What does meat taste like? Many people can't remember anymore.
All I remember are the dried-out bean cakes that looked like wood chips, and the dark, high-protein simulated eggs made from various mutated insects that made my hair stand on end with just one bite.
Although the base also has fast-grown meat that looks decent, the taste of that high-tech, grueling work is completely different from the fresh meat that bursts with juice when you bite into it before the apocalypse.
The meat of mutated animals is delicious, but if you're unlucky during the hunt, you'll die. Unless you're on the verge of starvation, few people will specifically hunt mutated beasts.
Restaurants that specialize in mutated beast meat are incredibly expensive; it usually takes an average member of the base several months to save up enough crystal cores for just one meal.
But this young woman in front of me actually said that there's meat at every meal at her base?!
"Old Han, you actually believe that? These days, what other meat is there besides human flesh?" Someone in the Tengfei base team scoffed. "Don't tell me they're trying to trick you into becoming human flesh char siu buns."
"Damn! Not only do we have meat, but we also get vegetables and fruit with every meal!"
Unable to bear hearing others look down on Sister Lu's base, Han Rui stubbornly put on a stern face.
Han Mingjun involuntarily swallowed. "Vegetables... vegetables, fruits?"
Meat can have some lower-tier alternatives, but vegetables and fruits are things we wouldn't even dare to dream of...
The last time he ate green vegetables was when he had half a wilted cucumber left in the refrigerator right after the apocalypse began.
Looking at the plump, radiant skin of the young people in front of me, it was a stark contrast to the sallow complexions of the people around me who suffered from vitamin deficiency.
It seems the little girl was right; they really do get to eat vegetables and fruits...
At this moment, Han Mingjun's inner master chef seemed to be burning brightly, eager to show his skills at Lu Sheng's base!
He picked up a pistol to survive, but wielding an iron pot was his dream!
"Wow!"
He just wants to shine on his own stage, not to eat meat every meal!
The tears shed for passion only slipped down the corner of my mouth.
"You don't eat for nothing."
Lu Sheng made his unpleasant point clear upfront.
According to the system's rules, as a worker entering the base, in addition to the initial 1000 points given by the system, the remaining points needed for daily life must be earned through exchanging crystal cores or working.
You can earn points by completing basic tasks within the base and submitting supplies to the base system, but you also need to spend different amounts of points for daily accommodation and living expenses.
Based on the ratio of consumption to output, workers must strive to create value every day in order to survive within the base.
If you do not pay enough points for accommodation within the time limit, you will be immediately teleported out of the base by the system.
Of course, Lu Sheng wasn't some sweatshop boss with a heart of gold. As long as the work was done well, she would give her employees a certain amount of supplies every month as extra compensation.
Lu Sheng was not worried that outsiders entering the base would threaten its security. Any attempt to attack the host or registered members within the base would be identified and precisely targeted by the system.
After all, each person can provide a 1% attribute bonus, and if you gather more people, she can get a multiplied damage bonus, and she can wipe out enemies wherever she goes.
Han Mingjun was already in tears, having stripped off his Dawn Base uniform. "But I still have family..."
"How many people? What are their abilities? My base doesn't accept people who can't work," Lu Sheng said calmly.
She only wanted a cook; the rest were freebies. She would only take them if they were useful, and she would feel bad if they weren't.
Han Mingjun immediately waved to the car behind him, and a quiet woman in her thirties came over timidly, holding a child.
The woman had soft features and looked very kind, like a gentle mother you could see anywhere on the street before the apocalypse.
The baby is fair-skinned and very cute. It's clear that the couple has given their child all the best things.
"My wife awakened a breeding-related superpower, which can steadily increase livestock production."
Han Mingjun brought the child over and introduced her, "My daughter has a planting-type superpower; she's very good at growing flowers and grass."
Lu Sheng and the others: "..."
Wow, the whole family has come together for a farm stay.
The little girl was about four or five years old, her big, dark eyes curiously observing Lu Sheng and the others.
Suddenly, two lotus root-like arms stretched out, one on each side, and hugged Zhuangzhuang and Huojian.
They kept kissing, one kiss on the left and one on the right, without stopping.
"Big dog, big cat, shall we be friends?"
Zhuangzhuang's neck was choked thin, and he cried out to Lu Sheng for help, "Help! I'm already exhausted from taking care of three animal cubs, don't dump human babies on me too!"
Lu Sheng ignored Zhuangzhuang's pleas.
Whether you lead one sheep or a flock of sheep, it doesn't make a big difference whether you have one more or one less.
After briefly explaining the work to Han Mingjun and his family, Lu Sheng asked them to follow behind their car.
With their leader gone, the remaining members of Dawn Base scattered like birds. Those with the ability stole vehicles and left, while those with weaker abilities could only accept their fate and seek refuge with several large bases on the spot.
Excluding the small base where even feeding themselves is a problem, the only things they can rely on right now are the K3 base, the Xuri base, and Lu Sheng's team.
But looking at Lu Sheng's aloof face, everyone immediately ruled out this option in their minds.
They don't want to become an idiot like Yu Xinlei.
Of the remaining two options, the military-led K3 base is clearly the preferred choice.
Su Zheng was quickly surrounded by refugees from the Dawn Base.
As Lu Sheng watched a delicate, tear-streaked girl get into Lu Song's car, his fine eyebrows furrowed slightly.
"Be careful, that girl is suspicious, she has charm abilities."
Lu Sheng gestured with his lips, indicating to Ma Dongmei.
“Yes, I can testify. Last time, Zhang Xiaojuan was almost completely bewitched by her,” Han Rui suddenly chimed in from the side.
"No, I didn't, don't talk nonsense! Have an iron will!" Zhang Xiaojuan blushed with embarrassment.
"It's no use. Su Zheng and his father have the old-fashioned military mindset. They will take in anyone in need, especially since nothing has been revealed yet."
Ma Dongmei looked at Su Zheng not far away and sighed helplessly, "I'll remind him again when I get back."
Lu Sheng nodded, said goodbye to Ma Dongmei and the others, and got into his car.
She had already done more than enough by offering a reminder; the rest was up to them.
Finally, K3 took in all the survivors from the Takeoff Base and most of the personnel from the Dawn Base, and transported them back to the K3 base in two batches.
At the same time, a special team was established to carry out the final treatment of the nuclear explosion crater at the Dawn base.
"Sigh, Lin Weicheng worked so hard for the base, and now he's gone." Zhang Xiaojuan sighed regretfully as she flipped through Lin Weicheng's diary.
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