Chapter 52 Confrontation
"When does this bus leave?"
Jiang Qian watched her parents get out of the car behind the people from Xiaozhao Village. Although she was worried that they might encounter danger outside the car, she could only watch from inside the car.
Qi Hang and Liang Jing had experienced what happened yesterday, so they were very cautious when getting off the car.
Only the people in Xiaozhao Village had heard them talk about the crisis they encountered, but they had never seen it with their own eyes, so they did not feel such a heavy psychological burden.
A group of people walked forward step by step. As soon as they entered the waiting hall from the ticket gate, they saw several zombies.
Fortunately, they had a lot of people and had experience in dealing with zombies. With cooperation, they solved the problem in no time.
When the last zombie staggered to the ground, everyone who got off the car dared to breathe deeply.
The waiting hall was still in a mess, with broken glass, overturned ornaments, and fallen zombies covering the floor.
Fearing that these corpses would attract new zombies, Zhao Wen had them thrown onto the railroad tracks not far behind, and also had someone block the broken glass door at the entrance to the station with a cabinet.
Although they are all low cabinets more than one meter high, they can still have a certain blocking effect. As long as they can serve as a little obstacle when zombies try to come in, they can quickly return to the car.
After taking safety precautions, two people were left to guard the doors on both sides of the hall, and the others followed them into the supermarket next door.
Although the supermarket was not big and had been ransacked by Liang Jing and Qi Hang last time, there were still a lot of things left, especially the daily necessities that the two of them didn't care much about.
"There's toilet paper here!"
"There are also the sanitary napkins I changed last time! Take all these back and see if the women at home will still blame me!"
"Don't take it all away, leave some for me too."
"There's a little medicine cabinet over here!"
"Here's a small bucket of baby formula. Third brother, come over here and see if it's the brand your baby drinks."
"There's a lot of food to eat here, Pingzi, quickly bring a bag over so we can take it all away. It's usually so expensive to buy things at the station, so let's pack more today."
"And water, so much mineral water!"
"This is a specialty of City B, right? It looks like roast chicken and roast duck to me."
"Wow, such a big gift box, but there's only so much stuff in it!"
"This packaging box takes up too much space. It's vacuum-packed anyway, so just remove the outer packaging and keep the contents."
…
Eight or nine people excitedly rummaged through the supermarket and found a lot of useful things.
The top shelves were filled with suitcases and bags, and even when they were full, the supermarket still wasn't empty. They had no choice but to find small plastic bags nearby and fill them up bit by bit.
Just as they were greedily trying to take everything home, four figures were active on the roof of a residential house not far away.
Han Bing and Han Liang originally planned to go to the train station by themselves, but their parents at home were worried, so the whole family went together.
At this time, the benefits of living in a residential area became apparent.
Most of the houses nearby are not tall, and the tallest one has only a small attic on the second floor.
These houses are close to each other and their roofs are almost connected. In the past, we were always worried about thieves who could easily steal a large area by just breaking into one house.
But now, this situation has come in handy for them.
Dad Han found a ladder from his own warehouse, leaned it against the wall, and easily entered the yard of the neighbor next door.
After Han Liang, Han Bing and Han's mother came over one after another, Han's father also moved the ladder from home and placed it on the wall on the other side of the neighbor's house and did the same thing.
The family climbed over the wall to pass through two or three houses. Although it was a bit troublesome, it was relatively safe.
Most of the neighbors nearby have moved away, and only a few kittens are left.
If a neighbor unfortunately turns into a zombie, they will get rid of him.
If they are lucky enough to still be alive, they will negotiate carefully and the other party will not only agree to lend the money, but will even help.
As for those who disagree, that doesn’t matter. There are so many houses nearby, and even if you turn a few more corners, you can still find the way to the train station.
They found a way to the train station from the rooftop and even met someone who was also curious about the flying car.
As a result, the team gradually grew.
With everyone working together, they soon arrived at the roof of the residential house closest to the railway. As long as they crossed the barbed wire and walked a short distance along the railway tracks, they would reach the platform of the station.
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The small supermarket at the station doesn’t look big, but it has a lot of things.
After they packed up all the items in the supermarket, they found a small hidden warehouse in the corner. The inventory inside was not much less than what they packed on the shelves, mostly food and water.
They discussed it and couldn't bear to give up such a large amount of supplies.
They were not short of food, so these things were not important to them. It didn't matter if they had a little more or a little less, and it didn't matter even if they couldn't take them away.
If there were other people nearby, it would be fine; even if these things were left behind, they could still be put to good use. But this train station is so remote, and it's unclear whether anyone will come in the future. Leaving them behind might be a waste.
Zhao Wen thought about it and decided not to move the things in the small warehouse. Instead, he took people to move the things to the train. He wanted to see when the train would leave.
If there is enough time, then pack up and take everything away. If not, you can come back with the car next time and take everything away.
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On the train, Jiang Qian and Ren Ru had been staring outside since they got off.
Although they couldn't see inside the waiting room from the angle in the car, the two of them still stared at it without blinking.
When they saw the people who went in carry out the body not long after, their hearts jumped into their throats. They were relieved when they saw Jiang Dong and his parents appear at the door without a trace to tell them that they were safe.
After that, for a long time, no one came out of the hall.
Seeing that they had been off the bus for more than an hour but still hadn't returned to the car, Ren Ru was a little worried.
"Sister, didn't they go out from the other side?"
The more Ren Ru thought about it, the more scared she became. She didn't know what the situation was outside. What if they went out and encountered danger and didn't have time to come back?
Jiang Qian shook her head, "Look!"
She pointed at the figure behind the window glass and said, "There's still someone guarding the door over there. He should still be nearby and not have gone far. Don't worry."
As she was speaking, as if to verify what she said, a lot of people suddenly came out from the door over there, and one of them was holding two big bags.
The three members of the Jiang family followed at the back of the crowd, carrying large and small bags in their hands.
"So he went to rob the small supermarket!"
Jiang Qian and Ren Ru suddenly understood.
Yesterday at noon, Jiang Dong was extremely envious when he saw Liang Jing and Qi Hang taking out so many things from the small supermarket, but he couldn't get off the car because he couldn't reveal his identity. This time, he came with others, which finally allowed him to have a good time.
There were a lot of things in the supermarket, and the people in Xiaozhao Village didn't like to eat alone. They agreed in advance that whoever found it would own it, so the three of them and Qi Hang and Liang Jing also packed several large bags.
Knowing that the people in the car must be watching them, Jiang Dong proudly raised the bag in his hand and shook it.
Jiang Qian and Ren Ru felt helpless watching his childish actions.
"You're such a grown-up, and you're still like this!"
The two of them complained about him for a few words and were about to go back to the cab to watch the surveillance in the rear compartment, but they heard Jiang Mingchen, who was looking out the window with them, exclaim.
"Auntie, someone is coming over there!"
Jiang Qian and Ren Ru looked in the direction of the sound and saw that there were indeed eight or nine people not far away.
They walked along the perimeter of the railway, getting closer and closer, clearly holding weapons in their hands.
Those people were wearing masks and face shields. Ren Ru couldn't see their expressions, but she could see blood stains on their clothes, and she instantly panicked.
"What should we do? Should we remind Dongzi and the others?"
The number of people on both sides is not much different. Even if they are really bad guys, they will not have the advantage in a fight.
Jiang Qian was also worried that if the two sides clashed, her family would suffer. She thought for a moment and said, "Dongzi has been holding his phone the whole time? Send him a message using my phone."
There is a signal in City B, so it should be received.
"good."
Ren Ru's eyes lit up and she was about to do it, but turned around and found that everyone in the back car had already left.
Zhao Wen had originally left people guarding outside. When the guards saw that the group of people arrived no later than Jiang Qian and the others, they reminded them immediately.
Because his side had the advantage in numbers, Zhao Wen didn't back down and led his men out.
The Han family members who were walking towards the train station originally just wanted to see the magical flying car, but they didn't expect to meet other people, and they were a little nervous.
Fortunately, neither side wanted to have a conflict. After a few negotiations, they realized that the other side had no ill intentions and put down their weapons.
In times of disaster, their target is the zombies, not their fellow humans who are struggling to survive. This is the consensus of both sides.
When they knew they were there to see the train, the people of Xiaozhao Village even enthusiastically introduced it to them and shared their own experience of riding the train.
Everyone who came with the Han family looked at each other. They didn't expect that they came just to watch the fun, but ended up finding a way out for themselves and their families.
They didn't have any magic crystals, so they couldn't get inside the car to see what was happening. However, the people from Xiaozhao Village had taken a lot of videos with their phones. They showed them now, watching the others' surprised and amazed expressions, and they felt proud, as if the car was theirs.
Seeing such a car, the people from City B who came here felt more motivated to live.
God knows, they have wanted to leave here for a long time.
Although they did not live in the city center, it was tiring to always be on guard against the zombies in the city center who might surround them at any time.
Han Liang looked at the bus stop in front of him, and was reluctant to look away even though there was only one stop he could go to.
"When does this bus leave?"
【Author’s words】
In fact, it feels like a nation with a long and splendid civilization really has a kind heart in its people.
Unless they are forced into a desperate situation, people are actually very content. As long as they have a meal to eat, most people will not do anything out of the ordinary. Just like in ancient times, peasant uprisings only occurred when people could no longer make ends meet.
Therefore, in the early stages of the end times, I don't tend to depict many evil deeds or conflicts. Before we reach a desperate situation, the education we've received will be like shackles and chains that prevent us from committing crimes, and they are not so easy to break free of.
This is today's update. The next chapter will probably be on the 17th. I wish you all a happy Mid-Autumn Festival and a happy family reunion in advance!
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