novelraw Chapter 342 - 3: Imaginings Inspired by an Apple_2
Chapter 342 - 3: Imaginings Inspired by an Apple_2
Chapter 342: Chapter 3: Imaginings Inspired by an Apple_2
But the problem is that the soil and rock covering the water source are extremely fragile. If any thermal weapons are used, they might be exposed. However, without using thermal weapons, how could a person with just two hands resist the overwhelming swarm of flying insects?
And if the flying insects cannot be eliminated all at once, any that manage to escape would remain a significant problem.
These insects have large heads and small bodies, with nothing but a mouth occupying their entire being. They are severely polluted and cannot be consumed.
As for natural predators... nowadays, apart from the animals being protected within the underground bases, the outside world is a barren wasteland, not even a cricket can be found.
There’s some life in the rivers and seas.
But they can’t be consumed either. According to experts, with the self-purification function of rivers, seas, and aided by high-tech unfettered investment, it would still take about 20 years to recover.
Therefore, every clean underground water source is worth defending with our lives.
Lei Yu wiped his face clean. Even now, during the broad daylight, everyone in the base was conserving resources. Lei Yu was also in the habit of waiting until nighttime to wipe down his body——he was a rich kid, though he had joined the military for training, back then they didn’t prohibit bathing.
These days, it’s tough for everyone.
At this moment, he analyzed the situation he observed: "The terrain there is quite irregular, with depressions and elevations, and if a fight breaks out, it will be hard to protect."
A companion sighed, "We have to fight, though. By no later than next spring, we must hit the sowing period. Mr. Li has openly displayed our grain stock, and we must solve the flying insect problem this year."
Lei Yu grunted in agreement.
He understood, but he also knew it wouldn’t be an easy battle. The insects could go berserk and launch lethal attacks just as well. To protect the water source, likely, the entire base would have to mobilize.
After all, not every base has such abundant water resources. They needed to consider their urban residents as well as the surrounding regions.
...
Speaking of this, everyone had their own thoughts, but soon enough, the owner of a grocery store under Lei Yu’s name hurried over upon hearing he had returned——
"Brother Lei, look, what is this?"
With a treasure-like expression, he carefully lifted the lid of a glass container just for a glimpse before quickly closing it again.
Even though the apple inside was still tightly wrapped in cling film.
Lei Yu’s eyes lit up, "Where did this come from?"
The shop owner, no longer lazy, looked quite excited, "A new girl in town sold it to me, 185 points, but Brother Lei, I swear by my nose, after checking in the secret room, the apple is genuinely fresh and juicy, with dew when I removed the cling film!"
The secret room is a small enclosed space in every household, used sometimes to prevent insects from sensing certain items.
...
This conversation contained a substantial amount of information.
First of all, after three years of disaster, all resources are scarce.
For instance, the sunlight required for cultivation, though available, no one dared grow anything exposed outdoors, all relying on underground supplemented high-tech grow lights. Even then, only the base planned a few trees, as private supplies couldn’t sustain the water and fertilizer needed for a fruit tree to grow.
It’s impossible for fruits to grow so well naturally.
Secondly, considering how fresh it is, the day it was picked couldn’t have been long ago. Even with space abilities, given the impact on the entire country and the world, where could this have come from?
The shop owner pondered as well, "The girl said she’s got a space ability, but Brother Lei, I swear by my own nose, she definitely bathed before stepping out! She definitely enjoyed a good shower!"
A grown man using his nose to judge whether the girl bathed and how she bathed might sound slightly sleazy.
But what’s the situation now?
With a contribution level of 7,026 and over 50,000 points, even Lei Yu doesn’t dare indulge in a good shower!
The water-collecting team fetches water from the nearby river daily and has to purify it before it becomes usable domestic water. Who dares to waste like that?
...
Thoughts whirled in Lei Yu’s mind. Holding the glass container, he said to his brothers:
"Old Gu, you did a good job. If you come across that girl again, ensure to establish cooperation with her, regardless of her attitude. Whatever she wants, give it to her."
"I’m heading to the city government. I have a hunch this thing can be a huge help!"
He moved briskly and soon met with Li Chang’an.
Lei Yu, notable in the base, was known for his generosity and affluent background, besides being just. Although he wasn’t talkative, he was protective, and his reputation among his peers was quite positive.