Chapter 384: Ye Heng Learns That Luo Song Ran Into Trouble

There's also a planting area; I plan to talk to the Special Zone Chief and see if we can buy some soil from them.

Soil purification is a secret technology; only the major special zones have it, and even the top-tier shelters can only buy ready-made soil from the special zones, which is said to be expensive and not cost-effective.

But Ye Heng had no choice; he didn't want the shelter to forever rely on Lin Meng, so he should figure out how to be self-sufficient to not disappoint Lin Meng's expectations.

Lin Meng thought for a moment and said:

That works; you can first go to the 13th Special Zone to check the market, see what the soil is like, and also show me.

As for furniture, I can actually provide it for you, but if you can buy ready-made ones in the 13th Special Zone, that's fine too.

Anyway, any random modern supplies can sell for sky-high prices in the 13th Special Zone.

Whether she provides supplies or furniture, it's actually the same.

Ye Heng was deeply grateful to Lin Meng; he had been busy with many shelter affairs lately and hadn't properly communicated with Lin Meng for a long time, which he truly regretted.

Once this matter is settled and the new shelter is on track, he will definitely organize everyone to build a Goddess Temple so that everyone can devoutly offer sacrifices every day.

Lin Meng didn't know Ye Heng already intended to build her a worship hall; thinking of the supplies, she said:

Since you're going to talk to the Special Zone Chief of the 13th Special Zone about soil, I'll quickly help you prepare some medicine; his daughter's illness requires long-term use of this medicine, which is hard to cure, and it's lifesaving for him and also useful for you.

Ye Heng naturally felt moved upon hearing this; he didn't dare to bother Lin Meng further, but who knew Lin Meng would actually bring it up herself.

Lin Meng, you always think of us everywhere; compared to that, what we can give you is really too little.

No amount of words can fully carry the gratitude of everyone in the shelter toward Lin Meng; only by eternally offering sacrifices generation after generation can we repay it.

Lin Meng laughed and said:

Don't say such things; I'm not lying. The gold, silver, and jewels you gave me are also precious to me, they relieved my urgent need, and the supplies I provide you aren't that precious here either—we're just meeting each other's needs, understand?

Ye Heng nodded; although he said that, he knew deep down that even though these supplies are incredibly precious to them, in Lin Meng's world they aren't that valuable, but how many people could be like Lin Meng, not shying away from hard work to toil for these strangers?

Buying supplies costs money and also takes time.

Lin Meng has always stood by them, patiently providing relief.

No matter what, to them Lin Meng is a goddess who descended from heaven.

Alright, let's not say such sentimental things anymore; I'll go prepare the aerosol medicine now—remember to check for it in your space.

As for the supplies in the warehouse, we'll wait until Ye Heng returns from the 13th Special Zone to talk about it.

Ye Heng quickly led people out, and not long after received the holy medicine Lin Meng had stored in her space—a full hundred doses.

This was his bargaining chip in negotiations with Special Zone Chief Chen Yu, and also his confidence.

Ten days later, Ye Heng's group smoothly arrived at the 13th Special Zone.

Previously, Luo Song would always invite them to sit awhile in the watchtower, but this time Luo Song was absent.

"Team Captain, can you get in touch with him?" Sun Hao also came along this time.

Ye Heng furrowed his brows and said:

"Since the last time we received news, we've been unable to contact him; Luo Song wouldn't just disappear for no reason—perhaps something happened while he was helping transport those ten weapons."

Ye Heng now felt somewhat guilty; he should have come earlier to find out the situation.

Luo Song was very righteous toward him; although it's not ruled out that he had motives for supplies, Luo Song's character is upright—knowing he had plenty of supplies, he still kept his mouth shut and never betrayed him.

Moreover, after they became acquainted, Luo Song had also helped them a lot; this time Lin Meng wanted weapons, Ye Heng couldn't leave, and lacking a good purchasing channel, he also turned to Luo Song for help.

Who would have thought that something would go wrong during the weapons transport.

"You guys find a place to rest; I know Luo Song's residence, I'll go check it out."

After Ye Heng finished speaking, he took out his ID card and smoothly entered the interior of the 13th Special Zone.

Arriving at Luo Song's residence, no matter how Ye Heng knocked, there was no answer.

The neighbor next door heard the commotion and came out, saying to Ye Heng:

"Brother, are you looking for Team Captain Luo?"

Ye Heng: "Please tell me where Team Captain Luo is."

The neighbor shook his head and sighed, saying:

"Don't bother looking; I guess he's already gone. Not long ago he had an accident, saying he was on a mission outside the special zone, but when they brought him back he was already half-dead, and it's been about ten days—now he might have been cremated."

He sighed again, but having grown accustomed to death, he only felt a brief pang of sorrow before getting back to his own work.

Ye Heng was shocked upon hearing this, feeling as if drained, and he plopped down on the ground.

"Take it easy, big brother; Team Captain Luo was a good person, but there's nothing we can do—this is just how the world is; anyone who steps out of this high wall faces a high death rate, and no one can guarantee they'll always come back alive."

"If you were close to Team Captain Luo, go visit his wife and children; without him as the head of the household, they probably can't even afford their housing credits."

Ye Heng's legs felt as if filled with lead, heavy as he walked, each step laden with deep self-reproach.

Had he come too late? If Luo Song really was just gone like that, Ye Heng feared he would never find peace in this lifetime.

After great effort he reached the other side of the special zone; here the residential area was livelier, the atmosphere richer, and many high-contributing upper citizens lived here.

The tall buildings were constructed magnificently, vaguely reminiscent of the upscale residences of the civilized era.

Of course, those were only seen in images from some remaining books, but compared to the houses on the outskirts of the special zone, this place counts as high-end.

Ye Heng took the elevator for the first time to Luo Song's floor, and as soon as he stepped out he heard noisy voices.

"Sister-in-law, Luo Song has already buried half his body in the ground; not turning into a corpse counts as lucky for him, but you widows and orphans, now that you've lost his protection, how will you live?"

"My credits are enough; as long as you obediently hand over the supplies, I promise to help you make up this year's housing credits."

Ye Heng's wife blocked the door with her life, holding a handgun Luo Song left her for self-defense; upon close inspection it looked very similar to Lin Meng's laser gun.

"Get lost! What relation are you to Luo Song's brother? He's not even dead yet and you're already eyeing his household supplies—are you even human?"

"..."

Ye Heng never expected to run into someone bullying his brother's wife as soon as he arrived; furious, he drew his gun and rushed over.

"Get lost! Violating the upper-citizen law will result in permanent loss of upper-citizen status; if you cause trouble again, I'll sue you!"

No one expected someone to suddenly jump in and kick sideways, but when they turned around they saw it was a person without upper-citizen status—a commoner—and everyone was startled again.

How bold, dust civilians trespass the special zone—execute them on the spot!