Apocalypse - Evil Shelter System

Chapter 209: That's the Way It Is!

"Oh, by the way, Captain Ke, you and your brothers should rest well. Tonight, I'll have my men take you to Jiangcheng City to get the supplies you need," Alex continued with a cheerful smile.

"What... what?!" Ke Wenhua was completely dumbfounded this time. "Alex, what do you mean? Didn't we agree before that as long as we handed over the tanks and heavy weapons, you would provide us with ammunition and food? How can you... how can you..."

The rest of Ke Wenhua's words were forcibly held back.

However, deep inside, Ke Wenhua was furious! Alex had spoken so nicely before, and now, he not only refused to give them any supplies but also wanted them to immediately go out and collect resources!

Wasn't this forcing them into a deadly situation?!

"Huh?" Alex innocently looked at Ke Wenhua and said with a hint of grievance, "I told you before that as long as you handed over the tanks and heavy weapons, we would provide you with the corresponding supplies. But you didn't agree at that time!"

"You said you needed to consider it, and after you left, I immediately changed my mind. Luckily, you didn't agree back then; otherwise, I would have been at a loss."

Alex patted his chest with a look of relief, then his expression turned serious as he continued, "Just now, the zombie tide was approaching, and we had no choice. We couldn't bear to watch you guys die, so we took you in to help you withstand the zombie tide. But our conditions have changed. Your tanks and heavy weapons are now the qualifications for you to enter the shelter and escape.

Exchanging these tanks and heavy weapons for a secure shelter, letting us help you withstand the zombie tide – that's already a good deal for you. Now you still want us to provide supplies, isn't that a bit too much?"

Upon hearing Alex's words, Ke Wenhua was suddenly speechless. According to Alex's logic, there was indeed no fault. Exchanging these weapons for their lives was obviously a good deal. Moreover, if the zombie tide really came, not only would their weapons be useless, but their lives might also be at stake.

Thinking about it this way, it seemed that Alex was at a disadvantage, and they were the ones who benefited.

"But... but... but the zombie tide didn't come!" Ke Wenhua gritted his teeth with anger in his heart, almost wishing to slap himself twice.

If only he had insisted a bit more just now! Everything would have been negotiable once the zombie tide receded.

Even if things didn't work out, agreeing to Alex's demands earlier would have been better. At least they could have obtained a large amount of supplies and ammunition.

Now, they had handed over their crucial heavy weapons and tanks for nothing, and they trapped themselves in Alex's territory, completely surrounded.

Ke Wenhua was on the verge of tears!

"Captain Ke, your statement is not accurate. We didn't know whether the zombie tide would really come, did we? If the zombie tide really came and it was a powerful one, wouldn't we be at a loss? It's better to leave you in the front to attract the zombie tide.

It's better than letting you in, and we have to face the powerful zombie tide on our own," Alex began persuading Ke Wenhua with a logical argument.

"According to the situation at that time, we were indeed at a disadvantage. But who knew the zombie tide would retreat? It's like a business deal. When I bought something from you, it was worth 1000. After you sold it to me, suddenly its value increased to 10,000. Should I still pay you the original price?

Besides, you were the one begging me to let you in urgently. Now you want to go back on your word. Is that reasonable, Captain Ke?"

Seeing Ke Wenhua involuntarily nodding, Alex continued to persuasively and reasonably say:

"In the current post-apocalyptic world, even the landlords have no surplus food. Inside our shelter, resources are scarce, let alone ammunition. Who would find such crucial and non-renewable combat supplies excessive? If I unreasonably give away such important supplies to you, won't my subordinates curse me to death? As a battalion commander, you should understand my position, right?

It's not easy for anyone, Captain Ke, what do you think?"

"Well... it seems to make sense..." Ke Wenhua awkwardly swallowed a mouthful of saliva, suddenly feeling that what Alex said was quite moral, and he even felt a bit grateful towards Alex.

After all, in such a perilous situation, Alex took the risk to take them in, which was already very kind. If the zombie tide really came, it was evident that Alex and his group would face greater risks. If the zombie tide was more powerful, they might suffer heavy losses.

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Such a selfless act was indeed commendable.

Asking for a share of their precious supplies and ammunition now seemed a bit too much.

"That's right!" Alex didn't give Ke Wenhua time to think. He slammed the table and said firmly, "I'm providing you with the shelter now. The women and the injured among you can rest peacefully here, and I can even arrange for someone to watch over and protect them. As for the men among you, you should pick up weapons and go collect supplies for the injured and the women!

Relying on others is unreliable; you, as brave warriors before, should still be able to use your own hands to find supplies, right? Are you still men?"

"Of course! Definitely! We're all real men who have crawled out of the fires and shed our blood in life and death situations. Naturally, we can rely on our own hands to find the supplies we need!" Ke Wenhua suddenly became a bit anxious.

While he might not get too excited about other things, implying that he wasn't a man was hitting a sore spot for him. How could he not get worked up?! Although he might be a hero for three seconds, he could still hold out for a few seconds! Three seconds – that still counted as being a man!

"All right! Captain Ke is indeed a hero. So, tonight, I'll have our materials collection team guide you to a newly opened, very secure large shopping mall. You can go and find the supplies yourselves. Take whatever you want!" Alex slammed the table heavily, generously patting Ke Wenhua's shoulder and making a decision for him.

"Thanks a lot, Alex! I'll go back and get ready. Tonight, we'll go find supplies on our own. Only by doing it ourselves can we have enough to eat and wear! Alex is right – us men should rely on ourselves! Relying on others or mountains is unreliable; relying on people, they might run away." Ke Wenhua nodded seriously, his eyes filled with determination.