Upon hearing this, the other militia members burst into laughter, and the atmosphere instantly became relaxed and lively.

They knew that although the competition was fierce, Chen Yu's proposal had provided them with a fair platform, giving them the opportunity to pursue their own happiness.

"I want to emphasize this point again!" Chen Yu added, "Those who have wives at home should not join in the fun. Our Tianyu Base practices monogamy. We do not accept the old-fashioned practice of taking concubines, nor do we allow any de facto or formal polygamous relationships."

"Hehe~, don't worry, Mr. Chen, I'm an honest man!" a burly militiaman laughed loudly, patting his chest to show his loyalty and devotion.

"Erzhu, we all know you're a bit of a sly fox. You seem honest and simple, but you've got a lot of hidden agendas," a tall, thin militiaman joked, drawing a burst of laughter.

Chen Yu couldn't help but laugh. He admired the soldiers' frankness and optimism. Despite being in the apocalypse, they still maintained their humanity and sense of humor.

"Alright, let's get back to the main topic." Chen Yu's smile faded, and he said seriously, "I hope everyone will take this pairing mechanism seriously, as it's about being responsible for yourselves and for others. Remember, we are looking for partners who can face future challenges together, not just for a bit of fun."

The militia members nodded, their expressions turning serious. They understood that Chen Yu's words were not merely a reminder of their personal feelings, but also a consideration for the stability and future development of the entire team.

"Sir, what about us?" Lin Lele asked nervously. If what Chen Yu just said was true, what was the relationship between her, Qiao Meng, Yang Yue and Chen Yu?

Chen Yu rolled his eyes at Lin Lele, somewhat speechless, and said indifferently, "I have the right to interpret the base's laws."

"Oh." Lin Lele was immediately relieved. She had thought Chen Yu was planning to put family members aside for the greater good.

At this moment, Chen Yu fell into deep thought.

In the extremely cold post-apocalyptic world, the situation of more men than women is common, although his Tianyu base tries its best to maintain a gender balance in its recruitment of personnel.

However, there are still quite a few eligible men in the base who cannot find partners.

A stable and harmonious society cannot exist without the stability of the family as its basic unit.

In the unique environment of the apocalypse, the importance of family is highlighted even more.

Chen Yu knew that in order for Tianyu Base to continue to develop, it was necessary to solve the personal problems of these soldiers so that they could devote themselves to the construction and defense of the base with peace of mind.

Otherwise, if there are too many bachelors, sooner or later there will be big trouble.

Thinking of this, Chen Yu secretly made up his mind that he could appropriately lower the requirements for female survivors to join the Tianyu Base, so as to bring the male-to-female ratio of the Tianyu Base to a relatively balanced state as soon as possible.