#54 - Chapter 54: Transporting Supplies
"Mr. Mei?" Shen Wengang called out, seeing Mei Wenhua's silence.
"Ah? Brother Tiangang, I'm sorry, I'm not feeling well today. Let's chat later. I've already asked the kitchen to prepare something for you two. Please go and have something to eat first," Mei Wenhua said, then winked at the young woman beside him.
Before the young woman could speak, Shen Wengang continued, "Mr. Mei, there's no need for the meal. Since you're not feeling well, please rest. We have other matters to attend to and will leave directly after receiving the commission," Shen Wengang said.
"No matter what, it won't take long to have a meal. Besides, the commissions are all in kind, and it will take some time to allocate them. You two should go and eat first; I won't accompany you," Mei Wenhua said, then stood up and left, no longer engaging with him.
"This way, please," the young woman quickly walked over and said.
Shen Wengang didn't say anything more, stood up, and followed the young woman toward the kitchen.
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Yusu Province, Mozhou City, Meilin Resettlement.
The 100 people recruited yesterday have all assembled.
Niu Xingwang selected some literate and numerate individuals from the internal affairs group and assigned them tasks such as cashier, statistics, and warehouse management. The remaining people were responsible for escorting and security.
The people in the external affairs group were mainly responsible for the transportation and security of supplies outside the city.
With everything arranged, Niu Xingwang took the external affairs group to the command post to register with Team Leader Liao.
Team Leader Liao received a message from Mayor Gong and also allocated a large truck to Niu Xingwang. Ten thousand catties of grain is only 5,000 kilograms, and one truck is enough.
With all preparations complete, Niu Xingwang led the team out in a mighty manner.
The highway was sparsely populated, and after the virus outbreak, there were even fewer vehicles on the road. Therefore, there were hardly any instances of abandoned vehicles blocking the road on the highway. It has now become one of the main ways to travel between cities.
It's only about 80 kilometers from Meilin Town to Binzhou City. Although the highway is now covered with fallen leaves, affecting the speed, it still only took about 2 hours to arrive.
In an abandoned courtyard in the suburbs of Binjiang City, the truck stopped, and more than 40 people jumped out of the truck bed one after another, filling the yard.
"Everyone, line up in the yard and wait. Do not move around without orders," Niu Xingwang said.
"Yes!" everyone replied in unison.
After speaking, Niu Xingwang walked towards the house.
"Mr. Dongfang, you're here too?" Niu Xingwang asked happily, seeing Dongfang Chen sitting inside.
"Just came out for a stroll. Here are 10,000 catties of flour that were just transported, a total of 200 bags. Also brought some potatoes and cabbage, also about 10,000 catties. These are two pigs, which had to be slaughtered and sealed to prevent mosquito bites," Dongfang Chen said with a smile.
"So much!" Niu Xingwang said.
"It's not much. There are few people in the base now, and we can't eat that much. It's just sitting there anyway," Dongfang Chen said.
Niu Xingwang nodded.
"Also, these two boxes are antigen tests. You must personally supervise them later and make sure everyone gets tested! The discarded needles must be collected to prevent anyone from hiding them," Dongfang Chen reminded.
"Okay," Niu Xingwang nodded in agreement.
"These are 100 sets of combat uniforms and camouflage uniforms. Distribute them as well. Wear them when going out on missions."
"Okay. Mr. Dongfang, you are really too good to them," Niu Xingwang said with emotion.
"Alright, that's it then. I'll go back first," Dongfang Chen said, walking behind a cabinet in the inner room. The cabinet door closed automatically.
After Dongfang Chen left, Niu Xingwang moved the antigen tests to the yard and said:
"Cao Yinghua, go and close the gate."
Cao Yinghua quickly ran towards the gate. After the gate was closed, he returned to the line.
"Everyone listen up, this place is where I store supplies, and it's crucial to me. In order to prevent information from leaking, I have to make some preparations in advance. There is some medicine in these two boxes, one injection for each person, it must be done! After the injections, we will start working," Niu Xingwang said.
The crowd was uneasy after hearing this.
"Boss Niu, what kind of medicine is this?" someone asked.
"Don't worry, it's just some antibiotics, it won't kill anyone! Cao Yinghua, come over, take the medicine and give everyone an injection. After the injections, put all the discarded needles back in the box," Boss Niu ordered.
Cao Yinghua hesitated for a moment, but still stepped forward and opened the box.
Although everyone was very reluctant, they reluctantly stretched out their arms when they saw others getting the injection.
Soon, everyone had been injected.
Niu Xingwang checked the number of needles and then continued:
"I hope everyone understands. I am also forced to do this. The things here are related to my life and fortune, and I have no choice."
"Boss Niu, don't scare us!" a man shouted.
"Don't worry, it's okay. One month, as long as nothing happens to my warehouse within one month, then naturally you'll be good, I'll be good, and everyone will be good," Niu Xingwang didn't say much on this topic, fearing it would provoke public anger.
Then he distributed the clothes to everyone.
After changing clothes, the whole team's spirit was completely renewed.
Niu Xingwang raised a series of precautions regarding clothing before starting to move things out.
With so many people, things went quickly. Soon the grain, vegetables, and pork were all loaded onto the truck.
Afterwards, everyone got on the truck and returned to the resettlement.
