There were more than 500 infected people in these four groups, and their emotions were also fluctuating. First, they celebrated the completion of the mission in the city of S, then they were left aside in confusion and suspicion after returning home, and then they were terrified and desperate when they were told that they were infected with the virus. Before they could despair enough, they were taken out of the country, came into close contact with an amiable (?) zombie king, and were stroked on the head by the zombie king. Then they were told... the virus was suppressed.
With the surprise and confusion of having their lives extended by a year, they returned home. However, their respective bases did not welcome them with banners as they had imagined.
They were denied entry, and even their family, friends, and acquaintances avoided them, fearing they might be infected. Some people even organized protests against their entry into the base, suggesting they be expelled or imprisoned.
While some ordinary people may genuinely fear infection, there are also those who are undoubtedly fanning the flames. After all, they returned with honor, and their future positions and benefits will be favorable. If something were to happen to them, the benefits that should have belonged to them would naturally fall into the hands of others. Some even questioned and criticized their actions of defying orders, colluding with those at Reunion Base, and secretly traveling abroad, demanding they be held accountable.
But if they had obeyed orders obediently, they would probably have turned into zombies by now, and then been physically destroyed with justification, and those who killed them would have been credited with a merit.
Heartbroken, angry, disappointed...
In such a mood, they were supervised to move into the ruins of Dongyang base. Although their old superiors in the base sent people to deliver the daily necessities they lacked, some good friends came to help them settle, and social welfare organizations organized volunteers to help, the feeling of being abandoned was still very uncomfortable.
No one was happy, and they could only comfort themselves by saying that they had at least saved their lives. However, this did not include the infected people in the Reunion Base. Over there... the atmosphere was very joyful.
They have the clear and strong support of Lin Zhongrong behind them. The official attitude towards the infected is good, and the people do not demonize the infected like in other bases. Although they were eventually brought here for various considerations, the entire relocation process involved a ceremony presided over by important official personnel, a bunch of official and private organizations came to select the site, repair the houses, build infrastructure, and donate supplies, and relatives and friends came to help, and even some relatives and partners were willing to move in and live together.
It was so lively that it felt like everyone was moving into a new home.
The infected people from the other three groups were extremely jealous.
Who knew this was not the end yet? Halfway through the move, someone suddenly came running over and said something, and then the infected people in the Reunion Base were in an uproar.
The other infected people hurried to find out what had happened. After finding out the situation, they were so envious that they almost bled.
Commander Lin actually announced that he would take the infected people to the peace base in South China and let them live there like ordinary people.
That's the Dayan Mountain Peace Base. Over the past couple of years, it's become a mythical place. First, it's producing food, then supernatural weapons, and now, newborns. I heard that among the first 20,000 people who went there, the pregnancy rate is now as high as 30 to 40 percent. Of the first 100 couples who went there, almost all of them are pregnant. Some of the Peace Base's own people have even given birth to quite a few children.
It's now widely recognized as a good place, a holy land, a blessed place. Although it's said that infected people used to have to abide by a lot of rules and regulations, and had to sign an agreement, and if they caused trouble they would be sent back, what was so difficult about that? Also, given the infected's physical condition, they might not be able to have children, but I heard that in Dayan Mountain, not only can children be born, but also health can be recuperated. The first group of elderly people who went there are now in excellent health. The 30,000 refugees who lived there for over a year didn't have much to improve their health, but now they are all as healthy as they can be.
In a nutshell, living there is much better than living here in this lifeless ghost town.
So how can we not be envious and jealous?
I heard that as compensation for those infected, each person will be given two additional family members. The number of people going to Dayan Mountain is already backed up to the sixth or seventh batch, which will be several years from now. Dayan Mountain only accepts 20,000 people a year, so getting a spot is incredibly difficult. Being able to bring two family members along is like a godsend.
None of the infected people in the Reunion Base disagreed, and they happily prepared for the second move.
The other infected also wanted to take advantage of this opportunity like last time. This time, Han Yeqing was in charge of this matter again. Fan Xuan and his companions approached Han Yeqing again, but this time, Han Yeqing directly refused: "Last time, it was a matter of life and death, so our commander made an exception and took you with him. Because of this, your base has repeatedly criticized our commander, saying that he is overreaching, that he despises your base, and intends to stir up trouble... He was forced to leave the base and hide away. This time, we really can't help."
Han Yeqing said, "However, if your base is willing to come forward and negotiate with Chief Lin of the Peace Base to include you in the next list, she should be willing to accept you. She and our commander are very sympathetic to those infected."
Fan Xuan and the others became increasingly upset as they listened. They exchanged glances, and Fan Xuan said, "Can I see Lin Cheng?"
Han Yeqing was stunned for a moment and said that Lin Cheng had not returned to China yet.
Now it was Fan Xuan and the others who were stunned. Could it be that Lin Cheng was really left in Si City, and not because he was the only one among the four captains who was unharmed, and Lin Zhongrong was worried that he would be blamed and questioned, so he deliberately found an excuse for him not to show up?
They couldn't guess the truth and just said they would go back and discuss it.
Watching them leave, Han Yeqing revealed a faint smile. The Third Base had previously prevented the infected from surviving, and now it did not handle the subsequent resettlement. In his opinion, this was undoubtedly very stupid. These were not just a few people, but hundreds of people, and they were not incompetent. If you force such people into a desperate situation, you will just wait to be retaliated against.
As expected, after these people returned and discussed it, they felt that this was not a solution. The base had abandoned them and almost trapped and forced them to death. They had long lost their feelings for the base. The cold response from their superiors, the taunting of their colleagues, and the public's disgust, abuse and expulsion had made them heartbroken and resentful. Now, because of the base, they clearly had a better place to go, but it was blocked.
Add them to the next list? Stop dreaming. The base is so reluctant to spend even that little bit of oil on them. They wish they would just die to save trouble. Will they spend a lot of supplies to send them to Dayan Mountain to live a better life and owe the Peace Base a favor?
After much discussion, Chen Shan suddenly said grimly, "Don't forget, everyone, this time next year, this time the year after, and this time every year, we will all be going abroad. We don't have the people or the supplies. How can we go abroad and grow wings to fly there? And if we go to Country M, how can we guarantee that we won't be cheated by the Zombie King?"
The others were awestruck.
The reason they were so successful this time and returned safe and sound was mainly because Lin Zhongrong was able to subdue the Zombie King. Otherwise, if they had gone on their own, not to mention being completely wiped out, given the Zombie King's style, he would probably have asked them to leave some people behind as "sacrifices" and rewards.
Therefore, the best approach was to cling to Lin Zhongrong's support. Setting that aside, following Lin Zhongrong was also a very good choice. Firstly, Lin Zhongrong was a loyal and protective person, and would never mistreat his own people. He was far superior to their current superiors. Well, you can't say their superiors were heartless, but when they tried to appease them, didn't they all say they were powerless? With public opinion and pressure from above, they really couldn't protect them? That meant they were completely incompetent, right? Lin Zhongrong, on the other hand, was quite capable. A wise bird chooses its tree to roost in. It was understandable that they wanted to change followers, right?
Secondly, it is the peace base, the place they want to go, or the place everyone wants to go now, but it belongs to Lin Zhongrong’s only daughter.
But this surrender must be sincere, otherwise who would be willing to accept a group of people carrying the virus who are considered a nuisance by their own base asking for shelter?
While they were desperately trying to find a way out, the infected people from the Reunion Base had already happily arrived at Dayan Mountain by plane.
Lin Man arranged a separate living area for them. They can live like ordinary people and interact with others, but their situation will be truthfully told to others. If people are afraid of or resist them, they cannot force others, let alone cause trouble. They are not allowed to go to the exclusive area for pregnant women and children, and they must undergo regular physical examinations.
Lin Man set a lot of rules for them, which was unavoidable. But she also gave them the same job opportunities, and they could choose to farm or work in a factory.
Today, farmland and factories in Dayan Mountain have been contracted out to individuals, and the points system is shifting towards a monetary system, leading to the gradual emergence of shops and trading markets. However, one thing remains constant: to obtain more and better supplies and live a better life in Dayan Mountain, one must either possess outstanding talents, secure a good job or even become a civil servant, or be diligent and willing to work hard, earning more for more work. For outsiders, another option is to bring in large quantities of supplies and exchange them for goods.
These infected people do not have many supplies, so working hard to make a fortune is their most practical way out.
So this group of infected people settled down in Dayan Mountain.
Lin Man observed them for a while and found that they were down-to-earth, worked hard, and got along with others more and more friendly and harmoniously, so he felt relieved.
So when Lin Zhongrong told her that other infected people had expressed their desire to seek refuge with him, Lin Manting didn't care: "Come if you want, as long as you accept management."
She thought further ahead. When Lin Cheng became the zombie king in the future, he would probably have a natural relationship with these infected people. It would be better to gather them together in advance. Anyway, she could control and support those people now.
Lin Zhongrong laughed at her, saying she was paving the way for Lin Cheng. Lin Man said it wasn't really paving the way, but rather that the Goddess of Childbirth had so many followers, and Lin Cheng couldn't just be a lone commander. It would be so unimpressive. Besides, if things went wrong in the future against the Goddess of Childbirth, these infected people might become the main force. Since they would become one of their own, they should not be treated unfairly.
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