After forming a team, the group drove out of the shelter.
At first glance, the line was very long. Roughly calculated, there were about 200 people who went out, and players made up two-thirds of them.
As for the majority of the indigenous people, they mostly remained in the shelters.
Don't think they're idle just because they're not out looking for supplies; they actually have a lot of work to do!
The indigenous people not only had to clear the snow from the prison, reinforce the outer walls, and strengthen the rooms, but also had to tidy up the Black Tower, moving out all the unused items to expand the space of the Black Tower as much as possible.
As for how to strengthen the shelter's defenses, Jian Yiqiu came up with a solution.
Since more people make it easier to attract snow beasts, the shelter is undoubtedly a huge opportunity.
After learning about Xiao Jin's description of the Level 4 Snow Beasts and Snow Beast Tide, Jian Yiqiu believed that the original outer walls of the prison were still somewhat flimsy and needed to be reinforced.
Reinforcing the wall requires a lot of bricks and cement, and the cold weather makes construction difficult.
After much thought, Jian Yiqiu decided to take advantage of the heavy snow outside and build an ice wall on the outer wall of the prison.
The method is very simple: pour water on the wall repeatedly, and depending on the outside temperature, the water will quickly freeze.
This process can be repeated, and walls of any thickness can be built, although it is quite wasteful of water and manpower.
The water problem is easy to solve. So much snow has been cleared out; once it melts, it will turn into water!
After all, it's not like we're drinking, so cleanliness isn't important. And what the shelter has in abundance right now is people!
Yesterday, Xiao Jin and Cheng Ce brought back more than a thousand people; even after excluding the elderly and children, there were still quite a few left.
At first, most of the survivors were unhappy when they heard that they were to go out and work. They shouted that they were being exploited and that it was illegal.
"It's so cold outside, I'm not going out! Whoever wants to go can go, I'm not going."
"That's right, who do you think you are? The government will save us sooner or later. Don't think you can catch mice just because you have guns!"
Many people said these things, and even those who didn't say them couldn't hide their resentment.
Who would have thought that Shao Jing's next words would leave everyone dumbfounded!
He chuckled.
"Those who don't want to go are also welcome. The food in the shelter is only provided to the shelter's residents. You can always go to the government you trust. Xiao Liu!"
Shao Jing shouted, and then a man stepped forward.
“Make a list of the people who need to work, and send the rest out. Our shelter isn’t a welfare institution; there’s no reason to use everyone’s supplies to support a bunch of parasites.”
"Oh, right." Shao Jing grinned mischievously, "We've taken back all the down jackets, snow boots, and stuff we distributed before. Everyone's gone, but the things belonging to the shelter have to stay."
"Yes!" Xiao Liu shouted loudly, and then came over with a notebook and pen.
Upon seeing this, everyone panicked.
Having finally found a place to stay, who wants to go out and suffer from hunger, cold, and fear?
Moreover, many people fled in a hurry, carrying almost nothing but their phones and wallets, and wearing only thin summer clothes.
If Shao Jing really wanted to take back their winter clothes, they would freeze to death before they could get very far.
Those who initially opposed him turned ashen-faced with anger upon hearing Shao Jing's words, though some were also frightened.
“You…you can’t do this!” one of the older middle-aged women said, her face full of resentment.
"Why should you leave the shelter if you don't work? This isn't your home. The Third Prison has always belonged to the state."
"Then call the police!" Shao Jing waved his hand, indicating to the middle-aged woman that she could do as she pleased.
The other party was instantly speechless.
What the hell? If I could contact the police, why would I need to come all this way to hide here?
Then someone else said, "That's too domineering of you. You want to kick people out if they don't work, and not only that, you even make them take off their clothes."
"It's so cold outside, and there are monsters everywhere. You're deliberately trying to kill everyone."
"So you just take it for granted and enjoy it without paying anything in return?" Shao Jing's expression hardened, and he retorted instantly.
"Did you see those people who just left? You've all seen the monsters outside with your own eyes. It's unclear how many of them will come back."
"Who isn't afraid of the cold? Who isn't afraid of death? But without supplies, no one can survive, yet they still went." Shao Jing said coldly, and no one dared to confront him after hearing his words.
"Here's what we'll do!" Shao Jing pointed outside: "I'll call everyone back, and you can go find supplies. If anyone dares to go, they don't need to leave the shelter."
I can also guarantee that you'll have meat, eggs, and fruit at every meal.
The noisy people immediately fell silent, fearing that Shao Jing might act impulsively and actually send them out to collect supplies.
To put it bluntly, they'd rather work inside the shelter than go out and get eaten by monsters.
Of course, where there are shameless people, there are also those who are clear-headed.
At this moment, a man suddenly stood up from the crowd: "What they said is right. No one has any reason to accommodate us. We are all in the same boat. The better the shelter, the safer we will be."
Hello, I'm a veteran. Can I join our patrol team and help clear out the monsters around the island?
"And me, I'm the cook, I can help with the cooking."
"I studied computer science, and although I don't need it now, I can help clear the snow."
"Me too, me too..."
In an instant, countless people stepped forward, their voices rising and falling.
Shao Jing's eyes warmed, and he pressed his hand down slightly: "Don't worry, everyone has a chance. The cafeteria will also have ginger soup on hand. The shelter depends on us to protect it together!"
Over the next two days, Xiao Jin traveled to various parts of the city center, visiting all the supply points provided by Jian Yiqiu.
Along the way, Xiao Jin occasionally encountered some small supplies, and he took them all if he could.
Over the course of two days, not only Xiao Jin, but everyone else also reaped substantial rewards.
The group rushed to the city center, and after searching the east side, they continued searching the west side, aiming to never return empty-handed.
I always make sure the truck is packed full before heading back. If I'm ever overloaded and can't bear to leave any more, I'll just find another truck.
So not only are supplies increasing inside the shelter, but there are also so many trucks that they can hardly fit them all, with some even parked right outside the shelter gate.
Of course, there is another problem that cannot be avoided, namely casualties among the squad members.
People who frequently visit the city center have noticed that the number of snow beasts is steadily increasing, and high-level snow beasts are appearing more and more frequently.
At first, everyone was able to cope, but later even the players started to struggle!
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