Human nature is fickle. There was no guaranteeing they wouldn't harbor ulterior motives.
Jiang Linhai informed Zhuang Chenshen that he would not be teaming up with them.
Zhuang Chenshen looked completely taken aback. "Isn't this a win-win situation?" he said, stunned. "It would benefit all of us."
Jiang Linhai simply waved his hand dismissively. "Go back!" He left Zhuang Chenshen no room for negotiation.
Wary of the gun in Jiang Linhai's hand and the people inside the helicopter, Zhuang Chenshen had no choice but to return with the instant noodles and water, completely untouched.
When Zhuang Feiyue learned that Jiang Si's group was unwilling to team up, she heaved a deep sigh. "Then we'll just have to prepare for the worst," she said.
Zhuang Feiyue took out her phone and tried calling Zhuang Hailin, but all she got was a busy signal. There was no reception.
What was the Northern Country even like? Would it be any better than their current situation? These were all unknowns.
