Armored train in the apocalypse

Chapter 175 Outpost
The setting sun, like a rotten orange, was squeezed and driven into a corner by the dark clouds.

The viscous light and acid rain were almost simultaneously applied to the platform's roof.

Light and drizzle fell through the hole, casting dappled shadows on the platform floor.

The last troop carrier has entered the platform in the distance.

As soon as He Jie jumped off the train, he saw a pretty young girl in loose jeans and a gray shirt standing at the edge of the station. Her tense face broke into a smile as she opened her arms.

The girl rushed into his arms like a fledgling returning to its nest.

He Jie couldn't help but frown. "It's so chaotic outside. Why didn't you stay in the carriage? What are you doing running out here?"

The surrounding area was bustling with people. In addition to the more than two thousand people he brought back from the car factory, there were more than five hundred people that Yu Yue brought back from the school. In addition, there were passengers getting off the train for a break, making a total of more than three thousand people in the station alone.

This isn't a station before the apocalypse, and the relationship between the train and passengers isn't exactly harmonious. People's hearts are unpredictable, and who knows what might happen.

We're so worried about you...

He Jie's anger instantly vanished at his daughter's soft voice.

"And I only came out after I saw Hang Ge come back."

He Jie quickly searched through the crowd and soon spotted a figure carrying a sniper rifle slipping into the crowd, muttering under his breath, "Little...bastard."

With his daughter by his side, he changed it to one that wasn't so unpleasant to hear.

"Dad, what did you say?"

"I said my daughter is so good."

The girl lifted her head from her father's arms. "Come home for dinner. Mom borrowed the kitchen temporarily and made lots of delicious food. We're just waiting for you to come home and eat."

He Jie turned around and saw Wan Hao and Lao Yuan waiting beside him. He whispered, "You go back first. Dad has some things to do. I'll be back in about twenty minutes."

The girl glanced at the smiling soldiers around her and nodded shyly.

He Jie first took his daughter back, and then took the two of them to deliver the mission.

After searching around, they finally found Su Huan in carriage 10, who was discussing with Yu Jing and others how to upgrade the train. Hu Shuo was also beside him at that moment.

Wan Hao and his companion were genuinely surprised to see Su Huan, who had long hair draped over his shoulders and looked incredibly young.

When they arrived, they thought that the train conductor might not be a physically strong person, but he was definitely a shrewd, ruthless, and decisive individual.

But I never expected him to be such a lazy young man with a smile.

After Su Huan finished speaking, He Jie reported on the process and results, and then turned to introduce the two of them.

"Is this the big boss who deals in shipping?"

Looking at Su Huan's habitual fake smile, Wan Hao couldn't help but feel a chill run down his spine.

He boasted that he had met many people, but he had only seen this kind of temperament in those ruthless armed leaders in South Asia.

In short, it's evil.

Having navigated the business world with ease, he had seen many fake smiles.

But Su Huan's fake smile is just a habit. Whether he's angry or sad, he's used to wearing this elusive smile.

Even when he's laughing, his calm eyes are scrutinizing you from head to toe.

They made no attempt to conceal their indifference.

Wan Hao immediately stepped forward, bowed slightly, and gave a respectful yet courteous smile. "You flatter me. It was only after meeting the train conductor that I realized what true heroism is. The tactical skills of your soldiers are ten times better than the special forces I saw in South Asia back then. In particular, Captain He's imposing presence with his two guns was truly an eye-opener!"

Flattery will get you everywhere, but it always sounds different when it comes from different people.

Hu Shuo, standing to the side, was the most moved.

A wealthy businessman in his late forties, almost fifty, had to bow and scrape before a man in his twenties, even using honorifics.

To be honest, if he were in his position, he wouldn't have said such a thing.

Su Huan paused for a moment, then curled the corners of his lips into a smile.

Although it's a bit cheesy, it feels pretty good.

'Perhaps we should cultivate two individuals like Lao Ai and keep them by our side.'

There are so many people on the train now, but not a single one has flattered the train conductor. Yu Jing and her mother couldn't do such a thing.

Even Xiao Linxi won't do; that girl can only pretend for a short while.

As for roughnecks like He Jie and Lao San, forget about them. If they dare to yell at him when they get angry, they're just destined to be thugs.

Standing to the side, He Jie somehow felt that Su Huan had just given him a disdainful look.

Seeing that there was nothing more for him to do, he hurriedly went back to be with his daughter.

I wonder what that brat Qu Hang is up to. He can't stay away from home for too long.

Seeing that Su Huan didn't speak, Wan Hao knew it was time to show his value, so he quickly took out a leather notebook from his suit pocket and handed it over with both hands.

"Over the years, I have built twelve large warehouses around the world, storing massive amounts of supplies, as well as various shipping routes. I also have some heavy machine gun production lines and even finished artillery shells, all of which are stockpiled in overseas warehouses."

Seeing Su Huan's gaze sweep over the notebook, he lowered his voice and added, "In addition, I have a large stock of building materials in Shun'an, which may be of some small help to the train conductor."

Professor Ma and Director Xu, who were all used to this scene, waited in silence.

"Is Mr. Wan's business very large?"

Not understanding why Su Huan suddenly asked this question, Wan Hao still nodded, "I have some reputation, but there are too many big players in the shipping industry, and I'm just a small fry."

Su Huan, however, was thinking about something else entirely.

Wanhao may not be as big as the Steel Council, but they are about the same size. Why haven't they received any news about the apocalypse?

What criteria did that mysterious mastermind use to select these "early bird" survivors for the apocalypse?

This standard may hold the most fundamental secret to the end of the world.

But there's no need to rush. As long as you keep heading north, these things will eventually come out of hiding.

The most important thing now is to upgrade and modify the trains in preparation for the upcoming flood season.

Su Huan said with a hint of seriousness, "I need to use the train manufacturing base in front of me tomorrow, and then stay in Shun'an for a while to upgrade my trains. If you can get the more than two thousand workers outside to cooperate, I can grant you the right to exchange trains according to the passenger standards."

Wan Hao was secretly pleased. Although he didn't know what the exchange privileges for the train were, his intuition told him that he had made the right bet.

He gently tugged at the old man next to him.

Old Yuan repeatedly assured him.

Watching the two leave, Su Huan looked at Hu Shuo beside him and said, "Have He Jie make another trip after he finishes eating to see if there are any building materials we can use, and bring them all back."

"Understood." Hu Shuo noted the matter down and then asked, "What should we do with the workers outside? The train is already full."

Su Huan walked to the window, and someone immediately opened the metal blinds to give the train conductor a good view.

The station, which carries 3,000 people, is very quiet.

The greasy-haired survivors gathered in small groups, exchanging information with the passengers on the bus.

Every now and then, he would let out a couple of exclamations.

Some people huddled together, pulled out two decks of cards, and started playing enthusiastically, but the stakes were no longer sheets of paper that smelled of ink, but a piece of candy or a cookie.

Those with families look slightly more presentable, either embracing their loved ones or whispering with their children.

It was as if they wanted to say everything they had to say in their entire lives.

The lonely man, without family, huddled by a concrete pillar, staring blankly at the crowd.

Su Huan remained silent for a long time before speaking softly.

"Have the second brother lead the combat team to clean up the station thoroughly, leaving no hidden dangers in any corner. Build dormitories for the workers. This platform will be our outpost in Shun'an from now on."

……

As soon as Su Huan gave the order, the entire armed train crew, including the passengers in the back carriages, sprang into action.

The combat team had already conducted an initial search of the station, shooting down all the threatening zombies and evolved beasts.

This time the search was much more thorough, including restrooms in corners and abandoned train carriages...

Ensure the entire platform is safe.

(End of this chapter)