usatvline Chapter 425
Chapter 425
While eating, Xiaoliu and Sangzi couldn't help but ask about the specific situation of the J City base.
Qi Mingyu briefly explained the base's operating model: "Our base is basically the same as before the apocalypse, distributing products based on more work, more pay, and less work, less pay. We strive to create as many job opportunities as possible for the base residents, allowing them to support themselves and their families with their wages and maintain stability. For impoverished households, women, children, and the elderly, the base distributes free relief food, which is distributed on a per-person, per-day basis. Currently, the base has a dedicated food processing plant, planting areas, breeding areas, a mushroom cultivation base, and a fishing team to ensure basic food supplies... In addition, there is a logistics department that ensures base safety and the supply of water, electricity, and heating..."
"You even have a hospital!" Xiaoliu said enviously.
"The base also has a dedicated security team and defensive fortifications, so safety is guaranteed. Of course, in the apocalypse, there's no such thing as absolute safety anywhere."
Xiaoliu and Sangzi were very much looking forward to the abundant supplies and stable order at the J City base. They exchanged glances, and Xiaoliu spoke first, rubbing his hands and asking somewhat embarrassedly, "Captain, do you think we can stay this time with so many of us?"
Sangzi also nodded, with anticipation in his eyes.
The Zhou family members looked at each other and did not express their opinions immediately.
Tao Zheng was more cautious. "Captain, what does the base have in mind for us?"
Qi Mingyu shook his head. "No final decision has been made yet. The base is still discussing it. I will do my best to coordinate and try to get everyone to stay."
He paused, then added, "Personally, of course, I hope you can all stay and end your wandering lives. However, the base also has its concerns."
From his own perspective, he really hopes that his former leaders and teammates can end their wandering lives in the apocalypse and live a stable and peaceful life.
But from the base's perspective, their concerns are understandable. The disintegration of the capital base serves as a cautionary tale.
There must not be two forces in one base.
The atmosphere was tense for a moment.
Seeing this, Zhong Tiyun quickly changed the subject, took out a bottle of Moutai liquor and poured a glass for everyone.
"Come on, come on, don't think about those troubles! It's a rare occasion for us to get together today, let's have a drink!"
The three of them wanted to refuse at first, but Qi Mingyu smiled and said, "It's okay. I've already told the soldiers at the gate. If you're drunk today, you can stay here and go back tomorrow."
The three of them finally felt relieved and raised their glasses to drink.
As the glasses clinked, the atmosphere gradually became lively again.
After dinner, at the request of Tao Zheng, Xiaoliu and Sangzi, Qi Mingyu took them to visit the structure of the third floor of the villa, and also went to the terrace and bedroom to see the planting and breeding areas.
Qi Mingyu pushed open the door to the second-floor terrace, and what came into view was a lush green planting area.
Neat rows of shelves are planted with various vegetables, and the green leaves look vibrant under the lights.
"This is the planting area," Qi Mingyu explained. "After the apocalypse, we created these spaces on the terrace and in one of the bedrooms to try to be self-sufficient."
Xiaoliu reached out and touched a tender green leaf, amazed. "Captain, this is amazing! Where did you learn this planting technique?"
Qi Mingyu smiled and said, "My mother-in-law's family runs a vegetable greenhouse and is very good at growing vegetables. When you settle down, if you also want to grow vegetables, let my mother-in-law give you some training."
"That's great!" Sangzi nodded, looking around at the lush green world that was completely different from the icy world outside. "I never thought so many things could be grown on this small terrace."
Then it’s no wonder that there was such a sumptuous meal just now.
Sangzi saw some LED lights hanging on the wall, and the lights were turned on during the day.
He asked in confusion, "What are these lights?"
Qi Mingyu explained: "This is an artificial light source, used to supplement the light. In winter, there is not enough sunlight, and the plants tend to grow poorly, so we use lamps to supplement the light."
Tao Zheng nodded approvingly: "This is truly self-sufficient."
They came to the breeding area in the bedroom again.
A few shiny chickens were leisurely pecking at their food in a cage, and next to them were several egg trays filled with fresh eggs. In the corner, a few geese were also pacing in their cages, occasionally making a few noises.
"The place is small, the weather is cold, and we can't ventilate it often. We raise a relatively small number of chickens and geese, which is enough to ensure a regular supply of eggs for the family. Occasionally, we kill a rooster to satisfy our cravings."
Although they had just eaten, Xiaoliu and the others felt their mouths watering again after hearing this.
They saw several solar panels neatly arranged in the corner of the room, with a gasoline generator next to them.
"Is this your way of solving the energy problem?" Tao Zheng asked with some surprise in his eyes.
"Yes, after the apocalypse, electricity and energy are big problems, so we made these devices ourselves, and they are barely enough." Qi Mingyu explained.
"What do you mean by 'barely enough'? After the apocalypse, those who can afford to use gasoline to generate electricity are all rich people!" Xiaoliu said sourly.
"He's not a rich man, but he owns a mine at home." Sangzi added.
Qi Mingyu warned them: "We are family, I won't hide anything from you, but when we go outside, all of this must be kept secret and not shared!"
"Boss, we know the seriousness of the matter." Tao Zheng and the other two made a serious assurance.
Xiaoliu looked around, jealousy almost overflowing from his face. "Captain, you're living a life of wonder ahead of time! No wonder you were so eager to leave the army and go home. It turns out there's such a wonderful place waiting for you."
After hearing this, Qi Mingyu just smiled faintly and did not respond.
He looked out the window and saw bright lights in the distance, which formed a sharp contrast with the warmth of the villa.
Tao Zheng walked to the window, his gaze cast towards the direction of his troops' garrison, and his tone was filled with emotion: "Captain, this villa is indeed nice, but what I envy even more is that your life here makes people feel... very stable."
Qi Mingyu nodded, his tone calm, "Yes, in the apocalypse, stability is more important than anything else. However, this stability is also achieved through everyone's hard work. Everyone in the base is fighting for survival, and we are no exception."
Tao Zheng nodded thoughtfully.
At night, Grandma Pang went to sleep in Zhou Shuwan and Qi Mingyu's room, and Mu Mu squeezed in with his parents.
If there is space, it is easy to add two more beds temporarily.
Tao Zheng and the others were not familiar with the Zhou family, so naturally they didn't notice the temporary addition of beds.
Tao Zheng and the other two rested in Grandma Pang and Mu Mu's bedroom.
After Grandma Pang fell asleep, Zhou Shuwan asked Qi Mingyu, "You took Tao Zheng and the others to visit our terrace and power generation equipment so carefully today. Is there some other intention?"