[This is anti-theft. The main article has just begun, so I suggest you stop waiting for the sake of your hair. I will put the title in my speech … Puppeteer is too hard to write. I wanted to ask for leave the moment he appeared, but he even appeared like a scourge. Even his own mother wanted to kill her son …]
Lin Sanjiu watched as Sister Lee and Luther entered the factory, leaving Lin Sanjiu sitting in the driver's seat alone. The doors were locked, and the windows were shut. Beside the truck were groups of people, both men and women, who were chatting with each other. They seemed so at ease, as if they did not have to struggle to get through every day. It reminded Lin Sanjiu of the world before the apocalypse … When they met Lin Sanjiu's gaze, many of them would even nod and smile at her.
A young mother pushed a stroller past her truck. The plump child, who was more than a year old, pointed at her and said something.
Even though Lin Sanjiu had sent Luther to investigate the situation, she couldn't help but relax when she saw this scene.
Marcie asked worriedly through the walkie-talkie, "He went with Sister Lee alone. Will he be alright?"
Among the three of them, Luther was the most suitable person to go out. If anything happened, with his shapeshifting ability, he would be able to return as soon as there was a gap between them. However, before Lin Sanjiu could respond, Luther laughed through the walkie-talkie, "Don't worry, the people here look pretty good."
At the side, Sister Li said something indistinctly.
Lin Sanjiu sighed. She was still worried about the supplies in the truck.
Even though she believed that humans had a lot of noble sentiments, how was it possible for them to shelter all the exiled humans without asking for anything in return? Putting aside their intentions, did "Oasis" have the ability to do so?
No matter how she thought about it, she felt that they would ask everyone to hand in all their supplies and then distribute them. That was the only logical way. If she was the manager of "Oasis", she would do the same.
"Xiaojiu, Marcie, their place is very big … They seem to have opened up half of the factory area behind the mountain. Ah, this is … Why are they queuing up? "Luther's voice suddenly became very surprised.
"This is the canteen." Sister Lee leaned closer to the walkie-talkie as if she wanted the other two to listen, "Every day, we provide a meal in the canteen from six in the morning to nine in the evening. Now is the right time. These are the people who haven't had breakfast. "
Before Lin Sanjiu could regain her senses, she heard some noises from Luther's side. Then, he said in a surprised tone, "Xiao Jiu, their breakfast is millet porridge, roasted corn, and a plate of pickled mustard. There seems to be quite a lot of them … "
"You should have seen our dinner — everyone has the standard of one dish, one meat, and one rice!"
"This … How is this possible? The temperature was so high, so how could there be vegetables and meat left behind? Besides, how much water does it take to cook so many meals? "Luther asked in disbelief. What he said was exactly what Lin Sanjiu and Marcie were thinking.
"Didn't you see our roasted corn? Don't worry, we can have as many of these vegetables and meat as we want. You don't have to worry about water either. You haven't joined yet, so according to the rules, I can't say too much. When you become members of the Oasis, you will naturally understand. "
After the initial shock, Lin Sanjiu's curiosity was piqued. However, she believed that Sister Lee was telling the truth.
She could tell just by looking at the people outside the car. Every one of them was full of energy, their skin was smooth, and their lips and nails were a healthy pink … Even though Lin Sanjiu and the others didn't have to worry about food, they only had packaged food, which wasn't very nutritious. Eating was just to fill their stomachs and provide them with calories. Compared to the people in the Oasis, they were really emaciated.
Just as Lin Sanjiu was staring at the members of the Oasis in a daze, Luther spoke through the walkie-talkie. His voice was a little intermittent, "Sister Lee … The range of my walkie-talkie has reached its limit. Let me … discuss … "
Lin Sanjiu guessed that Luther was coming back soon. She looked at the entrance of the factory. Sure enough, after a while, Luther ran out excitedly. Behind him was Sister Lee and a man she didn't know.
When they arrived in front of the motorcade, Luther knocked on the car door. Lin Sanjiu opened the window.
"I can't believe it!" Luther's rabbit teeth glinted under the bright morning sun. "This is amazing! There are photovoltaic generators and electricity. The upper floors are covered with reflective cloths. There is also a large insulated greenhouse at the back. It's so much cooler inside! "
Lin Sanjiu nodded and looked at Sister Lee and the man behind him.
"Let me introduce you," Sister Lee pointed to the man who was short and muscular. "This is my leader. He was very concerned when he heard that there was a newcomer, so he came over to understand the situation."
"… Leader?"
"Hello, my name is Chen Jinfeng. I'm a high-ranking officer in Oasis Group 8." The man, whom Lin Sanjiu addressed as leader, gave a reserved smile and said, "It's great to see another fellow survivor."
"Nice to meet you …" Lin Sanjiu didn't know what to say again. The atmosphere in the Oasis was very different from the environment she had been in for the past month. It gave her a strange feeling that she was in a different place. "Wait a minute, I'll call Marcie over. We can talk after we alight."
Marcie, who had received the news, locked the bus door and ran over. Her fluffy red hair was very dazzling under the sunlight. Chen Jinfeng glanced at her and was immediately stunned. Then, he smiled and said, "Oh, I didn't expect to have a foreigner! In this world, we are all compatriots! "As he said that, he extended his hand and shook Marcie's hand.
Lin Sanjiu also alighted from the bus and stood beside Marcie.
"So, let me give you a brief introduction." Chen Jinfeng waved his hand boldly and said, "The reason why the Oasis could save more than 1,800 lives was because Professor Bai realized that something was wrong. Do you still remember the high temperature that lasted for more than 100 days? Professor Bai had carried out an experimental project on crop research a long time ago … It was now a great success. Now, the crops in the Oasis have shortened their growth cycle to 30 days. Furthermore, they can withstand high temperatures! "
Sister Lee probably saw the shocked expressions on the three people's faces, so she smiled and added, "The roasted corn that Lou saw today is one of our crops."
"But … How is that possible? Moreover, the temperature during the day can even melt plastic! "Marcie covered her mouth and exclaimed. No matter what, it sounded too unbelievable.
"We built a low-temperature greenhouse specifically to cultivate crops," Chen Jinfeng smiled. He looked at the three people and said tactfully, "You have been living outside for a long time, so you have never seen the power of a collective. It's normal that you don't understand. What Lou saw just now was just a drop in the bucket for the Oasis. There are still many things that we can do! "
As he spoke, he became a little excited, "I know that humans are in a difficult situation now. But look at human history — from the great flood, the Black Death, the Spanish Flu … Which one of them wasn't a disaster for humans? Didn't we survive it? It's the same this time! We look for hope in a difficult situation, we look for a way out, we save our compatriots … Everything we do is for our descendants. Thousands of years later, when our descendants talk about us, they will say that the Oasis is the spark of humanity! "
His eyes were sparkling and his tone was full of passion. Due to his high spirits, his skin was slightly flushed. Lin Sanjiu could tell that Chen Jinfeng truly believed in the Oasis and the future of humanity. Compared to such a righteous person, Lin Sanjiu almost felt ashamed for what she said, "Well … I would like to ask … If we join, what do you plan to do with our supplies?"
Sister Lee immediately looked at her.
Chen Jinfeng chuckled, "It's actually a good thing that young people have concerns. It shows that they have thought things through. Don't worry, there are enough supplies in the Oasis for everyone to live on. We won't forcefully take anything from anyone. If you want to keep your supplies, you can hand them over or trade them with others … In short, what's yours will still be yours. "
This time, Lin Sanjiu was really surprised.
There were already more than 1,800 people in the Oasis. Before them, there must have been people who brought their own supplies. However, looking at the peaceful atmosphere, it seemed that no one had caused any trouble.
Marcie asked Chen Jinfeng a few more questions, and Chen Jinfeng answered them patiently. What made Lin Sanjiu feel good was that the members of the Oasis could do whatever they wanted except for some daily tasks. They had a high degree of freedom.
When Lin Sanjiu mentioned this, Sister Lee smiled sheepishly, "These young people like to wait here for passersby when they have nothing to do … They play such loud music because they welcome you and also because they like to play. As there aren't any disgusting things around here, we have already cleaned them up."
Luther and Marcie looked at each other and then looked at Lin Sanjiu at the same time.
"Xiaojiu … what do you think? Should we join the Oasis? "Marcie asked softly. "It doesn't matter to us."
Lin Sanjiu bit her lip and didn't say anything. She blamed her "Sharp Intuition" for not working at this moment. While she was thinking, Li Zhijun's words from the night before rang in her ears again, "Go to a crowded place and look for a consular officer."
1,800 people was considered a lot, right?
"May I ask … if we want to leave the Oasis?" Lin Sanjiu was ready to risk it all. She might as well be the bad guy and ask all the questions that would offend everyone.
As expected, Sister Lee pursed her lips again. Chen Jinfeng looked much more graceful. He smiled and said, "Even though it's silly to do so, the Oasis is free. You can leave whenever you want."
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