#916 - Chapter 916 New Year's Eve Dinner

"The future definitely holds hope!"

This sentence spread through all connected residential areas via the communication devices!

Humanity's future holds hope!

If anyone else had said this, those who heard it might have scoffed.

But now, it was spoken by the leader of Green Origin Base!

The man who built a base that sustains tens of thousands of survivors!

Those who heard it felt as if an electric current ran through their bodies, leaving them numb, and the bitter cold outside could not stop the fire of hope erupting in their hearts!

"Humanity still has hope!"

"We still have hope for the future!"

"Waaaaah—"

Countless people shed tears of excitement, their eyes brimming with emotion at the words of the Green Origin leader.

It was more satisfying than eating dragon meat.

"I believe everyone hearing me now is one of us from Green Origin!"

"But in the future, this collective will surely continue to grow! Our humanity will not be extinguished! Our civilization will not be severed!"

"Sooner or later."

"We will rise to glory again!"

"Let the feast begin!"

Qin Jin didn't say much, conveying all he wanted to say in a few words.

But these words were precious, reaching the hearts of all who heard them with more persuasiveness than anyone else could muster.

Whether those who heard him were previously confused about the future, from this moment on, they had a new, albeit vague, hope.

Human civilization would continue to be passed down in their hands!

Let the feast begin!

As soon as Qin Jin finished speaking, people who were already prepared came out one after another, carrying various dishes and delivering them to each table.

Inside other buildings outside, as well as in the larger and smaller residential areas further away, and at all branch locations in Guangnan Province, the dishes were served simultaneously!

Although it couldn't be considered lavish compared to peacetime, and could even be described as simple and crude, like ordinary meals with only two or three dishes.

It still brought many people to tears of excitement once more.

Di San Xian (Stir-fried Potatoes, Eggplant, and Green Peppers), braised fish chunks, stir-fried pork, and dumplings, which many people ate during the New Year.

"The fish has already been portioned, and no one can eat more than their share. This is fish that has been detoxified using new technology. Everyone must eat their fixed portion, otherwise it may cause discomfort. Everyone, dig in!"

The personnel in charge of distribution reminded everyone to pay attention in a timely manner, and distributed the portion belonging to each person.

Instead of using large plates, the fixed style of the large cafeteria was adopted to ensure that everyone received basically the same amount.

"Waaaaah—"

Many people who received their portion trembled, their mouths whimpering.

It had been over a year.

Since the beginning of the apocalypse, they hadn't had such a decent dinner in over a year.

The food distributed during ordinary workdays only allowed them to barely maintain their physical functions. Only something like today's meal could be considered a formal dinner!

People of all levels and in all locations of the Green Origin system quietly savored their New Year's Eve dinner.

As for the main hall where Qin Jin was, it was naturally different. Plates of well-presented delicacies were placed on the tables, with a full dozen dishes!

There were no limits at all, and everyone in this venue could eat to their heart's content!

Most of them had already escaped hunger and were high-level members of Green Origin.

Amidst laughter and cheerful voices, everyone happily exchanged stories about what they had seen and gained this year, sharing experiences, both their own and those of others, that could be considered joyous.

Not long after mealtime, a large screen was raised.

It was showtime.

The arranged residential areas began to present their programs, and the music filled with the atmosphere of the New Year rippled throughout the Green Origin zone and even further to the branch locations.

Qin Jin watched this scene in a good mood.

Who said that the apocalypse only meant hunger and unease?

As long as it was managed well, they could still live a wonderful life in this era!

Residential Area 2.

Xiao Fei, Xiao Yun, and Qin Wanjiang carefully savored the delicacies in their hands, their eyes fixed on the performances of other personnel projected on the big screen in the dining hall.

"Hahaha, these people are so unprofessional. You can tell at a glance that these programs were rehearsed at the last minute. There's no hope for them to win the championship!"

The sharp-eyed Brother Qin immediately saw the clumsiness in the performances and couldn't help but comment.

"It will be our Residential Area 2's turn later, so give it your all! Strive to get in the top three and win a reward!"

The people next to them started to heckle, encouraging the performance team from their own residential area, who were about to go on stage not far away.

A dining hall in a certain branch base.

Li Shenglin, Xiao Cong, Li Cai, A Zhen, and others sat around a table, eating and watching the show in a pleasant atmosphere.

Having already entered the branch base, the New Year's Eve dinner they received tonight was much richer than that of ordinary personnel.

"Thank you all for your company! It's because of you fighting alongside me that I don't feel lonely in this era! Come on! Cheers!"

Li Shenglin raised a glass of beverage and shouted to the people at his table.

As a Level 4 personnel, he and Brother Liang did not go to the high-end gathering in the main hall, but chose to enjoy the New Year's Eve dinner with his most familiar companions.

The people in the small team echoed and raised their glasses, drinking it all in one gulp.

"Huh? A Cai, why do you seem a little down? It's the New Year, such a happy time, eat more, forget all the unhappy things. You weren't here last year, which made us feel very sorry. This year and in the future, let's work together to create a better life!"

Li Shenglin noticed that Li Cai next to him was a little absent-minded and couldn't help but encourage and comfort her.

He thought that Li Cai was touched by the memory of her deceased parents and that was why she was acting like this.

At this time last year, Li Cai was still struggling to survive with her parents somewhere in Shanshi. She finally managed to build the Shanshi Coal Mine Shelter later, but unfortunately, this year she encountered the tragedy of being separated from her parents forever due to the New Hope incident.

"Um, I'm fine, everyone eat quickly, today's dishes are very good. I'll toast Brother Li and Brother Liang, thank you for taking such good care of me from the beginning, and for making such great sacrifices for our group later!"

"That's right! We should all toast Brother Li and Brother Liang! Thank you for taking care of us all along!"

"Cheers! Thank you Brother Liang and Brother Li!"

The small team heard Li Cai's words and agreed very much. Last year, these two big brothers led everyone through the most difficult initial period of the apocalypse and also led everyone to find the Green Origin family. They were even willing to give up the opportunity to be promoted several times and chose to stay with them.

In the apocalypse, this kind of big brother is even closer than a relative!

Everyone toasted and thanked Brother Li and Brother Liang for their care.

Li Shenglin repeatedly said it was nothing. Seeing that Li Cai, who seemed to be in a better mood, he was no longer worried, and happily accepted the kindness of the other members of the small team.

Having a group of trusted partners in the apocalypse was also a kind of wealth for the two of them.

If.

If things continue to develop so smoothly, these people should be able to accompany Green Origin to create a stable new world.

Brother Li's gaze occasionally fell on Li Cai, and what he was thinking about was when to confess his feelings to her.

He didn't know when he had fallen in love with this girl. He had been secretly depressed for a while after she left last year, but this year they met again, and later, due to some accident, Li Cai returned to Green Origin to settle down, which made him overjoyed.

Strive to get better treatment, then confess to Li Cai and give her the best life!

That's what I've decided!

However.

Brother Li didn't notice the deep bitterness hidden in Li Cai's smile.

(End of this chapter)