Survival in the Class: I'm the Only Boy on the Bus

The bus slowly came to a stop about 20 meters in front of the parking space, and the AI ​​was waiting for Jiang Chen to give the order.

Meanwhile, the Gatling gun on the bus was kept aimed at the Japanese zombies outside the transparent protective shield.

The operator of the Gatling gun was firing at the Japanese zombies, but the bullets hit the protective shield, first stopped and spun around on it, then lost momentum and fell onto the road.

The bullets clanged and rang incessantly, quickly piling up into a small hill of bullets.

The AI ​​controlling the attack module realized that the bullets could not penetrate the protective shield, so it then tried to attack the Japanese zombies outside the shield with the Ice Laser Tower and the Heavy Hammer Mortar.

It still didn't work; no attack could penetrate the protective shield, including lasers.

The zombies outside the protective shield were also unable to get in.

The AI ​​seemed to have given up, only instructing the Gatling gun to keep watch on the surroundings without continuing to fire, and reported this situation to Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen had been observing the situation, wanting to learn more about the unique function of the protective shield released by the system.

The next moment, the screen above the parking line changed.

Besides the central screen, the left and right screens also changed; the red text on the screens flashed, and new content appeared.

The information on the left side of the screen is as follows:

If you choose to attempt this dungeon, please park in a parking space.

One vehicle is allowed per parking space.

[Team matching in progress: 1/2.]

[Once the instance opens, vehicles in the parking spaces are absolutely safe and cannot be destroyed. Players who are not part of the team are not allowed to enter.]

The information on the right side of the screen is as follows:

[Dungeon Rating: S]

Dungeon Clearance Requirements:

Golden Scale City has been besieged by Japanese zombies, with only a small number of civilians escaping.

Each team can send at most one person. The two teams work together, with one team responsible for holding off the pursuing enemy and the other team escorting the civilians fleeing the city across the river and evacuating them to a designated location on the other side.

System Warning:

① This dungeon is too difficult and is not suitable for the current stage of the strategy.

②If you insist on completing the instance, due to the intrusion of [residents], you have the right to leave this instance at any time without any penalty.

The system's information about the instance was still not as detailed as Jiang Chen's [Full Map Revealed], and it didn't even mention that there were Japanese [residents].

Jiang Chen instructed the AI ​​to drive the bus directly to the parking space.

They had already decided to clear this instance, so they had no intention of leaving.

Jiang Chen was somewhat worried about whether other players would actually participate in this S-level dungeon.

What kind of person would choose to participate in this S-rank dungeon on the third day?

Without Jiang Chen's terrifying strength, it would be no different from courting death.

The bus drove into the parking space on the left and stopped in the center of the space.

The bus was not turned off and was kept ready to start immediately.

Although it will consume some fuel, it's nothing compared to safety. Besides, Jiang Chen and his team have plenty of survival coins, so they can just buy more if they run out of fuel. There's no need to worry about fuel at all.

Lu Wanzhou popped her pink head out from beside Ruan Ningshuang, pursing her lips with a hint of confusion:

"Xiao Chen... this is a dual-team dungeon, what if no players join?"

"Are we going to be stuck here forever?"

The other girls had the same question, since this was a dungeon that could be abandoned. Other players, seeing that it was an S-rank dungeon, might have left immediately.

Although the other players may be weaker, they're definitely not stupid to have survived this long.

Without Jiang Chen even needing to speak, Ruan Ningshuang began explaining to Lu Wanzhou and the girls:

"This is a mandatory dungeon at 7 o'clock, so there will definitely be players coming in. The problem is... how do we keep them participating in the dungeon?"

"The rewards for this dungeon are very high. As long as we reveal that we are 43999 and then let Jiang Chen share his panel, someone will definitely take the risk."

Tang Yan, the little koi, suddenly seemed to have a flash of inspiration. She patted her white head, then raised her little index finger, pointed to the ceiling, and showed her cute little front teeth:

"Ah! Now that the class representative says so, I understand!"

"It's just to let the other team know that there's a pro carrying them through this dungeon!"

"With our 43999 title and Brother Jiang Chen publicly revealing his stats, some players are bound to take the risk!"

"After all, Brother Jiang Chen is a complete freak! I'm talking about his strength..."

"As expected of the class representative! Her brain works so well!"

The girls suddenly realized what was going on.

Lu Wanzhou nodded, pretending to stroke her chin, and frowned as she pondered:

"Hmm—! Ning Shuang is right! That's pretty much what I was thinking."

Actually, she hadn't thought of that at all; it was Ruan Ningshuang who brought it to her senses. The reason she pretended to be thinking was simply to make herself seem less foolish...

At least don't be too naive... after all, she's the class monitor!

Lu Wanzhou muttered to herself:

"Although I know you and Ning Shuang are both very smart, as the class monitor, being so close to you guys makes me look like a complete idiot, okay?"

"I don't want to be seen as stupid!"

"So of course I have to pretend!"

Jiang Chen naturally saw through Haji's pretense, but he simply didn't point it out. Besides, his mind was entirely focused on this instance.

Jiang Chen stood up and began assigning tasks and jobs to the girls.

After Jiang Chen left, Lu Wanzhou, being the tallest and the eldest sister, naturally took on the responsibility of protecting everyone.

Ruan Ningshuang plays the role of strategist, and she is responsible for analyzing emergency and difficult situations.

Wu Maiduo didn't need Jiang Chen's arrangements; she was responsible for keeping an eye on the surroundings from the roof, acting as a scout.

However, given Wu Maiduo's strength, it would be a waste for her to only be a scout. With her current abilities, she would definitely be one of the top players in the team, provided that we exclude Jiang Chen, that freak...

My aunt and Lu Wanzhou work together to protect everyone. In terms of combat power, my aunt should be the number one besides Jiang Chen.

Yan Xiaonuo and Teacher Wen were responsible for the front line and the tank.

The two sisters, Xingyao and Xingwan, act as magic machine guns, constantly throwing out fireballs and tornadoes.

In fact, Jiang Chen's current division of labor and cooperation is similar to that when fighting the zombies on the second night. Last night's collective training was for this moment.

Jiang Chen simply reiterated this point before the other team of players arrived; he was just that cautious...

He's ridiculously strong, yet overly cautious—that's...

He didn't want anything to happen to the girls after he entered the instance, even though the system said the protective shield was very safe, he still wanted to take precautions.

After Jiang Chen repeated the girls' tasks, he smiled gently and scanned each of their beautiful faces:

"Although saying this sounds a bit like setting a flag..."

Lu Wanzhou immediately objected. She raised her hand, held up her index finger, quickly stepped forward, and gently pressed her fingertip to Jiang Chen's lips. Feeling the warmth of Jiang Chen's lips, she huffed slightly, a little annoyed:

"Hmph! Xiao Chen... don't make promises you can't keep. You'll definitely make it back to us safely!"

Jiang Chen gently embraced Lu Wanzhou and kissed her forehead lightly.

Then he hugged Ruan Ningshuang next to him and kissed her on the forehead.

The scents of roses and plum blossoms mingled together at Jiang Chen's nose.

Jiang Chen looked at Lu Wanzhou and Ruan Ningshuang, thought for a while, and then spoke:

"But I still want to say, if I can't get out of the instance, you guys should leave first. Don't worry about me, I have a location card to find you."

What Jiang Chen didn't say was that if even he died in this instance, then the girls should leave immediately, because going in would only be suicide for them.

He didn't want the girls to overthink or worry, so he didn't say anything.

Jiang Chen took out a location card from the [Invincible Golden Wallet].

Jiang Chen originally intended to give it to Lu Wanzhou, but after thinking about it, he gave it to Ruan Ningshuang instead.

Jiang Chen knew very well that if something really happened to him, Lu Wanzhou would definitely rush in without hesitation, and at that point, only Ruan Ningshuang would be able to remain rational.

"Ning Shuang, take this card."

Jiang Chen didn't need to say much; Ruan Ningshuang understood what he meant.

She knew very well that if even someone as strong as Jiang Chen got into trouble, the girls would only be throwing their lives away if they went in. She had to lead the girls away and try to survive.

As for where to run to, Hazard is a good option for now.

Ruan Ningshuang looked at the [Location Card] in her hand. She tightened her grip slightly, pursed her lips, clenched her teeth, and showed reluctance in her eyes.

Such an expression rarely appeared on her cold face.

What Jiang Chen didn't know was that while Ruan Ningshuang was absolutely calm and rational about other matters, when it came to Jiang Chen, she would only act on her emotions...

Like Lu Wanzhou, or rather like all the girls, she would rather die fighting alongside Jiang Chen than run away!

Jiang Chen said he would help them survive and return to their original world.

But if Jiang Chen really gets into trouble, the girls won't need to discuss it; they'll all make the same choice: stand behind Jiang Chen and fight to the death!

Just as the girls were lost in thought, a red portal suddenly appeared behind them.

Another team of players is about to come in!

The dull hum of a motorcycle engine emerged from the portal.

"Da da da!"

A red and black Honda CG125 drove out of the portal at a speed of about 20 km/h.

The red body of this car was fitted with a small, automatic Gatling gun of Class D, and a stainless steel bracket was installed at the rear of the car, on which a space backpack and other large and small bags were placed.

If it weren't for the fact that these two legendary motorcycle taxis from Guangdong and Guangxi were equipped with automatic Gatling gun modules, Jiang Chen and the girl would have instinctively thought that a motorcycle taxi driver had traveled through time to pick up passengers...

The motorcycle taxi driver might honk his horn twice at you the next second and then say something in Cantonese-accented Mandarin:

"Hey! Need a motorcycle taxi?"

The driver of this Honda CG125 was not a motorcycle taxi driver wearing a blue and white checkered shirt and black trousers, but Mr. Zhang Zizhong.

Although he was still wearing that worn-out blue coarse cloth military uniform and that faded light blue octagonal cap, his spirits were clearly better than before.

Old Master Zhang Zizhong carried the B-grade "Kill the Bandits Greatsword" on his back. The blade was as shiny as new, without a trace of blood.

Instead, the tattered cloth hanging on the side of the motorcycle was covered in dark brown bloodstains, some of which hadn't congealed and were still dripping. It was probably the old man who used this cloth to wipe the blade after killing the zombies.

The dark red cloth strip hanging from the hilt of the "Kill the Bandits Greatsword" fluttered as the motorcycle started moving, like a small red flag.

When the girls saw the 80-year-old man again, they were all quite surprised. They didn't expect that an 80-year-old man could still be alive, and that his motorcycle had been modified.

Of course, the girls didn't mean any disrespect to Mr. Zhang; they were simply moved by his hardships.

Although Jiang Chen knew this was Old Master Zhang Zizhong, he still used the [Full Map Reveal] feature just to be on the safe side.

[Player: Zhang Zizhong]

Team ID: 01945

[Talent: I can go wherever the enemy goes! (Rank A)]

[Equipment: Slaying Bandits Greatsword (Grade B)]

[Core Attributes (including equipment bonuses)]

①Attack power: 31

② Physical condition: 154

③Defense: 20

④ Agility: 15

⑤ Mental strength: 6 (mild Alzheimer's disease)

⑥ Luck: 22

Jiang Chen was somewhat surprised and impressed after seeing the information on Grandpa Zhang Zizhong's panel.

He remembered that he and the girls met Grandpa Zhang at noon on the second day. At that time, his physique was only 41, but now it has increased to 154.

It seems this old man killed quite a few Japanese zombies, or rather, he killed quite a few zombies that he considered to be Japanese.

You're really still going strong for your age!

Jiang Chen shared Grandpa Zhang's personal panel with the girls:

"I'll get out of the car and try to persuade him to leave; this instance is too dangerous."

"The old man has already contributed to the country. Now he just needs to live a good life. This challenge should be left to us young people."

Lu Wanzhou was the first to raise her hand in agreement:

"I think Xiao Chen is right! It's time for us young people to step up and take responsibility!"

The girls nodded in agreement.

Jiang Chen, carrying an S-rank katana, stepped off the bus.

Although he knew the old man wasn't a bad person, he still needed to be cautious.

Jiang Chen walked towards the direction from which Grandpa Zhang had slowly driven.

As the blue coarse cloth military uniform and light blue octagonal cap drew closer, Jiang Chen suddenly felt as if he had traveled back to that era...

Grandpa Zhang stopped his motorcycle not far from Jiang Chen. He first squinted at Jiang Chen and suddenly felt that the young man looked familiar, but he just couldn't remember him for a moment.

Then Grandpa Zhang looked curiously at the girls in the bus, his wrinkled brows furrowing as he stroked his chin in thought.

After a while, he slapped his forehead and remembered that these young people were the same group of young people he had seen yesterday at noon who were "like the sun at eight or nine in the morning"!

They even brought them food and water!

Grandpa Zhang Zizhong's eyes curved into crescent moons. Although his eyebrows had all fallen out, you could tell he was smiling very happily.

With his left foot on the ground and his right hand holding the motorcycle, Grandpa Zhang stepped off the vehicle with his right foot. After setting up the kickstand for this legendary motorcycle from Guangdong and Guangxi, he walked towards Jiang Chen with a kind smile.

Grandpa Zhang's back was hunched, and his neck involuntarily stretched forward. Although his talent, "I can go wherever the enemy goes!", could help him improve his physique and make him feel a little better, it could not change the signs of aging in his body.

Jiang Chen politely extended both hands to Old Master Zhang and bowed slightly, his head lowered below Old Master Zhang's hunched body.

"Hello, Grandpa!"

Zhang Zizhong laughed heartily, raised his calloused hands, and gently grasped Jiang Chen's right hand:

"Young man, we meet again!"

Jiang Chen chuckled softly, but as he chuckled, he couldn't laugh anymore.

Because he could feel that Grandpa Zhang's hands were covered in calluses, even more than his own, who exercised regularly.

Moreover, Jiang Chen also noticed that Old Master Zhang's arms were covered with shocking old scars, and this was just the tip of the iceberg that Jiang Chen could see...

(Two chapters combined into one)