Seeing Liu Zhen's changed attitude, Zhao Yuxuan felt slightly relieved. She smiled and said, "Brother Liu, you don't need to be so polite. We're all thinking about the future of the community. I believe that as long as we work together, we can definitely change the current situation. How about this, I'll draft a detailed plan later, including reinforcing houses, building walls, organizing expeditions to find resources, and so on. Then we can discuss it together and see what needs improvement and refinement. At the same time, I will do my best to provide some technical support and guidance to help everyone better implement these plans."
"Hehe, then I'll have to trouble you, Miss Yuxuan." Liu Zhen cupped his hands in thanks, his eyes filled with gratitude. "With you here, the future of our community is bright!"
Zhao Yuxuan gently shook her head and said modestly, "Brother Liu, you're too kind. This is what I should do. I'm also a member of the community, and it's only right that I contribute to it. Besides, I believe that as long as we all work together, there's nothing we can't do."
Liu Zhen nodded in agreement.
Then, changing the subject, he said, "Well then, it's too cold outside. I'll arrange a warmer place for you to stay. You've just arrived, so you need to rest first and get enough rest so you can better contribute ideas for the future of our community."
Zhao Yuxuan smiled slightly and said, "Then thank you very much, Brother Liu. I do need to find a place to settle down and then plan my next move."
Liu Zhen patted his chest and assured him, "Don't worry, I may not have any other skills, but I can easily arrange a place for someone to stay. There just happened to be an old lady here who had an accident while exploring, and her igloo is now available. I'll take you there right away."
Upon hearing that it was the residence of one of the victims, Zhao Yuxuan felt a pang of sadness, but she quickly composed herself and gratefully said to Liu Zhen, "Thank you, Brother Liu."
Led by Liu Zhen, Zhao Yuxuan was taken to a rather simple igloo.
Compared to the others, this igloo, though also made of ice, has been slightly embellished and reinforced. A small wooden sign hangs at the entrance, bearing the words "Hope Home" in rough but clear handwriting.
Looking at the sign, Zhao Yuxuan felt a pang of sadness. The owner of this igloo might never be able to return to this place that once gave her warmth and hope.
But Zhao Yuxuan knew she couldn't let this sadness affect her. What she had to do was to pass on this hope and bring this igloo back to life.
She gently pushed open the door and stepped into the igloo.
Although the temperature inside was also extremely low, without the howling wind, Zhao Yuxuan felt a rare sense of peace and warmth.
Its interior is simply furnished, with a small ice table, an icicle in front of the table, and a wooden board on top of the icicle, which should be considered a bench.
In addition, there was an ice bed made of solid ice, covered with a wooden board and a layer of tattered cotton clothes, without even a quilt.
Zhao Yuxuan frowned repeatedly at this scene. Thinking back to when she was at the Tianyu Base, she lived in a large house with heating and slept on a soft down comforter. It was a world of difference from life here.
"Hope Home"? This is worse than a beggar's den. Zhao Yuxuan couldn't help but smile bitterly.
However, she also knew that these differences could not be a reason for her to back down; on the contrary, they strengthened her determination to change everything.
"Hehe, Miss Yuxuan, please don't take offense. These are the conditions here." Liu Zhen said with a wry smile. "I'll have someone send you two clean quilts later, and also add some heaters and lamp oil so that you can stay warm at night and have a bright place to read and plan."
Zhao Yuxuan wanted to refuse, but considering the practical factors, if she were to live in such conditions, she would probably freeze to death tonight.
Helpless, she could only say with an embarrassed look, "Then I'll have to trouble you, Brother Liu."
"It's alright, then I won't disturb your rest any longer. I'll have someone bring you dinner later, so have something to eat first. If you need anything, just let me know, and I'll try my best to accommodate you," Liu Zhen said with concern, turning to leave.
Zhao Yuxuan nodded gratefully: "Brother Liu, thank you. You go ahead with your work. I can take care of myself."
Liu Zhen responded and stepped out of the ice house, closing the door behind him.
Zhao Yuxuan felt Liu Zhen's warmth and care, which strengthened her resolve to contribute to the community. Although conditions here were harsh, she believed that as long as everyone united and worked together, they could definitely change the face of this place.
At this point, she already had a preliminary idea in mind. She took off her backpack, placed it on the "table," and then took out paper and pen to begin drafting the community renovation plan in her mind.
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