After saying this, Fei Changyuan's eyes swept across everyone's face.
Including Qin Yourong, all eight people nodded earnestly, indicating that they had remembered the instructions firmly.
Fei Changyuan smiled with satisfaction and continued, "The reason I've gathered everyone again tonight is mainly for two reasons. The first is to unify our thoughts. I won't repeat what I just said to you, so everyone should always remind themselves.
I had initially considered whether Chen Yan had some other agenda? Did he deliberately approach us, gain our trust, and then plot something nefarious? But once I showed him these 300 bottles of zero-pollution water, my suspicions were completely dispelled.
We really don't have anything worth peeping at. We're hiding here, barely surviving. The most valuable thing we have is the 'hope' I successfully developed. But 'hope'... if there's no catastrophe, it will definitely change the world.
But since a catastrophe has occurred, and it has lasted for a full fifty years, the value of "hope" is truly negligible. In this situation, the resources Chen Yan puts in and the potential gains he will receive are completely disproportionate.
At this point, Fei Changyuan sighed heavily and continued, "Plus, it seems Rongrong knows some of Chen Yan's situation, and Rongrong has also shown full trust in Chen Yan, just as Chen Yan trusts Rongrong. For me, there is nothing to doubt.
Rongrong trusts him, and so do I. I hope you can trust him too! But he's different from you, after all. I raised you all from childhood. Although we're not related by blood, we're not family, but we're closer than family. And Chen Yan, after all, is just a newcomer.
If we want him to feel a sense of belonging and truly integrate into our big family, we need everyone to work together! Remember, this is not just Rongrong's job. The supplies that Chen Yan can provide are very important to us!"
As he spoke, Fei Changyuan took another sip of water down his throat.
After savoring it carefully, he carefully screwed the bottle cap back on.
He said with a serious expression: "The second thing is about the preparations for the next step! Rongrong told me what happened to her at the Blackthorn Camp during the day. From now on, she is not suitable to go to the Blackthorn Camp for trading.
So, Yuze, besides Rongrong and me, you are the only Level 2 Awakener among us. Therefore, for the next period of time, you and Xiaojing will take over Rongrong's work and be responsible for going to the Blackthorn Camp to conduct the necessary material transactions."
Gu Yuze and Cong Jing, who had been listening quietly, immediately nodded in agreement after hearing this.
Fei Changyuan looked at Xu Qinghe again and said, "Qinghe, I'm afraid you'll have to take some risks. We need to carry a lot of things with us on this evacuation. Even if most of the things have to be abandoned, in order to quickly resume normal life after arriving at the new residence, we must also bring the necessary tools and machines.
Therefore, we definitely can't travel light. First, we have to find an all-terrain heavy-duty vehicle to load our things. The trouble is, although there is a dealership selling all-terrain vehicles on Qindao Island, it is a little deep in the city, about five kilometers away from us.
On your way to the dealership, you might encounter powerful zombies or mutants. Level 3 awakening can't guarantee your safety. The only support I can provide you is a detailed road map and the approximate distribution points of zombies and mutants. Everything else is up to you.
Xu Qinghe smiled and said, "What's the big deal? Leave it to me. I'll make sure to find a suitable vehicle and bring it back."
Fei Changyuan patted Xu Qinghe's shoulder, then looked at the siblings Yao Shan and Yao Yun and said, "Prepare some tools for repairing the vehicle and common replacement parts in advance. The vehicles found in Qindao City are all antiques that are at least fifty years old. There's no telling what problems they might have."
If nothing else, the vehicle's battery pack is bound to have issues. Once Qinghe recovers the vehicle, you must begin repairing and upgrading it. Especially the battery pack; be sure to have replacements ready in advance. I don't want the vehicle to break down mid-trip. That would be disastrous."
Yao Shan and Yao Yun, brother and sister, responded solemnly.
After the general arrangements were completed, Fei Changyuan looked at everyone with great satisfaction and said, "I am already old, seventy-five years old, and I don't know how much longer I can live. Although the injection of the secondary gene drug has made me in good physical condition and very healthy, human life is ultimately limited.
Unless you can break through the boundaries of the Awakened and become a Dominant, your lifespan cannot be substantially extended, so I may not live for many more years. I have raised you all these years, and to me, you are my children. I am very happy to see you grow up."
At this point, Fei Changyuan noticed that several people wanted to speak, so he waved his hand to stop them and said, "It's okay. It's been fifty years. I've been lucky to have survived this long after the catastrophe. What's more, I've been able to watch you all grow up. God has really treated me well.
For the next month and a half, besides steadily advancing evacuation preparations according to our plan, the most important thing is to cultivate a close bond with Chen Yan. Especially Rongrong. He trusts you, so don't betray that trust. Absolute trust is the most difficult thing between people.
In addition to this zero-pollution water, let's see what other supplies Chen Yan will provide next. Of course, I may seem snobbish when I say this, but the fact is that the type and importance of the supplies Chen Yan can provide will determine our actual attitude towards him.
The value of zero-pollution water is exaggerated, but it's not enough to make us truly dependent on it. Rongrong's relationship with him, and the value of this zero-pollution water, allow us to establish an equal partnership with him. Since we need each other, we should strive to cooperate and get what we need.
But if Chen Yan can continue to provide more abundant and important supplies, then we can completely give up the equal relationship. Because those supplies can not only fill our stomachs, but also make us stronger. And strength means everything in the wasteland!
I really want to see you all live better lives before I die! Chen Yan's appearance has made this vision truly possible! Compared to the 'hope' I gave him, he is actually the real hope! "
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