Old Joe is a sensible person.
This thought suddenly popped into Zhang Lin's mind.
Although he didn't intend to compete with the city lord for the captaincy, it has to be said that Qiao Yu's approach was very pleasing.
"This is an opportunity given to you by the city lord. If you people from Jinyu County become captains, wouldn't you be able to integrate into Hope City more effectively?"
Zhang Lin smiled and said, "Haven't you always been afraid of being bullied? You and your daughter, plus that Chen... Chen what was it again? Anyway, if all three of you become captains, who would dare to bully you in the future?"
"Only by following Captain Zhang will we avoid being bullied." Qiao Yu patted his chest to show his loyalty, and then said with a smile, "Then let's also try to get the captain's position. If we become captain, we can better help Captain Zhang."
That's a real shrewd person.
Zhang Lin couldn't find a single fault with Qiao Yu's actions.
"Um... Captain Zhang, you and Xixi..." Qiao Yu suddenly felt a little embarrassed, but still forced himself to say, "How's it going between you two?"
If the mother-in-law said this, it wouldn't be a big problem, but it's a bit awkward for a man nearing fifty to say it.
But Qiao Ruoxi's mother turned into a zombie on the first day of the apocalypse, and the two people who had awakened their memories were helpless.
Therefore, Qiao Yu had no choice but to suppress his embarrassment and ask.
Qiao Ruoxi, standing to the side, immediately became anxious, her face turning red. She was afraid that Zhang Lin had told the truth, but she didn't dare to interrupt and could only anxiously watch from the side.
“I really like Xixi, but I don’t know how she feels about me,” Zhang Lin said with a smile. “Also, my situation is a bit special, and I don’t know if she can accept it.”
"I'm glad you like it." Qiao Yu breathed a sigh of relief, and then smiled and said, "Xi Xi is a good girl. If there are any special circumstances, just tell her directly, and she will definitely understand."
"Dad, I might not understand..." Qiao Ruoxi smiled bitterly to herself. If her father didn't know, how could she not know? The special situation Zhang Lin mentioned was probably about his dozen or so women.
Even in a post-apocalyptic world where the strong are respected, Qiao Ruoxi still couldn't accept this. After all, she had her own strength and a good father to protect her. She even looked down on Chen Junyu, let alone sharing a man with someone else.
"Alright, I won't say any more. You young people chat some more. I'm leaving now." Qiao Yu waved his hand and then turned and left.
“Your father is very eager to marry you off.” Zhang Lin turned his head and looked at Qiao Ruoxi. The young girl had rosy cheeks and slightly pursed red lips. When she met Zhang Lin’s gaze, she lowered her beautiful eyes shyly, exuding infinite charm.
“That’s how my dad is, please… don’t mind it.” Qiao Ruoxi lowered her head and said softly, “Also, thank you for not exposing me in front of my dad.”
She didn't think Zhang Lin truly liked her, so she believed that Zhang Lin's words just now were merely to save face for her.
"I've really started to like you. Do you know my situation?" Zhang Lin asked.
"I...I know a little."
"Alright, I won't waste my breath explaining. If you can accept it, remember to come find me," Zhang Lin said to her before turning and leaving.
Qiao Ruoxi stared at her retreating figure in disbelief, her eyes gleaming with disbelief: He really likes me? But he already has so many women! Ugh, what a womanizer.
For a moment, her mind was in turmoil, a thousand thoughts swirling within her, and she didn't know what to choose.
...
"Zhang Lin, do you think I should be the team leader?"
After walking a few steps, Chen Zibo suddenly blocked Zhang Lin's way again.
Unlike the shrewd and calculating Qiao Yu, Chen Zibo's thinking was very simple. He felt that since he was currently using the supplies given to him by Zhang Lin to work for Zhang Lin, it would be inappropriate for him to also become the captain of Hope City.
But Zhang Lin had previously given him a meaningful look, urging him to pledge allegiance to the city lord along with others.
Therefore, Chen Zibo was a little unsure of what to do, so he simply waited a while until Zhang Lin and the Qiao family father and daughter finished talking before asking Zhang Lin for his opinion.
“Since the city lord thinks highly of you, then you should work hard and be a good captain,” Zhang Lin said directly.
He didn't want to include any unqualified people in the selection of the new captain, but they kept coming to him, so Zhang Lin had no choice but to go along with it and place a few of his own people into the Hope City city guard.
"Okay, then I know what to do." Chen Zibo nodded, and then took the opportunity to explain the recent situation to Zhang Lin.
Zhang Lin gave him a large amount of supplies and asked him to recruit people. He did a good job, recruiting forty or fifty people in just over a month.
The number of people he recruited was small, mainly due to his personality; he didn't like overly cunning people, and those he recruited were generally loyal.
Previously, An Qingge recruited manpower for the second, fourth, and fifth teams, and also borrowed some people from his subordinates.
If he becomes the captain later, he can use these people as team members.
There is a limit to the number of people in each team, and the maximum number will not exceed fifty.
This group of people is perfect for filling the gap.
After learning about the situation, Zhang Lin and Chen Zibo parted ways and headed straight for Xia Xiaonuan's house.
When they went out together before, it was mainly for missions, so they couldn't be too affectionate; they could only kiss, hug, and cuddle.
Now that she's back, Zhang Lin naturally needs to appease her.
Before he even got there, he was stopped again.
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