Rotting Land: Survive-Chapter 516 - 509: Sustainable Development (Part 1)
"Reporting to Mr. Liu, preparations are still underway. The main issue is the cars, they haven’t moved for months. He Lei requested major repairs, so it’s delayed quite a bit," Huang Yong truthfully informed, though his words carried a hint of reporting small matters.
To this, how could the "old fox" Liu Fugui not detect the underlying tone?
But as someone who always focuses on the bigger picture, he didn’t point it out and instead emphasized, "Safety issues definitely need to be thoroughly considered, but you also need a sense of time, understand?"
"Understood, Mr. Liu. I’ll urge my men and He Lei to finish the vehicle inspection and repairs as soon as possible and set off for the mission promptly."
"Hmm!" He nodded slightly, "By the way, how are things with the zombies outside now?" This question has always been Liu Fugui’s major concern. Over time, zombies around the detonation site have started to spread all over, so the factory has been seeing a daily increase in these creatures visiting.
Although Huang Yong was diligent, sending out men daily to eliminate zombies, they faced issues with insufficient manpower experience and psychological fear, resulting in four consecutive infections during zombie cleanups.
His brows furrowed suddenly, and Huang Yong sighed lightly, "Mr. Liu, the situation outside..."
Hesitating for a moment, Huang Yong finally decided against hiding the truth. After all, this concerned the factory’s survival. If the factory was there, he was there, but if it was destroyed, then he would be too...
"The situation outside isn’t great! The number of these creatures roaming back is increasing daily. If it continues like this, I’m afraid the factory will be surrounded sooner or later."
In response to Huang Yong’s reply, Liu Fugui didn’t show too much surprise. On the contrary, he was already aware, and the main reason he asked was to assess his confidant’s response.
The result satisfied him:
"Do you have any solutions then?"
This time, Huang Yong didn’t hesitate: "Mr. Liu, I’ve indeed thought of ways, but implementation is..."
"Feel free to speak!"
"Yes!" Huang Yong leaned forward, lowering his voice, "Mr. Liu, look at those old and infirm downstairs, they do nothing all day, yet we have to waste food to support them. Keeping such people who eat for nothing seems meaningless to me!"
"Explain clearly, what do you intend to do?"
"It’s simple. Since zombies can be attracted away by fireworks, we can also use human flesh to lure them away. We can do it like this..."
After hearing Huang Yong’s proposal, Liu Fugui silently stood up, then walked to the wine rack, picked up a bottle of fine red wine, and leisurely poured it into an exquisite goblet.
Once done pouring, Liu Fugui gently swirled the glass, then raised it high, facing the light outside the house, and said lightly, "Under this vast sky, red is still the most alluring! Alright, proceed according to your plan! However, one point, when executing, be cautious to pick reliable people, and tell them not to spread this matter. I don’t want disharmonious voices in the factory, understand?"
"Understood!" Huang Yong replied solemnly.
"Hmm, I have nothing else. You may leave."
After Huang Yong left the office, Liu Fugui returned to the sofa to sit down again, and his fingers rhythmically tapped on the glass’s surface, seemingly calculating something in his mind.
Many medication details were still being confirmed, so survivors were not in a hurry to conduct so-called trades.
However, planning ahead, while trades weren’t done, the base’s development and construction could never halt.
With winter approaching and some insights gained from previous travels, Xu Renjie gathered everyone together.
"Today’s gathering is mainly to discuss the subsequent development of the residence. I’ve considered it carefully; the villa’s geographical location is exceptional, overlooking everything, secluded, with a mountain forest behind for retreat, and a highway in front to advance. There’s only one main road to and from our villa, making defense and surveillance convenient. If we arrange it properly, it’s a promising survival location."
"Indeed, Old Xu is right. This place has advantages both for attack and defense, the living environment is decent, and space is ample. I also think it’s suitable for long-term stay. What do you think, Old Xu, do you have any ideas?"
Having wandered for so long, Zhao Yunhai really didn’t want to keep moving, hoping his group would settle here.
Xu Renjie naturally understood old Zhao’s intentions, and said, "Although the villa’s location is favorable, for long-term residence, we must ensure sustainable development. I’ve already negotiated with Liu Fugui, planning to exchange 60 liters of oil for a hen."
"What?" Hearing this exchange rate, Wang Qiang immediately retorted, "Old Xu, how can you do business like this, 60 liters for just one hen, isn’t that too much?"
Clearly, Wang Qiang’s concern echoed the thoughts of many present, but old Zhao held a different view. He smilingly retorted, "Is it really too much? I don’t think so!"
"Why?"
"Haha, Qiang, let me ask you, how many poultry have you seen along this journey?"
Shaking his head, Wang Qiang replied: "None!"
"And how many petrol stations have you seen?"
"This... they’re everywhere!"
"Hehe, that’s the point, petrol stations are there, you can get fuel anytime, but poultry? Even with more fuel, can you find them on your own? Certainly not, hence I believe Old Xu’s deal is not only reasonable, we should try more trades with Liu Fugui in the future."
With these words, the crowd had no objections.
"Well, since that’s the case, we’ll need to build a chicken coop ahead of time. Later, Lei Tong, you and the others will come with me to the mountain to chop wood."
"Yes, Captain!"
Upon hearing about chopping wood on the mountain, Lin Junfu, who had plans, immediately added: "Old Xu, I think we wasted a lot of rain water a few days ago. I suggest making some water storage tanks to increase our base’s water reserves."
"Hmm, that’s reasonable. We’ll chop more trees then."
"Old Xu, I also have a suggestion!" It was Tang Xiaoquan speaking, who, after some time of recovery and adjustment, was in much better spirits.
Seeing the young man actively proposing, Xu Renjie was naturally overjoyed.
Frankly speaking, during these days, he had been worrying about the young man’s mental state.
After all, the latter’s mind was indispensable to the team.
"Haha, go ahead, Xiao Tang, what is your suggestion?"
"Actually it’s nothing much, just Old Xu, earlier you mentioned sustainable development. I think to achieve this, we must become self-sufficient, at least not solely rely on external resources for survival."
"Oh?" Upon hearing this, Xu Renjie became interested. Straightening up, he eagerly asked, "Go ahead, tell me your thoughts?" (To be continued. If you enjoyed this work, feel free to vote for it on Qidian.com with recommendations or monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users can read at m.qidian.com.)
