#421 - Chapter 421 Green Source Badge 1
The next day.
The summer sun blazed.
It was another ordinary day.
After finishing his morning workout, Qin Jin didn't head back to his office as usual. Instead, he went to Dong Hui in the production department.
“Is that thing I asked you to make ready?”
He asked directly, cutting to the chase.
Dong Hui, who managed all production aspects of the base, naturally knew what the boss wanted. Without a word, he led him to a corner of the factory.
He stopped in front of boxes filled with unknown items and said respectfully,
“Boss, it’s all here. As you instructed, we added identification mechanisms. Outsiders can’t easily imitate what we’ve made!”
“And we have the information of every person. Even if someone picks it up, it’s useless. This will be used to verify identity from now on.”
Dong Hui opened a carton, revealing strange objects inside.
Qin Jin didn't stand on ceremony. He reached in, took one out, and examined it closely.
It was an item about half the size of his palm, shaped like a shield, with a metallic feel in his hand.
A badge!
This was the exclusive logo of the Green Source Base that Qin Jin had asked Dong Hui and others to design and create!
It featured a high wall and multiple buildings, with subtle details visible upon closer inspection. The entire badge was light green.
On the lower front of the badge was something resembling a QR code.
And that wasn't all.
Qin Jin opened a few more boxes next to it, revealing badges that were basically the same in shape but slightly different in detail!
“Good, this is what I wanted. I’ll send someone to pick them up later. Thanks for your hard work!”
He nodded in satisfaction, holding onto one of the badges. He planned to call a meeting with the executives later to announce this well-prepared, attention-grabbing operation.
Life Belt Construction Site.
People from all over were doing physical labor outdoors.
They wore various sun-protective and ventilated clothing, working hard to complete this major base project.
Xiao Ming and Green were also wearing shoulder-baring vests and large sun hats, sweating profusely as they worked.
Fortunately, Green Source didn't restrict water consumption. Otherwise, many people would die of dehydration from this level of physical exertion.
Just as everyone was focused on their work, the site manager's voice suddenly rang out:
“Everyone, take a break! I have an important announcement to make!”
“There’s good news! Quickly stop what you’re doing and come over here!”
Xiao Ming wiped his face with the towel hanging around his neck. Without hesitation, he put down his shovel and walked to a shady spot nearby.
He wanted to hear what good news the manager had to announce.
He was relatively satisfied with his current life.
Although it was tiring here, at least he wouldn't starve or be killed by zombies.
Moreover, armed personnel were providing security throughout, so there was no need to worry about zombies rushing in and causing danger.
What good news was there to announce today?
A hint of curiosity flashed through his mind.
“Everyone, take a look! Do you know what this is?!”
“This is a good thing that Green Source Base just issued!”
“It’s called the Green Source Badge!”
“It was personally designed and created by Green Source Base, representing the identity of each of us! With this, who would dare bully us when they see us outside!?”
“Come on! Everyone line up to receive it! Every person is registered, and the corresponding badge will be distributed. Don’t make a mistake! This is related to everyone’s vital interests!”
The manager in charge of this construction site, supported by Green Source members, held up exquisite little badges and gesticulated enthusiastically as he spoke.
With the explanation, the people present gradually understood what was happening, going from confusion to comprehension.
Green Source Base was issuing personal identification!
Each person was different, and everyone could receive their own badge!
It had a name and QR code on it. Even if they didn’t recognize you, the base staff could scan the code and know the specific information inside the badge!
“Isn’t this just an ID card?!”
“Awesome! This way, our identity will be clear!”
“And have you heard?! In the future, Green Source Base will issue work compensation, food, and water based on this! I heard that the higher the level, the higher the subsidy!”
“Oh, and! In the future, there will be query devices outside the base. You can go over and scan it to see your points information! Work points and contribution points will also be registered in it, and you can check and confirm at any time!”
“Damn! Can we deposit food into Green Source Base in the future?! Doesn’t this badge equal a savings account?!”
For a time.
The people below were talking loudly.
This was a bit sudden.
It had been so long since the apocalypse, and the sudden appearance of this once-familiar technology made them a little unaccustomed.
The manager didn't speak for too long. Seeing that everyone understood, he began to distribute the badges.
Soon, the people who lined up received their respective badges.
“Huh? My name is on the back of the badge! This way, it won’t be easy to confuse or lose it.”
“The pattern on it is quite beautiful too, with walls and buildings. Is it a picture of Green Source Base?!”
The people who received the badges were excitedly talking to each other.
The manager didn't stop them, because it was very normal. Letting them rest and familiarize themselves with it was also good.
Xiao Ming had also just received his own badge.
His mood was slightly fluctuating as he carefully looked at the item in his palm.
It was light green with a pin on the back, which could be pinned on the chest or arm.
The lower part of the badge was a small QR code, the middle was a pattern, and the upper part was two leaves.
The words 'Xiao Ming' were also engraved on the back of the badge.
“Brother Xiao! Let me see yours! Yours is a Level 2 badge! So cool!”
Green came over, not caring about his sweat, and excitedly asked Xiao Ming for it.
Unlike Xiao Ming, he was only a Level 1 person, so he received a light green Level 1 badge with only one leaf on it.
“It’s the same as yours~~~ It’s just one more leaf, nothing to see~~~”
Xiao Ming's mouth turned up at this time, and even the AK couldn't suppress it.
He was indeed in a good mood.
Although this was a class-based thing, as a beneficiary, he still felt pretty good.
In the end, he still let Green play with and look at his badge.
In the field, there were only a few people like him who were Level 2 or above.
Besides him, there was also the manager and a few members of the branch base.
“Alright! After you receive it, be sure to take good care of it! This thing may be your ID card and amulet in the future!”
The manager of the construction site reiterated a few more times before letting the people here go back to work.
Xiao Ming and the others pinned the newly acquired badges in front of their clothes, feeling the somewhat heavy stainless steel material, a strange feeling spread throughout their bodies.
Is this a sense of belonging?
(End of chapter)
