"Xu Qian, even if there's no water, we have the pool; even if there's no electricity, we have fire. We'll always find a way to survive here."
"Until the end, we will all guard our homes."
Xu Qian narrowed her eyes, a glint flashing in their depths.
The Da Ying Base didn't move to the Hope Base until five years into the apocalypse. Getting them to move earlier would be difficult given their current mindset.
The two walked into a stone cave on the first level. The cave was quite large.
There was a large, round wooden table surrounded by wooden chairs, crudely made, likely handcrafted.
In a corner, a stove bubbled with hot water.
"Have some tea," Wei Da Ying personally poured her tea and continued, "Xu Qian, you must have a purpose for coming. Tell me."
"First, let me clarify, we don't need support for now. Everyone is living quite well."
Xu Qian picked up her teacup and took a sip, the rich aroma filling her mouth.
She put down the cup and chuckled, "I originally wanted to persuade you to go to the Hope Base, but it seems that's not necessary now."
The mindset of the middle-aged and elderly naturally differed from the young. Young people wanted to strive, while older people mostly wanted to live well in the present.
Wei Da Ying's eyes lit up, and he asked urgently, "Do you have a way to bring us all there?"
Xu Qian raised an eyebrow, "Of course. Are you willing to go?"
Wei Da Ying shook his head, "Our old bones aren't going, but the other two bases are full of young people. They'll probably want to go."
Xu Qian's eyes brightened, "Then please, Boss Wei, help me ask them if they're willing to leave."
Wei Da Ying took out the large mobile phone from his waist and pressed something.
Soon, two people ran in from outside.
The two were familiar; they were the leaders who had brought ice last time.
Both were out of breath. The man said urgently, "Old Wei, you have a way to the Hope Base?"
In fact, their two bases had wanted to go for a long time.
It was just difficult to relocate such a large number of people.
"Yes, do both of your families want to go?"
A cold, indifferent female voice came.
The two men froze, only then realizing Xu Qian, who had been quietly drinking tea in the corner.
The cave could only be lit by candles, casting dim light. They could vaguely make out a tall, slender, graceful figure.
The woman squinted and observed intently.
Suddenly, her eyes widened, and she trembled, "You're Xu Qian?"
The young girl softly replied with an "Mm."
The two exchanged glances. Everyone said Xu Qian was fierce and terrifying, but she didn't seem like that at all.
At least, she had helped them twice already.
The two men obediently stepped forward and bowed respectfully.
"Hello, my name is He Xiu Zhen."
"My name is Zhang Yong Chao."
"Mm..." Xu Qian picked up her teacup and took a sip, saying calmly, "Pack your things and leave immediately."
The two men were taken aback. How could they leave now?
Outside, there was acid rain and tornadoes.
Xu Qian glanced up at them. The candlelight illuminated their faces, faintly revealing their surprised expressions.
"I have my ways. Go and make arrangements."
He Xiu Zhen murmured "Oh" and snapped back to reality.
Zhang Yong Chao said excitedly, "I'll go prepare right away!"
They were so excited that they turned and rushed off to make arrangements.
Wei Da Ying narrowed his eyes slightly and glanced at her.
"The wind and rain are so strong outside, how do you plan to take them away?"
Xu Qian smiled, "I naturally have my methods. Boss Wei, if you wish to leave, I can take the Da Ying Base with you."
Wei Da Ying gently shook his head and sighed.
"We old folks aren't suited to that big city life. This is fine too."
He paused and continued, "Of course, things are unpredictable in the future. Perhaps one day we'll get tired of this...
Will the Hope Base take in us old folks?"