The most ruthless person in the apocalypse

Chapter 1112 What did you do before?

"I don't think it's betrayal. Just now... um?"

Chang Ying turned around and pointed to the broken ice at the bottom of the cargo hold, only to find that the ice was gone, leaving only tattered clothes and broken technological devices.

He paused for a moment, then said, "I just died once, but now I'm reborn and have a chance to choose again!"

Standing by the cargo hold, Chang Ying's appearance had changed since he arrived. His combat uniform was torn and had become a vest, revealing the sweater underneath. His hair also looked like it had been styled with hair gel, falling back in a very fashionable new style...

From his appearance to his inner self, Chang Ying truly embodies the spirit of "new life".

Zhang Su thought to himself, "Damn it!" He could even find a way to save face like that. He's got two tongues; he can make sense from both sides!

"I sense you have a very strong will to live. Is there something you can't let go of?"

Zhang Su truly hadn't expected the other side to surrender on their own initiative. This was a rare opportunity, and he planned to thoroughly understand the situation, recognizing them as invaluable talents.

Although he hadn't officially fought Chang Ying, he was certain that this guy's combat strength was enough to rank him among the top five in the entire Tianma Island!

With the advantage of her weapon, Ju Wuying should be able to win the battle. Chen Hanzhou's current state is unknown, and it's unclear how much he has grown. If he unleashes his full potential, he should be able to fight Chang Ying to the death.

Then comes the program.

With increasingly skillful control of his battle body, relying on his physical abilities that rival those of a Transformer, he could wear down Chang Ying to death!

If the remaining members of the Yama Legion were to fight one-on-one, they probably wouldn't be able to defeat this minister.

If Chang Ying can be brought under our command, it would be a good thing. The camp would gain a powerful fighting force, and we could also extract a lot of information about the Creation Realm from him. If we take into account the weakening of the Creation Realm, it would be a win-win-win situation.

If Chang Ying has other talents besides fighting, that would be even better!
Should we use a [Loyalty Brand]?
Zhang Su shook his head inwardly. As the company grew stronger, he placed increasing importance on the two remaining [Loyalty Marks]. When he first obtained this ability, he used it on Li Zongkai mostly out of a trial mindset. But now, Li Zongkai's strength was completely inadequate to match the [Loyalty Marks].

Fortunately, he was quite capable in domestic affairs, and staying at the camp as an informant would be useful.

Chang Ying currently appears to be just a martial artist. Tianma Island is not lacking in combat power, and no one would dare to say that, but it's not worth it to use the [Loyalty Mark] to bind a warrior who is not top-notch!

Zhang Su's standards were simple: if it was just about combat strength, then the opponent had to be at least stronger than him, or at the very least, on par with him, and have some potential for growth before it was worth paying for a [Loyalty Mark]!
"Yes, I have things I can't let go of..."

Upon hearing Zhang Su's words, Chang Ying said, "I have someone I care about. I can't die. If I die, I... I... my wife will... she will suffer terribly!"

"Ok?"

Zhang Su's heart skipped a beat. Just now, Chang Ying's emotions had clearly fluctuated. He was panicked, extremely panicked, more panicked than he had ever been before. This was a sign that he was lying!
"You're not telling the truth! You're not concerned about your wife at all."

"This... Phew, I couldn't hide it from you. You're really amazing." Chang Ying sighed and said, "Actually, what I said wasn't wrong. My wife is pregnant, and I think... I..."

Before he could finish speaking, Chang Ying realized that his request was a bit excessive. In this apocalyptic catastrophe, so many people were struggling to survive. He was just a defeated opponent, a dying man. How could he possibly expect to protect his wife and children? That was unrealistic!
"You died in battle, does that mean there's no policy of compensation or relief in the world?"

As a leader, Zhang Su immediately shifted his focus to the management level...

Chang Ying lowered his head and slowly shook his head: "There are some, but they are useless, just for show. Without strong military force as protection, those pensions are just fat meat in the eyes of jackals, and the general can't take care of so many."

Genesis has policies to protect the families of fallen soldiers, but unfortunately, these policies are not strong enough and have loopholes.

"That's it..."

Zhang Su nodded slowly, then changed the subject, saying, "It's not impossible for you to surrender, but you need to show sincerity. Do you have sincerity?"

Chang Ying spread his arms wide: "What kind of sincerity does Boss Zhang need?" Zhang Su replied without hesitation: "As the Minister of Creation, you must know many secrets. Tell me what you know, that's sincerity!"

"So that's it..."

Chang Ying lowered his head and pondered for a moment, then shook his head and said, "Boss Zhang, I said before that I didn't betray Creation. If I give you the information, it's no different from betrayal, and that's... not good!"

Zhang Su frowned slightly. The other party's words were very serious and insightful, and did not seem like a sophistry or a joke.

He couldn't find a way to refute the argument, nor could he think of a suitable reason to persuade the other party. Since things had already progressed this far, he felt he could take the guy back and let more professional people handle it...

“I can respect your choice first, but... I’m curious, what did you do before? Before the disaster.”

Chang Ying was taken aback by the question. This was the first time he had experienced a "memory blackout" since landing on the aircraft carrier, as if many memories were flooding his brain.

"I am...I used to be a...a band drummer."

As he spoke, Chang Ying's mind went blank, his eyes were empty, and his soul seemed to have returned to some time and space in the past.

"what?"

Now it was Zhang Su's turn to be astonished. He had thought that the other party might be an official, a political figure, or a business entrepreneur, but he never expected that he was a drummer in a band!

It's not that I have any stereotypes about band drummers, but I just feel that Chang Ying shouldn't be that kind of person!

Pang Kun and Qi Xiaoshuai also found it interesting and moved closer. "A band? That sounds really high-end. Are they celebrities?"

Hearing Zhang Su's questioning voice, Chang Ying came to his senses and explained, "I used to be the drummer in a rock band. It's a long story, and I'm afraid Boss Zhang isn't interested in hearing it."

“Yes, I’m interested.” Zhang Su nodded and raised his hand, saying, “Come on, if you have time, please tell me your story.”

Past experiences are definitely a great way to understand a person. A glowing ball floating on the sea won't run away, so it's good to win over the big fish, the Minister of War.

Before learning about Chang Ying's past, he first applied the "Insightful" tag to get a general understanding of his situation, and then listened to his past experiences to confirm it, which seemed to be quite good.

Instantly, three bubbles appeared above Chang Ying's head.

[Focus] [Persistence] [Skillful Argumentation]

Zhang Su raised an eyebrow slightly. He didn't sense any focus or persistence, but his opponent's eloquence was undeniable. He could use that to his advantage!
Chang Ying was unaware of what had happened to him. He took a deep breath and began to recount his experience with a complicated expression.

"I was born in the 1980s and experienced the era of cultural unbridled growth. When I was young, a few of my buddies and I played music together, but due to life and reality, we were ultimately unable to realize our dream of being in a band. Later, one of my brothers became successful..."

About seven or eight years ago, my friend with money was in charge of funding, and I was in charge of recruiting people. We gathered together friends who used to love music and formed a band. I was the drummer and lyricist. My friend with money paid us a salary every month. At first, everyone was happy and didn't have to worry about anything, but the good times didn't last long.

That year, the financial crisis hit, and the wealthy brothers lost everything in their investments, leaving them heavily in debt. Fortunately, the band started to recover, and I began contacting various venues to get commercial performances and even touring music festivals across the country. We managed to persevere, and finally…

At this point, Chang Ying's lips twitched slightly. After calming himself down, he continued.

"The day before the disaster struck, we took on a commercial performance at a bar in Jinshi. It ended at four in the morning. When we woke up again at noon, only the bassist and I were still alive. The three unlucky guys who lived together were taken away by the zombie lead singer! Later... the bassist also died."

When talking about these past experiences, a sad expression appeared on Chang Ying's face.

He didn't care about the lives of the members of the Warhawk Division, but he missed his childhood friends. Their voices and appearances were etched in his mind and would never be forgotten.

(End of this chapter)