Little Egg dragged Little Bean Dumpling back and forth between the two caves, while their parents told them not to shout or yell.

When Bi Qiaoan saw that it was an acquaintance, she immediately relaxed.

They took out the hidden cans of luncheon meat for everyone to eat, and also rummaged through a bag in the corner to find chocolates and cookies for the children.

After watching Qiao An, Xiao Dou Sha and Xiao Pi Dan magically produced delicious treats from their canvas bag.

Curious, the two went to rummage through another canvas bag on the bed. However, it contained no food, only a first-aid kit.

When Qin Yiren and Li Wanwan saw this, they quickly picked the person up and scolded, "How could you go through Aunt Qiao An's backpack? That's impolite, don't you know? When you visit someone's home in the future, you must follow the rules!"

Little Egg and Little Red Bean Powder pouted, looking quite aggrieved.

Bi Qiaoan smiled, ruffled their hair, and said, "Your mother is right! No one likes kids who touch other people's things. Aunt Qiaoan doesn't mind because we're close. But if it were someone else, they might spank you!"

The two mothers took the opportunity to educate their children, teaching them a lot about etiquette.

Little Red Bean Paste and Little Egg were stunned, as if a whole new world had opened up for them. But, they didn't need this thing!

Zhang Heping and Ji Kangyong looked at Shen Yanming with guilt, wanting to say something, but feeling that it would be too formal to say it.

Shen Yanming smiled and shook his head: "It's nothing, it's just an environmental issue. The children don't have many opportunities to visit other people's homes, so it's normal that they don't know these things. Just tell them."

Zhang Heping and Ji Kangyong smiled in relief, and without keeping them in suspense, asked directly, "Old Shen, what do you think of that space stone?"

Shen Yanming glanced at Bi Qiaoan, and seeing that she had no objections, he got up, went to the newly made cabinet, and rummaged around, pulling out two space stones the size of fingernails.

"Here, take these. Use them after everyone finds the space stones." If you do it too early, people will be watching you, and things could easily go wrong.

Neither of them were stupid. After their initial shock, they nodded and didn't ask Shen Yanming where the space stone came from.

Qin Yiren and Li Wanwan were even more astonished, neither of them expecting to receive such a big surprise just because they came to discuss what to do.

This is such a surprise!

Realizing what had happened, she quickly covered Xiao Pidan and Xiao Dousha's mouths: "Babies, you can't tell anyone about what happened tonight when we get back."

The two children are both seven or eight years old and understand a lot of things.

Little Egg rolled his eyes and said, "Uncle Yanming, do you have canned fruit? If so, I promise to keep it a secret!"

That mischievous little face is incredibly cute. But the content is a bit infuriating.

Ji Kangyong was so angry he almost slapped him.

Shen Yanming stopped him again, smiling as he said, "Yes, but it depends on your performance. If you can keep it a secret, then Uncle will give you a jar of fruit every month. Little Red Bean Paste will get something good to eat too if you behave well."

Little Bean Paste glanced at her mother, and seeing that she didn't object, she obediently nodded.

Zhang Heping lowered his voice and asked, "What about these other things?"

"Yes, but it's inconvenient to go down the mountain to get it, for fear of being watched. Don't worry, Kang Yong and I will contact you when I bring it back."

"I know, do you need to tell me? If it weren't for your and Qiao An's help these past few years, I don't know what kind of life our two families would be in."

Shen Yanming smiled and said, "In the end, it's all supplies that you hoarded back then."

Zhang Heping gave Shen Yanming a strange look, pursed his lips, and said nothing.

Do you think he's stupid? It's been over ten years and the thing is still not broken!

Even if the temperature is low for the next seven or eight years, equivalent to freezing, there is still a time flow in the preceding years.

Moreover, the more he ate, the less food he had left, and he didn't believe he could keep much.

We both feel like we know the truth, but we still have to pretend. It's so frustrating and unbearable.

"Once the spatial storage devices are widely used, we can store your supplies in them. It will be much less troublesome to eat and use them in the future."

Zhang Heping and Ji Kangyong bowed to him and said, "It's all thanks to you."

Shen Yanming waved his hand and looked at Li Wanwan: "I also left a piece for your brother. Is it for you, or should I give it to him in person sometime?"

Li Wanwan was a little surprised. She shook her head and said, "Brother Chen, there's no need for that."

Li Wanwan knew perfectly well that Shen Yanming and her brother had long been estranged. She felt quite awkward standing among them.

On one side is her elder brother, on the other is her husband, and on yet another side are her elder brother's and husband's friends.

One of them had a close relationship with the Shen family, while the other was familiar yet distant.

Being in the middle of these people, it was difficult for her to maintain a proper sense of boundaries, so she often had to pretend to be oblivious. Sometimes she was also angry with her eldest brother, wondering how their once harmonious relationship had deteriorated to this state.

"It's nothing, I just picked them up casually. There aren't many, just a few." He wasn't a generous person, but as long as it reduced trouble, he wasn't afraid to play the saint.

"Brother Chen, you can keep it. You can give it to my brother if you want, or it's fine if you don't. Don't worry, I'm tight-lipped and I definitely won't say anything."

Shen Yanming nodded, still quite liking Li Wanwan's personality.

"However, I still suggest you go out with the guards. You might find other space stones. Most importantly, these are all privately stored by me. If you want to use them, you'll have to find a way to do it openly."

"Well, I came here to discuss with you whether we should go out on our own or go with the guards."

"Of course we should go with the guard team. Otherwise, if we encounter stones, how can we carry them back? Aren't we afraid someone will steal them? Although the Alliance doesn't allow disputes, the area is so big that if someone really commits murder or arson, we might not be able to find them."

"Well, that's actually quite possible."

"So it's better to go through the trouble and stick with the main group. You all have space stones now, so it's best if you can find some, but it's okay if you can't. Just treat it as a trip to relax and get some exercise."

"Yes, you have a point!"

"I went to the office area today and saw Wen Mengguan working on a plan. He should be out in a couple of days, then we can work together."

Zhang Heping and Ji Kangyong nodded: "Okay."

The group chatted until the bright moon hung high in the sky, at which point Zhang Heping and Ji Kangyong prepared to leave.

Shen Yanming got up, went inside, and opened the cabinet. He reached in and took out two bags, which were filled with various canned meats.

There are also fried dough twists, biscuits, and sausages. I won't include rice or noodles, as it's inconvenient for them to cook.

Zhang Heping and Ji Kangyong accepted the heavy cloth bags, smiled gratefully, and left with their wives and children.

Shen Yanming and Bi Qiaoan tidied up the house, added fuel to the stove, turned off the lamp, and then went into the space with An'an and Nuannuan.

Two days later, the base finally came up with a plan. It outlined about ten routes, radiating outwards from Yunling Mountain as the center.

Residents of the base can sign up, but the number of people in each team is limited, so not everyone can participate.