Along the way, two people also jumped out of the overturned vehicles, but on the fast-moving road, they were directly run over by the vehicles behind them after jumping out.
They died on the spot.
Thus, no one dared to think of jumping out of the vehicle to escape. What's more, after jumping out, not to mention the vehicles behind that could kill them at any time,
even if they were incredibly lucky and managed to escape, could a single person survive in this wilderness at night? The large number of zombies encountered earlier was no joke.
The journey was peaceful.
Finally, they arrived at Da Zhangshu Base.
Uncle saw Li Yu's convoy approaching and quickly opened the gate.
At this moment, many people stood densely on the wall, all holding firearms.
The Safe City civilians who saw this scene were shocked, and then even more regretful. Although they had already regretted countless times just now, seeing this huge wall and such a capable team at this moment,
their inner regret intensified.
Even if all the people from Safe City came, it would be highly unlikely for them to conquer it with their current strength.
Li Yu had everyone gather these civilians in Weng City, making them huddle in a small corner with their hands on their heads, and assigned six people to guard them strictly. Several others on the wall continued to monitor them.
Li Yu shifted his gaze to He Chao and the others who had been helping them. This time, it was thanks to them for coming to report.
He Chao proactively handed over the gun in his hand and said, "Mr. Li, returning the gun to you."
Li Yu glanced at him and said with a smile, "Keep these two guns for self-defense. Also, your daughter has been asking to see you, so go see her later.
This time, your help was immense. Each of you will have your entry points increased by ten, and your monthly food rations increased to four catties.
Then, tomorrow, bring your brothers over early. I have a plan that you should really like."
Upon hearing this, He Chao was so happy he almost couldn't control himself. He tightly clenched his fists, controlled his emotions, and then said with excitement, "Thank you, Mr. Li."
Li Yu waved his hand and said, "This is what you deserve."
Li Yu called Bai Jie and asked her to bring Xiaoya over.
He Chao quickly left. Li Yu looked at him with some curiosity, only to see He Chao walk to the car mirror, tidy his hair, and clean the dirt off his face.
Li Yu felt a little emotional and walked up to He Chao, saying, "You can come and see your daughter whenever you have time from now on.
Hmm..."
Li Yu was silent for a moment, then added, "If you wish, you can join the Base directly now."
He Chao's face lit up upon hearing this, but he looked at his brothers behind him and remembered his previous promise to Li Yu to collect information outside for him, acting as an auxiliary member to protect the Base's safety.
He immediately said, "What about my brothers?"
Li Yu looked at them and said, "Them? I was going to tell you when you came tomorrow, but you're currently living at the Gas Station, right?"
He Chao said, "Yes, Mr. Li."
Li Yu continued, "Staying there all the time isn't very safe if you encounter a zombie horde. I plan to build a new wall, and they can live there, right around the Base."
Upon hearing this, He Chao was instantly excited. He knew all too well the constant worry of zombies approaching when living outside.
But then he suddenly remembered his conversation with Li Yu. He clearly understood that Li Yu wanted someone who could lead a group of people to help search for supplies and gather information from the outside.
After a moment of hesitation, he said, "Mr. Li, thank you so much. I'm truly touched that you would do this, but I also cannot go back on our previous promise.
I'm a rather simple person; if someone treats me well, I treat them well in return.
In this apocalypse, I've seen too many tragic things and experienced too many bad things, so I cherish everything, truly cherish it.
You trust me to lead people outside, and I will do it well.
Just as we discussed before, I will listen to you.
The value I can provide now is to lead my brothers to patrol the surroundings for you and help you find things. I will do it, and I will continue to do it."
Li Yu was somewhat moved. Although they had discussed this before,
it had clarified the relationship between them, but it hadn't been as close before.
From an initial cooperative relationship to a subtle subordinate relationship, and now a direct superior-subordinate relationship.
All of this was made clear. Li Yu stared at He Chao.
Then he smiled and said, "Good, I didn't misjudge you. There's always a room reserved for you in the Base. If you're tired, you can come in and rest anytime."
He Chao smiled but didn't reply.
Just then, Bai Jie led He Chao's daughter, Xiaoya, over.
Under the lights, it was as bright as day.
He Chao saw his daughter. Although it had only been a little over a week since their last meeting, he felt as if his daughter had grown a lot taller.
Every time he saw his daughter, he could see that her complexion was getting better and better.
"Daddy!" Xiaoya let go of Bai Jie's hand and excitedly ran towards He Chao.
He Chao walked over with a smile, stroked his daughter's head, and asked, "Are you being good in the Base?"
His daughter, Xiaoya, nodded and said, "Yes, I'm good. I made several friends in there. My best friends are Li Peizhen and Zhang Jennie. It's just that Zhang Jennie's brother is a bit naughty; he always causes trouble during class..."
He Chao listened to his daughter's every little detail, feeling immensely satisfied.
Wasn't everything he worked for just to let his daughter grow up healthy and happy?
Not to become illiterate, not to have a dark heart, to have her own friends, the companionship of peers, ample food, and a safe environment.
Listening to his daughter's chatter, He Chao was not at all impatient. He listened quietly, then looked up at Li Yu, his eyes full of gratitude.
After resolving the Safe City crisis, Li Yu looked at the group of civilians behind him.
Among those civilians, there were a few who had originally been Hua Chuanlong's people, but that didn't matter.
They were going to die anyway.
The alert level in the Base was lowered by one level.
Many people were sent back to rest, but the wall still maintained a strength of thirty people.
Especially at the main gate, after sealing Weng City, these civilians dared not act rashly.
Additionally, with more than five people consistently on guard on the wall, and surveillance cameras, they couldn't make any rebellious moves.
After finishing all this, He Chao took his brothers and the food Li Yu gave them and left. As they were leaving, Li Yu reminded He Chao again to bring all his brothers the next morning.
And after He Chao left, under the persistent questioning of his brothers, he told them, and He Chao's brothers were overjoyed.
