early morning.

The first rays of sunlight pierced through the treetops and gently fell upon the vast fields.

Dressed in simple clothes, the pioneers walked into the fields they were responsible for, filled with hope and confidence.

In the fields.

The green rice paddies, wheat fields, and vegetable gardens swayed gently in the breeze.

The land reclamation workers used hoes and rakes to cultivate the land, making the soil soft and fine, creating a good environment for crop growth.

They would sometimes bend down to weed, sometimes to water and fertilize, carefully tending to each seedling and helping them grow strong.

Some people strolled through the vegetable gardens and orchards.

When the fruit trees are laden with heavy fruit, they pick up their baskets and gently pluck the ripe fruit.

On a hot afternoon.

Some people were working in the fields, sweating profusely.

With a stern face, Yin Qinghan wielded a sickle to harvest the crops, each strike carrying a deep sense of resentment.

A chill emanated from him, and it seemed as if the temperature around him had dropped considerably, though I wasn't sure if it was just my imagination.

The nearby pioneers couldn't help but shiver and didn't dare to get close to her at all.

Seven days!

She has been working on the plantation for a whole week!

Every day they are either loosening the soil and fertilizing, digging up vegetables and picking fruits, or harvesting crops.

She was getting herself covered in grime every day, and her body reeked of the pungent smell of fertilizer. She really couldn't stand it anymore.

Miscalculation!

I shouldn't have made that bet with that woman!

That's right, she got tricked by Liu Shiman again.

At the time, she thought it was just a favor, and she didn't think it was a big deal. She wasn't some pampered young lady.

That day, after the crops were harvested.

The woman came back and insincerely praised her, saying that she worked quickly and efficiently without dawdling. She thought that would be the end of it.

no way.

This wasn't an unreasonable request; she personally agreed, saying she would sleep in the fields every day.

The last bet was outrageous, but she could at least evade it a little. This time, she has no excuse to renege on her bet.

She herself is an awakened one.

I am physically stronger than the average person. It's not that I can't stand the work here, it's just that I find it very boring and tedious.

Farming, farming...

How long am I supposed to keep farming here?!

Making fertilizer doesn't require zombie corpses. She's an Awakened One, yet she doesn't go to the front lines to hunt zombies.

What's the point of staying here and farming every day?

At the very least, assign her some patrol duties to handle various conflict incidents and maintain the safety and stability of the shelter!

Who would have thought?

The woman had made clear arrangements for her, telling her not to worry about anything else and just to focus on working on the plantation.

.........

Not far away.

Zhou Zhengguo walked towards the area, holding a palm-leaf fan in his right hand and a slice of watermelon in his left.

He was wearing a straw hat, his trousers were rolled up high, and his cloth shoes were covered in mud.

He looked like an ordinary old farmer, and remained calm throughout the journey, not attracting the attention of others.

However, a few sharp-eyed people recognized Zhou Zhengguo and were about to greet him.

But Zhou Zhengguo stopped him with a wave of his hand.

Yin Qinghan has a keen sense of perception. She noticed someone approaching her and instinctively turned around to look behind her.

With a faint smile on his face, Zhou Zhengguo handed over the watermelon and said softly:

"Let's eat some watermelon and rest for a bit."

The visitor was Zhou Zhengguo.

Yin Qinghan was not surprised.

The old man was the complete opposite of her; he would go to the plantation whenever he had free time and often worked alongside the land reclamation workers.

He put down his tools, took the watermelon, and took two big bites, completely ignoring the mud and grime on his hands.

It's the end of the world.

Why be so particular? It's good enough to have something to eat. A little dirt won't hurt you.

After eating the watermelon.

Yin Qinghan looked at the old man in front of him, remained silent for a while, and then quietly asked:

"You're really not going to care about the shelter anymore?"

Zhou Zhengguo smiled and said, "Now that we've finally been able to unload our burdens, why bother worrying about those things?"

"Are you comfortable leaving that woman in charge?"

"Didn't she do a pretty good job during this time, managing the shelter very well?"

Yin Qinghan fell silent.

She was completely out of options now.

That woman now holds great power, but the old man is willing to relinquish it and doesn't want to get involved in the shelter's affairs.

Even if she wanted to get some special privileges to change jobs, she can't do it now.

You can't just abandon your responsibilities and quit.

That woman comes to check from time to time, and even though we're in the wrong, she still has her pride.

"Don't be so resentful."

"Isn't it great to work here? Watching these crops grow day by day is such a wonderful thing!"

He sighed.

Zhou Zhengguo squatted down on the edge of the field, gently fanning himself with a palm leaf fan, the tall rice seedlings behind him blocking out the sunlight.

The rice seedlings here are not giant crops, but they are much stronger than ordinary rice seedlings in both length and width.

Enjoying the cool shade under the rice plants.

This dream, which could not be realized in peacetime, was actually realized after the apocalypse.

.........

It was evening.

As the sun sets, a magnificent sunset glow appears on the horizon.

The land reclamation workers had just finished a day's work, packed up their tools, and prepared to go home together.

Everyone's face was filled with a satisfied and happy smile, because they knew...

One’s own hard work.

It not only brought benefits to themselves, but also provided abundant food and hope to their families and the shelter.

After tidying up the tools.

Most of the pioneers were not in a hurry to go back. They sat on the ridges of the fields chatting, holding melons and fruits in their hands.

This is an essential daily entertainment activity, and you can also get some fruit to eat along the way—it's a default work perk.

On the other side.

Yin Qinghan arrived at the intersection alone. She had been wanting to leave work for a long time, and this day's work was finally over.

As we walked

A familiar figure suddenly appeared ahead, and Liu Shiman gradually stopped, her expression turning extremely cold.

Are you always this free?

"Is it so strange that I've come to the plantation to inspect the work?"

She didn't believe a single punctuation mark in what this woman said; it was obvious she was there to monitor her.

Yin Qinghan's expression grew even colder.

A faint smile appeared on Liu Shiman's face as she said, "Don't be so cold."

"I heard you're really unhappy with this job, and it's even affecting other people's enthusiasm. How about I find you a different job?"

These words were spoken.

Yin Qinghan immediately became alert, his eyes fixed on Liu Shiman, his brain working frantically at that moment.

I'm so scared of being scammed.

She didn't believe this woman was so kind; she had been happily watching her make a fool of herself yesterday.

There's definitely something fishy going on here. Maybe they've dug a huge pit and are just waiting for you to jump in.

"unnecessary."

Yin Qinghan turned and left immediately.

Although I don't know what this woman is up to, it's definitely not something good.

Seeing this, Liu Shiman took a step and followed, saying, "Think it over carefully, this is your only chance."

"unnecessary."

“You really wanted to change jobs, and now that I’m giving you the opportunity, you’re not appreciating it.”

"Hehe, you're so kind."

Liu Shiman suddenly changed the subject, "In that case, you can continue farming here."

These words were spoken.

Yin Qinghan suddenly stopped and turned to look at Liu Shiman. "What kind of work?"

"This is confidential for now."

Seeing Yin Qinghan turn to leave, Liu Shiman added, "I meant well."

"I think it's not good for a powerful Awakened to spend all his time in places like this."

I hesitated for a moment.

Yin Qinghan gradually made up her mind and silently said, "Okay, I agree."

Upon hearing this, Liu Shiman's smile deepened. "A wise choice. I'll take you to see where you work."

I don't know why...

Yin Qinghan had a bad feeling, as if she had been tricked again.

...........