Finally, for dinner, the three of them ate spicy chicken, sweet and sour pork, mapo tofu, and a stir-fried vegetable dish.

Mapo tofu mixed with rice is spicy, savory, and the tofu is soft and tender, making it a perfect accompaniment to rice. The spicy chicken is fried until crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, spicy but not overpowering. Although it's incredibly spicy, you can't help but keep eating it.

The sweet and sour pork and vegetables were also delicious, all thanks to the chef's skill. Overall, the three of them were very satisfied with the meal, which helped to dispel any lingering negative feelings they had about Gu Yanzhi's cooking.

"Sis, I want to go."

After dinner, they cleaned up the trash. The three of them sat on the sofa chatting, and Gu Yanzhi and Song Zhao conveyed the invitation that Chu Guodong had extended to Gu Yanlin earlier that day.

Gu Yanlin has been leaving early and returning late every day, and it's not for nothing. Since the C municipal government departments started operating, there have been regular military patrols outside every day, and the public security has improved a lot, with fewer and fewer robberies on the road.

During casual conversations outside of work, Gu Yanlin learned that the 532nd Squad led by Chu Guodong was originally a special forces unit. Chu Guodong was an outstanding member of the unit, having made numerous contributions to the country.

Before the apocalypse, the nation selected them to form rescue teams. Although the nation formed many rescue teams, Team 532 was the most special among them. The missions they carried out were the most urgent and the most difficult, which was enough to demonstrate their capabilities.

Moreover, the mission in City C was also hampered by the fact that the government had dispatched multiple rescue teams, but all to no avail; they either couldn't get in or lost contact and could never be found again.

Upon learning of this situation, the Chu State East Team volunteered and, disregarding their families' objections, resolutely came to City C.

If they hadn't happened to encounter the extreme cold, they would probably have met with dire consequences.

All that he learned filled Gu Yanlin with admiration. If he could, he also hoped to make his own contribution to the country and do what he could.

Moreover, he had never forgotten that his sister's enemies were not only the dead Gu Qiang family, but also the so-called big shot his sister had mentioned. Judging from the timeline, that "big shot" was very likely already in City C.

Only by seizing the time to improve his strength can he help his sister at the most critical moment.

Anyway, my sister is with her husband every day now, and with her fighting skills, her safety is guaranteed.

Moreover, Gu Yanlin was already contemplating his future. He was only 18 years old; he couldn't just drift along like this, relying on his sister for support forever. He had hoped to find a job in the government someday, killing two birds with one stone. He could keep himself occupied, contribute to the country, and also use the opportunity to gather information about that "big shot" and seek revenge.

Now that this opportunity has presented itself, why wouldn't I agree?

Gu Yanzhi and Song Zhao then had a detailed discussion with Gu Yanlin, and after confirming that he genuinely wanted to go, they agreed to his decision.

However, joining Squad 532 is not actually that easy.

Having received an invitation from Chu Guodong is one thing, but Gu Yanlin still needs to pass the assessment before he can officially enter.

Chu Guodong wouldn't joke about the lives of his brothers who had risked their lives for him. Although he admired Gu Yanlin's skills, he also needed to ensure that Gu Yanlin was truly capable and of good character before allowing him to join the team.

Gu Yanzhi and Song Zhao took Gu Yanlin to the 14th floor, where Zhong Junfeng was changing Chu Guodong's dressing.

"Miss Gu, Mr. Song, please come in, Xiao Gu." Lin Rui opened the door. They had finished their day's mission and were resting on the 14th floor.

"Sister Yanzhi, what brings you here?" Yin Meng was coming out of Chu Guodong's bedroom with medicine in her hand and greeted Gu Yanzhi with a slight surprise.

Gu Yanzhi nodded slightly. "We've come to see Captain Chu about something."

"Junfeng is changing Brother Chu's dressing, you'll probably have to wait a while." Over the past few days, Yin Meng and Zhong Junfeng have become quite familiar with the members of Team 532. Besides work, they usually train with the team on the 14th floor until they go home to sleep at night.

After the chaos of the past few months, they realized how important it was to have the ability to protect themselves in chaotic times. Now that they had this opportunity, they asked Squad 532 to take one of them with them during their training sessions.

Squad 532 also took the two people responsible for the captain's physical condition very seriously, and even customized a special training plan for them. The intensity couldn't compare to those who trained year-round, but according to the training plan, as long as they persisted for a few months, they would have no problem protecting themselves from some petty thugs.

"Song Zhao, Xiao Gu, you're here!" Chu Guodong heard the commotion outside and came out immediately after changing his dressing. Zhong Junfeng was still inside packing his things.

"Captain Chu," Song Zhao had barely uttered a word when Chu Guodong retorted, "Didn't we agree we were friends? Just call me Dongzi, why are you calling me Captain Chu? That's so formal."

When Song Zhao heard what Dong of Chu said, he readily agreed and called out "Dongzi".

“Hey~, I’m older than you, so I’ll take you on as my older brother, Ah Zhao, sister-in-law,” Chu Guodong agreed with unusual joy.

"What, have you figured it out?"

"No, my younger brother wants to join our team..."

Chu Guodong naturally welcomed Gu Yanlin's idea. The group agreed to hold the team entrance assessment in half a month, and then Song Zhao and Gu Yanzhi returned home.

As for Gu Yanlin, let's leave him here for now and let him learn from the experience of the other members of Squad 532.

During their many days of missions, their guides were always rotated among the members of Team 532, and Gu Yanlin was quite familiar with them.

Especially Zhao Rui, although he is three years older than Gu Yanlin, has a lively personality, and the two have become good friends these days.

Upon learning that Gu Yanlin had agreed to join the team, she excitedly pulled him aside and chattered on and on, eager to impart all her experience to him.

Of course, although he has a carefree personality, he is also a person of discretion, knowing what to say and what not to say.

For the next two weeks, in addition to participating in ice-breaking tasks from early morning to late at night, Gu Yanlin would go to the 17th floor for several hours of extra practice after dinner to prepare for the team entry assessment.

Gu Yanzhi did not give up on his dream of becoming a chef. He devoted himself to studying recipes at home every day. Although his cooking skills were still average, the dishes he made were no longer as hard to swallow as before, and he could still eat them with difficulty.

The tremendous progress boosted Gu Yanzhi's confidence, making him even more determined to find the right ingredients.

It's worth mentioning that Song Zhao spent all his time with Gu Yanzhi and occasionally cooked a couple of dishes. However, he was very talented, and his first attempt at cooking was delicious. Gu Yanzhi, who was jealous, ignored him for a long time.

It took Song Zhao a lot of coaxing and pleading to calm her down. Then Song Zhao made her a dessert by himself, which made Gu Yanzhi even more withdrawn after eating it.

It's true what they say, comparisons are odious. I've diligently studied for over half a month, and what I make is barely edible. Some people succeed on their first try, and can even apply their knowledge to make extremely difficult desserts.