On September 20, the government announced the latest news, saying that agricultural experts have successfully developed cold-resistant food crops after multiple rounds of experiments. The crops have now been fully planted and are awaiting the first harvest.

The news was announced by community staff, and residents were all beaming when they heard it.

They wrapped themselves in thick clothes and went downstairs one by one, chatting in the pavilion in the community.

Now there are police patrolling rescue points near each community, so there is basically no need to worry about vicious murders happening again. Therefore, everyone has no scruples, as if we have returned to the pre-apocalyptic era.

"It's good that we're not running out of food! We won't have to starve!"

"The country is truly amazing. It has achieved results so quietly!"

"Yes! These researchers are truly great!"

"I just don't know when this will end. We can't always rely on government aid. With so many mouths to feed, how high a production output do we need to be to feed everyone?"

When some people are happy, naturally others are worried.

I don’t know who brought up the topic of not being able to support the people, but several old men immediately took over the conversation.

"If you can't support them, they'll die. What else can you do?"

"The government will definitely support those public servants first. For those of us who receive minimum living allowances, the government doesn't care about our lives!"

"If you ask me, the country is definitely calculating this, keeping the elites and eliminating the rest of us. It's been like this throughout the dynasties. The poor have no status at all!"

The words were quite harsh. Lin Xiaojuan couldn't stand it anymore and stood up.

"Hey uncles, I see you're all quite old, how can you say such things? Is the country short of food or clothes for you?"

"The cold wave lasted for more than two months. Didn't the government give you clothes? Or didn't it give you relief food?"

"Ask yourselves, without government support, would you still be standing here chatting with your old neighbors?"

"The country has been working hard behind the scenes, it just hasn't been promoting it. How dare you smear the motherland?"

Perhaps because she had been cooped up at home for too long, Lin Xiaojuan's ability to speak out was even stronger than before. She lectured the old men with reason and evidence, leaving them speechless.

Seeing this, several old neighbors also spoke up for Lin Xiaojuan.

Soon, the gossiping old man was defeated by the crowd, patted his butt and left, while still talking stubbornly from a distance, saying that Lin Xiaojuan and others had taken money from the country and were only covering up the truth here.

Lin Xiaojuan was almost laughing out of anger, but in the end, it was others who persuaded her that made her stop rushing up to argue with them.

As it was freezing outside, everyone chatted for a while and then went back to their rooms.

Lin Xiaojuan repeated the story to Song Tianyuan, and after receiving the latter's thumbs-up and continuous praise, she went into the house to rest contentedly.

After confirming that she had entered the house and could no longer hear any noise from the living room, Song Tianyuan said to Song Yue with amusement, "Your mother is very patriotic now. If anyone says anything bad about the country, she will jump to her feet."

Before, Lin Xiaojuan was also patriotic, but she usually stood by and kept silent, and was considered the kind of person who silently supported others. Now, I don’t know where she got the courage from, but she dared to speak out directly.

Song Yue also laughed: "I think Mom has the potential to become a Party member."

Originally this was just a joke, but a few days later some clues actually emerged.

One day, Lin Xiaojuan went downstairs to chat as usual. Not long after, she suddenly came home panting, with a very happy look on her face.

This confused Song Tianyuan: "What makes you so happy? Did you win the prize?"

When Lin Xiaojuan heard this, she rolled her eyes. "That's all you're thinking about. You only care about winning the lottery. How can a lottery shop be open when it's so cold outside? It's this! Ta-da! Look!"

As he said this, he took out the small banner hidden behind him.

Song Tianyuan's eyes widened as he read out the words word for word: "People-oriented, serving the residents, thanking Ms. Lin Xiaojuan for her selfless contribution to the Nanshan Road community? Wait, what did you do?"

Hearing the sound, Song Yue also came over and saw a string of large golden characters on the red banner.

Seeing the two people's surprised expressions, Lin Xiaojuan felt a little proud. She hummed twice and carefully placed the banner on the dining table. Then she explained modestly, "It's nothing special. I helped the community staff do a lot of work this week. Their leaders were very touched, so they made me this banner."

Her tone sounded humble, but her excited expression betrayed her pride.

Song Tianyuan half-opened his mouth, surprised and worried: "Didn't you say you were going downstairs to chat? How come you're still working? You didn't even tell Xiaoyue and me, what if something happened to you?"

Song Yue was actually happy for her mother from the bottom of her heart, because her sense of worth had always been supported by external factors. However, her father's words made sense, so she nodded and said, "Mom, it's a good thing that you are eager to help, but you must ensure your own safety before doing so. Do you understand?"

Lin Xiaojuan groaned and said perfunctorily, "I know. My ears are callused from hearing this. Besides, I'm already so old, how can I not take care of myself? If anything happens, I will definitely go home first."

I thought my mother would admit her mistake, but her attitude was rather perfunctory. Song Yue's brows turned cold and she said bluntly, "Will you still have a chance to go home when something really happens to you?"

Lin Xiaojuan choked.

Song Tianyuan chimed in, "My daughter is right. Danger usually strikes in an instant. If someone with ill intentions really attacks you, who do you think you can defeat with your body? Do you want to be a boxing champion? And you're from Shaolin Temple?"

"This..." Lin Xiaojuan licked her lips, at a loss, "You're making it sound too serious... There are police patrolling outside, so nothing will happen..."

whoosh!

A cold wind suddenly blew towards Lin Xiaojuan's neck.

When she came to her senses, she discovered that it was her daughter Song Yue holding a knife to her neck.

"Xiao Yue you...!" She was so frightened that her face turned pale and she dared not move.

"Can't move, right?" Song Yue stared at Lin Xiaojuan coldly, her aura pressing. "Come on, tell me, how are you going to fight back in this situation? And how are you going to get home?"

"...I..." Lin Xiaojuan froze in place, unable to utter a word for a long time.

She looked at Song Tianyuan for help, but the latter told her to think for herself.

After a stalemate of half a minute, Lin Xiaojuan finally gave in and collapsed on the sofa, muttering, "I know I was wrong..."

Song Yue took back the fruit knife and put it back on the table.

She didn't want to tell her mother in such an extreme way, but her mother had been too arrogant recently. If she didn't do something tough, her mother would probably take off in a few days.

"Mom, don't blame me for being cruel just now." She said in a calm voice, "Don't think that just because you won a debate with a few uncles and helped society, you can do anything. There are many cruel and ruthless people in this world. Have you forgotten that Liang Han was attacked in the community? And her mother was stabbed by a gangster. Haven't I told you many times? How could you forget? Do you have to be stabbed once before you care?"

Lin Xiaojuan lowered her head, twirled her hands, and said nothing.

In the past, they were the parents who always educated their children with great patience and patience. They never expected that this day would come and they would be taught a lesson by their daughter in return.

"...Yes, I was indeed reckless this time...I won't do that next time."

"There won't be a next time."

Before she could finish her words, she was interrupted coldly by Song Yue.

"What?! What do you mean there won't be a next time?" She raised her head and stared at Song Yue in disbelief.

Song Yue's expression remained unchanged: "It means exactly what it says. You are grounded."

"Xiao Yue!" Lin Xiaojuan raised her voice, trying to fight for it again.

However, Song Yue turned around forcefully and went back to the bedroom, leaving no chance for argument.

"Tianyuan..." Lin Xiaojuan looked at Song Tianyuan in a flattering manner, "I promise I will never interfere again. Please talk to my daughter for me and don't ground me."

She finally had the chance to go out every few days, but now she was locked up at home again. She felt uncomfortable.

Unfortunately, Song Tianyuan stood on his daughter's side this time and shook his head firmly.

Seeing that there was no hope at all, Lin Xiaojuan leaned back dejectedly and lamented repeatedly.

On September 29, Nanshan Road Community received new recruitment information - growing crops.

The country said that the planting of cold-resistant grain crops has been successful and they are currently growing well. It is estimated that they can be harvested in half a month.

At the same time, the country has opened up a lot of ice farmland. Since there is no way to mechanize the operation, there is an urgent need to recruit field farmers who can grow crops to assist in transplanting rice seedlings.

Many young couples in the city have parents who come from rural areas. When they heard the news, they immediately got excited and were eager to try it out.

Lin Xiaojuan squatted at home, wanting to speak but not daring to.

The house arrest order has not been lifted yet, so she can only continue to stay at home and spend her time cooking, doing housework and reading every day.

That night, Song Yue found a big job for her mother.

Three full baskets of potatoes, still covered in fresh soil, were neatly placed in the living room.

Lin Xiaojuan was dumbfounded: "Where did this come from?"

She didn't go out, and her daughter Xiaoyue didn't go out either. How come there were suddenly so many potatoes?

Song Yue smiled faintly, hiding his achievements and fame: "The harvest from the farmland in the space."

"Ah?!" Lin Xiaojuan was stunned. "There's such a function?"

Song Yue: "Yes, and the harvest is very fast."

Once the seeds are sown, watered, and pests removed, the fruits will be ripe in 2 weeks, which is many times faster than farming in real life.

Song Yue also took into consideration that the family had no shortage of food, so after harvesting all the potatoes he had planted last time, he did not continue planting.

She planned to buy some other seeds when she had enough points, otherwise she would get tired of eating the same kind of seeds.

Song Tianyuan heard their conversation and slowly came out of the house, giving three large baskets of potatoes some advice: "I think these potatoes can be prepared in different ways. Mashed potatoes, fried potato chips, baked potatoes, stir-fried potato shreds, cold potato strips... Change them up every day and it'll still be very filling!"

"You only know how to talk. If you have the ability, you can cook for yourself." Lin Xiaojuan was already a little bored because she was locked in the house. Seeing Song Tianyuan still pointing fingers, she couldn't help but teach him a lesson.

Before the end of the world, Song Tianyuan rarely cooked. Even if Lin Xiaojuan warned him against it, he would always find various excuses to escape.

In the past two months, perhaps because of boredom or out of consideration for his wife's physical and mental health, Song Tianyuan became particularly obedient. He hurried into the kitchen, put on his waist belt, and started processing potatoes.

Lin Xiaojuan curled her lips and deliberately tutted: "That's more like it~"

Song Yue just watched with a smile on her face, when suddenly, the voice of 099 flashed through her mind.

"What's wrong? Do you have something to say?" Feeling that 099 was hesitant to speak, Song Yue took the initiative to ask in his mind.

099: [It's nothing important, I just... I envy the atmosphere in your home.]

"Why don't you come to my house for dinner?"

099:?

Song Yue tilted her head: "Isn't it possible?"

Anyway, there are ready-made human-shaped shells, so they should be able to show up.

099 was stunned for a moment, and after confirming that she wasn't joking, he slowly replied: [Of course I can...but...I'm afraid your parents won't be able to accept it.]

Song Yue raised her eyebrows: "What's unacceptable about this?"

Her parents could even accept her rebirth, having a portable space, and a piece of farmland in the space. What else could they not get used to?

099 heard her inner thoughts and hesitated for a moment: [...Okay, when you come back from this dungeon, I'll go home with you. Oh wait!]

Suddenly, 099 raised his voice.

Song Yue: "Any more questions?"

[Um... I want to ask, what kind of boys do your parents like? ]

Song Yue:?

"Whatever. I'm their only daughter, and they don't have any sons. How would I know what they like?"

099's face flushed red: [No, I mean... uncle and auntie, do you like something more delicate, or more mature? Or something more neutral?]

Song Yue: "Is it possible that you have several different faces?"

099 hurriedly said, "No! It's mainly because this is my first time meeting the parents, so I, I definitely need to make careful arrangements..."

The more he spoke, the more embarrassed he became, and the voice behind 099 gradually became smaller.

Song Yue didn't expect her system to be so conceited: "You're not here for a blind date, why are you going through so much trouble? Just use the same shell from last time, it looks pretty good."

099 was instantly stunned: [Really?!]

Song Yue: "Really, he's well-behaved and sensible, like my younger brother. My mom will definitely like him."

099:TT

He doesn't want to be a younger brother.

At 11:00 p.m. on September 30, 099 released the new copy information on time.

[Instance Type: Acid Rain

Dungeon level: B

Required tasks: 1. Survive for 1 month (completion rewards 20 life points); 2. Bring the original owner's parents home from the chemical plant (completion rewards 40 life points)

Optional mission: Destroy Ferdinand's laboratory (100 life points reward upon completion)

The last line, the words "100 lifespan points" attracted Song Yue deeply!

The last time I missed the opportunity to do a task was in a C-level high-temperature copy. That time, another tasker, Meng Sheng, got there first, so I didn't get the 80-point reward.

Later, in the C+ Insect Plague dungeon, I wanted to give it a try, but I didn’t get the option to do the quest in the Insect Plague dungeon, so I was very disappointed.

This time, she finally got the chance to get rich by accumulating points.

Song Yue took a deep breath and decided to seize the opportunity this time!

Currently, all the prerequisites are that she must first ensure that the two required tasks are completed, otherwise it will be meaningless.

As there was still an hour before the dungeon opened, she went to the mall to buy some items.

The brown flat shelves have items on the first and second levels.

Song Yue saw the familiar [Comfrey Potion] (ordinary quality) at a glance.

This kind of panacea must be prepared, so I bought one without hesitation and spent 10 points.

After the potion is sold out, a 30-minute countdown will be added to the empty grid, which means it will be refreshed in half an hour.

In fact, this function was also available last time, but she only had a pitiful 5 points at that time. After buying the [Insecticide], she had none left. Even if new items were refreshed, she could only watch helplessly and ignored it at the time.

Now that he has extra points, Song Yue plans to come in again later to see what new items he can get.

Right now, in addition to potions, there are also [Daggers] and [Simple Bows and Crossbows] on the shelves. Unfortunately, she already has these weapons and there is no need to buy more.

In the second row, there were three props she had never seen before:

【Yirongwan:

Quality: Ordinary

Effect: Completely change your appearance and become a new person (effect duration: 15 minutes)]

Price: 50 points

【Bang tablets:

Quality: Ordinary

Effect: Strengthen the whole body by 10% (Effect: Permanent)]

Price: 20 points

【barrel:

Quality: Ordinary

Effect: One shell destroys one tower]

Price: 40 points

After seeing the selling price and then looking at the 65 points in my hand, it suddenly didn’t seem so attractive anymore.

Song Yue really wanted to ask 099, what was the point of having so many things? She couldn't afford them anyway.

After reading her complaints, 099 didn't remain silent as before, but instead said quietly: "Isn't the first frame still counting down? When the countdown is over, you can come in and see what's refreshed."

Song Yue raised her eyebrows: Hmm? Looks like there's a surprise?