph! Remember, others might fear you! But I, Wang Qiang, am not afraid!"

With that, Wang Qiang pointed to the soldier's nose, a gesture that carried a clear meaning, but the soldier still smiled as if he hadn't seen it.

At this point, Tang Xiaoquan felt a headache. After all, they had just arrived at the base and hadn't had any substantial contact with others. Displaying such an "arrogant" attitude at this time inevitably leaves a poor impression on the base's management.

At least in Tang Xiaoquan's view, Wang Qiang's series of actions were no different from those of a street thug.

Although his starting point was for Hu Xiaodong's sake, his method of handling it was indeed somewhat...

Letting out a silent breath, for the sake of the team's future stability, Tang Xiaoquan braced himself to smooth things over: "Oh hehe, comrade, don't mind my brother. He's just straightforward, speaks and acts without thinking, and is always scattered. But rest assured, I guarantee by my character that he has no ill intentions. The reason for his harsh words is for his brothers, so please don't be offended. I apologize on his behalf!"

"Hey, Quan, you..."

"You shut up!" Suddenly turning his head, Tang Xiaoquan's eyes flared at Wang Qiang like fire.

Interestingly enough, under his glare, the previously arrogant Wang Qiang instantly became as silent as a muted cannon, obediently closing his mouth.

Facing the "changing" scene, the soldier couldn't help but shake his head: "It's fine; I understand Comrade Wang's threat. Honestly, I like his straightforward personality. Enough...it's late, and you all must be tired from your journey, so I won't waste more time talking! In short, if you need anything or have any questions, talk to the guards outside. Anything that can be solved will be dealt with to the best of our abilities. Dinner will be delivered to you! Get some rest early, see you tomorrow!"

After finishing his words, the soldier saluted and then walked out, closing the door behind him, leaving the survivors in darkness, staring at each other with wide-open eyes. (The novel "Rotting Land: Survive" will have more fresh content on the official WeChat platform, with a 100% prize draw for everyone! Now open WeChat, click the "+" button in the top-right corner, select "Add a friend," search for the public account "qdread," and follow it quickly!)

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