These foods were considered outdated and worthless by the Restoration Army.
For those still struggling in the midst of the suffering of the end times, it is like a treasure.
The soldiers in charge here told the survivor leader, "You can distribute these expired items as you see fit."
The survivors were all dumbfounded.
The next second, they all erupted in cheers!
They charged forward frantically!
Looking at the well-packaged food, some people couldn't help but tremble as they gently touched it, as if they couldn't believe it was real.
"Can I really take these... these as I please?" a thin old man, nearing 50, asked in a hoarse voice, tears welling in his eyes.
He was only 48 years old, which would have been considered middle-aged before the disaster.
But after more than a year of struggle, he now looks like a 60 or 70-year-old man.
"Yes, you can take them all. This is from the Restoration Army," the leader replied excitedly.
At that moment, a low sob broke out from the crowd.
Many people cried, as emotions that had been suppressed for too long were released at this moment.
A woman, clutching several bags of biscuits, tears streaming down her face, murmured, "My children... finally they can eat something good..."
A young man picked up a jar of expired jam, opened it, and smelled it. The rich sweetness instantly brought tears to his eyes.
In the long days of the apocalypse, they almost forgot what sweetness tasted like, and their taste buds were filled with the bitter taste of wild vegetables every day.
He scooped up a small spoonful of jam and put it in his mouth. The cloying sweetness spread in his mouth, his body trembled slightly, and tears welled up in his eyes: "It's too sweet! I've forgotten what sweetness tastes like..."
A thin little girl clutched a small jar of candy tightly.
She looked only eleven or twelve years old, and her face was somewhat greenish due to long-term malnutrition.
Even though there was plenty of food in front of her, she didn't dare take more than that.
Her year-long experience in the apocalypse had taught her that good things should be reserved for the leader and the strong men first.
Seeing this, one of the soldiers in charge of supervision picked up a large pile of snacks and walked up to the little girl, saying, "Take all of these! Eat whatever you want!"
The little girl stared blankly at the soldier, still not daring to make a move.
The survivor leader noticed and quickly shouted, "Didn't you hear what the commander said? Everyone, eat more to replenish your strength! We still need to help with the work and moving things later!"
The little girl finally reacted; she took the snacks the soldier brought and opened one of the bags of potato chips.
Pick up a piece, put it in your mouth, and savor it slowly.
As she was eating, she burst into tears.
The soldier frowned and shouted at the survivors who were picking out food, "Has any of you done anything to this little girl? You'd better confess now, or you'll regret it when you're caught!"
The survivor leader was taken aback, then quickly shook his head and said, "No, sir, absolutely not! I've always been very strict about these things! And even if they wanted to do something, I always told them to find someone over 18!"
The soldier crouched down, patted the little girl's head, and asked gently, "Did they bully you? Tell me, and I'll help you."
The little girl seemed to understand something and quickly shook her head, saying, "No, uncle, I just haven't eaten anything this delicious in a long time, and I'm so happy I want to cry."
The soldier smiled and said, "If you need anything, just ask us soldiers, understand? We'll help you."
The little girl nodded obediently.
Gradually, more and more survivors came to this small county town.
Like the first group of people to arrive, they were all stunned by what they saw.
......
Time flies.
September 18th.
The morning sun shone on the land of Radiant City, creating a solemn yet magnificent scene.
Outside Radiant City, there was a large open space that had been prepared long ago.
Four thousand of the Radiant Army's most elite soldiers stood in neat rows.
They stood tall and straight, with resolute eyes, like a Great Wall forged of steel.
In front of them, 300 evolved individuals stood straight and lined up neatly.
Regardless of their usual discipline, at this moment, no one dared to misbehave.
Behind the soldiers.
More than a dozen infantry fighting vehicles, like steel behemoths, lined up in a row, displaying their ferocity.
More than twenty Mengshi assault vehicles were also lined up in a row.
Behind these military vehicles, dozens of modified high-powered off-road vehicles resembled galloping horses ready to charge, poised to unleash their power.
The nearly one hundred trucks were an impressive sight.
Every vehicle here is painted with camouflage, making them look incredibly neat and impressive.
Some trucks were even loaded with howitzers, their long barrels looking extremely impressive.
The soldiers held their breath, waiting for the pre-battle address from Zi Ling, the commander of the First Division of the Glorious Army.
Further away, countless residents of Radiant City proudly watched this scene.
This is the pride of their Glorious City!
With such power, what can zombies do?
So what if it's a giant beast?
Humanity can still stand tall on this land!
A gentle breeze blew, and the military flags fluttered in the wind.
Zi Ling led a group of high-ranking military officers onto the high platform. Her majestic gaze swept over the soldiers below, and she said solemnly, "Soldiers, after so many days of integration, our Glory City and its surroundings are now united as one! Our Glory Army's First Division is also united as one! Today, it is time to launch a battle against the force that has invaded our Glory City!"
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