The two chatted for a while, and then the mercenary man invited, "Brother, we still have space over there, why don't you come over and join us? The smell of the corpse truck is really unpleasant."
"It's okay, I'm used to it." Chen Xing said in a casual tone, "I've been in a refinery before, and the smell is stronger there."
"Well, brother, just let me know when you want to come over," the mercenary man said.
"Okay." Chen Xing nodded and responded.
Not long after, lunch time was over and the team set off again.
"I don't want to set the world on fire I just want to start A flame in your heart I don't wanna set the world on fire, honey I love ya (I don't want to set the world on fire, honey I love ya) The flame, I don’t want the world to burn. My dear, I love you)…”
The radio played melodious ancient music, mixed with the dull sound of the engine, making people drowsy. The huge wheels rolled across the hard, cracked red soil, bringing up bursts of smoke and dust, leaving a shallow car mark.
The withered grass rolled backwards with the wind in the plain. From time to time, one or two gerbils could be seen fleeing after being frightened by the convoy, or a sand sparrow flying over the cab. It's a desolate and lonely scene, but with a bit of vitality.
Since the Cataclysm, mankind has successively experienced the year of disaster, the bloody century, the day of struggle, the endless winter night, the year of recovery, and has reached the current "New Fifth Era".
The origin of this term comes from the ancient Mayan civilization, which means the new era of mankind after the "Fifth Age". Due to the emergence and popularity of black watches, it is also called the "Cyber Era".
"Brothers, would you like a cigarette?" Chen Xing took out a pack of cigarettes and asked the driver and co-driver of the truck. He usually doesn't smoke, but in order to build a good relationship with the logistics staff, he will bring a few packs with him.
"Okay." "Thank you, boss." The driver and co-driver happily took the cigarettes, each smoked one and lit each other's cigarettes. Truck drivers often have to stay up late to drive, so most of them smoke. After a while, the cab was filled with smoke. The three of them sighed and started chatting.
"Are you all locals from Orchid Town?" Chen Xing asked.
"No, I'm from Beauty Town, and he's from Roast Duck Town." The younger co-driver rushed to say, and then asked, "Where are you, boss."
"I..." Chen Xing paused for a moment before saying, "I'm from Crow City."
Speaking of which, Chen Xing traveled across the earth. Apart from the memories of his predecessor in recent years, he had no idea where he was from or who was in his family. I just vaguely remember that my predecessor has been hanging out in Longshi Town since he was a child, and he was probably an orphan. The reason why he didn't dare to talk about Longshi Town was because he didn't know the situation of his predecessor at all, so as not to expose his feet.
"Wow, you're from a big city!" the co-driver exclaimed enviously.
"It's really unfair of you to work in a remote place like ours," the driver said. In his opinion, people in big cities disdain to come to such rural places. Being poor and dangerous, I don't know if one day I'll encounter some obstacles that I can't overcome, so I just give up.
But then again, anything can happen in the wilderness. There are dangers as well as opportunities. Maybe one day I will find a treasure room before the catastrophe, and I will become rich all of a sudden. From then on, he lived in a big city, found a group of beautiful wives and concubines to serve him, and lived a luxurious life like a god.
"It doesn't matter whether you feel wronged or not, it's the same wherever you go." Chen Xing said.
"Yes, Captain, you are young and promising. If you have the opportunity in the future, please pay more attention to us brothers. If you don't have other skills, you can still drive." The driver said with a smile, and the co-driver nodded in agreement.
"Okay, if you want to come over anytime, just come to Orchid Town and find me." Chen Xing said in a calm tone.
"Oh, thank you boss first." "Thank you, boss, for your appreciation. Thank you." The two thanked them continuously. As the saying goes, many friends lead to many roads, and residents in marginal areas understand this truth. Although my current job is very stable, who knows if my boss will be killed by a flying bullet tomorrow.
Therefore, leaving more escape routes and not attacking the west is the correct way for the residents of Bianjian Town to survive.
"Take it and smoke it." Chen Xing threw the remaining cigarette on the bridge, then leaned back, put his feet on the platform, and said, "You guys continue talking, I'll take a nap first. If anything happens, call me. I."
"Okay." The driver responded simply.
"Boss, rest assured. If anything happens, we two brothers will definitely wake you up as soon as possible." The co-driver said, patting his chest.
"Thank you then." After Chen Xing said this, he put down his hat and took a nap.
He had to get enough rest to stay alert at night.
Chen Xing slept until half past seven in the evening. It was completely dark, so the convoy stopped rushing and stopped to form a circle and camp.
He used his own kerosene lamp to cook a bowl of noodles, added some lunch meat and dried vegetables, and had a simple meal. After clearing away the tableware, Chen Xing took out a palm-sized portable screen, connected it to his black watch, and read a novel.
The novel he is currently reading is called "Lily of the Valley by the River", which tells the story of two sisters.
The elder sister is called Lianyu, who is gentle and kind, and the younger sister is called Ruolan, who is unruly and willful. In order to save her sister who fell into the hands of the bad guys due to ignorance, the sister resolutely went deep into the wolf's den and was caught by the bad guys. This staged a touching opera in which sisters help each other and work together to escape from the bad guys' clutches. In short, it is an opera full of warmth. It is a thrilling and interesting story.
"Excuse me..." After looking at it, a woman's voice suddenly came from outside, "Is Captain Chen here?"
Chen Xing turned off the portable screen and got out of the tent. In front of him was a female mercenary in her mid-twenties, wearing a slightly loose field uniform with the hem tied up, revealing her brown belly. Among the camouflage colored fabrics, the navel wearing a silver ring is looming, which is very sexy.
Looking further up, although the appearance cannot be said to be very beautiful, it is still good-looking and pleasing to the eye. Not to mention, there is a mature charm all over his body.
"You are..." Chen Xing hesitated. He didn't know this woman, but from the "snake heart" mark on her neck, it was not difficult to tell that she was from the Black Snake Brigade.
"Hello, my name is Bona." With a charming smile on her face, the female mercenary generously extended her hand to Chen Xing and introduced herself.
"Hello." Chen Xing shook the other person's hand, not long nor short, and then asked, "What's the matter? Do you have anything to do with me?"
"I heard from our captain that a young officer is here. He is young and rich, handsome and cute. He came here to admire him." She glanced at Chen Xing, then asked with a smile, "You won't mind, right?"
"Obviously..." Chen Xing said expressionlessly.
The female mercenary who called herself "Bona" was stunned for a moment, with a somewhat stunned expression on her face, as if she didn't expect him to say that. Then, he grinned and finished the second half of the sentence: "Obviously, I can't say I mind."
"Hahaha, you are really good at talking. You must be good at picking up girls, right?" Poina asked with a pursed smile.
"It's okay." Chen Xing said modestly. But he was playing drums in his heart, speculating on the other party's intentions.
Obviously, the status of a team leader is not enough for this kind of woman to actively stick to him.
The woman in front of her has smooth and shiny skin, showing a brown color that comes from constant sun exposure. The figure is very muscular, with almost no fat on the waist, and the waistline is clear and distinct. There is a sense of competence, or fierceness, in his every move, and you can tell at a glance that he is someone who has been walking on the line of life and death all year round.
If he was the mayor, it wouldn't be unusual for the other party to come over to him. But he is just a squad leader, and he seems to have a little bit of territory, but in fact everyone knows that he manages it for others and may be replaced at any time.
His current status is equivalent to the captain of a medium-sized mercenary group, with twenty or thirty people under his command, and an annual income of several hundred gold coins. This kind of woman can be with the leader of a small group at any time, why should she come to him, who is precarious and may become cannon fodder at any time?
As for his appearance and temperament, he is still somewhat self-aware and can only be considered above average at best. It's still a bit difficult to attract girls to bees and butterflies.
As the saying goes, when something goes wrong, something is wrong!
"Captain, are you free now?" Poona asked with a smile while curling the corners of her clothes with her slender fingers.
"What's wrong?" Chen Xing asked.
"Can you buy me a drink, and then tell me how many girls' hearts you have broken?" Bona blinked at him, her eyes gleaming with an unspeakable charm and enchantment.
