Apocalyptic Reincarnation: Start with a 30-million Bonus
Chapter 501 - 473: Good grandchild, you're back!_2

His heart became very complicated because he was about to see Grandpa soon, filled with joy, guilt, and mostly anxiety.

On the way here, Captain Luo had mentioned some recent health issues with Grandpa, which weren't very good.

The anxious heart carried a heavy burden of worry.

Captain Luo's arm was already injured, and had it not been for the torrential rain a few days ago, he might not have been able to drive up to this point.

Therefore, Captain Luo was somewhat relieved that he had a chance to recuperate at the Big Camphor Tree Base for a while, and thus was even more grateful for the help provided by Li Yu and his companions.

Up ahead was Furong Mountain Resort.

Originally, this place was located in the northern part of Baiyun Mountain, heavily forested, with a winding river running through Furong Mountain.

In the heart of Furong Mountain, there was a Furong Resort Center, originally a lodging area for tourists.

Grandpa Ye and his group had made some modifications to this place, turning it into their current headquarters.

Rumble rumble~

The roar of the heavy truck signaled their entry into the vicinity of Furong Mountain, and some Survivors nearby noticed them.

Soon, they arrived at the Furong Resort Center.

The gate was tightly closed, and a car was used to block it. Next to the inside of the gate, there were some platforms made of cargo containers, with seven or eight armed people standing on top keeping watch.

Hearing the sound of the vehicles, they all turned their attention towards it.

Captain Luo rolled down the car window, stuck his head out, and shouted to the people inside the gate: "It's me, I'm back."

Concentrated, Captain Luo saw that it was Old Bi. Old Bi and he had enlisted at the same time and had a pretty good relationship.

So he shouted to Old Bi standing on the container: "Old Bi, it's me. Hurry and open up the gate. Xiao Shi is back too."

Old Bi saw Captain Luo, and a look of surprise appeared on his face.

Old Luo had been gone for so long without any news, and in this apocalyptic world, it was entirely possible he could have died.

Many others at the base had lost hope, believing that Captain Luo and his team might never return.

Unexpectedly, Old Luo actually came back.

Old Bi shouted excitedly: "Hey, I knew you old chap would be alright!"

Then, he called out to his teammates: "Open the gate, get the gate open, Old Luo and his team are back!"

The teammates were also very happy. They were well aware of the purpose of Old Luo's expedition, and now that he had returned, it meant...

Click click click~

The gate was pulled open, and another person moved the big truck that was blocking the gate entrance.

Rumble rumble~

Captain Luo, unable to hide the joy on his face, drove in, followed by the two vehicles behind him.

Old Bi jumped down from the container and, once Captain Luo had parked the car steadily, walked over and punched Luo in the chest.

"You old chap, you've finally come back. Been wishing on the stars, wishing on the moon, and finally wished you back," Old Bi said, a joyful smile spreading across his face.

Captain Luo frowned slightly, that punch, although not very powerful, had caused his long-time driving and already injured arm to stir the wound a bit.

Seeing his frown, Old Bi immediately reined in his smile and asked with concern, "Old Luo, are you okay?"

Captain Luo waved his hand and said, "Took a bullet in the arm, a minor injury."

Old Bi, with a puzzled look, asked, "It looks like your trip wasn't easy. Let the medic take a look at you later. Who hurt you, by the way?"

Xiao Shi and two other teammates got out of the car.

Seeing Xiao Shi, Old Bi's mood lifted a bit.

However, when no one else got out of the vehicle, a bad outcome suddenly crossed his mind.

"What about the others? More than thirty people—just you guys came back?" Old Bi's eyes widened.

Captain Luo, who had been somewhat jubilant upon returning to the base, was reminded of the unpleasant memories of the past few days by Old Bi's words.

With a low spirit, he said, "We ran into a group from a prison. If it weren't for being rescued, we would have been wiped out.

By the way, Xiao Shi also happened to encounter them, which is why she survived.

The place that saved us is called Big Camphor Tree Base, to the north.

The specifics, it's a long story, let me go see Grandpa Ye first. Wonder how he's doing now."

As soon as Grandpa Ye was mentioned, both Old Bi and the others around him suddenly fell silent.

After getting out of the car, Xiao Shi saw some familiar faces. Old Bi and Captain Luo used to come to her house often, so she knew Old Bi as well.

Seeing Old Bi fall silent, she asked anxiously, "Uncle Bi, what's happened to my Grandpa?"

In her words, the voice trembled, somewhat anxious and hoarse.

She ran all this distance, hoping she wouldn't miss the chance to see Grandpa's face.

After all, she had heard from Uncle Luo on the way that Grandpa's health wasn't good.

Her nervous hands clutched the sleeves of her clothes tightly.

After seeing Xiao Shi, Old Bi thought for a moment and then said, "Grandpa Ye's health was poor to begin with. A few days ago, during the heavy rainstorm, the base took in many survivors from outside.

Then a Zombie Tide broke out, and one night, midway through, Grandpa Ye was worried about the defense situation and went out in the rain, only to have a fall.

After being unconscious for three days, he woke up, but his previous illnesses flared up, and the complications were very serious.

Now he is bedridden. Although he can speak, he can hardly get out of bed.

According to the medical staff, with Grandpa Ye's current health, he likely won't last more than a few days. If you came back any later, you probably would miss the chance to see Grandpa Ye."

Hearing the last sentence from Uncle Bi, tears streamed down Xiao Shi's face instantly.

She couldn't hold them back.

With a trembling voice, she said, "Grandpa, Grandpa, where is he now?"

Old Bi pointed to a white house in the middle and said, "Grandpa Ye is in there. Um, I'll take you guys there."

He then gestured to his teammates who were also on duty at the gate and gave them some instructions.

Then he led Captain Luo and Xiao Shi toward the house where Grandpa Ye was staying.

Step by step, they approached the house.

Xiao Shi quickened her pace, but as she reached the door,

She suddenly paused. In an instant, her mind flashed with memories of Grandpa.

Grandpa looked at her lovingly, teaching her to create value for society, always remembering the purpose of serving the people.

In everyday life, Grandpa was dignified and authoritative, his presence emanating a great sense of oppression.

Now, she didn't know what Grandpa would look like; she was so afraid.

In this world, she only had Grandpa as her family.

She wiped away her tears.

Taking a deep breath, Xiao Shi pushed open the door.

Inside a room,

The room was filled with the smell of medicine and some pungent alcohol scent.

Lying on a bed was a figure with a full head of white hair, half-closed eyes, and a frail body that seemed severely ill.

His face was covered with a dark aura, mottled with many dark spots.

The whole person appeared devoid of any vigor or spirit.

The old man's emaciated fingers were holding a map, examining it.

Occasionally, a severe coughing sound could be heard.

On the floor, there was a small bucket with some tissues inside, stained with fresh blood.

"Grandpa." Upon seeing this scene, Xiao Shi's freshly wiped tears immediately flowed freely again.

She couldn't stop them.

The old man with white and yellowing hair, upon hearing her voice, suddenly trembled in his emaciated fingers.

He put down the map, his movements not swift.

But it was clear that this was the fastest the old man could move.

The old man put down the paper, his listless expression flashing with what seemed like the last glimmer of life.

Like an aging tiger, his former majesty still present, in this moment, he saw the silhouette of Xiao Shi, and behind her, Old Luo and Old Bi.

His eyes transformed from stern to kind.

"My dear grandchild. You've come back." His voice was soft and weak, as if devoid of any strength, and slow.

Hearing Grandpa's voice, Xiao Shi rushed over, grasped Grandpa's hand tightly, then gently leaned on him and broke into heart-wrenching sobs.

Grandpa's voice used to be loud and resonant, but now it had become like this. He seemed to be severely ill.

She had never seen Grandpa look so vulnerable.

It seemed like he could collapse with just a breath.

Grandpa was her hero.