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nChapter 52: The Official Establishment of Guangping Street Gathering Place

nTranslator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

nWhen Wang Xiong and his group returned, it was already around seven in the evening.

nDuring this period, Lu Ming and Zhang Chengcheng, along with Yang Guan, Qin Lie, and Wei Jiming, brought back all the food from the Zhang family’s gathering place.

nAs Wang Xiong was making arrangements for the survivors, he also communicated with Zhang Chengcheng.

nWang Xiong briefly explained what he saw and heard at Cheng Shen’s gathering place. He hoped that Zhang Chengcheng could provide some psychological counseling for those women, and Zhang Chengcheng readily agreed.

nMeanwhile, Zhang Chengcheng also mentioned something else.

nLu Ming took about one-fifth of the supplies and brought them back home…

nThis puzzled Wang Xiong, and he could not quite understand Lu Ming’s actions.

nTo this, Zhang Chengcheng chuckled and said, “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.”

nWang Xiong instantly understood.

nIn short, a busy day passed quickly.

nThe next day.

nIt was the 32nd day of the apocalypse calendar, Wednesday.

nWhen Lu Ming finished his breakfast and peeked out of the window on the second floor, he witnessed the following scene.

nA bustling street scene.

nUnder Zhang Lixin’s lead, the men began constructing a defensive perimeter and moving zombie corpses.

nUnder Meng Jie’s guidance, the women boiled porridge in big iron pots or cleaned the rooms.

nZhang Chengcheng, Wang Xiong, and Li Zitong hung a banner at the Zombie Strike Array outside Lu Ming’s house. Through the sunlight, Lu Ming could vaguely make out the words.

nWarm congratulations on the official establishment of the Guangping Street Gathering Place!

nLu Ming:”???”

nScratching his head in confusion, he heard Zhang Chengcheng’s voice coming from downstairs.

n“Brother Lu! Are you done eating?”

nZhang Chengcheng seemed to have a special ability – every time Lu Ming peeked out the window without revealing himself, Zhang Chengcheng always managed to spot Lu Ming…

nBeing discovered, Lu Ming no longer pretended.

nHe simply opened the window and looked downstairs.

n“What’s going on?”

nAfter saying that, he pointed at the banner and heard Wang Xiong explaining, “Brother Lu, there are more people here now and it finally feels like a gathering place. I thought we should finalize this today, and from now on, this place will be called Guangping Street Gathering Place. It will give everyone a sense of belonging.”

nA sense of belonging was very important…

nIt gave the survivors a feeling of home.

nOf course, Lu Ming did not really understand or have any interest in this kind of thing.

nHe said, “You guys carry on.” Just as he was about to go downstairs and start exercising, he heard Wang Xiong speak again, “Oh, by the way, Brother Lu, after the workout today, you have to say a few words and then cut the ribbon…” Lu Ming:”???”

nI have to give a speech?

nWhat position do I hold to give a speech?

nOf course, it was not necessary to delve too deep into whether he was worthy or not. The main point was that Lu Ming really did not like these kinds of occasions.

nAfter some thought, Lu Ming went downstairs and got out of the house. As he prepared to start today’s exercise, he casually chatted with Wang Xiong. “Can I not give a speech? I don’t know how to give speeches…”

nHowever, Wang Xiong had helped him so much, and a direct and rigid refusal seemed a bit ungrateful. It wouldn’t be good.

nZhang Chengcheng, who was standing nearby, pursed her lips and smiled. “I’m just teasing you, Brother Lu. You don’t have to give a speech. When the time comes, you can just cut the ribbon and leave the speech to Wang Xiong.”

nLu Ming heaved a sigh of relief.

nZhang Chengcheng and Wang Xiong exchanged a subtle glance.

nLu Ming’s reaction was not unexpected, because Lu Ming had always been a simple person.

nHowever, simple people were not suitable to be leaders… This was the result of the discussion between Wang Xiong, Zhang Chengcheng, Zhang Lixin, and Meng Jie last night…

nThinking about his future role and responsibility, Wang Xiong suddenly felt overwhelmed.

nIt was a fulfilling and challenging morning.

nAt 10:30, the exercise session ended. Lu Ming hydrated himself and opened his personal information panel.

nName: Lu Ming

nStrength: 56.7 (58.1) f.

nPhysique: 57.4 (58.8) J.

nAgility: 50.8 (52.2) J.

nFitness Lv9 (600

/900).

nHand-to-hand Combat Lvi8 (1420

/1800): Strength and stamina increased by an additional 1.8 points.

nWhen he was exercising with Wang Xiong, particularly in the aspect of hand-to-hand combat, was really boosting Lu Ming’s skill proficiency.

nThe high level of hand-to-hand combat proficiency caused Lu Ming’s strength and stamina to increase exponentially.

n“It’s another day full of power!”

nWith his attributes increasing, Lu Ming was in a good mood. Just as he was about to go home, he was stopped by Wang Xiong.

nWang Xiong smiled and said, “Brother Lu, you don’t have to give a speech, but you should at least come for the ribbon-cutting, right?”

nAfter a slight dilemma, Lu Ming nodded and agreed.

nThe establishment of a gathering place should have been a big event.

nBut now that they were in the apocalypse, the resources were indeed limited. In addition, most of the survivors were from Cheng Shen’s gathering place. They had experienced many hardships, and this kind of trauma could not be healed in a short period of time.

nTherefore, they kept it simple.

nAfter lunch, a total of 60 people in the gathering place arrived at Lu Ming’s house.

nEveryone was either holding their bowls or gathered in groups of twos and threes, whispering to each other.

nUntil Wang Xiong stood on the mud wall.

nHe looked down at the people below, his gaze sweeping over familiar and unfamiliar faces.

nAfter a brief moment of contemplation, Wang Xiong smiled and said, “Today is a day worth celebrating.

n“It’s been more than a month since the apocalypse began. We have experienced the confusion at the beginning of the apocalypse together and witnessed the dangers and ugliness of the apocalypse.

n“Fate brought us together, allowing us to gather on this street and live in the houses on this street. In the future, we will also face the dangers of the apocalypse together and embrace our shared destiny and future together.”

nLu Ming had to admit that Wang Xiong had changed a lot.

nWhen they first met, Lu Ming only thought of Wang Xiong as a skilled fighter, young and hot-blooded, and a little rash.

nBut now, seeing Wang Xiong confidently speaking on the earthen wall,Lu Ming suddenly realized that Wang Xiong was much more dignified and steadier than before.

n“Maybe, people can change.”

nThis was the only explanation for the change in Wang Xiong.

nAs he thought about it, he listened to Wang Xiong continue his talk.

n“From the beginning of the apocalypse until now, each of us has our own experiences, difficulties and pain. We have different experiences, but I want to say that we should let bygones be bygones. The fact that we can stand here now means that we are ready to embrace a new beginning together.”

nWhen everyone in Cheng Shen’s gathering place heard this, they either looked pensive or their eyes turned red.

nFrom last night until now, they had been at a loss when they first moved, but now, they had gradually gained some acceptance of this place.

nWang Xiong’s words were undoubtedly the final nail in the coffin.

nThis was a form of acceptance.

nIt was also a process of integration.

nWang Xiong did not say much more.

nHe concluded, “So, with everyone as witnesses, I announce that Guangping

nStreet Gathering Place is officially established.”

nApplause erupted.

nWang Xiong smiled at everyone and then looked at Lu Ming. Seeing this, Lu Ming, accompanied by Zhang Chengcheng, walked to the banner.

nTaking the scissors handed to him by Zhang Lixin, Lu Ming made a few gestures and clumsily cut the banner in half.

nUnder the sunlight, Lu Ming looked at the people and saw smiles on their faces.

nAnd so, Lu Ming smiled too..

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