Chapter 201: Chapter 201: Great Harvest Chapter 201: Chapter 201: Great Harvest Lu Xuerong looked at Gu Pan with a smile and asked, “How about this, after we exchange these for contribution points, we can save a bit more and divide them into portions. When Teacher Chen, Squad Leader Fang, and Guo Gang arrive, we’ll give one to each of them, so they can settle down comfortably upon arrival.”
Gu Pan didn’t object. “Sure, we still have those grains stashed away. Once we exchange these items for contribution points, we really won’t have any worries.”
Cheng Yang, eyes twinkling like little stars, gazed at Lu Ruisheng. “Brother, are you and Sis descended from lucky stars? Why does so much good fortune follow us when we’re with you?”
In the past, Gu Pan’s Space and her foreknowledge from rebirth had indeed helped them avoid many troubles and reap many benefits. But this ti, it was not the case.
Lu Ruisheng said with a smile, “Perhaps it’s simply that our luck gets better when we are all together?”
Cheng Yang grinned widely, his smile beaming. “I really love you guys.”
Gu Pan really couldn’t watch any longer. “Get back to work. Let’s load up the vehicle, then rest well; we’ll head back at dawn tomorrow.”
Cheng Yang hurriedly acknowledged and increased his pace in working.
Thankfully, this factory was accustod to transporting heavy goods, so there were plenty of tools available for moving them.
Gu Pan always felt that there might be more valuable things in such a big factory. So, taking the opportunity when going to the restroom, she wandered around to see if there was anything else they could take with them.
Miraculously, she found two trucks in the garage, the kind with trailers. Gu Pan casually claid one, unnoticed by the others.
Then she called Lu Ruisheng and the rest to co over and see if they could cut down on the disassembly and transport everything in the big trailer instead.
After so discussion, they decided it was feasible. So, they switched tools and planned to just drive this truck back, leaving the original truck behind.
Of course, Gu Pan couldn’t really leave it; she planned to sneak it into her Space later. The fuel they had used coming here was a bit of a waste. If they’d known, they would have just driven a smaller vehicle, but who could have predicted this? It was more important to work fast now.
Because they had all the necessary moving tools, they didn’t need to disassemble much. They quickly loaded up the machinery onto the trailer. Afterward, they also loaded all the associated small devices and equipnt, useful or not, onto the truck. The more, the rrier, since the vehicle was large enough.
Everything packed, it was dusk, and everyone was truly hungry and tired. They did not rush to hit the road, opting instead to rest where they were.
Originally, Gu Pan was reluctant to supply the base with too many energy resources too frequently, fearing it might seem less valuable if given in abundance. But plans often change faster than one can keep up, and this was another unexpected windfall.
In any case, this would also have its benefits, likely elevating their status in the base.
Moreover, once they returned, they planned to stay ho for a while, hatch quails, catch so rabbits in the mountains, and find an excuse to take out so chicken, duck, and goose eggs. They wanted to try breeding as their ho had ample space.
Recently, nights were getting increasingly shorter, and Gu Pan calculated that the midnight sun would soon arrive.
She planned to set up a small vegetable greenhouse in the courtyard upon returning. She had soil in her Space, so with large pots and a shade cloth over the greenhouse, she would try to grow vegetables.
Then, they could raise so small animals and enjoy a peaceful life for a while.
In her previous life, she had only survived three years into the apocalypse. Not knowing what cataclysmic disasters might co next, she wanted to live this kind of life while she could. Who knew what awaited them? So why not take a little vacation now, while it was still possible?
That night was peaceful, and the next morning dawned even earlier. They set out on their journey sooner as a result.
By noon, so people brazenly blocked their way.
With roadblocks ahead, they couldn’t simply crash through with the truck. They had no choice but to confront the situation.
They all took out grenades, Smoke Bombs, wearing bulletproof vests, and now they put on their helts, readying for combat.
Unexpectedly, a voice bood from a loudspeaker, “We don’t want to fight. We’re just collecting a toll. We are rciful, kind, and dislike killing.”
Gu Pan’s lips twitched. Their definition of ‘rciful’ and ‘kind’ seed rather different from the norm.
But this was better. They didn’t want a fight either. A skirmish could lead to injuries, and a negotiation was preferable.
She told Cheng Yang and Lu Xuerong to wait in the truck while she and Lu Ruisheng got out.
The two approached the other group. Lu Ruisheng asked, “Who do we talk to?”
A skinny old man stepped forward. “Let’s talk over there.”
There was a small grass hut with a table and four stools.
Gu Pan and her group followed him inside. As they arrived at the table, three of them took seats and soone offered them water.
The old man had long hair, sowhat resembling a Taoist in appearance. He was wearing a traditional short jacket as well. Mm, he might look more like a swindler now…
He spoke to Gu Pan and Lu Ruisheng, “In the apocalypse, everyone wants to stay alive. We don’t like bloodshed, hence the toll. I see you’re transporting heavy equipnt, presumably for the base, right? How co there are only a few of you?”
Gu Pan replied, “We do belong to the base and are just ordinary Scavengers. This really was a stroke of luck. So what are your terms? Let’s speak frankly.”
The old man looked at Gu Pan and chuckled. “Little girl, do you think I’ll believe that?”
Gu Pan also smiled. “If you don’t believe we’re just lucky, then you shouldn’t be negotiating with . If I’m on a mission for the base, aren’t you afraid of the base military storming you?”
The smile on the old man’s face froze for a mont before returning. “You’re an interesting one. Why not just give up going back to the base? What’s so good about that place? Still have to listen to leaders’ orders, right? Why not join grandpa here and beco a king among these mountains instead?”
Gu Pan replied, “I appreciate your kind offer, Old Master, but we have family and friends at the base. The base is our first choice. I also believe you’re a good person. Honestly, I have a lot of valuable things. If today you let go, the next ti I have sothing good, I’ll rember you first.”
The old man’s eyes shone cunningly. “Little girl, are you trying to bait with empty promises? I have brothers to feed. Without sothing concrete, do you think they’ll let you pass?”
Gu Pan thought to herself, this old man’s got quite a few tricks up his sleeve.
Lu Ruisheng said, “You’re the boss, they would naturally listen to you. If there’s a split within a group, wouldn’t that turn into a total ss?”
The old master looked at Lu Ruisheng, who hadn’t spoken much until now. He hadn’t expected these two youngsters to be so shrewd, hitting the nail on the head.
He said, “Well, you two need to leave sothing for this old man as a token to explain to my brothers, don’t you think?”
Lu Ruisheng asked, “As you’ve seen, we’ve just stumbled upon so equipnt. That would be useless to you without a professional team to operate it. We only brought enough rations for a few days, so how shall we proceed?”
The old man scrutinized them. “You two look well-nourished. Your appearances… hold on, sothing isn’t right with this girl’s appearance. Absolutely not right.”
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