Chapter 9, Temporary Team Leader

Everyone was eager to try immediately, but soon their confidence was greatly diminished by a remark made by Tang Zheng.

"How much would that be? You might as well let us die. Besides, without the key, we can't open the door anyway." Xu Lu, who was quick-witted, immediately found an excuse to evade.

"The amount of sweat you shed should match the amount of food you eat. I didn't say you could be idle." Tang Zheng furrowed his brow, "I haven't assigned you any tasks yet, so why the rush?"

Tang Zheng chuckled, opened his travel bag, and tossed a can of beef to Wu Xudong. This bald man may have a few tricks up his sleeve, but he would never resort to cunning in such matters

"You didn't sleep for half a day just to wait for the zombies to calm down, did you?" Bai Guo asked curiously, then shook her head. "I don't think you can predict the future. If they keep scratching, what do you plan to do?"

In fact, no one is foolish; the strongest combatants here are Lin Weiguo and the bald man. However, the prisoner's identity is truly daunting, and absolutely no one is willing to act alongside them. This leaves Tang Zheng and Zhao Jingye. It now appears that no matter how grand Zhao's excuses may be, they cannot change the fact that he is somewhat cowardly and timid.

Of course, I can't be left out. The bald man, unafraid, smiled and said, "Can we make a deal? How about letting us have a bite of the canned food first? The cravings are about to starve us."

Indeed, upon hearing Lin Weiguo's words, Kang Songde and the maintenance worker hesitated, and Zeng Xue also appeared embarrassed.

I won't eat either," Kang Songde quietly swallowed and hurriedly explained, as he was actually afraid that the other party would think he was useless and not take him along. Moreover, once they got to the kitchen, he was also worried about not getting enough to eat

"What work?" Pang Meiqin's face was filled with vigilance, "Don't think about us doing something that could lead to death."

"Indeed, Qin Yan, Hu Qiong, and Zeng Xue, if the three of them were to harbor ill intentions, you would not be able to withstand them, and you might just end up being taken advantage of by those unscrupulous individuals. " Xu Lu echoed, and as soon as these words were spoken, Zeng Xue's charming face immediately drained of color, as she had been so focused on satisfying her hunger that she had completely forgotten about this matter.

Sensing the unusual gazes of the crowd upon him, Zhao Jingye could no longer sit still. He discreetly pinched Xu Lu's thigh beside him, and when she looked over, he made a gesture as if to pick up a cup and throw it. Xu Lu immediately understood.

"It's alright." The high school student felt a bit moved, tightly grasping Tang Zheng's hand, believing this to be a form of acknowledgment

No one stopped the two of them, as everyone was infuriated by the sleeping Tang Zheng. You have eaten the canned beef, while we are still hungry

"Alright, who else is there?" As Tang Zheng asked the question, he scrutinized Hu Qiong. The girl stood about 1.7 meters tall, with well-defined features and a facial contour that bore a boyish ruggedness. What was most striking were her eyes, which exuded a sense of determination. Individuals with such a gaze typically do not easily change their decisions once made.

"What time is it about?" Qin Yan turned off the television, knowing that Tang Zheng would not be able to sleep. This was the perfect opportunity to bring up the suggestion of looking for food.

Everyone listened intently; indeed, the scratching at the door had ceased. It seemed that the zombies also had their periods of dormancy. As for the latter part of Tang Zheng's question, everyone felt quite awkward and chose to selectively ignore it

"I trust him," Qin Yan asserted with the authority of a chief attendant. After surveying the room, she entered the bedroom carrying a metal box. Her level of trust left the flight attendants feeling deeply ashamed. Hu Qiong bit her lip and followed her inside, while the mature woman Li Xinlan cast a hesitant glance at Zeng Xue before also entering the bedroom

It is as it should be. Hu Qiong nodded and said, "I will go."

Through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the Oasis Hotel suite, Qin Yan has already seen many survivors attempting to escape being cornered by hordes of zombies in various confined terrains, torn to pieces and devoured. Not even inside vehicles is it safe; the relentless and tireless zombies have shown remarkable perseverance. Everyone has witnessed them spend five hours persistently breaking the glass of a bus and consuming all the passengers inside. Not even inside vehicles is it safe; the relentless and tireless zombies have shown remarkable perseverance. Everyone has witnessed them spend five hours persistently breaking the glass of a bus and consuming all the passengers inside

I will go as well. Qin Yan and Zeng Xue raised their hands simultaneously to express their thoughts, while the other flight attendants ultimately lacked the courage, their lips moving several times but unable to speak.

"We can't use that many people; we can't form a proper formation. Are we just waiting to be targets for the zombies?" Lin Weiguo chewed on his beef, coldly assessing these individuals. "Don't think you can take advantage of the situation. Once we are outside, we won't help you. If you drag everyone down, don't blame us for leaving you to feed the zombies."

Tang Zheng glanced at Lin Weiguo, who happened to look over as well. He pointed at the can in the bald man's hand and nodded. Tang Zheng understood that this was a gesture of reciprocity. In fact, the offensive words were exactly what he wanted to say. A person like Kang Songde clearly lacked combat effectiveness; apart from causing trouble, he was of no use whatsoever.

Now everyone understands why Tang Zheng did not choose Zhao Jingye, and this statement also made Zhao Jingye's expression more pleasant, revealing that proud elite demeanor again

As evening approached, the howling zombies on the long street finally quieted down. They either wandered aimlessly or stood still in place. However, to think that they lacked aggression would be a grave mistake. Once a sound was made in a certain area, they would swarm towards it. After biting and killing their target, they would resume their wandering state; otherwise, they would relentlessly pursue their prey.

In order to prevent you from finishing the canned food without working, I have decided to only provide you with the cans after reaching the tenth floor

The torment of five hours, as the flight attendants thought about those passengers who could only remain in the bus, facing the encirclement of thousands of zombies, waiting for death, they shuddered. Even the harsh Zeng Xue could not deny it to Tu Shude; it was truly fortunate to have listened to Tang Zheng's advice to hide in the hotel.

"Tang Zheng, does that statement from this morning still hold? Whoever goes with you to search for food will be the one to eat the beef canned food?" The hot-tempered Hu Qiong did not have the patience for such matters and interrupted Baiguo's question

"Why are those two flight attendants so annoying?" The bald man wiped his mouth and said to Tang Zheng, "Since they don't believe in your character, why do you care about them? With your intelligence combined with the combat power of me and Old Lin, are you still worried about not being able to get through these fifteen days?"

"Didn’t you hear that the three zombies outside have settled down? I said, can you keep it down? What if you attract them again?" Tang Zheng sat up and smiled, "Are you that hungry?"

Aren't you planning to bring the food back? Otherwise, why aren't you letting us go with you? Cheng Chen posed another tricky question, causing everyone to be taken aback, and their gazes suddenly fell on Tang Zheng.

Upon hearing their name called, the high school student paused for a moment, then picked up the M4A1 and stood up, proudly stating, "You have finally recognized my strength; I am not afraid of death."

"You should leave some for Old Lin as well." After Tang Zheng finished speaking, everyone suddenly understood that Lin Weiguo was also going, which meant that the three major forces were now gathered together, making it safer than staying in the room. Consequently, Kang Songde, the first to react, immediately expressed his intention to go, and the maintenance worker also raised his hand.

"If we can't get in, how will we know which room has zombies?" Xu Lu continued to argue, noticing Tang Zheng's restrained anger, she proudly puffed out her ample chest

Of course it counts

However, after this explanation, everyone acknowledged Tang Zheng's plan. About three minutes later, Qin Yan emerged with Hu Qiong and Li Xinlan, their form-fitting black protective suits clinging tightly to their bodies, accentuating their curves. Not to mention Li Xinlan's mature charm, just Qin Yan's full bosom and perky hips, with their pronounced curves, were enough to captivate several men's attention, making one unable to resist the urge to take a bite.

The words of the bald man immediately put everyone on high alert

Zhao Jingye stood up, and after attracting everyone's attention, he elegantly nodded towards Tang Zheng, indicating that he would also go. Subsequently, in consideration of his own image, he added, "Rest assured, I won't eat your canned food; you can keep it."

Zhao Jingye's eyes were also filled with a possessive gaze. Although he knew that Qin Yan was privately known as the most beautiful woman of Nanhang, he never expected her figure to be so impressive. Seeing her smiling and adopting a humble demeanor while speaking to Tang Zheng filled Zhao Jingye with jealousy and a deep sense of loss. Although he was reluctant to admit it, that kid named Tang Zheng had undoubtedly become the leader of this team.

The sound of the glass cup tapping against the coffee table produced a rhythmic noise. Cheng Chen's eyes lit up as he picked up the remote control that a high school student had tossed aside and turned on the television, the volume set quite high

"It has been a pleasant cooperation, but we have run out of canned goods." Tang Zheng extended his right hand, his demeanor very sincere

"Ha, how has everything suddenly become so noble?" The high school student felt a deep sense of discomfort in his heart as he recalled that no one had supported his earlier proposal, while now, everyone was eagerly following Tang Zheng's words.

"How foolish, can't you hear the sound? Just knock on the door, it will surely work." Tang Zheng was truly distressed; this was simply torturous for him, a thankless effort, what was the point of it all

"Tang Zheng, if you don't wake up soon, the water cup is going to hit you on the head." Lin Weiguo, who had been dozing, woke up and, seeing Xu Lu's actions, couldn't help but laugh. "It's about time; we should take action now."

The room fell silent again, as everyone awaited Tang Zheng's response

During this period, the high school students also suggested going to look for food, but Zhao Jingye remained silent. The flight attendants, being self-aware, also saw their suggestion come to nothing.

Hey, you are quite impressive, hetushu.com. Indeed, the bald man had a very good impression of Tang Zheng because of this action.

I, Old Lin, the bald man, the high school student, Qin Yan, and those two volunteer flight attendants, let's get ready; we will depart in ten minutes. " After Tang Zheng finished speaking, he tossed a can of beef to Qin Yan and said, "Go to the bedroom and change into the protective clothing, while the three of you supplement some food.

"Clear out the zombies on this level, can you do it?" Tang Zheng gritted his teeth; this flight attendant was infuriating, having a beautiful face for nothing. He really wanted to smack her. "You surely don't want to be neighbors with zombies, do you? What if a few special infected ones evolve? That would be too dangerous, so we need to eliminate the potential risks in advance"

However, seeing Tang Zheng sleeping soundly on the sofa, they were filled with an indescribable anger. Except for Lin Weiguo, even the bald man dared not sleep. There was no way to sleep with the three zombies outside the door constantly scratching at it.

"You are making it difficult for others," Kang Songde reprimanded Tang Zheng loudly. He had initially planned to finish the canned food and then slack off, looking for an excuse like a stomach ache to avoid searching for more food. It now seemed that this approach would not work.

I left Zhao Jingye for your safety, didn't I? Alright, I will take a step back. Please confirm which doors are locked, lock those that are not, and make a note of which rooms have zombies.

It has been nearly eight hours since we arrived in Los Angeles. Everyone is not only tired but also starting to feel hungry, with the sounds of growling stomachs rising one after another. Fortunately, there is water in the suite, allowing us to drink a few sips to tide us over, but after a while, the hunger feels even more intense.

"I won't give up, just wait and see. But before that, I need to take the opportunity of clearing out the zombies to vent my frustrations on Xu Lu, while you all go and risk your lives to find food for me." Zhao Jingye was driven by desire as he was surrounded by three women in tight outfits, and he couldn't help but cast his gaze on Xu Lu, secretly pinching her bottom. He then looked at Tang Zheng and his group as they left, sneering repeatedly.