Apocalyptic Reincarnation: Start with a 30-million Bonus
Chapter 502 - 474: Seize the Food!

Grandpa Ye gently stroked his granddaughter's hair, feeling a mix of heartache and joy. He knew the condition of his own health and his biggest concern had been for his granddaughter.

Now, under these circumstances, to have found his granddaughter was more than enough to satisfy him.

"It's good that you're back, good that you're back," Grandpa Ye slowly said, his speech slow and feeble.

Then he glanced at Captain Luo and nodded, speaking to Xi Xiaoshi, "Xiaoshi, ask Xiao Luo to come here for a moment."

Perhaps because he had no strength left, Grandpa Ye's voice was very weak. If one weren't standing close to him, they wouldn't be able to hear him at all.

Xi Xiaoshi was still sobbing, her entire being seemed lost in tears. Hearing Grandpa Ye's words, she lifted her head, choked up for a few seconds, and then said to Captain Luo, "Luo, Uncle Luo, my Grandpa is calling for you."

Captain Luo, upon hearing this, immediately moved closer, and Xi Xiaoshi, trying to hold back her grief, stepped aside to give space to Captain Luo.

Seeing Grandpa Ye's condition, Captain Luo's heart was heavy with sorrow. He owed a debt of gratitude to Grandpa Ye, who had taken a liking to him. Without that, he would never have made it this far.

To him, Grandpa Ye was a mentor, a father figure, and a leader.

Grandpa Ye grasped his hand and slowly asked, word by word, "Xiao Luo, you've done well, thank you for bringing Xiaoshi back.

Also, have the food reserves been found?"

Captain Luo nodded and reported in detail everything that had happened along the way: how they discovered the food reserve warehouse, the confrontation with the group from the prison, how Big Camphor Tree Base had helped them, and how they managed to find Xi Xiaoshi, leaving out no details when reporting to Grandpa Ye.

After listening, Grandpa Ye pondered for a long time before saying with narrowed eyes, "The partnership you just mentioned, this base might indeed be able to cooperate. It's just that the distance is quite far.

Also, you mentioned there's still some food that hasn't been transported back. Keep this matter confidential for now."

A look of confusion flashed through Captain Luo's eyes, not understanding why they couldn't disclose that some of the food hadn't been transported back.

Was he guarding against someone?

Captain Luo couldn't figure it out, and at that moment, Grandpa Ye spoke again, "I am well aware of my own condition.

I won't last much longer. If I go, you must take care of Xiaoshi. If things really can't be resolved, perhaps you can seek out Big Camphor Tree Base."

As Grandpa Ye mentioned his failing health, Captain Luo's eyes reddened with emotion.

"I understand. I promise you," Captain Luo said.

Grandpa Ye then asked, "How many people have returned?"

Captain Luo's throat tightened, and after a moment of silence, he said in a low voice, "Three, three people came back. The others, the others are gone."

Grandpa Ye sighed, not saying anything further, but his eyes seemed to lose some of their luster.

Ever since the last Zombie Tide, Furong Mountain had suffered heavy losses after the zombies broke through the gates.

Now, the entire base, including the security team, had less than sixty people.

Previously, once the Survivors from outside were allowed into the base, they unexpectedly chose not to leave.

Initially, it was Grandpa Ye with his reinforcement squad, along with Captain Luo and Bi's group, who led the base. Later, additional dispersed teams were incorporated.

This included Fang Tong and Xie Weishan's people. Due to Grandpa Ye's high rank and his strong presence, the situation had always been rather harmonious.

Fang Tong and Xie Weishan complied accordingly.

However, with Grandpa Ye's health deteriorating, both Fang Tong and Xie Weishan began vying for control of the base.

Bi and Luo had always been extremely loyal to Grandpa Ye.

Grandpa Ye continued, "Now that you're back, I will return your previous subordinates to you. The situation at the base is quite tense, and you and Bi need to work together. I hope the two of you can lead everyone to continue on."

Captain Luo grasped Grandpa Ye's hands firmly and shook his head, "Grandpa Ye, you're going to get better."

Grandpa Ye's eyes widened as he said, "This is an order. Cough cough cough."

He began to cough violently from speaking too assertively.

Captain Luo immediately promised earnestly, seeing his state.

...

After speaking with Captain Luo for a while, Grandpa Ye seemed extremely exhausted.

Seeing this, Captain Luo didn't say much more. Instead, he addressed Grandpa Ye, "Grandpa Ye, you should rest now."

Grandpa Ye nodded, then reclined back onto the bed. His conversation with Captain Luo had taken a lot out of him.

Captain Luo spoke a few more words to Grandpa Ye before leaving the bedside, allowing Xi Xiaoshi to take his place.

Xi Xiaoshi poured a glass of water for her Grandpa, her eyes filled with pity, her tears now stopped.

Grandpa Ye looked at Xi Xiaoshi's expression and felt reassured. His once willful and petulant granddaughter had grown much stronger.

Suddenly, a noisy commotion came from outside, filled with tumult and occasional angry shouts.

Bang!

A gunshot sounded.

Everyone in the room turned their gaze outside simultaneously.

The gunshot was loud, clearly coming from just outside the house.

Bang bang bang—

A series of fierce gunshots followed.

What's happening? Everyone thought with a flicker of unease in their hearts.

Thump thump thump—

Footsteps resonated in the corridor outside the room. Captain Luo and Bi instantly pulled out their guns, prepared for action.