Chapter 58 Post-Apocalyptic Wasteland 21

As soon as the door opened, everyone's eyes turned to it.

When everyone saw Zhou Jue's familiar figure, their hearts, which had been hanging in suspense, instantly settled down, followed by a burst of joy.

"Boss! You're back!"

"Great! Are you all alright?" Everyone rushed forward with joy.

The first to rush in was Zhao Dezhu, who looked just like a general who had won a battle and returned in triumph.

He put the crowbar he was holding on the ground, then took off the backpack he was carrying, opened it, and placed it on the ground, revealing that it was full of food.

He stood up, chest puffed out, his face beaming with smugness and pride: "That's right! With the big boss here, what could possibly happen? We've won a resounding victory this time!"

As he spoke, he turned to the side, revealing Wang Yong and Lei Hu behind him.

Wang Yong and Lei Hu each carried a bulging backpack, Lin Wei carried a slightly smaller schoolbag, and Liu Jianguo also carried two shopping bags full of things.

The group was backlit, but they appeared exceptionally tall to everyone in the shelter.

food!

When everyone saw the cookies, potato chips, and bottled water peeking out from the packaging, their eyes widened in astonishment.

In this era where food is life itself, nothing is more exciting than this.

"My God! So much food!"

"That's amazing! You actually found the food!"

"Dad~!" Liu Xiaonian squeezed through the crowd, rushed to Liu Jianguo's side, and hugged his leg tightly. Liu Jianguo put down his bag and picked up Liu Xiaonian.

"Honey, are you alright? Did you encounter any danger?" Wang Li asked Liu Jianguo with a worried expression.

"It's alright, it's alright, the journey was very safe. We found food, and there's still a lot we haven't brought back yet, so don't worry."

Everyone crowded around, their faces filled with undisguised surprise and envy. The previous tension was instantly dispelled by the joy of their achievement.

However, Zhou Jue didn't even glance at the food, nor did she pay attention to the crowd's joy. She walked into the hall, and with just a glance, she sensed a subtle, eerie atmosphere.

Chen Shuqi's expression was not good, while the man named Zhao San had a guilty yet slightly provocative look on his face.

"What's going on?" Zhou Jue's voice wasn't loud, but it instantly silenced the noisy hall.

Chen Shuqi walked to her side and briefly reported what had just happened.

Zhou Jue listened without showing any expression.

Under Zhou Jue's icy gaze, the man named Zhao San began to sweat.

He dared to talk back to Chen Shuqi, but he didn't even have the courage to look Zhou Jue in the eye.

He forced a smile that looked more like a grimace, and shamelessly approached, "Boss, don't listen to her nonsense. I... I didn't mean that. What I meant was, my health isn't good, I can't do heavy work, and I don't dare go out and fight zombies, I'm afraid I'll hold you back..."

He started playing the victim, trying to gain sympathy.

“Boss, you’re so kind to have saved us, we’re all grateful to you. I just feel that Attorney Chen’s points system is a bit… a bit too inhumane. We’re all family, why be so strict about it…”

He continued to shower Zhou Jue with praise, trying to deceive him.

Zhou Jue finally spoke, his voice devoid of any warmth.

What did I say before I rescued you?

Zhao San was stunned for a moment, not quite understanding.

Zhou Jue looked at him and said, word by word, "I've said it before, I want you to work for me. Do you really think I'm doing charity?"

Zhao San's face turned pale and then red in an instant, and the words he was about to say got stuck in his throat.

Zhou Jue ignored him and turned to face everyone.

She raised her wrist, brought up her personal terminal, and projected a screen onto the wall of the lobby.

The screen lit up, showing the vice president's final moments.

From his frantic cursing by the window, to attracting zombies, to the zombies breaking down the door, and finally being devoured alive... the entire process was bloody and cruel, with not a single frame missing.

The piercing screams echoed through the hall, sending chills down everyone's spines.

The joy of obtaining food was instantly extinguished by this cruel scene.

Everyone fell silent, especially the new survivors, whose faces were filled with fear. They wondered if they would end up like the vice president if they didn't have the courage to come down.

After the video finished playing, Zhou Jue put away the terminal, and his cold voice sounded again.

"I'll say it again: I don't keep parasites here, much less useless people. Anyone who thinks my rules are unreasonable is free to leave at any time."

Her gaze swept over Zhao San almost imperceptibly.

Zhao San trembled all over, his legs went weak, and he almost couldn't stand up.

Leaving? Leaving here would probably lead to a fate no better than that of the vice president in the video.

The hall was deathly silent, the atmosphere extremely oppressive.

Just then, Zhao Dezhu jumped out, one hand on his hip, the other pointing at the wall, and shouted, "See that! This is what happens when you don't listen to the boss! You brought this on yourself, and even a god can't save you!"

His loud shout instantly broke the dull atmosphere.

He walked up to Zhao San, patted him on the shoulder, and winked, saying, "Dude, the boss is so great, he even gives you the right to choose. If you really don't like it here, the door's right there, you can leave anytime, nobody's stopping you. As long as you dare!"

"I...I dare not..." Zhao San said with a mournful face, waving his hands repeatedly.

Seeing his cowardly appearance, everyone couldn't help but laugh, and the tense atmosphere immediately eased a lot.

Zhou Jue glanced at Zhao Dezhu in surprise. This guy, although loud and boisterous, always comes in handy at crucial moments.

"Chen Shuqi".

"Boss, I'm here."

“I agree to your proposal.” Zhou Jue’s voice became serious again: “The points system will be officially implemented starting today. You, Wang Yong, Li Dahai, and Zhang Lan, the four team leaders, should discuss the specific rules for redeeming points and come up with a plan as soon as possible.”

"Yes!" Chen Shuqi straightened his back.

"And..." Zhou Jue looked at Wang Yong and the others: "The five people who went out to collect supplies this time, Wang Yong, Lei Hu, Lin Wei, Liu Jianguo, and Zhao Dezhu, will each receive 100 initial points. This is what you deserve."

The five men's faces immediately lit up with joy, especially Zhao Dezhu, whose chin practically floated to the sky.

The others cast envious glances, secretly resolving that they would definitely try to seize the opportunity next time.

After making all these arrangements, Zhou Jue turned around and headed towards the gate.

"I have to go out again." She left with her last words: "I hope that when I come back, order will have been restored in the shelter."