Chapter 223 The Poor Kid in the Apocalypse (53)
People who had just been cheering for the birth of a newborn looked up at the sky. This sky had been silent for far too long. Since the end of the world, not a single bird had flown in the sky, let alone anything else.
"Report!
Large areas of farmland and signs of habitation have been discovered below the outskirts of Dongfang City, suggesting the possibility of survivors.
There are still wheat straws burning in the fields for composting. At this point, there's no point in talking about protecting the environment. The experts who advocated and banned burning wheat straw are all dead. If they didn't compost like this, how would they grow crops?
The smoke rising from the farmland attracted the attention of those overhead, as did the helicopters flying overhead, which drew the attention of those at the base.
"Look! What's that?!"
"That, that's a helicopter?"
"My God, there really is a helicopter! Has it spotted us from outside?!"
"We're saved!"
After their basic needs for food and clothing were met, the people did try to leave Dongfang City and actively seek rescue. However, after trying, they were told that it was useless and they simply couldn't get out. No matter which way they went, it was as if there was a fog ahead, and they couldn't get out.
So people speculated whether people from the outside world were also unable to enter, and whether the whole world had become like this, or whether only their place had changed.
Unable to leave or enter, they could only guard this land and wait.
Fortunately, they got their wish!
"This must have been sent from outside; the barrier hidden on the edge of Dongfang City seems to have disappeared."
Shen Ci gazed at the sky and spoke slowly. She knew very well what this meant: humanity had escaped a catastrophe.
It ended faster than originally planned, with more survivors and even the birth of many new lives.
This disaster did not kill everyone in Dongfang City. They persevered and waited for rescue, and the fate of countless people was reversed.
"Chief, what should we do now?"
A person standing nearby asked, "A plane is coming from the sky. We don't know if it's friend or foe. The founder of Dawn Base is Shen Ci. Over this long period of time, they have come to wholeheartedly trust Shen Ci."
Under Shen Ci's wise leadership, Dawn Base has transformed from a desolate suburb into a large village. Initially, other forces resisted it, but as readily available supplies dwindled, more and more survivors voluntarily sought refuge there.
The number of residents in this place is increasing, and it is developing better and better. Now it is like a paradise, where people have no worries about food and drink, there is no danger, and it is peaceful and stable.
If an outsider accidentally wanders into this place, they might think they've stumbled upon a scenic spot in the countryside.
"What else can we do? We've received rescue, so of course we have to seize the opportunity."
Although the rescue arrived a little late, we can return to our former society, which is something to be happy about.
Those around him felt a sense of relief, thinking that their leader would maintain the status quo. They didn't know what they were thinking, but they were all a little nervous.
If they were the leaders here, they would be used to it and might not be willing to give up such a position and status.
"Quickly, call for help! The planes in the sky have spotted us."
Her mission was accomplished; she led the people to survive. Once contact with the outside world is established, the authorities will definitely send a large amount of manpower and resources to renovate and support Dongfang City.
Everything here will be restored soon—communication, information, everything will be restored to its pre-apocalyptic state as quickly as possible.
"Chief, it's a girl. Please give her a name!"
Without you, we certainly wouldn't be alive now; we would be dying in this apocalypse. Honestly, I am truly grateful to you.
You saved our family, and all of us.
At this moment, the father of the newborn child came out and said with tears in his eyes, "In such a cruel world where survival is not easy, I have actually had a child. This is a blessing from God, this is good fortune."
The arrival of the new life probably has a deeper meaning, marking the end of that catastrophe. God is really interesting, otherwise why would a helicopter arrive right after the child was born?
Everything happens for a reason, but human effort can make a difference, and destiny is always in our own hands.
"A helicopter arrived the moment your baby was born, so how about we name him Little Airplane?"
Someone nearby suggested that this was the first child born in the base, and her arrival was of great significance, coming amidst everyone's anticipation.
"It's good to call it Little Airplane!"
"A small machine will do."
The child's father was speechless. "This name sounds terrible for a girl. The chief should come up with a better one."
Shen Ci felt a mix of emotions. The way of Heaven was like fate, controlling everything invisibly.
"How is the dawn?"
The birth of this girl signifies the end of our dark ages and the arrival of dawn.
While we were unaware of this day, we groped our way forward in the dark, waiting for dawn to break.
What exactly did the apocalypse bring to everyone? Almost everyone present experienced life and death, witnessed their fellow human beings fall in front of them, and saw their fellow human beings turn into monsters.
If one day, your family and friends die in front of you, and then they turn into monsters and attack you, you will be heartbroken and terrified. You will survive by the skin of your teeth, but they will never come back to life.
The passing of one person is enough to bring a lifetime of sorrow to those who care, let alone the mass deaths of humanity in the end times.
"Great name! It means dawn!"
The baby was born, and the helicopter slowly descended. The rescue they had been waiting for had finally arrived. They had prayed countless times before this day came, but they had waited many years for this moment to finally arrive.
In the land not far from the base, many people will not have the chance to live to see this moment.
Some people are forever buried in the earth, while others live on forever in the memories of the survivors.
"Hello, I am an investigator from Beijing. Dongfang City was cut off from the outside world four years ago. What happened here?"
The people on the helicopter disembarked, and when they heard the inquiries from outsiders, many of them burst into tears. They thought that their hearts, which had long been hardened by the apocalypse, had softened again at this moment.
These words were like a tear gas canister; everyone present cried.
"Why are you only arriving now? If you had come sooner, my mother wouldn't have died."
"If it had happened earlier, I wouldn't be the only one left in my family."
"My puppy fought zombies to protect me and was bitten to death. I will never have a puppy again."
The pilot, who had just disembarked from the plane, was stunned to see this group of people suddenly burst into tears. What had happened here? What had that invisible barrier done to cut off all contact between this place and the outside world?
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