After Apocalypse, I Got Rich With Superpower
Chapter 180 - 178: Beast Tide

Chapter 180: Chapter 178: Beast Tide

"Pan’er, the beef you made is really fragrant."

Liu Qian ran over to take a look.

"I haven’t cooked in a long time, I bought it from our shop. There was good meat available, so I got two big pieces. It’s necessary to stock the fridge with some meat and vegetables, otherwise when you occasionally come back to handle affairs and want to eat something, the fridge is empty. I just filled up the fridge these past couple of days, take whatever you want to eat, there’s also fruit."

"I won’t eat any, it’s too cold, I think it’s going to snow."

"I also feel it’s a bit troublesome."

"Do you think the factory will have a holiday?"

"My opinion is not to have a holiday yet, but to give bonuses and red envelopes. Earning money is better than other things. You have to eat and drink even when you’re at home. In winter, you also have to eat meat. You can’t withstand the cold by just eating vegetables, it’s better to go out and make money, it feels more secure. You still need to eat even if you don’t earn money; not a penny less will be spent."

They were all people who had suffered hardships in the past, how could they not know these things?

Liu Qian nodded, "Okay, I think the same, but also worried about incidents on the road, we walked here, the road is all frozen snow that’s turned into ice, a lot of people are shoveling snow, it’s very strenuous."

"Yeah, this can be shoveled away, but after one night of snowfall, it turns into ice again."

"Isn’t that the truth? I’m not only worried about snow disasters, but also concerned that mutant animals might attack the city again. It will be colder in the forest, and once winter comes, there’s nothing to eat. Won’t they come out to look for food?"

"That’s why we need to strengthen patrols. I’ve mentioned it to Uncle Wang, and he has already arranged it in advance."

"Did you mention the farm too, especially your farms? You must strengthen patrols and protection, as Spirit Plants attract attention."

"Mm-hmm, I’ve repeatedly instructed them. In a few days, I’ll go back to the farm. Running back and forth, I’m also worried that Uncle Pei is alone and might have an accident."

After hearing Li Pan’s words, Liu Qian nodded, helped her wash a bowl, and cut some vegetables.

Before long, the meal was ready, with rice and noodles, beef patties, braised beef, spicy stir-fry chicken, and a few other meat and vegetable dishes—just home-cooked meals.

Everyone was family, not picky, and it took a while after their return to feel warmth in their bodies, and by then, they were all hungry and began to wolf down their meals, not talking much.

It was only after eating their fill that they began to discuss various issues.

The protection equipment at the base had already been activated. The farm had activated it back in October. This equipment is waterproof, cold-proof, and has a very high level of protection, but it’s also a huge consumer of power and resources.

After dinner, they discussed for a long time and then went back.

The next day, Li Pan went to the supermarket to restock and noticed that many warm supplies had been put on sale, and she also bought some to have on hand.

She also bought more vegetables and meat to store in the fridge, planning not to go out if there was nothing to do in the coming days.

The snow continued to fall, and the weather got colder and colder, making everyone start to worry. All the factories and shops kept working and opening as usual; everything was normal, which gave everyone a bit more of a sense of security.

Many factories also gave their workers cold-weather bonuses. With money to earn and work to do, although everyone was worried, they were able to stay calm.

By the end of December, Li Pan went to check the Spirit Plant Area and returned, finding everything at the farm to be normal. Now, the value of strong cohesion was evident; no need to worry too much, as all the employees were well arranged.

Li Pan trudged through the snow, with every step sinking deep or shallow, thinking about going back to the courtyard to prepare some food for Xue Dong. These days, with him running around, he barely had time to eat at the cafeteria. It was better to prepare some food at home for him, so he could heat it up and have a bite when he was hungry.

On the way, she saw the department supervisor and stopped to give a couple of cautions, "Supervisor Zhao, tell the staff to take turns patrolling at night, don’t be careless. It’s very cold; ensure warmth. I’m worried that the mutant animals, without food, will come harass us again."

"Don’t worry, I’ve arranged the shifts. We won’t take holidays these days. We will make it up to everyone when the weather warms up."

"Great, remember to give out bonuses next month. I’ve notified finance. You can’t let people work without pay. It’s cold and expenses are high, don’t be stingy with the money."

"I’ll remember it."

"Ginger soup, hot soup, have it ready for everyone. Make more meat dishes in the cafeteria."

"Got it."

After giving her instructions, she bought some vegetables and meat from the farm’s supermarket and carried them home.

The farm also had a supermarket that sold meat and vegetables, and it even offered some dishes not found elsewhere, such as wild mushrooms from the Spirit Plant Area, which grew well in the summer, harvest after harvest. These were collected by special personnel and sold to their own people at not too high a price. The mushrooms were beneficial to one’s health and were not available in outside shops due to limited quantities; they prioritized their own community first.

Even though Li Pan needed to cook for herself, she still paid with money at the supermarket; there were no special privileges.

The farm had its own membership card; by regularly recharging it, one could make purchases at any affiliated store. Li Pan used her own card to shop; she just needed to top up some money every month, which was very convenient.

Having just teleported back to her small courtyard, she put the groceries in the fridge and planned to cook a few dishes for Xue Dong, who had been coming home especially late these past few days, working hard.

Thick snow had piled up in the courtyard, and she picked up a large broom ready to sweep the snow clean to avoid slipping.

Busy at work, she suddenly felt a tremor deep in her heart.

She immediately dropped the broom, and with a wave of her hand, a vine swept her into the air.

Looking up, she saw that Pei Yuan was already observing the situation from above the base.

Li Pan had the Star Tree send her over, "Uncle, I sense danger."

"The mutant animals are coming. The forest was hit by disaster too, and they can hardly find any food. They’re about to break the covenant. Let everyone prepare."

"Okay."

The alarm sounded, and the entire base began to tremble again. Ordinary civilians rushed outside to see what was going on; the alarm hadn’t been heard in a long time, so at first, everyone wasn’t sure if it was an accidental trigger.

"Hurry and get ready, hide the children, the mutant animals are coming in large numbers."

Li Pan shouted a warning.

People were shocked, but not allowing panic to take over, they rushed into their homes to hide their children first.

Memories from a long-ago catastrophe returned, and the first to rush out were the warriors of the Patrol Team, running to all the schools and orphanages to move and hide the children, just as they had done during past natural disasters.

The farm side also issued alarms and phone calls.

"Xie Ling, Zhang Qimi, stay in the Spirit Plant Area, activate all defense equipment."

"Understood."

The base’s loudspeakers were broadcasting by then, and the entire city could hear the Base Commander’s voice.

"Citizens, a snow disaster is upon us, the mutant animals from the forest are coming to harm us in groups. All soldiers, superpower users, and men, pick up your weapons to protect our homeland, and take the elderly and children to the basement for shelter."

In just that short time given for preparation, the distant rumbling sounds were already audible.

"Everyone be ready. When I say ’open,’ the Barrier will open, when I say ’close,’ the Barrier will close. You will need to fight to protect our homeland while the Barrier is closed, understand?"

"Understood."

The entire city sprang into action, with even ordinary people on high alert. The elderly held their children and hid in basements, or locked their homes securely, using closets to block windows, leaving no light to penetrate, so as to fend off attacks from ferocious animals like the Mutated Birds.

"Prepare for the Barrier to open."

At Li Pan’s command, the entire base opened its Barrier, enveloped by the Star Tree.

The first wave was flying Mutated Birds, swooping down at the base, only to smash into the transparent Barrier.

She held off the Mutated Birds, buying time for many superpower users to get ready, to grab their weapons, and to hide the elderly and children.

"Prepare, the Barrier is about to close."

Li Pan shouted again, loud and clear, as the superpower users readied themselves.