Chapter 62 Chapter 62 [VIP]

"Don't feel burdened. I have pigs and sheep at home."

Upon hearing this, the soldiers all looked at him with envy.

Farmers used to give people the impression that their job was tiring and dirty, but now it is definitely one of the most enviable professions. They don’t have to worry about food and drink, how rare!

Bai Duan took the lead and picked up a piece of steamed pork belly that was crystal clear and soft. If he had eaten such a piece of pure fat meat in the past, he would definitely feel greasy, but now it was really satisfying. The rich gravy and the sweetness of the preserved vegetables melted in his mouth, and his body felt like a long drought had finally come to an end.

The army also distributes canned meat, but the quantity is small and the taste is far inferior to what we have at home.

God knows how much he misses the food at home when he is away from home.

With Bai Duan's introduction, the warm hospitality of the Bai family and their own desire for meat, the soldiers let go of their restraints and began to feast.

Grandma Bai and Grandpa Bai felt more satisfied and happy watching these young men eat with relish than when they themselves were eating.

Several of them were in a good mood and had been hungry for a while. In less than twenty minutes, they had eaten up everything on the table. Literally, the bottom of the bowl was mixed with rice, and the rice pot was scraped clean without leaving a single grain of rice.

The meal was very satisfying, but after finishing, the soldiers looked at Grandpa Bai and the others with some trepidation. Noticing that there was no disgust or dissatisfaction in their eyes, they breathed a sigh of relief.

The Bai family had no complaints, only heartache. They were all their parents' children, some still with childish faces. How much hardship must they have endured outside!

"Have you eaten enough, young man? Auntie has cooked a pot of dumplings for you, have a bowl too." Chen Zhen looked at the soldiers with kind and warm eyes. Bai Duan had told her that his comrades on missions were his brothers, and they had a life-and-death relationship with each other. It was a rare occasion for them to come home, so Chen Zhen had to treat them well. Only true love could be exchanged for true love.

Several people were so moved that they quickly said, "I'm full."

"Eat something even if you're full. The dumplings have already been cooked. If you don't eat them in this weather, they'll go bad." Chen Zhen and Bai Changqing insisted on filling a bowl for each of them.

During this period, they were either out on rescue or repair work, and food was often not supplied in a timely manner. Sometimes they even had to distribute their food to the people because of food shortages. After experiencing a period of hunger and starvation, they found that being able to eat hot food and fill themselves up was really a happy thing.

After finishing the meal, Bai Duan held the orange juice made with the powder. He used to dislike the strong flavor of essence, but now it tastes very sweet.

"Mom and Dad, we should have fewer missions outside from now on, so we can go home more often."

"That's great!" The Bai family was very happy.

They had rarely seen each other since Bai Duan had enlisted, and they had mentally prepared themselves for him to return to them only after he was discharged. Now it was truly a surprise.

With the whole family together, there is less worry about the future.

Bai Duan had two days of rest and bid farewell to his comrades who stayed at home.

Bai He found him when he was free and said, "Brother, please help me collect some things." Then he took out the list he had prepared earlier, which included weapons, anti-gas, outdoor supplies, daily necessities, fertilizers, etc.

"You've thought it through very carefully." Bai Duan looked carefully at the items listed inside.

"You should have your own channels. I can exchange food with you."

Food is definitely hard currency now, and the organization is able to stabilize its situation now because it has stored enough food in the early stages.

"Okay, I'll keep an eye out for you. But these things are hard to get, they're all strictly controlled now."

Bai Duan pointed to the firearms, compound bows and other weapons with great lethality inside.

People are now in panic and many extreme phenomena have occurred. In order to reduce the harm, the organization has strictly controlled harmful items.

"But I'll keep an eye on it for you!"

"good."

"Thank you for taking care of the house during this period." Bai Duan high-fived him, a look of relief and gratitude on his face.

His father just told him about what happened at home recently. He felt guilty for not being able to stand up when there was danger at home, but he was also very glad to have such a capable brother at home, which made him less worried.

"This is not just your home, they are my family too." Bai He rolled his eyes.

Wen Yan Baiduan took two steps back, looked him up and down, and said in surprise: "Wow! I haven't seen you for a while, and you have become more humane." In the past, Bai He would never have said this, as he always looked like he was dying.

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Weather over 50 degrees is really unbearable, especially for the elderly and children.

Three children in the village were afraid of the heat, so they secretly ran to the pond to swim. When they came back, they looked terrible, with itchy and ulcerated skin all over their bodies. Even after being sent to the military hospital, they died within two or three days.

People also officially began to live a life of staying indoors during the day and being active at night.

Bai He's house is covered tightly with thick sunshade cloth. Recently, the solar generator has been malfunctioning frequently. Bai He took it apart to check and found that some of the metal had begun to oxidize and rust.

Bai He and Su Xingye had been busy these past few days marinating and drying the meat in the refrigerator before sealing it up. The vegetables had been dried two days earlier and were now being sealed as well.

Baihe had dug the basement before and had also undergone some reinforcement and renovation. The two of them stayed in it for one night. Apart from the dampness and earthy smell, everything else was fine.

The villagers of Sheshui Village have adapted to a nocturnal lifestyle. Lacking rice seeds, they, like the Bai family, planted some easy-to-grow crops and set up trellises to grow vegetables. But looking at the cracked, dry earth, everyone felt anxious. Even after sunset and in the early hours, you could see many villagers carrying buckets of water back and forth between the pond and the fields.

As the days go by, the temperature remains stable at around 60 degrees Celsius, and the daylight hours are more than 17 hours a day.

The disparity between urban and rural areas is once again evident. The city's hardened steel and concrete have become chrome iron, and its towering skyscrapers have become steamers. Explosions can be heard frequently, originating from heated pressure vessels like gas cylinders and storage tanks. Even more dangerous are the frequent fires, sparked by explosions and the spontaneous combustion of flammable materials like leather seat cushions, polyurethane, and tire rubber under intense sunlight.

Now that various facilities have been shut down, rescue efforts are delayed, and some areas are suffering from drought and water shortages, fires are difficult to extinguish once they start. They often burn down entire buildings.

The high temperature lasted only half a month, but the death toll was no less than that during the extreme cold, and the damage was even more widespread.

Cities were forced to convert underground garages and shopping malls into residential areas, and many residents once again began living in mixed groups. Due to the pressure of survival and food anxiety, everyone's tempers were rising. Arguments became commonplace, and even fights broke out from time to time.

The hardships of life have forced many people to find other ways out, such as returning to the countryside or staying with relatives.

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The overall situation of the community where Bai Laosan lives in the town is not bad, because their community is an old community with extensive green space and many trees planted in the community. The lower floors of the buildings are covered by trees.

But Bai Duan was still very anxious. His son, who was less than one year old, cried incessantly due to the heat and could not drink milk. His wife became haggard from taking care of him day and night.

That day, he gritted his teeth and packed up the food stored at home, preparing to shamelessly stay at his uncle's or second uncle's house in the countryside for a while.

Although Bai Zhuo is a gangster, he still knows the ways of the world. No matter how close the relatives are, if they bring their families to live in someone else's house for a long time, it will definitely cause great trouble and lead to criticism, especially in the current special situation.

He was about to pack some things to bring as gifts to his two uncles, but when he saw his parents' embarrassed and angry expressions, he felt something was wrong. Under his repeated questioning, Bai Lao San explained what had happened.

After hearing this, Bai Duan laughed out loud. He almost wanted to pry open his parents' heads to see what was wrong with them. "Hey! Mom and Dad, what are you thinking about? My second uncle is a good person, but he is not a fool."

They want to get back the land they lost twenty years ago. It’s amazing that they could think of this.

"Zhuo'er, do you know that your uncle Qiang is..." Bai Laosan pointed upwards.

"He has accurate information that the troops are planning to establish a resettlement area in Sheshui Village."

"Maybe there will be compensation if a resettlement area is established." Bai Laosan said in a low voice.

Bai Zhuo was stunned for a moment, then scratched his head in frustration. "What makes you think you can get it? I sold it for over 20 years, and you want to take it back? No matter how you look at it, you are the one who is wrong."

"Who says it's unreasonable? We sold it at a loss at that time." Yi Zhenzhu said righteously.

Bai Zhuo felt deeply powerless and confused. Although his parents used to be too nitpicking and stingy, they were not like this, being unreasonable and unreasonable!

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Sheshui Village has become much more lively recently because several villagers who moved to the city have moved back with their families.

This is a very rare thing for the villagers who have no entertainment and boring life.

Two of them had left the village for many years and were barely known to the younger generation. Their houses had become dilapidated and dirty, making them uninhabitable. They could only seek help from the village chief.

The village chief did not agree immediately because the two people's household registration had been moved out long ago and they were not considered villagers.

But the two were very polite, offering cigarettes and candies. The village chief thought for a moment and said, "I can talk to the villagers and ask them to help repair your house, but you have to provide them with food and pay them a certain amount of money."

As soon as these words were spoken, one person immediately responded and shook the village chief's hand to express his gratitude.

The other man's expression fell and he looked very embarrassed. He wanted to move back to the village because he couldn't make a living in the city. He didn't have much food left.

Suddenly, he thought of something and attentively handed the village chief a cigarette and whispered, "Village chief, I see there are still many uninhabited houses in our village. Can we borrow one for the time being? I promise I'll move out when the weather gets better."

The village chief refused without hesitation. "No, even though no one lives there, they are all owned. I can't make the decision."

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