Chapter 1040: Chapter 1040

"Take your time. When you’re the only one here, your rebellious nature will soften."

"Damn... can’t you speak more nicely?"

"Hmph, foolish. Isn’t this a world where the strong rule? Whether we leave or not depends on him. I won’t change. It’s already the apocalypse; why care about these things."

"Don’t be stubborn, and don’t resist. The warden said Brother Lin is giving us a chance to right our wrongs. There’s no meeting with Officer Huang, because meeting him only leads to a dead end."

There’s always someone disobedient no matter where you are.

Of course, some people in deep reflection in prison gradually realize, regretting the things they’ve done in the apocalypse, unable to believe it was them who did it.

Lin Fan walked up to the first prisoner.

Facing Lin Fan, the prisoner nervously swallowed. He had been brought back from a trading ship, making a living by ferrying people. In this post-apocalyptic world, survival for ordinary people like him was really hard.

Slinking around like a dog.

When faced with fierce individuals, he could only bow, humbling himself like a grandson, not daring to have any thoughts of resistance.

He thought being brought back would let him live a normal life in the shelter, but the things he had done were found out, so he was sent to prison for reformation.

With the transformation, he seemed to feel an overwhelming positive energy enveloping him.

Though the warden appeared stern, he had strong principles and was very good. If anyone bullied others in prison, he’d harshly discipline them, never turning a blind eye.

He always told them to reform well, leave prison soon, and return to a normal life.

The apocalypse isn’t as scary as you think. When you truly unite with others, you’ll find life has always been beautiful, never changed.

Some took it to heart, while others only listened with one ear.

That’s why they stand here now, waiting for inspection.

"Don’t be nervous, it’s okay. If you pass, you pass. Even if you don’t, it’s fine. Take it slow; you’ll pass someday." Lin Fan said gently, observing the other’s tense demeanor.

The prisoner waiting for the result nodded.

Lin Fan looked into his eyes, seemingly seeing right into his heart.

"Welcome to Sunshine Shelter."

The anxious prisoner widened his eyes at these words, seemingly unable to believe it, pointing at himself, "I... did I pass?"

Hearing the definite answer.

The prisoner burst into tears of joy, unsure of where to place his hands. The joy surged in his heart, leaving him with so much to say, but all words turned into emotional outpour.

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No one expected the first prisoner to pass and be selected.

They waited, hopeful, all wishing to be the next lucky person.

Lin Fan naturally knew their thoughts.

Sunshine Shelter had always been stable.

All survivors yearned for a better life.

Following this, Lin Fan carefully inspected each prisoner. Upon declaring someone qualified, the named prisoner would feel excited to tears, while those who did not pass stood dejected, unable to recover for a long time.

But such people were few.

Zhou Yang’s management was excellent. Under his education, the prisoners had come out of their darkness, repenting their past mistakes and becoming normal citizens.

Lin Fan looked at those who hadn’t passed, softly saying, "Don’t be disappointed. Take your time, there’s no rush. Someday, you’ll recover."

That’s all he could say.

Zhou Yang said, "Brother Lin, is this everyone?"

"Yes, just these ones."

"Alright, I’ll take them back to the shelter soon and hand them over to Wang Kai for further arrangements," Zhou Yang stated.

Lin Fan nodded; Wang Kai and Guan Hao were always responsible for the assignments.

He then left the prison to continue clearing zombies outside; he had to thoroughly eliminate all zombies in Huang City province.

Zhou Yang announced, "Very good, those chosen by Brother Lin, I’ve seen your reforms these past few days. I know you’ll meet the requirements. When you get to Sunshine Shelter, you must be good people. Don’t think about harming others, or if you’re sent back, your future’s bleak. Understand?"

"Understood," shouted the selected prisoners loudly.

Unable to contain their joy, they were truly thrilled, even to the point of tears.

The rest of the prisoners were sent back.

The others were transported by Zhou Yang on a bus to the shelter.

Red Sun Martial Arts School.

The trainees were dining together. The meals couldn’t be called lavish, but they were enough to stave off hunger; for example, today’s breakfast was just a bowl of porridge, some deep-fried dough sticks, and pickled vegetables.

There wasn’t much difference from usual; the only difference was the limited choice.

Cui Xiaofei, Duan Yi, and Chen Wu sat at a table having breakfast.

"Senior Brother Cui, are you planning to stay here with us forever?" Duan Yi asked.

She felt like there was something strange about Senior Brother Cui.