Chapter 424: Chapter 424 Temporary Stability
Everything was taken care of, the paperwork and contracts were all signed, and they all received their own work contracts. Afterwards, all they had to do was go ho and wait for the news.
The ti given for this was one to two months, during which they were free to find temporary jobs or just take a rest, as they saw fit.
Of course, it would depend on their own food supplies. If soone had food and drink, then not working was fine.
If they had nothing, then they would need to work, because they still needed to eat.
On the way ho, Gu Pan and the others decided not to work but to take a break and relax for a while. They had been too tired before, and now with a little over a month’s break, they wanted to really relax and enjoy the sunshine and beautiful scenery.
Because Gu Pan had finally airlifted so food over, enough to last them three months, everyone felt very at ease now.
In the following two days, except for going out to buy supplies once, they all rested at ho, enjoying this rare opportunity.
The variety of food at Mount Everest was limited, but at, vegetables, and even eggs could be provided regularly and in fixed quantities.
This was because the breeding area here was very professional and extensive.
Various unmutated livestock and poultry had been transferred here in advance, and so breeding eggs had also been brought in the Fla Boxes to hatch, so breeding was now given even greater importance.
Certainly, pills that could provide human nutrition were nearly ready after research, but given human desires for taste and texture, everyone still preferred food that was grown and bred themselves.
And at that ti, they heard so unsettling news. Qin Qianqian ca, saying that Zhang Manman had been diagnosed with cancer. Although it was in the early stages, there were indeed no dicines or targeted treatnts available now.
Gu Pan felt pretty bad when she heard the news. After all, she had a relationship with Zhang Manman, who was a good person, so she went to find Lu Xuerong to see if there was any traditional Chinese dicine that could slow it down. She had many traditional dicines in her Space, and if possible, she still hoped to help out.
When Lu Xuerong heard the news from Gu Pan, she was also very distressed. After thinking for a mont, she said, “If there is traditional Chinese dicine, then the Chinese dicine practitioners at Mount Everest Base should have so thods.”
Gu Pan asked Lu Xuerong, “Then what kind of Chinese dicine is needed? My friend has so, but if I’m not sure what’s needed, I can’t ask them.”
She didn’t want to wait for the other side to prescribe the dicine and then present the exact dicine she had, giving the impression that she had everything.
But if she brought out so traditional Chinese dicines, claiming they were a friend’s cherished collection, and then had a doctor check if they could be used—if there happened to be a need—wouldn’t that be more discreet and appropriate?
Lu Xuerong thought for a while and then said, “I’ve actually studied books on this subject. Let find a book for you to check the nas of the dicines.”
Soon, Lu Xuerong found the book and handed it to Gu Pan.
Gu Pan looked at the traditional Chinese dicines listed, writing them down with pen and paper, “I’ll go ask my friend about them in a bit.”
Lu Xuerong remarked, “These are all precious items now. It’s just that you have such a kind heart. Otherwise, who would be willing to give them away for soone else?”
“I’m just asking around. These dicines date back before the apocalypse, so it’s uncertain whether they can still be used.”
“Okay, then be careful when you go out.”
“Mhm.”
After bidding farewell to Lu Xuerong, Gu Pan went ho and discussed the matter with Lu Ruisheng, and then the two of them went out. They found a secluded place, took so traditional Chinese dicines out of the Space, bagged them, and then visited Zhang Manman’s ho.
Zhang Manman was basking in the sun by her window at ho when she looked out, her eyes filled with confusion.
Hearing a knock at the door, she went to open it and, seeing Gu Pan and Lu Ruisheng, she was very surprised, “Sister Panpan, brother-in-law, you’ve co. Please, co in and have a seat.”
After they entered the house, Zhang Manman wanted to pour so water, but Gu Pan stopped her, “No need, we’ve brought you so dicine, traditional Chinese dicine. You should have your dad take you to the hospital for a proper check-up. I’ve heard that these dicines are for treating your illness, and I hope they will be useful for you.”
Zhang Manman’s tears fell instantly, “I can’t accept this. I know the value of these dicines; they could be exchanged for so many supplies. I can’t take them; it’s too valuable.”
Gu Pan patted her on the back, “Don’t think too much about it. Life is priceless, and you must have faith in Huaxia traditional dicine. I believe you’ll get better.”
Suddenly, Zhang Manman knelt down before Gu Pan, “Sister Pan, if it weren’t for the pills you gave before, I may have already lost my sight. You’ve saved more than once.”
Gu Pan helped her up, “It’s fate that we t. Don’t get too emotional. Take good care of yourself, and I’ll co to visit you when I have ti.”
Zhang Manman saw them to the door, and as they left, she suddenly felt hopeful about surviving once again.
On their way back, Gu Pan and Lu Ruisheng heard people talking about how many had been diagnosed with cancer due to the intense ultraviolet radiation. This was sothing that no one had expected. After all, who would have discovered from the very beginning that the sun could be problematic?
With frequent rainy days, everyone hoped for sunshine, so many would rush outside to bask in it whenever they could, hoping to absorb so calcium—no one ever imagined that the sun could take lives.
Having so free ti, Gu Pan took out two packs of family planning supplies and had Cheng Yang and Chen Lang go out to exchange them at a black market stall for so at, vegetables, and eggs to make a nice al in the evening.
For clear water harbors no fish, such trades would definitely exist everywhere. Cheng Yang and Chen Lang, already savvy in such matters, had no trouble finding such a place.
The two of them were more than willing to do this job; they put on hats and masks, quietly made their preparations, and snuck out.
In the afternoon, they returned carrying a large basket, and Gu Pan was not surprised; those two packs of items were indeed treasures now.
Everyone ca over when they heard the noise, discussing how to prepare the food.
In the end, they decided to stir-fry so vegetables—they still had so rice—so, stir-fried dishes with rice it would be.
While cooking, they prepared portions for Lu Jianguo, Lu Jianshe, and Su Qing, too, since they had been busy with work since arriving at Mount Everest; they would not invite them to co ho for a al, but instead, deliver it to them.
With the cruise ship relocation work, both Lu Jianguo and Lu Jianshe had been credited with great achievents; Lu Jianguo was officially appointed as the Deputy Base Commander, and Lu Jianshe was promoted by a level, centing their family’s strong position within the base.
Of course, the higher the position, the busier one beca. Nowadays, Lu Jianguo and Lu Jianshe were working overti every day; there was so much to be done at Mount Everest Base, and they needed to make the most of the good weather for who knew when the weather would change again?
Whenever Lu Jianguo and Lu Jianshe ate the als brought by Gu Pan, they felt blessed because, regardless of their official ranks or the als themselves, it was their children who had helped them attain these things. Who else within the base had such good fortune or such wonderful children?
That night, everyone slept very well; Gu Pan and the others had grown accustod to the new environnt.
The feeling now was quite miraculous; the hos atop Mount Everest had beco seaside abodes, with daily views of the ocean from their windows.
The weather was clear, and there was greenery on the mountains, with the deep blue sky mirrored by the sea; it was all beautiful where the sky touched the ocean.
But such beauty ca at the sacrifice of countless humans and living creatures. The laws of nature, the changes in the natural world, were beyond human control.
The next morning, Lu Jianguo arrived rather hurriedly, his face full of anxiety.
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