While they waited anxiously, Yu Yanbin had already arrived at the base.
Looking at the towering wall so close at hand, Yu Yanbin asked in a low voice, "Did we agree on where to meet?"
"We had already agreed to meet in that neighborhood not far from here, but it will be this afternoon. He still has work to do."
"Okay, then let's wait until this afternoon. Let's go take a look over there first."
Shao Jie led Yu Yanbin to the place where he had met Sun Cheng earlier. It was a residential area not far from the base, separated by a main road.
Before the base was built, this place was much more lively than the base itself. But now, nobody lives here anymore.
It's possible, that's what Sun Cheng said. Some people who aren't able to enter the base might come here to live, but there probably won't be many. After all, it's quite a distance from the base, and if anything happens, they won't get protection from the base.
This residential area is quite large, with more than ten buildings, most of which are high-rises.
They chose a dilapidated eyeglasses shop among the surrounding shops.
Nobody comes to the glasses shop now, and the doors and windows are intact, making it convenient for them to talk here.
They waited there until the afternoon arrived.
As darkness fell, Yu Yanbin sat on the stool behind the cashier, tapping his right fingers on the table. Just as he was about to suggest checking the base entrance, a figure approached.
Yu Yanbin stopped what he was doing and stared intently at the person approaching. As the person drew closer, he realized that it was Sun Cheng, the person he was looking for.
Shao Jie had already heard the commotion and was looking out the door. After seeing who it was, he happily went out and shook hands with the person.
With no one else in sight, Shao Jie enthusiastically pulled Sun Cheng into the shop.
"Oh, you've finally arrived! I've been waiting for you all day."
Sun Cheng was also very happy to see Shao Jie. It had been a few days since they last met, and he couldn't help but feel excited.
"Hehe, we have to wait until it gets dark. We won't have time until the disaster is over."
Shao Jie understood this; Sun Cheng still had work to do at the base, otherwise, how would he support himself?
"Do you understand? I was just saying it casually, don't mind me, don't mind me."
Sun Cheng didn't think much of it. He understood that Shao Jie wasn't complaining, but just saying it casually. He didn't mind, and the two walked into the shop while chatting and laughing.
When Sun Cheng saw that the person sitting inside was the team leader, he was also surprised.
He was a little excited that the captain would personally take charge.
Yu Yanbin stood up, smiled, and extended his hand in greeting, "Sun Cheng, thank you for your help this time. You can let me know if there's anything you need."
"No, no." Sun Cheng waved his hand, seemingly oblivious to faces. "It's nothing. If you're going to say that, then I should thank you, Captain, for bringing me to the base. Please don't say that, or I won't know what to say."
Sun Cheng thought of the care he had received from the people in the team before. It was a rare warmth he had felt in the apocalypse, and it was done without expecting anything in return.
If that's the case, then I'd have to pay him, but none of the captains or the others have ever mentioned that.
If I keep arguing about it, I'll feel utterly ashamed.
Seemingly sensing Sun Cheng's thoughts, Yu Yanbin simply smiled and didn't continue. "Alright then, I won't stand on ceremony with you."
Sun Cheng quickly chimed in, "Look at what you're saying. If it weren't for everyone, I wouldn't know where I would be. Why are you being so polite with me? Besides, I didn't do anything. I just heard some things and wanted to tell you."
Yu Yanbin looked at the man in front of him who was still touching his head. He wasn't very tall, and he was dark-skinned and thin, but he seemed to be in good spirits. Yu Yanbin felt very relieved.
Not everyone is ungrateful; some people still have a conscience.
His efforts had paid off, which made Yu Yanbin feel much better.
Yu Yanbin shook his head to stop him from continuing. Sun Cheng stopped talking and looked at Yu Yanbin in surprise.
Yu Yanbin smiled and said to him, "The little thing you mentioned is very important to us, and it would take us a lot of time. You have relieved us of a lot of trouble."
"No, Captain..."
Seeing that the two were about to continue their conversation, Shao Jie quickly stopped them, "Alright, alright, you two, that's enough. If you keep talking like this, Tianyao will become completely corrupt. Is it really necessary to flatter each other like this?"
Upon hearing this, both of them were taken aback, and then they both laughed.
"Alright, that's enough, don't stand on ceremony."
Sun Cheng touched his nose sheepishly, "Hehe, okay."
"In that case, let's get down to business."
Upon hearing this, Sun Cheng became serious, realizing the gravity of the situation.
"I've been making some inquiries these past few days. These teams of superhumans are divided into different factions, and there's always some friction between them. The team that went to your side the other day..."
After hearing the explanation, Yu Yanbin roughly understood. "Hmm, I see. In other words, while there's a power struggle at the top, these opposing factions at the bottom are also engaged in a power struggle."
"Yes, and there are many contradictions."
"Sun Cheng, do you know the daily schedule of that team? Or, on which day will they leave the base?"
Sun Cheng did find out some information. "Captain, I did some roundabout inquiries. These teams of superhumans don't leave the base every day; they only come out when they have a mission. That day, it was their turn to go there."
"Oh, do you know how many people are in their team, or some basic information?"
As if he had known Yu Yanbin would ask, Sun Cheng smiled and said, "I found out that the team isn't very strong at the base. There are 32 people in total, 26 of whom are superhuman, and the rest are not. Also, their team can only be considered above average, not the strongest."
"The captain's special ability is..."
Shao Jie slapped Sun Cheng on the shoulder, making Sun Cheng stagger. "Not bad, Sun Cheng. You're quite meticulous."
Sun Cheng felt embarrassed by what was said and lowered his head slightly to look at the other two.
"No, I think you'd like to know these things, to understand the basic situation of these people..."
Yu Yanbin handed the water he brought to Sun Cheng, who smiled and quickly took it. "He's quite thoughtful; he found out very well."
"That's only right. Captain, there are still some things we haven't found out yet, I'll go again..."
Yu Yanbin raised his hand to stop him from continuing, "No need, you don't need to worry about the rest. You still need to live here, so don't get involved anymore. It won't be good for you if people find out."
"But Captain, I'm not afraid."
"No, even if you're not afraid, it won't work. We'll handle the rest ourselves. It's good that you've found out this much; you don't need to ask around anymore. The rest won't be so complicated."
Seeing that Yu Yanbin had gone this far, Sun Cheng didn't insist any further. Perhaps, as the captain had said, his continued involvement might alert the enemy. So, he nodded in agreement.
"Captain, if there's anything I need you to do, please let me know. I'll do whatever I can."
Yu Yanbin looked up at the incredibly sincere man in front of him and nodded very seriously.
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