In fact, Song Wenguang didn't know much either. Since his son entered the core area, he had very little contact with him, and he was always very cautious about the content of their conversations.
However, these people still sent their most cherished children inside because the higher-ups showed them data indicating that human reproduction had begun to show signs of extinction in the past two years.
The reasons are multifaceted; the air, water, soil, food—everything is harming the human body.
Li Ke knew that the birth rate was almost zero. Only three newborns were born successfully at the Qiushan base this year, and one of them was said to be very weak. It was hard to say whether he would be able to grow up.
But Li Ke doesn't really care about this. This generation hasn't even found a way out, so how can we talk about the next generation? She focuses more on the present.
"What methods do the higher-ups have? Can sending people into the core area change this situation?" Li Ke asked with a hint of sneer.
Song Wenguang ran his fingers through his hair, seemingly a little irritated: "There's a green oasis in the core area where the children we send there will study and improve their health."
Li Ke stared at Song Wenguang: "Do you think I'm easy to fool? If the higher-ups want to take away my most valued child based on just these two sentences, do you think I would agree?"
"Song Wenguang, perhaps it wouldn't be bad if your second brother were to reshuffle the deck of the Song family." Li Ke was already quite impatient with this unruly old man in front of him.
Seeing that Li Ke seemed about to get up and leave, Song Wenguang quickly stopped him, saying, "Wait, I'll tell you, there's more to the story, but this is just the official version."
Li Ke stopped what he was doing and looked at Song Wenguang, urging him to continue. Song Wenguang's breathing became a little heavier: "On the surface, they are going there to improve their health, and that is indeed the case. There are ways in the core area to prevent them from being polluted further and to potentially nurture a healthy next generation."
After a pause, Song Wenguang continued, "But actually, this is only what was conveyed to us from above, and it was entirely voluntary. Our families naturally value the birth of the next generation, and everyone agreed."
But I also know some things that others don't. The core area is actually undergoing a major selection process. Did you know there are many people with physical mutations right now?
Li Ke nodded: "Just keep talking, I'll make a judgment."
Song Wenguang: "Physical mutations are not necessarily a good thing. Humans may seem stronger, but genetic changes are also occurring in the body. However, those who have not mutated are not without problems. On the contrary, it is because their bodies are weaker that some say they are also mutating, just in a way that makes them weaker."
The core area is selecting the strongest individuals, and among these strong individuals, it is further screening for the healthiest ones, supposedly in order to find the direction of a new kind of humanity.
Those of us who weren't chosen can only continue living in this apocalypse, waiting for our lives to end. If the core leaves with the seeds one day, we certainly won't be among them.
Li Ke looked at Song Wenguang: "How do you know all this?"
Song Wenguang smiled and said, "We are also very curious about the core area. Besides, our children have all gone in. We can still use some means to find out more or less information."
Li Ke countered, "Do you believe these rumors?"
Song Wenguang pondered for a moment before saying, "It's about half and half. The inside is very tightly controlled. What we can find out is likely just what they want us to know, or something used to mislead us. The power above is beyond our imagination. What is the end of the world for us may just be a revolution for them."
Li Ke asked one last question: "When will your son leave the core area?"
Song Wenguang looked up at Li Ke: "The bad thing is that he will come out with my grandson or granddaughter; the good thing is that he will continue to live inside with my grandchildren. I don't have much contact with him, but I know that he must have come into contact with something that makes him not want to come out."
I know my son; he's always wanted to take over the family business from me and continue it, but now it's clear there's something more appealing to him in the core area, but he can't tell me.
Li Ke still felt that Song Wenguang was holding back, but she had no interest in wasting any more time on him. Just as he said, the power above was unimaginable to an individual. It didn't matter if they couldn't dig deep enough; just being alive was enough.
In the afternoon, many more people rang the bell, wanting to contact their families again. Li Ke got similar information from them, but not as much as Song Wenguang.
They have reached a long-term strategic cooperation with the higher authorities. The products researched and produced by the higher authorities will be handed over to them for mass production. It can be said that everyone benefits.
Several others did not respond, including Mo Qing. Li Ke eventually met with him, removing his physical disguise but still wearing a helmet.
"I heard you wanted to see me?" Li Ke asked with a hint of coldness, looking at Mo Qing, who also looked somewhat haggard.
Mo Qing was also scrutinizing Li Ke. He already knew that Li Ke was gathering information from above, and he was now very uncertain about Li Ke's stance. Based on what he knew about the past, Li Ke could not possibly have such great capabilities to support a base.
So where did her capital come from?
"Why are you trying to find out information from above? What is your stance now? Li Jia, are you still a Chinese citizen?" Mo Qing looked at Li Ke and asked three serious questions in a row.
Li Ke knew that inquiring about these matters might raise suspicions about his stance: "I just want to know if it's only you targeting me, or if the higher-ups are also involved? I'm also curious about the existence of the core area; after all, it's never shown to the public, so who knows if we can still trust its inner workings?"
Mo Qing said with a mix of warning and concern, "Whatever your initial intention, stop your probing. The higher-ups don't want to see those below become too powerful, but they also won't tolerate major chaos below. Their desire for more people to live stably has never changed."
Li Ke: "What did Uncle Mo mean by the selection and elimination? Wasn't that something you allowed Xiao Guang to reveal to me?"
Mo Qing sighed: "Didn't you find out from Song Wenguang? I think he should have told you. What I know is actually about the same as what he said."
Li Ke shook her head: "No, there must be something you haven't said yet."
Mo Qing waved her hand: "No matter what doubts you still have, don't ask anymore. You've really gone too far this time. Do you really think that just because our family didn't report this kidnapping, the higher-ups won't know? You're in a very dangerous situation now. Don't play with fire!"
Li Ke was stunned for a moment, and suddenly felt a little panicked, but she quickly calmed down. What was there to panic about? She could live well anywhere.
The key question is, who knows if Mo Qing is manipulating her from the other side? Li Ke scoffed, "Now that I've made my move, do you think I'm afraid of these things?"
Mo Qing suddenly smiled bitterly, and then asked the question he cared about most: "Do you know Jian Ye? He said you look somewhat like an old friend of his, named Li Ke, whose mother is Li Zhenzhen."
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