When Zhang Tianhao and the others saw the sumptuous meal on the table, they could hardly believe their eyes.
Meat, vegetables, white rice, and white steamed buns—what a luxury!
They originally thought that getting a couple of bowls of porridge would be a huge bonus, but who would have thought it would be so lavish? Is this still the post-apocalyptic world of extreme cold?
"Sister Lele, where did you get so much food?" Zhang Tianhao couldn't contain his curiosity and amazement. "The scientists on my dad's project who receive preferential treatment only get a bowl of rice per meal at most. Sometimes, if they make even a little progress in their research, they're already considered to have received a huge reward, like a packet of pickled vegetables!"
"You don't need to worry about that. In short, we have more food than we can eat. Just eat as much as you like." Lin Lele waved her hand, her face beaming with confidence and a hearty smile.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Tianhao and the others no longer hesitated and pounced on the dining table like hungry wolves, their faces revealing undisguised excitement and satisfaction. Their movements were swift and orderly, as if they had rehearsed countless times, and each of them knew exactly what they wanted.
Zhang Tianhao first grabbed a piece of golden-brown roasted meat, took a bite, and the juices burst forth, filling his mouth with fragrance. He couldn't help but close his eyes, savoring this long-awaited delicacy.
The others were not to be outdone; some picked up white rice, while others simply grabbed steamed buns and ate them in large mouthfuls.
"Waaah~" Suddenly, Zhang Tianhao choked up as he ate, tears welling up in his eyes.
Looking back on that period of time, what kind of life did he lead every day!
"Sister Lele, can I...can I follow you from now on? Can you take me as your little brother?" Zhang Tianhao's emotions suddenly surged like a burst dam. He put down the food in his hand and looked at Lin Lele with a firm and sincere gaze.
The other children around her also stopped what they were doing and looked at Lin Lele with hopeful eyes.
Lin Lele frowned upon seeing this and said, "Don't push your luck. With people like you, I..."
Before Lin Lele could finish speaking, Chen Yu interrupted her: "No problem, our 'Tianyu Base' has always welcomed ambitious individuals to join us."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Tianhao and the others were overjoyed: "Sister Lele, do you mean what your subordinate says?"
"Huh~?" Lin Lele was dumbfounded. She secretly glanced at Chen Yu.
Unexpectedly, Chen Yu nodded to her.
Seeing this, Lin Lele was a little confused for a moment, but she quickly realized what was going on and said seriously, "Of course, as my most trusted subordinate, Xiao Chen's words can also represent my will in a sense."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Tianhao was startled and thought to himself, "I didn't expect this seemingly silly guy to be so highly regarded by my sister Lele. It seems I need to build a good relationship with him in the future."
He quickly composed himself, put on a sincere smile again, and said to Lin Lele and Chen Yu, "Sister Lele, Brother Chen, thank you for giving us this opportunity."
"By the way, Brother Chen, what is this 'Tianyu Base' you just mentioned? I've never heard of it before," Zhang Tianhao asked, puzzled.
"Haha~ Xiao Hao, you've come to the right person!" Chen Yu laughed. "'Tianyu Base' is a comprehensive shelter built to cope with the extreme cold of the apocalypse. It not only provides abundant food and safe housing, but also brings together elites from all walks of life to work together to rebuild human civilization. We have advanced technology, a powerful defense system, and a sound resource management system to ensure that every resident can live a relatively stable life here."
"Our Tianyu Base upholds equality and cooperation for all. No matter what your previous identity was, as long as you are willing to contribute to the prosperity of the base and the future of humanity, you can find your place here." Chen Yu's eyes shone with a firm light, and his words were full of infectiousness, making Zhang Tianhao and the others feel an unprecedented warmth and strength.
Zhang Tianhao and the others listened intently, as if they were seeing a future full of hope and light.
"The founder of this base must have been incredibly powerful, right?" a young girl asked with admiration, her eyes shining with worship for an unknown hero.
Seeing this, Lin Lele curled her lip and thought to herself, "Sir, don't you feel comfortable if you don't show off for a day?"
But on the surface, she maintained a gentle smile and said to the girl, "Indeed, the founder of the base was a visionary and courageous leader. He not only foresaw the arrival of the apocalypse, but also made plans in advance, laying a solid foundation for the survival and reconstruction of mankind. His wisdom and courage are a role model for all of us to learn from."
“Yes, Sister Lele is right.” Chen Yu took over the conversation, his face solemn. “As Mr. Zhang Xiangming said, it is wishful thinking to think that this extreme cold disaster will end on its own. It is no exaggeration to say that we are now in the apocalypse! If we humans want to continue our civilization, we can only unite as one, face the disaster together, and use technological breakthroughs as a means to overcome this catastrophe.”
"Human civilization has reached a critical point. We can no longer act independently; we must unite and work together as one! Of course, this requires a vast amount of resources and a stable living environment as a foundation, and our 'Tianyu Base' happens to have just such conditions!" Chen Yu said passionately.
Zhang Tianhao and the others nodded repeatedly upon hearing this. They were deeply moved by Chen Yu's words, and an unprecedented sense of responsibility and mission welled up in their hearts.
"So, are we now considered members of the 'Tianyu Base'?" Zhang Tianhao asked cautiously.
"Of course, given your relationship with Sister Lele, it's just a matter of a word, isn't it?" Chen Yu said with a smile.
Upon hearing this, everyone looked at Lin Lele, secretly surprised. It seemed that Sister Lele was even more amazing than they had imagined.
"Brother Chen, can you tell us who created this base?" another girl asked expectantly, her eyes sparkling.
Lin Lele knew it was time for her to announce the answer to everyone. Although she despised Chen Yu's pretentious behavior, at least Chen Yu made her feel like she was being fawned over. So she wasn't so resistant now. Since Chen Yu wanted to act, she would just play along one more time.
Lin Lele cleared her throat and said loudly, "Far away yet right before my eyes, he is..."
“That’s right, the founder of our ‘Tianyu Base’ is none other than our Sister Lele!” Chen Yu’s voice interrupted Lin Lele.
"Huh~?" Everyone gaped in surprise upon hearing this, their eyes turning to Lin Lele in astonishment.
Lin Lele was also completely bewildered. She had become the boss of "Tianyu Base"?
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