Chapter 770 The Apocalypse Has Truly Arrived (17)
The staff member in charge of registration rolled his eyes. Did this person have some serious illness? Why did the base set such a rule?
Doesn't he know that everyone should accept it unconditionally?
But the base is short of food!
Some people brought a lot of supplies but were unwilling to give any of them up, so they couldn't even count them as points. They had to set a rule that everyone entering the city had to hand over 50 catties of grain in order to collect some supplies so that those at the bottom who couldn't afford any grain could have something to eat.
As for those who genuinely lack supplies, they can kill zombies to obtain crystal cores; five crystal cores are enough to enter the base.
The very few remaining who lacked the ability to survive and had no supplies were eventually allowed to enter the city, but they couldn't be released in front of so many people.
Otherwise, who would obediently hand over supplies?
“You can hand over the supplies for him if you feel sorry for him. I’m just an ordinary worker. I can only earn six pounds of food a day after working hard. I have to support a whole family. I really can’t help others.”
Bai Qianqian felt very uncomfortable after being rebuffed, so she tried to persuade others to join her in resisting the oppression of the base.
In her view, being allowed into the city only after handing over supplies was oppression, even though she didn't care about such a small amount of food at all.
But the one-armed man didn't give her that chance.
“Young lady, you are such a kind person. So many people didn’t say a word for me, but you are the only one who is willing to speak up for me. Please help me. It’s only fifty catties of grain. You can definitely provide it.”
Bai Qianqian: She can't just give her things to anyone. Especially someone with only one arm, who struggles even to kill a zombie. Wouldn't it be a waste to give him food?
People around them chimed in, "That's right, I see your truck is loaded with a lot of supplies, so let's pay for it for him. Saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda, good deeds will be rewarded."
Bai Qianqian: ……
Finally, Bai Qianqian pinched her nose and found an extra bag of rice, then brought the one-armed man into the base.
Ning Yan glanced around and saw that some people in her group had complaints about her behavior, but they were all holding back. After all, she was their benefactor, and if they angered her, they wouldn't get any benefits.
After the inspection, the base staff asked them how they would pay the city entry fee.
Ning Yan naturally handed over twenty-five crystal cores, and then drove into the base.
The base staff will take them to see the houses. Once they find a suitable place, they can pay for the housing by providing supplies.
"Our two families are not large, so renting a decent place will be fine. Otherwise, it will be troublesome to clean up."
Ning Yan: "We can hire someone."
Ning's father wasn't surprised at all. After all, his daughter had been pampered since she was a child, and cooking and driving were the hardest jobs she had ever done in her life.
Uh, it seems we also need to add murder now.
"Where would you like to stay?"
Area A.
Why did Mencius' mother move three times? Because the environment can change a person.
Living among a group of wealthy people means being surrounded by wealthy people, and even if they eat well, no one will notice.
Ning Yan's thoughts were that simple and unpretentious.
The staff quickly explained, "Actually, your two families could rent a villa, which would cost about the same as renting two houses."
Actually, there is still a significant difference.
However, there are too few people living in the villa area. In order to earn more supplies, the higher-ups have instructed them to push all these villas out of the area recently.
Ning Yan looked at Xiao Zhongming.
"I have no objection."
Ning's mother also said, "I have no objection. Either we live across the hall, or we can stay together like before."
Finally, Wu Yue nodded.
So Ning Yan chose a three-story villa, which was a bit smaller than the one at home, but it was enough for five people.
This time, Ning Yan chose to pay the rent with grain.
The staff were overjoyed, looking at Ning Yan as if she were a god of wealth.
"Please come with me to the lobby to complete the formalities. Once you hand over your belongings, you can move in. If you pay three years' rent upfront, you can get a discount."
"Minimum rental period?"
"One year."
"Then let's rent it for three years."
They just wanted more food. Ning Yan wasn't a saint, but she had her own space to produce food, and she had so much stockpiled that it didn't matter if she took some out.
The procedures were completed quickly, and Ning Yan received the house keys and lease agreement half an hour later.
Upon entering the villa, Ning's parents chose to stay on the second floor.
Wu Ma and Xiao Zhongming lived on the first floor, while Ning Yan occupied the third floor all by herself.
The house was empty, so Ning Yan simply put the furniture she had stored in her divine palace outside. The air conditioners she had bought at the mall also came in handy, and Ning Yan hired people to install them.
The base has electricity, so she doesn't have to worry about getting too hot this summer.
After installing the air conditioner and tidying up her luggage, it got dark, and Wu Yue automatically started cooking. At that moment, Xie Muyun arrived.
He was also holding a points card in his hand.
“Ning Yan, this is the points card that Elder Chen and the people at the base applied for. He asked me to thank you again. We are so grateful for your family’s care along the way.”
Ning Yan didn't want it; it was just a few meals, how many points could it be worth?
"Just take it without worry, otherwise we'll feel embarrassed to come over next time we need something to exchange with you."
Ning Yan then took the card. "Wait a minute, I have some nice fruits here. Take them back for Old Chen to try, and tell him to take good care of his health. If he wants any vegetables, just let us know. As long as we have the seeds, we can grow them."
"Then I won't stand on ceremony with you."
Ning Yan led the person into the house, and then went to the kitchen, where there were two large plastic bags from the supermarket filled with various fruits.
These are all from our own supermarket stock, they're all fresh, and they'd be perfect as gifts.
Xie Muyun had to take care of Old Chen at all times, so she left after saying only a few words.
Xiao Zhongming, led by Ruan Changjiang, went to report to the military headquarters.
The military at Base One still exists.
Ruan Changjiang was still in the military.
The base is managed by civilian personnel, which means that the government is separated from the people.
Xiao Zhongming was originally a battalion commander in the army. With the addition of two superpowers he awakened, he directly became the captain of the superpower team. The number of people under his command is incomparable to that before the apocalypse. However, Ruan Changjiang was originally a regimental commander and is now only a battalion commander. It is normal for him to become a captain.
Ning Yan noticed that this person was in a very good mood when he returned.
"Tomorrow, I'm taking my squad on a mission. You won't be upset with me, will you?"
Before the apocalypse, several of the brothers in the military camp who had started families divorced their wives because of their frequent missions.
They had just arrived at the base, and he was already going out on a mission. He was genuinely afraid that Ning Yan would look down on him.
"What's it to blame you for? If you don't work properly, how am I supposed to live a life of luxury with you?"
Xiao Zhongming breathed a sigh of relief, then his eyes became deep again. He had promised to have her unpack and review the product, but she was delayed because she was rushing to the base.
He finally arrived at the base, but he has to go on another mission. It seems he'll have to wait until he comes back next time.
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