Chapter 68: Young Master Lu delivers the large refrigerators for installation, and Lin Meng tells Ye Heng to give them a warm welcom

Canyon Bi Hu Suo, Ye Heng had just returned to the camp and was busy arranging for everyone to make space.

When everyone found out, Team Captain Ye Heng had made a deal with the people of 13 Special Zone, exchanging not only for as many as fifty large refrigerators but also arranging to install lighting equipment for every household.

Everyone's faces showed excitement they could hardly conceal.

"Great, with so many refrigerators, the meat the goddess gave us can be stored for a long time."

"At night we finally won't have to fumble in the dark to get up, and with lighting, the children can also study by the old books, learning to read and write so they won't grow up illiterate."

"Yeah, our refuge is really getting better; Team Captain Ye Heng and the others working outside have made an indispensable contribution, we can't be lazy, we also need to take care of all the miscellaneous affairs inside and outside the refuge."

People now have hope; seeing the refuge gradually change, this hopeless world finally has something to look forward to.

Lu Shaoquan's delivery convoy followed Sun Haohao mightily to the outside of the canyon; upon hearing this, Ye Heng immediately led people to go there.

"Brother Ye, your refuge's location is indeed remote, but the site is well chosen—easy to defend, hard to attack—and on our way here we haven't encountered many zombies or mutant beasts; it's very safe."

Lu Shaoquan got out of the car, looked around, and couldn't help nodding.

Ye Heng smiled and replied:

"This place has always been far from the city, so its safety is indeed higher than elsewhere, but the drawback is obvious: the resources available nearby are too scarce."

Lu Shaoquan burst out laughing as soon as he heard it.

"Brother Ye, you're being modest—you can even produce that top‑grade red wine, so how could you lack supplies?"

Delivery requires a professional apocalypse convoy, and escorting it all the way needs extra manpower to ensure safety.

Furthermore, door‑to‑door installation is required, so intermediary Luo Song couldn't handle it; Lu Shaoquan still had to contact the person selling the red wine directly.

At first he thought the mysterious person might be a low‑key noble from some other special zone, but when Luo Song told him he was running an errand for a civilian, Lu Shaoquan couldn't believe it.

Only when he saw Sun Hao, who had been left to point the way, did he confirm that the bottle of wine indeed came from a civilian's hand.

Luo Song also secretly gave him advice, urging him never to offend Ye Heng and to make friends if possible.

He didn't think much of it, but after he brought the wine home and his father tasted it, the father likewise urged him to build a friendly relationship with that person.

"Brother Ye, the canyon entrance is narrow; my large truck can only pass single file, so please clear some space inside for my convoy to park."

Ye Heng glanced at the convoy, which stretched out of sight, saw the large refrigerators piled behind the truck beds, and hurried happily into the canyon to make arrangements.

Soon, the open ground in front of the refuge was filled with heavy vehicles.

The convoy's arrival was so spectacular that everyone inside the refuge came out to watch.

The advanced equipment on the vehicles, which they had never seen before, was obviously valuable.

"It must be that the goddess gave Team Captain Ye Heng some precious resource, allowing him to exchange for all those electrical appliances."

"These were all obtained by trading with the upper citizens; who knows how much material Team Captain Ye Heng spent?"

"No need to guess—it's obvious the cost this time must be huge; those upper citizens are devilish exploiters, and trying to get resources from them is harder than climbing to heaven."

"Fortunately we have the goddess's protection; otherwise we might never enjoy these resources even in death."

Lu Shaoquan quickly arranged his personnel to begin unloading and installing.

Ye Heng looked at this thriving scene, felt a surge of emotions, and couldn't help wanting to share it with Lin Meng.

Coincidentally, Lin Meng was idle; after taking a shower she heard Ye Heng's voice, so she put on her clothes and entered the space.

"Have the large refrigerators arrived?"

Ye Heng immediately replied and said:

"It's Lu Shaoquan who personally brought the convoy to deliver the goods; afterward I plan to expand the refuge inside the canyon and centrally manage those refrigerators."

Lin Meng nodded; this is all the sort of thing a team captain like Ye Heng should worry about, and she doesn't intend to interfere.

"By the way, what do you think of Lu Shaoquan's character? Is he reliable?"

Ye Heng knew what Lin Meng was worried about, thought a moment, and said:

"The Lu family is well known in 13 Special Zone, and I've never heard of them seizing others' resources; in fact, most prominent families and powers here wouldn't readily use force to take resources, and under the supervision of the Special Zone Chief everyone competes fairly."

"If anyone goes too far, other forces will jointly launch a punitive expedition."

"Lu Shaoquan also seems like a decent person; I intend to maintain a long‑term cooperative relationship with him."

The Lu family controls resources in many fields, including the military‑defense materials he urgently needs.

If we can reach an agreement with him, the refuge's future will only benefit, with no drawbacks.

Lin Meng, hearing that Ye Heng had his own plans, couldn't help nodding and said:

"If you have this idea, go ahead boldly; besides, since Young Master Lu himself has come, as team captain you ought to fulfill the host's duty and give him a proper welcome."

"I happen to be free, so I'll go help you prepare a meal; you keep them for dinner before they leave."

Ye Heng, hearing this, hurriedly wanted to refuse.

Lin Meng's help has already been more than enough; how could I let her worry about even this small matter of hospitality?

Lin Meng wouldn't take no for an answer; she flashed out of the space toward the door and, using her mental power, said:

"This time just follow my arrangements; don't feel embarrassed, this is something I'm happy to do."

Lin Meng quickly went out the door, and Ye Heng was so moved he almost burst into tears on the spot.

He must have saved the galaxy in his previous life, which is why he gets to meet such a warm‑hearted deity in this one.

Beside him, Lu Shaoquan saw Ye Heng's eyes slightly red, as if he were about to cry, and couldn't help thinking to himself.

Brother Ye Heng truly lives up to being a good team captain; being able to do this for so many unrelated people is a great virtue among humanity.

In his place he could never do that; with that bottle of wine he could easily exchange it for a comfortable life in the special zone, so why bother with these unrelated civilians?

He couldn't help patting Ye Heng's shoulder and said:

"Brother Ye, it's still too early to be moved; I'm confident that under your excellent leadership our refuge will thrive and surpass the living standards of those large refuges."

"Look at your place—it's actually not bad; although you live in tents now, I believe before long you'll be able to live in villas, build a fortress, and everyone will enjoy a happy life."

Ye Heng didn't know why Lu Shaoquan suddenly said those things, but he was still grateful for the blessing.

"Thank you, Young Master Lu, for your kind words."

"Young Master Lu, installing and debugging the equipment still takes quite a bit of time; please rest in my tent first, so I can do my best as host."

Lu Shaoquan nodded slightly, thinking to himself, "Ye Heng is indeed someone who does big things." Although the shelter is a bit poor, at least they have good judgment and know how to entertain him.

Of course, he didn't expect to enjoy any high-end afternoon tea here.

That red wine was indeed taken out by Ye Heng, but Lu Shaoquan also thought it was just Ye Heng's luck, merely some leftover supplies he happened to find in the ruined city.

Luo Song told him not to offend Ye Heng, probably just hoping he wouldn't make things difficult for Ye Heng.

But as a commoner, Ye Heng being so valued by Luo Song must have some outstanding quality.

Lu Shaoquan thought that to himself, and had already followed Ye Heng to his tent.

The shabby conditions highlighted the host's poverty.

But in this place that everywhere shows shabbiness, a large water bucket stood out conspicuously in the corner.

Lu Shaoquan didn't think much of it, just assuming it was polluted water Ye Heng had stockpiled.

Who would have thought that the next second, Ye Heng took a clean cup and drew a cup of water from the large bucket.

"Young Master Lu, conditions at home are limited; first have a sip of water to wet your throat."