Rotting Land: Survive

Chapter 628 - 617

Faced with Wenquan Xin's question, Old Zhao was somewhat troubled. He originally didn't want to discuss the farce orchestrated by Liu Yunpeng with everyone.

Firstly, this matter would blindly increase their hostility towards Liu Fugui, which is unfavorable in the current situation.

Secondly, this issue also involves Wang Qiang's dignity, as Wang Qiang has always been someone who values face.

If this matter were to be exposed, people would inevitably gossip in private, which is a common trait among people here. Old Zhao knew it was unavoidable, so from the moment he entered the room, he tried to avoid mentioning Wang Qiang and Yang Xue.

But ultimately, he couldn't escape Wenquan Xin's persistence.

Since Wenquan Xin had stirred up everyone's curiosity, it would be difficult for Old Zhao to continue hiding the truth. The latter realized that avoiding the issue would only make things worse.

People might start baseless speculation, and eventually, it could lead to a mob harassing Wang Qiang and Yang Xue like paparazzi.

If it develops to that extent, the problem would become truly serious.

Thus, knowing he couldn't avoid it, Old Zhao began a narrative that lasted several minutes. Despite being forced to explain, he skillfully avoided hurtful words.

Even though Old Zhao intentionally downplayed the sharpness of the story's episodes, it still enraged the survivors who heard it.

It's understandable, Liu Yunpeng's actions today were indeed very hurtful, and any rational person would find it unacceptable and express indignation upon hearing them.

As someone who was quite close to Qiang Zi and often joked with him, Wenquan Xin didn't have the same composure as others. He immediately started cursing without holding back:

"Damn it, this ungrateful bastard Liu Yunpeng, we really were blind to escort him back to the factory. How dare this bastard humiliate our Qiang Zi like this! Damn, if we had known this bastard was such a wretched piece of filth, we should have thrown him out to feed the zombies from the start! No! A scumbag like him shouldn't have been born in the first place!"

Without a doubt, Wenquan Xin's curses were quite ugly, but in the living room, no one felt he was vulgar. On the contrary, his angry curses voiced everyone's emotions. Thankfully Liu Yunpeng wasn't present, otherwise, he would certainly have been skinned and thrown into the zombies by the survivors.

Because his actions today completely violated the team's tolerance threshold.

His mistake was that while insulting Yang Xue, he also cursed Wang Qiang.

Who is Wang Qiang? He is not like Yang Xue, who has only been at the villa for a few days.

You can insult Yang Xue, but you absolutely cannot use the same method against Wang Qiang, who has been through life and death with the survivors in the villa.

Their survival up to now, the food they eat, the clothes they wear, everything can be said to be stained with Wang Qiang's sweat and blood.

Moreover, Wang Qiang is one of the team members who has participated in the most external actions.

So even though everyone usually treats him with a joking demeanor, Wang Qiang holds a significant position in their hearts.

Old Xu can fully understand the anger everyone feels, but life must go on. Venting and complaining won't solve any practical problems.

He is the most qualified to speak on this, considering in the past, hundreds of lives in the stadium were lost due to his mismanagement.

After that, if Xu Renjie had indulged in self-blame or focused solely on cursing and resenting Dai Sha and his group, he might not be dead but definitely out of his mind.

"Alright, concerning Liu Xiaopeng's insults towards Qiang Zi and Yang Xue, I'll find an opportunity to make amends for them. For now, everyone disperse. Those with duties hurry back to your posts."

As soon as Old Xu gave his instructions, Wenquan Xin immediately dragged his chair and moved next to him:

"I say, Old Xu! No matter what method you use, we must help Qiang Zi fight back! Liu Yunpeng is too damned wrong! He lacks discipline! I say, let's see if we can arrange to meet that kid, I'll give him a good lesson!"

Old Xu just felt a headache. His previous words were only to end unnecessary discussion, and he hadn't planned on doing anything to Liu Yunpeng.

After all, the factory's power is evident, and in these times, wanting to stand up for someone relies not only on words and heated passion, which is clearly insufficient.

Look at Liu Fugui's side, in terms of defense, they have tall walls; in terms of resources, their reserves are abundant; in terms of manpower, they are definitely stronger; regarding weapons, although currently unclear, logically such a large factory with Liu Fugui's shady background certainly has firearms, a fool wouldn't believe otherwise.

Besides, even ignoring all the above, just dealing with Liu Fugui's cunning tactics is already not a simple matter.

So under such stark disparity in strength, wanting to harm his precious son is simply getting your head kicked by a mule!

Nevertheless, Xu Renjie could understand Wenquan Xin's sentiment. He patted the latter's shoulder and sincerely replied, "Don't worry, Wenquan, I'll make sure to find a way to help Qiang Zi vent his anger. However, our primary task right now is to handle the raiders. Judging by the time, I guess those bastards should be rested and recovered enough. I believe they'll soon make a comeback. We must focus our efforts on preparing for their return, understand?"

To this, Wenquan Xin nodded. Though he was furious about Liu Yunpeng, it didn't mean he couldn't prioritize. So after hearing Old Xu's advice, he nodded in agreement, "Yes, Old Xu, you're right, I understand! But I still insist, Qiang Zi is my brother! Anyone insulting him insults me. So one way or another, that little bastard Liu Yunpeng, I'm determined to teach him a lesson!"

"Absolutely, and besides, Wang is not only your brother; he's our brother too. Facing this kind of bullying and insults outside, we're not going to sit idly by. As for Liu Yunpeng, when the right opportunity comes, I'll definitely teach him properly, let him understand how to live!"

"Alright!" With Old Xu's assurance, Wenquan Xin stopped dwelling on the matter, said farewell to him, and went straight to his assigned guard spot. (To be continued. If you like this work, please vote for recommendation tickets and monthly tickets on Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please read on m.qidian.com.)