According to the recruitment guidelines, the team for this recruitment must consist of at least 5 members. Thus, the survivors decided that Wang Qiang, Tang Xiaoquan, Wei Dazhuang, Zhao Yunhai, Wu Chao, Wenquan Xin, and others would form the team to apply, while the rest would continue to stay at the base.

Such distribution not only assures the strength structure of the outbound team but also prevents potential crises at the base.

After all, the conflict between the survivors and Scarface has not been resolved. Although they maintain a relatively peaceful state on the surface, no one can guarantee that Scarface won't take advantage of the main team's departure to hatch nefarious plans against those staying at the base.

Hence, Lin Junfu is left behind to deal with this potential threat. First, he can use his intellect to maneuver with the other side. Secondly, it reassures the team members going out to focus on their "task" without worrying about both ends, avoiding potential problems.

With personnel selected, Old Zhao went to the command center to collect the application form. The content of the form is mostly routine stuff, nothing much to elaborate on.

The only point on which the survivors had some disagreement was the filling of the "Captain" position on the form:

According to Old Zhao, it should be taken by the more intellectually capable Tang Xiaoquan, as he has more than once demonstrated his calm mind and meticulous thinking in critical moments, which the survivors recognize and approve of.

However, Tang Xiaoquan held a different opinion.

Of course, it's not that he's being pretentious or deliberately posturing; it's just that he perceives the task to be significant.

While the task itself is not much different from their past outings for search, one must not forget the ultimate goal behind doing this task.

It's to establish credibility, to gain Xu Renjie's trust, and thus qualify for participation in bigger tasks later.

This action cannot afford to fail, and if the team is led by him, a young lad just over 20, it will inevitably give an impression of being "unreliable."

Old Zhao, on the other hand, is entirely different. Not only is he of appropriate age and more experienced, but importantly, his profession as a teacher naturally imparts a sense of stability.

Moreover, he is very adept at communication skills, so it's foreseeable that in terms of communicating with the base, he would be more easygoing and smooth than anyone present.

After Tang Xiaoquan's candid suggestion and recommendation, everyone eventually accepted his "decline," and Zhao Yunhai naturally became the captain of the outbound team.

Three days later, they received a call from the command center, knowing it was for a basic assessment by the base.

The group lined up and entered the player tunnel, where the waiting people were far more than the survivors expected, at least around 20 or so.

"Whoa~ Here comes another bunch of folks off to meet their doom! Tsk tsk tsk, guys look at that tiny frame, and they actually got the nerve to apply for the task. Hey kid, are you planning to become filler for the zombies' teeth?"

A tall guy in the crowd, with a cigarette tilted in his mouth and a finger in his nose, sneeringly pointed at them.

Upon seeing the guy's appearance, Wang Qiang immediately recognized him as Sang Biao, a trusted henchman of Scarface. It's said he used to work cremating bodies at a crematorium, not only gutsy but particularly ruthless. Since following Scarface, the "Dark Magical Beast" hidden in his heart had been completely unleashed.

Currently serving as the second-in-command in the Civilian Corps, nicknamed "Piaozi."

Piaozi saw Wang Qiang glaring at him, returned the glare without politeness, and continued taunting unrestrainedly, "Haha, there stands a silly big guy right there. Perfect, when paired with that shorty, the zombies can have a fill-up, hahaha!"

Upon hearing this, Wang Qiang's already smouldering anger was instantly ignited. He stepped forward glaringly, his fists ready to strike: "Who are you talking about, huh? I reckon your dog's mouth must be on your backside! When spouting crap, find the right spot, this is a public area, not somewhere for you to yap indiscriminately! Got it?"

Speaking of insults, Wang Qiang fears no one. Back in school, he was famous for his fiery temper, with "mouth cannon" skills top-notch.

He wouldn't care about your status or position; if you crossed his line, you better be prepared to be bombarded by him.

As expected, after hearing Wang Qiang's string of insults, Sang Biao's originally mocking expression changed instantly, his eyes turned cold.

Likewise, Sang Biao's temper is fiery, and being provoked by Wang Qiang, he immediately charged out from the crowd, his shouting voice raised a few levels: "I see you're asking for a beating! Today Piaozi will teach you how to behave!"

As he spoke, Sang Biao's fist swung out, Wang Qiang instinctively dodged to the side and simultaneously executed a chop downward.

In a flash, the atmosphere on the scene heated up to its peak, both sides readying for confrontation.

A group brawl was about to erupt, when suddenly, a burly man wearing a tight black vest and flip-flops ambled loosely to the center between the two groups.

His eyes swept over Sang Biao, then looked at Wang Qiang, the man was silent for two seconds, then said steadily to Wang Qiang's side: "Today's the assessment day, I won't fuss with you, you better wise up, don't be ungrateful, or else…"

"Hmph!" He snorted coldly twice, and after saying this, he ignored Wang Qiang and the others, and instead turned to Sang Biao's crowd and said: "And you! Didn't see where this is? Causing trouble here! Are you asking for death!"

With these words, the previously arrogant Sang Biao instantly shrank, like a withered cat, not daring to speak.

"Okay! It's your turn for the assessment! Get in there and be sharp! Say what needs to be said, not a word more!"

After delivering the instructions, the man led Sang Biao's group into the command center.

Watching their departing backs, all the survivors clenched their fists in anger.

"Too much bullying! That Scarface, relying on a bit of status, really thinks he's all that!"

"Yeah! He doesn't even look at himself, is there any resemblance to a manager?"

"Hmph! I'll see how long he brags during this outing! It'd be hilarious if they all ended up feeding zombies!"

With gritted teeth uttering curses, Wang Qiang, Wen Chao, and Wu Chao vented their dissatisfaction in turns.

Regarding their actions, Old Zhao could only shake his head helplessly: "Enough! Say less! When a dog bites, there's no need for us to bite back! Do your job well and don't forget our purpose for this trip!"

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