The two strolled around casually, chatting occasionally and holding hands, looking very relaxed.
The current situation of the base is now roughly clear.
Nothing is immutable; we can only wait and see what changes will occur and how things will develop.
With no food or water, some people brought out their most cherished possessions to exchange for a little sustenance to survive.
These things that were once cherished and highly sought after are now worthless.
Those jewels, collected porcelain, goldware, designer bags and expensive luxury goods that were once bought at high prices are now all useless.
Nobody would even look at it if I tried to trade it for something else; it's not as useful as a few pieces of clothing or ordinary hiking boots.
The stalls sell all sorts of items, a dazzling array, but few of them are actually useful.
It's been raining for over two months now, and the basic necessities we need have become long-sleeved shirts and trousers, raincoats and rain boots, and thick quilts for warmth.
The short-sleeved sun protection gear we used to wear is no longer needed; nobody would even look at it if we took it out.
Therefore, those who go out to do missions now are collecting the things that are most urgently needed right now.
The rain was continuous and had been going on for a long time.
After a long period without sunshine, some health problems begin to appear, both physically and in other aspects.
There's a medical department in the base, and it's always packed with people there.
They all came here for medical treatment because they were feeling unwell.
Breathing problems and general discomfort are now very common.
Without sunlight, I wonder if it's more of a disadvantage than being under the scorching sun.
Previously, I had skin problems, but now I have respiratory problems.
It seems that neither is good enough; the normal four seasons are the best way to live.
The streets, which should have been bustling and lively, were instead filled with an undeniable chill.
It seems like a bustling street shouldn't look like this, but in fact, the street is indeed very lively, not much different from before.
But the feeling it evokes is so different.
The disheveled people, devoid of spirit, numb, with empty eyes, are nothing but walking corpses, living shells.
Of course, beneath the seemingly bustling surface lies an undeniable darkness and decay.
Women are practically invisible on the entire street, including older women.
This is actually quite easy to understand if you think about it.
Women's status has undergone a dramatic transformation.
There's no such thing as gender equality anymore; now it's all about power.
Whoever is stronger and has the biggest fist has the right to speak from a higher position.
Women, if you don't have strength, don't expect others to treat you like a human being.
Unless you have exceptional abilities, the more beautiful a woman is, the more dangerous she becomes.
Qiu Fengyu is a typical example.
In fact, even with great strength, women are still ignored and looked down upon in a group of men.
This is a common perspective that people believe women can't keep up with men.
In matters of getting things done and killing enemies, women will never surpass men.
This results in more capable and talented women not getting more opportunities.
Some women are inherently weaker than men, more sensitive and vulnerable, and physically weaker. However, this only represents a portion of the population and cannot be generalized.
These women were suddenly faced with the apocalypse. Some couldn't adapt, some tried to escape, and some even tried every possible way to survive.
There are millions of people, and when faced with the same thing, they will have different thoughts.
At the same time, when facing the end times, there will be resistance as well as cowardice.
Some of these "delicate" women choose simpler and safer ways to survive.
Many of them choose to be with capable male superhumans and use their bodies and beauty to make a living.
There are even darker ones, after all, there are no rules to regulate them now, and there are no laws or morals anymore.
It all depends on one's own personal will to restrain oneself.
Some people abide by the rules and principles of the world they lived in, while others completely forget everything from the past and only seek to indulge in arrogance.
The good and evil of human nature are fully revealed at this moment.
Whether young or old, women are now living a very difficult life.
As Li Xiao walked down this street, she was constantly being stared at.
Especially a woman who is dressed so cleanly and neatly, and who looks so energetic, and who is also so beautiful.
It's bound to attract attention.
There was greed, there was cunning, and there was even some ill intent.
Even with a seemingly powerful man by her side, she couldn't stop those unbridled stares.
The fact that she can walk so casually on the street without any scruples suggests that, besides her own strength, the man beside her is also not to be underestimated.
Some people can only think about it and watch, but dare not take any action.
Cheng Shaolin saw these looks and understood what was going on.
His deep eyes looked to the side of the road. A person hidden behind a group of people shivered as if he had been stared at by a ferocious beast. A chill ran up his heels and straight to the top of his head.
He dared not have any more thoughts, and quickly lowered his head, not daring to move an inch.
Cheng Shaolin glanced coldly at the group of people with ill intentions, his icy, chilling gaze sweeping over them without any attempt to conceal his presence.
As he turned his head, his deep, unfathomable eyes swept over the menacing lurking intentions, and he casually walked past them step by step.
He held Li Xiao's hand without letting go, but only casually, as if he hadn't noticed the turmoil around him.
After looking at most of the road, Li Xiao lost interest.
Behind these stalls covered with tattered cloths are some shops. Some people with superpowers or teams use this method to sell their unwanted or surplus items in exchange for what they need.
The items in these shops are generally better than those at the street stalls, but some are not as good. It depends on your taste.
These items are more expensive than those sold at street stalls, but there are more items available, and the quality is generally higher.
Li Xiao pulled Cheng Shaolin inside to look at a few places, then stopped.
If the things inside can't compare to what you have in your own space, then there's no point in looking at them.
I don't know where the others went. I've been looking for so long but haven't seen them. I don't know which direction they went.
Just as I was about to turn back, I was interrupted by a voice that didn't sound very friendly.
Li Xiao and Cheng Shaolin both turned their heads at the same time and saw a familiar woman and several men standing with her.
However, the woman's eyes were somewhat unfriendly, even malicious.
Li Xiao and Cheng Shaolin stood still, looking at her expressionlessly.
Liu Dandan got angry just looking at Li Xiao's face, especially that disdainful look, which made her furious.
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