You were supposed to hoard supplies, why the heck did you hoard zombies!

After Peng Yue had finished these few sentences, the others in the room all appeared startled, seemingly unable to believe what was happening before their eyes.

Although it was only a matter of time before the company acquired this territory, it happened too smoothly!

It was like someone offering a pillow to a person who is dozing off!

Moreover, in the city now, there were many strongholds, and although the various leaders and bosses varied in strength, they shared one thing in common: a thirst for power.

Without the law of Shen Zhou, no matter how small a settlement, once the gates are closed, one is the emperor within.

Even a tiny patch of land is ruled by the boss.

Even small settlements with only a dozen survivors operated this way, let alone medium-sized settlements led by someone like Peng Yue with dozens of subordinates.

But after thinking it over, everyone felt it was understandable.

Peng Yue had always been a man who knew the times.

His character was such.

Since his control over this place had already become nominal, it was better to make a favorable gesture and directly hand over the territory.

With this favor, the company naturally would not make things difficult for him in subsequent dealings.

Especially since the bargaining chip was the life of his brother, no less?

Zhang Ye was slightly astonished; at first, he thought his own thoughts had been read by the other party.

But recalling the flash of surprise in Peng Yue's eyes just now, he immediately understood. It was a case of a thief encountering a bandit, a fortuitous meeting.

Since the other party was so agreeable, there was naturally no need for extended negotiation.

"Deal," said Zhang Ye.

"Big Beard, go contact Tian Gou."

Zhang Ye immediately agreed to Peng Yue's terms on the spot and watched as Big Beard ran into another room to use the radio. He then turned his attention back to Peng Yue.

"However, I have to say something upfront."

"We will only pass on a message for you, acting as an intermediary."

"As for the conflict between you two, we definitely will not get directly involved."

He finished speaking and stopped, silently waiting for Peng Yue's reply. When he heard a low agreement from Peng Yue, a radiant smile spread across Zhang Ye's face.

"Then here's to a pleasant collaboration."

"Regardless, I still have to thank Director Zhang. A pleasant collaboration," Peng Yue responded.

The two men shook hands once again.

Meanwhile, from another room, Big Beard's booming voice could be heard: "Boss, I've made contact."

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Chen Xiaoyong's expression was dark as he looked at the two men sitting opposite him.

These two were almost like twin brothers, always together, one in front and one following behind, wherever and whenever.

"The message has been delivered."

"So, Brother Yong, what do you think?" Tian Gou asked, sprawling casually on the sofa with his legs crossed, his attitude extremely laid-back as if he wasn't worried at all that Chen Xiaoyong would take his anger out on the company.

Next to him was his assistant, the Deputy Manager of the Market Intelligence Department of the company, Zhang Wei.

He was munching on some dried fruit, head bowed.

It was a new product.

The yield was not high, for the time being, it was only supplied to company employees.

"Peng Yue wants people, that can be arranged," Chen Xiaoyong said in a deep voice, but before the two men could reply, he immediately changed his tone, "What are the conditions?"

Zhang Wei, who was eating, suddenly looked up.

"None," he said.

"No, I mean, none were mentioned."

Seeing the gloom on Chen Xiaoyong's face, he immediately spread his hands with an innocent look, "They only said that the Excellence Fleet wanted to meet and talk with Brother Yong at a set location."

Tian Gou immediately nodded in agreement, "That's right, that's about the gist of it."

"They probably want to negotiate in person."

"Business is business, after all."

But all Chen Xiaoyong could do was inwardly sneer at the thought.
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Business is business?

Is there even a fart's worth of goodwill left between him and Peng Yue?

The only reason Peng San was still alive was as a precaution, otherwise, he would have killed him long ago.

Does swill come for free?

He originally thought the company was bought by someone with the surname Peng, forcing him to hand over the person, but now it seemed that wasn't the case.

These people seemed to have come only to deliver a message.

They had no desire to get involved.

Even Tian Gou had specifically reminded him, hoping Chen Xiaoyong's conflict with them wouldn't affect the trade with the company.

Lately, the trade in fruits between the Ecological Park and the company was very frequent.

The canned produce was then sold back here.

Back and forth, the surplus fruits became the company's supply reserves, which were then funneled back into the safe zone and other settlements in the name of wages or goods.

As Chen Xiaoyong thought about this, a hint of ruthlessness flashed in his eyes.

The number of his men who had died outside had reached twenty.

At first, he thought it was just Peng Yue's retaliation, but now it was clear it wasn't that simple.

The other side was forcing him to accept the condition.

If he didn't agree, this unending harassment would continue.

Yet, he couldn't just abandon his base like the Peng Family brothers and go after them.

After much thought, there was only one solution he could find.

That was to completely wipe out the other party.

Now the opportunity had come.

"Tell Peng Yue,"

"I agree."

"But I get to decide the time and place."

Upon hearing this, Tian Gou's brow furrowed immediately, but before he could argue, the other party already raised his hand to stop him:

"Otherwise, he should prepare to collect Peng San's corpse."

"No negotiation."

"This..."

Tian Gou wanted to say something else, but his hand was already held down by Zhang Wei, who kept making eye signals at him.

Obviously, he wanted him to just agree to the other party's demands.

"Alright then."

He suddenly saw the light.

After all, it wasn't the company's business.

Moreover, the boss didn't tell him to bargain for someone with the surname Peng, right?

"Brother Yong, give me a time and place, and I'll notify them right away."

After Tian Gou finished speaking, he took out a pen and directly pulled a tissue from the paper box on the coffee table.

These were also sold to the Ecological Park.

A pack per coupon.

Chen Xiaoyong had clearly already thought this through and immediately said, "Location will be kept secret for now, I will tell him when the time comes."

"As for the time—"

"Let's set it for tomorrow afternoon. Tell him, he must be punctual."

When Tian Gou heard this, his pen paused slightly, his instinct telling him the other party still had something left unsaid.

Indeed, as he was thinking, a sinister voice reached his ears:

"If he doesn't come or if he is late,"

"Hehehe, then he can only pray that those things eat slower."

Those things?

As Tian Gou listened, his heart sank abruptly.

Chen Xiaoyong clearly did not have good intentions; it was obvious that he wasn't heading for a negotiation, especially since he was the one setting both the time and place.

What he was planning to do was self-evident.

These words were quickly relayed to Zhang Ye's ears through the radio, without missing a single word.

After Big Beard softly relayed the last sentence, he immediately added a cautious reminder, "Director Zhang, do you think we should warn them?"