Due to the activation of the heating system, all the survivors living in the high-tech zone seemed to have rekindled their hope of survival and gradually became united with each other. Everyone shared food and water with each other, although the food they received was not much. the difference.
But they no longer only care about themselves and don't care about the life and death of others as before. Those who once just wanted to lie down actually took the initiative to go to the safe house to ask to see if they could do anything and dedicate their lives to the survival of mankind. A small effort.
Everything is moving in a good direction, there is no cold, there are no attacks from mutants and mutant beasts, there is food to eat, water to drink, and a harbor that can shelter from wind and rain, making the entire Hi-tech Zone happy.
In fact, this is indeed the case. There has been no trouble in Hubei City for a long time, and everyone's life has become very dull.
In the past, this kind of life might have been called just eating and waiting to die without thinking about progress, but now, the duller it is, the safer it is.
Except for the three people who entered the ancient tomb that day, no one knew about that ancient legend and the cruel and terrifying Queen Oto, and no one mentioned it again.
However, some survivors who had been hiding in various hiding places in Hubei City and never showed up finally could not withstand the severe cold under the glacial season. They left their hiding places one after another and came to the Hi-tech Zone one after another, asking for shelter.
Wu Jun is the busiest person during this period. He is responsible for almost all major and minor matters in the Hi-tech Zone. In addition to his fixed work, he is also responsible for reviewing the survivors who come to the door one after another every day to avoid recruiting some bad apples. .
The Logistics Department was placing newly admitted survivors in various communities in the Hi-tech Zone almost every day. In the end, even the various hotels, restaurants, shops, etc. in the zone were almost full.
...
safe house.
Public restaurant.
After work, Xu Qing slowly walked in with an assistant, picked a few side dishes, grabbed a plate of rice, and found a seat to sit down.
In the last days, being able to eat such food is unprecedented.
"Have you heard? The Logistics Department seems to have stopped accepting new survivors recently."
"Yes, if this continues, I'm afraid the plug won't even be able to fit in."
"With so many people coming in, who knows if the remaining supplies will be enough? With so many people, what will happen once the supplies are used up?"
As soon as she sat down, Xu Qing heard a table of people not far away discussing quietly.
Since there are more and more workers in various fields in the safe house, this public restaurant has been opened in the building. All meals are provided in limited quantities. At every meal time, many people come here to eat.
Xu Qing looked up, hesitated, and said nothing.
She has been busy with training classes recently and doesn't have much time all day long, but she has also heard a lot of such rumors.
"It seems that Team Wu has been having a headache recently because of this incident. He originally wanted to stop accepting new people, but a hole has been opened in the past. Those who were turned away felt that they were being treated differently. I heard that many people Everyone started complaining, and they stayed on the outskirts of the High-tech Zone and refused to leave."
"I heard that some people froze to death on the roadside because of this?"
"Who says it's not the case? If we don't save them, they will definitely not be able to survive. But if we save everyone, then we may be the ones who die."
The discussion continued, with a trace of indifference revealed in the words.
"Eat, just eat. Don't talk about what you have or don't have. The people above will handle it themselves. It's not your turn to worry about it!"
Xu Qing frowned, looked at those people and said coldly.
Hearing the words, those people immediately showed dissatisfied expressions and turned to look at Xu Qing, ready to refute, but as soon as they turned around, they froze in place.
"It turns out to be Miss Xu..."
"Okay, let's not talk anymore. Sorry for disturbing Miss Xu's meal."
Several people recognized Xu Qing at a glance and hurriedly put on their smiles and said apologetically.
In the safe house, everyone knew that the relationship between Xu Qing and Duan Mufeng was unusual. There were rumors behind the scenes, but they were just hearsay rumors.
Once a person's life is too stable, he will become very concerned about some things that have nothing to do with him, and he will talk about them when they have nothing to do.
Xu Qing ignored those people and continued to eat lunch with her head down.
She also heard about the suspension of accepting survivors in the High-tech Zone, and she was helpless about this, although she hoped that every survivor would have a place to stay and not die on the streets.
But it's easier said than done. Those people are right. No one knows how long the supplies in the underground warehouse of the safe house will last.
She just didn't want too many rumors to spread and cause panic, causing further trouble in the situation that was finally maintained.
In fact, she had also imagined that if her parents were still alive, they would be among the survivors who came to visit them. If that was the case, she was willing to do everything possible to reunite with them.
"Quick, quick, quick! Team Wu ordered the high-tech zone to be sealed off. I heard that someone is making trouble, and it seems like they are starting to fight!"
"Really? Go and have a look!"
At this moment, several people were talking at the door of the restaurant and hurried to watch the excitement.
The people sitting at the table not far away also hurriedly left their seats and quickly left the restaurant.
Xu Qing hesitated, put down the chopsticks in her hand, and quickly walked towards the door.
I really can’t help but think, what are you afraid of?
Monitoring room on the top floor.
Xu Qing stood quietly in front of the surveillance screen, watching the survivors who were blocked outside the fortifications arguing with the Tianlong Guards guarding the inspection booth. It seemed that they were arguing fiercely.
Wu Jun was also in the picture, seemingly trying his best to explain the reasons and persuade those people to stay calm.
But those survivors whose emotions had reached the edge of collapse seemed to be unable to listen at all. They were getting more and more excited and were about to force their way into the card.
Looking at those people, Xu Qing sighed helplessly. She saw the ragged clothes on those people, as well as their hands and cheeks that were red from the cold. Some people were so hungry that they couldn't even walk, so they could only talk to each other. They were supported, and some even lay down directly on the cold ground.
However, at this moment, Xu Qing's helpless eyes suddenly flashed with shock, and then she couldn't help but widen her eyes, staring carefully at a slightly embarrassed girl in the picture, her lips couldn't help but tremble.
"Sun Li?!"
After the shock, Xu Qing couldn't help blurting out a name, and her mood suddenly became excited.
"Are there any acquaintances of Miss Xu in there?"
A Tianlong Guard sitting in front of the monitor turned his head to look at Xu Qing and asked hesitantly.
"That's my classmate! We live in the same neighborhood as me!"
Xu Qing dropped a word and rushed out the door without any further hesitation.
Dad, Mom, are you still alive?
This was the voice that echoed in Xu Qing's mind while running.
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Outskirts of the High-tech Zone.
"Don't get excited, everyone! We have tried our best, but we really can't accept you anymore."
"If you force your way in, I won't be able to help you if something happens!"
Wu Jun stood by the fortifications and shouted a reminder to the excited crowd outside.
He didn't want it to eventually turn into a battle between the survivors and the Tianlong Guard, otherwise once it got bigger, there would be no way to end it later, and the person who started the trouble would have to pay the price for his actions.
Even if he doesn't take action, someone will.
"Why can others go in but we can't!"
"We haven't had a full meal for a long time. We have even rummaged through the trash cans in the city and gnawed away the bark of the trees. If this continues, all of us will die!"
A girl in bank work clothes looked at Wu Jun in despair and spoke loudly. Her eyes were red, her lips were full of cracks, and she looked very haggard.
"I'm sorry, I really can't help you."
Wu Jun shook his head helplessly and sighed.
"You are too cruel! Are you going to die without saving me?!"
"In this case, let's just die here! No one will care about us anyway!"
The girl roared with a cry in her voice.
Hearing the girl's instigation, the surrounding survivors became even more excited and crowded towards the entrance. Several Tianlong Guards held guns in their hands and did not know what to do for a while.
Shooting survivors is the last thing they want to see.
"Miss Xu! What are you doing?! You can't go out!"
"Step aside!"
At this moment, a quarrel came from behind.
Wu Jun frowned, turned around and saw Xu Qing breaking through the blockade and rushing over quickly...
