#25 - Chapter 25 Water and Power Outage

Night.

Outside the gate of Green Source Base.

A group of people were still desperately ramming their heads against the gate.

They uttered various words, begging for mercy, cursing, regretting, fully demonstrating what it means to be regretful and desperate.

Soon, their strenuous performance finally attracted "an audience."

One zombie after another jogged over from the distance!

Ahhhhh!

Those who discovered the zombies were scared out of their wits, turned around and ran to other places, trying to escape the danger, including Li Yan.

However, with their hands tied behind their backs, they couldn't move freely and their speed was limited.

Several people were still standing there, seemingly frightened or truly giving up resistance in despair.

Instantly, blood stained the area in front of the base gate red.

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While in the office, Qin Jin took some time to have his parents called over, told them about the "some" supplies stored in the base, and let them take over the spare keys.

In the future, they would be responsible for managing the food and weapons, and they had to check the firearms and ammunition every time they entered and exited the warehouse.

Moreover, they had to keep good accounts and could arrange for trustworthy people to assist them, but they had to firmly control the key areas themselves!

And the security level of the base should also be increased accordingly, and armed guards will be on duty starting tomorrow!

Of course, some trustworthy personnel will be equipped first, and other personnel will continue to use crossbows or batons.

Qin's parents were also quite shocked, they didn't expect their son to prepare so much food in advance!

There were also many kinds of supplies, enough for the people in the base to survive for a long time!

They also understood that this must not be told to anyone, the fewer people who know this secret, the better!

Their son trusted them, and they would definitely guard these secrets for their child.

He asked his parents to go back and make their own arrangements, and he himself ran to the warehouse, wanting to ask about the quantity of various supplies found today.

At this time, the supplies from more than a dozen vehicles had been basically unloaded. Zhong Yu and Wang Yang were together counting and calculating. Seeing Qin Jin coming over, they quickly stopped what they were doing and asked him what he was here for.

Qin Jin waved his hand and said to them, "I just came to ask if the counting is finished. If it's not finished, continue, don't mind me."

Wang Yang said, "President Qin, the things are almost sorted out, and the quantity has just been counted. I'm checking with Zhong Yu. You've come just in time, let me give you a rough report."

He continued, "A total of 84 pistols, 31 machine guns and submachine guns, 12 shotguns, 7 sniper rifles, 821 grenades, 120 flashbangs, 98 tear gas grenades, 112 stun grenades, and more than 35,000 rounds of various bullets were obtained! There are also other police weapons, 600 pounds of grain, and various supplies!"

Qin Jin nodded in satisfaction after hearing this, and said to them with a smile, "Well! You guys have people classify and sort out the things first, and my parents will bring people over to assist in warehousing later!"

The two responded.

At nine o'clock that night, Qin Jin formulated a new rule that all supplies obtained from outside must be handed over to the base warehouse first.

Except for some non-strategic things that can be kept as personal items, as for strategic materials including: food, weapons, things useful for development, etc.

At the same time, in terms of personal weapons, they must also be handed over to the designated place every time they come back, and no private possession is allowed, and severe penalties will be imposed if found.

Usually, only defense personnel and some managers in the base can carry weapons.

This way, it will be less likely for someone to cause trouble again in the future.

Even if some people feel unhappy, they have to hold it in.

There are no human rights after the apocalypse.

Might makes right.

All the key areas of the Green Source Base were manned by Qin Jin's people, and no one dared to say no.

With the remaining power after cleaning up a group of people, the new rules were successfully promoted.

Originally, even if this incident didn't happen, this could be implemented, but many people would definitely have opinions.

Now it's different, everyone knows that the boss is strengthening the control of the base, and even feels a little taken for granted.

The original number of people in the base, which was hundreds, dropped below ninety after the cleanup of this group of people.

Qin Jin calculated in his mind that the base would need a lot of manpower in the future. The walls need to be repaired, and an isolation zone needs to be built later. When the base's defense capabilities are improved, the planting in the greenhouse should be put on the agenda.

It is impossible to keep eating reserve grain all the time, and it is not enough to eat only staple foods. Vegetables and fruits are also indispensable, and the animals raised also need special care.

Then many places in the base need to be rebuilt. After the water and electricity are cut off, water and power generation need manpower to handle.

He plans to build a circle of barbed wire around the entire base in the periphery in the future, at least to provide an extra layer of buffer against zombies.

And the combat team for searching for supplies should also be cultivated and strengthened. It is impossible for him to lead the team every time in the future.

Other people must also have the ability to lead the team out. In his mind, each combat team leader must be a person who can stand alone!

Now, at most, there are only nearly 20 people in the combat team. Captains like Li Bowen have only a few kittens under them, which is still too few.

One thing after another, thinking about it makes my head hurt.

But no matter how many things there are and how troublesome they are, they need to be done, take it slowly.

Thinking of the water and power outage, he seems to remember that it will be tonight.

The vast majority of surviving humans will lose the light of technology in the dark night and enter the dark age.

He will also have to find a few base managers later to remind them to pay attention to the switching of electricity and water, and not to cause problems.

The water and power outage can be estimated, after all, it is so chaotic outside, and it will be cut off sooner or later if no one maintains it.

Gao Qiang, who was rescued during the day, was also arranged to live in the dormitory. After most of the day's rest, he is much better now. He has begun to familiarize himself with the various rules and regulations of the base, and is preparing to follow others to repair the walls tomorrow.

The entire base is still in full swing. The external armor damaged by the vehicles that went out during the day is being repaired and replaced, and the newly pulled back trucks are also being modified.

With the original experience, it is much faster to do it now.

They will have to go out tomorrow. It is not that they will go out for a day and stop after some results. This nearly a month is the golden search period. They must seize the opportunity, otherwise it will not be so easy to get supplies in the future.

It is a pity that the other survivors do not know that most of them are hiding in their hiding places and living silently, and have not realized that this period of time is the best opportunity to collect supplies and move to a safe place. A month later, when the zombies "mature", they will usher in deeper despair.

Seemed to remember something.

Qin Jin took out his mobile phone in the office and glanced at the network. There was still a signal. It is estimated that this is also the last afterglow of the Internet age.

He logged on to the survival enthusiast group.

Spoke.

{Forward}: It's been a few days since the apocalypse. I observed that after the fog dissipated, the zombies became less crazy, their aggressiveness greatly decreased, and their mobility also weakened. People who are staying in the city can try to take the opportunity to transfer to a place to survive.

Qin Jin just sent the message when someone immediately replied.

{Skywalker}: We have also discussed this situation in the group these days. After the fog dissipated, the zombies have become weaker, but we don't know where to go. Isn't it good to stay in the city? Reinforced concrete can effectively block the danger of zombies, and we can still get food in the city in the future.

{Tank}: Yes, Forward Great God, you haven't been online these days, we have also discussed a lot, and feel that staying in the city is also a way to survive? I have watched a lot of zombie movies, and the protagonists in the later stage can also run out to search for food and supplies everywhere.

Qin Jin flipped through the previous chat records and saw that they had indeed talked a lot. For the remaining survivors, chatting online may be their last entertainment activity.

He continued to type.

{Forward}: I went out today and found some differences in the zombies. The zombies mutated from the same adults have strengths and weaknesses. Some are very strong, some are fast, some have a slightly more sensitive nose, and some seem to have better hearing. I am worried that the zombies will evolve with different focuses later.

{Forward}: If they continue to "evolve" later, the density of the city may give birth to terrible zombies. For example, some zombies with super sensitive noses will find people in very far places. It will become more dangerous to go out to search for food in the future.

{Wooden Man}: Holy shit!! Forward Great God went out to have fun today!? Worship!!

{Tank}: Awesome!! Great God is Great God, he went out for a stroll as soon as the fog dissipated! By the way, is it for the crystal nucleus in the zombie's body, the kind that can be eaten to evolve and become stronger!? I have read a lot of doomsday novels, and the protagonists love to go out to kill zombies and level up. Can we also do that? Haha.

Qin Jin was speechless. These doomsday enthusiasts have too many fantasies. He also wants to.

{Forward}: Unfortunately, there are no suspicious items such as crystal nuclei in the zombies' bodies. Currently, it seems that humans cannot become stronger by killing zombies.

{Skywalker}: It's a pity, we also talked about this, but the zombies were too crazy before, much stronger than those in movies and TV dramas. No one is sure to solve them without injury, and it seems that no one among us has awakened any special abilities, and no one has ever killed a zombie.

Qin Jin thought for a while and continued to type.

{Forward}: You decide for yourself! I'm just making a suggestion. I'm in Guangyuan City, Guangnan Province. If anyone is nearby, you can consider coming to me. My environment is not bad, and the problems of eating, drinking, and safety have been solved temporarily. I will pass by this address in ten days. Those who arrive first can wait for me here.

Then Qin Jin sent the address of a gas station to the group. This gas station is more than 60 kilometers away from the base. According to his plan, he will pass by here later.

He also has some ideas about these doomsday survival enthusiasts in the group. These people have great imaginations and often give some fantastic ideas in the group. He has gained a lot of inspiration from this before the apocalypse.

So he extended an olive branch.

If someone is really willing to come, he is also happy to accept them into the base. The base is in need of talents now!

Many people in the group were eager to try, but when they thought of the zombies everywhere outside, they still couldn't make a decision.

And some people are in different provinces, and the journey is too far.

No one really clearly stated that they would go, after all, they don't really know each other, and they are somewhat defensive, unless they are desperate.

After finishing the chat, Qin Jin didn't say anything more, exited the group chat, and finally browsed other media platforms. Many apps that he usually logs in to frequently could no longer be opened, and those that could be opened were also filled with despair.

After experiencing the Internet age for the last time, he closed it.

In the future, mobile phones can only be used as flashlights, cameras, game consoles and other stand-alone functions, and there will be no more opportunities to make calls and surf the Internet.

Tonight is destined to be an uneasy night.

The base was still brightly lit, modifying cars, warehousing and sorting supplies, and making various preparations for continuing the expedition tomorrow.

The defense process of the stay-at-home personnel was strengthened, and the daytime review and firearms training of the outdoor combat team members were all in progress.

The Green Source Base is adapting to this new era step by step according to Qin Jin's arrangements.

No one can say for sure what will happen in the future, but at least the people in the base are not all in despair now. They still have the motivation and courage to live.

Even if it may be very difficult.

The time came to eleven o'clock.

Various tasks were almost prepared, chatting, washing, playing with mobile phones in bed, many people were not ready to go to sleep.

Suddenly.

Pa——

The entire base plunged into darkness.

(End of this chapter)