Chapter 120 – Trouble at the Camp

Volume 2: Battlefield Between Two Worlds

"Welcome home!"

Sun Aotian was stunned by Hu-Ge's actions and tone!

He had expected a violent confrontation, but instead, it was… this?

Hu-Ge released Sun Aotian and walked toward Wen Yu.

"Brother Wen Yu, I've heard your name from Fei-Ge many times. Seeing you today, you truly are exceptional! If my useless son were even half as capable as Younger Brother Wen Yu, I wouldn't have to worry so much."

Hu-Ge sighed with emotion, his eyes filled with apparent sincerity.

His form of address naturally shifted from "Brother Wen Yu" to "Younger Brother Wen Yu."

"Allow me to introduce myself. I am Zhang Wenhu. Welcome back, Younger Brother!"

Zhang Wenhu extended his right hand toward Wen Yu, his face beaming with smiles.

Wen Yu looked Zhang Wenhu up and down.

To be honest, the gesture was quite rude and carried a heavy air of provocation.

However, Zhang Wenhu's expression didn't falter. If anything, the humility in his smile only deepened.

Wen Yu slowly reached out and shook Zhang Wenhu's hand, which had been held out for nearly ten seconds.

"I'll only be staying here for a few days. I hope Hu-Ge can look after us during that time."

"Of course, of course!" Hu-Ge replied, his face full of smiles.

His reaction caused Wen Yu's evaluation of Zhang Wenhu to rise several notches.

This man truly lived up to the name Hu-Ge-he was a real Smiling Tiger.

"Linzi, have the kitchen prepare a meal and open two bottles of good wine. Today is a day of great joy, with Younger Brother Wen Yu and Younger Brother Aotian returning."

Hu-Ge turned and gave orders to a burly man standing nearby. He then made a respectful "after you" gesture toward Wen Yu and led the group into the Camp.

It was as if Hu-Ge had been the Boss of this Camp all along.

Yet, Wen Yu and Sun Ruixing could find nothing technically wrong with his behavior.

"A real talent. This guy is a real talent!" Sun Ruixing shook his head and sighed.

By now, the three of them understood exactly what had happened.

Hu-Ge and that man, Linzi, were outsiders.

After arriving at the Camp, a power struggle had naturally ensued. Whether it was through force or other means, the outcome was clear.

Zang Pengfei had submitted, and the Camp had a new leader.

That was the result.

Regardless of the methods used, it was obvious that this Hu-Ge's temperament and strength far surpassed those of Zang Pengfei.

"He is indeed a talent. But what does that have to do with us?" Wen Yu asked indifferently after hearing Sun Ruixing's comment.

Sun Ruixing thought for a long time before eventually shaking his head.

"Actually, not much. No matter who the Boss is, they'll have to be respectful toward you."

That was the reality. With Wen Yu's strength on display, anyone would have to provide the best food and wine to host him.

Even if Wen Yu were to say, "I want the position of Boss of this Settlement," a man like Hu-Ge would likely step down without a second word.

"By the way, after resting here for two days, I'm heading back to Mudanjiang City. Are you coming?"

Wen Yu spoke without looking back, his voice loud enough for everyone nearby to hear.

"Yes, I'm coming with you!"

It was Sun Ruixing who spoke. Among these people, he was the only one Wen Yu was willing to bring along.

After everything they had been through, Wen Yu had finally accepted Sun Ruixing.

This was a comrade-in-arms one could entrust their life to, and a fairly capable teammate as well!

After all, Wen Yu had high standards. Meeting someone like this made him consider the idea of finding a teammate this time.

Upon hearing Wen Yu's words, a flash of relief and realization crossed Zhang Wenhu's eyes.

What Zhang Wenhu feared most was Wen Yu seizing power. Given Zhang Wenhu's temperament and disposition, he never looked down on anyone. From the moment he first saw Wen Yu, he understood that Wen Yu's strength far exceeded his estimates.

He was not someone to be trifled with!

Moreover, the information revealed in Wen Yu's sentence was definitely more than just that.

…

They were back at the Small Restaurant where the High Command usually dined, but this time, the personnel had changed slightly.

Zhang Wenhu respectfully yielded the seat of honor to Wen Yu. Sun Ruixing sat to Wen Yu's left, while Zhang Wenhu sat to his right.

Wen Yu looked around. Not many of Zang Pengfei's original core subordinates were missing. In truth, even if a few were gone, Wen Yu wouldn't have cared much.

He hadn't bothered to remember their faces anyway!

Besides Zang Pengfei's original group, there was also Linzi and a pale-faced youth.

Looking at the boy's age, he seemed to be around the same age as Sun Aotian.

"Let me give you a brief introduction. This is my good brother, Li Shanlin. And this is my humble son, Zhang Lifei. Sigh, seeing how Lifei is about the same age as Young Brother Aotian, yet the gap in their strength is just too vast!"

Zhang Wenhu joked with a smile, then continued.

"It's rare to have such a joyous occasion. Come, come, let's have a drink first. This Old Brother will drain his glass first as a gesture of respect!"

After speaking, Zhang Wenhu raised his glass of white liquor and downed it in one go!

Wen Yu took a light sip just for the sake of appearance.

"Mm, the liquor is quite good."

Wen Yu could tell the quality of the drink.

"I'm not boasting, but I brought this back from the countryside. It's been aged for twenty years!"

Zhang Wenhu said immediately after finishing his drink.

Meanwhile, Li Shanlin kept proposing toasts to Sun Ruixing.

Under the mediation of these two, the atmosphere became very warm.

"Right, Lifei, come and toast your Uncle Wen Yu!"

After two drinks, Zhang Wenhu spoke to Zhang Lifei.

"Uncle Wen Yu, I've heard of your great name for a long time. Your nephew toasts you!"

Hearing his father speak, Zhang Lifei immediately stood up, respectfully poured Wen Yu a drink, and tilted his head back to drain it.

Wen Yu didn't want to lose face for this group of "smiling people," so he took another sip.

Then, Wen Yu looked up and glanced at Zang Pengfei beside him.

"Fei-Ge, what's going on? Won't you explain? This Younger Brother is still quite confused."

As soon as Wen Yu said this, the previously lively dining table suddenly went silent.

"I should be the one to explain."

Hearing Wen Yu's words, Zhang Wenhu set down his wine glass.

Wen Yu looked at Zang Pengfei, who had his head lowered, then at Zhang Wenhu, who was waiting for his response, and nodded.

"It goes like this. My son, Linzi, and I are originally from the countryside below Chaihe Town. When the Apocalypse came, I was lucky enough to obtain something. Here, it's this."

After Zhang Wenhu finished speaking, he pulled out a piece of Parchment and handed it to Wen Yu.

As Wen Yu took the Parchment into his hand, the System's Notification Tone sounded.