Gu Yan's decisive action startled those who were trying to stage an accident, causing them to fall to the ground in a sorry state.
While rolling, you have to be careful not to get caught by zombies. When you get up, you want to pick up stones and throw them at the vehicle, but they are all bounced back by the bulletproof glass.
"Aaaaah! Get out of here!"
If you're not careful, you could really get caught by the zombies next to you.
Those zombies that roam in the darkness are the real surprise attackers.
Just like Shen Jing said before she set off, if you don't drive on the road, you don't know who will get the food in the dark!
The closer the vehicle got to the forest, the more survivors picked up torches and moved forward. It wasn't that they could walk faster than they could drive; it was more like they had been abandoned halfway through the journey. Moreover, they burned old clothes tied to sticks, emitting thick black smoke.
Although somewhat surprised, none of the passing vehicles dared to linger.
We're barely able to save ourselves, and this mission is on a first-come, first-served basis!
That's right, there aren't many vehicles, but there are more and more pedestrians.
After all, gasoline is controlled by a few people, and true friendship is not always revealed in times of trouble! But some people have no way to get gasoline and can only ride bicycles or push family members with mobility difficulties to move forward.
Human life is full of complexities; to help others, one must first help oneself.
Chen Zhen looked at the several elderly people who had fallen and exclaimed, "Oh my god..."
Sure enough, they were all abandoned; Shen Jing had seen too many of them during her previous cycling trips.
The people inside the car remained silent for a moment, only lowering their heads and letting out a deep sigh.
They were among the slower to start.
With the experience gained from previous missions, the people at the base were well-prepared.
It's like some people are digging into zombie heads at home, except they've gambled on the wrong way to do it!
An hour later, the flames ahead grew even brighter.
Shen Jing could vaguely hear He Qing's voice, but it was a bit far away. He was probably saying something like, "Zombies could attack humans at any time. Block the vehicles on both sides of the road and let the survivors pass through the middle of the road."
Gu Yan scoffed, "He has a knack for making money."
What's going on? Shen Jing followed Gu Yan's gaze.
As a result, they saw cars blocking the way, preventing the zombies from rushing forward from both sides.
The firelight illuminated the area, where LED lights flashed: Passersby need to drop off 50% of their supplies.
This is outright robbery!
Most of them brought their families on this trip.
People like Shen Jing who didn't receive any missions are a very small minority.
When they left, it was practically like they had moved house. They couldn't just leave their supplies at home, a home they didn't know if they'd ever return to; that would be a waste.
But now, to enter the forest, we actually have to hand over supplies?
Can I not pay?
Obviously not.
Locals all know that this is the only entrance to the forest.
There are other roads, but they require a long detour!
He Qing's usually cold face had softened, becoming more gentle. He seemed troubled: "We've already negotiated with them. There's a very ferocious monster guarding the forest, which is why the villagers here can communicate with it smoothly."
That means 50% of the supplies were obtained through negotiation.
The person who drove there carried all the supplies, and at this point, gritting their teeth, they had no choice but to hand them over.
Then villagers helped guide the way ahead, avoiding the vicious dog guarding the orchard.
Yes, there are many signs in the forest: "Beware of vicious dogs, we are not responsible if you are bitten or killed."
No wonder the people in line didn't dare to rush in; it seems the vicious dogs here have quite a reputation. If it weren't for the villagers guiding them, encountering them would have meant certain death!
Shen Jing blinked her eyes. Could the vicious dog be...?
Upon seeing Gu Yan arrive by car, He Qing walked to the passenger side and knocked on the window: "A-Jing, I've already delivered your supplies."
At this moment, the people inside the car also saw it.
The guards at the door were all armed with submachine guns, or at the very least, with a butcher's knife.
It's not as simple as just being a villager.
But no one said this in front of He Qing.
"Are there vicious dogs inside?"
Gu Yan gripped the steering wheel and looked at Shen Jing.
Shen Jing then said to He Qing outside the car window, "We don't need a guide, and we're not afraid of vicious dogs."
Whether it was preconceived notions or something else, Shen Jing felt that He Qing was very strange right now. He seemed to be acting, playing the role of a base commander named He Qing, as gentle and refined as in a game.
However, his current methods are clearly unrelated to this.
It was just that it used to be extremely cruel and indifferent.
Now, they are laughingly extinguishing all hope of life.
Shen Jing thought to herself, the base chief in the game was eventually overthrown, but the current He Qing would definitely hold out to the end. That's the reality; the "saintly father" He Qing no longer exists, and he couldn't even pretend to be a decent person now!
Upon hearing this, He Qing was only slightly taken aback.
He seemed very worried, saying, "The number of vicious dogs inside is not exaggerated; some staff members have already been injured."
This means that he had also verified it, and he was subtly advising Shen Jing not to be so careless.
A fierce-looking man stepped out from behind He Qing. "She's quite pretty, but she has no brains!"
Shen Jing frowned. "I don't need you to lead the way. Get out of my way."
The villagers, who had long been fattened up by toll fees, brandished their weapons.
Upon hearing Shen Jing's words, they burst into laughter: "Oh my, no wonder the base commander has his eye on her, she's got some nerve."
"But the base commander just sent people in too, and they're all dead! They're all dead!"
These words frightened the cars and pedestrians in line, turning them pale.
We've come this far, are we just going to die before the checkpoint?
The hikers had no supplies to pay the toll, so they focused even more intently on Shen Jing, hoping that someone ahead would step forward. Even if things didn't turn around, at least someone had tried.
Of course, they didn't lose anything by trying it out and seeing what the consequences were!
After considering it, Shen Jing still insisted, "We'll go up the mountain ourselves, make way!"
Just as the man was about to step forward, He Qing raised his hand to stop him.
The man sized up He Qing's tense face, then glanced at the elderly, weak, and disabled people in Shen Jing's car. After a moment, he sneered, "Fine! I'll give the base commander some face today! Listen up! Anyone without supplies who tries to go up will die! Hahaha!"
Since he had already broken the rules, he had no choice but to save face for himself.
Moreover, there are many people hiding in the forest, and we can make them spit out the supplies they've been hiding!
They weren't just stationed at the crossroads; they were hidden throughout the forest.
The vicious dog was also starving and loved the roasted meat they offered. And it seemed it wouldn't eat lamb legs, only extort money from the base—no, it was more like a win-win situation!
Gu Yan glanced at He Qing, who had disappeared into the rearview mirror.
Gu Chen's methods had already begun to appear on that person, but He Qing seemed completely unaware.
He hadn't even considered whether he could win over Gu Chen, considering it like trying to get something from a tiger.
However, Gu Yan merely curled his lips indifferently at the matter, mostly watching the show out of boredom.
Shen Jing noticed it too, but she was looking in a different direction.
Hidden behind He Qing in the logistics team were Li Chu and Huang Simiao.
Could it be... that everything has deviated from the game's original design?
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