"Little girl, you're quite the businesswoman," Jiang Huai chuckled.
Yun Xiaoxiao sighed, "Ah, life isn't easy. You've got to work hard when you need to."
"Alright, here are twelve crystal cores. Please show us in."
Jiang Huai was amused by Yun Xiaoxiao's tone.
He straightforwardly handed the twelve crystal cores to Yun Xiaoxiao.
Yun Xiaoxiao's face beamed with a smile, "No problem at all."
"By the way, would you like to have dinner?" she suddenly asked, her eyes twinkling.
Jiang Huai's lips curled into a smile, "How much per meal?"
"Not much." Yun Xiaoxiao held up her pinky finger.
"One crystal core per person for vegetarian dishes, two crystal cores per person for meat dishes. All you can eat."
These prices were for visitors staying temporarily.
For permanent residents of the base, they used a point system.
For those staying just a few nights, they paid directly with crystal cores.
Honestly, she had given them a discount on the lodging.
Originally, she had planned to charge two crystal cores.
"Can we see the food first?"
"Of course, no problem."
Yun Xiaoxiao led them directly to the hospital cafeteria.
It was just about mealtime.
Large pots of dishes were laid out together.
The rich aroma wafted through the air, making mouths water.
Looking at the dishes that were a feast for the senses, Jiang Huai was surprised.
"Are these dishes available to everyone?"
Yun Xiaoxiao nodded, "Yes, of course."
Hearing this, the people behind Jiang Huai all looked envious.
This was meat!
Big chunks of meat!
Serving it to everyone was incredibly generous.
Even though they held relatively high positions in Rongsheng Base, they couldn't afford to eat such lavish meals every day.
To be honest, they were quite jealous.
Just then, people started trickling in through the entrance.
Everyone who came in was very friendly, nodding or smiling at them.
Each person looked to be in good spirits.
It was clear that they lived comfortably here.
Jiang Huai also recognized Zhong Mingsheng, Fan Wenying, and Feng Jin.
After all, he had personally escorted them here after they had 'paid' for it.
In such a short time, these three seemed to have completely transformed.
Not only did they look more spirited, but they were no longer dressed shabbily. Instead, they all looked like professionals.
Zhong Mingsheng and his wife were even wearing white lab coats.
So they really were working in their professional fields here!
Jiang Huai was deeply shocked.
Finally, everyone in the spacious cafeteria took their seats.
Jiang Huai and his group ate from their own plates while secretly observing the others.
Everyone's face was beaming with smiles, chatting and laughing with their nearby companions, thoroughly enjoying themselves.
This was completely different from the scene in their base.
For a moment, they were filled with mixed emotions.
When they finished eating and followed Yun Xiaoxiao to the hotel, they were once again astonished.
Even as they lay on the soft hotel beds, they were still in a daze.
"I can't believe it's actually a city in here!"
"Did you see? There was even a big supermarket on the street!"
"Of course we saw it. This is almost like life before the apocalypse."
"What I like best is the big wall around the base. It feels so safe living inside!"
Each person in Jiang Huai's group was deeply impacted.
Early the next morning.
Jiang Huai and his group got up early.
They were extremely curious about this base.
As soon as they woke up, they drove around the base.
When they saw Feng Jin and others busy in the fields, Nan Yi and his group herding on the farm, Grandma Niu watering flowers, and Lu Chen and others jogging and doing push-ups for exercise, they were once again amazed.
At the same time, they felt immense regret.
Really, what were they looking at!
The more they saw, the more envious they became!
Jiang Huai raised his eyebrows.
He never imagined that while they were out risking their lives to collect resources, others had already developed self-sufficient production!
No wonder they could eat meat at every meal without hesitation.
The livestock on the farm could feed the people in this base for generations.
It was hard to imagine that such a place could exist after the apocalypse.
So beautiful that it felt like it was still the pre-apocalyptic world.
Shock aside, envy aside, it was time to leave.
Otherwise, they'd have to pay for another night's stay.
Jiang Huai and his group packed up and went to say goodbye to Yun Xiaoxiao and the others.
Yun Xiaoxiao warmly invited them to eat steamed buns.
Jiang Huai declined.
It wasn't that they didn't want to eat.
It was just that they couldn't afford the food here anymore.
They were almost out of crystal cores.
"Don't worry, eat up. These are free, our treat," Yun Xiaoxiao said, her mouth full of a big bun.
Hearing this, Jiang Huai and his group sat down, gulping down rice porridge and eating meat buns.
Mmm, delicious.
"Uncle Jiang Huai, remember to advertise for us, okay? We offer unlimited evolution serum here~" Yun Xiaoxiao leaned close to Jiang Huai, who was biting into a bun, and said with a grin.
Her intentions were written all over her face.
Jiang Huai, with a mouthful of bun, couldn't spit it out or swallow it. He could only smile bitterly.
This little girl was truly cunning.
He had thought she was just being kind by offering them buns.
It turned out she wanted them to advertise for her.
"Don't worry, we'll definitely promote you well."
After breakfast, Jiang Huai and his group left.
As they were leaving, Long Zhe kept looking back towards the base.
"What's wrong? Can't bear to part with your little sister Xiaoxiao?" Jiang Huai teased.
"Uncle!" Long Zhe's face reddened.
"There will be many opportunities to meet in the future," Jiang Huai said with a light laugh.
A hint of awkwardness flashed across Long Zhe's face. "It's not what you think. I just feel that little sister Xiaoxiao is so outstanding at such a young age. I must look up to her and strive to become a strong person too."
"I understand, I understand," Jiang Huai said perfunctorily.
Long Zhe: ......
What do you understand?
I don't think you understand at all!
The car drove out of the base, heading towards Rongsheng Base.
Suddenly...
"Bang bang bang..."
At the foot of a mountain not far from the base, several explosive sounds suddenly came from the car's tires, as if they had been punctured by something.
The car immediately began to sway dangerously, almost flipping over.
Fortunately, the two drivers were skilled enough to quickly stabilize the car, avoiding any casualties.
But as soon as the car stopped, about twenty figures emerged from the roadside forest, surrounding the car.
