Chapter 209 He Has Made His Decision
"Yes, we'll all go."
Qiao Xi then smiled and looked at Grandma Chen and Zhao Wenjing, "Grandma, Wenjing, don't worry, that place is much better than here. It's not so cold in winter and not too hot in summer."
They had a tough winter together, but as soon as they heard the temperature was nice, they were immediately interested.
"Okay, let's go together!"
The atmosphere at the dinner table seemed to have returned to what it used to be, with everyone chatting and laughing, and passing food to each other.
The ice that had been building up in Feng Ye's eyes for months slowly melted away...
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When Lu Yuyang pushed open the door to his parents' house, a slightly somber atmosphere filled the living room.
Mr. Lu was sitting on the old sofa wiping a Type 95 automatic rifle. Without even looking up, he heard the noise and let out a disgruntled snort: "So you know how to come back? How long has it been since you stepped through this door?"
Lu's mother peeked out from the kitchen, and upon seeing her son, a smile immediately spread across her face. She quickly tried to smooth things over, saying, "It's good that you're back. Don't say too much. Yuyang, sit down and rest for a while. Mom will make you something delicious."
Lu Yuyang was used to his father's attitude and explained in a good mood, "I've been quite busy with things in the safe zone lately. I came back today because I have something to tell you."
Lu's mother, wiping her hands, came over and interrupted him: "You two can talk about it later. Yu Yang, Mom saw Miss Qiao today."
As she spoke, she glanced back at her husband, her tone hesitant and tentative, "Your father and I discussed it..."
Mr. Lu still didn't look up, but paused in wiping his hunting rifle and let out a soft hum that was hard to understand. His attitude was clearly still a bit awkward and he couldn't let go of his pride.
Seeing this, Lu Yuyang knew exactly what was going on, and deliberately sighed, "Last time she came, you treated her like that... I dare not bring her to you again to be scolded and bullied."
Upon hearing this, Mr. Lu immediately raised his head to refute, but was glared at by Mrs. Lu.
Lu's mother turned back, a gentle smile spreading across her face, and said to Lu Yuyang, "Your parents were wrong last time. We were senile and hadn't changed our mindset. But now our thinking has really changed! It's your life, and you decide for yourself. If you're truly committed to Miss Qiao, we... we'll treat her well too, and we'll never give her a hard time again."
Lu Yuyang's heart stirred slightly, and he turned his gaze to his father: "Dad, do you think so too?"
Mr. Lu kept a straight face, his gaze drifting elsewhere. He reluctantly hummed in agreement, his tone stiff: "I've already told you, you've grown up and you're too big for your britches to care about anymore, and I can't control you anyway."
Although this statement was harsh, it undoubtedly implied an admission of guilt.
Lu Yuyang finally smiled, his tense nerves relaxing: "It's good that you think this way. I'll also be frank with you, your future daughter-in-law can only be her, there won't be anyone else."
"That's good, that's good!" Mrs. Lu immediately beamed with joy, eager to mend the relationship. "Then hurry up and find some time to bring her back so our family can have a good meal together! I'll cook her my best dishes!"
"Mom, no need for dinner." Lu Yuyang shook his head. "I'll be very busy these next few days. I'm here because I have something important to tell you."
"No matter how busy you are, you can't miss a meal!" Lu's mother insisted. "Find a time when you're not so busy and bring her back for a visit."
"Mom, if you want to see her, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future."
Lu Yuyang continued, his tone becoming somewhat serious, "You all need to prepare well these next few days. I've decided... to relocate the entire safe zone."
Mr. Lu, who had been pretending not to care but had actually been listening intently, suddenly turned around, his face filled with shock and disbelief: "What? Relocate the entire safe zone? Where to? Yu Yang, are you kidding me?!"
“We’ll move to the base where Xixi and the others are currently living,” Lu Yuyang replied calmly.
"Nonsense! Utter nonsense!"
Mr. Lu slammed his beloved automatic rifle on the table with a loud "bang," his anger instantly ignited. "A man should prioritize his career and the greater good! You're in charge of the safe zone now, how can you act like a greenhorn, following a woman around like a shadow? I don't object to you two being together, but the condition is that she stays here and behaves herself!"
He stated what he considered to be his bottom line.
Lu Yuyang's expression turned cold, but his tone was unusually firm: "Whether she stays or not is her freedom and wish, and I respect that. But the relocation of the safe zone is the best choice I have made after careful consideration, based on current resources, population, defense, and future extreme weather trends. This is not a game, nor is it about chasing after anyone."
Mr. Lu stood up angrily, pointing out the window: "The best option? Lu Yuyang! Do you know this is the apocalypse, not a game! How many ordinary people, the elderly, women, and children are in the safe zone? Are you going to send everyone on a long migration? What if we encounter a large zombie horde or some other accident along the way? Are you going to let everyone become zombie food? Can you take that responsibility?"
"Not moving is tantamount to waiting to die!" Lu Yuyang retorted without backing down. "The resources here are almost exhausted, the fortifications are outdated, and most importantly, what if next winter is even colder than this one? How will ordinary people survive? Without seeking a better base, even before the zombies breach the gates, the bitter cold alone will freeze most of the ordinary people in the safe zone to death! Relocation is risky, but staying here is a slow death!"
"You!" Mr. Lu wanted to scold him again, but Mrs. Lu grabbed him.
"Alright! Say less!" Lu's mother's tone was unusually firm. "You've already stepped down, and Yu Yang is now in charge of the safe zone! He has proven with facts that he is capable of leading everyone well. Don't look at things with your old perspective and make decisions for him recklessly!"
Lu Yuyang took over, looking firmly at his parents: "Mom, Dad, I'm not here to discuss this with you, but to inform you. The relocation is a done deal, and all preparations have already begun. Please pack your necessities as soon as possible, as the team will be setting off in a couple of days."
After saying that, he turned around and left his parents' house without waiting for his father to explode again.
He heard his father's furious roar and his mother's persuasive voice behind him, but he didn't turn around.
He still has too many things to deal with.
After leaving his parents' house, he spent the whole afternoon arranging the most important tasks before the move. Lu Yuyang rubbed his temples and prepared to go find Qiao Xi.
Thinking of her brought some relief to his weary mood.
However, not far from the temporary office building, he was blocked by several people.
The woman leading the group was Shen Qianqian, who was driving a luxury RV.
To meet Lu Yuyang, Shen Qianqian dressed up carefully this time. Her hair was flowing and beautiful, and she even wore exquisite makeup. She stood out from the group of dusty survivors and didn't seem like someone living in the apocalypse.
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