The next day, Wang Bin was woken up by his alarm clock. His head still ached a bit, so he quickly washed up and dashed out of his house, heading towards Emerald Lake for a run.
As usual, after two laps, Li Zhengguo arrived. After a quick greeting, they continued running. After five laps, Wang Bin approached Li Zhengguo.
"Master!"
"Mm, take a break first."
"Okay!"
Wang Bin took a short rest and only stood up once his breathing steadied.
"Come over when you're ready!"
After bowing respectfully, Wang Bin stood in front of Li Zhengguo, and the two began practicing Tai Chi push hands.
To master Tai Chi, one must practice push hands extensively, which involves two people engaging in circular offense and defense, with offense in defense and defense in offense, providing excellent training.
Initially, Wang Bin would be pushed away by Li Zhengguo after just two or three moves, but after an hour, he could withstand over twenty moves, which once again surprised Li Zhengguo with Wang Bin's progress.
"Let's stop here for today."
After practicing for so long, Li Zhengguo was also a bit tired.
"Master, I have something I need your help with."
"Oh, what is it?"
"I accidentally injured someone with my inner strength. Do you have any remedies for internal injuries?"
"Ah, you! Yes, tell me what happened first."
"I had a match with someone. That person was quite skilled, and I wanted to win, so I went all out and ended up injuring them!"
"Mm, getting injured in a match is normal. Take out your phone and note this down. I'll give you a remedy."
"Yes, thank you, Master!"
After giving Wang Bin the remedy, Li Zhengguo left. Wang Bin bought some breakfast on his way back home.
When he got home, Xiao Kai was already awake, sitting in the living room watching TV. To avoid disturbing You Hongfei and Li Xingping, the TV volume was very low.
"You're up, come have some breakfast."
"Mm, thanks!"
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Xiao Kai didn't hesitate and took a portion of breakfast to eat.
While Xiao Kai was eating, Wang Bin explained their company and Xiao Kai's job. Xiao Kai's job was simple: to work as a security guard at the processing plant, ensuring its safety.
Xiao Kai was quite satisfied with the job. Typically, a security guard would earn only two to three thousand a month, but Wang Bin offered him five thousand, plus insurance and bonuses for good performance. Where else could he find such a job?
Around noon, You Hongfei and Li Xingping finally woke up. The breakfast was already cold, but they didn't mind and heated it up in the kitchen before eating.
Wang Bin initially wanted to suggest skipping breakfast and going straight to lunch, but You Hongfei and Li Xingping just smiled and ate heartily once the breakfast was reheated.
"No waste!"
Xiao Kai was shocked to hear their words. Were they really wealthy people?
After a short rest, Wang Bin and the others took Xiao Kai to the processing plant, where the renovation company was working.
Xiao Kai glanced around and said to Wang Bin, "Haven't you installed surveillance cameras yet?"
"Didn't have the time."
"Oh, if you trust me, let me handle the installation of the surveillance cameras."
"You know how to do that?"
"Did you forget what I used to do?"
"Right, you were..."
With workers from the renovation company around, Wang Bin didn't continue.
Xiao Kai took a look around, then pulled out a piece of paper and pen to sketch.
"Here, here, and these spots need surveillance cameras to eliminate blind spots."
"A professional is indeed a professional. I'll leave the cameras to you. Calculate how much it'll cost."
"If you want night vision and high definition, twelve cameras plus the system will cost about fifteen thousand. Add a computer, and twenty thousand should cover it!"
"Twenty thousand isn't enough. I'll give you fifty thousand. Get the best equipment! Give me your bank account, and I'll transfer the money now."
"Ah, we just met last night. Aren't you afraid I'll run off with the money?"
"It's just fifty thousand. I don't even care about that amount, and I trust my judgment."
"Alright, since you trust me so much, I won't let you down!"
At this moment, Xiao Kai felt like he had found a confidant, and Wang Bin's standing in his mind soared. After transferring the money, he went straight to purchase the cameras.
Watching Xiao Kai walk away, You Hongfei playfully punched Wang Bin and said, "You're getting better at winning people's hearts. Just fifty thousand, and you've got a former special forces soldier following you loyally!"
"This isn't about winning hearts; it's about mutual trust! If you doubt someone, don't use them; if you use them, don't doubt them. That's my way of doing things!"
"Alright, you win!"
"By the way, help me renovate my warehouse, buy a few larger refrigerators and some shelves. Every other day, help me procure some goods. Just have the vendors deliver them; I'll send you the list later."
"No problem."
You Hongfei didn't ask what Wang Bin needed the warehouse for or what he was buying. His trust in Wang Bin was just like Wang Bin's trust in him. Whatever Wang Bin asked him to do, he would do.
After giving instructions, Wang Bin left. This time, the procurement couldn't wait for You Hongfei, so he had to go buy things himself.
From Company Commander Liu, he learned that the base had electricity and a signal tower, so he planned to buy some walkie-talkies. With these, he could stay in touch with them promptly.
Since cooking wasn't possible recently, Wang Bin reduced the purchase of meat and fresh vegetables, focusing on instant foods, snacks, beer, and drinks. He also went to the pharmacy to buy some Chinese medicine prescribed by Master Liu Zhengguo.
The items in the system mall were too expensive, so he avoided buying from there unless necessary. As for the remaining ten thousand kilograms of gold, he didn't plan to spend it yet; he could exchange it when needed.
Additionally, he bought a lot of gasoline this time, finding it more effective against zombies than guns.
When the time came, Wang Bin re-entered the apocalypse. As he stepped out of his room, everyone was sitting in the living room, quietly waiting for his return.
"Wang Bin, you're back?"
"Mm!"
Wang Bin replied with a smile and took out ice cream and chocolate from the system space for everyone. This time, there wasn't as much ice cream as before, but at least everyone got two.
Bao and Little Nan enjoyed their treats, while the others ate one and saved the rest for Bao and the others.
"Has anything happened recently?"
"Yes, Uncle Wang, you have to avenge Uncle Dazhu. He was bullied!"
Before anyone else could respond, Bao spoke up first.
"What happened?" Wang Bin immediately grew concerned.
"It's nothing much. I encountered a skilled fighter in the army and got defeated by him."
"Oh, what kind of fighter?"
"Uncle Wang, that person is really strong. He broke six bricks with one palm!"
"Oh, what martial art did he use?"
"I found out it was Iron Palm."
"How did you end up fighting him?"
"After you left, we practiced the Tai Chi you taught us every day. A squad leader saw us and, being a martial artist himself, wanted to spar with me. I defeated him, and the news spread. Then the squad leader brought their battalion commander, and I was no match for him!"
"I see. That's a minor issue. Tomorrow, arrange a meeting for me. I'll spar with him in the afternoon."
"Ah, are you really going to step in?"
"My brother was bullied. Do you think I'd just stand by and do nothing?"
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