Subsequently, the attacks on human bases by the alien beasts became more and more frequent. Although humans actively resisted, the large decrease in the number of people, the scarcity of resources, the lack of food and water, and the strength of the alien beasts caused one human base after another to fall apart.
The second year of the Great Cataclysmic Era of Earth-Shattering Changes, City A, Hope Base, High-Level Meeting Room.
The conference room door was pushed open, and Liao Yu rushed in.
"Our base commander, Lord Liao, you're late."
Shen Fei propped her legs up on the conference table, her expression arrogant and her attitude casual, as if this were not a sacred conference room where the fate of Hope Base would be decided, but a glamorous and decadent place in a red-light district.
Liao Yu glanced at it indifferently and curled his lips in disdain.
Without Shen Lin, the Shen family, apart from Shen Yun who is in seclusion, is no longer a threat.
Even a wrecked ship has three thousand nails. Liao Yu did not deal with the murderer who killed his wife immediately, not because he was afraid of Shen Yun, but because he was concerned about the stability of Hope Base.
Liao Yu sat at the head of the conference table and said, "The Changchun Base and Thunder Base in City B, the Wushuang Base, Tianbao Base, and Shenlong Base in City C, and the Heping Autonomous Region in City D have all been breached by alien beasts."
"What? Even Thunder Base has been defeated?"
"Thunder Base has the largest population and the most abundant supplies. If Thunder Base is destroyed, how long can our Hope Base hold out?"
“The land cannot grow food, and hydroponics consumes huge amounts of resources and the yield is insufficient, which is far from enough to meet the needs of the 300,000 people in the base.”
Problems arose one after another, causing widespread anxiety among the top management.
Liao Yu remained unfazed and slammed his hand on the table. "You are all leaders of various departments in the Hope Base, the hope and pillar of the 300,000 people in the base. Before disaster even strikes, you're already throwing yourselves into disarray. Do you have any semblance of leadership?"
"We don't have it, only you do."
Unable to answer, Shen Fei muttered to herself, her mind racing with unspoken thoughts.
For over a year, Liao Yu had tolerated Shen Fei. For over three hundred days and nights, Liao Yu had suppressed his hatred and rage, tormented by his own guilt for the sake of the 300,000 lives at the Hope Base, and painstakingly endured Shen Fei. Shen Fei kept walking into the line of fire; if Liao Yu didn't teach him a lesson, he'd be a spineless coward.
"Wait a little longer, just a little longer and it will be fine."
Liao Yu's suggestion sparked a lively discussion among the participants.
Three hours later, everyone dragged their tired bodies home to their respective mothers.
When Liao Yu returned to the Liao family home, Liao Kongmin was playing Dou Dizhu (a card game) with Old Master Liao and Ji Xiaoxiao.
“Four fours, a bomb,” Liao Kongmin said triumphantly.
"Just a regular bomb, nothing special. Watch this."
Ji Xiaoxiao straightened her face, stood up and threw down two cards, "Ace of Spades. Hahaha... Sorry, I won again, pay up."
The so-called money is just beautifully packaged milk candy.
Ji Xiaoxiao held a small bag of milk candy, smiling from ear to ear.
"Sister, you're cheating! Why is it that you always get the King and Queen in your hands?"
"I just had good luck!" Judging from his tone, it's as if he's openly admitting his guilt, saying, "I cheated, so come and get the evidence if you dare."
"Xiao Qiong, you're so mean! Can't you just let me have a few rounds because I'm old and have a bad heart?" Old Master Liao said pitifully.
"No way." Ji Xiaoxiao directly refused Old Master Liao.
Punching the Nanshan Nursing Home and kicking the Beihai Kindergarten—that's Ji Xiaoxiao's fun.
The three of them were making a ruckus, seemingly oblivious to the tired figure behind them.
"Grandpa, Xiaobao, Xiaoqiong, I'm back."
Liao Yu walked in with a smile.
The sky was dim, but the room was brightly lit, making Liao Yu feel at ease and warm.
"Dad, you're back! I missed you so much!" Liao Kongmin ran over quickly and jumped up to greet Liao Yu. Liao Yu remained calm and caught Liao Kongmin steadily.
Grandpa Liao stood up excitedly, then turned to Ji Xiaoxiao awkwardly and said, "Xiaoqiong, do you still have any chicken soup? This old man wants to have a sip."
Ji Xiaoxiao gave Liao Yu a wink, "Look, your grandpa is making me suffer again because of you."
Liao Yu smiled apologetically.
"Xiao Qiong?"
"Yes, yes, yes, I'll go make soup for your precious grandson right away."
"It's for me, not for that brat." Old Master Liao glanced at Liao Yu a few times, and seeing that Liao Yu didn't suspect anything, he sat down with a sense of relief.
Ji Xiaoxiao shook her head with amusement, then turned and went into the kitchen to make a bowl of soup for Liao Yu.
Because of Grandpa Liao's constant urging, the chicken soup was almost ready. Ji Xiaoxiao waited for nearly twenty minutes, and the delicious-looking chicken soup was freshly served.
After a long and tiring day outside, enjoying a bowl of hot soup at home is true happiness. Liao Yu squinted, feeling the hot soup slide down his throat and into his stomach, the warmth and comfort it brought all the way, a smile playing on his lips.
After a satisfying meal and a relaxing bath, Liao Yu changed his clothes and, feeling refreshed, knocked on the door of Old Master Liao's study.
"Come in."
Liao Yu walked in, where Grandpa Liao and Ji Xiaoxiao had been waiting for her for a long time.
"The situation is extremely bad now. Thunder Base, Divine Dragon Base and others have been destroyed and occupied by alien beasts one after another. I'm afraid our Hope Base will not be spared either," Liao Yu said worriedly.
Grandpa Liao sighed and said, "Your second uncle is in charge of the base's logistics. These past few days, he's been worried about food. There's not enough food, and before the alien beasts even attack, we'll starve to death."
The earth can no longer grow food. Is this God's will to destroy humankind?
Liao Yu, who was in charge of the entire Hope Base, was acutely aware of its internal and external troubles. The food problem was severe; the base's food reserves were only enough to supply everyone for a month. If the food problem wasn't resolved after a month, the cannibalistic situation would likely become uncontrollable.
"Xiao Qiong, can you help us?" Liao Yu stared intently at Ji Xiaoxiao.
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