Chapter 109 The base has been attacked.

Overall, it just means waiting.

Liu Ruyan put down her phone. "All they say is to wait. Isn't there even a specific time?"

Zhang Yuan shook his head. "They surely don't mean to withhold the specific time. It's just that they can't give it. If the research doesn't go smoothly and they can't mass - produce by the due time, the base's prestige will decline."

Although Liu Ruyan had to admit that what Zhang Yuan said made a lot of sense, she still hoped that the scientists could make more efforts and develop the new insecticide as soon as possible. Otherwise, she and Zhang Yuan would probably have to go to the yard every day to kill bugs and repair the cement floor that had been burrowed through by bugs. Just thinking about such a life made Liu Ruyan frown. Who would want to deal with these disgusting bugs all day instead of living a good life? But Liu Ruyan also knew that compared with many people in the base, she and Zhang Yuan were quite lucky now. At least they had enough insecticide and the space, which could be used as an advantage. They had to repair the yard floor, and they also had to put the furniture in the house into the space twice a day, spray insecticide in the house, and sprinkle insect powder. Most of the time, the two of them lived quite comfortably in the house.

Three more days passed. There was still no news about the new insecticide, but Liu Ruyan and Zhang Yuan learned about the epidemic from Kong Rui. These bugs can get into every nook and cranny, so naturally, they can also get into the water source. The water source was contaminated, and people who drank the water gradually started vomiting and having diarrhea. If it were just one or two people, it wouldn't be a big deal, but many people in the base had contracted the disease. The hospital in the base was already overcrowded. Kong Rui reminded Liu Ruyan and Zhang Yuan to boil the water repeatedly when using it. Although it's uncertain whether this can prevent the epidemic, it can at least bring some peace of mind. Zhang Yuan looked at the message and readily agreed. However, the two of them weren't worried about getting the epidemic at all. Since the insect plague started, they hadn't gone to fetch water anymore. Even the water they fetched before was left unused. Liu Ruyan had stocked up enough water. During the extreme cold, she had also collected some snow in the space, so they naturally didn't lack water now. But thinking about the situation in the base, Liu Ruyan and Zhang Yuan's mood gradually became heavy. The insect plague hadn't been solved yet, and now the epidemic had started. If this continues, people will be in a state of panic, which is not a good thing for the base. Not to mention the endless thick fog, which makes people even more uneasy.

After the two of them were silent for a while, Liu Ruyan suddenly thought of the underground city and asked Zhang Yuan, "I've never asked you before. How is the construction of the underground city going?"

Zhang Yuan shook his head. "It's not even one - tenth completed yet. But if you want to move in, it's not impossible. If you go inside, you should be able to avoid these endless bugs. Do you want to move in?"

If Liu Ruyan wanted to move in, given what he had done for the underground city, it might be possible. Zhang Yuan was still thinking when he saw Liu Ruyan shake her head. "I don't want to move in. I was just thinking that if it's already habitable and can keep away the bugs, will anyone want to move in?"

Hearing Liu Ruyan say this, Zhang Yuan replied without thinking, "Sure, they will."

"If someone really moves in and this news spreads, will there be unrest in the base?"

No matter when, people are more concerned about unfairness than about scarcity. Everyone is human, struggling to survive in the apocalypse. They all face the insect plague, the thick fog, and the threat of the epidemic. Why should some people be able to live in the underground city without worry while others live in constant fear? Zhang Yuan didn't answer this time. But when the two of them looked at each other, they both knew that if someone really moved into the underground city, unrest would be inevitable sooner or later.

If they hadn't thought of it, that would be fine. Since they had, Zhang Yuan still contacted Sun Jianming. Sun Jianming's voice soon came through the receiver, sounding very tired.

"Zhang Yuan, what's up? It seems like something's wrong?"

Zhang Yuan didn't beat around the bush. "Has anyone moved into the underground city?"

"How did you know?" Sun Jianming's tone was full of surprise. Apparently, he didn't expect Zhang Yuan to already know this news.

Zhang Yuan exchanged a look with Liu Ruyan, then continued, "I didn't know. I just thought of it. Who has moved in?"

Sun Jianming laughed bitterly. "Who else could it be? Zhang Yuan, do you and Liu Ruyan also want to move in? It's not impossible. But you know the situation inside. It's not fully built yet, the space isn't very large, and quite a few people of various identities have already moved in. If you and Liu Ruyan move in, you'll probably have to make do in a corner..."

Before Sun Jianming could continue, Zhang Yuan interrupted him. "We don't want to move in. I just want to say that if this news spreads, it may cause unrest. You're in charge of this aspect, so I'm giving you a heads - up. Prepare in advance, or you'll end up in a difficult position."

After all, they had known each other for so long and had dealt with each other so many times. When it came to reminding, Zhang Yuan was not stingy with his words.

Sun Jianming replied seriously, "I know. Thanks for reminding me. You guys be careful too."

Having said everything that needed to be said, Zhang Yuan hung up the call.

While Zhang Yuan was talking to Sun Jianming, Liu Ruyan remained quiet. Even now, she didn't have the desire to say anything. Liu Ruyan knew that class and capital always exist, even in the apocalypse. If Liu Ruyan was lucky enough to be reborn, have a space, and buy supplies in advance to live a good life secretly in the apocalypse, then those people were living a good life openly. Liu Ruyan wasn't envious or jealous because she didn't lack good things. But there were so many people in the base who lived in constant fear of their lives and didn't have enough to eat. Usually, they could endure, but when it came to a life - and - death situation, they might not be able to hold back. Liu Ruyan thought a lot, but finally put these thoughts aside. She just wanted to live her own life. She didn't want to start a rebellion or lead the criticism of unfairness.

But what Liu Ruyan didn't expect was that before the people in the base could cause unrest, the base was attacked. The sound of cannons rang out when Liu Ruyan and Zhang Yuan were having breakfast. The suddenly exploding cannon fire made Liu Ruyan and Zhang Yuan's bowls tremble. The moment she heard the sound, Liu Ruyan thought there was a fight inside the base. But right after that, Zhang Yuan's phone rang. It was Kong Rui calling.

"Zhang Yuan, the base is under attack. Be careful."

After saying only this, Kong Rui hung up. At this time, no one was busier than Kong Rui. But even in the midst of all the chaos, Kong Rui still took the time to notify them, which showed that he really cared about them.