"Okay, we'll go, but can the base predict when this beast tide will end?"
Gu Jin agreed to Captain Wang's request; they also wanted to learn more about the current situation at the base.
"I'm not too sure about that. I'll have to ask around, but I think it's unlikely. After all, there's no precedent for this kind of thing, and it's hard to say when it will end."
I'm leaving now; I still need to report. I'll have someone contact you when there's a result.
"Okay, Captain Wang, aren't you going to bandage it up?"
Jiang Li looked at Captain Wang, who was covered in injuries, and realized that he still had to go and report first.
"No, let's talk to the higher-ups first. Besides, with this injury, they won't keep me around to talk nonsense. It's actually quite good. I might even be able to get some benefits from them."
Captain Wang spoke softer and softer, afraid that others would overhear.
Everyone...
I never expected you to be like this, Captain Wang. What happened to your reputation for being upright and incorruptible?
After parting ways with Captain Wang, everyone went to the villa, having already found out everything they wanted to know.
Because the last group of people who came in made a big fuss, the news of the animal attack on the base has spread over the past few days. Even if everyone stays in the dungeon, they are not at ease. They can't just hide here forever.
To reassure everyone, the base also released the progress report on the new grain varieties that had been mentioned before.
The new grain varieties are now being planted on a large scale, and the poultry area is also planning to begin breeding them.
So the base posted a notice to start recruiting workers, and the number was quite large. People who were originally idle in the underground city suddenly had jobs. Their days were filled with work, and they had income. Their basic needs could be met. Now that the underground city was relatively safe, they naturally didn't think about other things anymore, and the crime rate also dropped a lot.
Furthermore, the electric vehicles previously developed at the base have all been moved to the underground city.
The only means of transportation in the underground city now is electric vehicles or bicycles, making the entire base look like it has gone back several decades.
Everything is moving in a positive direction, and people's lives are getting better and better.
Apart from occasionally hearing noises from the ground, everything else is fine.
Even the neighbors have started to visit each other more often.
That day, Jiang Li and Gu Jin were sparring with each other in the courtyard. Jiang Li had always sparred with Gu Jin before, and the two of them were already very familiar with each other's moves, so Jiang Li wanted to try sparring with other people.
Fu Xiaxia was sparring with Jiang Li, while the others were training on their own. Shi Lin and Gu Jin were training in the living room, since the courtyard was relatively small and six people would not have enough room to move freely when sparring in the courtyard.
Despite Fu Xiaxia's carefree personality, her moves are fast, accurate, and ruthless. Jiang Li has learned a lot from Fu Xiaxia. As a female mercenary, Fu Xiaxia's strength is top-notch. Moreover, since Fu Xiaxia is also a woman, her way of using force is different from Gu Jin's. It's not that she's inferior, but rather that she uses her own advantages to maximize her strength.
Just as Jiang Li was engrossed in practicing, the iron gate was suddenly banged on, and whenever someone touched the gate, the sound was exceptionally loud.
It was a bit noisy, but from another perspective, it also served as a warning. Otherwise, if we had a quiet door, it would be terrible if someone broke it and came in without us even noticing.
The people in the courtyard stopped when they heard the commotion, and Gu Jin and Shi Lin also stopped and walked into the courtyard.
"I'll open the door."
Jiang Li walked towards the door, and Gu Jin followed behind. Jiang Li did not open the door immediately. The only people they knew here were Captain Wang and He Shan. Captain Wang knew their habits and would always speak in advance. He Shan would never come over, and they had not encountered them since they arrived in the underground city.
Jiang Li, now behind the door, simply raised his voice and asked.
"who?"
“We are your neighbors who live to your left. We sprouted some bean sprouts, but we had too many to eat, so we brought some to you.”
"I made some dried sweet potatoes and was thinking of sending you a couple."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Li subconsciously frowned, glanced at Gu Jin, and then answered.
"Thank you, but no thanks."
"You little girl, you're quite vigilant. Don't worry, we're not bad people. We just really want to bring you something. Besides, you have men with you, so don't worry about us."
"That's what the person holding the bean sprouts said."
"Yes, we just wanted to be neighbors, exchange small gifts to strengthen our relationships, and so that we can help each other out if anything happens in the future, right?"
Another person chimed in.
Jiang Li's biggest fear is the kind of drama that fosters relationships between neighbors.
The whole thing is about surviving in the apocalypse; everyone should just live their own lives. Why make such a fuss?
It's a waste of time and energy, and might even affect your mood.
"We already said it's not necessary. If you have nothing else to do, we'll go back inside."
Those outside were somewhat displeased to hear Fu Xiaxia also refuse.
"Fine, fine, we've been offered a warm welcome but received a cold shoulder. Since you look down on us, we won't bother you anymore."
These young girls nowadays really don't understand the concept of unity is strength. If they run into trouble in the future, let's see who will help them.
"Oh, Granny Lu, don't be angry. Her husband is capable and can support her. He definitely wouldn't want our little bean sprouts and dried sweet potatoes."
"Is it a skill to be supported by a man? The two of them have always stayed at home. If they are abandoned by someone later, there will be no one to speak up for them."
"Oh, she's good-looking, so she has that confidence!"
"What's the use of being good-looking? There are plenty of good-looking people!"
"Grandma Lu, what you said is true. I've heard that there are many young girls nowadays who, relying on their good looks, go around flirting with other women and earn more than we do working every day! They have no worries about food and clothing and it's effortless. I'm so envious."
Besides, there were four men with them, and they were always with just the two women. What kind of things could they possibly do?
"Why envy them? We have hands and feet, we won't do such despicable things, and I also have a capable son."
"Come on, let's go to my house and talk."
The two assumed that only Jiang Li and Fu Xiaxia were at home, since only the two of them made any noise, and there was no other sound.
They came here because they had seen Gu Jin make a move during the extreme cold period. At that time, Gu Jin had not yet joined Jiang Li, so they did not see Jiang Li make a move.
The next time was on the night the bats attacked the base. They saw the four of them standing on the roof of the car fighting the bats, while Jiang Li and Fu Xiaxia were inside the car. They assumed that the two of them were not very capable and relied entirely on Gu Jin and the other three men for protection.
That's why they speak so recklessly. They also saw that Gu Jin and his group were really capable and seemed to know Captain Wang, so they wanted to get close to them. Otherwise, who would be willing to offer their warm welcome only to be met with a cold shoulder?
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