Chapter 106

Zhang Hezhi and Xu Manwen stood side by side reflecting on themselves when the door suddenly opened and the people who came in were Yan Hong and Chen Yunliang.

Chen Yunliang rubbed the red marks from being tied up for so long and asked, "Is everything taken care of?"

Tang Zeyu: "Yeah."

Yan Hong closed the door casually and saw the two people standing beside her. She snorted and didn't give them a good look.

Wu Xi pretended not to see it and drank his tea calmly.

Lu Shiyu looked at the people who had already crowded the room and sighed helplessly.

The absurdity of this world is really hard to imagine.

They thought that the Dawn Base was planning to attack them, but it turned out that it was just two of the base commander's men acting on their own initiative.

After Wu Xi reconciled the accounts with Zhang Hezhi and Xu Manwen just now, she also understood the whole story.

It turned out that after Zhang Hezhi submitted the application, Xu Manwen said that he could not find the relevant diplomatic documents and concluded that the establishment of diplomatic relations was an act of Shuguang Base without prior approval. It happened that Xu Manwen did not like the people in Shuguang Base and felt that they had a sense of superiority from an unknown source, so he proposed to Zhang Hezhi to deal with Tang Zeyu and others on behalf of the base commander. Zhang Hezhi also felt that these people were not easy to deal with and it would be best to send them away as soon as possible.

The two hit it off immediately, and their plan was simple: they would move the meeting originally scheduled for tomorrow to today, and then use the time difference to mess up the relationship between the two sides. By then, the establishment of diplomatic relations would naturally be shelved.

As for putting drugs to suppress superpowers in Tang Zeyu and the others' food, it was only because they were worried that these uninvited guests with superpowers would cause trouble in the Dawn Base. There were very few people with superpowers in the Dawn Base, even fewer than those in the Dawn Base, and the prevention measures were not as mature as those in the Dawn Base. No one could guarantee what a group of people with superpowers would do, so using food to suppress them without anyone noticing was just right.

The reason why Chen Yunliang was arrested was simply because he found their hidden spot through the micro camera. Although it was unclear how he did it, there was one thing that did not need to be thought about, that is, as long as he was allowed to go back, the whole thing would be exposed, so they had to tie him up first.

As a result, things were messed up. Not only were they not solved as quietly as expected, but they also caused a big mess.

Not only did their people fail to stop Yan Hong, they also helped Yan Hong meet the base commander by chance, and successfully delivered the letter to the base commander himself. Needless to say, what happened afterwards was that the two of them were punished to stand in the office and still couldn't figure out why the base commander came over at that time.

Yan Hong squeezed in between Tang Zeyu and Lu Shiyu to take credit: "See, I did a good job, it was only thanks to my timely delivery that the matter was resolved so smoothly!"

"Yeah, that's great." Lu Shiyu rubbed Yanhong's head.

Wu Xi put down the teacup and looked at the two people beside him: "Alright, stop pretending to be pitiful. Go and accept the punishment yourself. Don't let me interfere anymore."

"yes."

The two men walked out with their heads hung. Lu Shiyu waited until the door closed before asking, "What punishment will they receive?"

Wu Xi thought for a moment and then said, "Probably suspension and salary reduction or something like that... Oh, yes, they also have to repair the cafeteria, and they have to pay for it themselves."

What a simple punishment.

Wu Xi took out a piece of paper from his pocket, which turned out to be a letter written by Professor Chen.

"I've read Uncle Chen's letter, and I understand the general situation. So, there was no question of establishing diplomatic relations from the beginning. It's just that you encountered trouble and needed help from the Dawn Base, right?"

Lu Shiyu's heart instantly rose to his throat. They had already left a bad impression on Wu Xi. Even though the culprit was Wu Xi's own subordinate, it did not affect their damaged image in Wu Xi's eyes. It would be difficult to ask for help now.

Lu Shiyu took the initiative to speak and told Wu Xi his speculation about meteorites and distortion. Although he didn't know whether Professor Chen had written about it in the letter, it would be better for them to say it again.

Lu Shiyu's mouth was dry after she finished speaking in one breath, but Wu Xi did not look surprised. It was obvious that she had read it in the letter, so she did not take her words seriously. Instead, she kept looking at her intentionally or unintentionally.

After she finished talking about the aftermath, Yu started to get nervous. She felt that Wu Xi didn't seem to be interested in what she said. What should she do?

"You said the meteorite is the key to solving the distortion disaster. Where's the evidence?"

Wu Xi spread his hands and said, "Everything requires evidence. You don't have any video or photos, and you didn't bring any meteorite samples. How can I believe that a piece of stone I've never seen before is so valuable? Besides, it's ridiculous to go against the Dawn Base just for a piece of stone that you're not sure is actually useful."

Tang Zeyu handed Lu Shiyu a glass of water and took over the conversation, saying, "Chief Wu's concerns are reasonable. After all, we've never met before, and asking you to help us unconditionally is indeed a bit unreasonable."

Wu Xi chuckled. "Don't blame me, Captain Tang. It's not that I don't want to help you, but I also have a base of people to support, and there are a group of people below who are eyeing us covetously. I won't do such an unprofitable deal."

This was different from what Lu Shiyu had imagined. She thought that Wu Xi, as a ruler who cared about the humans in the base, would participate without hesitation when she knew there was a way to end the apocalypse. But she forgot that Wu Xi was also the leader of the humans in the base, and the decisions she made would affect the entire base. This also determined that it was impossible for her to just listen to a few words and then join in.

If there are not enough reasons and evidence to convince Wu Xi, then Dawn Base will never help them. If they cannot take Dawn Base, let alone the other small bases, they would rather die than confront Dawn Base.

Tang Zeyu suddenly asked, "Excuse me, Chief Wu, do you think humans and the Apocalypse can coexist peacefully?"

Wu Xi's face showed a trace of confusion, but he still said, "I don't think the apocalypse is a good thing for humanity."

"We've all witnessed the horror of the Distortion Wave. Its appearance has taken away our loved ones and friends. To think we can coexist peacefully with it, honestly, sounds like wishful thinking."

Tang Zeyu: "Then do you know how we managed to get here without preparing any food in advance?"

Lu Shiyu suddenly looked at Tang Zeyu, as if he could predict what he was going to say next, but why did he say this suddenly!

Wu Xi didn't understand nor was he very interested, so he just asked out of politeness: "How did you do that?"

"We've been eating deformed creatures all the way. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all deformed creatures."

really!

Lu Shiyu now wants to find a corner to hide in. Even if they all accept the fact of eating deformed creatures, it is still too curious for ordinary people!

Especially someone like Wu Xi, it's obvious that he wouldn't eat deformed creatures!

Wu Xi's cheek twitched slightly when he heard this, but he immediately adjusted his expression and said with a smile, "Haha, Captain Tang is really creative. How can you eat a deformed creature?"

The sight of distorted creatures was enough to make one lose their appetite, not to mention how they tasted. Many people had gotten food poisoning simply from trying to eat them. In the end, the director of the health center couldn't stand it anymore and applied to her for a rule prohibiting the consumption of distorted creatures.

The people in front of me now say that they have eaten deformed creatures along the way. What’s the difference between this and someone using bats and rats as food reserves?

Tang Zeyu said seriously, "Captain Wu, we are not joking."

Tang Zeyu turned to look at Lu Shiyu. Lu Shiyu, who was originally a little embarrassed, instantly understood what Tang Zeyu meant and took out a notebook from his bag and handed it to Wu Xi.

"I wrote this myself, recording the deformed creatures we encountered along the way. The methods of eating them included are ones I've personally practiced."

Wu Xi took the notebook doubtfully, and after flipping through a few pages, his expression changed noticeably, as if he was reading some rigorous scientific report. Lu Shiyu even became nervous, fearing that he had written something incorrectly or not well.

Under Lu Shiyu's tense gaze, Wu Xi quickly flipped through the notebook and handed it back.

"It's very interesting, I hadn't imagined it."

Lu Shiyu took the notebook back and waited anxiously for Wu Xi's evaluation.

"Actually, our base has recently been trying to record the deformed creatures around us, but the high investment and low return make it too cost-effective, so it's been put off," Wu Xi said. "But what you brought gives me another idea. Perhaps we can try using the deformed creatures as food, which would save some resources within the base."

"Have you just started recording the deformed creatures?" Chen Yunliang asked, "Isn't it a bit slow?"

Wu Xi explained, "The resources at Dawn Base are limited and can't afford to waste them, so we have to prioritize them for urgent needs. Things like field investigations waste manpower and resources, and may result in casualties, but the returns are very limited. It's really not worth it."

Shao Xingyang asked, "Then what were those people doing not far from the base gate when we first arrived at the base yesterday?"

"You mean Zhang Hezhi and the others?" Wu Xi answered them one by one. "They are volunteers. They signed up to go out and explore. The base only provides basic facilities. As for safety, they can't guarantee it."

"Actually, Zhang Hezhi's job wasn't that. He just happened to be leading the team yesterday."

Afterwards, Wu Xi answered several questions from other people one after another. The topic became more and more off-topic, gradually deviating from the original meteorite question.

After a while, there was a knock on the door. Someone came to call Wu Xi to a meeting.

"You can move freely within the base for the rest of the time. If you want, you can stay at Dawn Base. I have official business to attend to, so I'll excuse you for now."

After Wu Xi left, there was no need for the remaining people to stay here any longer. By the time the five of them walked out of the General Affairs Office, it was almost dusk.

Lu Shiyu looked back at the General Affairs Office where an area had collapsed. He had not expected that things would be so tortuous when he set out, and in the end, nothing was done.

"Don't be discouraged. At worst, we can come back tomorrow." Yan Hong patted Lu Shiyu's shoulder and said.

"That's right! We'll come here every day and keep harassing her. I don't believe the base commander will just keep refusing to give in!" Shaoxing Yang babbled, "Once she gets fed up, she'll naturally agree to help us!"

Lu Shiyu was amused by what the two said and felt a little better.

"Okay, if you bother them enough, they'll just kick us out."

Chen Yunliang pushed his glasses up, the marks on his wrist still visible. He said, "I don't think the base commander will give in so easily, but it's not completely impossible. We first need to convince her that the meteorite can end the apocalypse. Then we have to make her understand our value and importance so that she won't exclude us from her plan."

"Oh, there's so much to do," Lu Shiyu said, putting his hands behind his back and kicking the stones on the ground. "I thought everything would be fine once we got to Dawn Base, but it turns out I still need to find a way to convince them."

"By the way, aren't we acting like door-to-door salespeople?"

"You know what, it's a bit similar. It makes me feel even more miserable."

…

A few people were chatting and laughing as they walked back to the hotel under the afterglow of dusk, but they didn't know that at this moment a group of uninvited guests came to the gate of a base somewhere.

"Dawn Base... is this the place..."