Apocalyptic Reincarnation: Start with a 30-million Bonus-Chapter 303 - 295: Planning Ahead

Old Xie, when he was in the team, didn't have too many hobbies; at most, he would find a spot to do some fishing.

He had been fishing for over a decade and was a skilled fisherman.

He loved fishing whether it was early in the morning or late in the evening.

Fishing had become one of his sources of joy.

"Wow!" Exclaimed Dapao in amazement as Old Xie pulled up another big black fish which appeared to weigh three or four pounds, looking extraordinarily plump.

"Old Xie is impressive," Captain Lv also commented from behind. After resting for some time, Captain Lv's wounds had healed a lot. Although his face was still a bit pale, one could tell his spirits had lifted significantly.

Especially here in the base, with its beautiful mountains, clear waters, and fresh air, free of the crises of food and security, his mindset had improved a lot.

Old Xie's face beamed like a blooming flower, but his hands didn't stop moving. He skillfully threaded the bait onto the fishing hook.

With a strong flick of his fishing rod, the line was cast ten meters out.

Many varieties of fish were initially released into this spacious Mountain Pond, so the fish population was quite substantial.

Dapao watched with envy and, spotting a fishing rod nearby, wanted to give it a try. However, as he was about to move, Li Yu stopped him: "Let's fish somewhere else, so as not to disturb Old Xie."

He vividly remembered the last time they went fishing. With all the gear and great confidence, they fished for half a day without catching a single one, and ultimately, they had to resort to using a net to catch some fish.

Dapao felt a little embarrassed, recalling the last fishing experience. But seeing Old Xie's successive catches, he was eager to try and so, took some bait and a fishing rod to a spot twenty meters away on the bank.

At the turn from autumn to winter, the sunshine was still pleasant, and the breeze was gentle.

The weather was a bit cold, but it wasn't so bad under the sunlight.

The gleaming surface of the lake, accompanied by the whirring sound of the fishing lines being pulled,

Would occasionally be streaked by a flash of white as Old Xie's fishing level was indeed impressive. In just half an hour, he had already caught seven or eight fish, hooking one every five minutes or so.

Meanwhile, at another spot, the duo of Dapao and Tianlong had yet to catch a single fish since they started ten minutes ago.

The scenic mountains and clear waters, the blue sky and white clouds, the lake reflecting the forest and the sky.

People on the shore, some sitting, some lying on the grass, and some standing, each in their different postures.

Li Yu was lying on the grass under the sun, using his phone while listening to music with his earphones on.

Li Yuan, on the other hand, was curious and watched Old Xie fishing intently. Every time a fish was reeled in, Li Yuan was thrilled. But fearing she might disturb Old Xie, she often just waved her fists in celebration, as if she had played a part in the catch.

With such an enthusiastic supporter, Old Xie's smile never left his face. Lost in these silent accolades, he allowed himself a moment of pride.

Captain Lv, hand in hand with his daughter Xiao Jing, sat on the nearby lawn, keeping her company.

Occasionally, he would lift his head and feel an indescribable joy at the sight before him.

He had envisioned this scene countless times in his mind.

If only... she were still here.

...

In this post-apocalyptic world, this land seemed as idyllic as Taoyuan,

Secluded from the outside world's chaos and the Zombies.

Cherish the present company, treasure the current beauty.

...

Third Uncle wasn't idle either. After resting at the base for one night, he first checked the situation at the Observation Tower before returning to the basement of the three-row house.

This basement, spanning several thousand square feet, was now planted with various vegetables and crops.

The house itself had walls 70 centimeters thick, and being underground, it offered even better insulation. Without heating equipment, the temperature difference between the surface and the basement was nearly 10 degrees!

Considering that the current outdoor temperature was about 10 degrees, the basement could reach almost 20 degrees, and with supplemental lighting and heating equipment, the temperature could get close to 25 degrees.

At this temperature, crops like potatoes were growing extremely well.

Some vegetables were cultivated hydroponically, while others were grown in soil.

Both methods seemed to be doing well so far.

Third Uncle felt somewhat relieved seeing this.

Second Uncle was in the basement and, seeing Third Uncle come down to check, asked curiously, "Old Three, what brings you down here?"

Third Uncle had been pondering a lot recently and decided to have a chat with his brother, saying, "Second Brother, I've felt that the temperature has dropped significantly these past few days. At this time of previous years, it would still be around ten to twenty degrees or so. Look, now it's not even ten degrees outside."

Second Uncle had also noticed this and was somewhat concerned, "I've noticed as well. This winter seems to be colder than the ones before. Although our area occasionally experiences significant temperature drops, it's never been this drastic, especially in the last week, it's cooled down so quickly."

Second Uncle continued, looking at the crops and vegetables, "Fortunately, Li Yu had us set up this underground farm in advance. Even if it gets too cold later on, it shouldn't be a problem."

"Right, and the wind power generating equipment is still operating, isn't it? Do we still have that equipment?" Third Uncle suddenly asked.

"That thing? We only found three small ones in the warehouse. There might be more, but we haven't looked carefully. If we want to install more, we'd have to get Xiao Hang to handle it. He was the one who set up the three we have," said Second Uncle.

The change in weather, colder than what they were accustomed to, caused them some worry about the future.

But now it looked as though every problem had been solved.

Considering the current situation, the most important issue of security seemed to be well managed. Now with the walls over ten meters high, roughly the height of a four-story building, Zombies would have a hard time getting inside under normal circumstances.

Furthermore, due to the increased number of people at the base, out of almost a hundred residents excluding the very young or very old, almost everyone could handle firearms and had experienced combat with Zombies.

There were more than 80 combat-ready individuals above the age of 15!

At present, there are always six people on duty atop the walls, and together with the mobile Patrol Team, nearly ten people are guarding the base's safety around and above the walls.

Besides, inside and outside the base, there are hundreds of cameras monitored by dedicated personnel.

Should any problem arise, they can be detected and addressed instantly.

The issue of security, thus, was no longer a concern.