Apocalyptic Disaster: Stockpile Supplies for Free and Make a Comeback

Chapter 143 Old Friends of Wucheng
"Do we really have money, no, do we have contribution points?" Zhang Yi asked in a low voice.

"Don't try to act all high and mighty; you'll be crying later." The stock clerk rolled her eyes.

"Don't worry, I'll have Uncle Li and the others come over for dinner later." Song Jinhe then took some inexpensive seasonings as a token of appreciation.

They've just arrived, and things seem calm on the surface, but that doesn't mean there aren't people watching them.

They took down the local bully right away, and Gu Huai personally welcomed them in. They moved into the villa area halfway through the formalities. How could they not attract attention?

The stock clerk followed her all the way to the checkout counter, pursed his lips, and was about to snort when he saw Song Jinhe pull out a work badge.

The contribution points of survivors who have not officially entered the base are recorded manually. The central area has complete facilities and a different contribution point system. After swiping their work badges, there is also a facial recognition system.

If the face does not match the registered and linked facial information, the alarm will immediately summon the patrol team.

The stock clerk, who was watching like a thief, noticed the work badge and contribution points, and his expression changed repeatedly.

A full five thousand contribution points, and it's still a lab work badge.

Unlike other departments, the laboratory only has two people in total.

What level do you have to be to get so many contribution points right away?
The stock clerk fell completely silent, looking somewhat embarrassed, as if afraid the other party would pursue the matter.

However, it's also the other person's fault; dressed so roughly, they don't look like someone from the city center.

The final settlement uses 850 contribution points, which is more than an average person might not earn even after working at the base for a month.

Being able to eat frozen meat and cheap vegetables once or twice is considered a good life.

With so many things they were carrying, Song Jinhe and her group attracted attention from everyone inside and outside the community.

"Our family members work hard outside and can't even earn this many contribution points. Why should they get so many contribution points in advance as soon as they arrive at the base!"

The man looking at the price tag on the roast duck grew increasingly uncomfortable. His son, risking his life, patrolled and protected the base, braving wind and rain.
I only contribute a little over a thousand points a month, and my family can't even afford to eat these things.

Song Jinhe didn't say anything. In fact, it wasn't an advance payment; it was a direct payment of contribution points.

"Hey, keep your voice down. The team of gifted individuals who came yesterday, even the Sheng family's son got beaten up, and the gifted individuals under his command were also seriously injured. I heard that there's a very capable researcher among them, whom even the leaders in the base have to give face to, and a licensed doctor as well."

"Offending the doctor is absolutely out of the question."

People may not know much about researchers, but it's a different story when it comes to doctors.

This is no longer an era where you can complain about doctors. In the post-apocalyptic world, doctors are a more precious resource than most gifted individuals.

During the initial temporary shelter phase, a rescue team was killed, and a replacement doctor was brought in. The team leader was only in his twenties and shielded the doctor with his body, while he himself was eaten by zombies.

“My daughter works under Ms. Xu in the management building. There are people in the lab who can also serve as medical staff; the one who just arrived is one of them.”

"So that's how it is." The person next to the shelf chuckled twice.

Before leaving the supermarket, Song Jinhe took the opportunity to inquire about the algorithm for exchanging supplies for contribution points.

She has both red and white wine in her space, which is worth several thousand contribution points.

The exchange rate isn't shady; it's calculated at 8% of the purchase price, with the remainder covering the base's storage and staff costs. "That means the highest earners in our team right now are Cheng Yan and Brother Jiang," Qi Sixing said with envy. "If I had known the apocalypse was coming, I would have chosen medical school too."

"If I had known the apocalypse was coming, I would have taken over a supermarket and a pre-made food factory and transported supplies to the villas in the suburbs of Wucheng in advance," Zhuang Ting sighed.

“If I had known there was an apocalypse, I would still have gone to the hospital,” Zhang Yi continued. “I’d find a place to wait for Jin Hehe and Cheng Yan.”

"Following the usual pattern, if you ever are reborn with your memories intact, please remember this," Song Jinhe said, amused. "If you become rich and powerful, don't forget me."

Reaching the fork in the road, Dai Jie looked towards the apartment building. "How about I go find Uncle Li, and you guys take your things and go back first?"

“Okay.” Zhuang Ting took the things from his hands.

I asked Xu Chuchu about Uncle Li and the others' work hours this morning, they should be back by now.

Song Jinhe and the others returned to the villa with the supplies and began preparing a meal.

Make soup with winter melon and half of the pork ribs, and make sweet and sour soup with the other half. Stir-fry pork with cucumber, and make steamed buns with the remaining few pounds. There is ready-made dough in Song Jinhe's space.

In addition, she also took out dried black fungus and dried kelp to make a cold dish, and added canned goods to make a table of dishes that were even more abundant than those for the Chinese New Year.

Zhang Yi and Qi Sixing were in charge of cooking. Zhuang Ting rushed into the kitchen to help out, while Song Jinhe was pushed out because she said she wanted to try making candied sweet potatoes again.

“We’re on the same side.” Zhang Yi held out her hand. “How about we switch to cold potato slices? They’re perfect for this kind of weather.”

Back in Wucheng, they had plenty of flour and sweet potatoes. Song Jinhe turned the candied sweet potatoes into candied charcoal.

When Jiang Shi'an was willing to eat, she felt it must be true love.

Later, they didn't believe in superstition and tried it themselves. Unsurprisingly, it was still black charcoal, but a lighter shade.

“Okay.” Song Jinhe took out ice cubes from the refrigerator to use for cooking.

Not long after, Dai Jie returned with Uncle Li and his son, but Cheng Yan and Jiang Shi'an had not yet returned.

"That's great! You've all arrived in Luozhou safely!" Uncle Li exclaimed excitedly as he looked at the familiar faces.

I was worried that they had just arrived at the base and probably didn't have many contribution points, so I felt bad about inviting them for a meal. But when I heard Dai Jie say that they would have contribution points in the villa area, I felt relieved and came over. Li Jin said she wanted to bring something, but Dai Jie didn't allow it.

"By the way, Uncle Li, how are the others?" Zhang Yi asked.

"After we separated from Cheng Yan, we headed towards Luozhou. We didn't go in the same direction as you, and we took a detour. We were only able to arrive safely thanks to the support from the base team, but we lost two people."

Speaking of the people who died on the road, Uncle Li sighed, "The rest of them are in the base. We were originally going to be assigned to the factory dormitory with them, but this kid awakened his talent, so he came to this apartment here."

"Everyone is doing well now. With their experience from Wucheng, they're adapting quickly to working at the base." Zhao Yanzhou's parents are also in the planting team, while Zhao Yanzhou works on the defense line. His family moved into the professional talent apartment a couple of days ago.

Zhao Yanzhou also contributed a lot to the defense of Wucheng Villa. The fact that he was able to bring his family out of the city is enough to demonstrate his strength, and it is not surprising that he was able to get an important position.

And then there's Li Jin. Song Jinhe knew from the very beginning that this kid wouldn't be bad.

Not all talented individuals can join the base's main force; he is already stronger than many adult talented individuals.

The main characters' companions who survived in Wucheng were all quite capable.