Chapter 412 Cleanup

The base commander had his hands behind his back, and his conceited expression made everyone jealous.

He spoke as if it was not he who ordered the group of people to be driven out.

If he had not banned the base from taking in outsiders and refused to tell them the truth, using the excuse that he would make arrangements later, this group of survivors would have left long ago.

I really can't understand why they neither give me a way out nor let me go.

Is it true that leaders’ thinking patterns are always different from those of ordinary people?

The patrol team looked down at the people lying on the ground with their full stomachs and grinning foolishly, and couldn't help but complain in their hearts.

"Are they not going to pack up and leave? Are those people really not going to care anymore?" the base commander asked anxiously.

I saw the boss put away all the tables, chairs and benches he had brought out, as if he was about to leave.

"Tsk tsk, it's really unreliable to rely on businessmen to save the country. It's as difficult as a sow climbing a tree or a man squatting to pee.

Brothers, your choice to follow me is absolutely correct. Only someone like me can bring you a bright future! "

The base commander laughed and patted them hard, expecting praise in return.

The patrol team turned around in unison, their voices high and filled with a hint of gloating: "Look, they've opened the portal!"

"Are they leaving? I knew they were that kind of people - why did those survivors follow them in?!" He threw himself on the city wall, staring at the scene in front of him in amazement.

The seven strong men following her walked among the crowd with notebooks in their hands. After a few simple words, they stood up and followed behind her, and finally entered the portal.

Then the strong man walked towards the survivors who had not participated in the card application. These people were extremely poor and were almost waiting to die, but after they heard the words, happy smiles bloomed on their sad faces. With the support of strong arms, they were carefully and safely sent into the portal.

In just a few deep breaths, everyone packed their bags, lined up quietly, and disappeared behind the door one by one.

The base commander was completely dumbfounded.

Who will tell him why everyone followed them? !

It’s still very useful to keep them!

His gaze gradually shifted to Xia Yan, who was eating melons. Wasn't she a businesswoman? Why would she be doing a business that was losing money?

The subordinates beside him with keen hearing suddenly exclaimed: "So they are an official base, no wonder they are willing to take in survivors."

"What did you say?" The base commander looked grim.

The man glanced at him disdainfully. "I said, these people were sent by the authorities to rescue the survivors. The people you looked down upon have finally been rescued! Base Commander, we have different ideals and cannot work together. Farewell!"

After saying that, he trotted downstairs, returned to his residence, rolled up his bedding, carried it on his shoulders and advertised loudly on the road, calling on his brothers who were on good terms with him to leave the city and join the new base.

Many people who were unaware of the situation thought that something big had happened in the base, and hurriedly packed up their things and followed behind, queuing up in a daze to pass through the portal.

The base commander standing on the city wall slapped his thigh in anger and immediately ordered his men to block the city gates. No one who went out was allowed to come back, and eviction notices and the reasons for their expulsion were posted in every residence.

"What's the specific reason?" The subordinate blinked innocently.

The base commander had a heart attack, "...just write a malicious attack on the base commander!"

Turning his sight, he saw Boss Xia wiping his mouth gracefully after finishing his melon, waving to him and disappearing behind the door.

Outside the base, only a trace of human life remains...

"Open the city gates and clean up thoroughly!"

...

It was evening when we came back.

The base was crowded with people, and every household had its doors and windows open. Residents were either squatting at the door, flipping through dried fruits and vegetables and chatting with neighbors, or drinking hot porridge from white porcelain bowls.

Times——

Pour the chopped onions and garlic into the hot oil and stir-fry quickly to bring out a unique aroma. Black smoke will rise from the pan and gradually dissipate.

The survivors who had just walked out of the hall stared at the scene in front of them in a daze.

The staff responsible for receiving the residents hurried over, distributed room keys on the spot, and handed over a base rule book that contained a map and the locations of major offices to help new residents familiarize themselves with the base as soon as possible.

Everyone followed the large group forward in a daze, walking unsteadily past the dried fruits and vegetables drying in front of every house, and finding their own room according to the number.

The key was inserted into the hole and turned, and the door opened. Simple furniture was placed inside, but everything was brand new, even the walls were painted with putty powder. The orange sunlight penetrated the glass, turning the entire room into a warm red.

They stood in the orange light, looking at the sunset sky, listening to the breath of life that symbolized peace, and their hearts suddenly felt sour.

Wandering around just to pursue stability.

"Boss Xia, are you busy?"

"Well, have you all eaten yet?"

A stream of conversation drifted in clearly through the open window.

When they heard the three words "Boss Xia", all the new residents living near the street rushed to the windows and looked out to see the person who gave them hope.

"Boss Xia!!!"

Xia Yan still had a smile on her lips. She looked up and saw a group of people pursing their lips as if they were about to cry, and waving their hands at her.

She was stunned for a moment, then waved her hand and spoke softly, "You've already been assigned accommodation. Do you like the environment here?"

"I like it, I like it very much. If it weren't for you——"

"That's great, you're all welcome to visit and dine in our restaurant."

"--good."

"I have something else to do, so I'll leave first." Xia Yan smiled with a sense of alienation.

Looking at her back, the new residents felt a fear of making mistakes and felt reserved. The people downstairs who had chatted with her thought about it and decided to be kind and give her some advice.

"Friends, since you are new here, you may not know that the commander of our base is General Chu.

"I ordered your rescue, arranged your accommodation, provided you with free supplies, and so on. It was all his decision. You should choose the right person before thanking him. Boss Xia only opened the shop."

...

Xia Yan walked smoothly to the office door and knocked lightly with his fingers.

"Enter."

Chu Wanfu, who was writing furiously, raised his head slightly and said, "Why did Boss Xia come here in person? Please take a seat first."

Xia Yan sat casually on the sofa and threw out the items on his order list.

"Delivery to you."

"Didn't we agree in advance that I would send someone to pick it up? Why would I bother you to deliver it in person?"

After Chu Wanfu signed his last name, he closed the pen, massaged his sore fingertips, and looked up at her.

"It's okay. I just happened to be taking a stroll after dinner and came here on the way." Xia Yan said not to worry.

The two of them had been working together for so long, and Chu Wanfu even sent eight helpers to work for her for free. They were just delivering the goods along the way, and she didn't have to carry them herself. This way of repaying her was very much in her heart.

"Okay." Chu Wanfu leaned back in his chair, relaxed his shoulders and neck, stretched out his legs hidden under the table, and suddenly felt extremely comfortable in his knees.

He laughed, "Just..."

"General, Dean Jiang Li has something urgent to discuss with you!"