Apocalyptic Reincarnation: Start with a 30-million Bonus

Besides safety issues, there’s the problem of food. Let’s not talk about how much food we’ve stockpiled; the crops we’re growing above ground and in the basement alone are enough to sustain our team of over a hundred people.

After safety and food, comes the problem of energy. There is a large general store near the edge of Weng City.

Inside, there are also some stockpiles of coal and charcoal, as well as some leftover steel and cement, etc...

Most importantly, our main energy consumption still relies on solar power, apart from which, wind power is also available, and there are two small hydroelectric generators that are currently being utilized by the flowing water from Mountain Pond.

However, these two hydroelectric generators are rarely used, typically only during heavy rainstorms.

Solar, wind, hydro, and coal are essentially all included; thus, at the moment, there appears to be no major issue with our energy supplies.

...

Time whizzes by, and night falls.

Still under that large camphor tree, this tree that has lived for hundreds of years. Before the apocalypse, many locals used to place incense under this camphor tree while making offerings to the local land god.

A huge lantern is hanging from the Big Camphor Tree, illuminating the night sky over the base.

In the base, there are many solar-powered street lamps; especially near the wooded area, where at night, the refurbished cobblestone pathways are lit by lamps on both sides, blurring the surrounding trees, creating a park-like atmosphere.

Under the Big Camphor Tree.

The event held this time still follows Li Yu’s suggestion from last time, including fish, beef, various vegetables, and fruits.

Since there are more people now, a self-service style is adopted where everyone can grab what they want to eat and then cook it themselves.

Of course, peanuts are included.

With peanuts, naturally, alcohol is indispensable.

Initially, Li Yu had stockpiled several tons of alcohol, and now some has been consumed.

Generally, people seldom drink alcohol except during gatherings when everyone is allowed to drink.

To accommodate those on duty, tonight’s gathering is organized in shifts, divided into two groups, the first and second halves.

Second Uncle, who had always been on duty, had only attended one of these gatherings.

The temperature drops quickly at night, but thanks to the roaring fire, the crowd doesn’t feel too cold.

Just the occasional evening breeze brings a chill.

Li Yu watches everyone’s faces illuminated by the firelight, sees Lao Xie drinking, sees Xiao Wu competing in strength with Dapao, sees Lao Lv helping his daughter to cook food.

Li Yu walks to the center, coughs twice.

Upon hearing Li Yu’s cough, everyone puts down what they are doing and listens attentively to him.

It quietens down.

Li Yu smiles and says, ”It’s been a long time since we’ve had a banquet. Today’s banquet mainly serves three purposes. First, to welcome Captain Lv and his team who have actually been here for some time, but we’ve never had the chance to hold this welcome event.”

”Second, everyone has been working hard recently. Now take a good break, and later we will have some fun activities where you can participate and win some small prizes.”

”Third, I hope everyone will live well and guard the base diligently. We, the people here, are now like a big family in this apocalyptic world, and I hope we can continue to stand united! Only then can we keep moving forward.”

After a few sentences, Li Yu stops speaking. He’s not usually one for making speeches, but often people can sense his attitude through his actions.

Cheering and thanks come from below.

”Alright.”

”Okay.”

”Thank you, Director Li.

”Thank you, Brother Li.”

...

After Li Yu finished speaking, Captain Lv thought for a moment and had Shang Xue’er, the only female team member, bring her daughter.

He also stepped forward.

Captain Lv’s expression was somewhat stern, yet his eyes were filled with sincerity:

”We are truly grateful to Director Li and all of you. For accepting us, for helping us during our most difficult times, for saving us, and even for avenging our grievances. For this, we are very grateful to Director Li, and thankful to everyone.”

He bowed deeply after speaking.

Perhaps because the wound on his back hadn’t fully healed yet, his brow furrowed slightly as he bowed.

”You didn’t break your scabbed wound, did you?” Li Yuan, standing beside him, couldn’t help but ask.

Captain Lv lifted his head with a smile and then continued: ”As Director Li said, we are a big family now, Old Xu, Old Wu... all of us came from Jiefang City, and from now on, we will follow Director Li, we will all abide by the arrangements of Director Li...”

These words already marked a transfer of power, even though Third Uncle with Old Xu and others had gone to handle Harmony Garden before, it was practically recognized then.

But now, it’s officially recognized, the transfer of power has occurred, and this is very important.

Whether it’s Old Lv or Old Xu and others, they needed such explicit declaration.

Even for Song Min and others who joined before, it was the same.

In a base, there can only be one core leader; others can suggest and propose ideas, but the final decision can only be made by one person.

Especially in this post-apocalyptic world, the chaos of power can breed many troublesome issues.

Hearing what Old Lv said, Old Xu and others visibly relaxed.

Now leading them is Li Yu’s Third Uncle, which made the leadership more legitimate and authoritative.

...

In this joyful atmosphere, Old Lv, unable to drink due to his injuries, could only drink tea.

He accompanied Grandpa by playing chess; that night, all the people ate and drank as food supplies were plentiful, and Li Yu felt that a gathering should hold the essence of a festivity.

Therefore, in terms of food, everyone could basically eat whatever they wanted.

In this joyful atmosphere, the children were the happiest; they ran around the Big Camphor Tree, laughing and playing.

Since they were some distance from the perimeter wall, the sound here hardly carried outside the base.

Li Yu held several skewers of beef, strung with both lean and fat meat, and placed them on the charcoal grill. Under the roasting of the charcoal fire, the meat sizzled appealingly, its surface crackling, as drips of oil fell onto the charcoals and flamed more vigorously.

Soon, the skewers of beef were well-cooked, and Li Yu skillfully sprinkled some cumin and chili powder on it, handing two skewers to Yutong sitting beside him, as they chatted and ate the grilled meat, occasionally clinking their beer mugs.

The atmosphere was exceedingly harmonious.

Under the lush canopy of the Big Camphor Tree, everyone indulged in food and drink, as if all troubles had disappeared.

The happiness of the moment made them feel, even in a post-apocalyptic world, they could still live a nourished and leisurely life!

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