Apocalyptic Reincarnation: Start with a 30-million Bonus
Chapter 394 - 385: Gratitude

Along the way, two people jumped out of their overturning vehicles, only to be crushed by the cars following behind them.

They died on the spot.

Thus, no one dared to think about jumping out of their cars anymore, especially when doing so meant immediate death, not just from the vehicles behind them.

Even if they were extremely lucky and somehow managed to escape, could a lone person survive the night in this desolate wilderness? The multitude of zombies they just encountered was no laughing matter.

They made it safely.

Finally, they arrived at the Big Camphor Tree Base.

Seeing Li Yu and their convoy approach, Second Uncle quickly opened the gates.

At this moment, the wall was densely packed with many people, all armed with guns.

Seeing this scene, the civilians from Safe City were shocked, and then filled with even more regret. Although they had already regretted their decision countless times before, seeing the huge walls and such a strong team made their regret intensify.

Even with everyone from Safe City, it was unlikely that they could take down this base.

Li Yu commanded everyone to gather the civilians in the corner of Weng City, making them crouch down with their hands on their heads, closely guarded by six people, while several more watched them from atop the walls.

Li Yu then shifted his gaze to He Chao and the others who had been helping them, grateful that they had come to bring the news.

He Chao took the initiative to hand over a gun, saying, "Director Li, here's your gun back."

Li Yu looked at him and said with a smile, "Keep those two guns for self-defense. Also, your daughter has been asking to see you, you should go see her later.

Thanks to your help this time, each of you will get an extra ten points towards city entry, and your monthly food ration will increase to four jin.

Tomorrow, come over with your brothers early. I have a plan you will probably like."

Upon hearing this, He Chao was so thrilled he could hardly contain himself; he clenched his fists tightly, managing to control his emotions, and then said excitedly, "Thank you, Director Li."

Li Yu waved his hand, saying, "It's what you deserve."

Li Yu called over Bai Jie and asked her to bring Xiao Ya.

He Chao hurriedly left, and Li Yu curiously watched him as he went to a car mirror to tidy up his hair and clean his dirty face.

Feeling somewhat moved, Li Yu approached He Chao and said, "Whenever you're free, you can come over to see your daughter,

um..."

Li Yu paused for a moment before continuing, "If you want, you can join the base right now."

He Chao's face lit up at his words, but then he looked back at his brothers and remembered his earlier promise to Li Yu: to gather information as extra staff outside the base and ensure its safety.

He hesitated before asking, "What about these brothers of mine?"

Li Yu looked at them and said, "I was planning to discuss this with you tomorrow. You're currently living near the gas station, right?"

He Chao responded, "Yes, Director Li."

Li Yu continued, "It's not very safe for you to stay there if a Zombie Tide hits. I'm thinking of building a new wall, and they can live there, close to the base."

Hearing this, He Chao was visibly excited – he knew all too well the constant fear of zombies approaching while outside.

But then he was reminded of his initial conversation with Li Yu, who was clear about wanting a person who could help scavenge for supplies and gather intelligence from the outside.

After a moment of internal struggle, he said, "Director Li, I really can't thank you enough. I am truly touched by your offer, but I also can't break our earlier promise."

I'm rather simple-minded; if someone is kind to me, I return the kindness.

In this post-apocalyptic world, I've seen too many tragedies and experienced too many hardships, so I cherish everything I have.

You trust me to lead the team outside, I will do it well.

Just as I said before, I will follow your orders.

The best I can do now is to take my brothers out on patrol and help you find things. I will deliver on that, and I will continue to do so."

Li Yu was somewhat touched, even though they had talked about it before.

It marked the relationship between the two, but after all, they weren't that close before.

From an initial cooperative relationship, to a vaguely dependent one, to a direct supervisor-subordinate relationship now.

All of this was laid out in the open, as Li Yu's gaze fixed on He Chao.

Then smiling, he said, "Good, I did not misjudge you. There's always a room available for you in the base, if you're tired, you can come in to rest anytime."

He Chao smiled and didn't reply.

Just then, Bai Jie came over, leading He Chao's daughter Xiao Ya.

Under the light, it was bright as day.

Seeing his daughter, He Chao felt that even though it had only been a little over a week since he last saw her, she seemed to have grown a lot taller.

Every time he saw his daughter, her complexion seemed better than before.

"Daddy," Xiao Ya let go of Bai Jie's hand and excitedly ran towards He Chao.

He Chao walked over with a smile, touched his daughter's head, and asked, "Have you been good in the base?"

His daughter Xiao Ya nodded and said, "I've been good. I've made several friends inside, my best friends are Li Peizhen and Zhang Zhen Ni, though Zhang Zhen Ni's brother is a bit naughty, always causing trouble during class..."

Listening to his daughter's stories, He Chao felt an indescribable satisfaction.

Isn't everything he was working hard for to see his daughter grow up healthy and happy?

To ensure she doesn't become illiterate, to prevent her heart from being shadowed by darkness, to have her own friends, the company of her peers, ample food, and a safe environment.

Listening to his daughter's chatter, He Chao wasn't annoyed at all, quietly listening, he looked up at Li Yu with a look full of gratitude.

...

After resolving the crisis in Safe City, Li Yu turned to look at the civilians behind him.

Among those civilians were a few of Hua Chuanlong's men, but this didn't matter.

They were all going to die anyway.

The security level at the base was lowered down a notch.

Allowing many people to go back to rest, but the scale of thirty people was still maintained on the walls.

Especially at the gate, after sealing off Weng City, it deterred the civilians from rash actions.

Furthermore, with more than five people constantly guarding above the walls and surveillance cameras watching, they couldn't make any rebellious moves.

After all the busyness, He Chao took his brothers and left with the food Li Yu gave them, and as they were leaving, Li Yu reminded He Chao to bring all his brothers over the next morning.

After He Chao left, under his brothers' questioning, he told them, and all those following He Chao were thrilled.