"Hello, Chief Li, I am Qiao Mingyi, the director of this outpost. We sent someone to invite you to the meeting tonight. Did you not receive the message before you left?" Director Qiao of the outpost came up to Li Ke and asked in a gentle manner.

"I'm very busy right now and don't have the time or the opportunity to get away. Let's talk about it after I'm done with this," Li Ke replied, neither too firm nor too soft.

Director Qiao still wore a gentle expression. Ever since he was reprimanded last time, he had changed his strategy and was determined not to make any foolish moves in public.

Director Qiao said with a smile, "It's just a quick dinner tonight, it won't take much time. If Chief Li is really in a hurry, I can arrange for someone to start preparing now. Let's have the meeting and dinner early, it won't take long."

Li Ke still coldly refused: "No need, there are people waiting for me outside, I really don't have time, let's make an appointment later when I'm done with my work."

Director Qiao's eyes froze for a moment, then quickly returned to normal: "In that case, I have a question for Base Chief Li. Now that we are in a rush to build up our manpower, does Base Chief Li's base need to recruit some more people? Even a little help would be appreciated."

Li Ke put on his helmet: "These matters are handled by the manager of our base. I am not involved in managing these matters for the time being. Director Qiao can communicate directly with our manager. If there is nothing else, may I leave?"

Director Qiao stepped aside and gestured, saying, "Chief Li, have a safe journey and return soon."

Li Ke politely thanked him, and the car sped away.

After watching the motorcycle disappear around the corner, Chief Qiao and his two companions turned around and walked back. One of them, Sun Xiao, the deputy captain of the sentry post and who was about the same age as Chief Qiao, asked, "What do we do if the fish don't bite?"

Director Qiao snorted: "We're all in the same pond, why are we afraid we won't see each other again? There will always be a chance, we can't be too hasty."

The other, younger man was the one who led the team and got into a fight with Niu Dazhuang last time. His name was Kang Bing, and that incident had hit him hardest.

He and his thirty team members were all transferred to work outside, doing things and earning a living like ordinary people. The reason he came out here today is because he knew that the base leader from the Li family had returned, so he specially took two days off to come here.

Sun Xiao is his maternal uncle. Their meeting with Li Jia was also to probe the man and see if they could do something to change the situation.

Kang Bing found it hard to be optimistic. He said with a gloomy face, "How about we change our targets? I think this guy surnamed Li and that guy surnamed Niu are both difficult to deal with and won't listen to reason. They might be hard to handle."

Sun Xiao patted his nephew on the shoulder: "The director will handle this matter according to the situation, so you don't need to worry about it. Since we couldn't invite anyone, you should go back first. After a while, if we really can't transfer you back, I'll find a way to get you discharged and then arrange for you to be assigned to a nearby base to find a good job."

Kang Bing lowered his head and didn't say anything more. If he had a choice, he definitely wouldn't want to retire, but right now, the only person who was truly willing to help him was his uncle.

Li Ke saw off another convoy carrying supplies to pick up Song Xian's team. If things went smoothly, Song Xian would lead his men into the safe zone in ten days.

Li Ke stayed at the logistics park for two more days. Seeing that Qiu Shisan was acting without any problems, he released another batch of machinery and instructed Qiu Shisan to drive all the machinery into the base inside the seventh ring road of the safety zone after Song Xian and his men arrived.

Li Ke stayed outside for less than a week before returning to the safe zone. This time, no one stopped her. She only stayed in the Eighth Ring Road base for half an hour, communicated with Niu Dazhuang, and then drove the truck back to the Sixth Ring Road.

The two sites within the Eighth Ring Road and the Seventh Ring Road were given priority for construction. Li Ke entered the Sixth Ring Road to find the homestead she had bought. She was eager to start building her new home.

The plot of land that Li Ke acquired is quite large, and she acquired eighteen plots of land in a row. To the left of the plot is a public facility area, to the right is a large planting area, and further to the right is a green area. Beyond the green area is their base area within the Sixth Ring Road.

Li Ke also took pictures of the planting area and green area next to the residential area. This way, not many people could disturb her, and it was also a bit far away from the base area, which felt great.

Of course, Li Ke also acquired many residential plots in other ring roads, but in her plan, she only intends to develop a maximum of two of her own top-secret residences. She will just follow the trend and build in the other places like everyone else.

Li Ke's homestead was currently a pile of rubble and ruins. It was unrealistic for her to clear it by herself alone. She needed to clear the ground quickly and build the courtyard wall first.

The people and building materials will be delivered tomorrow. Li Ke first went to the nearest sentry post and sent a message to Mo Bao'er, telling her that she was currently within the Sixth Ring Road.

Then he returned to his homestead, loosened his muscles and bones, and started moving around.

First, a nine-square-meter area was cleared out. Then, the tents were taken off the vehicle and set up. By the time the first tent was set up and the lights were hung, it was getting dark.

Li Ke set up two of the largest wood-burning stoves outside, covered them with covers, but they were not in use for the time being.

After having dinner in the tent, Li Ke rested for a while before continuing to work under the lamplight.

She needs to set up at least two more tents, one to store tools and supplies, and the other to provide temporary rest areas for the workers.

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