The preparations were complete, but the man who went out had not yet returned.
Li Xiao and Tian Tian discussed whether they should cook the meal first.
The three of them busied themselves in the kitchen, and soon the kitchen was filled with steam and smoke.
Nobody complained about the heat; it's like this every day now, and we've gotten used to it.
Sweating profusely has become the norm, what else is there to say? Every day is the same, what is there to complain about, there's no need.
The rice had just been steaming when the person who had gone out came back in.
As soon as I entered the house, I could feel the different temperature. I heard sounds coming from the kitchen and turned my head to look.
"Xiaoxiao?"
Hearing the noise at the door, Li Xiao knew that someone had returned.
"Yes, I'm here." He quickly replied and walked out of the kitchen.
"You're all back." Li Xiao smiled as she saw the group, who were covered in sweat and their clothes were soaked with perspiration.
He hurriedly stepped forward, took out the bottled water that was soaking in the bucket, and handed it to them.
Cheng Shaolin and the others quickly took it, twisted it open, and poured it into their mouths.
"I'm so thirsty, it's so hot." Shao Jie gulped down several mouthfuls and wiped the sweat from his face.
"It's so hot, and I don't know when it will end." Yu Yanbin was also covered in sweat, his growing hair was now soaked with sweat and hanging down his face.
They all looked disheveled and were quite irritable due to the heat. Sweating so much, they felt completely exhausted. They lay down in their chairs, not wanting to move.
Seeing them like this, Li Xiao could do nothing; everyone was in the same boat and could only try to overcome it.
Tian Tian and Li Xiao exchanged a glance and then went into the kitchen to work.
Xiao Peng took a breath, stood up, and followed them into the kitchen.
All the ingredients were prepared and ready to be cooked.
I breathed a sigh of relief; this makes things much easier.
I opened the gas cylinder; I found it at someone's snack shop, and it's perfect for cooking now. Things would be a mess without it.
Heat oil in a wok, add a few dried chilies, stir-fry briefly, then add the vegetables and stir-fry.
Half an hour later, the three dishes were ready.
Cold black fungus salad, stir-fried potato slices, stir-fried pumpkin. A pot of rice, a pot of millet porridge.
With the weather getting hotter, everyone seems to have a poor appetite. The atmosphere at mealtimes isn't as lively as before. We finished our meal very quietly.
"Have you found it?" Yu Yanbin asked Zhou Lingyu, who was sitting to the side enjoying her meal.
Zhou Linyu paused as she put food into her mouth, her face immediately turning cold.
"Is it in such a hurry? They won't even let people finish their food."
"Heh, no one's stopping you from eating. I'm just asking how things went this morning," Yu Yanbin said calmly, without getting angry.
Zhou Lingyu pursed her lips, put down her bowl and chopsticks, and said, "Don't worry, I, Zhou Lingyu, am not a person without taste."
Yu Yanbin nodded, "That's good."
Zhen Zhen and Liu Xiaohan, sitting next to Zhou Lingyu, didn't dare utter a sound, secretly shoveling rice into their bowls. After finishing this meal, who knew if the next meal would be so good?
The meal ended in this quiet atmosphere.
After the meal, Zhou Lingyu said to everyone expressionlessly, "I'm moving out tomorrow morning. There's no need for all this charity. I, Zhou Lingyu, don't need it." After saying that, she raised her chin and went upstairs with an arrogant air.
Li Xiao rolled her eyes. "Tch, talking like it's the truth. If you're so capable, then leave now, you jerk."
I really can't stand people like that. Is it so hard for them to admit defeat?
Everyone felt similarly to Li Xiao; they were all quite speechless.
They ignored the affairs of unimportant people, finished packing, and sat waiting for the people who went out to inquire about the situation, to see what they had to say and whether this base was suitable for their temporary stay.
"Shao Jie, tell me first, did you find out anything this morning when you went out?" Yu Yanbin turned to look at Shao Jie sitting next to him.
"Yes, I've found out some information."
"Tell me."
"Okay, let me tell you what I found out this morning. I first took a walk around the service hall area and observed how the people at the base carried out their missions this morning."
"There are several scenarios. The first is a task issued by the government. If you accept the task and successfully complete it, the government will give you corresponding points."
"The second type is posted by people with superpowers. They need manpower, so they shout in the service hall. Anyone who wants to join can sign up, and they will be paid after the mission is completed."
"There are also those who organize their own people to take on tasks, and then calculate and distribute them equally in the end."
"The last type is individuals. Some people like to take on tasks alone. However, some tasks can be taken on by individuals, but others cannot and require a large number of people to complete together."
"That's basically it for accepting missions," Shao Jie said, glancing at the group.
Yu Yanbin and the others nodded. "The situation is similar. Is there anything else?"
Shao Jie nodded, "Yes, the government has taken over control here, with the military providing auxiliary management. But there are several factions within it, each with different objectives."
"Several different forces? It seems things aren't peaceful here." Yu Yanbin pondered after hearing this.
At this moment, Cheng Shaolin asked, "Have you found out which forces are involved? And which side do they belong to?"
"We've found out the basics, that's common knowledge. But we can't find out anything else right now." Cheng Shaolin nodded. How much could they possibly find out in just a short time? The more complex things couldn't be known in such a short time either.
"It's said to be under government management, but it's divided into several factions. One side belongs to the former deputy mayor, another to the police chief, and yet another to the people with superpowers. There's also another side that used to belong to the business district."
"Didn't you ask about the specifics?" Yu Yanbin leaned back in his chair, his brows slightly furrowed.
"No, they probably didn't dare to say anything because I'm a new face."
Cheng Shaolin laughed, "What, you're keeping a close eye on things? Is there something you can't let people know?"
After saying that, he turned to look at Yu Yanbin and asked, "What do you think?"
Yu Yanbin lowered his eyelids and remained silent for a moment.
Li Xiao and Tian Tian, who were sitting together, were also pondering the possibilities.
No one spoke again, and a silence fell over the place.
"Judging from this, the situation is quite complicated. If they're permanent residents, it's fine; they can take on missions on their own. But in the short term, it's a bit troublesome. What do you think?"
Cheng Shaolin was thinking the same thing. If they only stayed for a few days and didn't rely on any faction, he wondered if there would be any trouble.
Finding one party would be a waste, so it's unnecessary.
Cheng Shaolin turned to look at Li Xiao, who stared at him with wide eyes, wondering what Cheng Shaolin was planning to do at this moment.
"Xiaoxiao, what do you think?" The others weren't surprised that Cheng Shaolin suddenly asked Li Xiao at this moment.
Cheng Shaolin values Li Xiao's opinions and often asks for her thoughts.
“No,” Li Xiao shook her head, “it’s just that there are too many powerful forces, it’s quite complicated.”
Cheng Shaolin laughed, "So what did you figure out?"
Li Xiao glanced at him.
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