Chapter 170
Song Yue sighed secretly.
It seems that just reinforcing the wall is not enough. If thick fog swallows the wall and enters the resort in the future, those things will still be able to crawl in.
We need to increase the firepower and add props.
So I went into the mall and refreshed the shelves several times. Finally, after countless times, I finally saw what I wanted.
——[Strengthen protective shield]
The price is 100 points.
Now she has only 251 points left in her account and can only make two purchases.
The protection period of one reinforcement shield is 72 hours, and two of them only provide 144 hours. Compared with the next six months, it is a drop in the bucket.
But there is another way.
Song Yue’s eyes rolled: “Shen Xin, it’s your turn.”
Chen Xin, who was helping Yuan Ling with instructions at the time, immediately greeted Yuan Ling upon hearing the sound, saying that Xiao Yue had something to do, and then left instantly.
Yuan Ling was left with a frown, muttering, "He slipped away so quickly, I thought my wife had run away~"
Answer Song Yue.
After waiting for a few seconds, she heard Shen Xin's slightly breathless reply: [I'm here, Xiaoyue, how can I help you? ]
Song Yue asked with a slightly raised tone: "Where did you go?"
Don't think she doesn't know that he has been going out frequently during this period.
Chen Xin pursed her lips apologetically: […Yuan Ling’s side]
Song Yue was slightly stunned: "Is she okay?"
[Not bad. The new person who took over the task was a little slow, but now it's all resolved, so it's not a big problem.]
"That's good." Song Yue was relieved and turned the topic back to the previous moment. "Give me a discount coupon."
Chen Xin:?
Song Yue squinted and said, "Why, no?"
Before entering the Acid Rain dungeon, you were able to hack into the mall and get one for me. Why can't you do that this time?
Chen Xin was at a loss for words: [Okay, okay]
How dare I say no to your request?
So he said: [Wait a moment, I will be back soon]
Song Yue: "Well, go quickly and come back soon."
Then I waited for a full half hour before hearing Shen Xin's voice: [I got it, here you go]
The mall refreshed, and the familiar rectangular note appeared on the first row of shelves.
Song Yue raised her eyebrows in satisfaction: "Thank you~"
Click it and buy it with 10 points.
【Discount coupons
Quality: Excellent
Purpose: Buy three or fewer items and enjoy a 50% discount.
She bought three [Enhanced Protective Shields] in one go, which only cost her 150 points, leaving her with 91 points in her account balance.
Song Yue looked at the pitiful two-digit number, touched his chin, and decided to find a way to increase revenue.
"Are there other ways to earn life points in this copy?" she asked.
Some previous copies came with optional tasks, hidden tasks, and temporary tasks that could help her earn extra life points, but this time, none of them were triggered. Song Yue thought about it and asked.
Fortunately, Shen Xin's answer gave her more confidence: [Yes, and the reward is very generous]
This is what he saw from backstage.
Song Yue was curious: "Can I know the content in advance?"
Shen Xin shook his head: [This is not possible, I don’t have the authority]
Song Yue shrugged awkwardly: "Okay."
In short, it’s good to know that it exists, so that you won’t be short of money later.
After buying three protective covers, she immediately put them out.
It’s a pity that the protective cover has a land area requirement, and the entire resort covers an area of 20,000 square meters, far exceeding the protection area of the protective cover.
Song Yue pulled out the map of the resort and pondered for a while, and finally decided to place the protective shield on the residential side.
There are 30 buildings in total, located in three rows, which just fit within the maximum capacity of the protective cover.
After launching, choose not to open it temporarily, and only open it when thick fog appears to maximize the use of props.
After finishing these, she asked Zhen Qingmei, Yuanyuan and Chen Hao to discuss and come up with an optimized version of the resort management regulations.
Her previous version was too crude. It was okay for managing more than ten people, but it was not enough for managing dozens of people.
"Oh, and remember to add this to the new version: if you discover thick fog nearby, you must immediately notify me and the other managers and quickly gather back to the residence. Anyone caught not reporting this will be expelled from the resort."
Although Zhen Qingmei didn't understand why she asked this, she nodded obediently and said "OK" as usual.
Remembering that the seeds she planted yesterday could be harvested today, she called Mr. He from the hot spring center.
"Uncle He, this farm and its crops will be yours from now on, okay?"
Uncle He was one of the few people rescued from the hot spring center who stepped forward to join them.
Later, Yuanyuan told me that Uncle He was a countryman with a lot of land at home and was more knowledgeable about agriculture, so Song Yue wanted to give the job to him.
As for Mr. He, since he moved into Building 2, he has no shortage of food and shelter, and can sleep soundly every day. He feels so secure that he agreed to Song Yue's request without hesitation.
"Don't worry, Miss Song, I will definitely take good care of the farmland for you!"
Without her rescue and shelter, there would be no him today.
Uncle He had always secretly felt guilty for the sarcastic remarks he had made in the past. Now that he had the opportunity to repay the favor, he certainly felt obliged to do so.
Song Yue looked at Mr. He patting his chest and smiled, "It's not for me to take good care of it, it's for everyone."
Uncle He immediately nodded seriously: "Miss Song is right, you are doing this for everyone's good!"
Uncle He: Look at this awareness!
Thank God for allowing him to meet such a selfless and kind person like Miss Song when he was on the verge of despair!
At this moment, Song Yue didn't know that her image in Mr. He's mind had risen several levels, and she was firmly ranked first, and no one could shake her.
Uncle He went to the farm, repeating to himself, "Good people will have a peaceful life."
I was stunned by the vast expanses of lush green, mature crops before me.
Oh my God, what did he see!
I didn’t expect that all the crops on the farm are ripe!
"How... did she do that?" Grandpa He stood there in a daze, muttering to himself.
Now that the farmland has a manager, the canteen also needs staff.
Song Yue didn't want to do it herself, so she called Yuanyuan, who was in charge of personnel, and asked her to select a few people.
Yuanyuan looked at the registration list and the small notebook she kept for her own records, and thought for a moment: "How about asking Aunt Zuo and Master Lu to come?"
"Aunt Zuo used to work in a high school cafeteria, washing and cutting vegetables and serving meals. Chef Lu is the head chef at a restaurant, specializing in local cuisine. Both of them have relevant experience."
Song Yue: "Okay, then we'll appoint them as the head chef and supervisor of the cafeteria. The other odd jobs can be selected through recruitment. The specific remuneration... well, let me think about it."
A thought flashed through my mind.
"Give out points."
Now that zombies are on the rise and social order has collapsed, the original currency is no longer valuable. It would be better to directly use a new currency symbol and re-establish the rules.
When Yuanyuan heard this, she immediately understood what she meant and a calm smile appeared on her face: "Okay, I'll do it right away."
Soon, that afternoon.
Someone passed by the notice board at the door of a residential building and suddenly his eyes lit up.
"Huh? They're hiring a cafeteria handyman?"
"What? There's still work! Let me see."
"Recruiting 3 people, no gender restrictions, age 15 to 70, work 8 hours, 10 points per day, paid weekly."
Points? What are points?
Everyone was confused.
Yuanyuan walked out from a nearby location and patiently explained everything to everyone. She concluded, "In short, points are valid throughout our resort and can be used to redeem basic supplies like clothing, medical supplies, and daily necessities. It's a great deal."
When everyone heard that they could exchange clothes and medicine, they thought it would be great!
Now everyone is stuck here, unable to leave, begging for everything, and being controlled by others. Now that there is a way to be self-reliant, of course they will sign up!
So everyone raised their hands and rushed to sign up.
Yuan Yuan smiled and replied, "Don't worry, everyone. The registration location is written above. It's in the office on the first floor of Building 10. Everyone can go there to register and then be screened."
As soon as the words fell, a group of people rushed to Building 10, fearing that they would miss the chance if they were too late.
Yuanyuan looked at everyone and smiled with relief.
All this is thanks to Xiaoyue.
That afternoon, Song Yue asked Yuanyuan to call a few talented painters to continue drawing the promotional map.
The resort searched everywhere but couldn't find a printer, so they had to use this purely manual method.
Fortunately, there are already 56 people living here, so it’s easy to find a few people to paint.
Two hours later, the drawing paper was completed. Song Yue controlled the drone and took the 100 sheets of paper to a new place.
That night, a new group of survivors in the city found the resort, registered their information, and stayed there.
This continued for the next few days, and soon on the fifteenth day of the dungeon, the background showed that her shelter currently accommodated a population of 578 people, far exceeding her expectations.
As more and more people came to the resort, some conflicts gradually began to emerge.
Song Yue didn't want to eat the stockpiled goods in her space today, so she planned to try the crops grown from seeds in the mall.
As soon as people entered the resort cafeteria, they could hear the noise from afar.
Many people gathered near the window, chattering and seemingly discussing something.
Song Yue moved closer silently.
An older woman was being shoved around, her face filled with discontent. "Isn't it just a few extra baked potatoes? How much is that worth? Go ask the people working in the cafeteria, who hasn't taken something from the kitchen? I think you're just jealous! If you're brave enough, go sign up! When you get in, you can take some too!"
Two aunties of the same age standing next to her were not convinced and put their hands on their hips and scolded her.
"Who said all the handymen took things? Don't slander me like that! My son worked as a handyman for three days last week and didn't steal a penny. Our family is aboveboard and can stand up to scrutiny! I just can't stand people like you who steal from the public. You have no shame!"
"That's right! My daughter didn't take it either. Don't drag an innocent person into this! You made a mistake and refused to admit it, but you're trying to turn the tables on me. I'm giving you face!"
Everyone was arguing fiercely.
Song Yue shifted her gaze to Aunt Zuo beside her.
She walked over quickly with a smile on her face: "Aunt Zuo, why are you standing here?"
Seeing her, Aunt Zuo suddenly shuddered and rubbed her hands, saying, "...It's so difficult to get it in. I was getting anxious watching this and was just about to look for you."
"Really?" Song Yue smiled lightly, then shouted in the crowd, "Shut up!"
The aunties and uncles who were cursing angrily turned around and fell silent.
Song Yue curled the corners of her lips and gestured to Aunt Zuo, "Aunt Zuo, now you have the say. Could you please tell me about the situation in the kitchen? Did that aunt really take the potatoes?"
Aunt Zuo never thought that she would stop in front of everyone.
Her face suddenly turned pale and blue, and she stammered, not saying a word for a long time.
“…I, I…this…”
Everyone was anxious and urged her, "Aunt Zuo, what are you talking about? Miss Song is here today. If you have any grievances or are unaware of something, just speak up in front of everyone. Miss Song will definitely give you a fair shake!"
In their minds, Aunt Zuo has been diligent and sincere since she became the canteen manager and is a fair and impartial person in charge.
They believed her and were definitely unaware of the handyman's dirty deeds.
Everyone was speaking up for her.
Who knows.
"She did take the potatoes."
Aunt Zuo lowered her head and twisted her hands, looking unnatural.
Everyone was stunned.
What?
Aunt Zuo didn't dare to look up, her chin almost touching her chest: "I, I know about this... I'm an insider..."
The crowd exploded! They couldn't believe that Aunt Zuo, who had such a good reputation, actually allowed the handyman to steal things!
Yes, potatoes are not worth much.
But that was in the past!
Nowadays, with limited farmland at the resort and a rapidly growing population, every bit of food is incredibly precious! How could they steal it?!
Faced with everyone's anger, Aunt Zuo knew she was in the wrong and dared not say a word.
The aunt who had stolen the potatoes earlier felt emboldened when Aunt Zuo, the responsible person, stepped forward to take the blame. She held her chin high and said bluntly, "Look, Aunt Zuo said she knew everything. She's the supervisor and she didn't say anything. And look at you all, you're all starving like hungry beggars, just staring at a few potatoes in someone else's hand!"
"Did you speak?"
A voice rang out, as cold as ice chips in the snow, piercing the hearts of everyone and the aunt.
Song Yue glanced sideways at the aunt holding the potatoes in her pocket, then at Aunt Zuo who lowered her head and remained silent. Finally, she said coldly, "Aunt Zuo, deduct 5 days' points and suspend you from work for a week. Aunt, return all the potatoes you took today. You will also be deducted 3 days' points and suspended from work. You will never be hired by the cafeteria again. This is a warning."
Good! Very good!
After hearing this, everyone felt very happy!
That's how it should be. Those who do wrong should be punished, and those who condone it should also be punished! Otherwise, this kind of sneaky behavior will only get worse, and in the end the entire resort will be in chaos, and innocent residents will be hurt.
Aunt Zuo felt guilty about the punishment she had given Song Yue. She nodded immediately, took off her chef's uniform, and quietly left the cafeteria.
The aunt holding the potatoes still refused to accept. She held the potatoes in her pocket tightly and refused to agree!
"I don't accept it! Why are you suspending me? I'll just give you the potatoes back, but why are you leaving me without a job? I have two young sons to support at home. If you let me go, where will I earn points?"
There was a slight commotion among the crowd, and everyone was clearly sneering at the aunt's words.
Song Yue gave everyone a look, and the crowd immediately quieted down.
She walked up to the aunt and looked down at her. "In such a large resort, there are at least a dozen jobs. How come you say that other than being a handyman in the cafeteria, none of the other jobs can be considered jobs? Or do you think being a handyman is the easiest, earns the most points, and you can even steal some food from the kitchen, so you're reluctant to leave?"
Song Yue hit the nail on the head with every word, leaving the aunt, who was hiding her selfish motives, speechless.
The latter hesitated for a long time, still unwilling to give in and refuted: "Being a handyman earns more points anyway. That's what you decided in the first place. I have two sons to raise, so I'll definitely give this priority! What's wrong with that?"
"I don't agree with the suspension. You can suspend me, just like Aunt Zuo did, and I will return to work after the suspension is over."
The crowd booed.
"Good fellow, I gave you face, but you still bargained!"
"I don't think he even realizes he's wrong, and he's still being reasonable!"
It was indeed very reasonable. He completely ignored the rules she had requested.
That's the case.
She sneered, "Security at the door, two people."
Hearing the commotion, the patrolling security guards quickly came to the cafeteria, but since she was dealing with something inside, they didn't go in.
Hearing Song Yue calling them, the two tall and strong men immediately strode forward and said, "Miss Song."
Song Yue raised her chin: "Pull her out."
W-What?!
The two security guards and everyone at the scene were stunned.
Pull out... where? Outside?
That's outrageous! There are zombies outside! If I go out, I'm dead!
Everyone was horrified, but no one dared to say a word.
This place was managed by Miss Song herself, and they, a group of dependents, have no right to say no.
Seeing that the security guard didn't move, Song Yue's eyes turned cold: "Don't understand?"
The two security guards came to their senses and immediately grabbed the unconvinced aunt on their left and right, dragging her out with sparks flying.
From the cafeteria to the street, to the square, and then to the entrance of the resort, the wailing sounds like the slaughter of the New Year pig resounded through the sky.
"Let me go! Song Yue, you lunatic!"
"Don't throw it, I'm warning you, don't throw it at me!"
"Ah, murder! Help! Is there any law?"
"Song, let me tell you, you will be punished by God if you do this!"
With a final howl, the man was thrown out of the iron gate by the security guard.
Throughout the whole process, Song Yue didn't even give him a straight look.
Royal law? Divine punishment?
Don't you even look at who took her in, gave her food to eat and a place to live?
Now he's biting her back.
Can.
Since you're so stubborn, go out and fight the zombies.
He turned around neatly, leaving the crowd with a straight and unquestionable back.
The potato theft was a good lesson for everyone.
Those who had been secretly preparing to take advantage of the situation and cheat, gave up the idea from that moment on and dared not have any ill intentions anymore.
The resort returned to peace and order.
On the twentieth day of the copy, at night, a familiar gaze suddenly surrounded Song Yue!
It's fog!
Here we go again today!
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