So, Bai Zhengli had his people prepare. Their plan remained the same as before, to deter by force only, there was no need to actually come to blows, which would only result in heavy casualties. Thus, this important task was given to Bai Ye, Fang Yuxin, and Fang Yuyang.
Because the visitors were from Chengtian Base, Deng Hong, Meng Ping, Wan Hao, and others needed to lend a hand as well, primarily responsible for negotiations. Everyone stood atop the Protection Wall, which had been remodeled several times and resembled the ancient Great Wall in appearance, with its incredibly thick structure and walkways along the top for people to walk and stand on. The only difference was that this Protection Wall lacked the complexity of the ancient structure, having a flat surface with no battlements.
No sooner had they finished preparing when Liu Yue arrived with his men. Initially, everyone assumed that not many people would come, but to their surprise, they saw a long line of vehicles approaching. At first, everyone was startled, but quickly regained their composure, watching the approaching caravan with heightened vigilance.
The speed of the caravan was fast, whether because the driver was in a hurry or simply used to driving fast. Then, everyone saw the vehicles come to a stop just outside the trap zone. Suddenly, the window of the lead vehicle rolled down and a loudspeaker extended out. A voice said, "Listen up, people of Peace Base! It’s best you hand over our people from Chengtian Base. If you can’t do that, don’t blame us for not being polite!"
On the wall, Meng Ping and Deng Hong instinctively turned to look at Wan Hao because they recognized the speaker as Liu Yue, Wan Hao’s deputy. His voice had changed through the loudspeaker, but they were familiar enough with Liu Yue to recognize his voice. If the two of them recognized it, there was no reason Wan Hao wouldn’t.
Wan Hao was shocked. Never had he expected Liu Yue to be part of the arrival. The windows of these trucks were specially treated, allowing those inside to see out without difficulty, while outsiders had trouble seeing in. Initially, the three of them hadn’t known who was coming until Liu Yue started making demands.
At the same time, Liu Yue was also surprised. He had seen many people standing on the wall, but he had been too busy issuing warnings to take a closer look. As soon as he finished speaking, he spotted three familiar figures.
Seeing that the three men seemed fine, he wasn’t sure if it was really them. As he was uncertain, he heard the driver say, "Vice Captain, look! Captain Wan, Captain Deng, and Vice Captain Meng are all there! They’re all right!"
Although Liu Yue tended to be impulsive, he wasn’t foolish. He turned to the driver and asked, "So, if they’re all fine, why wouldn’t they send someone back to report? Why stay in that dump?"
His question made the driver also confused and realize that something was amiss.
Up on the wall, Deng Hong was speaking to Wan Hao, "Since they are your people, you might as well do the talking. Liu Yue is even more impetuous than I am, so make sure he doesn’t do anything rash!"
Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: Apocalypse: The Supporting Actress Made a Comeback