The two were discussing getting ready to go out, and had just changed their clothes when there was a knock on the door.

"Mr. Song, Ms. Gu, I'm sorry to bother you."

The two people who arrived were both bundled up tightly. When Song Zhao opened the door, they pulled off the scarves covering their faces and saw that it was Chu Guodong, who was recuperating downstairs, and Zhao Rui, the team member who was on duty to take care of him today.

Chu Guodong's injuries had not fully healed, and he was leaning lightly against Zhao Rui, using his left hand as a crutch.

"Mr. Chu, is there anything I can help you with?" Song Zhao asked, puzzled.

"Mr. Song, won't you invite me in for a seat?"

Although Song Zhao was reluctant to let unfamiliar people into his home, seeing Chu Guodong's appearance and remembering that he had also been injured for the sake of the people of City C, he still stepped aside and made way for the doorway. "Mr. Chu, Mr. Zhao, please."

As soon as Chu Guodong entered, he felt the temperature inside was different from outside. In this freezing winter of minus 60 degrees Celsius, their home was still able to maintain a temperature optimal for the human body. He was right; this family of three was indeed capable.

The two were discussing getting ready to go out, and had just changed their clothes when there was a knock on the door.

"Mr. Song, Ms. Gu, I'm sorry to bother you."

The two people who arrived were both bundled up tightly. When Song Zhao opened the door, they pulled off the scarves covering their faces and saw that it was Chu Guodong, who was recuperating downstairs, and Zhao Rui, the team member who was on duty to take care of him today.

Chu Guodong's injuries had not fully healed, and he was leaning lightly against Zhao Rui, using his left hand as a crutch.

"Mr. Chu, is there anything I can help you with?" Song Zhao asked, puzzled.

"Mr. Song, won't you invite me in for a seat?"

Although Song Zhao was reluctant to let unfamiliar people into his home, seeing Chu Guodong's appearance and remembering that he had also been injured for the sake of the people of City C, he still stepped aside and made way for the doorway. "Mr. Chu, Mr. Zhao, please."

As soon as Chu Guodong entered, he felt the temperature inside was different from outside. In this freezing winter of minus 60 degrees Celsius, their home was still able to maintain a temperature optimal for the human body. He was right; this family of three was indeed capable.

"The conditions are like this now, and there's nothing to offer you two. Please have some water." After the two changed their shoes and sat down on the sofa, Gu Yanzhi brought two cups of hot water and placed them in front of them before sitting down on the sofa next to him.

At this time, hot water is considered the highest form of hospitality. You know, many families, in order to save on heating supplies, boil water until it thaws and then drink it directly, without waiting for it to boil.

Chu Guodong and Zhao Rui didn't stand on ceremony. They took the water cups in their hands, not drinking, but holding them to warm themselves. In just the short time they had climbed up from the 14th floor, their fingers were already stiff from the cold because they weren't wearing gloves.

"What brings Mr. Chu and Mr. Zhao here?" Gu Yanzhi asked directly.

"I apologize for disturbing you here today, but I would like to ask if you two have any plans to join the army? As you know, the current situation in the country is severe, and we are also severely short-handed. We would like to start recruiting in City C to participate in the daily security maintenance, rescue operations and other tasks in City C." Chu Guodong did not keep them in suspense and directly stated the purpose of his visit.

"I've come to understand your abilities over this period of time, and we're really lacking in talent like you. I'd like to invite you two, along with your younger brother, to join our 532 team."

The short ten days spent living in Building 10 were enough for the members of Team 532 to clearly see who the true backbone of Building 10 was. Neighborhoods with such a positive atmosphere as Building 10 are almost rare.

In less than three months since the end times began, they have seen too many examples of neighbors, relatives, and even husbands and wives, fathers and sons, and mothers and sons turning against each other over a little bit of material goods.

It's rare to see people in Building 10 who discuss things together, live their own lives normally, and unite as one when it comes to important matters.

It can be said that, on the one hand, the people in Building 10 have very good character and morals, and on the other hand, Zhang Shu, the building leader, usually does a very good job in communication and other aspects.

Most importantly, Chu Guodong observed that everyone in Building 10 seemed very confident and unafraid of trouble. This confidence stemmed from a family of three on the top floor who had the least contact with everyone else.

Through subtle inquiries during his work trips with the team members and the ice-breaking team from Building 10, Chu Guodong learned that this family of three possessed high combat skills, and that in chaotic times, combat skills were the greatest source of confidence.

This also aroused Chu Guodong's interest in talent, and he wanted them to join the 532nd Squad. Of course, City C's plan to recruit soldiers was not just talk; high-level leaders were indeed planning this. After all, their external support was limited.

After hearing Chu Guodong's purpose, Gu Yanzhi and Song Zhao looked up at each other. Song Zhao then refused, saying, "We understand Mr. Chu's purpose. It is indeed a bit of a surprise to us."

Song Zhao paused for a moment, then continued, "First of all, thank you very much for the invitation, but Zhizhi and I currently have no plans to join the army. I know you have sacrificed a lot for this country, and I admire and respect you greatly. However, Zhizhi and I just want to live our own lives peacefully right now, so please understand."

"As for Yan Lin, I will tell him that we will not interfere with his decision."

"Okay, thank you both. If you ever want to change your lifestyle, feel free to contact me. Our 532 team's doors are always open to you." Chu Guodong was still somewhat unwilling to give up and didn't completely rule out the possibility that they might change their minds. Such talent was scarce everywhere, so it was better to strike first.

It would be good if he were the first person they thought of when they wanted to join the army or contribute to the country.

"Please also convey to Mr. Gu that we warmly welcome him to join us," Chu Guodong continued, offering his instructions. Although they hadn't managed to recruit two all-around talents, gaining a teammate with high combat skills was still a welcome development.

From their interactions with Gu Yanlin, his teammates could tell that he was quite skilled, at least better than a third of the members of Squad 532. However, he was also undeniably naive and lacked social experience, relying heavily on his older sister and brother-in-law.

"Of course," Gu Yanzhi nodded.

"If you two don't mind, I would still very much like to make friends with you two," Chu Guodong said, extending his right hand before leaving.

Putting aside other factors, these two people are indeed worth befriending.

"Of course, we would love to have you as a friend."

Song Zhao and Gu Yanzhi were naturally happy to have such a friend. Song Zhao reached out and shook hands firmly.

"Now that we're friends, just call me Dongzi from now on. Don't keep calling me Mr. Chu, it makes me uncomfortable." Chu Guodong's polite demeanor earlier was all an act.

He's always been the kind of person who doesn't care about details. When he first joined the army, he was considered a troublemaker and a scoundrel by his superiors. It's just that now that he's a leader, he needs to put on a facade.

"Just call me by my name, Zhao Rui," Zhao Rui said with a smile, seeing that the group had reached an agreement.