Li Ke saw Xia Qing and Meng Yu, as well as three women whose faces he recognized but whose names he couldn't recall. They had all been Xiao Yi's team members, but this time, the team leader was a strange man.
Li Ke looked around the group again and confirmed that apart from these girls, she couldn't find a single familiar face.
As Song Xian mentioned before, there was a team that had retired from the battlefield and was resting at their base before setting off together here.
Li Ke put away the binoculars and sat with Song Xian in the Mo family's encampment, waiting for Qiu Feng to arrive. Since they had already registered Qiu Feng, Qiu Feng arranged for his team to find an encampment in the distance, while he followed the people to find Li Ke and Song Xian.
After not seeing him for half a year, Qiu Feng seemed to have aged a bit. When he saw Li Ke, his face showed both the joy of a long-awaited reunion and the weariness of his journey.
Qiu Feng came here with Niu Dazhuang. He left Zhou Heng in charge at the base, while his wife stayed at Song Xian's place.
When Qiu Feng contacted Li Ke and learned that the land in the safe zone needed to be auctioned off with supplies, rather than being registered and allocated by the authorities, his mood became extremely heavy.
With nearly 70,000 people at the Qiushan base, it's already difficult enough for them to even have enough to eat and drink. Qiufeng simply can't offer any more supplies for trade.
Soon, two more people came over and greeted Qiu Feng. These were representatives from the two small bases who had come with Qiu Feng.
Qiu Feng asked, "You finished registering so quickly?"
The two men shook their heads with wry smiles: "We only left the base information, we didn't participate in the bidding registration. We've looked at it, and we can't even buy the cheapest place there."
Qiu Feng nodded in empathy: "So what are your plans next? Are you going to leave?"
One of them replied, "We're not leaving. The person who received us said that there are quite a few others like us who don't have the capital to participate in the bidding. If we're willing to wait a little longer, the higher-ups will find a way to arrange things for us."
After exchanging greetings, the two followed the convoy to find a place to camp in the distance. Li Ke, along with Qiu Feng and Song Xian, also headed outside, intending to find a quiet place to have a more detailed discussion.
"Brother, did you come alone? How are the leaders doing lately?" Qiu Feng asked Li Ke.
Li Ke chuckled twice, looked at Qiu Feng and said, "I came alone. As long as I'm alright, those leaders will always be alright."
Qiu Feng knew that Li Ke had seen through his probing. After a brief eye contact with her, they looked away knowingly.
Qiu Feng knew that Li Jia was still the same Li Jia, but since he had appeared in the bidding team outside the safe zone just like them, he was likely not the military personnel they thought he was.
But no matter what Li Jia's identity was, the help and kindness he gave them were something they could never repay.
"No matter how many people you have, my Qiushan Base will always be at your service, without any disloyalty," Qiu Feng reiterated.
Li Ke remained the same as before: "I've said it before, I'll only contact you when I need you. As long as you don't betray me, you'll always be yourselves."
Qiu Feng nodded in agreement: "What are your plans for notifying us to come here this time?"
Li Ke: "You've seen the situation before. All those powerful bases have come to participate in the bidding. It seems that the development of this area of the safe zone is destined to become the main urban area in the future. I contacted you so that you could make plans as soon as possible. If you're sure you want to move here, then do it early so that we can help each other in the future."
Qiu Feng was short of money, and his face showed some difficulty: "I'm afraid we can't get a good place to help you. I'm not saying this to ask Brother Li for help. We have already received a lot of help and don't know when we can repay it. I really don't want Brother Li to spend any more money. I'm thinking that if it really doesn't work out, I will give up the bidding and wait for the higher-ups to make arrangements."
Li Ke understood Qiu Feng's meaning and said, "No rush. You've already registered, so just wait for the bidding to start and see how it goes. If too many people give up bidding, you might even get a good deal. Besides, if things develop further, I think the military will definitely provide some support, and there might be other opportunities then. I have a complete bidding map here. Take a look and mark any places that catch your eye. If you really see a good spot that you don't want to miss, I can lend you resources for bidding. You can pay me back later once you've developed your business."
Qiu Feng took the folded pictures and put them in his pocket. After a few words, they quickly regained their old way of getting along with Li Jia. He would remember these kindnesses.
Niu Dazhuang rode over on his motorcycle, found Li Ke and the others, threw the motorcycle to the people carrying it in the back, and hurried towards them.
"Young man, long time no see! You haven't changed at all!" Niu Dazhuang greeted Li Ke with a simple smile.
Li Ke saw his smiling face and nodded in response. This guy hadn't taken care of his appearance lately, and his beard had grown quite a bit longer.
"I made this blueprint myself. The three of you can just take a look at it, but don't share it with anyone else. The first-level bidding starts tomorrow. Although you don't have the qualifications to bid, if you want to go in and take a look, you can ask me to take you in." After saying this to them, Li Ke took his leave.
Qiu Feng and his group had been traveling and needed to rest, so Li Ke didn't want to disturb them too much.
Niu Dazhuang chuckled and said to Li Ke's retreating figure, "Alright, little brother, we'll come find you tomorrow and go in together to see what it's like."
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