The windfall caused a stir among people of all ages.
Nobody considered what would happen if the people hiding the supplies were discovered.
Imagine someone in middle age whose company goes bankrupt, leaving them with millions in debt, whose parents are frail and elderly, whose wife is seriously ill and hospitalized, whose children are still in school, and burdened by mountains of debt including retirement expenses, medical expenses, tuition fees, mortgage payments, and car loans.
Tell him that it belongs to someone else and he can't take it.
He'd never listen to you!
When you're on the edge of a cliff, it's already difficult enough to manage the present moment well; how can you think about anything else?
Danger and the like are not even considered.
As the old saying goes, the bold get rich, and the timid starve.
Di Fei and Chen Hao were skilled; they lowered themselves down the rope and went to check inside the cave first. When they came up, their voices changed with joy.
"There are so many things, weapons, ammunition, food, and supplies, quite a lot."
Everyone was desperately poor, and suddenly a windfall of money fell into their laps, making them so happy they forgot themselves.
"Quick, quick, ropes! Send a few more people down to hoist everything up."
The festivities lasted all day, with each family receiving a generous share of the spoils, and everyone's face beaming with long-lost smiles.
Guo Qi and He Xiao were clearly more interested in weapons and ammunition.
Weapons are the guarantee of survival; the gun barrel is the backbone.
If you don't stand firm, you can't protect even the most abundant resources.
With each item he saw, He Xiao muttered to himself, "I have this shotgun in my armory, I have this rifle in my armory, and this grenade is the same as the one I bought..."
As I looked at it, I couldn't help but feel that everything inside was prepared to his liking.
Someone exclaimed, "Assault boats, assault boats, and rubber boats, there are several of them!"
In the past, when people went out to sea, they used homemade wooden boats, which were extremely unsafe.
Every time they went out to sea, everyone was on tenterhooks, and there was no guarantee of a successful voyage. They all dreamed of owning a good ship.
He laid down his weapon and squeezed into the crowd.
Several young men were figuring out how to use the inflatable boat.
He Xiao's eyes were drawn to the brand on the assault boat. He recognized the assault boat; he had one in his inventory. It was ranked among the top three in the world, resistant to cuts and stabs, and could be inflated in just half a minute. Its speed was comparable to that of military assault boats, and it cost him over 100,000 yuan.
Looking at the rubber boats again, they look familiar. Although they are not as convenient as assault boats, they have the advantage of being able to be propelled by manpower when gasoline and diesel are scarce.
Everyone was talking at once, discussing how to use rubber boats and speedboats to bring back more food.
"Forget about assault boats. Diesel fuel is expensive. We should use our best resources where they matter most."
Guo Qi poured a bucket of cold water on everyone's enthusiasm for the assault boats.
He possessed natural leadership qualities and enjoyed immense prestige among the crowd; when the leader spoke, no one dared to object.
If they don't allow the use of assault boats, there are still rubber boats, so let's divert our enthusiasm.
He Xiao felt a strange feeling, but he didn't know where the strangeness came from.
Guo Qi leaned closer to He Xiao, "Let's do a tally first, then distribute the spoils. There's a long road ahead, we need a plan, don't just distribute everything..."
Unbeknownst to them, one was the master and the other the servant, their positions clearly defined.
The supplies stored in the cave were less than one-tenth, no, one-fifth, of He Xiao's reserves. The other half was taken by Professor Jin, and Zuo Ling didn't want to take on all of Professor Jin's debts herself.
He silently planned to pay back the rest when he had the chance.
In the days that followed, Guo Qi demonstrated exceptional organizational and leadership skills.
When Zuo Ling saw them moving and transporting stones, he thought they were building stone houses, but later he learned that they were building defensive fortifications.
Guo Qi had the women take care of the children and do chores such as gathering firewood, cooking, and washing clothes.
Some men built defenses, while others went out to sea to fish or search for usable supplies.
People would pickle any leftover fish and shrimp into dried fish or dried shrimp, or make fish sauce or shrimp sauce.
Living by the sea, everyone learned to make salt using ancient methods. The salt was bitter and not tasty, but no one complained; it was good enough to have something to eat.
With the rubber boats, the men would occasionally bring back seafood such as kelp and sea lettuce.
The quantity wasn't large, but it still enriched everyone's food options, giving everyone a sense of hope for the future.
After things stabilized somewhat, Guo Qi arranged for two hours each day to lead everyone in physical training and teach them some basic combat skills.
They also explain how to use various weapons and ammunition, and everyone, from children to the elderly, learns very seriously.
Guo Qi was a talented general, while He Xiao was in charge of logistics. One controlled the overall direction, while the other controlled the details. The key was financial power.
The supplies inside the cave were not all distributed; half was left, and each person received their share based on their contribution points.
He Xiao devised a very detailed method for obtaining contribution points, which was based on hard work and no one was exempt.
Pei Nansheng and Xiao Hao joined their ranks and, thanks to their outstanding skills, earned the position of coach.
Xiao Hao teaches the small class, and Pei Nansheng teaches the large class.
Although there are only 6 children in the small class, Xiao Hao teaches seriously and has the demeanor of a little coach.
Every time I go home, I have to report to my sister which child is doing well in school, which child is making the fastest progress, and who is so-and-so that I can't seem to learn no matter how I try...
A different kind of color is added to a monotonous life.
Zuo Ling was the only one left at home with nothing to do. At first, she didn't think much of it, but as time went on, she started to feel out of place and started looking for something to do.
"Slow down, slow down, be careful, be careful..."
Seven or eight big men were carefully carrying a large rock, about to place it on a higher ground.
Suddenly, the air became still, and a female voice came: "I'll do it."
Everyone turned around and saw Zuo Ling carrying the stone, looking relaxed.
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