Infinite Ebullience
Chapter 404 - 36: Ghoul’s Spring Offensive and Reduction in Forces

Chapter 404: Chapter 36: Ghoul’s Spring Offensive and Reduction in Forces

The commanding officer’s adjutant had long coveted the Duangang Bar’s ability to make money. After allocating two percent of the supplies to Tang Zheng, he seized it completely under the charges of disrupting law and order. After refurbishing, the bar was reopened in such a rush that even the blood on the dance floor had not been cleaned up.

However, the wasteland adventurers have quieted a lot in the past few days, waiting for the situation to stabilize. No one knew if Group Leader Tang Zheng would lose his temper because the spoils of war were stolen. That guy didn’t seem afraid of the Steel Council at all. Therefore, the ambitious adjutant was met with tragedy.

The young soldiers were infuriated. After receiving Tang Zheng’s order not to cause trouble at the bar, they still felt resentful. They would still go to smash the place up when it was quiet late at night. Throwing a few rocks and splashing some dung was feasible. As a result, the front of Duangang Bar was always filthy, forcing pedestrians to detour.

The value of two percent of the supplies was six thousand bottle caps, which made Tang Zheng very satisfied. It was also enough for him to squeeze into the third tier of living, but he still chose the second-tier cave dwelling.

This meanwhile raised Tang Zheng’s reputation by an extra notch. People believed that he was a leader who relished in enduring hardships with his team members, hence the number of wastelanders inquiring about joining his team multiplied.

The next morning, the noisy voices echoed from early on. Everywhere were well-prepared wastelanders, they were temporary soldiers recruited by the Council, ready to deal with ghouls in their hunting period.

"Group Leader, the earlier we set off, the earlier we will encounter the ghouls. If they are all taken by others, we will have to hunt far from the gathering place, which will be very dangerous." The Young Soldiers’ leader respectfully stood by Tang Zheng’s side, taking the initiative to explain the reason why wastelanders get up early.

At the moment, 120 teenagers aged between 15 and 16 were huddled on both sides of the street, all under Tang Zheng’s command. After robbing Duan Gang Mercenary Corps, Tang Zheng had enough firearms to arm them. In fact, if he sold the firearms and ammo clips, Tang Zheng could collect enough 10,000 nuclear bottle caps to go home. However, after seeing those four missions on the bookstore’s notice board, Tang Zheng decided to take a major gamble.

"Get up, quick, line up." Six captains were constantly running on the streets, shouting loudly in anger, kicking those sleeping bastards who were still clasping their arms.

In the rooms, most of the people were still in a daze, complaining about the cold even with blankets wrapped around them, and murmuring curses in their sleep talk.

"Li Meilian, Liu Yue, distribute the food to the young soldiers." Now that he had helpers, Tang Zheng certainly wouldn’t do it himself. Lu Fan on the other side was examining the physical condition of the children.

Although it was just a piece of bread, the young soldiers were already moved to tears. In the wasteland, only the upper-class could afford breakfast.

"Eat it all, don’t save any, there’s more at noon." Upon seeing some children stuffing the food into their arms, Lu Fan promptly stopped them. How could they fight without strength?

"Group Leader, we’re here." Old Pavel showed up. Besides those four older subordinates, there were more than 20 wastelanders. They, having seen the young soldiers eating bread as well, had their eyeballs ready to burst out in envy. For a moment, the whole street was filled with sounds of their envious swallowing noises.

"Such a great treatment." A wastelander pulled Old Pavel’s sleeve, urging him to speak.

"Group Leader, they want to join you." Old Pavel nodded and bowed, swallowing a mouthful of saliva. "They are all my friends, absolutely trustworthy."

"If anyone attempts to run away or slack off in a fight, I’ll kill you. Do you have any objections?" After getting a positive response, Tang Zheng asked Li Meilian to give them a portion of the food.

These twenty or so wastelanders immediately straightened their backs, puffing up in pride as if they felt superior.

"Group Leader, can I get a weapon from you? My gun is too shabby." A wastelander, with his mouth full of food and enviously eyeing the weapons in the children’s hands, came up to Tang Zheng, asking with a grin.

"First squad." Tang Zheng had just spoken two words when the young soldiers all stood up. The muzzles of their guns were pointed at this guy. The four closest children pounced and kicked hard at his knees. This sly guy fell on his knees with a thud. Just as he was trying to argue, two rifle butts hit him in the mouth, and blood mixed with broken teeth came spewing out.

"Don’t overstep your boundaries. If you want a weapon, exchange it with your performance." Tang Zheng gave the wastelanders a hard glare, then looked at Old Pavel, "I’m giving you face, don’t disappoint me."

Old Pavel grinned, turned his head, and glared fiercely at the men, thinking they were too overbearing. But there was no other way. In the wastelands, they dreamt of taking advantage all the time.

Half an hour later, Tang Zheng led the team to depart. When they were on the second level they ran into Gao Wei who had been waiting there.

"How come? That lad doesn’t want to join the group?" Tang Zheng noticed that Old Gao had a bit of a black eye and asked, "Did you guys have a fight?"

"That bratty boy, totally infatuated by those two female models, doesn’t even listen to me." Old Gao sighed, "I’ve made you laugh."

"Those models came back because of jealousy." Qin Yan walked up to Tang Zheng, "During that time, the female models had a conflict, and another left, only to return when she couldn’t survive on her own."

"That lad sure knows how to enjoy, he has both ladies!" Gao Yu murmured. However, he didn’t envy him, since those two models who left weren’t attractive. He was just frustrated that Qin Yan seemed to have a thing for Tang Zheng.

"Let’s go. It’s getting late." Tang Zheng was unconcerned. What he valued was Old Gao’s experience, not the young soldier."