Deng Ben opened his mouth, wanting to ask if it was about entering the Inner City, but feared that asking outright might lead to embarrassnt if it wasn’t the case.
So, not knowing what to say, he nodded excitedly instead.
Li Yu said to Third Uncle, "Third Uncle, Luo and the others are over here, why don’t you tell them about this together."
Third Uncle nodded.
He spoke, "Luo, Old Bi, tomorrow we’re heading to Juzi Island, for a mission, bring the armored vehicle and mortars, be prepared."
???
So sudden.
Third Uncle’s way of speaking is unique.
He always says one word when he can, instead of saying two.
Though concise, the aning expressed is very accurate.
Old Luo, holding the ball, was suddenly stunned by the abrupt arrangent, "Tomorrow, are we going directly tomorrow?"
"Yes, we set off early tomorrow morning. What ti, Xiao Yu?"
"Seven thirty."
"Hmm, we set off at seven thirty tomorrow morning, be ready, Luo, bring ten people with you. Mainly those skilled with cannons. We need you over there."
Old Luo habitually saluted, speaking to Third Uncle, "Understood, I’ll go prepare now."
To Luo or Old Bi, Old Qin, Third Uncle sotis feels like their pre-Doomsday superior.
Sotis, involuntarily, they just salute, although Third Uncle has spoken with them many tis, and they’ve adjusted, occasionally the behavior tends to reveal itself.
After Luo and Old Bi left the basketball court, they kept following behind He Bing, looking at Li Yu.
"Where is He Bing?" Li Yu asked the sound of footsteps.
"He’s with Zhou Ran working on that Zombie Generator."
"Oh? How’s it going now?"
"Mostly completed, but He Bing wants to perfect it more, so he’s over there continuing to adjust with Zhou Ran."
Li Yu nodded, planning to check on their progress later after handling these things.
Li Hang, being a chanical enthusiast, hearing the footsteps ntioned Zhou Ran and others were almost done with the Zombie Generator, said to Li Yu, "Brother, I want to go see their Zombie Generator."
Before Li Yu could agree, Li Hang had already run off.
Watching Li Hang’s back, Li Yu thought inwardly: this kid. Already about to beco a father, yet still so impulsive.
However, to be fair, Li Hang has indeed beco much steadier than before, though his age still occasionally reveals so youthful behavior.
Quickly.
He Chao ca out with Xu Zhen and Fu Sheng, along with others from the Outer City.
Having heard He Chao say Li Yu had arrived, they naturally ca out to see what was happening.
Suddenly, a large crowd of over a hundred gathered on the basketball court.
"Director Li, they’ve arrived," He Chao said to Li Yu.
Beside He Chao stood Fu Sheng and Xu Zhen.
Fu Sheng’s wife, Xu Zhen’s sister also ca out, everyone greeted Li Yu and the others.
Li Yu did not chit-chat; he had many matters to address and needed to wrap them up quickly.
So he spoke to everyone, "All of you who have joined Big Camphor Tree Base have been here for a while, the first batch that ca in has likely been here for about a year.
I’ve said before, as long as you do well, I will give you what you desire."
Originally Li Yu and the others ca out from the conference room, it was already dusk.
Dusk falls quickly, and at this basketball court, the sunlight had nearly disappeared.
The solar streetlights on the court lit up automatically.
Under the light, Li Yu continued:
"Here, I announce.
Deng Ben, Xu Zhen, Fu Sheng, these three have passed the assessnt and can now live in the Inner City, their usual jobs remain unchanged.
Fu Sheng will continue handling issues with building materials within the base, Xu Zhen will still be responsible for drainage and water-related issues in the sewers, Deng Ben will maintain liaison tasks."
There was silence for a few seconds.
Swoosh—
Suddenly, a buzz of conversation.
Amidst the murmuring noise, Deng Ben, Xu Zhen, and Fu Sheng were stunned.
Especially Deng Ben, he initially thought his guess was incorrect, sothing he dared not even dream about had now co true.
Once he enters Big Camphor Tree Base Inner City, he can see his daughter every day.
It was like a huge pie falling right on his head.
Too sudden, too unexpected, too joyful.
"Ah!" Xu Zhen’s sister shouted excitedly, then beca sowhat embarrassed.
In the noise, her voice wasn’t prominent, so when she noticed no one was looking at her, she returned to her usual self.
Fu Sheng trembled all over, long before, a year ago, upon hearing from others about the Big Camphor Tree Base, he’d been dreaming about it.
To him, Big Camphor Tree Base is the best shelter.
Countless dreams of being able to join.
Later, it actually happened.
After entering the Outer City, he was already quite satisfied, living here is considered living, compared to struggling and barely surviving elsewhere.
Initially, thinking that entering the Inner City after a year at the base was just a legend, especially as besides He Chao, no one else had achieved it.
So he didn’t hold much hope, contentnt was bliss.
Already being in the Outer City was great.
Know that many people want to enter the Outer City but haven’t had the chance.
He was extrely satisfied.
And now, Li Yu personally announced that the three of them could enter the Inner City.
Excitent, emotion, all these feelings hit at once.
His eyes quickly turned red.
But he soon realized an issue, if he enters, what about his family? His wife?
So his face cald slightly, hesitated for a while, and finally asked, "Director Li, what about our families? Are they still in the Outer City?"
Li Yu smiled faintly, saying, "They will enter the Inner City together."
Upon hearing this, Fu Sheng’s wife and Xu Zhen’s eighteen-year-old sister instantly cheered.
Embracing their families, sharing in the joy.
People all around, hearing Li Yu speak, the noise grew even louder.
"We originally thought entering the Inner City was just a gimmick, never expected it to be real!"
"Of course, Director Li’s words always stand firm; when has he not fulfilled them? And in the Outer City, you should be glad, there are so many outside who want in but have no chance."
"Hey hey hey, don’t misunderstand my aning, I was just expressing, though indeed, those three, anyhow, I accept with total conviction."
"Indeed, those three contributed a lot, and being the first batch of veterans, no one can criticize."
.....
Li Yu quietly watched their excitent, bouncing in place.
Then he addressed everyone, "Work hard, they are your example. If you do well in the future, you can live in the Inner City too."
Everyone nodded heavily.
Especially with the examples of Deng Ben and the others right in front of them, it was convincing enough.
Li Yu turned to Second Uncle and said, "Second Uncle, you take Deng Ben and the others inside, I’ll go see what’s happening with Zhou Ran and the others."
Then he seed to rember sothing.
Right!
He had scheduled with Ju Tianrui and Xiao Jun, they were still waiting for his update.
So he said to He Chao, "Inform Ju Tianrui and Xiao Jun to co over now."
"Okay, Director Li."
.......
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Another Chapter at midnight
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