The door at the bottom of this cylindrical cement structure was rusty and looked like it would fall over with a push.
However, it connected to the Rock Mountain behind it, which was made of limestone.
In the past, besides a Cement Factory, there was also a continuously operating limestone factory here.
Now, after the apocalypse, the limestone mountain still had very little vegetation.
This Rock Mountain, because it was frequently mined before, had become a steep slope, making it very difficult to ascend from all sides.
This limestone mountain was later shut down, and then a house was built on top of it.
Li Yu saw this place and felt it was quite suitable.
Getting out of the car, raindrops fell on his raincoat, splashing up droplets of water.
Li Tie also got out of the car, and then the two of them tried to push open the large iron door.
The large iron door was stuck because it hadn't been opened for too long.
So, the two of them pushed with all their might, but it still didn't open.
Da Pao, Li Gang, and the others behind them saw this and got out to help.
After getting out of the car, everyone pushed the door together with force.
The iron door creaked, and some rust flakes fell from it.
In the rain, with everyone's combined effort, the rusty iron door was finally pushed open.
Dong!
The main core of the supporting large door behind them broke, and one side of the door directly toppled crookedly to the ground.
They had thought it was so hard to open that perhaps it could be closed later.
After this large iron door was pushed open, it revealed a circular space inside.
It was empty, with spiral-shaped steps winding upwards, circle by circle.
At the very top, there was a hollow iron ring hanging.
It looked particularly industrial.
"Cars can't fit in here, park them outside and surround the main gate.
As for the main gate, well, don't worry about it," Li Yu said from inside.
The circular cement building echoed Li Yu's words.
Everyone in the cars got out one after another, then took out the items they needed to carry, and followed Li Yu up the steps.
This cylindrical building was connected to a bridge about 7 meters high.
The bridge was not long, only about five meters.
However, it angled upwards.
This small limestone mountain was much higher than this 9-meter-plus building, about a dozen meters high.
Li Tie and the others parked the vehicles in a circle around the main gate, forming a perimeter, and took out the car keys.
Dong Dong Dong
Rain hit some discarded metal machinery nearby.
Li Yu and the others walked onto this cylinder.
This cylinder was very thick, almost 3 meters, and at a height of six or seven meters, a roof was built with bricks and stones.
With more than twenty people standing on it, the space was a bit crowded, but after crossing this cement bridge, they could reach the limestone mountain, where a house was located nearby.
The limestone mountain had been mined all around, so the surroundings were steep ninety-degree slopes.
It would be difficult for even a person, let alone a zombie, to climb this small mountain without tools.
Li Yu led the people up these steps, with some railings on both sides.
This construction was very solid, and although some thick steel bars were exposed, it also indirectly proved the abundance of materials used!
Going up these steps, there was a concrete ground ahead, and behind it was the house.
The house only had three rooms, but the rooms were quite large, enough to accommodate all of them.
They didn't know if this place was where their former employees lived, but these three rooms all had several double beds, covered in dust.
"This will do," Li Yu put down his things.
This place was safe enough.
Everyone found a corner and began to put down the items they carried.
The rain outside was heavy, and water dripped from the eaves onto the steps.
"You all rest here.
Yu Tong, Song Min, and Shang Xue'er, you three girls share one room, and the rest of you find a place to rest," Li Yu said.
"Okay."
"Okay."
Everyone agreed.
Third Uncle walked directly to the top of the cylindrical building, then thought for a moment and placed a rope with some bells on the outermost roadside.
This was the simplest way to give a warning.
Inside this cylindrical building, there were also some windows, but they had no glass, just a dry gap.
Although not large, because there were two windows, they created a cross-draft, and the wind and rain from outside blew in.
Third Uncle found a spot and set up a simple tent.
Seeing this, Li Yu walked over and said, "Third Uncle, why don't you go sleep in that house?
It might be too cold here, and we'll have someone on duty watching at all times."
Third Uncle lit a cigarette with a click, took two puffs, and said, "It's fine, it's the same here."
Li Yu looked at Third Uncle and didn't try to persuade him further.
Just the two of them, on this cylindrical building, chatted on and off.
Outside, the rain pattered, and it was unknown how long it would last.
When it rained, the zombies would riot.
Sigh.
Li Yu sighed.
Some raindrops drifted in, carrying a hint of the scent of leaves.
"Third Uncle, why did you retire from the military back then?" Li Yu suddenly asked.
Third Uncle flicked the ash from his cigarette, his eyes filled with reminiscence, recalling many things.
For a moment, he didn't know how to begin, then sighed and said, "I offended someone."
Third Uncle's four short words contained endless regret.
He didn't regret offending someone, but rather that after that battle, he clearly had a chance...
Li Yu didn't continue asking.
Since Third Uncle didn't want to elaborate, Li Yu didn't press him for details.
Actually, none of it mattered.
It was all in the past, now in this apocalyptic era.
Although it was cruel, it also invisibly broke many shackles.
"Xiao Yu, you've done very well," Third Uncle said with satisfaction in his eyes.
Li Yu felt a bit awkward all of a sudden.
Facing such sincere praise, especially from an elder, made him unsure how to respond for a moment.
Just as Li Yu was unsure how to respond, a voice came: "Third Uncle, Yu Ge, let's eat something first."
Yu Tong walked over carrying two buckets of braised beef noodles.
Many of these instant noodles were close to their expiration date, but for people in the apocalypse, as long as they hadn't spoiled, a slight difference in taste was not an issue.
Li Yu took the noodles Yu Tong handed him, opened them, and saw that there was actually some real braised beef inside.
"This is?" Li Yu asked, a little confused.
After all, Yu Tong was in charge of logistics this time.
"Auntie said you all worked hard, so she took some jars and put some beef in them.
Everyone has some," Yu Tong said softly.
The noodles, soaked in hot water, gave off a strong aroma, mixing with the scent of the beef that had been stewed for several hours.
This made Li Yu and Third Uncle's appetites increase when they smelled it.
