Chapter 1779 Top 6 in the Nation
Li Luo was shaken so much by her that her body turned slightly to the side, her fingertips touching the cool car window that was carrying the wind, and a gentle yet helpless smile appeared on her lips.
Looking at the undisguised expectation in Shi Xinxin's eyes, she sighed softly in her heart.
The supplies in the space were enough to ensure they had enough to eat and wear, and they were even more affluent than before the apocalypse. But looking at the lively scene outside the window, filled with the warmth of everyday life, Li Luo suddenly realized that material abundance could never replace the real warmth of human connection.
What Shi Xinxin longed for was never a specific thing, but rather this "normalcy" that was almost a luxury in the apocalypse.
It's the hustle and bustle of the crowd, the lively atmosphere of the small shops, and the relaxed feeling of strolling and eating side by side with your best friend.
She raised her hand and gently patted the back of Shi Xinxin's hand that was holding hers. Sunlight streamed through the car window and fell on her face, her eyes shimmering with indulgent light, and even the fatigue from the tension caused by the task between her brows seemed to have faded a bit.
Perhaps, she herself was secretly hoping for this excitement.
These days I've been so focused on protecting the reagents and getting on the road that my nerves have been constantly on edge. If I could really stroll along this commercial street with Xin Xin after handing over the mission, and feel the atmosphere of the survivors living their lives, it would be a gentle touch to this arduous journey.
“Okay,” she said softly, her voice warm with a sense of warmth. “After we hand over the reagents and get everything settled, we’ll go for a good stroll.”
The public service area is located in the center of the residential area. It is a long street that seems to have no end. Although there is some distance between them, Li Luo and the others can still see the neatly arranged shops on both sides of the street and the figures of people moving among them. They can also vaguely hear the noisy voices of people. It is very lively.
"That's the base's public service area, a full kilometer long. It's practically the 'heart' of the base; you can buy anything there," Qin Fenglin said, pointing into the distance with a smile. "The shops are all planned and built uniformly by the base, with clearly marked prices and no price gouging. Residents can buy things using crystal cores or base points. Whether you're an ordinary person or a superhuman, you can live a good life by working hard."
"Are there really that many kinds of shops?" Shi Xinxin asked curiously.
“There are so many!” Li Nana chimed in. “There are shops selling daily necessities, clothing, and stationery, as well as repair shops and barbershops. What I miss most are the restaurants and food stalls! The restaurants have both meat and vegetables, and you can get hot meals; the food stalls also sell old B City specialties like donkey rolls and aiwowo, which taste just like before the apocalypse. I went with the team to the outskirts of the base to hand over supplies before, and people who went in said that you have to queue up if you want to eat there.”
Qin Fenglin added, "There are also large supermarkets and farmers' markets at both ends of the commercial street. The supermarkets have everything, from grains and vegetables to household appliances; the farmers' markets sell products grown and raised in the agricultural base, which are fresh and affordable, and many residents line up to buy them every morning."
Shi Xinxin's eyes lit up as she listened, and she couldn't help but exclaim, "It sounds so blissful, it's not like we're in the apocalypse at all!"
"The rules at the Youzhou base are indeed humane." Qin Fenglin nodded, his tone full of approval. "As long as you're willing to work, whether it's farming, manual labor, or service, you can get accommodation and supplies. Unlike smaller bases that rely entirely on force to bully ordinary people, this base also values children's education. It has a dedicated school with schools from elementary to high school, and the teachers are all intellectuals from the past. The children can attend classes regularly, and they can even apply to research institutes or the military in the future, which gives them a very promising future."
