"Let's do it tomorrow. I'll go with you to dig the ditch first. It's getting late today. It's not good to work in the dark."
"Okay, whatever you say."
"Then I'm going back, I haven't eaten yet."
"Brother, you should stay home today if you're not busy." Jian Ning said, opening the door and walking into her yard. As soon as she entered, she smelled the rich aroma of food.
Upon entering the house, one could see that Aunt Wang was making pancakes in the kitchen. The oily pancakes were decorated with bright green scallions, making them look very appetizing.
"Xiao Ning is back? My pancakes will be ready soon. I'll also stir-fry some green pepper and potato shreds to wrap in the pancakes."
"Mom, I'm really hungry. This pancake looks delicious, I'll have one first." Jian Ning went to wash her hands, came back and took a freshly made pancake, not caring about the heat, and tore it apart with her hands and put it in her mouth.
They finished eating in no time, and were still a little hungry.
"We've grown too many scallions at home. We can't eat them all ourselves, so I was thinking that since Lingfeng isn't coming back, I could have him take some to the soldiers."
Those children are so pitiful, carrying such heavy burdens at such a young age. The base on the mountain just moved; there's definitely not enough vegetables for them.
"Mom, you have such a kind heart."
Jian Ning praised her and placed the plate of fried dough sticks on the dining table outside. Just as she finished setting it down, the door opened. Xiao Lingfeng walked in with a smile on his face.
"Why are you so happy? Is there some good news?"
"Yes, there really is. We received a letter from the capital. They said that the various bases are going to unite and plan to relocate and build several new cities. This way, the personnel are scattered and each goes their own way, which is not a long-term solution."
That's really good news.
Our country is vast and rich in resources, so we should start planning for this. But our shelter has just been built, so we're not going to have to move away anytime soon, are we? Jian Ning was actually a little reluctant to leave this place; it's quite comfortable here.
"No, this place can also be considered as a new city option. After all, the terrain here is good, and it is far from the earthquake zone. There are mountains and rivers, so we are not afraid of floods. If there is any danger, we can run to the mountains."
The goal is to gather all the survivors from other cities here.
I don't know how many people will come, but I estimate it will be at least tens of thousands if they gather together.
"We don't have enough houses here anymore. We'll have to build them from scratch. Those mud-brick houses are no longer usable; they can't withstand the mutated beasts and offer absolutely no defense."
"The weather is just right for working right now, not too hot or too cold. If you want the house to be sturdy, you can build a frame with stones and cement, and the inside can still be made of adobe bricks to save on materials."
Moreover, adobe houses are actually warmer than brick houses, but the mountain shelters definitely can't accommodate so many people. We need to continue expanding the space at the lower base.
"Yes, so the guild leader assigned me another task: to go out and collect useful materials for building houses."
As you know, I'm the only one with spatial abilities.
The roads are difficult to drive on now, and helicopters can't transport much cargo. My human-shaped storage space is the easiest and cheapest way to find supplies. Honey, will you come with me?
"Your boss just lets you get away with all this. Aren't you afraid he'll fleece you one day? Fine, I'll join you. Even if we're building houses for 10,000 people, that's a lot of stuff."
"It's alright, we'll search slowly. Let's just think of it as traveling the world. Although the country is in ruins now, maybe we can still find a place that hasn't been affected by the disaster."
Moreover, the building materials should be relatively easy to obtain; if all else fails, we can demolish a few buildings. The only problem is that the cement clumps together when it gets wet; in that case, we'll have to go up the mountain to mine and make our own.
"Let's look around and find some skilled craftsmen, not just for cement. We'll be building a new city, and we'll be short of talent in every area."
Although Jian Ning felt that now was not the best time to build a new city, the higher-ups had already made this arrangement, so what power did she, a mere commoner, have to object?
Besides, with so many people arriving all at once, there really isn't anywhere to stay. Building houses is essential; otherwise, not only will it be hot in the summer, but in the winter, without any place to keep warm, they'll all freeze to death.
"Lingfeng, you're such a rascal. I was just talking to Xiaoning about you, and here you are!"
"Come and eat quickly. Help me tie up all the scallions in a bit; you can take them to the canteen tomorrow." Aunt Wang came out of the kitchen carrying a plate of stir-fried shredded potatoes.
"Okay, I understand." Xiao Lingfeng agreed and went to wash his hands. Jian Ning went into the bedroom and called Tian Tian out. The child was drawing by herself in the room. She was exceptionally sensible and well-behaved.
During dinner, Jian Ning thought about school again. She'd been busy killing the Gu worms these past few days, and probably Xiao Lingfeng and the others had long forgotten about it.
If she doesn't bring it up herself, she probably won't even remember.
So he put down his chopsticks and looked at Xiao Lingfeng seriously, asking...
"Ling Feng, has the group leader replied to the matter of Tian Tian's studies?"
"If the two of us go out to collect supplies, we don't know when we'll be back. How about we send someone to tutor Tian Tian privately?"
"I've been so busy these past few days. I'll talk to the commander tomorrow, but we're not home, so it's not really appropriate to bring an outsider in. How about you take a look at Dazhuang?"
How about letting him teach Tian Tian the first-grade textbook? He's over ten years old; teaching a child shouldn't be a problem for him."
"Oh right, how could I forget about Dazhuang? I'll go talk to him after we finish eating. He'll definitely agree. We won't use him for nothing; I'll pay him a salary using the base's points."
Jian Ning thought Xiao Lingfeng's idea was indeed good. It's just that she hadn't thought of Dazhuang at first. This child doesn't have much presence, but his character is still good. There's no need to worry about him leading Tiantian astray.
After finishing our meal, we went over and talked to Dazhuang. The boy immediately agreed. He's been helping Uncle Li tend the vegetable garden every day, and he doesn't have much else to do. He's just bored, and he admires Xiao Lingfeng even more, so he wants to join the army in the future.
Although I haven't had much contact with Tian Tian, I really like this little girl. Even though I agreed, I'm still a little nervous.
"Sister Ning, my education level isn't very high. What if I can't teach her well?"
"Don't worry, first grade is just addition and subtraction of tens digits. It also involves recognizing Chinese characters and memorizing some texts, which can be taught as long as you can read. It's too easy for you."
You can teach him for now. I have faith in you.
Jian Ning patted his shoulder twice and offered a few words of encouragement.
"Okay, since you trust me so much, Sister Ning, I will definitely teach you well."
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