Published: February 6, 2025
"Sorry for being late, because this is a combined chapter!"
Cloud Summit Villa was celebrating as if it were the New Year.
Surviving in the apocalypse was an extremely difficult task. Even if you became an evolver, the chances of death were not much lower than that of ordinary people. After all, you had to fight, to kill zombies, and to slay mutated life forms—these were all extremely dangerous tasks, and one careless move could lead to death.
Just like Ye Zhongming in his previous life, as a six-star evolver, he also died at the hands of an insect man due to a moment of carelessness.
Thus, the apocalypse brings out the ugliness of human nature to the extreme. Because everyone lacks a sense of security, everyone is on edge during these times, anxiously wondering if they will survive another day. It is inevitable that the darker side of human nature will be unleashed.
Of course, this is not an excuse for wrongdoing because humans are inherently higher beings, endowed with wisdom and reason. If everything were left to indulgence, there would be no difference from beasts.
Survival requires food, which is the premise of everything. When Cloud Summit Villa set its sights on the grain storage in Yingchun County, it received overwhelming agreement and support. Everyone understood that food was the foundation of everything. In uncertain times, filling one's stomach became the priority; without hunger, one would have the energy to do other things.
Therefore, although the team suffered heavy losses, when truckloads of food arrived at the villa, it still elicited thunderous cheers, and every face shone with broad smiles.
The first meal after the operation was naturally the most lavish, with plenty of rice, steamed buns, and even all kinds of canned meat served at the table. Those who enjoyed drinking even received a small cup of liquor.
On this day, many people experienced the most comfortable night since the apocalypse began.
After Ye Zhongming chatted with everyone in the dining hall, he went out to check on the situation. He would not become complacent and lower his guard just because they had received some food. There were quite a few forces lurking around the villa, watching him closely. Once news of the grain storage battle spread, under their greed, Ye Zhongming would not be surprised by what might happen.
In such a situation, the only thing he could do was to take care of himself.
After inspecting the entire villa, Ye Zhongming returned to his residence, where Xia Lei, Lu Yi, Mo Ye, Tang Tian, and Sister Rong were already waiting at the door.
These individuals formed the temporary management team of the villa, each responsible for a specific part, supporting the operation of the base.
Xia Lei acted like the chief steward, involved in everything and able to intervene wherever needed. This was related to her previous experience in the armed police force as a clerk, where she took on a managerial role.
Mo Ye had already assumed the position of the base's armed forces leader. She applied her experience and methods from managing special teams during her service, resulting in excellent outcomes. Little Tiger was her assistant, and together, they managed the training and lives of the base's soldiers in an orderly manner.
Lu Yi, although older, had been in business for many years. He was sharp, understood the situation clearly, and conducted himself with caution. Ye Zhongming had entrusted him with external matters, such as trading with the Black-clad Caravan. Additionally, he assisted Tang Tian in managing the ordinary people, helping Tang Tian and his assistant, Xiang Tao, become familiar with common management methods.
Tang Tian joined the team relatively late, but he was honest and not foolish. He was firm when necessary, which earned Ye Zhongming's admiration. Moreover, Candy was evidently receiving special protection and treatment, which encouraged this man to help Ye Zhongming.
Sister Rong was responsible for logistics and various trivial matters. Women were generally more careful in these aspects. Her previous work in a company was similar, and many women who had suffered trauma were placed under her care, serving as a form of protection that Ye Zhongming permitted. After all, as the base grew larger and the population increased, there would be many things he could not attend to. With Sister Rong at the forefront, those women who had previously endured persecution and abuse would not suffer again due to unforeseen circumstances.