Zhao Yong and the others stood on the wall, not letting their guard down despite the self-introductions of the people below.
"What proof do you have?" Zhao Yong asked.
"Hahaha." The man laughed wildly, not afraid that his laughter would attract the surrounding zombies.
As he laughed, the people behind him gradually got off the car. These people looked like special forces soldiers; their posture and aura were not what ordinary people possessed. They all carried weapons and exuded a chilling aura.
They were equipped with pistols, machine guns, sniper rifles, grenades, and some even carried Gatling guns. A machine gun had already been mounted on one of the vehicles in the middle.
This is a strategy of diplomacy before resorting to force. While Zhao Yong was hesitating, Ye Yunyi, Wang Zixiang, and the others also arrived at the watchtower on the wall.
"Young man, look at this, do I still need to prove my identity?" The man who called himself Commander Zhang said arrogantly.
"Commander Zhang, is that right? I am the person in charge here. May I ask what brings you here?" Ye Yunyi asked loudly.
Commander Zhang looked Ye Yunyi up and down, somewhat surprised. In yesterday's video, the one in charge was the kid on the city wall. He didn't expect that the person in charge here would be a woman, and an unremarkable, thin, middle-aged woman at that.
He couldn't help but sneer. "Looks like they're out of talent, that's why they put a woman in charge."
Ye Yunyi wasn't angry. She said directly, "Commander Zhang, this is none of your business. If you're just here to mock and swagger, we understand. Please leave."
"Oh dear, you've got quite a temper. No one has ever dared to disrespect me like this before." Commander Zhang's expression darkened, and his tone became noticeably harsher.
Ye Yunyi thought to herself, "In this peaceful world, you people who are paid by the people's taxes don't protect them. Now it's the apocalypse, and you still have to pull these stunts. It's fucking annoying. If it weren't for the threat of those weapons and soldiers, she would have shot him in the head. She added, 'You son of a bitch, you rotten bastards who prey on the people, die!'"
With such sophisticated weapons, such excellent soldiers, and helicopters, if they really wanted to save the survivors, so many people wouldn't have died at the hands of zombies.
City C is, after all, the provincial capital. With so many people and such good resources, yet one or two officials only think about acting like local tyrants. So many people come to the rescue center, but because they can't provide the necessary resources, they're not allowed in.
When the half-zombie virus broke out, they went out and saw many sick people being chased and eaten by zombies. The zombie virus did not come quickly, which left a great chance for humans to survive. However, apart from hearing the broadcast from the rescue center at the very beginning, they never heard any news or saw any search and rescue efforts.
Ye Yunyi stared at him coldly, not saying a word. Watching him laugh, watching him act crazy and arrogant, was like watching a mad dog.
The atmosphere on both sides was tense, and a battle was imminent.
"Commander Zhang, you mentioned the ambulance service. Our leader is here now. Please speak," Zhao Yong said promptly.
"Is this how you treat your guests? Separated by a wall, one going up and the other down? We are from the ambulance, representing the existing government and system, do you understand?" Commander Zhang didn't speak, but a lackey next to him shouted.
“Yes, yes, we understand. Please come in, officers.” A sweet voice rang out from under the wall.
The people above looked in the direction of the sound and saw Liu Yanran. She was smiling sweetly at the door and was about to open it when she was stopped by Xiao Zhi and the others guarding the door.
"Liu Yanran!" Wang Zixiang roared, "What are you doing?"
Although Wang Zixiang hadn't said a word, he knew he couldn't let them in easily.
“Oh dear, Yiyi, Zixiang, don’t be so insensible! These are officers from the military region! They’ve come to rescue us. With them, we’re no longer afraid of yesterday’s zombie horde. I heard the aid station is very safe, and we have soldiers protecting us like this,” Liu Yanran chattered on from below.
Her words influenced the onlookers, and whispers began to circulate among them: "The government officials are here."
"They've come to rescue us."
"Great! We've finally got people from the country here."
"Yesterday's zombie horde terrified me."
"This wall can't stop it. If it happens again, we're all doomed."
"Are first aid stations really that good? Can we go to a first aid station?"
Hearing these discussions, Ye Yunyi knew that she could no longer go against the outsiders. The people's will was hers, and it was only through the hard work of the founding leaders and the subsequent leaders that she had earned such trust.
But why is it that the leader of City C is such a beast? Ye Yunyi looked at the people discussing and talking; most of them were from Happiness Residential Area and people rescued from prison. The people from the villa area didn't speak or refute, but silently moved further away from them.
Sure enough, no matter the situation, there are always so-called "one of us." Ye Yunyi would never sacrifice her own people for outsiders. When someone betrays or stabbes her in the back, that person is no longer one of us. The only one who's foolish is Liu Yanran, who keeps her by her side despite constantly suffering losses. She's really...
The three quickly arrived downstairs. Liu Yanran tried to pull Ye Yunyi away as before, but Ye Yunyi skillfully dodged her and looked at her coldly. Liu Yanran trembled involuntarily.
"Xiaofang, be prepared to evacuate at any time."
"Sister, if anything seems wrong, immediately take Mom and Dad to the back mountain."
After sending the message, Ye Yunyi opened the door and walked out, followed by Zhao Yong, Xiao Deng, and Wang Zixiang.
Liu Yanran stood inside the door at this moment, not taking a single step out.
"Yanran, come out." Ye Yunyi turned around and called out emotionlessly.
Upon hearing this, Liu Yanran slowly made her way out.
"Commander Zhang, please understand that this is a special time, and we need to be checked before entering. It feels a bit presumptuous of you all. Why don't we talk here?" Ye Yunyi's tone softened a bit.
"Little girl, you're quite vigilant, not bad." Commander Zhang suddenly changed his attitude and praised her instead.
"Yesterday, we sent helicopters to follow the zombie horde and discovered that you were under attack by the horde, but you defeated them. When the video was sent back, our leaders held a meeting overnight and decided to send me to take over today."
“You are quite good. You have soldiers, civilians, and you even farm. You should be doing alright. But individual strength is limited. I see that your armed personnel are good, but there are too few of them. You can come with us to the aid station, and we can arrange good positions for you.”
"As for you guys, we will make proper arrangements. Depending on your wishes, you can continue to be a leader or follow me. You see, we have elite soldiers under us, and we will not treat you unfairly."
"What's the aid station like? Just like before the apocalypse, everyone lives in peace and contentment, has jobs, houses, no mortgages, and no worries about food and drink. How wonderful. There are also schools and hospitals, and it's far away from zombies."
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