Snowstorm: I’m Super Rich in the Apocalypse
Chapter 287 New Venue

Chapter 287: Chapter 287 New Venue

After discussing official matters, they also brought up Lu Ruiming’s situation.

Lu Jianguo was quite surprised that Lu Ruiming had gone mad, "Is his mental endurance really that weak?"

He added, "Actually, many people have psychological issues post-apocalypse. Perhaps it wasn’t just that one thing; it was just that his nerves were too tightly wound at the time, and they just snapped."

Gu Pan agreed with Lu Jianguo’s view. It wasn’t necessarily one thing that had pushed someone like Ruiming over the edge — it was his habitual wrongdoings and his bullying ways. Once he found out he wasn’t actually a child of the Lu Family, he also feared retaliation; the more evil a person, the more fear they have in their hearts.

She said, "Indeed, Huang Suzhen’s death was just the last straw that broke the camel’s back."

Lu Jianguo sighed, "In these years, he really hasn’t done anything worthwhile. During the apocalypse, he and his mother occupied a spot in the base. This is probably karma."

People weren’t too concerned about their affairs; the greater sentiment was probably that the apocalypse had caused many to have psychological problems.

Afterwards, having heard everything, Lu Jianguo agreed to give Zhang Huishu a pass so that she could go to the main base to find Lu Ruiming. As for whether they could survive there, that was their own business and would no longer involve anyone else.

After talking for a while, Lu Jianguo insisted on washing the dishes. Gu Pan and Lu Ruisheng couldn’t stop him, so they joined him, chatting while tidying up the kitchen.

Returning to the living room, Lu Jianguo checked the time, "It’s getting late. Your home has electricity, hurry and invite the neighbors over to spend some time, so as not to waste resources. I’ll stay back at my unit; it saves trouble and there’s no point in going home to darkness."

Gu Pan said, "Dad, stay with us for this period. Ruisheng and I have discussed it. Anyway, we’re using the generator, so your being here doesn’t change the consumption. Having more people living here doesn’t waste resources."

Lu Jianguo wanted to decline; he always felt it wasn’t right to intrude on the young couple’s life.

However, Lu Ruisheng didn’t wait for him to refuse, "Dad, Gu Pan and I have agreed. You should stay here for a while. We’ve prepared your pajamas and daily necessities."

This had indeed been discussed between the couple beforehand because their home could ensure a constant electricity supply. If Lu Jianguo went back to his own place, being alone in such a big, dark house all the time, it’d be strange if he didn’t feel depressed.

Lu Jianguo, looking at his son and daughter-in-law’s sincere invitation, nodded, "Alright, I’ll stay here for the time being. I guess I’m going to gain a few pounds."

Gu Pan laughed and said, "That’s unavoidable. If there’s one thing we do well, it’s eating."

After joking around for a bit, Lu Ruisheng went to invite the neighbors over.

In the meantime, Gu Pan arranged some nuts on a platter and prepared some fruit juice.

Soon, the neighbors began to arrive. When Lu Ruisheng invited them, he also mentioned that Lu Jianguo would be staying with them for a while, so they shouldn’t feel burdened.

After everyone arrived, they all greeted Lu Jianguo.

Initially, due to Lu Jianguo’s presence, everyone was a bit reserved, especially Chen Lang, who sat there properly like a schoolchild.

But Lu Jianguo, who liked children, initiated a conversation with Chen Lang. Chen Lang, by nature cheerful, soon opened up as well.

That night was a joyous one for everyone, and they stayed until bedtime, benefiting from the light’s positive effect on their spirits and health.

The next morning, Lu Jianguo went to work. He also liked motorcycles, so Lu Ruisheng simply gave him the keys to ride to and from work, especially since it wasn’t far and there was no danger.

At night, Lu Jianguo brought them a permit, allowing Gu Pan and the others to deliver it to Zhang Huishu tomorrow.

Nowadays, every night, neighbors come over along with Yang Jia and Chen Fengzhou, to type.

Today, Chen Shaonan had also finished renovating the daylight lamps in the house. After replacing them, everyone sat under the lights and chatted, creating a jovial atmosphere that helped everyone relax amid the darkness.

That evening, they also heard from Lu Jianguo that the lighting centers around the base had been set up, and soon people from each district would be able to line up daily for their dose of light.

The place was aptly named the Lighting Center, with each district adding its own name to the end, like Lighting Center South District, for instance.

The next morning, they delivered the transit permit to Zhang Huishu. It wasn’t an urgent matter, as it would suffice to give it to her before the main force left, and thereafter, there wouldn’t be much interaction, so there was no need for many words.

On the way back, they passed by a lighting center and, out of curiosity, went in to take a look.

The room was large, filled with chairs for people to sit or stand as they pleased.

Outside, they had also inquired and learned that the conditions varied by district, such as some areas having single-story houses and apartment buildings, so they would be assigned different times like single-story in the morning and apartments in the afternoon.

Even the apartment buildings were assigned specific times per building number, all very orderly, preventing any chaos.

To have achieved this in such a short time was quite impressive, and they did recognize Lu Jianguo’s leadership abilities, aware that he was indeed working hard, often still at work past midnight.

Of course, even so, there were still some voices of discontent.

As the two of them stood to the side watching, a few people in line nearby started to complain.

A man with his arms crossed over his chest said, "Tell me, what can you do with just an hour’s turn?"

An older woman beside him added, "Exactly, we’re at an age where we lack calcium, can’t they let the youngsters sunbathe a bit less and give us more time in the light?"

The man snorted, "Those in good positions always have lights on in their offices. I heard their auditorium has sun-like lamps, and they can go there whenever they want. This Lighting Center is just to hoodwink us."

Their complaints grew more heated as they went on, with people joining in intermittently.

Gu Pan and Lu Ruisheng didn’t want these grumblings to set the tone, so they stepped forward into the discussion.

Gu Pan said, "Older brother and sister, you can’t talk like that. The leaders at the base are also working for the good of the whole base, they’re busy all day, it’s natural for them to get some special treatment."

The older woman sneered, "Young lady, you’re still young, so you don’t understand the ways of the world here. They’re just suppressing those of us without any backing."

Lu Ruisheng countered, "Big sister, that’s not true. I often go to the office area for errands and I’ve seen the leaders working there in the middle of the night. And at the research institute, aren’t they also tirelessly working on food research day and night? Without them, how could we have vegetables during this polar night?"

Gu Pan swiftly continued, "I heard that new types of vegetables that don’t need sunlight to grow have been sent from the main base. The leaders organized people to plant them overnight and watch over them, fearing any mistakes that would affect our consumption."

Lu Ruisheng added, "The quails we had before are being raised well and are about to lay eggs. Think about it, without the base’s leaders and technical staff, would those species not be extinct by now? We shouldn’t only look at the immediate troubles; we need to plan for the future. This polar night will eventually pass, and after that, don’t we still want to continue enjoying the base’s good policies? When it comes time to distribute quails, eat eggs, eat vegetables, is that something one person can achieve alone?"

Gu Pan noticed that Lu Ruisheng, who was usually reticent, was really going all out today to present a good image for Lu Jianguo. It was rare for him to speak at such length, passionately defending, indeed like a true father and son.