Chapter 45 of 100
Chapter 45: The Power of Sausage
13 min read3,292 wordsMature
Zhong Nan looked at Chu Yunsheng in surprise. Throughout his time, there had only been team members who feigned illness to avoid battles, but never one who volunteered to fight every time!
He didn't know what Chu Yunsheng's intentions were, but as the team leader, he felt it was his duty to advise him, hoping that Chu Yunsheng would maintain a consistent fighting strength rather than act on a momentary impulse.
However, Chu Yunsheng was quite insistent, and Zhong Nan eventually gave up trying to persuade him. After all, if someone was willing to fight frequently, other teams would probably be more than happy to have them, so why should he be the bad guy?
When it was time for the meal, after receiving his portion of the food allocated by the school, Chu Yunsheng put away his battle armor. There were people all around, and the bugs couldn't immediately approach, so wearing the armor was inconvenient and made him stand out.
The food was terrible, a mushy mass that couldn't be identified. Fortunately, the team that went on missions received a special allowance: half a sausage, which was already considered a luxury!
Even such simple, almost trash-like food was savored by everyone on the truck, while those below could only swallow their saliva, looking at them with various complex expressions.
Chu Yunsheng always cherished food. In this world, food was becoming increasingly scarce. To survive, he had to face a long and food-scarce future, so he never rejected any edible item.
However, he was a bit happy today, having obtained two full-flame-patterned Yuan Absorption Talismans. If things continued this way, he could get even more of these life-saving talismans!
So, when he was halfway through the mushy food, he couldn't swallow it anymore. He pushed it to Yu Xiaohai, took out a can of beer he had never dared to drink, lit a cigarette, and enjoyed his meal with the half sausage, considering it a relatively luxurious meal.
Apart from food, Chu Yunsheng had also managed to stockpile a lot of cigarettes, of course, with food being the priority. After all, cigarettes couldn't be eaten.
Most of his cigarettes were collected during searches of various supermarkets and tobacco shops, regardless of the brand. Who knew how scarce these items would become in Jinling City?
Beer, cigarettes, and sausages—any one of these could cause a commotion among the surrounding crowd, let alone all three together!
However, no one dared to disturb Chu Yunsheng. He had just fought three red-armored bugs alone and killed them all! Qian Dede had already proudly spread this news. Anyone with a sound mind wouldn't dare to provoke such a formidable figure.
Only Yu Xiaohai dared to take a few sips of Chu Yunsheng's beer. The others could only look on enviously, and some even began to envy Yu Xiaohai.
"Brother Chu!" Qian Dede no longer dared to treat Chu Yunsheng as an ordinary team member. He approached and said, "There's something I want to discuss with you."
Chu Yunsheng grunted, signaling him to continue.
Qian Dede quickly glanced around and lowered his voice, "Brother Chu, there's an underground food processing plant. I used to work there. I've discussed it with Jiang Dadao, and we want to team up and make a run for it."
Chu Yunsheng was taken aback, "Make a run for it?"
Qian Dede nodded, "The food provided by the school isn't enough. This is something everyone does privately. We just went on a mission, so it's not our turn yet. The higher-ups turn a blind eye as long as we return quickly and bring back some food. We'll be rich!"
Chu Yunsheng asked, puzzled, "Why doesn't the school organize food searches?"
Qian Dede looked helpless, "They do, of course! Before you arrived, they organized many searches of large supermarkets and warehouses. Where do you think our food comes from? But in organized searches, all items must be handed over to support the group. The team members don't get much benefit!"
Chu Yunsheng understood. Qian Dede was asking him to join in a private operation. He didn't mind; getting more supplies would be beneficial. He asked, "How do you split the spoils?"
Qian Dede smiled faintly, "There are rules. If we don't encounter bugs, we split it evenly. If we do, whoever contributes more gets more. It's fair and just!"
Chu Yunsheng nodded in agreement, "Alright, but I suggest we avoid too dangerous or distant places!"
Qian Dede patted his chest, promising not to go too far, but couldn't guarantee the danger. He said if there were too many bugs, they would retreat. No one wanted to risk their life for a bit of extra food.
The underground food processing plant was still some distance away. Qian Dede sat next to Chu Yunsheng, speaking animatedly, "Brother Chu, you might not know, but now, not to mention bread or sausages, even a cookie can make a girl willing to sleep with you! What's that look for? Don't disbelieve me!"
"Do you know what extreme hunger feels like? Being killed by bugs isn't the most terrifying; the most terrifying is dying of hunger or thirst! Damn, I'd rather die than experience that again!"
"Brother Chu, do you know how I awakened? That day, I was so hungry I fainted. My whole body felt like I was in the depths of hell, with no strength to move. Fortunately, just as I was about to die, I awakened for no apparent reason!"
Qian Dede became more and more agitated, as if reliving the day of his awakening, his voice slightly hoarse.
Chu Yunsheng handed him the remaining beer, signaling him to drink and not get too excited.
As he interacted with more people, Chu Yunsheng found that almost everyone who was still alive had an indelible memory.
Qian Dede gratefully accepted the beer, his eyes twinkling, and grinned, "Brother Chu, don't you believe me?"
Chu Yunsheng shook his head. He didn't disbelieve. From what he knew, more people had died of hunger than from bug attacks since the dark era began!
However, Qian Dede clearly misunderstood his nod, thinking Chu Yunsheng was skeptical. He smiled mysteriously, snatched the half sausage Yu Xiaohai had saved for last, and said apologetically, "Let me borrow it! I'll show you!"
He stood up, pointing to the crowd outside the truck, "I know these people; they are students from our school's English department. Let me show you the power of half a sausage!"
Qian Dede held up the sausage, almost like he was rallying the crowd, and shouted, "F—ood! F—ood!"
Everyone on and off the truck looked at him, not understanding his meaning, but the half sausage was extremely tempting. The students, aware of what was about to happen, pushed forward.
Qian Dede waved the sausage, turned to Chu Yunsheng and his team with a smile, and then said something that almost made Chu Yunsheng vomit, "Half a sausage, one beautiful girl, who wants to sign up?"
The crowd below erupted in a frenzy. The reserved ones stood still, looking disdainful; those who were so hungry their eyes were sparkling but couldn't resist the temptation of food pushed forward, ignoring whether the girl was beautiful or if it was shameful, shouting, "Me, me, me!"
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