??50: 38 chapters Invitation
50: 38 chapters Invitation
The two were discussing plans to head out when they had just changed clothes, and soone knocked on the door.
“Mr.
Song, Miss Gu, sorry for the intrusion.”
The visitors were bundled up tightly, but when Song Zhao opened the door, they pulled down the scarves covering their faces, and to his surprise, it was Chu Guodong from downstairs, who was recovering from his injuries, and Zhao Rui, his teammate who was on shift to take care of him today.
Chu Guodong’s injuries had not fully healed yet.
At this mont, he leaned on a crutch with his left hand, lightly resting on Zhao Rui.
“Mr.
Chu, is there sothing you need?” Song Zhao asked, puzzled.
“Mr.
Song, won’t you invite
in to sit?”
Although Song Zhao was reluctant to let unfamiliar people enter his ho, he stepped aside and opened the door, considering Chu Guodong’s appearance and that he too had suffered injuries for the sake of the people of City C, “Mr.
Chu, Mr.
Zhao, please co in.”
Upon entering, Chu Guodong imdiately felt the warmth of the room, unlike the freezing temperature outside.
In the harsh winter of minus 60 degrees Celsius, their ho still managed to maintain the most suitable temperature for humans.
He wasn’t wrong; this family of three indeed had so capabilities.
The two were discussing plans to head out, had just changed clothes, and were interrupted by a knock at the door.
“Mr.
Song, Miss Gu, sorry for the intrusion.”
The visitors were bundled up tightly, but when Song Zhao opened the door, they pulled down the scarves covering their faces, and to his surprise, it was Chu Guodong from downstairs, who was recovering from his injuries, and Zhao Rui, his teammate who had taken the shift to care for him today.
Chu Guodong’s injury hadn’t fully healed.
At that mont, he leaned on a crutch with his left hand, resting lightly on Zhao Rui.
“Mr.
Chu, is there sothing you need?” Song Zhao asked, puzzled.
“Mr.
Song, won’t you invite
in to sit?”
Although Song Zhao didn’t really want unfamiliar people in his ho, seeing Chu Guodong’s condition and rembering his injuries were for the sake of the people of City C, he stepped aside and opened the door.
“Mr.
Chu, Mr.
Zhao, please co in.”
Upon entering, Chu Guodong imdiately felt the warmth inside the room, starkly different from the outside.
In the harsh winter of minus 60 degrees Celsius, their ho still managed to maintain the most suitable temperature for humans.
He knew he wasn’t wrong; this family of three indeed had so serious capabilities.
“With conditions like these, there isn’t much with which to accommodate you two, but please, have so water,” Gu Yanzhi said, placing two cups of hot water in front of them after they had changed into slippers and settled on the sofa.
She then sat down on the adjacent couch.
At this ti, hot water was considered the highest form of hospitality.
Many households, in an effort to save on heating supplies, would drink the water as soon as it thawed out without waiting for it to boil.
Chu Guodong and Zhao Rui didn’t hesitate; they held the cups in their hands for warmth but didn’t drink.
From climbing up to the 14th floor without gloves, their fingers had gone sowhat stiff with the cold.
“Mr.
Chu, Mr.
Zhao, is there sothing you need?” Gu Yanzhi asked directly.
“We ca here to ask if you two might consider enlisting in the military.
As you know, the national situation is severe, and we are critically short-handed.
We plan to start recruiting in City C to join in maintaining daily security, rescue operations, and other tasks,” Chu Guodong said straightforwardly, without beating around the bush.
“I am aware of your abilities from these past days, and we really need talent like yours.
I would like to invite you and your brother to join our Squad 532.”
Living in Building 10 for just under 10 days was enough for everyone in Squad 532 to recognize who the real pillars of the building were.
It was rare to have neighbors with such a positive atmosphere like in Building 10.
Since the apocalypse began less than three months ago, they had seen too many instances of neighbors, relatives, even husbands, wives, fathers, and sons turning against each other over trivial resources.
Building 10 was unique in that everyone conducted their own affairs calmly but united over serious matters—a very rare sight.
One could say that on one hand, the residents of Building 10 were morally sound, and on the other, Zhang Shu, the building leader, perford his duties effectively in communication and other aspects.
Most importantly, Chu Guodong noticed that the residents seed confident and unafraid, a confidence that stemd from the least interacted-with family of three who lived on the top floor.
Through indirect inquiries made during joint operations with Building 10’s ice-breaking squad, Chu Guodong learned that the family of three had high combat abilities, an essential factor in chaotic tis.
This had sparked Chu Guodong’s interest in their talents, hoping to have them join Squad 532.
Of course, the city’s plan to start recruiting wasn’t just talk; higher-up leaders were indeed planning this as external support was limited.
After hearing Chu Guodong’s intentions, Gu Yanzhi and Song Zhao exchanged a look before Song Zhao spoke, “Mr.
Chu, we appreciate the invitation and understand your intentions, which indeed surprised us.”
Song Zhao paused, then continued, “We are grateful for your invitation, but at the mont, Zhizhi and I have no plans to join the military.
We know you have made great sacrifices for the country and hold that in high respect.
However, at this ti, Zhizhi and I just wish to live our peaceful life, so please understand.”
“As for Yan Lin, I will let him know, but we will not interfere with his decision.”
“Thank you both,” Chu Guodong responded, not fully giving up hope, “If you ever decide to change your lifestyle, feel free to contact .
The door of Squad 532 is always open for you.”
Keeping the conversation open ended acted as a safeguard in case their thoughts changed, as talents like theirs were rare and getting a head start was beneficial.
It would be advantageous if they thought of him first when they decided to serve the country or join the military.
“And as for Mr.
Xiao Gu, please pass the ssage that we welco his participation as well,” Chu continued, ensuring to cover all bases.
While he hadn’t recruited the two skilled individuals, gaining a teammate with high combat capabilities was still gratifying.
From interactions between the team and Gu Yanlin, it was evident that Gu Yanlin was skilled, at least better than one-third of the mbers of Squad 532.
However, he was indeed inexperienced in life, lacking social experience, and leaned heavily on his sister and brother-in-law.
“Of course,” Gu Yanzhi nodded.
“If you two wouldn’t mind, I would still very much like to beco friends,” Chu Guodong said, extending his right hand as he prepared to leave.
Setting aside other factors, these two were indeed worthy of friendship.
“Of course, we would also be happy to have you as a friend,”
Song Zhao and Gu Yanzhi were indeed willing to make another friend, as Song Zhao reached out and gave a firm handshake.
“Now that we’re friends, just call
Dongzi from now on, and don’t keep calling
Mr.
Chu—it’s uncomfortable,” Chu Guodong said, shedding his previously polite deanor.
He was naturally easygoing.
Even when he first joined the military, he was known as a troublemaker by his commanders.
It was only now, as a leader, that he needed to present himself differently.
“And you can just call
by my na, Zhao Rui,” Zhao Rui added with a smile, seeing that everyone was on the sa page.
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