Chapter 389

Lin Meng, I just lost my temper and didn't give Chief Chen a pleasant look.

Ye Heng, still feeling a bit shaken afterward, wanted to find Lin Meng for a chat.

Lin Meng comforted him upon hearing that.

Don't worry, the chief of your 13th Special Zone isn't a fool; you have the aerosol he needs, he knows you have a special source of supplies, and he won't let relations sour.

In the future, maybe you, the big boss of this Bi Hu Suo, will be even more imposing than him, the Special Zone Chief; he will surely come to you again for help.

Ye Heng nodded upon hearing that; in fact, he shouldn't have taken his anger out on Chen Yu earlier.

As the Special Zone's top commander, busy with all matters big and small, oversights are inevitable.

Moreover, Luo Song is merely the Defense Team Captain; there are several ranks between them, so Chief Chen couldn't possibly keep constant tabs on Luo Song's situation.

Then I understand; I plan to go see if Luo Song has woken up first. The Return Spring Pill you gave, I'll temporarily not give it to Luo Song; I want to wait until he wakes, ask his opinion, and as I say, there's no need to stay in this Special Zone; better to go back to the Bi Hu Suo with me.

Lin Meng guessed Ye Heng wanted to lure Luo Song away; initially, Luo Song, the team captain, was doing well, his life stable with hope, his wife and children heard there were jobs and schooling in the Special Zone, so naturally they didn't want to leave the Special Zone.

But after this incident, Luo Song's thoughts might change.

Ye Heng suggested that leaving the Special Zone might draw positive feedback.

Lin Meng thought for a moment and said:

Luo Song is a smart person; he will consider carefully.

Ye Heng nodded, thought of something, and then said:

After settling Luo Song's matter, I plan to talk with the Special Zone Chief about a deal; I'll provide him with holy medicine, and he should agree to let me tour the Special Zone's plantation base; then I'll also need your help to reference, purchasing the soil and seeds here probably won't be cheap.

Ye Heng felt that the supplies in his hand were all given by Lin Meng, so he should have consulted her opinion.

If purchasing the specially treated soil and seeds is too costly, the survival rate is still unknown, and transporting them back could very well result in failed crops, which would be tantamount to wasting resources.

The days at the Bi Hu Suo have improved, but all of this is thanks to Lin Meng.

He cannot, just because of Lin Meng's help, squander the supplies recklessly.

Lin Meng thought for a moment and said:

You first go assess the situation, report back to me, and I'll help you evaluate.

Originally Lin Meng was going to help transport soil, but if Ye Heng's side can handle it themselves, that would be better.

As for vegetable seeds, she can completely provide them.

The good seedlings preserved in the Fe Tu Shi Jie to this day are surely few; how could they compare to modern world's seeds?

Ye Heng returned to Luo Song's home, and to his pleasant surprise, Luo Song had awakened.

Although his condition remained poor, at least he had regained consciousness and could communicate.

The moment he saw Ye Heng, Luo Song couldn't help but feel excited and wanted to sit up.

Ye Heng, seeing this, hurriedly pressed him back onto the bed and said:

Your wound has just been bandaged; don't move around, lest it reopen and bleed again.

I just came back from the Special Zone Chief; he doesn't know you were injured, the newly appointed Lü Feng has already been dealt with, and as for your older brother, I estimate he won't have a good ending either; what do you plan to do?

Upon hearing that, a hint of coldness appeared in Luo Song's eyes.

All the deeds of Lü Feng and his older brother, he learned from his wife.

If it weren't for Ye Heng arriving in time, he wouldn't dare imagine what crisis his wife and children would face.

If the Special Zone Chief punishes them, I won't plead for anyone, but if he only gives them a light punishment, I won't let them off once my injury heals!

Lü Feng is his mortal enemy, his conduct is utterly improper, and as for his older brother, he is utterly devoid of humanity.

In this Fe Tu Shi Jie, familial affection has become a luxury, human nature cannot withstand testing, and for the sake of survival, many people will do anything.

If he dies, his wife and children lose their support, and his older brother's family will surely try every means to seize his property.

Fortunately, Ye Heng arrived in time and also gave him precious holy medicine to help him wake up.

Ye Heng, you saved my whole family's lives; I, Luo Song, will gladly be your subordinate and go through fire and water for you!

Luo Song's gaze was firm; after this incident he saw through things and also understood clearly.

The so-called 'upper citizens' are just in name; they're actually no better than commoners like Ye Heng.

Inside the high walls it's relatively safe, but it's not truly a human way of life.

Here the hierarchy is strict, there's little human warmth, and only personal contribution is valued.

Once he loses his utilitarian value like this, he will lose everything; even the mud in the corner of the wall is better off than him.

Formerly he valued the status of upper citizens, also because his wife and children lacked self-defense ability; the benefit of being an upper citizen is that those not skilled in combat can earn points in the Special Zone through other means, without needing to go out and risk their lives, giving a high safety factor.

But now, although he has saved his life, his legs are crippled; disability in the Special Zone receives no preferential treatment, it's merely a burden.

If he follows Ye Heng, he still has combat experience to pass on, he can also maintain weapons, and his wife is a nurse, so he certainly isn't useless; there remains hope for him to survive.

Ye Heng didn't expect that before he even spoke, Luo Song would voluntarily say he wanted to follow him, and he immediately became excited.

Alright, you first focus on healing your wounds; I'll leave some food and medicine for you, and after I finish my business I'll come to take you all away together.

Ye Heng didn't immediately tell Luo Song that he had a pill given by a goddess, which could very well heal his leg.

After he left, Xu Ya and the two children gathered around Luo Song's bedside.

Dad, is Uncle Ye the one who gave us fruit and milk to eat?

Luo Song nodded, his heart overflowing with gratitude; he had never offended Ye Heng out of arrogance, and instead they had become friends.

Otherwise he would regret it to death.

Xu Ya looked at the precious supplies left in the room, picked up a box of milk, and handed it to the siblings.

You go outside to drink the milk; I have some things to say to your father.

The two children, being well-behaved, held a box of milk and went out.

Xu Ya closed the door, then solemnly looked at Luo Song.

Husband, have you really decided to leave this place?

Luo Song nodded firmly, "You saw it too; even if this leg heals from the external injury, the bone mending could very well leave a disability—there's no way I'm returning to the Defense Team."

"The points for the house, the points for the kids to go to school—later we probably won't be able to afford them."

Xu Ya was restless, the uncertainty in her heart making her feel anxious.

"Do we really have to leave? At least here it's safe; a hard life doesn't matter—I can apply for night shift, and we'll definitely be able to earn enough points."

Luo Song knew what his wife was worried about—leaving the Special Zone is too dangerous; outside there aren't just zombies and mutant beasts, but also lawless bandits who specialize in looting homes.

But he had already made up his mind—whoever wants to stay in this Special Zone can stay; this time he's definitely going to follow Ye Heng and hang out with him.