Chapter 7

The cool sensation in his right hand had completely returned, and the ice spear still showed no signs of melting, which brought him some comfort. In the cafeteria, there was still gas in the gas cylinder. Li Chun found two cabbages, cut one in half, and took two packets of instant noodles, cooking the cabbage slices to make a pot of meal

Furthermore, Li Chunyuan had no reason to stay in this place any longer; he wanted to go out for a walk. Having killed Huang Laosan seemed to have unlocked a mental shackles, and this place was ultimately not where he belonged for long. The cool sensation in his hand was also telling him that perhaps there was a more exciting world outside

The large iron gate creaked open, and a group of soldiers rushed in, shouldering their rifles. After carefully surveying the surroundings, they then slung their weapons back over their shoulders

A female soldier emerged from the driver's seat at the front, and the soldiers saluted her one after another, indicating her high rank. She said a few words, and the soldiers nodded, beginning to scout around the entire factory.

In Huang Laosan's office, Li Chunyan found the keys to various rooms throughout the factory. She opened the warehouse and observed that there were two full grain silos, and one silo was more than half full. Although she did not know the exact amount of grain contained in these cylindrical silos, which were six to seven meters high, it was certainly not something Li Chunyan could consume in her lifetime, provided that the grain did not spoil

Li Chun thought for a moment that, regardless of the circumstances, she should not be in any danger. Moreover, this was also an opportunity for her to step outside. Therefore, she stood on the second floor and shouted at them: "Hey! What are you doing?"

The female soldier was taken aback: this person's palm was icy cold, their tone was frigid, and their manner was quite imposing. Could they be someone of significance?

"Just me alone," Li Chun replied.

Rising to his feet, Li Chunyuan shouted towards the woman outside, "I accept your terms; my grain can be requisitioned by you, and I will open the door for you."

Li Chun furrowed her brows in confusion: "It's been four or five days already, and the military system hasn't collapsed? Could it be that only our area has zombies, while the rest of the places do not?"

"Wait a moment." Li Chun thought for a moment and crouched behind the window, for he was afraid that the group of soldiers would not wait and would use their sniper rifles to take him out

This is a somewhat off-putting common phrase, which actually subtly places oneself in a higher position. This woman exhibits a serious bureaucratic demeanor! Li Chun secretly made an evaluation in her heart, slightly furrowing her brows, and went down from the office building to open the door for them

A sudden sound of a car engine came from the road outside, and Li Chun was momentarily taken aback. He then ran to the second floor of the office building and looked out through the window. A dark green military jeep was parked outside, with more than ten soldiers in uniform seated on it.

Being one of the crowd? It sounds beautiful, but in the realm of books, it is merely a game of words. Over there, the food is already insufficient; to truly become an ordinary member would surely lead to your demise, wouldn't it? It is simply a case of empty-handedly catching a white wolf. Li Chunyuan cursed inwardly and coldly said: "Comrade, you can't possibly be a political commissar, can you? You are so good at deceiving people. I do not ask for much; I only request to receive the same treatment as you when I arrive at that gathering area. What do you think?"

Nutritional components are not likely to pose problems within a few months, but afterwards... However, with a large population, there is strength in numbers. Moreover, it is currently winter, and by the time summer and autumn arrive next year when the fruits are ripe, everything should be resolved smoothly

That night, I had another meal of instant noodles, and the instant noodles were finished. The next day, Li Chunyuan had no choice but to cook the small amount of wheat he had brought, adding some seasoning to eat, with no other options available. He continued this for two or three days, and Li Chunyuan began to feel that something was wrong. Relying solely on wheat would surely lead to a deficiency in nutrition in the future, and he feared he might suffer from scurvy or something similar. Moreover, the little water he had stored was also running low, and it seemed he had fallen into a dilemma once again. He continued this for two or three days, and Li Chunyuan began to feel that something was wrong. Relying solely on wheat would surely lead to a deficiency in nutrition in the future, and he feared he might suffer from scurvy or something similar. Moreover, the little water he had stored was also running low, and it seemed he had fallen into a dilemma once again

Li Chunyuandao: "I am the factory director here. Can your military still communicate with each other? Can the government still organize?"

The soldiers instantly raised their guns, aiming at Li Chunyuan. The woman spoke in a sharp voice, responding: "We are soldiers of the Third Military District, who are you?"

The woman nodded gently with satisfaction: "Comrade, you have made a wise choice"

The female soldier extended her hand and said, "Comrade, hello, I am Zheng Li, the political commissar of the 8th Regiment of the 1st Division dispatched by the 3rd Military District to City A. Thank you very much for your support." Li Chunyuan reached out and shook her hand, saying, "Hello, I am Li Chunyuan"

The woman exclaimed, "No problem, you will be treated as one of us."

"Did you not say that it is all due to your lack of effort?" Li Chun's expression remained unchanged.

Looking at the group of unfriendly newcomers outside, Li Chun let out a breath: At this point, there is no longer any choice left for oneself; to volunteer may at least secure temporary sustenance, while to refuse will lead to bloodshed within five steps

"Expropriation?" Li Chun asked in response, "Will my normal life be guaranteed after the expropriation?"

Then there will be no problem. You must trust the organization; it will not be ungrateful. After your food is requisitioned, you will certainly not be treated poorly. How about this: if you are not at ease, you can eat and drink with me, and we will have the same treatment. What do you think?" The woman's voice was still sharp and thin, indicating that it was a natural tone.

Li Chun said coldly: "Is it the virus you released?"

Twenty or thirty zombies surrounded the open-top truck, encircling it completely. These dozens of zombies were the same group that Li Chunyan had lured out. The soldiers, well-trained, unfastened their guns from their backs and stood on the truck, using the bayonets on their rifles to stab the heads of those zombies with ease. In a short while, they eliminated those ordinary zombies.

The soldiers nearby and Zheng Li all laughed: This person is really quite stubborn

Looking at the dilapidated corpse, Li Chunyuan lost all interest and returned to the guard room, lying down on the bed once more. There were no regrets or remorse in his mind; he had finally completed the last task for his parents.

Upon waking from a deep sleep, the sky was bright. Li Chun pulled back the curtains, and the sunlight was blinding, yet his heart finally felt at ease.

Zheng Li was astonished: "Of course not, how could you think that?"

She is quite accustomed to being a political commissar, and her speech is exceptionally smooth: "So it turns out to be Comrade Xiao Li. Now that there are such significant issues, everyone is having a hard time. I feel ashamed to say that this is all due to our inadequate work, which has caused suffering for the people."

Li Chunyuan was also observing her, his physique strong and robust, indeed resembling that of a soldier. His skin was healthy, and although his appearance was average, it carried a striking presence. Judging solely by these traits, he was a commendable soldier. However, his slightly splayed stance and the way he held his arms indicated that he was an officer with a hint of vanity and a touch of power, which cannot be summarized in a single statement

After finishing this meal, Li Chun stepped onto the second floor of the office building. With little effort, he simply used his voice to lure away the remaining zombies, finally transforming this factory into a sanctuary free of any zombies and enemies

At that moment, the female military talent, who appeared to be a leader, slowly walked into the factory behind her. She scrutinized Li Chunyuan from head to toe, somewhat surprised. The person before her was caught between youth and adolescence, with a cold and decisive gaze, clearly possessing a certain fierceness and the demeanor of a factory director. However, the face was delicate, evidently still bearing the traces of youth typical of someone around twenty years old, indicating that he was quite young.

From this moment on, there will be no more regrets. Li Chunyuan closed his eyes, yet he could not fall asleep at all; his stomach was rumbling. He got up and, in the dark, found the half box of instant noodles and felt around, discovering there were six packets left. He took out two packets and ate them dry, and as drowsiness washed over him, Li Chunyuan fell asleep again

So, the question arises, is it still necessary to go to the gathering area? It is relatively easy to persist alone until next year, but that gathering area has at least over 1,000 people, right? How much food supply is needed daily? Not to mention this winter, even with Li Chunyuan's food reserves, it would be remarkable to survive for two months.

The woman listened carefully and replied, "The military is barely managing; we are the troops assigned to oversee this city. The government has long since collapsed, and now the gathering areas in this city are under military control and distribution. You need to open your door; our gathering area is short on food and we must requisition your supplies."

The woman thought for a moment: "Are you the only one in this factory?"

What should we do next? Being trapped in this place certainly leaves no way out. Not to mention the issue of water resources, the nutrition is so monotonous that anyone would find it unbearable. But is that so-called gathering area any better? Can it provide the necessary nutrients for people?