Chapter 80
Taoyuan's decision to stop accepting residents made the surrounding shelters feel extremely regretful, especially those who had stubbornly refused and greedily wanted to gain more benefits.
Liu Sanfeng, the lord of Black Cloud City, is one of them.
Heiyuncheng is 200 kilometers away from Taoyuan and has a population of only 20,000. According to the habits of the residents after the radiation, they will never reach a place as far as Taoyuan.
But one day, a green pickup truck came to their shelter with great fanfare, and a group of people with special abilities got off. The one leading the group liked to wear a hat, and the people around him called him Captain Zuo.
Captain Zuo expressed his idea of recruiting, but he was very dissatisfied with the conditions proposed by the other party.
After all, he was the lord of a city and had enjoyed many years of glory, but he was not given any money or official position in the past, and was expected to live on his own ability. How could this be possible!
The other party was full of sincerity and told him clearly that with his management skills over the years, he would have no problem becoming a captain, but how could such a small position as captain satisfy his appetite?
He set his sights on the position of second-in-command in Taoyuan, hoping that he could continue to be the king of the mountain.
But Captain Zuo made it clear that they already had someone in second place, and their city lord had no intention of changing him.
What's the meaning?
He is only fit to be a small team leader!
A team of ten people were dressed in clean and bright clothes, with a confidence on their faces that could only be cultivated by good living conditions.
The more Liu Sanfeng looked at him, the angrier he became. Wasn't this just a brainless and reckless man who worked for others? Yet he dared to put himself above him. Jealousy and greed made him harden his heart and reject Zuo Yi.
He thought that the other party actually came to recruit them with a mission, and he must be anxious if he failed to complete it. He thought that this was just a way to suppress his prestige, and he might not be able to wait and give him more benefits later.
He heard that other shelters agreed to the request only after receiving bribes with supplies. Those soft-hearted guys agreed so easily for a small profit. Isn't this disrupting the market?
The other party was the one who wanted to ask for help, so he had to be in good shape and wait for him to come and ask for help. However, Captain Zuo never showed up again after visiting him twice.
One day, two days. At first he thought the other party was retreating to advance, so he waited with peace of mind. As a result, a week, two weeks, and now a month have passed, and the other party has not shown up at all.
This shouldn't be the case. He just left without completing his mission? Will their city lord let him go?
The batch of food sent by Captain Zuo has been eaten up, and now there are three people at home who are crying for food. They are used to eating normal food and no longer touch the bran.
Thinking of those delicious foods, he couldn't help smacking his lips, and then walked into the house with a heavy heart.
Before he even entered the door, he saw a black object coming towards him. He caught it quickly, but was still knocked back a few steps by the powerful force. It turned out to be a piece of iron.
"How dare you come back, you loser! Where's the food? Didn't you say there was unlimited food? It's been a few days, where is the food?"
It was the shrew in the family. She stood in the main room, pointing at him and cursing at him in a domineering manner.
Before he got married, he was an inconspicuous soldier. He went to great lengths to hook up with the city lord's daughter, and waited until the city lord passed away before inheriting the base.
He had been so submissive for so many years that he had developed a habit of feeling timid whenever he saw the tigress at home.
Liu Sanfeng stood outside the door, not daring to go in, trembling: "I... I don't know either. Captain Zuo hasn't been here for a long time!"
Another large bowl was thrown out from the main room. This was one of the few intact porcelains left in the house. He caught it in a hurry, held it in his arms and stroked it carefully. Fortunately, it was not broken.
The shrew continued to curse: "If he hadn't come, wouldn't you have gone to find him? You die in the base every day, what a coward! How could I have been so blind to fall for a guy like you!"
Liu Sanfeng didn't even dare to raise his head, hoping she would let him in after scolding him enough. Her voice was so loud that several families nearby came out to watch the joke. He was the Lord of Black Cloud City after all, and how could he save face when his wife pointed at him and scolded him in broad daylight?
But what made him collapse even more was yet to come. The three children heard the noise and ran out of the room. They threw themselves at his feet and rolled around, howling like ghosts.
"Daddy, I'm starving, I'm starving!"
"I want to eat bread, I want to eat instant noodles!"
After the boy howled, the girl howled, howling like pigs being slaughtered.
Children's voices were already sharp, and their cries were as piercing as fingertips scratching a blackboard. He felt so suppressed that he wanted to explode, but there was a tigress standing in the main room guarding them, so Liu Sanfeng had to be patient and pull these two little ancestors away.
"Don't cry, baby. Daddy brought you some steamed buns made from mutant kudzu root. They are super delicious." As he said that, he took out two large cakes wrapped in cloth from his pocket.
The boy didn't even look at it. He threw the cake a few meters away with his backhand, and cried breathlessly: "I don't want steamed buns, I want instant noodles, I want to eat instant noodles! Wuuuuuuu..."
Liu Sanfeng was torn between inner and outer desires, and finally he could no longer bear it and shouted, "Okay, we'll move there and eat whatever we want!"
The crying suddenly stopped and the scene fell into silence.
His wife stared at him with a look of horror on her face: "What did you say? Move over?"
Liu Sanfeng only then realized what he had just said. His heart skipped a beat and he quickly waved his hands: "I... I just..."
Liu Sanfeng's wife jumped on the spot and clapped her hands: "Great! I've wanted to move there for a long time! Then I'll go pack my things quickly. Brother and sister, get up and pack your things."
The two children who were lying on the ground and couldn't get up suddenly jumped up as if their buttocks were burned, and quickly slipped into the room to pack their things.
They left in a hurry, leaving behind a gust of wind. Liu Sanfeng looked at the empty hall and sighed, "Alas, what else can I do now that things have come to this?"
Just go and stay there for a while. I heard the rooms there are very nice.
This base originally had a population of 20,000. Later, the news that Taoyuan was coming to recruit spread for some reason. When everyone heard that Liu Sanfeng had given up such a good cooperation, they cursed him behind his back. Many people simply ran away from this shelter where they had lived for many years. Only he was still deceiving himself and telling himself that there were still 2 residents, but in reality there were probably less than 2,000 people.
There was nothing much to take care of with such a small population left, so the whole family could just leave whenever they wanted.
After traveling all the way, he finally arrived at this legendary shelter. He could see the towering building from afar. His wife and children were shouting excitedly, and his mood gradually improved.
You don't have to live here for a while, you can live here for a long time.
The family did not have access rights and could not enter or exit freely. At first, they did not find the right way and walked along the edge of the protective shield for a long time. Later, they were guided to the nearest entrance by a passing patrolman.
"There are so many rules, and I can't even get in!" Liu Sanfeng pouted and complained. The conditions and facilities there were a hundred times better than his own shelter, so it was normal for him to be jealous.
His wife gave him a fierce look, and Liu Sanfeng immediately shut up.
There are four entrances to Taoyuan, among which the main gate has the largest flow of people, and it was the main gate that Liu Sanfeng came in.
A majestic stone lion stands on either side of the gate, like two guards. Behind the lions is a tall, imposing marble main gate, 10 meters long and 5 meters high, reminiscent of an ancient palace. Carved designs of auspicious birds and flowers adorn the thick pillars, while the large, gold-painted characters "Taoyuan" (Taoyuan) on a black background adorn the lintel, creating an imposing presence.
Liu Sanfeng followed his wife, who had been praising him endlessly, into the room and went to scan and register. He didn't know what scanning meant, but he just listened to the guard.
"There's no problem with the information census, but I guess because of the length of stay, I can only issue you a ticket for the same day." This is what the staff at the registration window said after the scan.
Liu Sanfeng: "Why? Didn't they say you can live anywhere here?"
The staff member looked embarrassed, but with a hint of pride on his face: "That was half a month ago. Now our boss has signed contracts with two subsidiary towns, and everyone wants to move in. The residential buildings are full, and the rooms are sold out as soon as they are put up. Residents who were renting short-term have switched to long-term rentals, fearing that their rooms will be snatched up when their leases expire."
Liu Sanfeng's mind was in a daze, and his voice was heavy: "Then why are you accepting residents if you don't have any houses?"
The staff member said with a smile: "Our boss originally advised against applying for resident status, but he couldn't resist everyone's enthusiasm and said that even if you apply, you don't have to be guaranteed a house. You can just sleep on the ground on the top of the mountain or in the park."
"If that doesn't work, go to Shanhai City. There's a bus going there every day, so it's very convenient. Shanhai City is also managed by our boss, so you can make reservations directly here~"
"What? Sleeping on the floor!" Liu Sanfeng couldn't believe his ears.
The staff member paused and said confidently, "You don't have to apply for residency. We're not forcing you."
Liu Sanfeng wanted to say something, but when the words came out of his mouth, nothing came out.
What else can I say? When we had plenty of rooms, they approached us seeking cooperation. I was greedy and wanted more, but I never expected that my efforts would be in vain. Now, we can't even find the most basic accommodation.
He turned his head stiffly and looked at his wife with a silly smile: "Hehehe, wife, you heard it just now, right?"
Her wife's face turned black at this time. If there were no outsiders around, she would have wanted to twist off her husband's ears on the spot. A good hand of cards was ruined to pieces. It was really infuriating!
She glanced at Liu Sanfeng, expressionless: "I don't care, you have to find us a place to live."
Liu Sanfeng glanced at her secretly: "Any kind is fine."
His wife: "Any kind is fine, I just don't want to go back."
So what are you waiting for? Go and make a reservation for accommodation in Shanhai City. Don’t let it be too popular and you won’t be able to make a reservation.
Liu Sanfeng returned to the registration window: "Then I'll book Shanhaicheng. I want four bedrooms and two living rooms, with sunlight and a bathroom..."
"Wait, wait..." the staff interrupted him.
Liu Sanfeng frowned: "What's wrong?"
Why is this staff so busy?
"The rooms on the first and second basement floors of Shanhai City are all rented out. You can only rent a single room on the third basement floor."
"What? Single room!" Liu Sanfeng howled again.
This time the staff member was not in a good mood. He looked at Liu Sanfeng expressionlessly, then rolled his eyes as if to ask him whether he wanted it or not.
Liu Sanfeng stared at the staff for a long time, then said helplessly, "Okay, I want three single rooms."
The staff member recorded it in a notebook and said indifferently, "Don't worry, the third underground floor has been renovated and is in much better condition than before."
No matter how good it is, it’s still underground and it’s a single room!
But there was no other way, Liu Sanfeng could only agree helplessly.
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