Zhong Hanguo had a very mild personality, always smiling at everyone, not competing or grasping for more, not fussing or causing trouble, valuing friends, and emphasizing teamwork. Once he understood his own role, even when facing certain death, he would not shrink back.
He knew that his own retreat
often brought unimaginable disasters to those around him.
he detested Chen Sheng’s behavior.
If it hadn’t been for meeting Lin Fan, he and Ye Qian would surely have died at the hands of the tyrant.
Zhong Hanguo looked at the painfully remorseful Chen Sheng, his expression angry, and still angry, without any change.
He said in a low voice,
"Chen Sheng, you’ve really wasted our trust in you. You’re afraid of dying, so do you think Ye Qian and I are not afraid of death?"
"But why didn’t we retreat? Isn’t it because of mutual trust?"
Zhong Hanguo’s heart was full of grievances towards Chen Sheng.
It was bearable when he couldn’t see it.
But once he saw it, he really couldn’t suppress the urge to explode.
Chen Sheng was filled with regret, "Old Zhong, I really made a mistake, please forgive me this once, I promise I will never be again."
For Chen Sheng, trying to hunt Evolutionary Zombies alone in the apocalypse was definitely not as easy as cooperating with others.
Now, being scolded by Old Zhong, anyone’s heart would feel uncomfortable.
But...just endure it for now.
He knew Old Zhong’s character, honest, friendly, and easy to forgive people; as long as he showed a bit of sincerity, he could definitely let Old Zhong forgive and forget, allowing himself to stay in this shelter.
Afterward, hunting zombies would be even easier to obtain crystals.
Thinking this... Chen Sheng warned himself in his heart, endure it, must endure it.
Guan Hao looked at Chen Sheng, and the more he watched, the more he felt this guy was somewhat deceitful. Over this period of contact, he knew Old Zhong was a good person, honest, kind-hearted, and sincere towards friends.
At the same time, he was somewhat worried.
When a person is betrayed by someone they once trusted, the next time they meet, they often cast a disdainful glance and turn away without a word.
And if they lash out angrily, showing a lot of distress and hurt, it’s often a sign that deep inside, they can’t bear to let go of that relationship. They’re thinking, do you understand how much your betrayal has hurt us?
What’s more frightening is that Chen Sheng was earnestly begging for forgiveness.
This was a very dangerous signal.
No, thinking of myself, Guan Hao, how could I let Old Zhong be deceived by such a scoundrel? No matter what, I, Guan Hao, had followed Brother Chao, and if Brother Chao were here, he’d definitely point at the other person’s nose and curse them out.
"Old Zhong, don’t be fooled by his pitiful act. This guy knows you’re honest and good-natured and is intentionally acting pathetic. People like him are the worst; they trick honest folks. When in danger, they will betray their comrades. And all those crystals you guys work hard to get from the Evolutionary Zombies, he always gets the lion’s share. He’s just setting you up."
"Such people sweet-talk all the time, acting like they’re really good brothers. But when it comes to their interests, they will immediately think of how much they can get and never consider letting you guys benefit."
Guan Hao pointed at Chen Sheng and rattled off a torrent of criticism.
Chen Sheng looked at Guan Hao, his expression still one of pitifulness, but inside, he was already thinking of tearing Guan Hao to pieces.
Didn’t you see I was about to convince Old Zhong? Who the hell are you, daring to sabotage?
Chen Sheng became angry, pointing at Guan Hao and demanded, "Who are you? Old Zhong and I are brothers, good comrades who have fought side by side to the death. What right do you have to barge in and interfere with us?"
Guan Hao retorted, "What’s it to you? Old Zhong is my brother. You really have the gall to show up here. If I were you, I’d have run headfirst into a wall and killed myself rather than appear before Old Zhong who once treated you like a brother."
Having said that, he turned back to Old Zhong.
"Old Zhong, don’t be deceived by this guy. He’s not to be trusted. If you trust him, he might sell you out again."
Guan Hao was afraid Old Zhong would hesitate, for hesitation could lead to betrayal.
As the saying goes, the bystander sees most of the game. Those who can see clearly often know whether a person is fit to be with you and whether they truly regard you as a brother. Yet those caught in the situation often let their emotions sway them, thinking of past events and finding it hard to let go.
Zhong Hanguo patted Guan Hao on the shoulder, "Don’t worry, I’m not a kid. I’ve lived long enough to have experienced everything and won’t be fooled."
"That’s good to hear," Guan Hao said with relief. Then, standing tall, he pointed at Chen Sheng and declared, "Did you hear that? Pack up your pitiful Disguise and roll back to where you came from. Consider yourself lucky, my big brother isn’t here. If he were, he’d definitely send you to Officer Huang to have you thoroughly dealt with."
Getting scolded by Guan Hao ,
Chen Sheng’s face went from pale to green, reminiscent of someone with severe constipation, very unsightly.
"Old Zhong, are you really not willing to give me even the slightest chance? Do you really want to completely break with me? Think about the days of hardship we’ve shared. You’ve just met them; how can you trust them over me and not give me a chance?"
Gazing at Zhong Hanguo, Chen Sheng spoke with a look of sadness on his face.
Guan Hao was a bit nervous, hoping that Old Zhong wouldn’t end up being swayed by the other party in the end.
he saw Old Zhong handing him the shield to hold as he jumped off the rooftop of the store. Seeing Old Zhong leap down, Chen Sheng felt secretly pleased, thinking that he had indeed been persuaded by his words.