Chapter 17: Chapter 17: Making a Deal

Wang Hao’s eyes were fixed on the gun in Brother Wolf’s hand.

He had a strong desire for guns.

Even though he had a crossbow, a bow, and even a mini hand crossbow and a steel ball slingshot.

But in terms of deterrence and portability, none of these could match a handgun.

If he had a handgun, he would feel more confident.

“Wang Hao, don’t get cocky. You’ve killed so many people, you’re doomed.”

Zhou Chenggong looked at Wang Hao, gritting his teeth as he spoke.

He had thought this trip was a sure thing, but it almost ended in total annihilation. Even he himself was seriously injured, and whether he could survive was uncertain.

He wished he could swallow Wang Hao alive.

“I don’t know if I’m doomed, but you’re probably close to it.”

Wang Hao casually picked up a pack of chips from the coffee table, tore it open, and started crunching away.

Brother Wolf and Zhou Chenggong both instinctively swallowed a mouthful of saliva.

These doomsday days, although they had food, it was barely enough to stay alive.

Being full was out of the question.

After such a long “journey,” they had just expended a lot of energy, especially Zhou Chenggong, who was also seriously injured and had lost a lot of blood.

Now both of their stomachs were growling with hunger.

Plus, with the cold weather, their body heat was constantly being lost, and they desperately needed food to replenish their energy.

“Old classmate, how about making a deal?”

Seeing their shabby appearance, Wang Hao found the chips in his hand even more crispy and delicious.

“A deal? At this point, you still want to negotiate?”

Zhou Chenggong found it somewhat amusing.

Isn’t it already a fight to the death?

“Why not talk? After all, we’re both still alive, aren’t we? As long as both sides are alive, negotiation is possible!”

“What do you want to negotiate?”

Brother Wolf asked in a deep voice.

Compared to Wang Hao, they were at an absolute disadvantage now.

If they continued like this, they would either freeze to death or starve to death.

Brother Wolf no longer fantasized about taking over Wang Hao’s house and supplies.

He just wanted to get out alive.

With his skills combined with the gun he had, he wouldn’t starve to death.

So he wanted to talk.

“Simple, leave the gun in your hand behind, and I’ll let you go. I’ll even give you some food.”

Wang Hao laid out his conditions.

He really wanted that gun.

He also didn’t want Brother Wolf to waste any more bullets.

Without bullets, the gun wasn’t of much use anymore.

“Do you take us for three-year-olds?”

Brother Wolf snorted coldly, and Zhou Chenggong’s face was full of resentment.

The handgun was their only means of counterbalancing Wang Hao at the moment.

If they handed over the handgun, Wang Hao could attack them without restraint.

At that moment, they would lose even their last shred of hope.

Wang Hao shrugged.

He had no intention of further negotiation.

He didn’t expect to succeed in one go anyway.

After all, he was not in a hurry, the ones who were anxious were Zhou Chenggong and Brother Wolf.

He got up and brought over the hot pot.

Arranged all kinds of ingredients.

Not only various kinds of meat and dumplings, but also precious fresh vegetables.

Zhou Chenggong and Brother Wolf’s eyes were both fixed on it.

Their throats moved, gulping down mouthfuls of saliva.

Their stomachs rumbling even louder.

With a feeling akin to being clawed at by a hundred claws.

They wanted to eat!

Extreme hunger drives people to lose their rationality.

In times of famine, many people would eat clay knowing it could kill them, just to die with a full stomach.

Brother Wolf clenched his fist.

Forcing himself to suppress his desires.

And Zhou Chenggong bit hard on his lips.

But they could only hold back temporarily.

They were not hungry enough yet.

In another day or two, they might be desperate enough to eat anything.

“What do we do?”

They both looked at each other.

They had to come up with a solution.

If they dragged this on, their situation would only get worse.

Especially Zhou Chenggong, his wound was still bleeding, and he felt himself growing weaker and weaker.

Even though he had called for help, by the time anyone got there, he’d probably be gone.

They began whispering to each other.

Wang Hao didn’t care about that, continuing to eat his hot pot undisturbed.

Thinking about the mutation that would happen later.

Right now, the time is three in the morning.

Tomorrow would be the mutation.

Although he didn’t know exactly what the mutation would be, it would definitely be disastrous.

Brother Wolf and Zhou Chenggong just staying outside would probably not end well.

But to be safe, it would be better to deal with them today.

After all, treasures would be descending on the rooftop.

If these two ended up taking them, it would be quite awkward.

“Wang Hao, let’s talk.”

About an hour later.

Zhou Chenggong finally spoke.

“Sure! You say it.”

Wang Hao swallowed the piece of meat in his mouth and nodded, signaling him to continue.

“I have two clips here. You give us some food, and I’ll throw you one clip.

Then you let me leave first, and once I’m safe, Brother Wolf will put down the gun and leave. When he reaches a safe distance, he’ll drop the other clip.”

Zhou Chenggong revealed the plan he had discussed with Brother Wolf.

The plan, overall, was not overly harsh, saving a lot of haggling time.

For them, the sooner this was resolved, the better.

It was still dark, and with the cover of darkness, even with a night vision scope, it would be difficult for Wang Hao to target them. By daylight, things would be much easier.

So it was better to leave before dawn.

“Oh?”

Wang Hao looked at Brother Wolf in surprise.

This plan posed significant risks for Brother Wolf.

Wang Hao could easily shoot him when he put down the gun and then go pick up the other clip.

It seemed Zhou Chenggong had promised him something.

It made sense, considering it was a matter of life and death, Zhou Chenggong had to offer something substantial.

Earlier, he had seen them using their phones, probably doing a transfer.

“First throw one clip onto the rooftop, and I’ll give you food.”

Wang Hao didn’t haggle, the other side had already given way.

Couldn’t really expect them to put down the gun and walk away, right?

“We want vacuum-packed food.”

Brother Wolf stated his requirement.

Clearly, he was afraid Wang Hao might poison the food.

“Okay!”

After Wang Hao’s affirmative reply, Zhou Chenggong handed one clip to Brother Wolf. Without saying a word, Brother Wolf threw the clip onto the platform.

After flipping through a tablet a few times to confirm the clip’s location, Wang Hao nodded, got up, put some food into a plastic bag, and threw it out the window at the back of the villa.

Brother Wolf stuck to the wall, quickly retrieving the supplies.

The two immediately started devouring the food ravenously.

They were starving.

They also needed to replenish their energy.

If it weren’t for this, they wouldn’t have negotiated with Wang Hao at all.

Brother Wolf stayed to keep Wang Hao in check with the handgun, letting the injured Zhou Chenggong leave first.

Then he could try to escape, the chances of getting away weren’t small.

After a meal, Zhou Chenggong put on his backpack and, despite the pain, headed outside.

During this time, Brother Wolf kept a close eye on Wang Hao.

To prevent Wang Hao from shooting Zhou Chenggong.

“Negotiate?”

Wang Hao looked at Brother Wolf, asking tentatively.

“What do you want to negotiate?”

Brother Wolf frowned, his eyes full of caution.

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