Rebirth: I Will Win Easily in the Apocalypse

Chapter 53 - 53 41 Reserve Supplies

?53: Chapter 41 Reserve Supplies 53: Chapter 41 Reserve Supplies Half a month had flown by, and two days before the team assessment, Building 10’s ice-breaking squad finally saw the dawn of their first mission.

The timing for the team assessment was actually determined based on this ice-breaking mission.

Once passed, Gu Yanlin would no longer participate in Building 10’s activities, so Chu Guodong thoughtfully chose this time in order not to affect the first mission.

“Sister, our ice-breaking will probably finish tomorrow.

Do you want to come watch the action?” After dinner, Gu Yanlin wolfed down his meal and only slowed down when he was nearly full.

The ice layer was now quite thin, and another day’s work should suffice to reach the ground and start reaping the rewards.

Although Building 10’s squad was not the first to show results, Lin Cheng, the deputy captain of Squad 532, noticed through the thin ice layer that the spot they had uncovered seemed to be where the city leaders of City C had hoarded supplies.

Upon discovering this, Lin Cheng promptly reported to the commander, who decided that Squad 532 would patrol the area all night to guard the spot and prevent anyone from sneakily damaging the ice layer.

Today, Squad 532 was fully deployed, and Chu Guodong, who was almost recovered from his injuries, also went to the site.

The military had been alerted to Building 10’s squad’s situation and now had soldiers patrolling their workspace throughout the night.

They had considered breaking the ice layer overnight to retrieve the items.

However, it was too dark, illumination was inadequate, and since the area had previously suffered a collapsed building, they decided to wait another night to prevent any accidents.

Gu Yanzhi accepted Gu Yanlin’s invitation, and she and Song Zhao got up early the next day to head out with him.

Along the way, Gu Yanzhi kept yawning.

It had been a long time since she had woken so early.

Recently, her life at home had been too leisurely, and waking up early was quite a struggle.

“Sister Yan Zhi, come and play.”
When Building 10’s squad left, they brought the ice sleds made by Uncle Zhuang.

These two sleds were the only source of entertainment for the young people during this boring winter.

They would bring them out every day to have some fun on the way.

Uncle Zhuang had added a rope on top.

When no one was using the sleds, they served to carry tools and items—the sleds could be easily pulled with the ropes, which saved energy.

“Zhao, sister-in-law, you came too?”
Once they got to the site, Chu Guodong was rubbing his hands to stay warm as he stood guard, greeting Gu Yanzhi and Song Zhao warmly.

“Dongzi, have you guys been here all night?” Seeing Chu Guodong and his group, everyone was a bit surprised.

Everyone from Building 10 knew they had been on a mission all night but did not expect it to be here.

Seeing familiar faces was refreshing, and everyone greeted each other warmly.

Even though Building 10’s squad had arrived, Squad 532’s members could not go back to rest; they had to keep watch here until the items under the ice were fully excavated and secured.

Without much delay, after greeting the members of Squad 532, everyone from Building 10 started working with their tools.

Squad 532 wanted to help, but considering they had already had a hard night, the people from Building 10 told them to rest on the side.

Gu Yanzhi and Song Zhao did not help either; they just walked around the area.

There were other ice-breaking squads near this area besides Building 10.

Each squad was spaced out at certain distances, and each had a flag with their squad name distinguishing their station.

Furthermore, each squad had either a military personnel or a government official leading them.

Lately, as more squads reached the ground, Gu Yanzhi noticed not only the leading soldiers but also other soldiers stationed in various places nearby.

Moreover, this place was initially a carefully selected command center for the post-apocalyptic operations by City C’s government, quite a distance from the city center.

Due to its distance from the populated areas, apart from the ice-breaking groups, hardly anyone ventured here.

One could still see the remnants of the snow that had fallen almost a month ago, unlike in City C where daily foot traffic turned the snow to water and then to ice.

“Sister, come quick!” From a distance, Gu Yanlin yelled and continuously waved at Gu Yanzhi.

Responding to her brother’s call, Gu Yanzhi and Song Zhao quickly returned to where Building 10’s squad was located.

There, not only were the members of Building 10’s ice-breaking squad and Squad 532 present, but the area was also surrounded by a crowd of onlookers.

The ice had been completely chiseled away, leaving only scattered fragments of ice still frozen on the bricks.

The building beneath the ice layer had fully revealed its facade.

However, since it was a building collapsed from damages, its original appearance was indiscernible.

“Sister, brother-in-law,” Gu Yanzhi and Song Zhao squeezed through the crowd and entered.

The people from Building 10 and the soldiers from Squad 532 were already climbing the ruins and struggling with the materials frozen together.

Next to them was a large pot set up on firewood, with chunks of chiseled ice being placed inside and continuously burned.

The boiling water was promptly carried to the ruins, carefully poured over the building materials to melt the ice in the crevices, and then cautiously pried open.

This process continued until a gap in the top of the ruins was cleared to reveal the items inside.

“There are indeed a lot of things,” Gu Yanzhi observed, seeing items buried beneath the rubble, still obscured by rocks and wood or sealed in ice, though partially visible through the ice surface.

Chu Guodong stopped those who wanted to continue digging and turned to whisper to Lin Cheng, “Where are the reinforcements?”
With too many people around, and counting the other squads’ leaders, there were barely more than twenty people on their side.

Temptations stir in the presence of wealth.

It was no longer wise to keep digging, as Chu Guodong had confirmed that this site was originally meant for City C’s 20 million residents, holding at least a year’s worth of supplies.

One could imagine how much could be unearthed.

If chaos erupted, their chances of victory against numbers ten times their size, even with their combat skills, were slim.

It was better to wait for the main troops to arrive and act together.

While holding their position for less than ten minutes, the troop’s main forces arrived in two trucks.

The remaining work had little to do with Building 10’s people, but naturally, the government wouldn’t deny them their share of the discovery.

However, Chu Guodong quietly advised them, suggesting it was best not to claim too much of the supplies.

This site was originally a storage warehouse for City C, holding a vast amount of goods.

Even if Building 10 only received 30% of the share, it would still suffice to feed the seven families of Building 10 for several years.

On the one hand, such an amount of surplus could easily expire over time, and on the other hand, it could attract unwanted attention, making it perilous.

Chu Guodong’s recommendation was for Building 10 to voluntarily forego their compensation for these supplies, taking only enough to sustain a few families for about a year or so.

The government would naturally find ways to compensate, and Chu Guodong would also help facilitate that process.