Chapter 35 This makes us look stupid
The silence lasted for an unknown amount of time. After a brief cough, Shengxia saw that no one was talking, so she simply began to divide the groups and issue orders, requiring each group to carefully study the "melt hole demolition plan" and submit a "melt hole demolition plan" to her within 24 hours. At the same time, the plan could not be too similar, and they had to think divergently from multiple angles to carefully consider how to blow up the melt hole.
To be honest, if the person standing in front of this group of researchers was not indeed Shengxia, they would all be afraid that they had inexplicably fallen into a terrorist organization's lair. As the biggest villain leader of this terrorist organization's lair, Shengxia was busy planning how to blow up the only shelter of Han Dong on the planet Volk.
Anyway, Shengxia had given her orders, and she didn't care what anyone thought of her. She turned around and rushed out of the core area, leaving a bunch of people staring blankly.
In the end, Fu Qianshen came out and guessed that due to the early arrival of the cold winter, the security pressure had increased. So instead of passively waiting for others to cause trouble, it would be better to take the initiative to think about how to cause trouble first, and then use this as an entry point to eliminate it.
“Ohhhh~”
After everyone suddenly realized what was going on, excitement unconsciously welled up on their faces. Then, as they discussed it, their thoughts gradually diverged and they let themselves go. Even Fu Qianshen felt terrified. So this melting cave could really be completely blown up?!
At the same time, in the meeting room of the alien forces, upon learning that the cold winter on Volk would accelerate, they stopped hesitating and quickly formulated three destructive paths:
One is to randomly select a path into the melt cave and cause an explosion when the planetary commander announces the rapid accommodating of the crowd. As long as someone is injured, they can make a big fuss.
Secondly, if the planetary commander is not prepared to order the crowd to be quickly accommodated, then inciting the crowd to riot will surely lead to the dispatch of appropriate police officers or federal security forces to suppress the riot. Depending on the weather conditions, as long as there are deaths, they can make a big deal out of it.
The third is to wait until there is an external disturbance and people start to panic, then trigger an explosion inside. It is not necessary to collapse the melt hole, but only to blow a small hole or cause heating problems in a certain area. By then, tens of millions of people will be in the melt hole, which will inevitably cause riots.
Oh, she is not afraid that the planet commander has super powers. What can she do when she sees the riots of tens of millions of people?
Not to mention that after this series of bad events, a combination of economic and public opinion guidance can be launched. In short, as long as public sentiment begins to waver, it will be equivalent to a suspended death sentence for the newly appointed planetary commander. Whether he dies sooner or later, he will be collectively abandoned by the people.
The plan was set, and they were just waiting for news from the commander of Volk. Of course, during this period of waiting, the alien forces also vigorously promoted the news about the "early arrival of the cold wave on Volk" to ensure that even the news from the alien domain could be seen by the people of Volk who were still outside the melting cave.
When the news began to spread on Volk, the people who were still outside the melt hole on Volk were very panicked, worried that the sudden cold wave would interrupt the original plan to enter the melt hole, and their planetary commander would be unable to deal with it.
But soon, the Volker Planet Central News Broadcasting Group began to broadcast the activity track of the corresponding cold wave cyclone around the clock, and began to broadcast the numbered batches of personnel who entered the melt cave in advance.
Wei Jie announced the corresponding implementation method for the early entry plan for personnel into the melt cave. According to the scope of the cyclone activity, priority will be given to people in emergency areas. At the same time, in order to prevent congestion or stampedes, Wei Jie also urged the public to go to the melt cave in batches according to the batch numbers and entry times received on their light computers.
Finally, Wei Jie also announced a "crazy" backup plan. If there are still people who have not entered the melt cave when the cold wave comes, the planet commander promised to send relevant icebreaking warships to pick them up and ensure that every resident of the planet Volk can safely enter the melt cave to spend the winter.
"Sending a warship to pick them up—have you considered the economics? Do you know how much heating supplies an icebreaker consumes?" Faced with accusations from the arms-faction clique, who had enjoyed years of pampered luxury in power, Shengxia's response was a classic: "This isn't about money; it's about lives."
After replying to this message, Shengxia directly ordered people to cut off all external communications in the hot spring area where the arms faction was located, and also asked the second-in-command of the Federal Security Bureau to lead troops into the hot spring area. On the surface, it was said that this was to appease the arms faction, but in fact it was a strong threat.
For the members of the terrorist organization who had originally received special orders from alien forces to cause trouble, the planetary commander's daily random number drawing and quick collection execution method made them very sad.
First, they were unable to gather effectively. Second, every path leading into the melt cave was heavily guarded. Furthermore, the unmanned machine corps was dispatched. The roaring sound in the wind and snow made everyone clearly realize that these were real killing machines, thus suppressing their desire to cause trouble right now.
Of course, these were not enough to break their defenses... What really broke their defenses was the security checkpoint inspection mechanism that completely separated people and luggage.
That's right, every path leading into the melt cave had three strict security checkpoints set up by Shengxia 800 meters away:
At the first security checkpoint, not only do people have to go through a full body scan with a security device to check for metal objects, but their luggage will also have to go through a security scanner. Those with questionable luggage or those who refuse to let their luggage go through security will be forcibly pinned down and taken away.
At the second security checkpoint, fully armed military dogs conduct a centralized inspection of all luggage for hazardous materials. Those found to have problematic luggage will be politely asked to leave if they cooperate with the investigation, while those who refuse to cooperate will be apprehended on the spot.
The third security checkpoint was right next to the elevator in the Rongdong Underground City, which was where the luggage was retrieved. However, what left everyone speechless was that Shengxia had actually listed a very long list of "controlled devices and items". Those carrying these controlled devices had to declare their purpose to the police station and federal security personnel before they could retrieve them.
This even included crowbars, machetes and lighters.
The terrorist organization members who originally wanted to cause trouble stared at the list of "controlled instruments and items" with wide eyes, and fell into the awkward situation of frantic thinking.
They listened as the people around them argued with the police and federal security personnel: "Why can't I bring this crowbar in? And why does this knife have to be reported? It's such a short knife, even if you use it to stab someone, the most it will do is break the skin. Why are you so strict?"
In the end, the terrorist organization members who were ordered to enter the melt cave only brought back the corresponding kitchen knives, fruit knives, iron pots and spatulas from a pile of explosive devices prepared in advance. On the way in, they were given a "Cooking School Enrollment" flyer by friendly police and federal security personnel, and encouraged to learn an additional skill during the cold winter.
This makes them look particularly stupid!!!
After finally overcoming numerous obstacles and entering the melt cave, they were immediately greeted by the interruption of external communication due to the blizzard and cold wave. However, volunteers came over and handed out flyers, explaining that the interruption of external communication was not a problem, as communication inside the melt cave was still available. Of course, if you are really worried about your friends who are still outside, you can also go to the special "communication room" or ask the police for help.
Member of a terrorist organization: ... I dare not look for it, I dare not look for it at all!
However, looking at the smiling faces of the volunteers in front of them, they all felt a little puzzled. In the past, no one would smile so happily during the Volker winter.
But looking around, the interior of this melt cave is indeed like a beautiful dream.
The heating pipes that used to be dusty and peeling have now been repainted and adorned with strings of dreamy colored lights. The floor of the melt cave, which used to be dirty and smelly, has also been recoated with insulation. If you sniff closely, you can even smell the refreshing fragrance of the special roses from the planet Volker.
The families holding their children, shivering and with numb eyes and despair, that used to stand on both sides of the melted road are now nowhere to be seen. You can even hear the laughter of children chasing and playing with each other to get welfare toys. A loudspeaker repeatedly plays the slogan "Spend the winter in a civilized manner, do not litter, keep the environment clean, and be friendly to everyone."
Looking towards the end of the road, there are many stalls set up by volunteers, some of which offer free haircuts, some distribute hot water and aid clothing, and some distribute various flyers. The sound of shouting can be heard one after another.
"What are we going to do now?" Bal, feeling like a member of a redneck terrorist organization, picked up his luggage and randomly found a person with a volunteer badge to ask where he should squat.
After a few seconds of hesitation, the other party enthusiastically handed him a guide map of the various areas in the Rongdong, which included the medical area, education area, food area, leisure area, entertainment area, relaxation area, work area and four temporary residential areas.
Bal didn't understand what this temporary living area meant. After asking people, he learned that the planet commander planned to let everyone change living areas every two months. In this way, after eight months, everyone can take turns living in each area in the original melting cave, which is fair.
Barr: ...
Suddenly, a cupcake was handed to Bal. Bal was startled and instinctively tried to dodge, but he heard the cupcake owner shouting his business: "Welcome to try it, free trial. If you like it, please go to the third floor of Building C in the food area to buy it. Thank you."
Bal looked at the girl who had dressed herself up neatly in front of him and wondered if she was bluffing. She even had the guts to do a food tasting. Supplies were so tight in the winter, and she actually dared to bring food out to be a scapegoat.
Sure enough, before Bal could finish thinking about this, he saw that the cupcake on the girl's plate had been snatched away. Someone tried to harass the girl without following the rules, but was immediately pinned down by the seemingly intimidating volunteers around him.
"Are you being a hooligan?"
"Being a hooligan will land you in the police station."
"You can try the food, but don't touch the staff."
Bal also couldn't understand the scene before him. In the past, most girls in the melting cave didn't dare to grow long hair and would deliberately dress themselves inconspicuously for fear of similar accidents.
But now, before he could do anything to this girl, the people around him had already "righteously" stepped forward to help... This was another world, completely beyond his comprehension.
But no matter what, he was hungry, so Bal looked around and found the five people in his organization, and then went to the corresponding food area according to the guide map.
Passing through a "dream corridor" with colorful lights, Bal and his companions followed the crowd to the huge and bustling food area. The five-story dining area was magnificent and grand. In the middle of each floor was a specially provided long table and short benches, and on both sides were traditional restaurants from the Volk Planet, each with its own unique characteristics.
Judging from the signs at these restaurants, they definitely don't have the money to eat there unless they are going to take on a mission. Presumably, the prices will be even more expensive in winter. They say there are free meals, but I'm afraid the quality of the food is worse than what they feed dogs.
Holding on to the old idea, the six of them quickly locked onto a table where a family member was preparing to eat. When the other party was about to enjoy the meal they ordered, they quickly sat over and whispered to the other party to give the meal to them.
Although the knives they held in their hands looked a little funny, if they really fought, they were confident that they could cause unnecessary harm to the other party.
What they didn't expect was that the other party, seeing how "vicious" they were, actually gave them the food and told them that they could order more if they didn't eat enough. Every restaurant on this street had free meals, and the quality was about the same as other paid meals ordered in the restaurant.
So they can eat as much as they want, but they just need to be careful not to eat too much and vomit.
When talking about this incident, the male owner of the family made a joke, saying that he didn't know anything at the beginning and he really ate himself into the hospital. He felt very embarrassed. Later, he ran to this street to help out, but the restaurant owner didn't want him. So he had to join the volunteer action. Now he has signed up for the welding college. It seems that everything is so wonderful.
Barr and his group: ...
But before Bal and his friends could start eating, they were surprised to find that the restaurant staff brought out some more food for them and said that the food was free. They must be the ones who had entered the cave today due to the cold wave.
"Don't worry, just eat more. It's really cold outside."
Bal looked at the waiter's back as he left, and for some reason he yelled at him, "We really don't have any money."
As soon as these words were spoken, not to mention the others, even the other five people in the organization subconsciously looked up at Bal. What was wrong with him?
Others have told him that this is free, so why should he just eat it quietly? Why did he have to shout this out loud?
The boss came out and sat next to them and explained that this meal was indeed free and they could eat as much as they wanted. The cold wave was coming early and everyone was having a hard time, so they should help each other.
Bal was a little worried. He felt that there must be some trickery here. It couldn't be that the other party had discovered their identities and deliberately put drugs in the food to lure them.
But the family members sitting at the same table with them mentioned that it didn't matter if they had no money for food. After the meal, if they wanted to find something to do, they could go to the education area or the work area. No matter who they were, they could always find what they wanted to do in these two areas.
And as long as these foods are not wasted, no one will say anything to them. In short, just remember what the planet commander said:
Wasting food is shameful.
Barr and his group: ...
They couldn't figure out whether the people in the melting cave had been completely brainwashed by the planet commander. How could they all have fake smiles on their faces?
Besides, the cold season lasts for eight months! Eight months! Could these free meals be provided for eight months? Wasn't she worried that the food reserves would run out in a few months and everyone would resort to cannibalism?
Besides, cannibalism has occurred on the planet Volk during its cold season in history. How can the newly appointed planetary commander be so confident?
Bal, who was confused about the situation, stubbornly refused to eat the meals. Instead, he waited until no one was paying attention and then quietly took out the nutrient solution and drank it. He felt that the current situation was very strange. Perhaps the planet commander was doing some human experiments on them, so he had to stay awake.
To this end, he also woke up his teammates who were eating like pigs, saying that he wanted to go to other areas and leave his luggage with them first, and also... "Eat less, don't you still have nutrient solution?"
"But this... is delicious."
Bal: There is something wrong with this food!
Fortunately, there was only one pig who loved to eat. The remaining four people followed Bal and left the food area. In order to grasp the current situation in the cave as soon as possible, Bal sent these four people to different areas.
He then headed towards the education area and work area that the male owner of the family had specifically mentioned. On the way, he also wanted to go to the medical area to see if he could do something.
The education area was really strange. It was fine if there were security devices outside, but why were there also security devices here? Not only were the inspection standards even higher, but the knife in his hand was not even allowed to be brought in.
However, the security personnel mentioned that some classrooms had some dangerous equipment, and only after the teacher's approval could they enter and take it. Bal was very interested in this, but since it was his first day and he didn't know what he wanted to learn, he was arranged to visit.
As the car, which seemed to be in an external tourist attraction, drove away, he saw through the car window a group of clean and bright classroom buildings. The space, which was even wider than the food court, housed learning spaces for kindergarten, elementary school, junior high school, high school, university research system, or corresponding vocational colleges.
What made Bal even more speechless was that there was a calligraphy written by the planet commander himself hanging here: "Study hard and make progress every day."
Barr: ...What an ugly handwriting!
As the car continued to move forward, it passed a fork in the road. According to the introduction volunteer, this fork would lead to the Adult Learning Academy. There was also a calligraphy written by the Planet Commander:
"Children are the future of Planet Volk, and you, my friend, are the present and future of Planet Volk."
For some reason, after reading this calligraphy, the expressions of the people who were originally very casual gradually became serious. Even Bal felt as if he had been hit hard and felt very sour in his heart after reading this calligraphy.
The volunteers continued to introduce each vocational college they passed by, saying frankly that Volk Planet was in great need of high-level talents. In the past, the only thing they could offer was cheap labor, but they were not respected. To be respected, it required not only the efforts of the planetary commander and senior staff, but also their unity and awakening.
“The best time to plant a tree was ten years ago. The second best time is now.”
The volunteer introduced the ending of the tour with the words that Shengxia had said. After getting off the sightseeing car, Bal could clearly feel that the atmosphere had changed slightly. He couldn't explain the emotion, but he knew he had to leave here first.
Otherwise... He turned his head and looked at the bright and clean classroom. It was like a dream from his youth, which had been forgotten in some corner, but when he picked it up suddenly, he could still feel the weight of the pain.
After calming down at the transfer station, Bal headed towards the work area. He thought he would see the same familiar and ugly scene here. In the past, the industrial park was not only smelly but also accompanied by a large number of vicious incidents, such as riots, human kidnapping, and severed limbs.
In any case, humans always have endless creativity when it comes to tinkering with the human body.
But when he got to the work area, he saw groups of energetic people in uniforms walking around with smiles on their faces. Even the older people looked energetic. There were the heavy tools he had been dreaming of using to do things, but without an internship certificate issued by the education department, he couldn't even get through the security checkpoint.
There was a police station nearby, and when he saw someone coming in to ask him something, he was so scared that he ran away. When he came to his senses, he couldn't help but curse himself for not being calm.
There really was something wrong with the air in the melting cave, otherwise how could he have revealed his abnormality so quickly?
After calming down, Bal asked about the situation of the four people he had sent out. They went to the leisure area, entertainment area, relaxation area and temporary living area respectively.
As a result, I received a message from the person in the leisure area who said that he was chatting with someone and would reply to him after the conversation was over.
The one in the entertainment section said that he was helping to get his idol's autograph and would reply to him after he finished.
Those who leave the blank area say they are crying and will reply to him after they finish crying;
The person in the temporary housing area said that he was helping out in a volunteer operation and would reply to him after he finished helping;
Bal looked at the responses from these four people, and for some reason, only one thought came to his mind: The organization is finished, the brainwashing skills in this melting cave are too strong!
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