Being absent-minded, he lost miserably.
In other words, it was a bet on melon seeds. Otherwise, given Zhang Chao’s condition, he would have lost everything.
In the afternoon, the Zhong family came to visit and brought the specialty of their hometown - fried dough fritters.
The people on the 18th floor sent back some melon seeds and peanuts. They were neither extravagant nor did they let the Zhong family suffer any loss.
In the evening, I eat, watch a show, and go downstairs to walk the dog.
The first day of the new year passed like this, with no exercise at all.
On the second day of the Chinese New Year, the food quality dropped sharply, with Lao Gan Ma fried potatoes and noodles with minced meat sauce.
It was really boring, so we started exercising at 1803. Doudou and Kele trained with each other, and Jiang Ning and Huo Yishen practiced against each other.
It was freezing cold outside, and the 18th floor was only the size of a palm, so it was easy to get bored day after day.
The eighth day of the first lunar month marks the beginning of the new year.
1803 was wearing thick clothes and planning to go out for some fresh air. He was almost going crazy. "Aning, are you going out?"
Three years into the apocalypse, Jiang Ning has gotten used to it. “It’s too cold.”
Not long after the three of them left, the intercom rustled, "The cold-resistant potatoes have sprouted."
It was really boring. Even potato sprouts could arouse Jiang Ning's interest. "I'll be right there."
Coming to the balcony of 1801, potatoes in the planting pots have broken through the soil, with a hint of green at the tips.
After counting, I found that 70 to 80 percent of them have broken through the soil. I estimate that all of them will sprout in a few days, so the survival rate is still good.
This is related to the planting soil, which is relatively fluffy and fertile.
On the contrary, the Zhong family's soil was worse. The soil was dug from outside and was hard, sticky and lacked fertility. Even with Grandma Zhong, a farming expert, the seedlings that grew were still weak.
"Fill in the light now?"
Jiang Ning shook his head. "Wait a few days, until the leaves grow out."
Zheng Weili and others came back in the evening, seeming to have something to say but hesitantly.
No one said anything, so Jiang Ning pretended not to know and threw in a piece of pork bone and stewed the whole radish.
Today is the last meal from the big pot. Tomorrow everyone will eat their own food. She can finally eat the food stored in the space. She is so greedy.
After dinner, Zheng Weili finally spoke up, "Aning, I want to apply for the security patrol position."
New recruitment information was released today, not only adding various new positions, the municipal government even set up a purchasing department, for example, purchasing firewood or charcoal.
It is better to teach a man to fish than to give him a fish.
Distributing relief food is not a long-term solution, and the municipal government is trying to guide the people to become self-reliant.
There are people farming, mining coal, chopping wood, and various other technical jobs.
Zhong Ping's words still had an impact on 1803. The natural disaster would not end in a short time, and no one knew what they would face in the future.
During the New Year holidays, the three of them thought a lot and decided to face reality.
If the stockpiled supplies are managed carefully, they will be enough to last for two years, but what about after two years?
If the environment continues to be bad, supplies will become more difficult to obtain, and it will be impossible to sit back and wait until all the supplies are gone before going out to look for them.
Besides, three grown men stuck in the room all day would make them sick.
I can't do hard labor and I don't know how to do technical work. After much thought, I think the security patrol team is the most suitable.
It's a bit dangerous, with only 8 kilograms of food every month, but it provides food and accommodation, two days of rest every month, and the food can be saved.
However, you have to work the day and night shifts.
Even if he doesn't say it, 1803 knows in his heart that there is no comparison between people.
Jiang Ning and Huo Yishen are able to support themselves even if they stay at home and don't work, but 1803 can't do that and has to find a way out in advance.
Security patrols are very dangerous, but everyone has to find a way to survive. Jiang Ning can't expose the space to support them, and she doesn't have the ability to support them.
“You can go to work, but be careful.”
She doesn't work and will never work in her life.
Zheng Weili breathed a sigh of relief. "Fill out the application form tomorrow to see if you can get the job. If you can, it will be up to you and Brother Shen to guard the 18th floor."
I didn’t contribute in 1803, but I will make up for it with food when the time comes.
Jiang Ning didn't say yes or no, and decided to wait until the dust settled before deciding.
The next day, the three of them went out early to fill in the interview.
After half a year of training hard, Lin Daiyu has become a muscular man.
Security patrol is dangerous and requires good skills and quick reactions. The competitiveness of the position is much lower than other jobs.
Although Lu Yu was at the bottom of the list on the 18th floor, he was very popular once he arrived at the Public Security Brigade. The police officer who interviewed him and the head of the Public Security Brigade were very satisfied. "When can you start work?"
"Any time."
The three of them successfully passed the interview, but unfortunately they were not assigned to the area where Jinrong Community is located, and it was very far away and required accommodation.
I have to go to work the day after tomorrow. Since it’s far away, I have to leave early tomorrow.
Jiang Ning helped the three of them clean up, "Are you guys in the same group?"
"In the same area, we will be divided into groups after reporting."
Bring crossbows, knives, colored steel bulletproof vests, and hot weapons.
It is not easy for ordinary people to get hot weapons. Zheng Weili and the other two only prepared them just in case and would not take them out unless their lives were at stake.
Jiang Ning agreed with this and reminded the three people, "Although it is allowed to bring weapons now, guns are still not allowed. Remember to hide them well. If they are found, they will be confiscated."
The three of them discussed and decided to take two bullets each, and give the rest to Jiang Ning for safekeeping. "If anyone dares to rush to the 18th floor, you don't have to be polite."
After that, he took out a few boxes of seldom-used medicines and said, "If you can exchange them for food, you can bring some for us."
Jiang Ning did not refuse, "Okay, I'll help you watch it."
The next day, before daybreak, the three men quietly left in the dark.
I was afraid that people would see the reduction in staff on the 18th floor and have inappropriate thoughts.
After he left, the sound of clanging in the corridor disappeared and the 18th floor became eerily quiet.
Not only Jiang Ning was not used to it, even Coke was humming and going to the door from time to time to listen to the noise outside.
Jiang Ning and Huo Yishen are the only ones capable of fighting, so the work on the 18th floor needs to be rearranged.
The electric switch consumes electricity every day. Jiang Ning didn't want to ride a bicycle, so he contracted the electricity.
The power storage box is placed in the space for charging. It is not only used for the power door, but also for Huo Yishen’s solar lamp to provide light for the potatoes.
In order not to attract attention, Huo Yishen installed blackout curtains on the balcony to provide supplemental lighting during broad daylight.
The potatoes are good, and they continue to sprout and grow leaves in the extreme cold of more than 50 degrees below zero.
"Sister, brother has given me the task of taking care of the potatoes." Doudou was very concerned and said happily, "I bring them into the house every night so they won't freeze."
Those were a pair of eyes that were eager for praise, and Jiang Ning was not stingy, "Well, our Doudou is awesome."
When Zheng Weili and the other two were away, Jiang Ning lived a good life. He ate and drank as usual, and didn't have to worry about someone knocking on the door suddenly. He didn't have to check the house for things that shouldn't be there.
Perhaps Doudou was reminded by Huo Yishen and no longer ran over to look for the dog or the rabbit like before.
If there is anything, Huo Yishen will say hello on the intercom.
For example, the dumplings are finished.
Huo Yishen took the initiative to greet him, "Would you like to make dumplings?"
Jiang Ning thought about it and said, "Okay."
The environment will only get worse in the future, so it’s a good idea to stock up more when you have time.
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