Besides exchanging oil for food, the Babylonians also asked Lu Yu, "Can we live together on this continent?"
We can develop together and help each other.
Lu Yu: "No, this land is already part of China, and we will not coexist with any other power."
Dream on! They're already being hunted by many forces around the world because they own oil, and now they're living with us?
Are you trying to use our power to bully us?
The Babylonian leader said, "But we are friendly nations and should live closer together and look after each other."
Mutual support? Country E, Country M, and Country Kangaroo used to have a good relationship, but now that they live on the same continent, they are constantly fighting.
Lu Yu: "We can look after each other, but you can't live on our territory."
That's not about looking out for each other, but about wanting us to protect them.
"To reiterate, the only way to gain our protection is to tell us the amount and location of the oil reserves, and then join us."
"You're being hunted by multiple forces. If you're all gone, what use is that oil?"
"But joining us will be different. We will not only protect you, but also allow you to enjoy the rights of a Chinese person."
We can also allow you to keep some oil for your future needs.
"We are a nation of etiquette, and we have always kept our word."
Babylonian leader: "If you agree, can our people still live together?"
"Yes, and you can still be the leader, and I can designate an autonomous region for you."
As long as you abide by the laws of China, enjoy your rights according to the law, and fulfill your obligations, that's enough.
He was still somewhat hesitant. After all, once he agreed, he would lose his autonomy and have to listen to others from then on.
After the Babylonians finished exchanging the grain, they left. Lu Yu said to Bai Shuang, "Have a good New Year."
We were at sea for the past two years, and this year things have finally stabilized.
Although everything is in ruins and needs to be rebuilt, we finally have our own territory and so many compatriots, so let's have a good time.
When the topic of the Lunar New Year came up, Bai Shuang sighed, a faint sadness appearing between her brows.
Lu Yu put his arm around her shoulder and held her in his arms to comfort her.
"Honey, we don't have to worry anymore, cheer up."
I know you're thinking about them, and I'm worried too. But worrying and fretting are useless; they only harm your health.
We have done what we needed to do. Now, we need to believe that they are all strong and capable of protecting themselves, and that they will be blessed by God!
They all want us to be happy, so let's just do what they want and not worry.
Bai Shuang hugged him back, "Okay, let's have a happy New Year."
With everyone working together and the military and civilians united, after several months of hard work, the base is now taking shape, and everyone has accumulated some points.
Therefore, Bai Shuang released some of the chicken, eggs, rice, flour, and cooking oil that had been stored in the space before, according to the corresponding points each person had, for use during the Spring Festival.
Of course, the points system is handled by professionals in the financial sector.
Among the scientists who returned last time were financiers, and they will be in charge of the future monetary system.
Nowadays, many things suddenly appear at the base, and everyone has become used to it.
If even an aircraft carrier can suddenly appear, what else is impossible?
Needless to say, everyone knows that this is the work of the angels.
The angels have come to help China, which will benefit everyone, and they are happy to see it happen.
Bai Shuang has let go of her inhibitions. Even if everyone guesses that she is the angel, so what?
Even if there are a few greedy people with improper thoughts, is she afraid now?
With all military power in Lu Yu's hands and the economic lifeline in Bai Shuang's hands, holding supreme power, why would she need to fear anyone?
Of course, these released items belong to Bai Shuang's private property, and the points earned belong to Bai Shuang personally. Now that the great disaster is over, these are real money.
Although she is a top leader, she must distinguish between public and private matters, and always keep them separate.
When everyone saw the good stuff in the supermarket, they happily went to buy it.
People from other bases, in particular, were moved to tears; they hadn't seen such good food in years.
Those with more points bought more, while those with fewer points bought a little of each to try. They were thinking that after the New Year, they would definitely earn more points.
The New Year's Eve dinner was still a family meal with Bai Shuang and eight others.
For this year's New Year's Eve dinner, Bai Shuang asked everyone to order their favorite dish, and then everyone cooked it together and ate it together at the table.
Bai Jiu loves fish, so he ordered braised sturgeon.
Bai Chang's favorite was swimming crab, Wang Bin ordered turtle soup, and Liu Dong ordered beef.
Only Xiao Zhao and Xiao Yang remember fondly the crayfish from that year.
Bai Shuang and Lu Yu, thinking that the table was full of meat dishes, ordered stir-fried romaine lettuce and asparagus with king oyster mushrooms.
Snow Leopard's wife, Huahua, is pregnant. Although she is heavily pregnant, it doesn't seem to affect her movements.
The two kept swaying back and forth. Hua Hua hadn't grown up here, so she was a little timid. The snow leopard would occasionally beg for all sorts of treats and bring them to her.
Bai Jiu looked at its sycophantic behavior and thought, "I never thought this guy would be such a model husband."
After the base was established, the other military dogs were released to perform their duties, and now only the snow leopard couple are keeping Bai Shuang company.
During the meal, Bai Shuang noticed that the rest of them were still single, so she gave them a heads-up.
"If you find a suitable girl, hurry up and take advantage of it, because the male-to-female ratio is seriously imbalanced now."
This year, Bai Shuang is already twenty-eight years old; they are all getting on in years.
Bai Chang laughed and said, "Well, we have to find the right one. If we're going to find an old woman, we'd rather stay single forever."
Bai Jiu: "By the way, are there still old ladies around these days?"
Xiao Zhao: "No, it seems that all the old ladies have died."
Indeed, in natural disasters, women are naturally weaker than men and have a lower chance of survival. Older women are even less likely to survive.
Lu Yu: "Wait a little longer. When there are more people, there will be a suitable one."
They were such good catches that girls were all vying for them.
The next day was the first day of the Lunar New Year. Bai Shuang and the others went to the military camp and made dumplings with the soldiers.
Bai Shuang, Lu Yu, and Commander Liu (formerly Division Commander Liu) were sitting together eating dumplings when someone came to report that the Babylonians had returned.
Commander Liu: "Why are they here again? Didn't we just exchange the grain a couple of days ago?"
Bai Jiu: "Were they being hunted down by some force again? Did they come here to seek refuge?"
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