Chapter 63

Chapter 63

The brother was named Li Ming, while the sister was named Li Hui.

They had felt that staying in the city would become increasingly dangerous, so they took the risk and arrived at a more remote location.

They had hoped that being in a more secluded area would be better, perhaps even finding a rescue base.

However, they were disappointed to find that there were indeed fewer zombies than in the city, but all the supplies, just like those in the supermarkets, were completely depleted.

When they arrived at Chen Luos place and saw the supermarket within the villa area, they initially felt relieved.

However, their hopes were shattered when they entered and found nothing. They searched through two villas but couldnt find any water. They didnt dare to drink tap water.

They had a small amount of food, so they werent hungry.

However, it had been almost a day since the last time they had water, they were desperate to find some.

Their lips were already chapped due to dehydration.

Li Hui, the younger sister, heard some noise coming from Chen Luos place and decided to come and take a look.

As they approached, even though they werent hungry, they couldnt help but salivate at the sight of the braised pork on the table. The aroma of the dish was simply irresistible.

Li Ming struggled to avert his gaze from the braised pork and the chilled cola on the table.

The cola had been chilled by an ice manipulator with ice-based abilities. After all, cola had to be enjoyed chilled to have a soul.

As the others looked at Li Ming, who had suddenly appeared, he managed to force a smile and said, Sorry for the intrusion. Do you have clean water? I can trade it for food.

If you want something, you cant expect to get it for nothing.

Chen Luo nodded and said, Shu Yun, bring two bottles of mineral water.

Upon hearing that there was water available and Chen Luo agreeing to the trade, Li Mings face relaxed, and he smiled with relief.

He went back to the car and brought two packets of instant noodles. After hesitating for a moment, he also grabbed two ham sausages.

When Shu Yun looked at him, as if considering whether to make the exchange, Chen Luo shook his head and said, Shu Yun, next time you can make such decisions on your own.Read latest chapters at nov(e)lbin.com Only

She was a sensible girl, but perhaps a bit too cautious.

Shu Yun nodded and agreed to the trade.

Li Ming quickly took the water, opened one bottle, and handed it to his sister before opening one for himself. He couldnt help but take a sip.

Chen Luo observed this and silently nodded, finding their character to be decent so far.

But what does it matter if they have good character? Why should I care about them?

Chen Luo didnt give Li Ming and his sister a chance just because he was in a good mood.

It was necessary to recruit people, an essential task.

If he encountered capable individuals, why not accept them?

Currently, Chen Luo had thirty people with him. Was that a lot? Not at all.

It was too few. In the apocalypse, people died, and the mortality rate was high. Three months later, Chen Luo had no idea how many of the people around him would still be alive.

Chen Luo wouldnt support anyone for nothing. Once the zombies evolved to Level 1, they were required to go out and kill zombies to obtain crystals.

If they didnt recruit people, how could they handle encountering teams of hundreds or even thousands of people in the future?

Previously, recruiting was inconvenient, the main reason was that survivors hadnt experienced the harsh realities of the apocalypse yet.

Take Shu Yuns group, for example. If they had been recruited right at the beginning of the apocalypse, do you think they would have cooperated obediently?

Could they be relied upon to work and carry things yesterday? Forget about it.

Are they as cooperative now because of strong command?

Yes, that could work, but it would create a barrier and some resentment.

If the survivors could be trained by the apocalypse, why should Chen Luo do everything himself?

Is it not good for me to be the good person while letting this world be filled with bad people?

Now, its finally time to reluctantly accept new members.

However, it doesnt mean that just anyone will do.

Firstly, they must be willing to follow orders, and secondly, they need the courage and strength to kill zombies.

Once they pass both criteria, Ill have Rice sense their intentions to ensure more certainty. If Li Ming and Li Hui were to die at the hands of zombies without completing the mission or demonstrating their abilities, Chen Luo wouldnt feel any regret.

Im not asking them to face ten zombies at once. Its already quite simple, something anyone with hands can handle.

PS: Originally, I was planning to introduce Mi Ling first, but upon reflection, its not the right time for that natural progression. Besides, pushing Mi Ling to the forefront would evoke overwhelming sadness and tears, given her character.

Then the protagonist would provide comfort, and the sister would console her. Just thinking about writing such a plot gives me a headache; its quite clich. I can imagine that you would also criticize such a storyline, so I decided to change the order.

Introducing Mi Ling later makes a difference. The sister is mature and emotionally resilient.

In addition, I have planned out the epilogue of this book, and I know how to write the whole book. Many plot points are already in my mind, but connecting them smoothly without seeming forced is a bit chaotic.