Infinite Ebullience-Chapter 52 - 34 Preparing for Rain Part 2

52: Chapter 34 Preparing for Rain (Part 2)

52: Chapter 34 Preparing for Rain (Part 2)

Kang Songde hid in the corner of the elevator, suppressing his anxiety.

He wasn’t satisfied with the current harmony among the group members.

Him being in terrible shape, not even able to outrun a stewardess and being utterly useless to the team put him in a precarious position.

Before any danger appears, he could survive off the scraps, but when the team would face mortal danger, he would be the first one to be abandoned as he was at the weakest link of the team.

“I need to change this situation and improve my position in the team.” Act as an adviser?

In his bureaucratic career, Kang Songde excelled.

However, being in a Los Angeles overrun by zombies and with Tang Zheng, a college student with far superior skills, who seldom made any mistakes, he didn’t have room to contribute.

“Damn, is it so hard to find a fool these days?” Irritated that he had no control over the team, Kang Songde was drowning in frustration.

Even in a dog-eat-dog world, the strength is needed to acquire everything.

He promised himself that if he ever made it back, he would take better care of his body through more workouts.

“I noticed that the gear of the Nazi Zombies has changed.

They’ve traded their Mauser 98Ks for MP38s, and they are carrying more ammunition.

I suspect that they might become stronger next time.” Reflected on the shiny elevator wall was the ambiguous faces of everyone.

Tang Zheng was looking at it while disclosing his latest observation.

Unexpectedly, everyone seemed calm.

Zeng Xue was even discussing with others about what special dish they should prepare for the next meal.

“No worries, your rope tactics are very useful.

We would have moved by the time they burst onto the balcony and find us.

It’s very safe.” Pang Meiqin seemed very relaxed.

The stewardesses also nodded in agreement, showing no concern at all.

“The zombies might evolve, and we need to observe more in the next few days.” Qin Yan added, although her comment did not cause any reaction.

“With our wise leader Tang Zheng, what do we have to fear?” The bald man intended to flatter Tang Zheng, yet he got unanimous approval from the stewardesses.

Indeed, everyone enjoyed a period of tranquility.

If there weren’t thousands of zombies surrounding the Oasis Hotel, they could almost forget the danger and mistake this as an exciting exotic tour.

Amid palm trees of Los Angeles, the clear blue sky, fluffy white clouds, and the glittering beach in the distance, the city still showcased its beautiful scenery under the summer sun.

People had nothing to do.

The stewardesses even brought lounge chairs up to the rooftop to suntan after Zeng Xue found some sunscreen.

Of course, men were not allowed to join them.

The maintenance worker and the bald man were scavenging in the suite, seemingly trying to claim all belongings there.

After pestering Qin Yan for two days, Zhao Jingye finally gave up after getting scolded by her and went to lick his wounds with Xu Lu.

Kang Songde kept his cool attitude and tried to have personal conversations with others, but everyone apart from the maintenance worker had no patience to listen to his blather.

Tang Zheng had no spare time to relax.

He had many things to do.

He took half the day to move boxes filled with canned tuna and purified water buckets onto the bus, even siphoning out a tank of gasoline from a car.

Then, he started hunting police zombies, collecting their equipment.

This time, the operation was not compulsory but voluntary.

Once the stewardesses confirmed Tang Zheng was not joking or testing them, they cheered and went about their ways.

Naturally, Kang Songde and Zhao Jingye were not interested.

The maintenance worker seemed hesitant, but Tang Zheng dismissed him.

“What are you trying to do?” Lin Weiguo could not understand Tang Zheng’s intentions.

He believed that he could now ask Zhao Jingye to serve as a free laborer, and the latter would not refuse.

“I don’t want to reveal the secret of the seeds.

Well, and I want to use this opportunity to kill zombies and collect seeds.

If they see the seeds, it would be hard to explain.” Tang Zheng took out a golden seed and handed it to Lin Weiguo.

“Isn’t this the jade stone you found on the first day?” Lin Weiguo checked the seed but did not see anything unusual.

“I used that one.”

“Used it?

How?

Did you eat it?” Lin Weiguo asked curiously, making a swallowing gesture, then handed the seed to Qin Yan.

Receiving the beautiful jade with a halo around it that resembled a miniature Saturn, Qin Yan’s eyes sparkled with fascination.

Women have always had a weak spot for stunning gemstones.

“This is a golden seed.

When activated, it can imbue humans with a special ability, which also enhances physical strength and agility.” Pointing at Li Xinlan, who was holding a firefighter axe, Lu Xun laughed and said, “Lin Wei, you might not be able to beat her now.”

“You’re joking.” Lin Weiguo didn’t believe it.

But before he could finish, he closed his mouth, because he felt the cold coming from beneath his feet.

Trying to move, he realized he couldn’t lift his foot.

He looked down in surprise and was taken aback.

“What’s happening?” Qin Yan was also startled as she saw a layer of ice climb up Lin Weiguo’s feet, reaching up to his calves, freezing him solidly in place.

“That’s the power of the Seed.” Li Xinlan made the ice layer disappear, saying, “Sorry about that.”

“That’s really amazing.” Lin Weiguo shook his hand to show he did not mind.

He looked at Li Xinlan with curiosity and then at the Seed in his hand, asking, “If I activate it, will I also get a similar ability?”

Tang Zheng nodded.

She saw Lin Weiguo was eager to use it, but stopped at the last moment and tossed the Golden Seed back.

“What’s wrong?” Li Xinlan asked, puzzled.

“Worried that Tang Zheng is deceiving you?”

“Don’t misunderstand.

The favor is too great, and I can’t repay it.” Lin Weiguo’s words instantly won the affection of Li Xinlan and Qin Yan.

Facing temptation yet remaining firm, that’s what a real man would do.

After all, everyone knows that one more power would substantially increase the chances of surviving in this deadly game.

“Am I such a petty person?” Tang Zheng retorted, then tossed the Seed back to him.

“I’m serious, give it to Qin Yan.” Lin Weiguo handed the Seed to Qin Yan.

He knew that since Tang Zheng brought this mature woman here and revealed the secret of the Seed, he was not intending to withhold it from her.

“I believe Tang Zheng should have prepared another one for me.” Qin Yan’s beautiful eyes fixed on Tang Zheng.

Laughing, she said, “But unfortunately, I don’t want it either.

Tell me how to get a Seed.”

“It’s very simple.

Kill zombies and get Seeds, although the chances are quite small.” Tang Zheng didn’t insist.

She’s a very confident woman and won’t easily accept others’ favors.

“So you called us here to bait zombies?

Don’t worry, I’ll keep it a secret.” Qin Yan’s smile blossomed.

She knew that although Tang Zheng didn’t explicitly say it might have been his intention.

“Talking to smart people is always a pleasure.

But we’re not baiting zombies, we’re playing whack-a-mole.” Tang Zheng distributed the firefighter axes to everyone, instructing them to dig holes in the hotel lobby floor.

“When the time is right, I will reveal this to everyone else.”

“You can kill zombies by digging a hole?” Qin Yan was puzzled.

Lin Weiguo, on the other hand, had no such reservations and was already starting the work.

“With the help of Xin Lan, zombie baiting has become much safer, but there’s an even safer method.” Tang Zheng left them hanging.

“You’ll find out tomorrow.”

Before they knocked off in the evening, the stewardesses showed some interest and came over to have a look.

Unfortunately, seeing them just digging holes, they lost interest.

After swinging the axes a few times enthusiastically, they found an excuse and left.

Zhao Jingye and Kang Songde also came by.

They were worried that Tang Zheng’s small group might be doing some extra stuff without them.

However, seeing them dig holes, they were utterly disappointed.

“You guys are simply wasting your effort.

Do you actually think those zombies will just walk into the hole?

How naïve.” Kang Songde stood there, hands behind his back, giving off the air of a leader inspecting the grassroots work.

“Even if you’re digging a hole, you should be doing it on the main street.”

Zhao Jingye didn’t utter a word.

He didn’t think Tang Zheng was just shooting in the dark.

He couldn’t guess what the latter was planning to do, and he wasn’t humble enough to inquire about it either.

At dinner time, Pang Meiqin squeezed her way over to Tang Zheng with a pot, serving him an extra spoon of stewed beef as a privilege of a cook, asking him about the purpose of digging holes.

“You all will know tomorrow.” Tang Zheng ate the beef with a spoon and complimented, “It’s delicious.”

……..

Thanks to the book friend ‘Wu Wang Ru Lai’ for the reward.