Chapter 1097 - 1085

Chapter 1097: Chapter 1085

Hua Biao’s response was akin to dropping a stone into a calm lake.

Immediately, ripples spread across the water, and almost at the same time, the survivors present all changed their expressions.

Shen Lian, a fellow soldier from the Sharp Blade Company, immediately urged, "Hua, what are you saying?! The commander and Lei are trapped by zombies..."

"Yes, due to some reasons, they are trapped by zombies."

"How could this happen? Where are they now?"

"A five-story building."

"Location?"

"WH city area."

"Then what are we waiting for, let’s set off now!!"

After being consulted, Shen Lian and Duan Chengwu got up, grabbed their weapons, and headed for the door.

Seeing this, Old Lin quickly exchanged a glance with Old Zhao at the door, who cleverly raised his hand to block their path.

"Old Zhao! What are you doing?" Shen Lian frowned and glared, showing a hint of fierceness.

Knowing the personalities of the few in front of him too well, Old Zhao wasn’t offended.

Besides, Old Zhao, being an educator, was second to none in terms of composure at the base.

"Sit down first."

"Sit down?" With his eyebrows raised, Duan Chengwu retorted unhappily, "Old Zhao, I’m sure you heard Hua’s words, with the current situation of our commander over there, how can you tell us to sit down?"

"Sit down even if you can’t! What problem can you solve by rushing out like this?" Understanding their current emotions, Old Lin quickly chimed in, realizing that Old Zhao alone wasn’t enough to calm the three at the door.

Tang Xiaoquan watched everything on the scene.

Unlike others who were anxious and worried, he sat calmly on a stool, not at all concerned about the conflict escalating.

Indeed, Tang Xiaoquan wasn’t concerned about the current conflict; on the contrary, this was exactly the situation he was delighted to see.

He knew that one of the main purposes of his return this time was to prevent Hua Biao from "speaking recklessly," which could lead to an out-of-control situation.

Achieving this was no easy task; even if his eloquence was outstanding and intelligence high, his age and position were clear.

Even though everyone valued him greatly, during special times, like when Old Xu and Lei Tong are trapped at such a moment.

Tang Xiaoquan knew that his limited power was simply insufficient to persuade everyone to remain calm.

According to his plan, he was prepared to return to the base and privately report and discuss with Old Zhao and Old Lin first and strive for their support before announcing to everyone.

Unexpectedly, three days of trudging through the snow had exhausted him to the brink of collapse.

Walking was difficult, let alone pulling someone aside for a private conversation.

But fate noticeably favored Tang Xiaoquan this time; through the words just stopped by Lin Junfu and Zhao Yunhai, although it doesn’t mean they completely vetoed Hua Biao and others’ impulsive actions, it at least demonstrated that they retained some rationality and didn’t rush into rescue based on Hua Biao’s simple narrative.

However, this alone was still not enough; Tang Xiaoquan had to ensure that no one acted differently and sent out others.

"Uncle Zhao, Old Lin, it’s understandable that Xiao Duan and the others are so anxious right now, please don’t criticize them. They are just worried about Lei Tong and Old Xu’s safety. This point... Haha, Xiao Duan, don’t worry, we have already communicated with Old Xu, they are temporarily safe. They have enough supplies to sustain for about a month. You can confirm these details with Hua."

Knowing that it was difficult to convince the others merely with his words, Tang Xiaoquan deliberately brought out Hua Biao.

And since Hua Biao was also a soldier from the Sharp Blade Company, his words would be more convincing than his own.

As for whether Hua Biao would lie, Tang Xiaoquan wasn’t concerned.

If Hua Biao lied and successfully prompted the action team to head out.

The team’s path would inevitably cross paths with Hu Xiaodong and others stationed in the distant suburbs.

When both sides verify, Hua Biao’s deceit could still be exposed, stopping the rescue mission.

Upon hearing this, Duan Chengwu turned around, looked Hua Biao in the eyes, and asked solemnly, "Hua, is what Quan said the truth?"

Hua Biao hesitated briefly but eventually nodded and replied, "Yes."

"The commander did convey this information, but you should know his temperament, right? He’s mostly worried about delaying our mission to gather supplies, hence saying it deliberately."

After listening to Hua Biao’s words, Tang Xiaoquan knew the other party was also playing mind games, which he expected, so he calmly responded, "Hua, what you said makes sense, given Old Xu’s temperament, he could indeed fabricate such an excuse for the greater good. But from a practical analysis, the building he is in is residential, and since it’s residential, it must contain food. Setting aside other issues, according to calculations, there should be at least a barrel of rice, right? If not, some small snacks could at least stave off hunger. As for bedding, it goes without saying. So generally speaking, as long as they ensure the windows and doors are secure and avoid being breached by zombies, staying indoors for a month might not be possible, but a week and a half, they can manage."

"Hm, that makes sense!" Old Lin mused thoughtfully.

Hua Biao quickly followed up, "That’s true, but you’ve also said all the prerequisites depend on the stability of doors and windows; if zombies breach them, wouldn’t that..."

"You can be assured about this; that day we communicated with Old Zhao, as you saw, our information exchange wasn’t brief. If zombies had breached the house, Old Xu would not be able to reply to us so calmly. And at that time, zombies hadn’t breached the door, indicating Old Xu managed to evade the initial zombie pursuit. So, in conclusion, as long as they are mindful and stay indoors, nothing will happen."

"Well, even if you’re right, the shortage of supplies is indeed a fact. You see the weather outside; who knows how long it will continue? If we don’t act fast, miss the chance to use our vehicles, relying solely on foot... hhm, you must have firsthand experience how challenging that is."

Upon hearing these words, Tang Xiaoquan couldn’t help but feel a chill, causing him to shiver instinctively.

But then he quickly regained his composure, tightened the quilt around him, took a sip of ginger tea and replied, "The snowy weather impeding us is certainly a big hassle, but if we rashly act now, while superficially saving time, in reality, there’s no use."

"Quan! What do you mean by that?" Shen Lian stepped forward, his face stern and intimidating.

Tang Xiaoquan knew the other party had misunderstood his meaning, so he patiently explained, "I mean that every matter should have a plan, on this point, as someone sensible, you must understand even better than I do. I’m not saying you shouldn’t go out and rescue, but everyone, just rushing with weapons, how do you plan to rescue them? Do you know the actual situation over there? Do you understand the whole context of the events? You just heard that Old Xu and Lei Tong are trapped, and you’re all hurriedly rushing out, but is this a normal way of dealing with things?"