Lin Sanjiu watched as Sister Lee and Luther entered the factory, leaving Lin Sanjiu sitting alone in the driver's seat. 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. Everyone looked relaxed and at ease, just like before the arrival of the "new world". There was no trace of desperation or struggle for survival … 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."
Beside him, Sister Li could vaguely be heard saying, "Young man … this place is yours too …"
Lin Sanjiu sighed. She was worried about the supplies in the truck.
Even though she believed that humans had a lot of noble emotions, she also believed that humans were a race that prioritized survival over profit. How was it possible for them to protect 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 over all their supplies and then distribute them.
"Jiu, 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 at six o 'clock in the morning and nine o' clock in the evening. Now is the time. These are the people who haven't had their breakfast. "
Before Lin Sanjiu could regain her senses, she heard some noises coming from Luther's side. Then, she heard his surprised voice, "Xiaojiu, their breakfast is millet porridge, roasted corn, and a plate of pickled mustard. It looks quite fragrant … "
"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 guys become members of the Oasis, Big Sister will tell you about it. "
After the initial shock, Lin Sanjiu's curiosity was piqued. However, she believed what Sister Lee said.
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 and water, they could only eat packaged food. It wasn't nutritious at all. Eating was just to fill their stomachs and obtain calories. Compared to the people in the Oasis, their faces were really emaciated.
Just as Lin Sanjiu was staring at the people from the Oasis in a daze, Luther spoke through the walkie-talkie. His voice was a little intermittent, "Sister Lee … My walkie-talkie has reached its limit. Let me … discuss … "
"Judging from his tone, he should be back soon." Lin Sanjiu shifted her gaze to the entrance of the factory. Indeed, after a while, Luther ran out excitedly. Sister Lee and a man she didn't know followed behind him.
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 glistened under the bright morning sun. "This is amazing! There is a backup generator here. I heard that it will be powered up at night. Their upper floors are covered with reflective cloths. They even built a large shading roof 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 at 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?" For a moment, Lin Sanjiu felt as if she had transmigrated back to the New World.
"Hello, my name is Chen Jinfeng. I am a level 1 cadre of Oasis Group 8." The man who was addressed as leader gave a reserved smile. He clasped his hands behind his back and said, "It's great to see another fellow survivor."
"Uh, 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 will call Marcie over. We can talk together after we alight."
Marcie, who had received the news, locked the bus door and trotted over. Her fluffy red hair was very dazzling under the sun. Chen Jinfeng glanced at her and was stunned for a moment. Then, he smiled and said, "Oh, I didn't expect to have a foreigner here! But foreigners are also humans. We are all compatriots, compatriots! "As he spoke, he extended his hand and shook Marcie's hand.
Lin Sanjiu also alighted from the bus and stood beside Marcie.
"Then, let me give you a brief introduction." Chen Jinfeng waved his hand boldly and said, "It's all thanks to Professor Bai that the Oasis could save more than 1,800 lives. Before the New World arrived, he had already noticed that something was wrong. Do you still remember the high temperature that lasted for more than 100 days? From then on, Professor Bai started a research project on crops … Now, the growth cycle of crops in the Oasis has been shortened to 30 days. They can even 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? The temperature during the day can even melt plastic! "Marcie covered her mouth and exclaimed in surprise.
"We built a low-temperature greenhouse specifically to cultivate crops," Chen Jinfeng smiled, his expression was unperturbed. He looked at the three people and said tactfully, "All of 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 difficult situations, 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 own supplies?"
Sister Lee looked at her with dissatisfaction. Her face was filled with the words "This girl is too ignorant".
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 will not forcibly take anything from anyone. You can keep the supplies if you want, 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. The peaceful scene now showed that the Oasis had never caused any trouble because of this matter.
Marcie asked Chen Jinfeng a few more questions about the living system in the Oasis. Chen Jinfeng answered all of them patiently. What made Lin Sanjiu feel good was that, other than some daily tasks, the members of the Oasis could do whatever they wanted. They had a high degree of freedom.
Speaking of this, Sister Lee smiled sheepishly, "These young people like to wait here for their fellow countrymen who pass by … They play such loud music to welcome you and also because they like to have fun."
Luther and Marcie looked at each other and then at Lin Sanjiu.
"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 being able to activate at this moment. While she was thinking, Li Zhijun's words from last night rang in her ears again, "Go to a crowded place and look for a consular officer …"
"1,800 people is considered a lot, right?"
"May I ask … if we want to leave the Oasis?" Lin Sanjiu was ready to risk everything. She might as well be the bad guy and ask all the questions that would offend everyone.
As expected, Sister Lee didn't seem too happy. Chen Jinfeng seemed to be more gentlemanly. He smiled and said, "Although we don't advocate it, the Oasis is a place of freedom. You can leave whenever you want."
"If that's the case …" Lin Sanjiu looked at her two companions beside her hesitantly. "Shall we join the Oasis for now?"
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