He moved slowly against the wall, keeping his body as low as possible, observing the zombies' movements through the gaps. The zombies' distorted faces and stumbling steps made his heart beat faster, but he suppressed his fear and waited for the zombies to slowly move away.

After confirming it was safe, Xiao Yi continued forward and walked into an abandoned pharmacy. The pharmacy was in a mess, with shelves collapsed and medicines scattered all over the floor. He carefully stepped over the broken glass and debris, carefully searching for useful medicines in the chaos. Every time he picked up a bottle of medicine, he would carefully check the label and expiration date, not missing any potentially life-saving medicine.

Next, he came to a grocery store. The store was filled with a foul smell and the shelves were empty, but Xiao Yi did not give up. He squatted down and searched under the counter and in the corners. Finally, in a broken box, he found several packages of unopened compressed biscuits, and a hint of joy appeared on his face.

Later, in an abandoned residential building, Xiao Yi searched floor by floor. In the deep end of a wardrobe in one room, he found a few warm clothes; in a drawer in another room, he found a box of batteries and a multi-purpose knife. These items were like treasures to him.

Throughout the entire process, Xiao Yi remained vigilant, carefully avoiding every possible danger, solely to bring back more supplies for the base's survival. Every time he returned from outside, Xiao Yi, a slightly tired but hopeful figure, would appear at the base's gate. He carried a bulging backpack, his steps a bit heavy, but his eyes gleamed with satisfaction.

As soon as he entered the base, Xiao Yi didn't care about resting and immediately started to sort and organize the new harvest. He first carefully placed the backpack on the ground and gently unbuttoned it, as if treating an invaluable treasure.

He took out the food he had found one by one, including some shriveled bread, unopened cans, and various dry foods. Xiao Yi neatly arranged the food on the storage rack according to the type and expiration date. He placed the food that was about to expire in a prominent position so that he could eat it first.

Next came the medicines. He carefully placed each in a specialized medicine box, meticulously labeling each with its name and purpose. Fever reducers, anti-inflammatories, painkillers—each one could potentially save a life at a crucial moment. His movements were gentle and cautious, fearing to damage these precious lifesavers.

Then came the clothes. He folded the clean and neat clothes and put them in the closet. The thick cotton coats and warm blankets were placed separately, ready to bring warmth to everyone on cold days.

He also carefully organized the tools he found, and hung hammers, nails, screwdrivers, etc. on the tool wall for easy access at any time.

Batteries, candles, lighters and other daily necessities are placed in a box for emergency use.

Xiao Yi carefully treated every newly harvested item, placing them properly. Thanks to his efforts, the base's reserves became increasingly abundant, providing everyone with an additional guarantee of survival in this crisis-ridden world. As Xiao Yi repeatedly replenished the base's reserves, the gears of fate quietly turned, allowing him to encounter a group of survivors who were also struggling to survive in the apocalypse.

It was a foggy morning, and Xiao Yi was out looking for resources as usual. As he stepped into an abandoned shopping mall, a sudden, tiny noise rang out in the silent space. He instantly became alert, gripping his weapon tightly and tiptoeing towards the sound.

In a corner of the mall, he saw several figures huddled together. They were ragged, their faces haggard, and their eyes revealed deep fear and helplessness. Xiao Yi's heart tightened, and he slowed down his pace and said softly, "Don't be afraid, I have no ill intentions."

When those people heard his voice, their bodies trembled even more violently. Xiao Yi slowly approached and raised his hands to show his friendliness, and they relaxed a little.

It was a small group of two men and two women. One of the older men looked very frail, with a dirty piece of cloth wrapped around his arm, suggesting he was injured. A young woman was holding a child tightly, the child's face stained with tears.

Xiao Yi took out some food and water from his backpack and handed them to them. They hesitated for a moment, but finally took it and devoured it. During the conversation, Xiao Yi learned that they had been wandering outside for a long time, avoiding the pursuit of zombies, with no place to live and no food to eat.

Another time, Xiao Yi was searching for supplies in a dilapidated residential area. Suddenly, he heard a cry for help. He ran towards the sound and found three people in a room surrounded by several zombies.

He rushed forward without hesitation and started a fierce fight with the zombies. After a hard fight, he finally eliminated all the zombies. The three people were grateful to him and told Xiao Yi that they originally thought they were going to die, but they didn't expect to meet their savior at the last moment.

As he continued to go out and gather resources, Xiao Yi encountered other survivors. Some were brave souls struggling to survive on their own, while others were pitiful people who had lost their families. Xiao Yi brought them back to the base because he knew that in this cruel world, only by uniting together could there be more hope for survival.

Xiao Yi knew very well that choosing a partner was a key decision concerning the future of the base and the fate of everyone, so he was extremely cautious.

Whenever he met a new survivor, Xiao Yi would observe their every move calmly. He would pay attention to their reactions when faced with danger, whether they panicked and only cared about escaping for their own lives, or whether they could remain calm and try to find a solution.

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