However, facing Xiong Zhen's sudden kindness, instead of accepting it gratefully, Li Ming started to argue even more excitedly.
"It's impossible. The excavation project of the undersea tunnel can never be piled up simply with shovels and shovels. There are too many technical difficulties that need to be overcome. As long as there is a little oversight, the entire tunnel may seep water. Or even collapse..."
Seeing Li Ming chattering incessantly, Xiong Yan's gloomy face became even more ugly, so he simply turned his head away and stopped participating in this topic.
Upon seeing this, Qing Ling, who was leaning next to him, immediately clung to the man like a boneless vine, trying to smooth things over with a charming smile on his face.
】
"Okay, okay, it's not important how this tunnel came about. What's important is that now we have met a good person like Brother Xiong, and we don't have to worry anymore."
"But……"
The emotional Li Ming wanted to say something else, but what came his way was Qing Ling's eye knife.
A vague aura emerged from the woman's body, instantly putting tremendous pressure on him.
"yes……"
Squeezing out a word from his throat with difficulty, Li Ming shrank his body towards the guardrail, not daring to make any more noise.
However, Lu Yu, who was watching the excitement and did not mind the matter, became curious. He coughed lightly and picked up this topic that almost knocked over the friendship boat.
"Is it possible that it was built with the help of advanced technology from other countries? As far as I know, the longest undersea tunnel in the world seems to be more than 20 kilometers long..."
Everyone was silent for a while.
Xiong Yan and the thin monkey man had expressions of thinking on their faces at the same time, while Li Ming frowned and glanced weakly at Qing Ling.
Seeing that no one said a word, Lu Yu patted the rusty railing again and continued the topic on his own.
"However, judging from the international environment at the time, even if this kind of technology exists abroad, it is estimated that it will not be able to support China..."
"So what does brother Lu Yu mean?"
Qing Ling withdrew her gaze from Li Ming and asked in a rare normal tone.
"I was wondering, could it be that they used the advanced technology of aliens to create such a secret tunnel..."
As soon as these words came out, the only sound left on the human-powered rail car was the squeaking of the rocker. After a while, the crowd burst into laughter.
"Hahahaha, aliens, hahahaha..."
"Hey, mom, my stomach hurts when I laugh..."
"Did you, idiot, hit two bolts in your head when you were installing the exoskeleton..."
The crowd's ridicule did not stop. It was obvious that they did not believe that this tunnel was created by aliens, and even thought Lu Yu's guess was stupid.
Only Qing Ling and Li Ming had something strange flash in their eyes, and they looked away, wondering what they were thinking.
The journey of half an hour is neither short nor long.
After a slight collision, the human-powered rail car finally reached the end point - a dim platform also hung with tungsten lights.
However, compared with the unguarded one over there, the garrison strength here is obviously much larger. At first glance, there were five soldiers with live ammunition.
Seeing Xiong Zhen and other familiar faces coming off the rail car, the soldiers on duty didn't say much. They just asked a few questions and let everyone go.
Walking up the steps, everyone soon left the underground. Feeling the sea breeze blowing in their faces, the haze in Xiong Yan's heart seemed to dissipate a little. Like a bad tour guide, he began to introduce the rules of the warship island in a serious manner.
"According to the rules of Fengxian Shelter, you guys were found by me, and you will follow me, Xiong Zhi, from now on. Don't worry, you will never starve to death if you have a mouthful of food from me. We are currently on Battleship Island. The very center is also the main location where survivors live..."
Automatically ignoring the meaningless information, Lu Yu looked around.
The exit is located in an open space, and a barbed wire fence has been erected within five meters of the surrounding area. However, it is not completely closed. It seems that it is only an insurance measure and has not been actually put into use.
There were tents set up outside the barbed wire fence, and bonfires in twos and threes were scattered among them. It was not crowded, but it was definitely not empty.
Lu Yu discovered that many bonfires had pots on them, and white mist was floating out of them. It seemed that dinner was being prepared.
Although the survivors could not be said to be healthy, they were not sallow or skinny.
At least compared to the residents of the Siming Mountain Refuge, their condition is much better.
"Is it due to different management models..."
Silently muttering to himself, Lu Yu shifted his gaze to Xiong Yan again.
After the brief interaction before, and combined with the current environment, he was 100% sure that the other party was not an official subordinate soldier.
At best, he is just a survivor with stronger survivability than ordinary people, not even an enhancer.
If the management model of Simingshan Shelter is to forcibly restrict survivors who have no fighting ability to stay at home and not go out, then Fengxian Shelter encourages survivors to go out to make a living on their own, and the official only provides a relatively safe shelter.
The liberalization of obligations also brings about the expansion of rights.
That's why there is a ridiculous situation like Xiong Zan, who can easily bring survivors of unknown origins into the shelter, and the price is just to take care of the guards.
Soon, Xiong Zhu, who was leading the way, brought them to a bunch of tents.
"I've already paid the taxes you should pay. Pick two tents, which will be your temporary residence from now on. You can camp anywhere on the island, but don't go near the seaside. It's not peaceful there at night."
After saying this, Xiong Zhen crossed his arms and stepped aside, as if he wanted to see the reaction of Li Ming and others.
Because Lu Yu was still thinking about the management model of the two shelters, his reaction was a little slow and he didn't come back to his senses for a while.
Qing Ling, on the other hand, snorted and said coquettishly in a sweet voice.
"Hey Brother Xiong~~~ Are you going to leave us alone... We are new here, and we have a wounded person with us. Without your help, let alone choosing a location to set up a tent, I'm afraid we won't be able to do it tomorrow. Liang, I will be eaten with my skin and bones..."
"Look at what you said, we, Brother Xiong, don't mean this. We are afraid that we will be too proactive and annoy you, making you think that we are not good people..."
Another young man walked out from behind Xiong Zhen, stared at Qing Ling with a squinting look and said.
This man's name is Zhu Yunpeng. He is obviously skinny, but has a round and fleshy head, a flat nose and big ears. At first glance, he looks somewhat similar to Zhu Bajie, who has successfully lost weight.
"Brother Zhu really wronged my sister when he said that. It's too late for me to thank Brother Xiong for saving my life. How can I be bored with you? Brother Xiong, please help me..."
As she spoke, Qing Ling had already put her arm on Xiong Zhen's arm, twisting her waist and showing off her charming charm.
"Okay, okay, it's not that I don't want to help you, I'm just worried that the surrounding survivors will gossip about you, which will ruin your reputation..."
There was an evil thought in Xiong Yan's eyes, but there was a look of embarrassment on his face.
What a great person!
Faced with this malicious look, Qing Ling, a thousand-year-old fox, could not possibly not feel it, but she still pretended not to see it and continued her previous act of coquettishness.
"Hey~~~Brother Xiong~~~ No way, as long as you, Brother Xiong, are here, I will see who among the survivors dares to gossip! If anyone dares to say anything, I will tear his mouth apart!"
By the end of the conversation, Qing Ling looked like an angry cat.
Although he seemed extremely angry, in reality, Xiong Yan was almost drunk.
This woman is truly worthy of the words 'a beauty in the world'!
Not only is he considerate, but he is also so proactive in throwing himself into his arms!
"Hey~~~ I really can't tell, Xiaoqing, you are still a hero among girls. If you tear the mouths of those survivors, don't you think Brother Xiong will eat you first? Hahahaha..."
The thin monkey man suddenly said something and looked at Qing Ling with a half-smile.
His words were also full of teasing, and there was also a hint of disrespect.
After all, making such a large-scale joke with a strange woman whom you have just met would be regarded as teasing and harassment in some countries before the end of the world.
I thought Qing Ling would blush and retort, but the woman just smiled and responded.
"There's nothing to worry about. Brother Xiong saved my life, and I don't know how to repay him. If he doesn't dislike it, what does it matter about being his woman..."
As soon as the words were spoken, Brother Xiong's subordinates had lewd smiles on their faces, and they let out a long voice.
The thin monkey man didn't expect Qing Ling to be so frank. The smile froze on his face and he was so embarrassed that he didn't know what to say.
In fact, he also had thoughts about Qing Ling, but due to Brother Xiong's status in this small group, he couldn't express it clearly.
The original plan was to use verbal hints to make Qing Ling be wary of Xiong Yan, but now it was better, instead Yue Lao became the matchmaker between the two.
"Okay, okay, my brothers are good at everything, but they don't know how to talk and they like to make noises. I think so, you guys don't have to pick a location, just pitch your tent next to my tent. , it’s good to have someone to take care of you if anything happens.”
With that said, Xiong Zhen waved his hand and greeted his men.
"Brothers, what are you still doing? Help us set up the tent."
However, the men under his command did not move. They all looked at Qing Ling who was nestling next to Xiong Zhen with a wicked smile.
"Brother Xiong, I think there is no need to set up this tent. Just let Sister Qingling spend the night in your tent! Is that right? Hahaha..."
The laughter that was finally subdued rang out again. This time Qing Ling didn't say anything, but blushed shyly.
"Okay, what's the fuss about? Even if Xiaoqing is willing to sleep in my tent, what should I do if there are three more people? Is it possible for them to sleep in the open air? Come on, we will all be a family from now on, haha..."
