The Meeting Room

Huan Chu stood by the large conference room's spacious floor-to-ceiling windows, faint footsteps and whispers gradually coming from outside the door, indistinctly, indicating that some people were starting to leave. In the winter, the days are short, and it's already past 8 o'clock, but there is only a faint light in the eastern sky.

The morning star that can still be seen above the head seems to be three points more brilliant, and the half-moon hanging in the west is gradually fading, while the Jade Rabbit is gradually dimming.

Huan Chu's thoughts had already drifted away. In this apocalyptic world, there were too many things for him to ponder, one after another, constantly appearing in his mind. Some things are beyond negotiation, even with someone to discuss with.

For example, the "brain nucleus" that disappeared from his body.

Since Lin Tianhao dug out that marble-like thing, Huan Chu has been keeping it close to him without paying too much attention to it. He is not the kind of person who would bravely sacrifice himself for science, so naturally he would not foolishly swallow that marble, and sometimes he even vaguely suspects that it is just a normal marble accidentally swallowed by a monster.

Just when he was about to forget about it, it popped up and saved Huan Chu's life. At this moment, quietly recalling the scene when the power surged in his body, he remembered the feeling of something piercing through his chest at that time.

People tend to forget pain, and Huan Chu is no exception. He had forgotten the excruciating pain that felt like ants gnawing at his heart all over his body, only remembering the warmth gradually spreading from the melting marble inside him at that moment. Warm and cozy, just like soaking in a hot spring, very comfortable.

After a fierce battle in the warehouse, he also checked his body and found no trace of being pierced in the chest. If it weren't for the sudden disappearance of the marbles during the mission handover at the guerrilla headquarters, Huan Chu would have even thought that the pain and the bone-piercing sensation were just a figment of his imagination.

Normally, if someone suddenly discovers something drilling into their body, they would panic. At that time, Huan Chu was the same, but as the day passed, he found no lingering effects except for the constantly surging power within his body.

And for some reason, without any explanation, Huan Chu just had a vague feeling that this bead had completely melted into his body, flowing quietly with his blood throughout his whole body, and couldn't be taken out even if he wanted to.

In the end times, no one knows if they will be able to see the sun tomorrow. Huan Chu has always been the type to live in the moment and enjoy the present, so he decided to stop worrying about the mysterious beads and started thinking about the future.

In the blink of an eye, as if the weather suddenly changed, a blazing red sun burst through the layers of white clouds, dyeing the entire sky a fiery red. The warm light shone on Huan Chu, bringing a sense of comfort.

Bang bang bang~

Someone knocked on the mahogany door of the conference room.

"Come in." "

The footsteps were gentle yet firm, revealing the character of the owner. It could only be Ye Hongbo who was approaching.

Strategist Ye walked up to Huan Chu with a folding fan in hand, bowing his head as he explained, 'Boss, I just met Miss Lin who said you were heading to the conference room. I thought we hadn't finished discussing yesterday's matters, so I came to find you.' "

Huan Chu responded with a grunt, waved his hand, and led Ye Hongbo to a resting area in the corner of the meeting room. He pointed to the sofa on the side and said, "Sit." "

Huan Chu naturally wouldn't tell Ye Hongbo about the mysterious beads, not because he didn't trust him, but because he was afraid that he would worry unnecessarily and affect his work in the team. What he wants to discuss with Ye Hongbo is naturally how to deal with the issue of the bounty hunters.

As long as Gu Chengyi is not removed for a day, Han Chu will feel uneasy every day, worrying about the issues in the hotel and unable to fully unleash his potential.

Huan Chu curled up his whole body on the sofa, rubbing his temples and said, "You know about what happened yesterday, right?" "

Ye Hongbo folded the folding fan and replied with a focused expression, "I understand." "

Huan Chu still did not open his eyes: "What do you think, speak up." "

Since his worries from yesterday had become a reality, Ye Hongbo had already pondered over it and came to the same conclusion as Huan Chu: "The timing is not right." "

Huan Chu let out a sigh and said, "Yes, the timing is not right..." "

Ye Hongbo naturally sensed the displeasure in the boss's tone. Although he knew that Huan Chu was not an impulsive person, he couldn't help but continue to analyze, "Although our strength is now on par with the Hunter Gang, the 'momentum' is not in our hands." "

"Power?" "

The overall situation in the world depends on the hearts and minds of the people within the entire base. Although we have received some support from the locals to a certain extent, the fact is that outsiders still have the upper hand in the base. If we launch an attack on the headhunters now, we may be mistaken by outsiders as local forces wanting to declare war on them again... "

Huan Chu raised his eyebrows and said, "So they will gather together to fight against us?" "

Ye Hongbo nodded, "This possibility is very likely." "

Before, Huan Chu had always analyzed issues based solely on the balance of power between the enemy and us, and had never thought about this.

Ye Hongbo is right. Although the Hunters Guild does not represent the entire outsider force, their Gun Sword Battalion, as the largest guerrilla force composed of locals, has already been subtly labeled as a local force.

Acting impulsively can easily trigger panic among outsiders. In the face of declining local support, it will be difficult for the Chongjian Group, which has become a target of public criticism, to protect itself, let alone talk about development.

At the thought of being engulfed in the vast ocean of people's war, even the calm and composed Huan Chu couldn't help but feel his eyebrows twitching.

Ye Hongbo had a plan early on. Although the boss didn't ask, he was very tactful and spoke up first. After all, the relationship between him and Huan Chu is not like that of Zhuge Liang and Liu Bei. He was not invited by Huan Chu with three invitations, but rescued from the sea of corpses.

To put it nicely, the relationship between the two is that of a boss and an employee. To put it bluntly, the relationship between the two is that of master and servant, and Ye Hongbo naturally has no position to play tricks.

Actually, I think the key to breaking the deadlock lies in pulling one side and pushing the other. "

As soon as these words were spoken, Huan Chu's heart immediately became as clear as a mirror. The one who drives needs no introduction, and the one who rides is naturally from the Wolf Pack.

After a moment of contemplation, Huan Chu finally spoke: "Wang Pengfei?" "

Ye Hongbo smiled and said, "Yes, it is Wang Pengfei." "

Wang Pengfei, like Ye Hongbo and Huang Yao, was also one of Huan Chu's childhood playmates. However, unlike Huang Yao and others, he did not stand with the locals during the big fire, but instead persuaded a group of friends to join the Wolf Pack. Although it did not play a decisive role, it dealt a huge blow to the local forces.

The locals in the Yellow Blaze and Gun Sword team don't hate him to the core, but they still look down on this traitor. Unlike Huanchu and Yehongbo, as the leader and strategist of the team, they cannot make decisions based on personal preferences like other members. Instead, they need to lay everything out on the table and carefully weigh the pros and cons.

What's the latest news about the Wolf Pack? "

Yeh Hongbo naturally would not let go of any movements of the two major forces in the base. He had already sent spies in various ways, and even bought several moles within the two teams.

No need to feel incredulous. In this last days, the lower-ranking members joining the guerrilla army are just trying to make a living, there is no loyalty to speak of. That is, the Gunblade Corps, recruited members are mostly accompanied by their families, which reduces the possibility of betrayal by the members.

Like most of the outsiders who came to County W alive, they were mostly single men who could feed themselves without starving their families. They had no handle in the hands of the platoon leader. Ye Hongbo threw out a few packs of instant noodles and quickly became the insider of the Gun Sword Battalion.

Therefore, when Huan Chu asked this question, Ye Hongbo knew that the boss approved of his plan. He confidently replied, "He Jin has not made any major moves during this time, just occasionally sending out a few men and horses to search for supplies in the distance." However, during this time, Gu Chengyi temporarily gathered the manpower of the headhunters in exchange for his promise. Now, the Wolf Pack seems to be gaining some power in the base. "

"Hmph, I'm afraid Gu Chengyi has figured something out, right?" Huan Chu shook his head, adding three more points to his evaluation of this opponent.

Ye Hongbo was taken aback: "What?" "

Huan Chu saw the dullness in Ye Hongbo's expression, which did not seem fake, and couldn't help shaking his head. This military adviser is excellent in all aspects, especially in the handling of details, which is impressive. Paying attention to the identity of the local power of the Gun Sword Battalion is clear evidence. Intelligence analysis and overall control of the situation ultimately fell short.

But if Ye Hongbo has already thought of everything, why does he still need to be the leader of this group?

Huan Chu smiled faintly and said, "Tang Zihao, that guy, wants to seize power?" "

Seeing Ye Hongbo still confused, Huan Chu patiently explained, "First, they granted us the privilege of direct passage, then they sent someone to deepen the conflict between us and the bounty hunters, and now they have sent a gift of 1000 contribution points. What is the purpose of all this? "

Ye Hongbo suddenly realized: "Is it to support a force that can compete with the Headhunter Gang and the Wild Wolf Group?" "

Huan Chu clapped his hands and said, "Exactly!" It's just to build up the Gun Sword Team and compete with the other two factions for recruits, weapons, and territory! If there are only two external forces, they will eventually fight each other due to internal conflicts. If we were to support such a local force, especially by showing favoritism towards the military, how would He Jin and Gu Chengyi react? "

"They will think that we have already sided with the military in exchange for support. Then, as long as one of them joins the military, the other will have no choice but to follow in the footsteps of Tang Zihao?" "

Huan Chu nodded, but Ye Hongbo still missed a key point: "In order to make these two guys who have fought their way up in the apocalypse with pride and arrogance sincerely join us, Tang Zihao must demonstrate the strong military power." How to display? It's useless to fight zombies, you have to grab them and beat them up hard! "

"The one who gets shot is always the leader of the most powerful faction in the base." Ye Hongbo stood up suddenly from the sofa and said, "So, Gu Chengyi's contraction of power is not to keep He Jin out of the loop, but to shift the military's focus onto the Wild Wolf Squad?" "

Yes. Huan Chu's smile was somewhat eerie at the corner of his mouth, and he was about to continue speaking when there was another knock on the door outside the meeting room.

Luhao's steady voice came into Huanchu's ears: "Boss, there's someone named Wang Pengfei downstairs looking for you." "

Speak of Cao Cao, and Cao Cao arrives. "

Huan Chu and Ye Hongbo looked at each other and smiled.