As the main interviewer finished speaking, a young man who had been standing in front of the middle-aged man spoke first, according to the order: "Hello everyone, my name is Zhang Yuan, I am 27 years old, and I graduated from Haidu Polytechnic College with a major in mechanical engineering. Before the apocalypse, I worked as a technical supervisor in a large company, responsible for production line optimization and equipment maintenance. I believe that my technical skills and practical experience can contribute to the construction and maintenance of Tianyu Base's facilities."
The interviewer nodded and then looked at the middle-aged man.
The middle-aged man stood up, bowed to the examiners, and then slowly began to speak: "Good morning, interviewers. My name is Li Jiandong, I am 43 years old, a retired soldier, and have over twenty years of experience in the food processing industry. Before the disaster, I was the factory manager of a food processing plant in Haidu, responsible for managing the operation and quality control of the entire production line. I know firsthand how crucial food is in a post-apocalyptic world, and how the food processing industry is key to the survival of the community. I am familiar with every step from raw material procurement to finished product packaging, and I understand how to optimize production processes and increase food yield with limited resources. I believe that with my professional knowledge and practical experience, I can contribute to food safety and self-sufficiency at Tianyu Base."
Upon hearing the middle-aged man's self-introduction, Chen Yu was slightly taken aback, thinking to himself, "Li Jiandong? The manager of a food processing plant? Could it be such a coincidence?"
This morning, the gated community he went to, called "Happy Sunshine," was actually a residential area for the employees of a food processing plant. The person in charge was the plant manager, also named "Li Jiandong." Seeing that his evil deeds were about to be exposed, Li Jiandong absconded with most of the remaining food from the plant before Chen Yu arrived at the community. Chen Yu was even preparing to issue an arrest warrant for him.
Unexpectedly, the middle-aged man sitting next to him, with whom he had a grudge, was also named "Li Jiandong" and was also the manager of a food processing plant. What a coincidence!
Just as Chen Yu was lost in thought, Liu Menghan, who was sitting next to him, gently nudged his arm with her elbow, pulling him back to reality.
He looked up and saw that everyone present was focused on him, and the middle-aged man, Li Jiandong, even curled up a contemptuous smile.
Chen Yu then realized it was his turn to introduce himself. He coughed lightly, stood up, and lowered his voice, saying, "My name is Chen Ergou, I'm 29 years old, and I used to be a farmer with many years of experience in planting and agricultural technology innovation. Before the apocalypse, I worked in the countryside, mastering the planting techniques for various crops and actively introducing modern agricultural technology to improve crop yield and quality. I deeply understand that the land is the source of life, and food is the foundation of human survival. Therefore, I am committed to building a sustainable agricultural ecosystem, protecting soil fertility and ensuring safe food production through methods such as crop rotation, organic fertilization, and green pest control."
"Pfft~" Li Jiandong suddenly broke the heavy atmosphere in the room with an untimely laugh.
"Mr. Li, do you have any questions?" an interviewer on the stage asked seriously but politely, looking at Li Jiandong with a questioning look in his eyes.
Realizing his lapse in composure, Li Jiandong quickly composed himself and explained, "I'm sorry, Mr. Chen... Mr. Er Gou's introduction really surprised me. I was thinking, with temperatures outside at minus 70 degrees Celsius, let alone farming, even survival is a problem. A farmer must be the most useless profession in the world right now, right?"
Several interviewers frowned upon hearing this, and one of them said in a deep voice, "As interviewees, you should just do your own job instead of questioning others!"
"What we need is unity to face the challenges of the apocalypse together, not to belittle each other." The interviewer's words were firm and resolute, making the atmosphere in the room serious once again.
Upon hearing this, Li Jiandong's expression changed slightly, and he then nodded gently, indicating his agreement with the interviewer's words.
Next, the interviewer turned his attention to Liu Menghan.
Liu Menghan took a deep breath, stood up, bowed to the interviewers, and then said, "My name is Liu Menghan. Before the natural disaster, I was 24 years old and a PhD candidate in Molecular Cell Biology at Haha University. My main research area is plant stress physiology and genetic improvement. Before the apocalypse, I focused on exploring how to enhance crops' adaptability to extreme environments through gene editing technology, such as drought, salinity, and the extreme low temperatures we are facing now. I believe that my expertise can provide new ideas and technical support for the agricultural development of Tianyu Base, helping us to stably produce food and ensure the base's food security even under such harsh conditions."
After hearing Liu Menghan's introduction, the interviewers present were all impressed and showed their approval, which made Li Jiandong's face very unpleasant.
Upon receiving the praise, Liu Menghan winked at Chen Yu, as if to say, "I'll protect you from now on."
Next, it was the last person in their group's turn for interviews.
The last person, also a middle-aged woman, stood up, bowed to each of the interviewers, and said, "Interviewers, thank you for your hard work. In this freezing weather, you are still steadfastly holding your posts; it is truly admirable..."
"Stop!" an interviewer interrupted the woman. "Madam, I hope you can get straight to the point and introduce yourself and the value you can bring to Tianyu Base."
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