I can upgrade the shelter
Chapter 49 Exchange of Needs (Please Recommend, Please Collect)

Chapter 49: Chapter 49 Exchange of Needs (Please Recommend, Please Collect)

Being able to reconnect with friends after the disaster and confirming that everyone survived is undoubtedly the most joyous thing.

Through brief exchanges over the radio, Chen Xin also affirmed everyone’s current situation. He learned that although they might have encountered some minor issues, everyone was doing quite well overall, which made Chen Xin very happy.

After all, the people in this survival group are familiar friends from before, and if anyone didn’t make it because of this disaster, it would undoubtedly be quite an unpleasant thing.

Moreover, this is no longer the peaceful environment of the past. Having just gone through an apocalyptic disaster, everyone’s hearts are actually a bit anxious.

In such times, being able to meet familiar people or things, although it might not be of much use, can somewhat provide some solace to the soul, giving everyone that little bit more to hold on to in this post-disaster land.

In the exchange of necessities among everyone, Chen Xin also learned about their current status.

Because of previous ample preparation, and stockpiling enough supplies, as well as building their own shelters, the members of the survival group were all in their shelters, successfully avoiding the earlier disaster. Some well-equipped group members even had the capacity to take in others.

However, while everyone survived and is doing relatively well, problems are not absent.

Most group members, although they have shelters and relatively sufficient supplies, are experiencing the same problem Chen Xin had earlier, which is the lack of domestic water.

Although everyone relied on water recycling devices to manage temporarily, in the long term, they would inevitably fall into a situation of having no water available.

Regarding this issue, Chen Xin didn’t have any way to help everyone, but the group member known as the "Drilling Expert," who worked in the drilling industry, suggested drilling wells as a solution to the water supply problem.

However, this suggestion faced construction difficulties because the shelters are all built underground, and also because the "Drilling Expert" is from Lin City, which couldn’t provide immediate assistance.

Fortunately, while there is a shortage of domestic water, the problem isn’t severe. For now, it just means living a little more frugally and paying extra attention to water conservation.

"If there’s a water shortage, drilling a well can solve the problem. Even if indoor construction is difficult, a well can be drilled outdoors with pipes leading inside. I’ve done this kind of work, and it’s not difficult."

In the communication channel, the "Drilling Expert" offered his professional knowledge to provide solutions for a few shelters facing water shortages. He also stated if needed, he could immediately bring people from Lin City to help those currently lacking water.

However, it is not something that can be accomplished quickly for him to come from Lin City.

"Expert, don’t come here; no one knows what the road conditions are like now. For safety reasons, we should find a solution on our side." Upon hearing the "Drilling Expert" suggest bringing people over, Mo Qingyan immediately intervened to stop him.

Although Flame Country wasn’t the main affected area when the meteorite fell, a lot of meteorite debris still hit the ground, and it’s unknown whether it damaged the roads.

And even if the roads are clear, coming from Lin City to our city still involves significant risks.

Therefore, after some discussion, Mo Qingyan suggested offering help to the shelters lacking water from this city.

At least she could use her connections with the SWAT team to borrow a watering truck previously used for municipal greening to help these shelters replenish freshwater with its tank.

After all, everyone’s shelter has water recycling devices, and one freshwater supply can last a long time.

"Let’s handle it this way for now. Ah Ning and I will find Uncle Ding to get in touch with the city government to see if we can help resolve this issue." Mo Qingyan said this in the communication channel, indicating that, for the time being, the government is still everyone’s trusted first choice.

In the face of major disasters, the handling methods of the Flame Country government have built strong public trust. Even though it’s a doomsday world now, everyone is still willing to trust the government unless it collapses or loses credibility.

After everyone finished discussing these things, Chen Xin finally brought up his intent to trade supplies with Mo Qingyan.

"Hey, how big is your greenhouse? You can offer so many vegetables for trade?" Upon hearing Chen Xin wanted to trade supplies, the first to speak wasn’t Mo Qingyan but rather a group member named "Old Farmer."

Since he personally farms and also does hydroponics, he has a sense of how much a greenhouse can produce.

For this reason, he was quite surprised by the amount of supplies Chen Xin wanted to exchange, as he roughly calculated that Chen Xin would need at least half an acre to produce so many vegetables in two months.

"I dug my greenhouse to 200 square meters, but now I’m planning to expand it, add more hydroponic trays, and stockpile some supplies. This way, if the shelter suffers any damage or needs expansion in the future, there won’t be a lack of resources." Chen Xin concealed the current state of his greenhouse and offered a simple explanation.

Having traded vegetables with Chen Xin once before, Mo Qingyan knew he could provide what he promised, so she didn’t ask much more and readily agreed: "This shouldn’t be a problem. When Ah Ning and I go find Uncle Ding, we’ll mention it to him. Since you can provide so many vegetables, Uncle Ding and his team will surely be willing to trade supplies with you."

"Thanks a lot, Dragon Lady." Chen Xin sincerely entrusted Mo Qingyan.

"It’s no big deal. Just give me a bit more vegetables for food later." Mo Qingyan responded heartily.

After wrapping up these matters, Chen Xin ended the call with the others and turned off his radio.

Mo Qingyan agreeing to help certainly put Chen Xin at ease. If this plan succeeds, the upgrade speed of his shelter can significantly increase.

As long as this channel remains stable, enabling monthly vegetable-for-supplies exchanges, Chen Xin can save many survival points and greatly enhance the upgrade pace of his shelter.

After all, this time he is exchanging supplies based on the maximum material demand given by the system.

According to the system’s rules, if he can provide all materials as required by the system, the survival points needed for an upgrade would be just one-tenth of the usual amount.

Take Chen Xin’s current plan to upgrade the planting greenhouse, for instance. If he upgrades using only survival points, the two upgrade plans require 2000 points and 3500 points, respectively.

But now, since Chen Xin can provide all the materials needed for both upgrade plans, the survival points required for the upgrade drop to 400 points, which is due to him opting for both upgrade plans at the same time.

It’s the same with other upgrade projects; as long as Chen Xin can provide enough materials, the required upgrade points can be reduced by a zero.

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