12: Completely conquer the mercenary team

“Don’t just stand there dumbfounded, let’s go back. You drive this time,” Pan Han said to the stunned Cheng Xiao.

Upon hearing this, Cheng Xiao quickly got down from the cargo box. She was indeed eager to return. So many supplies would be enough for the Squad to develop steadily for a while.

The return trip was much faster. Although Pan Han drove for half an hour himself, he actually went in many circles.

They returned to the base in about ten minutes.

Qin Zhong saw the truck return from afar and immediately opened the gate, waiting at the entrance. Qin Zhong, being who he was, knew it was fully loaded just by looking at its driving state.

Cheng Xiao drove directly into the backyard, not stopping at the entrance at all.

The others also rushed over, surrounding the car.

“Laoda, we’re back,” Cheng Xiao said, opening the door and getting out, reporting to Qin Zhong first.

“How was it? How much did you bring back?” Qin Zhong asked.

“Qin Laoda, I told you, there are plenty of supplies. You can see for yourself,” Pan Han said on behalf of Cheng Xiao.

Qin Zhong motioned for Second Sister to get in the car.

Pan Han ignored the two of them and went straight to Sixth Brother.

He pulled a cigar from his pants pocket and handed it to Sixth Brother.

Sixth Brother immediately collapsed!

He went crazy!

He was terrified!

This was just too ridiculous!

He actually brought cigars!!!

Was he sent by God to save the world?

Sixth Brother tremblingly took the cigar, even letting Fifth Brother slap him to confirm he wasn't dreaming.

“Tha-tha… Thank you, Lord Pan,” Sixth Brother stammered, now even having trouble speaking.

Pan Han smiled and nodded, then stuffed the entire box of cigars to Sixth Brother, signaling him to share with Third Brother, Fourth Brother, and Fifth Brother.

At this moment, Qin Zhong and Second Sister also let out cries, continuous waves of cries!

These two were naturally shocked by the supplies before them.

Holy cow!

Ah ah ah ah ah ah!

This was real meat!!!

And cola!!!

The other few people also became restless. They went up to look at the supplies, each jumping with joy.

Have you ever seen a group of mercenaries ‘shaking’ in a car? I have! Pan Han thought to himself.

Pan Han estimated they wouldn't stop anytime soon, so he didn't bother with them. He walked directly to Cheng Xiao.

“This is for you,” Pan Han said, taking out a bag of White Rabbit candy.

“This… this is candy??”

“Hmm, haven’t eaten it in a long time, have you?”

“This, this is too precious,” Cheng Xiao said, a little red-faced. A few years ago, she had personally seen a good sister sell her body for a piece of candy. If it were a bag of candy this big, that sister would probably be tormented to death.

“It’s fine, it’s my first time giving candy to a girl too. No experience,” Pan Han said. In the past, if he dared to give Chen Yun candy, she would curse him on her social media. In the apocalypse, something like candy was probably comparable to a diamond ring in Pan Han’s universe.

In the real world, what would it feel like if he gave a girl a bag of diamond rings!

An ancient poem says: From early morning until late afternoon!

“Lord Pan, I pointed a gun at your head twice before, I hope you don’t mind,” Cheng Xiao truly didn’t know how to express her gratitude, so she simply apologized.

“It’s fine, just let me point a gun at you twice in the future.”

“Oh,” Cheng Xiao seemed to have understood, her face turning even redder.

At this moment, Qin Zhong and the others came down, breaking the wonderful scene.

“Lord Pan! You are indeed a man of your word. Seeing these supplies, we are all speechless. From now on, we will only obey you!” Qin Zhong declared.

“Qin Laoda, this Miss Cheng, did not shoot me when I appeared. This shows we have a fated connection. Since that’s the case, let’s formally cooperate.”

“Lord Pan mentioned before that he wanted to recruit people and expand the base. Let’s go inside to discuss,” Qin Zhong made a welcoming gesture.

“Alright!”

After everyone entered the room, the atmosphere became much more relaxed. It was like a Beijing drifter suddenly winning a 50 million yuan lottery, no longer worrying about the rest of his life.

“Sixth Brother, how are the cigars?” Pan Han asked, patting Sixth Brother’s shoulder.

“Good, good, good! The old days feel like they’re back again,” Sixth Brother said, delighted.

“Sixth Brother!” Qin Zhong suddenly roared. “Stand over here! Don’t forget the rules.”

Sixth Brother immediately put away his smile and honestly returned to Qin Zhong’s side.

Pan Han looked bewildered, what was going on?

“Z City, Old Qin Family mercenary squad, reporting to employer Lord Pan,” Qin Zhong suddenly reported to Pan Han with a serious expression.

Upon hearing this, the others immediately stood by Qin Zhong, forming a straight line.

“So sudden??” Pan Han was a little slow to react. Besides, Old Qin Family Squad, what kind of name was that? Was it that casual?

“Lord Pan kept his word and brought back supplies. The previous agreement immediately takes effect. The Old Qin Family mercenary squad pledges allegiance to Lord Pan as our employer, becoming Lord Pan’s subordinates, and will risk our lives for Lord Pan. Lord Pan, please confirm if you acknowledge this?”

“Acknowledged!”

“Now, I will introduce the Squad’s situation to the employer.”

“Begin the introduction,” Pan Han thought for a moment, he indeed hadn't recognized all 7 of them.

“I am Qin Zhong, the Squad leader; Second Sister Bai Mei, the team doctor; Third Brother Lu Bing; Fourth Brother Lu Huo, they are twin brothers, skilled in frontal combat, proficient in all eighteen kinds of weapons; Fifth Brother Wang Yun, skilled in setting traps and tracking; Sixth Brother Chen Liu, immensely strong, the team’s machine gunner; Seventh Sister Cheng Xiao, skilled in assassination, and also the team’s sniper.” Qin Zhong finished the introduction in one breath.

“Although there are few of you, each of you is an elite, and your positions can complement each other. Very good, very good,” Pan Han commented.

“Thank you for the praise, Lord Pan.”

“However, your Old Qin Family Squad, it’s a bit too casual, isn’t it?”

“We didn’t have a formal employer before, so we didn’t have a formal name.”

“Alright, then I will give you a new name today.”

“Understood, please bestow a name, Lord Pan.”

“In this apocalypse, what is most important?”

“Food,” Qin Zhong answered without thinking.

“Yes, and no. In the apocalypse, hope is most important. Now the entire world is shrouded in darkness, lifeless, with no hope in sight. I am here to do three things: establish a base, restore order, and give people hope. This is the darkest hour before dawn. Whether we can change things in the future depends on us. So we shall be called: Dawn Squad!”

“Understood, Lord Pan, from now on we will be called Dawn Squad.” What they were called, wasn’t it up to the boss? Qin Zhong had no objections.

“Dawn Squad will be my internal forces. Other people we recruit will form an army, and they will be called the Dawn Army.”

Everyone applauded in unison, they finally saw hope. They no longer had to live like dogs, and Second Sister Bai Mei even shed tears.

“Dawn Squad, all listen up!” Pan Han stood up and issued his first command, enunciating clearly!

Crack! The 7 members of the Squad immediately stood at attention in a military posture.

“Now, task assignments. Qin Zhong, you have one day to create a detailed base expansion plan and personnel recruitment plan, and specify the necessary supplies. Everyone else will assist Qin Zhong; Cheng Xiao, you are responsible for explaining the local situation to me. You mentioned the Iron Gang before; report all similar dangerous organizations to me one by one.”

“Understood!” everyone replied in unison.