The three elderly people had originally intended to go over and ask what was going on, but seeing that Uncle Zhang was surrounded, and considering that there were only two children at home, they went home first after being persuaded and escorted by Gu Yanzhi and Song Zhao.
In the afternoon, the people working outside Building 10 gradually returned.
Gu Yanlin also took some time out of his busy schedule to go back to Building 10.
It was a rare occasion for everyone to gather together for a meeting. After a full day of training and a presentation in the morning, everyone was exhausted, but they still mustered their energy to share the information they knew.
Gu Yanlin also didn't sleep a wink last night, conducting a city-wide investigation to eliminate any potential dangers as night fell. This morning, he hurriedly ate a quick breakfast and went out to maintain order on the streets.
Nighttime is the easiest time for crime to breed, and since there are no conditions to install cameras, they can only rely on human patrols.
There was nothing particularly special about everyone gathering together in Building 10. They all worked in government departments, knew the general situation, and wouldn't give up their hard-won, relatively more secure life just because of changes in external conditions.
The meetings were simply for exchanging insider information, fostering relationships, and maintaining stability within their small group.
After sharing what they knew, everyone went home to catch up on their sleep.
So when Yan Lin got home, he didn't even have time to say a few words to his sister and brother-in-law. He rushed into his room, lay down on the bed, and fell fast asleep without even changing his clothes.
Gu Yanzhi and Song Zhao went downstairs to check on their vegetables. Fortunately, they had replaced some with a batch of organic vegetables for the government before the polar night arrived. They were still unsure whether the vegetables growing in the pots would grow well.
However, knowing that the polar night was approaching, Gu Yanzhi prepared in advance and planted some bean sprouts and leek sprouts, which are vegetables that do not require sunlight.
A few days ago, when I planted the vegetables, I put them directly in an opaque bag, and now they are gradually sprouting.
Gu Yanzhi and Song Zhao carefully removed the bag with flashlights and confirmed that the plants were growing well.
The spinach planted elsewhere had already sprouted tender green shoots, but because it didn't see sunlight for a day, the leaves now look a bit yellow, and it's highly unlikely to survive.
Although Gu Yanzhi could provide continuous light, it was far too conspicuous in such dark conditions. Providing heating for the planting room could be explained by having ample heating supplies, as his strong resources could afford it.
However, even the government cannot currently provide 24-hour lighting for a growing facility, so she wouldn't take such a big risk to do that.
Gu Yanzhi and Song Zhao even discussed it and agreed to use candles and turn on the lights less at home in the future.
Although their curtains block out light well, there are bound to be some blind spots where light can seep through, which arouses suspicion.
Gu Yanlin took a nap at home and didn't even have time to eat dinner before rushing to the military base to meet up with Squad 532. They had more important tasks to handle next.
No sooner had Gu Yanlin left than the other planting team arrived.
"Miss Gu, Mr. Song, I'm sorry to bother you."
"We've come here to invite you both to work in our planting team again," Zhang Qi, the team leader, said after a brief exchange of pleasantries, getting straight to the point.
Zhang Qi is the son of the current head of the city's agricultural department. He came to the city with his father to provide support. After graduating with a doctorate in agronomy, he devoted himself to agricultural research and development tailored to the city's current conditions as soon as he arrived.
Unfortunately, progress was slow until he met Gu Yanzhi and Song Zhao, at which point there was significant improvement.
However, before he could fully understand the situation, the environment in City C and the outside world changed drastically. He had previously invited the two to work for the planting team, but Gu Yanzhi and Song Zhao refused. He then strongly invited them to become consultants for the planting team.
Now, he really had no other choice but to come and persuade the two of them to participate in their research and development.
"Yes, Gu, please help us. We really need you."
The speaker was Yan Zhennong, a senior from Gu Yanzhi's school, who also majored in agronomy. You could tell from his name that he came from a family with a strong academic background. Yan Zhennong's father was a leading figure in agronomy, and influenced by his father, he loved farming and studying the growth conditions of various crops from a young age.
Yan Zhennong was two years older than Gu Yanzhi. Before graduation, he was a prominent figure in the school. After graduating from university, he went to the capital for further studies and happened to have the same mentor as Zhang Qi.
Zhang Qi and this junior brother had a good relationship. When the apocalypse came, Yan Zhennong was trapped in the school, and it was Zhang Qi who rescued him.
Moreover, he was originally from City C, and when he heard that Zhang Qi was coming to City C, he eagerly came with him. It's just a pity that Yan Zhennong's parents passed away when the flood came, and they were unable to see their son one last time.
Gu Yanzhi and Yan Zhennong were like kings who never met at school. They had both heard about the legendary senior or junior, but they didn't know each other.
It was when Gu Yanzhi went to sell ginger that Yan Zhennong heard the name and recognized it. After chatting, they realized they were from the same family.
Gu Yanzhi and Song Zhao may not be as professional as them in agronomy, but the nutrient solution that Gu Yanzhi prepared greatly increased the probability of crops surviving under such extreme weather conditions.
Moreover, the vegetables that Gu Yanzhi cared for all grew very well. It's no exaggeration to say that even before the apocalypse, the vegetables that Gu Yanzhi grew could be considered top-quality among first-class products.
After repeated invitations from the two men, and with a host of generous offers, the one that most appealed to Gu Yanzhi was that "you can go to the planting base anytime you want, as long as you take a stroll there every few days."
Based on this condition alone, Gu Yanzhi agreed immediately.
In terms of overall conditions, it was actually similar to when Gu Yanzhi was their consultant. However, now that there were more job options outside, Zhang Qi was worried that Gu Yanzhi would be attracted to other positions, so he came to their door early to keep Gu Yanzhi firmly tied to their side.
Song Zhao is just a side character here; his role is more about assisting Gu Yanzhi and calming her down.
After all, neither of them would be happy to separate the lovey-dovey young couple.
It was Yan Zhennong who reminded Zhang Qi of this. Back in college, Yan Zhennong knew that this junior girl, who was popular throughout the school, had a childhood sweetheart, and the two had a very good relationship. He had heard his roommates say more than once that the school beauty's boyfriend had come to pick her up again today, and had been waiting for her downstairs in the dormitory for a long time.
Now that the two have tied the knot, their relationship still looks so good, and he is happy for them.
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