Although Li Zhenzhen lives on the second basement floor, her workplace is on the first basement floor of another district. She still works in the materials management department, but this job is now very difficult.

Because they are begged and cursed by people who don't have enough work points every day, but no matter how pitiful or miserable the other party is, the people who do this job still have to strictly follow the standards and deduct their rent, water bills, and tool lending fees. If the tools break down, they will also deduct the repair fee.

Doesn't that sound outrageous? But those who can't stand it can leave. At first, several groups of people left, but later some came back. Finding something to eat outside is even more difficult.

Li Zhenzhen's job is also very demanding. Chen Jiaojiao has told her to quit, but she refuses. Since Xiao Yue's death, Li Zhenzhen has tried to find some subtle opportunities to naturally resume some contact with Mo Qing.

Unfortunately, if Mo Qing wasn't willing, how could she possibly have a chance? After failing twice, Li Zhenzhen decisively gave up. If she couldn't hold onto a man, she had to hold onto a job; she needed to have something to rely on.

Near the end of the workday in the afternoon, Gao Ren came looking for her. Li Zhenzhen handed over her work to her colleagues on the night shift before going out to meet him.

“Let’s go for a walk upstairs. The temperature has dropped a bit recently, so it won’t be too hot outside,” Gao Ren said to Li Zhenzhen, who was walking over.

Li Zhenzhen nodded; she also had some questions she wanted to ask Gao Ren.

As soon as her head touched the ground, a slightly warm breeze swept over her. The sun had just set, and the sky was still bright and hot, but it was more open and brighter than underground, which Li Zhenzhen found bearable.

There were some workers going to and from work on the ground. Gao Ren led Li Zhenzhen to a less crowded area before speaking, "I drank a bit too much yesterday. I originally wanted to tell you, but I blurted it out and Jiao Jiao found out about Qi Qi. It was my fault." Gao Ren apologized first.

Li Zhenzhen's face didn't show much expression: "I know you didn't mean it, but Jiaojiao is impulsive. It's better for us to avoid involving her in some things."

Gao Ren nodded: "There's still no news about Qiqi. My friend has also disappeared. I heard there are quite a few private bases outside now. Since no one is in charge, they run rampant, arresting people and robbing supplies countless times. Director Fu's team originally had eight hundred people, but after coming all this way, only five hundred remain. This is only because they have guns and the ability to keep so many people here."

Li Zhenzhen had already prepared for the worst, so she wasn't too saddened by Gao Ren's words. After all, Qiqi had been missing for too long, and the longing would eventually fade with time.

"What happened at the banquet last night? Why did you invite Jiaojiao over? Moze was just buried yesterday. Calling her out at a time like this is not something you should do," Li Zhenzhen asked.