The convoy began to drive towards the gate. Just as Xu Renjie's lead vehicle was about to pass through, a shout suddenly came from the back of the convoy.

Xu Renjie turned to look, only to see Scarface limping towards him, supported by his men.

"Why aren't you resting in your room? What are you doing out here!" Xu Renjie slightly furrowed his brow, seemingly a bit displeased.

However, Scarface, as if not hearing him, continued speaking to himself, "Ah, man plans but God laughs. This freaking crucial moment, and I mess up. Old Xu, I've let you down! Brothers, I, Dai Sha, have let you down! I..."

The sudden turn of events had Scarface fervently beating his chest and stomping his feet. Yet, this show of 'genuine emotion' amused some people.

Like Wang Qiang, who embodied the 'schadenfreude' in the group: "Serves him right! Heh, this is what they call the long arm of the law. Justice will arrive in due time. Act cocky all you want, and got what you deserve this time!"

"Yeah, Qiang's right. Now the guy's crying crocodile tears? Heh, too late!" Wen Quanxin chimed in, displaying his knack for sharp remarks.

Unlike his two brothers' excitement, Tang Xiaoquan's expression remained much calmer. He indifferently watched everything unfold, but inside, he also rejoiced at heaven's intervention.

After all, this operation directly affected the team duel. Without Scarface, the number one figure, the First Team's strength would surely be significantly reduced.

"Alright! Your foot's injured, stop running around! Stay put in your room! Also, during my absence, base defense management is your responsibility. Keep it secure for me. If anything goes wrong, I'll hold you accountable when I get back!" Xu Renjie raised his tone seriously, clearly not joking.

At this, Scarface immediately pounded his chest in assurance, "Yes, yes, yes, Old Xu, don't worry. You know how I handle things. Besides, Luo Yi is here too. Rest assured. Uh, how about I write a pledge to you and all the brothers, 'As long as I'm alive, the base will be safe...' "

"Bullshit!" Before Scarface could finish, Xu Renjie sharply interrupted, his eyebrows suddenly rising, "What do you mean by 'alive, the base safe'? Don't jinx it! If everyone's gone, what use is a damn base? Listen carefully, two tasks: Protect the base and recover from your injury. I'll check on you when I get back! Can you handle it?"

"I can!" Scarface responded with exceptional decisiveness.

At this, Xu Renjie nodded in satisfaction. After all, Scarface had been leading the Militia Team as Captain for over two months now, carrying out various tasks well.

Though this time he couldn't join the food search due to his foot injury, it might not be a bad thing strategically.

At least having him stay at the base would save Xu Renjie a lot of worries.

Thinking of this, Xu Renjie's stiff face finally broke into a rare smile.

"Alright, I won't say much more! Heal up! Keep the base safe for me!" With that, Xu Renjie gave Scarface's shoulders a couple of firm pats before turning around to get into the SUV. With a wave of his hand, he commanded, "Move out!"

With that order, the convoy began moving again. Scarface stood by the passage, waving goodbye to the passing vehicles, reminding his men to 'bring honor to his face,' especially Sang Biao, who replaced him as the acting captain, urging him not to embarrass him.

The convoy consisted of 30 people, with seven trucks, one municipal vehicle, and one SUV.

The group of six survivors was split into two smaller teams, each on a different truck.

Tang Xiaoquan, Wu Chao, and Dazhuang made up one group, in the second position in the convoy.

Zhao Yunhai, Wang Qiang, and Wen Quanxin were in the other group, in the seventh position.

The front and back provided mutual support. No matter where something happened, they could get information promptly.

"Hey man, what's your name?"

While closely observing the road ahead, Tang Xiaoquan heard an unfamiliar voice beside his ear, causing him to be slightly surprised.

Once he collected himself, he remembered that the driver of the truck he was on today wasn't from their team. It was a young guy he hadn't met before.

A young guy, about 23, or 24, quite handsome, and upon a quick glance, looking a bit like the nation's 'son-in-law' Han Han.

At this moment, 'Han Han' had one arm half-lifted towards Tang Xiaoquan, a gesture that startled the latter into a cold sweat.

What a joke, driving with one hand? Are you kidding me? Even in the past, such a careless driving style was risky, let alone now...

Worried about losing his life, Tang Xiaoquan quickly extended a hand in casual greeting, "I'm Tang Xiaoquan, please keep your eyes on the road!"

Gently reminding him, but 'Han Han' seemed unfazed by Tang Xiaoquan's caution, he continued, "I'm Wang Zhongyu. Wang as in the noble and worthy; Zhong as in loyal to the king and country; and for the Yu part..."

Scratching his head, Wang Zhongyu's lips curled into a crooked smirk, "What was the name of the Wu general whom Zhuge Liang pissed off to death in the Three Kingdoms?"

"Ah!?" he responded inexplicably, then Tang Xiaoquan muttered noncommatically: "It's Zhou... Zhou Yu, isn't it!? Why?"

"Yes, yes! That's right, my Yu is the Yu in Zhou Yu! Ahahaha!"

With no prompting, Wang Zhongyu burst into laughter, his odd behavior leaving Tang Xiaoquan dumbfounded in his seat.

What the heck is going on!? Is there something wrong with this guy!? And he's driving!? Dear God!

Tang Xiaoquan dared not think further.

But before he could snap out of his thoughts, Wang Zhongyu's slightly mischievous voice rang again, "Hehe, Brother Tang, I've long heard of the glorious deeds of your group. So, tell me, what exciting things did you encounter out there? Is bashing zombies fun? Are those beasts easy to kill? I really like wild survival! You know Bear Grylls? Oh, by the way, have you ever camped out in the wilderness..."

Spitting and raining saliva, Tang Xiaoquan felt that Wang Zhongyu's chatter even exceeded his own brother Wang Qiang's sparring.

The latter kept his mouth running almost like an endless 'thousand whys.'

Thanks to the latter's 'eloquence,' Tang Xiaoquan definitely found the journey anything but dull.

Finally, after nearly two hours of his eardrums being bombarded, the line of barns, familiar from previous information, emerged on the distant horizon...

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