Chapter 89: Chapter 81: Welcome New Members

“A bowl of instant noodles has about 500 calories. I ate two bowls in the morning, which is enough for my day’s energy needs. But considering there’s training later, I might as well top up a bit.”

Zhong Xiaoshan chimed in from the side, similarly stashing a half-eaten Snickers bar back into her bag.

This only made Tan Huajun feel even more awkward…

“Yes, yes, haha, I ate three bowls of instant noodles myself, that’s 1,500 calories, enough, enough.”

Zheng Xinyu gave a mischievous smile, picked up her Snickers bar, and while looking at the nutrition label, said, “Sister Tan, this bar alone has 300 calories. You also ate quite a lot of chips earlier, plus the milk, you’ve consumed over 2,500 calories!”

“Did I eat that much? Well, then I better train hard later!”

Zhang Su overheard the three women’s chat and promptly gave his input.

“I, um… okay, okay, I’ll train, I’ll lose weight.”

Tan Huajun remembered she indeed promised to lose weight, so she didn’t say much but gazed mournfully at the wrapper in her hand.

“Brother Su, you drink the milk, I don’t like it.”

Lu Yubo indicated that Zhang Su need not save the milk for him.

“If I want to eat more, I’ll get it myself. Whatever the distribution is, that’s what it is.”

Zhang Su wasn’t about to take advantage of the situation, nor did he need to. As he said, in this temporary little team, it’s only natural for him to eat more. The others would even be willing to let him have more because he was both the muscle and the brains of the group!

“Really, no need. Milk gives me diarrhea, I’ve been like this since I was a kid.”

Lu Yubo said earnestly.

Seeing that Lu Yubo wasn’t joking, Zhang Su didn’t insist further. He turned and took a pack of sausages from his backpack, handing it to him: “Don’t eat too much if you’re not hungry, save it for an emergency.”

Then he took another sausage and handed it to a visibly upset Tan Huajun.

“No, no, thanks, Brother Su, I’m already full.”

Tan Huajun waved her hands repeatedly, feeling quite embarrassed.

“Eat it, losing weight isn’t a quick thing, just train earnestly.”

Zhang Su gently placed the sausage into Tan Huajun’s hand.

Zheng Xinyu and Zhong Xiaoshan exchanged a subtle glance, transmitting some strange information, secretly wondering if Zhang Su had taken an interest in women of a certain age.

If Zhang Su knew what they were thinking, he’d probably give them both a good scolding.

After Tan Huajun nimbly finished eating the sausage, Zhang Su casually asked, “So, Technician Tan, are you planning to stay here or come with us? There are certain privileges in food distribution for technical personnel.”

Given the current situation, enticement was naturally more effective than intimidation.

“Huh?”

Tan Huajun, who was savoring her meal, suddenly heard Zhang Su’s question and her face showed a complex expression.

“Brother Su, I’m really afraid of dragging you guys down, but I do want to go with you. After all, leaving Qin City with you guys gives me hope to meet up with Lanlan and my dad. Here…”

Tan Huajun looked around, patted the bag she brought from the gas station, and smiled wryly, “Even with this little bit of food and drink, how long can I last? In the end, it’s just waiting to die.”

“Exactly, Sister Tan, just come with us. Physical skills can be developed with training. Three years ago, back in my hometown, I was afraid to even kill a chicken. Look at me now, killing zombies is no different from killing chickens!”

Lu Yubo seemed quite proud of his bravery, puffing out his chest high.

“Xiaobo, how old are you exactly?”

Zhang Su casually asked.

“Nineteen, why, Brother Su?”

Lu Yubo answered swiftly.

“Nothing…” Zhang Su just asked casually, then turned to Tan Huajun once more and said, “Old Tan, give me an answer, oh, by the way, if you come with me, there’s also the chance to meet Old Wang!”

Mentioning Old Wang made Tan Huajun smile awkwardly. The big brother who first showed her some warmth in the apocalyptic world was someone she missed greatly. She nodded solemnly, earnestly saying, “I’m willing to listen to Brother Su and follow you. I’ll contribute all the strength I can. I hope everyone won’t dislike me.”

While Tan Huajun was making her solemn vow, Zhang Su used the Insight Label on her.

[Gluttonous][Tenacious][Precise]

“Precise!”

Zhang Su immediately noticed the last label above Tan Huajun’s head, indicating that her earlier zombie kills were not just luck, but indeed she had exceptional talent.

Tenacity was certainly a positive trait, and as for gluttony, well, everyone has their hobbies…

“This is quite the formal occasion, haha! Xinyu, take out the wine. Today we welcomed two great generals, worthy of celebration.”

Zhang Su was very pleased, not only because the challenge was completed but also because both Lu Yubo and Tan Huajun were valuable team members, and indeed the team needed more people!

He believed that in time, even Tan Huajun, who looked chubby now, would grow because she had sufficient talent.

“Oh my gosh, Brother Su!” Lu Yubo exclaimed when he saw Zheng Xinyu actually took out a bottle of Feitian Moutai, eyes shining brightly, “This kind of wine, Brother Dong doesn’t even use to entertain regular guests, and I actually get to drink it? Haha, awesome!”

“Two or three thousand per bottle, but taste-wise, it’s just alright, as you said, it’s used for banquets, who drinks this stuff themselves! Alright, everyone gets a bottle… just a cap, as a gesture!”

This sudden change made Lu Yubo’s smiling face fall, the small bottle cap barely half an ounce, gone with a sip, not even enough to cover his tongue, he reckoned even an uncle checking for DUI couldn’t get a reading from it!

“Welcome to the team!”

“Welcome, welcome.”

Zheng Xinyu and Zhong Xiaoshan symbolically took a tiny sip.

While inwardly, Lu Yubo complained about the little amount of wine, but when it was his turn, he took the cap carefully, ensuring no drop was wasted as he poured it into his mouth, then delivered a bunch of basic words, with the central thought being gratitude for everyone’s care.

Zhang Su felt the harmonious atmosphere in the group, and in a good mood, downed the capful, laughing, “Great, once we’ve all shared a drink, we’re one family now. No betrayal, no abandonment!”

“No betrayal, no abandonment!”

Everyone followed Zhang Su, putting their hands together and chanting the brief yet sacred slogan earnestly.

Handing the cap back to Zheng Xinyu, Zhang Su looked at Tan Huajun, smiling, “Old Tan, didn’t you participate in any sports training before, like shooting or archery?”

Tan Huajun didn’t understand why Zhang Su was asking this and shook her head in confusion. “I’ve been a bit chubby since I was young, always looking to slack off in gym class, and shooting or archery, those are sports for the rich, I never even saw them in school.”

Zhang Su nodded thoughtfully, realizing through Tan Huajun that many people actually have unique talents, but unfortunately, due to various reasons, they never connect with their areas of talent, leading to a lifetime of mediocrity.

“Alright, rest a bit, and get ready to start training! Xinyu, Xiaoshan, make sure Old Tan doesn’t slack off!”

The two women laughed and nodded, feeling that with new members, life was now getting more interesting.

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