Xia Lunong did not get a definite answer from his brother and his former brother.

His brother just let him figure it out.

Xia Lunong pondered over this matter for several days. After

thinking about it over and over again, he still couldn't figure it out. He was upset and simply put it out of his mind.

They drove the armored vehicle back to the base.

The return journey was smoother than the way there.

They had already walked these roads once and had a general understanding of the conditions on the road. They basically did not encounter any accidents on the way back.

On their way back, they passed by the area where the group of big dogs were.

These dogs had a good memory and still remembered them.

After seeing them, the dogs ran over one after another, wagging their tails and rubbing against them, whimpering and acting coquettishly.

They brought back a lot of prey this time, and the few people were generous and made a special dog meal for the dogs.

After the dogs finished eating, they became more friendly with them, and their tails wagged like little windmills.

Xia Lunong wanted to kidnap a few of them and bring them back to their base, but was rejected by the dogs.

He had to take this opportunity to pet the big furry dogs to his heart's content, so that he would not have no more dogs to pet after returning to the base.

After saying goodbye to the dogs, they drove slowly back to the base.

The weather was cloudy and the roads were slippery.

It had been raining and snowing these days, and the ground was covered with frozen hard ice. Even though the armored vehicles had good performance, they drove very slowly.

On January 6th, they finally drove back to the base.

The people on guard on the city wall did not dare to recognize them when they saw them, but after confirming again and again that they were them, the whole base was rejoicing.

In the cold weather, men, women, old and young ran out of their homes, cheering to welcome their convoy.

Especially Baniu and Lao Liu, their eyes almost lit up when they saw them driving back in the new armored vehicle, and they kept circling around their armored vehicle.

Yan Xinian opened the car window and smiled, "Is the base okay these days? Nothing happened?"

"Nothing happened, it's just that there are many prey in autumn, and we hunted a lot. Now every household has bacon stored, just waiting for the New Year." Lao Liu smiled, "You went out very smoothly this time, it seems that your harvest is quite good."

Lao Liu couldn't help but touch the armored vehicle again, his face full of greed.

Yan Xinian smiled: "Anyway, we are back safely, and we brought a lot of spoils."

Their house couldn't fit so many armored vehicles, so they simply drove the cars to the square.

The young people in the base surrounded them from outside.

These people circled around their cars again and again.

Many people looked at the cockpit with envy and wanted to sit in and try it out.

However, looking at Yan Xinian and Xia Huoqu, everyone didn't dare to speak.

Baniu touched the cold armored vehicle shell, drooling with envy, "This car is so cool!"

The young people all thought so. They surrounded the armored vehicle, their eyes shining, and they all said:

"This car actually has a gun muzzle!"

"It can even put down a chair to use as a bed, it's so practical!"

"Captain Yan, are there many armored vehicles in the Black Gold Base? With this car, do we not have to be afraid of those small and medium-sized mutant animals and plants when we go out?"

The young people seemed to have seen toys, and they wanted to learn these armored vehicles thoroughly.

Compared with the armored vehicles, the various trophies they brought back were not so popular.

Yan Xinian pushed the door and got out of the car, smiling and saying, "When our base can manufacture such a car, everyone can drive such an armored car."

A young man shouted enthusiastically, "Hey, when can our base successfully manufacture it? Captain Yan, are you going to have a meeting with the scientists in the white building? I'll go and call them for you!"

As he said that, he turned around and ran away like a rabbit.

Yan Xinian called him, "Don't worry today, let's talk about it tomorrow. Let's go to eat first. You guys, if you have time, help move things." The

young man had to take back his steps.

"Okay." Baniu gently pushed the young man, "You guys can move all the things in the car back home?"

Baniu is tall and strong, with a lot of strength, and is good at moving things.

He pulled open the car door and saw that Yan Xinian's car was full of bamboo tubes of all sizes. He wondered, "Why did you bring back so many bamboo tubes? Is there any secret in these bamboo tubes?"

"Of course there is. Everyone be careful and don't break them." Yan Xinian smiled and called people, then went to open the door for Xia Huoqu.

Xia Lunong and Kong Zhi also opened the door and got out of the car.

Xia Lunong had never driven a car for so long in his life.

He felt like his waist was not his own. He couldn't help jumping up and down as soon as he got out of the car, stretched his body well, and sighed.

As soon as they got out of the car, the young people curiously rushed up, poked their heads in front of the car door, and looked at the control panel of the armored vehicle.

Xia Lunong gave up her seat good-temperedly and continued to jump up and down.

Ba Niu laughed when he saw him like this, and took two bamboo tubes to look into his car, "Why are there so many bamboos in your car? You didn't go out to plant bamboo this time, did you?"

"Don't be stingy." Yan Xinian patted his shoulder, "Help to move it quickly."

Old Liu's group had already come over with a smile to help, and other young people also hurried over to see if they could help.

The atmosphere in their base was good, and there was no competition among them. Most people had very good tempers.

Everyone held bamboo tubes and bamboo buckets, and those who carried prey carried prey, and no one asked much.

Yan Xinian and his group certainly couldn't explain more.

Xia Huoqu turned his head and asked, "Is Liao Cheng not at the base?"

Old Liu said, "They went out to collect supplies. The weather is so cold, the mutant plants are not so active, and it is more convenient to go out now."

Xia Huoqu nodded.

They haven't been home for so long, and there is a moldy smell in the house from the long-term lack of air circulation.

Several people went into the house.

Other people from the base came in and enthusiastically helped put things away and open windows.

Xia Lunong took a look at their dim and small house and sighed quietly in his heart.

After going out to take a look, he felt that their base was indeed a bit closed.

The houses were smaller than those in the Black Gold Base.

The young people who helped them deliver things didn't think it was a big deal.

Everyone rushed in with their things in their arms, and they kindly helped them put them away.

Several people thanked them and sent the young people out.

Yan Xinian patted Lao Liu and the others on their shoulders and said, "Let's take a break for two days and then we'll come and have tea with you."

"Okay, we're here anyway and can't run away. You guys should have a good rest and we'll talk about it after you've rested." Lao Liu smiled and said, "After accumulating for such a long time, we have accumulated some good things. Come and appreciate them when you have time."

Xia Lunong didn't care about greeting them at all. She

quickly squeezed through the crowd and ran to a corner of the yard to see the small prickly ash tree.

The small prickly ash tree will shed its leaves in winter, but it will not hibernate.

Now the weather is too cold, it doesn't like to move, and has been planted there to hibernate.

Xia Lunong touched the trunk of the tree and raised her hand to input a supernatural power into it.

The little prickly ash tree, sensing a familiar power, suddenly woke up and shook its branches, only to find that the person standing in front of it was Xia Lunong.

"Swish!" The little prickly ash tree suddenly got angry and used its thin branches to whip Xia Lunong.

Xia Lunong was wearing a fluffy down jacket, and the branches hit him, making crackling sounds, but it didn't hurt at all.

The little prickly ash tree complained that he didn't keep his word and came back after such a long time.

Xia Lunong could communicate with it using his power, so he probably understood what it meant.

After hearing its accusation, Xia Lunong smiled and coaxed, "Aren't you back? We probably won't go far before the beginning of next spring."

"Swish!" It didn't believe the liar.

Xia Lunong rubbed its trunk and said, "I will take you with me even if I go out."

The little prickly ash tree is now smarter and not so easy to fool.

Xia Lunong coaxed it for a long time before coaxing it back, and Xia Lunong's forehead was almost sweating.

The chat between one person and one tree is still very interesting.

Xia Lunong's eyes were full of smiles.

After he and Xia Huajiao had communicated well, he and Kong Zhi went to the back to see the little honeysuckle.

The little honeysuckle is evergreen all year round, dyeing his backyard with a large area of ​​green.

The little honeysuckle is not so smart, and has a good temper. He hasn't seen Xia Lunong and Kong Zhi for a long time. When he saw them, he was only happy, nothing else.

Xia Lunong was very relieved.

He turned back after checking the plants at home.

Yan Xinian and Xia Huoqu had already sent the helpers back.

Yan Xinian waved his hand, "I just told the canteen to prepare the meal. Let's go eat first and then do other things after the meal."

Xia Lunong hadn't eaten a proper meal for a long time. Hearing this, his eyes lit up and he immediately asked, "Brother Xinian, what dishes did

you order?" Yan Xinian glanced at him and counted slowly, "The stir-fried meat you've been thinking about for a long time, sweet and sour pork ribs, boiled fish, stir-fried bacon, and various vegetables. Now it's almost ready, let's go over and eat while talking."

Xia Lunong swallowed her saliva.

Kong Zhi put his arm around his shoulders, "Let's go."

The four of them walked side by side to the canteen. The canteen still had that familiar smell, but the basic set meal already had a dish with meat.

Everyone in the cafeteria knew them. When they saw them, they immediately greeted them, asked them to sit inside, and immediately arranged for them to eat.

The cafeteria was always on fire, and it was very warm inside. After entering, they didn't even need to wear down jackets.

When the stir-fried pork and white rice were served, and then the main dishes were served, Xia Lunong immediately stopped talking and quickly divided the bowls and chopsticks and greeted everyone to eat.

Yan Xinian smiled: "Do you miss the food in our cafeteria so much?"

"Of course, we have been eating stewed meat, grilled meat, and boiled meat outside for so long, and now we finally have stir-fried pork. How can you not miss it?"

Xia Lunong stuffed a piece of stir-fried pork into his mouth, and the spicy and overbearing taste immediately spread on the tip of his tongue. He took a breath and took a big mouthful of white rice.

He ate in a good manner, moved quickly, and ate very happily. The people around him were infected by him and did not bother to chat, but started eating immediately.

They had not had a good meal for almost two months, and even the meals in the Black Gold Base were just fast food.

Now they suddenly had a big meal, and they were all very satisfied.

The four of them ate for more than three hours in total, and had dinner and supper together.

After finishing the meal, they slowly walked back home in the snow.

Xia Lunong touched her belly and sighed, "No matter how good and comfortable it is outside, this is home!"

Xia Huoqu smiled, "Does it make you feel homesick now?"

Xia Lunong turned her head and said seriously, "I'm back now, and I don't have to worry anymore. Brother, I'll ask for a good sleep tonight, and don't wake us up tomorrow."

Xia Huoqu glanced at Kong Zhi and just said, "Don't make a fuss too much."

Xia Lunong smiled and didn't answer directly.

He put his arms around Kong Zhi's waist and pushed Kong Zhi forward a few steps, leaving his brother and his former brother behind.

His brother saw that he was so unruly, and it was not convenient to say anything to him, so he had to pretend not to see it. They

had been outside for a long time and hadn't taken a proper bath in these days. After returning home, they first boiled water to take a bath, and then they could think about other things.

The base still has no running water, so they have to run out to fetch water in the middle of the night to take a shower.

Fortunately, there is a bamboo tube, so they don't have to run out to fetch water again and again. Just use the bamboo tube to fetch a bamboo tube of water, which is enough for the four of them.

After a busy day, Xia Lunong took a shower and washed her hair. After blowing her hair dry, she went to the warm quilt and breathed a sigh of relief.

Kong Zhi was using the hair dryer, and seeing him like this, he smiled.

Xia Lunong made room, patted her side, and said to Kong Zhi, "Master, come to sleep."

Kong Zhi flicked his head, then lay down beside him, pulled him into his arms, hugged him tightly and said, "Go to sleep, don't make trouble today."

They were really tired and sleepy, and fell asleep quickly when they lay together.

Xia Lunong usually slept comfortably in the wild, but he never felt at ease at home.

He slept soundly, and when he woke up the next day it was already past three in the afternoon.

Kong Zhi was not beside him, he touched the cold quilt, muttered softly, and got up by himself.

His brother and his ex-brother were not there either, probably they went out to deal with the prey they had brought back.

There was food left in the cupboard, and it was the ones he liked to eat.

Xia Lunong made a fire to heat up the food himself, and after eating, he was too lazy to go out, so he just went to the yard to say hello to Xia Huajiao.

Xia Huajiao didn't bear grudges. She had forgotten that he had been away for a long time and started chatting with him happily.

The topics that the man and the tree talked about were simple, but they were very interesting.

Xia Lunong learned a lot about what happened in the base recently from Xia Huajiao.

The main reason was that the people in the base didn't think about avoiding the plants when they were chatting.

Xia Huajiao communicated with other plants and got a lot of secrets.

Xia Lunong didn't expect that chatting would bring such an unexpected surprise.

He moved a chair out and sat next to Xia Huajiao. They were very happy chatting.

When Kong Zhi came, he saw him sitting under the Huajiao tree with a frown on his face. He didn't know what he was talking about.

Kong Zhi walked over, stretched out his right hand and touched his face, and said casually: "What are you doing here? Why don't you go inside and sit? It's so cold outside."

Xia Lunong looked around and saw that there was no one nearby. She lowered her voice and said to Kong Zhi: "I'm talking to Xia Huajiao about the gossip in the base." Kong Zhi

looked surprised.

Xia Lunong whispered to him.

The gossip that the plants heard was not about the major gossip about the development of science and technology, but just various trivial news, mainly about who was with whom in the base, who had conflicts with whom, etc.

Kong Zhi was not interested in these, but was surprised, "Xia Huajiao knows a lot."

"Yes." Xia Lunong whispered, "If it hadn't told me, I wouldn't have known that there are so many secrets in our base."

"What kind of secret is this? It's just some gossip. Have you finished talking? Your hands are cold, let's go back quickly."

Xia Lunong sniffed and wrapped the down tightly around her body, and said with a hint of unfinished business: "You go in first, I'll talk for a while."

Kong Zhi had nothing to do, so he just stood by and accompanied him.

Kong Zhi put his hands on Xia Lunong's shoulders and hugged him from behind.

Xia Lunong held his hands with one hand and put the other hand on the tree trunk, concentrating on communicating with Xia Huajiao.

In addition to personal gossip, there were many other interesting things.

Xia Lunong did some integration and analysis and got a lot of information.

After he finished talking, he went back to the room and told Kong Zhi about it.

Kong Zhi said, "It's useless to know all this."

"It's useless now, but maybe it will be useful someday. I'll make a backup. Just listen to it first. If there is anything inappropriate in the future, I'll ask Hua Jiao Shu not to say it." Xia Lunong looked up at the clock, "It's almost six o'clock, where did you go just now?"

"I went to order two quilts. Our quilts have been used for so long, they are not fluffy and warm enough." Kong Zhi said, "I also ordered some for Brother Huo Qu and the others."

Xia Lunong slapped her head, "If you hadn't told me, I would have forgotten. Last night I felt the quilt was damp, and I was half asleep and wanted to buy a new quilt. Fortunately, we have a tacit understanding, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to sleep well."

Kong Zhi smiled.

Xia Lunong leaned lazily on him, "I don't want to cook today. Let's go to the cafeteria to eat when my brother comes back. Let's take a rest first."

Kong Zhi naturally let him do it.

The two of them were together all day, and they still had a lot to talk about.

While waiting for Xia Huoqu and Yan Xinian to come back, the two talked about many things inside and outside the base.

They also went to the cafeteria to eat that night. They now had more than enough supplies, so they could order food with their eyes closed.

After the weather got colder, the storage capacity of the cafeteria was greatly improved. All kinds of meat and vegetables were stored, and they could basically eat whatever they wanted.

Xia Lunong happily ate fried fish and said, "Life is so comfortable now."

Yan Xinian said, "This is just the beginning. It will become more and more comfortable in the future. Today, I told all the major bases about the main findings of our trip. The Spark Base shared with us the specific production method of the meat detection equipment. We don't have to think about exchanging it with the Black Gold Base. We can make it ourselves."

Xia Lunong immediately asked, "Can we make it?"

"Why not? You underestimate the ability of the scientists in the White Building." Yan Xinian said, "As long as we can find enough materials, some scientists in the White Building can help make it."

Xia Lunong immediately asked, "What special materials are needed? Don't we need rare elements?"

"The ingredients are quite complex, not just rare elements. We will go out for a trip in two days. You and Kong Zhi should have a good rest in the base."

Xia Lunong said immediately, "It's only two days anyway. Two days of rest is enough for us. We will go with you in two days."

Kong Zhi asked, "Have you decided where to go?"

"It's still N University." Yan Xinian said, "We returned empty-handed last time, but this time with armored vehicles and various weapons, there should be no problem."

Xia Lunong immediately said, "In that case, won't we see the honeysuckle? Then I want to go too."

Yan Xinian looked at Xia Huoqu and said, "That depends on your brother's opinion."

Xia Lunong immediately said, "Brother!"

Xia Huoqu said, "Go if you want to, it's not a big deal. Let's talk about it in two days."

Xia Lunong nodded and asked, "Then what should we do with all the meat we got back? Exchange it with the base?"

Xia Huoqu said, "Exchange some of it. It depends on whether the people in the base can afford so much meat. We can make most of the rest into jerky. Eat more of it on a normal basis. We need energy to upgrade our abilities now."

Yan Xinian said, "Before I go out, I'm thinking about holding a harvest celebration. At that time, each household will bring out some food, and everyone will eat and celebrate together."

Xia Lunong was the first to agree, "That's great. It's a good time to sit down and relax and keep in touch."

Xia Huoqu said, "It has been submitted to the property management committee. It will be decided by everyone. There will be a meeting tomorrow night."

Their base is now an elite rule.

With Yan Xinian and Xia Huoqu as the center, major events are decided by a vote of some elites in the base.

Base members usually go out hunting or collect supplies during the day, and they usually have meetings at night when there is something to do.

Xia Lunong is used to this meeting mode. After hearing this, she nodded and said, "Then let's go out and discuss it tomorrow night."

This harvest festival passed smoothly.

The atmosphere has been tense since the disaster, and they haven't had many entertainment activities in the base.

Taking advantage of this Harvest Festival, everyone can still have some fun.

Under the organization and contact of the Property Management Committee, the base has also formed several delegations, and it is said that they will perform cultural and artistic programs at the Harvest Festival.

Xia Lunong is not interested in performing, but is interested in watching performances, "What kind of performances are there, and are there many people willing to come out to perform?"

"Quite a lot." Yan Xinian said, "The special prize is half a pig, the first prize is two large pig legs, the second prize is two chickens, and the rest are ranked down. Each award-winning program can get some material rewards."

Xia Lunong was shocked after hearing this, "The base is spending a lot of money now?"

"Yes." Yan Xinian smiled, "This is the first time to hold this Harvest Festival, so we have to create a good atmosphere, otherwise it will be difficult to hold the Harvest Festival effectively in the future. Xiao Nong, do you want to try? Don't you sing very well? Kong Zhi can also play the flute, and it would be perfect for the two of you to cooperate."

Xia Lunong shook her head, "Let's forget it. Kong Zhi doesn't like this kind of activity, and I'm not a good singer."

Yan Xinian smiled and didn't persuade her much.

Xia Lunong's heart was indeed moved, but she quickly withdrew her curiosity.

They originally didn't plan to participate, but they didn't expect that after the news came out the next day, they would be approached by the young people from the base.

He Shuhui was pushed out and stammered to talk to them, "We have formed a band. Brother Kong Zhi, Brother Xiao Xia, do you want to join?"