The tapping sound on the table resonated in everyone's hearts, but Ye Yunyi was completely focused on mentally strategizing. She used to write things down with a pen and paper, but as she had more things to think about, she gradually learned to mentally strategize. In just 5 minutes, she had mentally devised several plans.
First, they can use the half-corpse virus to report to their superiors that the area has fallen, allowing them to quietly develop their strength. The advantage is that they don't need to spend time and energy fighting the virus for the time being; the disadvantage is that they might not be able to keep it a secret. The higher-ups might transfer others to take over, since the crops have already been planted and will be harvested soon—no one would give up on that.
Second, direct conflict with the other side, armed against armed. Given the current situation, the failure rate is over 80%, and there will be casualties. Furthermore, they lack weapons and ammunition. This should absolutely not be chosen unless absolutely necessary.
Thirdly, surrendering would mean a protracted existence, continued oppression and exploitation, and everyone would return to their dark and hopeless lives, potentially even affecting the villa district. Alternatively, feigned surrender could allow them to infiltrate and find more opportunities before finally annihilating the enemy. When the word "annihilate" appeared, Ye Yunyi was startled; it seemed she also wanted to take the initiative. However, this operation was difficult and risky; the very idea of surrendering might alienate the people.
Fourth, an exchange of benefits. This is just a remote, impoverished area. They control so many villages; if there were greater benefits, they would relinquish it. But what benefits could they offer in exchange? Ye Yunyi thought about what she had: food, no; weapons, no; medicine... that's it! The antidote for the half-corpse virus. She could use the antidote to exchange for it. Along the way, zombies and half-corpses roamed freely; there were probably many infected areas, urgently needing medicine to treat the virus.
But in chaotic times, even an innocent man can be tainted by the allure of a treasure. Knowing they possess the coveted half-corpse virus, this place might become a target, defeating her original purpose. What she wanted was a safe second base, a way out, not to be watched.
She considered four plans, but none were safe or perfect enough. Ye Yunyi's expression gradually became serious, and the tapping became more and more rapid. During her deductions, Ye Yunyi would unconsciously tap her fingers, but the others present were unaware, still reeling from the shock of the interrogation of Wu Bohu. Hearing the tapping and seeing her grave expression, they didn't even dare to breathe loudly.
Finally, a cool breeze entered Ye Yunyi's mind, and she had the beginnings of a good idea. Her brows gradually relaxed, and she told everyone about the plan she had come up with.
Everyone applauded the idea and offered their own suggestions, so they asked the two brothers, Wang Zichao and Wang Zixiang, to put it into practice.
After the meeting, the village chief notified everyone to get vaccinated against the half-corpse virus. To prevent her family from letting it slip, the village chief repeatedly emphasized the risks and benefits, and everyone nodded in agreement.
Wu Bohu also received an injection, but no one told him what it was, which terrified him so much that he kept trembling.
Ye Yunyi and Wang Zixiang stayed overnight. That night, the houses with electricity turned on their lights, their faint glow dispelling the darkness. Many people from houses without lights came over to chat, and some even played downloaded movies.
Ye Yunyi stood in the courtyard. The night wind was cool, but the weather was fine, and she could see the starry sky. She couldn't help but think of the familiar children's song, "Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are, all the little stars in the sky, shining brightly like a million little eyes."
Previously, we couldn't see such starlight in the city due to severe air pollution and smog every winter. But in just one year, without towering chimneys emitting exhaust fumes and with so much car exhaust, the air quality has improved significantly. Nature has recovered, and perhaps the Earth is slowly recovering as well.
Is this virus a punishment for humanity's wanton destruction of the environment? Ye Yunyi smiled and banished these sentimental thoughts from her mind.
She went through the plan in her mind again, and rehearsed all the possible scenarios before going to bed.
The next day, Ye Yunyi and her original team returned to the villa area with Xiao Deng and Huang Bo, who had stayed behind. Wang Weifeng took the lead in the village training, while Wang Zichao oversaw the overall planning and management.
Nothing happened on the way back to the villa area. After everyone checked, they went about their own business. The guards and personal guards greeted Huang Bo and Xiao Deng, whom they hadn't seen for a long time, affectionately.
Ye Yunyi went to see Dr. Shen and asked him to manufacture more antidotes for the half-zombie virus. Dr. Shen said that making the antidote was no problem, but the raw materials couldn't withstand the strain. He had already spent a considerable amount on making the antidote, and researching the zombie virus also required them, so he needed Ye Yunyi to prepare them. He then gave Ye Yunyi a long list of materials. Looking at the densely packed list, Ye Yunyi sighed inwardly, wondering where she was going to find them.
Ye Yunyi didn't go to see the zombie; after only a day, she couldn't figure anything out. But when Dr. Shen gave her the report, she was still greatly shocked, even though she was somewhat prepared.
Dr. Shen said that it is certain that the zombies have regained their sight. Previously, they could only hear and their actions were guided by hearing and smell. Now their vision has recovered somewhat, but they are nearsighted by about 1,000 degrees. It is estimated that their vision will get better and better as they evolve.
However, each zombie may have evolved at different stages. This particular zombie's brain hasn't evolved yet; instinct dominates, and it's incapable of independent thought. But based on its observations of other zombies, some are more agile, while others have developed rudimentary intelligence. There have even been instances of cannibalism among zombies.
Ye Yunyi, who was out and about, knew this. She wondered what the zombies would become in the future. If they gained intelligence, would they replace humans? She shook her head, dismissed the thought, and asked Dr. Shen, "If the half-zombie virus can be cured, can the zombie virus also be solved quickly?"
Dr. Shen shook his head and said, "It's not that easy. The half-corpse virus still targets living organisms, whose immune systems are still functioning normally, and whose internal organs are not completely diseased. Zombies, on the other hand, have all their systems compromised by the zombie virus. Moreover, the half-corpse virus is only a similar virus to the zombie virus, and it is fundamentally different from the zombie virus."
Ye Yunyi hadn't expected to create the antidote so easily; if it were that easy, the country would have developed it long ago.
Just as Ye Yunyi returned to the office, Zhao Yong arrived. Ye Yunyi and Wang Zixiang then explained to him the plan to build their hometown into a second base and gain control of it.
After listening, Zhao Yong remained silent for a while before saying, "Sister, brother-in-law, if that's the case, we need to increase our weaponry. The only weapons we have are those we captured from Wangjiagou and Song Ming's group, and we've already spent some of them. We don't have many left. Now that the zombies are getting stronger, if we rely solely on bamboo arrows, the risk of death for everyone will definitely increase. Besides, in the future, in addition to zombies, we'll be fighting other people more often. Everyone else has guns or more advanced weapons, and our bamboo arrows look like primitive equipment."
Ye Yunyi wholeheartedly agreed. Now that they could basically have enough to eat, they needed to develop to a higher level. They needed weapons, medicine, and everything else that would make them stronger.
After a year of struggling, they need to truly leave the beginner village and focus on development, development, and more development – that's the only way forward.
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