CHAPTER 922: CHAPTER 218: EVERYONE HOPES FOR A GREAT MOUNTAIN AT THEIR BACK

"Do you have something on your mind?"

Lin Fan sensed the emotions of the elderly man with snow-white hair, as if he had something on his mind.

Captain Chen lowered his head in silence, and after a moment, he slowly said, "It’s my fault. Someone told me about the situation in Huang City a few days ago and asked me to reach out, but I didn’t. I was afraid it was fake. If I had believed them and contacted you, I think such an incident wouldn’t have happened."

The other party’s mood was very low.

He appeared very remorseful.

If it weren’t for his suspicion, events like this could have been avoided early on.

"No, you are not at fault. In today’s post-apocalyptic world, there are very few people worth trusting. The base houses so many survivors, and it’s normal to be suspicious of the outside world. After all, you have to be responsible for their safety."

Lin Fan consoled him. From the outbreak of the apocalypse until now, he had encountered all sorts of people, some genuinely evil to the core, and others like Captain Chen Ming, who still maintained their humanity amidst the apocalypse.

Was it his fault?

No, it wasn’t.

People didn’t know who Lin Fan was or whether what he said was true or false.

Survivors in the apocalypse often behaved selfishly, thinking of seizing others’ supplies and doing anything to get those supplies.

You can’t imagine.

There’s nothing they wouldn’t do.

He had seen too much, so he knew the terrifying nature of humanity. When he was rescuing survivors in Huang City, although they were willing to follow him to leave, they still faced many ambushes.

If he didn’t have the ability to protect himself, he wouldn’t know how many times he would have died.

They could disguise, hide their true intentions, and make others drop their guard.

Chen Ming looked at Lin Fan and saw sincerity in his eyes. "Thank you, truly, thank you."

Perhaps he was thanking him for understanding.

Or maybe for saving everyone here.

Lin Fan smiled gently, with a calm and composed tone, "No need to thank me. These are things that should be done. I always wanted to save more survivors who still have humanity. When disaster strikes us humans, we shouldn’t harm each other but unite to fight against the catastrophe."

In the apocalypse, gentle words could bring warmth and ease the oppression caused by the environment.

Captain Chen greatly trusted Lin Fan, even though they had only briefly met.

Lin Fan exuded a strong sense of security in his words and actions.

A good person.

The first impression was that of a good person.

"Right, you’re right." Captain Chen nodded, agreeing with what he said.

The surrounding survivors looked at Lin Fan as if he were an idol. They had witnessed his strength firsthand, and it wasn’t an exaggeration to regard him as a god.

In a dark age, when someone appeared shining in brilliance before the world, they would become gods in the eyes of the desperate.

They needed someone to rely on, a towering mountain to lean on, so that no matter how dangerous things got, they could turn around and see the mountain that reassured them.

The dark age needed a savior.

And Lin Fan was the only one who could be called a savior.

"Are you willing to go live at Sunshine Shelter in Huang City? It houses many survivors like you, seeking a brighter future." Lin Fan extended an invitation to them. From their eyes, he could tell they were suitable for the Sunshine Shelter.

If they didn’t meet the requirements, he wouldn’t bring them to Sunshine Shelter.

At most, he would send them to Huang City prison, handing them over to Zhou Yang. He believed that under his guidance, the unqualified survivors would gradually change.

"Willing, we are very willing." Chen Ming agreed without even thinking. What was there to consider? The initial suspicion was normal, understandable both to him and others. But having seen what just happened, there’s no reason to doubt anymore.

Lin Fan smiled and said, "Thank you for your trust. You won’t be disappointed in your choice. How many people do you have here in total?"

Captain Chen informed Lin Fan of their numbers. The survivor count here wasn’t large, but it wasn’t small either.

Lin Fan took out a satellite phone and called Team Lei, asking them to send a transport plane over to pick them up.

If there were only a few dozen people, he could carry the vehicle and take them away himself.

He learned from Captain Chen and the others that they didn’t find out about Sunshine Shelter in Huang City through the Zombie Album or the satellite phone, but rather a survivor named Sun Neng told them.

At first, they wondered if there was a problem and didn’t dare to call.

Until they faced a zombie horde attack, completely falling into despair. It was then they thought of making a call.

This is normal.

In despair, any glimmer of hope becomes something people relentlessly pursue, just to chase that fleeting and elusive hope.

Lin Fan wanted to meet Sun Neng in person to thank him for what he did.

He left Huang City.

He didn’t choose a stable life, but instead traversed the apocalypse, telling survivors about Sunshine Shelter in Huang City whenever he encountered them.

In Lin Fan’s view, his choice was akin to that of Officer Huang.

All for bringing hope to the living survivors.

Sooner or later, they would meet.

It’s destined to happen.

Lin Fan was very curious about this base, which could sustain so many survivors. The supplies needed for such a task must be enormous, especially in such a remote place.

Water and food are essentials.

When the apocalypse started, many people hid in their homes, but the biggest challenge they faced was the water supply.