381: Something happened to Lu Yu?

“As far as I know, there’s currently no material in the world that can withstand the impact of a meteorite…”

Before Zhu Xiaowu could finish his sentence, Xu Qianyao interrupted him.

“Just because you don’t know about it, doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist in the world.”

“Don’t ask about things you shouldn’t be prying into.”

“Just be glad you’re alive.”

He should be more observant, like Qian Yao!

Feeling that Xu Qianyao made sense, Zhu Xiaowu wisely stopped asking questions. Suddenly, he noticed something amiss.

Jiang Fei, standing in front of them, had a smooth, shiny head.

“Team Leader Jiang, where’s your hair?”

Jiang Fei was silent for a moment, then replied:

“Shaved it off. It’s cooler.”

Zhu Xiaowu didn’t understand: “Doesn’t the vehicle have air conditioning?”

This time, Su Liuyuan interrupted Zhu Xiaowu.

“Listen, let’s not ask.”

Can’t you see Team Leader Jiang is practically broken?

Zhu Xiaowu obediently shut his mouth.

It was better if he didn’t ask too much about Team Leader Jiang’s affairs.

He had a feeling that if he knew too much, he wouldn’t live long.

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After two days of rest, Xu Qianyao and the other two had recovered.

Driving back to the Base would be too slow, and Zhu Xiaowu and Yan Tianjie’s injuries needed urgent treatment, so Jiang Fei suggested:

“Lu Yu and I will go to the logistics warehouse in Yun City to get a plane, and we’ll fly back to the Base.”

Everyone agreed with Jiang Fei’s decision.

Su Liuyuan and the others stayed in the RV, while Jiang Fei and Lu Yu left.

Once they were out of sight, Jiang Fei retrieved a large official helicopter from the Supermarket warehouse and filled it with aviation fuel.

The few helicopters she owned were all small.

Including the pilot, they could only seat four people.

There were six of them in total; if they took two helicopters, it would be difficult for them to enter the Supermarket together if they encountered danger.

After putting drinking water and instant food in the helicopter, Jiang Fei and Lu Yu waited for a while before returning to the RV.

“Lu Yu, Liu Yuan, Qian Yao, you take them and Little Gray to the helicopter. I’ll find a place to hide the RV.”

“We can come back to retrieve it later if there’s an opportunity.”

Jiang Fei lied without batting an eyelid.

As soon as everyone left, she put the RV into the Supermarket.

After nearly half an hour of delay, Jiang Fei reunited with the team and boarded the helicopter.

Lu Yu piloted it, flying towards Yang City.

They were generally aware of the disasters in each province.

They avoided flying over areas with heavy snow, rain, or strong winds.

The next day.

At dawn.

They had just entered Luo Province, where Yang City is located, when they suddenly encountered a military patrol helicopter.

Behind the military helicopter were two fighter jets.

A strange voice came through the communicator on Jiang Fei’s aircraft.

“I am from the Sixth Unit of the Huaxia Air Force. Why do you have our country’s helicopter?”

Lu Yu replied: “We are the Newborn Squad, executing the Newborn Project, with Jiang Fei as the Chief Team Leader.”

“We encountered a meteorite attack in An Province and had no choice but to use an official aircraft to return.”

Upon hearing that they were their own people, the two fighter jets left, leaving only one patrol helicopter.

The pilot was very excited.

“I’ve heard of you all!”

“The Chairman and Director Ning formed a six-person squad specifically responsible for installing locators in logistics warehouses across various regions. This news has already spread throughout the Base.”

“Comrades! Welcome home!”

“Thank you, Comrade. Have a safe flight.”

Cutting off communication, Lu Yu piloted the aircraft towards Yang City.

A fine drizzle had begun to fall at some unknown time.

Lu Yu landed outside the entrance of the Land Base.

Months ago, when they drove out from here, the entrance had not yet been completed.

Now, nearly thirty entrances had been established, and like at the Sea Base, individual tin houses had been erected.

Staff members were assigned inside.

Jiang Fei pretended to rummage through a box, but in reality, she took out a one-piece transparent raincoat and a pass from the Supermarket.

“I’ll go find a staff member to borrow a vehicle to drive over, so you won’t have to get down and walk in the rain.”

With that, Jiang Fei put on her raincoat, got off the helicopter, and ran towards the nearest entrance.

At the same time, a staff member from inside the tin house came out with an umbrella.

The umbrella lifted slightly, revealing a bright smiling face.

“Fei Fei, long time no see, welcome home!”

“Wan Qing?!”

Jiang Fei looked at Zhou Wanqing, who was wearing a work uniform, in shock: “Why are you here?”

“I came to the Base half a year ago and happened to catch the entrance hiring staff, so I applied.”

“Not only did I pass the interview, but I also got an independent residence.”

“The moment you got off the helicopter, I recognized you!”

Zhou Wanqing’s voice abruptly stopped as she saw Jiang Fei’s bald head.

“Fei Fei, your hair…”

“Shaved it.” Not wanting to recall her former receding hairline, Jiang Fei changed the subject:

“Are there any buses at this entrance?”

“Someone from the Newborn Squad is injured and needs to be sent to the Hospital.”

Hearing this, Zhou Wanqing’s eyes lit up.

“Did Lu Yu get into trouble?”

Jiang Fei: “…Not him, it’s Xiao Wu and Tian Jie.”

Zhou Wanqing was a little disappointed.

She had been happy for nothing.

In the parking lot of the Land Base’s entrance, there were buses and commercial vehicles for transporting survivors.

With the help of a colleague, Zhou Wanqing drove two commercial vehicles and parked them next to the helicopter.

One vehicle would take Yan Tianjie and Zhu Xiaowu to the Sea Base’s Hospital for treatment.

The other vehicle was for Jiang Fei and the other three to ride to the Administration Bureau to report back to the Leader and Director Ning.

“The Base has changed so much now, you might not recognize the way. I’ll take you there.”

Zhou Wanqing got into the car and sat in the driver’s seat.

Jiang Fei sat in the front passenger seat.

Lu Yu and the other two were in the back seat.

Along the way, Zhou Wanqing excitedly introduced the Base to Jiang Fei.

The five major areas of the Land Base were nearly completed.

The formerly desolate North District now housed the Military Industry Department and a branch of the Research Institute.

The West and South Districts, where survivors lived, had added schools, official stores, pharmacies, clinics, and private shops.

The main roads, which were once dirt paths, had been paved with cement to ensure smooth traffic.

Many streetlights and public address speakers were installed along the roads.

The authorities broadcast the day’s weather and temperature daily, reminding residents to add or remove clothing, etc.

In addition, a points system, similar to the one in the Safety Shelter and Kyoto Base, had been introduced.

Everyone had a points card, which could also be used as a pass.

Points could be used to buy things, see a doctor, pay tuition fees, water bills, electricity bills, etc.

The reason for charging points for electricity and water was to prevent people from not valuing resources and wasting them excessively.

To earn points, survivors had to work.

Considering that some people lacked specialized skills, the authorities retained the bartering system and arranged a large number of cleaning and porter positions.

As long as you weren’t lazy, you wouldn’t starve to death in the Base.

Noticing two or three square yellow houses along the side of every road, Jiang Fei asked Zhou Wanqing:

“What are those houses for?”