Chapter 86: Dinner
“Here, Big Brother, the water is here. Everyone, come quickly and take a break, have some water.”
Ma Si Yu poured the water into cups and handed them out one by one. Xia Han drank several cups in quick succession, “Refreshing! We can drink this water freely?”
“I just checked the kitchen. Although I don’t know where the faucet is connected, water comes out as soon as it’s turned on. It seems there are no restrictions, so we should be able to drink it freely!”
Hearing Ma Si Yu’s words, a group of people began to have some beautiful aspirations for the future. Drinking water was a luxury in the apocalypse.
Except for Water Element Ability Users who could use water freely, everyone had a fixed daily ration, just enough to not die of thirst.
Now, with a full pot of water in front of them, several people gulped down several cups.
Zhao Xiao: “After we finish drinking, let’s quickly accelerate the growth of this peach tree. That will provide more security!”
After drinking this water, it felt different from what Ability Users produced. Therefore, the base must have a clean water source. Since the Boss allowed them to drink freely, it meant they were considered part of the family.
Then, he might understand why Boss Sang cared so much about the base’s security measures.
Ma Ya Ru nodded and said to her younger brother, “Xiao Yu, after you put your things down, go back first. Take Mom and Dad to the kitchen to see if there’s anything you can help with. Since Sister Sang said she’s hosting a welcome feast for us, she’ll likely be busy.”
Ma Si Yu nodded repeatedly, “Okay, okay, I will. Sister, take care of yourself. There’s a lot of meat and vegetables in the kitchen. Although I don’t know if it’s for us to eat, I think they won’t treat us poorly.”
These words made Zhao Xiao and the others pause. Food, and even meat!
There weren’t many people in the base now. They were wondering if they would get a share of these things if they performed well.
Gao Qiu: “Your younger brother is called Xiao Yu, right? I’m Gao Qiu, from Shang Jing. Could you trouble yourself to ask my parents to go to the kitchen and see if they can help with anything? They were chefs before the apocalypse, so they should be decent at cooking!”
Ma Si Yu nodded repeatedly, “Okay, okay, I’ll go in a moment. Big Brothers, do you need me to pass on any messages?”
Zhao Xiao: “Yes, thank you, Younger Brother Xiao Yu. I’m Zhao Xiao. Please also go find my sister and parents. Although they aren’t chefs, they can still help out in the kitchen.”
“Me too!”
“Yes, thank you for the trouble.”
Ma Si Yu noted down their names one by one before turning and walking towards the stairs.
Zhao Xiao and the others put all their effort into accelerating the growth of the Peach Blossom Tree.
Sang Chu originally thought it would take several days, but unexpectedly, these people managed to accelerate its growth in just half a day.
Seeing the Ability Users being carried back by their family members, slumped in their chairs and staring longingly at the delicacies on the table, Sang Chu felt speechless.
Although she was anxious, she didn’t seem to have put any pressure on them. So, after handing over the task to them, she left. She didn’t expect them to go to such lengths!
Seeing them looking listless but with bright eyes, Grandmother Lin smiled, “You must all be hungry. Is anyone else missing?”
Ma Si Yu had gotten acquainted with almost everyone by now. He had also checked each room and noted down the number of people on the doorplates. After counting, he said, “Grandmother, Brother Yi and his mother and younger brother are still missing. Brother Yi said he’ll be here soon!”
Sang Jing Wen: “Then everyone can start eating. I’ll take some food to Brother Yi’s group. Aunt Jian isn’t feeling well, so…”
Before he could finish speaking, Xiao Bao Yu and Xiao Yi Fei had already helped Jian Xiu Ying walk over, “Sorry we’re late.”
Sang Jing Wen: “Aunt Jian, are you feeling better?”
She only knew that she had slept for a long time. Hearing Sang Jing Wen’s concerned words, she said softly with a gentle smile, “Much better, thank you for your concern, Jing Wen. Everyone, don’t wait, please eat.”
When she arrived, she had already heard Sang Jing Wen’s words. Seeing everyone looking at her now, she felt a little embarrassed.
Ma Si Yu said, “Aunt Jian, we’re all family, so there’s no need to be polite. It’s all expected, please sit here!”
Zhao Qian watched his actions and felt contempt, thinking he was just a sycophant. However, she lowered her head, and the emotion in her eyes flashed by.
Xia Ru’s personality was as refined as his name. Even though he was wearing tattered clothes and looked a bit disheveled, he remained gentle and elegant:
“Although what Xiao Yu said earlier was a bit presumptuous, it expressed our true feelings. We all know what kind of life we’ve been living since the apocalypse. Although I’m not an Ability User, at least my limbs are intact. Even though I may not have been at the base for even a day, I sincerely want to consider this place my home. It’s too warm, captivating at first sight. Sang Chu, thank you for giving us the opportunity to join this big family.”
Xia Ru’s voice was pleasant to hear. Although it was a bit hoarse, it didn’t detract from his magnetic voice that was like a spring breeze, making people feel favorably towards him.
Sang Chu: “You’re welcome. As long as everyone follows the rules, Taoyuan Base will always welcome you.”
Sang Jing Wen: “Afterward, we will write down the base’s regulations for everyone to see. For now, let’s eat. You must all be starving.”
Grandmother: “Yes, yes, eat first, eat first. These were all made by Ah Zhe and his wife. They are master chefs, and they are delicious. Xiao Qi, come, come, try this braised pork!”
Bai Yu Qi sat next to Grandmother, still holding a large chicken leg, his mouth smeared with oil.
Seeing his sneaky eating, Grandmother paused her hand as she was about to add meat, then happily put the meat into his bowl, “Is that enough? If not, Grandmother will add another one for you.”
“Yes, yes, yes, yes!!!”
He was a little embarrassed at being caught sneaking food, but after hearing Grandmother’s words, he shamelessly nodded. Fortunately, the chicken legs were braised in large quantities, so it was fine for him to eat more.
Meeting Room in the Living Area
Sang Chu, Sang Jing Wen, and five external Ability Users were present.
Lu Min Feng distributed the written base manuals one by one. Sang Chu sat in the main seat and slowly began to speak:
“Everyone has just arrived, and I don’t want to put any pressure on you. However, without rules, nothing can be done properly. For the base to develop long-term, corresponding rules must be followed. Even though you’ve only been here for a short time, you’ve probably noticed the differences in the base.”
Zhao Xiao: “Sister Sang, does the base have a clean water source?”
This was what he wanted to know most. Sang Chu nodded upon hearing this, “Yes, but not much. So, in the future, we will still need to find some Water Element Ability Users to join us. Of course, other Ability Users are also needed. If anyone has recommendations, you can be a recommender, but be prepared for collective punishment.
The punishment section in the manual states that Ability Users are required to manage their own families and personal affairs. If disloyalty is discovered, or if family members are found to be causing trouble or colluding with outsiders, they will all be expelled, including the Ability User themselves. Of course, those you recommend, or those who recommended you, are all within the scope of expulsion.”
