Since there were no vehicles, everyone had to walk. As for Wang Bin's Jinbei van, he dared not take it out, otherwise he would have no way of explaining where the gasoline came from.

These soldiers are quite good to the people; they also dedicate some of their personnel to taking care of the elderly, the weak, the sick, and the disabled.

The troops were advancing slowly, and Company Commander Zhao was a little frustrated, but there was nothing he could do. The civilians were not soldiers, and he couldn't hold them to the same standards as soldiers. Besides, his mission this time was to find survivors.

The group headed east along the main road. As it was getting dark, Company Commander Zhao led the group to a sheltered hillside where they would spend the night.

Company Commander Zhao and his men were traveling light this time, so they didn't bring tents and had to sleep on the grass.

Shortly after it got dark, soldiers came and distributed food, one steamed bun to each person.

Seeing everyone around them wolfing down their food, Wang Bin and his companions were a little dumbfounded. They didn't know whether to eat or not.

After thinking for a moment, Wang Bin quietly gave each person two pieces of bread and a bottle of water. As for the steamed buns issued by the army, he collected them and gave them to other people around him.

It wasn't that Wang Bin was stingy and unwilling to share his food with them; it was just that he had only brought a limited amount of food, far from enough for so many people. The main issue was that he couldn't explain where the food came from, so all he could do now was use the food issued by the army to help others.

They gathered a lot of firewood and sat around the fire in small groups.

Wang Bin and his friends also built a bonfire, and everyone formed a circle around it. To liven up the atmosphere, Wang Bin took out his guitar and played "Adios Andalucia".

This is an exotic song with a beautiful melody. As soon as he played it, people nearby all looked over at him.

Before he could continue playing, Company Commander Zhao and his men rushed over.

"Stop playing! Put your guitar away!"

"Why?" Wang Bin asked, puzzled, looking up at Company Commander Zhao.

"You'll attract zombies here!" Company Commander Zhao said unhappily.

"Is it really that exaggerated?" Wang Bin was very puzzled. They used to play the instrument almost every night, so why couldn't they play it here? Moreover, almost all the zombies along the way had been eliminated.

"I can't explain it to you, but just make sure you don't make too much noise at night! Squad Leader Li, take some men and tell everyone not to make too much noise at night!"

"yes!"

Seeing that Company Commander Zhao had a serious expression and didn't seem to be joking, Wang Bin had no choice but to put his guitar away and then walk over to Company Commander Zhao to ask him in a low voice what was going on.

"Company Commander Zhao, what exactly happened?" As he said this, Wang Bin took out a pack of cigarettes and handed it over.

"Sorry, I can't accept your things!" Company Commander Zhao was startled when he saw the cigarette in Wang Bin's hand. He instinctively wanted to take it, but his high level of military discipline prevented him from doing so.

"It's okay, I still have some!"

"Thank you, but the military has discipline; we cannot take the property of ordinary people!"

"This isn't taking, it's giving!"

"Even if it's given away, it won't do!"

"How about this, I'll buy you one, okay?"

"Thanks!"

Company Commander Zhao finally couldn't resist taking a cigarette. He didn't rush to light it, but instead held it to his nose and took a few deep drags.

"It smells so good! It's been years since I've smoked!" Company Commander Zhao didn't mince words and spoke his mind directly.

"Are supplies scarce where you are?" Wang Bin sensed a problem from his words.

"Yes, we fenced off a piece of land to grow crops, which barely sustains us. As for cigarettes, we have none at all. We only manage to find some when we go out on missions, if we're lucky, but in the last two years, we've basically found nothing!"

"Oh, I see. We found these by chance on our way here!"

"Cigarettes are a valuable commodity these days. I suggest you keep them. You can trade them with others when you get back to the base. A pack of cigarettes can be exchanged for quite a few good things!"

"Thank you! By the way, what's this about attracting zombies at night?"

"I shouldn't have told you this, I was afraid it would cause panic, but I see that you are quite capable in combat, so I'm giving you a heads-up. Recently we've discovered that the zombies seem to be getting smarter, and they're attacking us in groups at night."

"Wow, have the zombies really gotten smarter?"

"I'm not sure, it's just a feeling! Just bear with it, once we get to the camp, you can sing and dance as much as you want!"

"Mmm, thank you!"

"You're welcome. I have to go now. By the way, if we ever need your help, we hope you can lend a hand?"

"Don't worry about that, just let me know if you need anything!"

Company Commander Zhao seemed to be in a hurry, so he waved and left.

As soon as Company Commander Zhao left, Wang Bin quickly sat down and gestured to everyone to come closer.

"I just spoke with Company Commander Zhao, and he said the zombies seem to have gotten smarter and will attack them in groups tonight. Everyone must be prepared to fight and evacuate at any time. If the zombies attack, do not panic. Stay together, hold hands, and do not separate. You will all stay with Uncle Li, while the combat personnel must protect everyone and also not separate. Understand?"

"Um!"

"clear!"

"Brother Wang, should we send someone to stand guard?"

"There's no need for guard duty; Company Commander Zhao will send people. We just need to wake up quickly and prepare for battle when there's a zombie attack."

"knew!"

Upon hearing Wang Bin's words, everyone looked a little nervous.

When the other civilians heard Company Commander Zhao's request, some of them were dissatisfied and started arguing with the soldiers. However, they were silenced by Company Commander Zhao's words.

"Those who disobey orders, please leave. We are only responsible for the safety of civilians who obey orders!"

Hearing Company Commander Zhao's firm words, the men immediately shut their mouths.

The army is their hope, and they will not leave. As for why they argued with Company Commander Zhao and the others, it was actually their own inner turmoil.

They thought these soldiers were still soldiers from peacetime and easy to bully. Having received food from the army these past few days, they wanted more.

In essence, it's about testing the military's bottom line. If the military makes concessions, then they'll do even more outrageous things, repeatedly testing the military's bottom line in order to gain the greatest benefit.

But they miscalculated. It was the end of the world, and they were dealing with a tough soldier like Company Commander Zhao.