Chapter 122
Granny Li finally understood what was going on and couldn’t help but nod, “Alright, let’s plant indoors p>
“But I can’t guarantee they’ll grow. This weather, with no sunlight at all, sigh p>
Plants can’t survive without sunlight.
Liang Yuan naturally knew this, and could only say, “Let it be p>
The matter was handed over to Granny Li.
Wu Qian, listening to their conversation, especially overhearing Liang Yuan promising three meals a day, felt envious.
She hesitated, wanting to join Granny Li in planting and breeding.
Liang Yuan noticed her intention and smiled, “Sister Wu, I have something to trouble you with as well p>
“I have more and more fish here, and I’m afraid Sister Mei can’t manage alone.” Chapters first released on.net
“Go and find some trusted people to help. I’ll handle the fish killing, and you handle the cleaning. Sister Mei will handle the pickling, drying, and vacuum sealing p>
“The treatment will be the same as Granny Li’s side, three meals a day for those who work, okay p>
Wu Qian was delighted, “That’s perfect, Liang Yuan. I used to work in the seafood section of a supermarket, and I’m quite skilled at killing fish p>
Liang Yuan said, “I’ll handle the fish killing myself to avoid injuries. You focus on cleaning p>
Wu Qian nodded repeatedly, feeling very happy.
In the post-apocalyptic environment, many women felt weaker and less courageous than men, often seen as just burdens consuming food.
Now, Liang Yuan could provide work and meals, solving the women’s food problems.
Sister Wu naturally felt grateful.
She didn’t consider whether Liang Yuan had enough food and didn’t want to think about it.
Her impression of Liang Yuan was that he was capable.
If he dared to do this, he must have confidence.
She just needed to do her part well.
She didn’t want to be like Ding Yan.
Old Cai had already recounted what had happened at Wang Yanmei’s home.
Although he was there to move the corpse, he remembered Liang Yuan’s words, “Do you know why I like Yang Mei? Because she doesn’t ask me about these things p>
He had told his wife about these matters and warned Wu Qian to be mindful.
So, Wu Qian knew that Liang Yuan didn’t like others prying into his business.
She focused on her work and ignored other matters.
It was Yang Mei who put down her work, handed it over to Sister Wu, and came to Liang Yuan’s side.
She asked in a low voice, “Brother, do we have enough petrol for the generator? These ovens consume a lot of power p>
Liang Yuan smiled, “Don’t worry, I have it under control p>
Yang Mei nodded at his words, not asking further.
She was indeed clever, knowing what to ask and what not to.
With everything managed by them, Liang Yuan walked towards the rooftop.
As soon as he reached upstairs, he saw Ma Guocai and Cai Zhi busy with their work.
They were moving wood and steel pipes.
The rooftop was piled with these materials.
All collected by Liang Yuan from Unit One, for making rafts.
Seeing Liang Yuan, Ma Guocai and Cai Zhi stopped.
Cai Zhi smiled, “Liang Yuan, look at all these wood and steel pipes, water pipes. It’s not difficult to build a simple raft p>
Liang Yuan shook his head, “A simple raft won’t do. You’ve seen the situation in the water, how terrifying those mutant fish are. I plan to use steel pipes as the base, add wood inside, and foam outside, to create a higher base p>
“Then build a platform and housing p>
Ma Guocai looked troubled, “Your requirements aren’t simple. I’m afraid we don’t have enough manpower, and the technology and materials might not suffice p>
“Manpower is easy. We have enough people from Unit One and Unit Two. We can recruit some when needed p>
“What issues do we have with technology and materials p>
Ma Guocai said, “Building the frame with steel pipes and adding wooden boards is a good idea, but I fear the density might be too high to float p>
“Also, we need to consider balance and weight-bearing calculations p>
Liang Yuan thought for a bit, “We can’t make it too precise. I’ll ask around the other unit buildings to see if someone knows this field p>
“What about materials? Any problems p>
“Nails. These wooden boards are too short and need to be nailed together, but we don’t have enough nails p>
“Moreover, the steel pipes aren’t long enough and need welding p>
“But the welding strength might not be sufficient p>
Liang Yuan was also troubled.
To make a raft that can take everyone, it must be large enough.
But the materials are insufficient.
“Do we have to use Points to draw construction materials p>
Liang Yuan felt reluctant, and even if he got them, how to explain their source?
“Let’s start with a smaller raft p>
“At least one that can carry 10 people. Once done, I’ll take some people out to find materials and equipment p>
“I remember there’s a hardware store not far from our community. We’ll see if we can get some usable stuff p>
Ma Guocai and Cai Zhi nodded, reluctantly agreeing.
As they continued discussing, Liang Yuan felt something and turned to look.
He saw some figures on the rooftop of Building 75 across, waving at them.
Despite the hundred-plus meters between the buildings, the heavy rain and storms made it impossible to hear them.
Liang Yuan asked, “What are they doing p>
Ma Guocai shook his head, “I don’t know. Old Cai and I have seen them there for a while but can’t hear what they’re saying p>
Cai Zhi said, “What else? They’re asking for help. Everyone’s out of food, trapped on the buildings. Most likely, they’re forced up to collect water p>
Liang Yuan couldn’t help but think of the old man named Zheng Guoqiang.
When he saved that group, he didn’t know where they went afterward. He didn’t see them while sweeping through Unit Two.
“Ignore them. We can’t even take care of ourselves p>
Liang Yuan said, “Tomorrow, Ding Yan and I will cleanse Unit Three; there should be plenty of resources p>
“I’ll find trustworthy people to help p>
“Keep the raft matter confidential p>
“Don’t worry, we know the importance,” said Old Ma.
Cai Zhi nodded, “Understood p>