Chapter 173 Unstable Factors
In the lead-up to the polar night, the base was filled with cries and shouts.
But no one dared to open the door and go outside, fearing that the thugs would rush into their homes.
Bai Tang and his family also stayed at home obediently because they had elderly relatives at home.
Moreover, everyone has this thought: who would risk their own life to save someone else?
Bai Tang and her friends were just a little luckier than others, but everything she and Gu Yanxuhad experienced before was real.
So you can't blame them for being selfish; they are just ordinary people who only want to protect their families.
Although the base was chaotic, the base's public address system would announce the time every so often.
They also announced how many people they had captured, to calm the people at the base down a bit.
That way, more people won't get involved in this matter.
When Bai Tang and the others were eating, there were candles lit on the table.
Now, apart from the military and the Authorities' offices, no one in the base dares to turn on the lights.
They were all very careful, and most of them used candles for lighting.
Those without candles stayed at home in the dark, too afraid to go out.
As for their survival supplies, every household caught a lot of insects during the insect plague.
The dim candlelight on Bai Tang's dining table illuminated everyone's faces.
They all looked serious, even Lin Fan and Bai Jiyang, who were usually the ones making people laugh, looked solemn.
Gu Yanxu said, "After dinner, everyone took turns on duty in their assigned groups, keeping an eye on any activity outside."
At this point, Lin Feng and the others finally spoke up: "Don't worry, boss."
With us here, no one can get in. Besides, we have the power grid.
Bai Tang suddenly remembered something and said, "What if they cut the wires?"
The group exchanged glances in the dim candlelight, and Gu Yanxu quickly grabbed a flashlight from the side.
Lin Feng and the others followed them into the yard and looked around with flashlights.
Bai Tang took another small piece of rabbit meat and carefully tossed it onto the electric fence.
The moment the rabbit meat touched the electric griddle, a "sizzle" sound rang out.
Then a burnt smell came out, and the power grid was checked again and found to be fine.
They breathed a sigh of relief. Bai Tang said, "Maybe I was overthinking it, but we still need to be careful."
Just as Bai Tang and the others were about to go back inside, Gu Yanxu stared blankly at the RV in the yard.
Bai Tang reached out and tugged at him: "What are you thinking about? Let's go inside and continue eating."
Gu Yanxu said, "We can drive the RV behind the gate."
That way, even if they cut the wires, the electric fence around the gate will be useless.
If they try to break down the door, they won't be able to open it even if they work themselves to death.
As for the wall, our yard has a three-meter-high wall and an additional perimeter for protection, so there's not much to worry about.
As he spoke, he opened the RV door, started the engine, and pushed the RV behind the gate.
The car was parked perfectly. When Lin Fengand his team shone their flashlights over, the car and the gate were completely sealed together.
At this moment, the RV looks just like a giant door jammer.
Gu Yanxu drove the RV to the designated spot,turned off the engine, and got out.
"Let's go back inside and continue eating."
They then returned to the living room to continue their dinner.
Although it's dark 24 hours a day now, Bai Tangand his group still follow their normal routine of resting and eating.
Because once a person's biological clock is disrupted, it can easily have some negative effects on the body.
Therefore, Bai Tang sets an alarm clock every day so that even if the base's loudspeakers suddenly stop broadcasting the time one day, they can still know the exact time.
The group went back inside to continue eating their lunch, and then the courtyard outside was utterly silent in the darkness of night.
After the meal, most of the candles used for lighting nearby had burned out.
Bai Tang then brought out a few new candles and placed them aside in preparation.
Each of them had a candle and a flashlight in their bedroom.
They were told to use candles for lighting when they were in their own rooms, and to use candles for lighting when they were in the living room.
Although the lighting was dim, it was better than no light at all.
Moreover, the entire base in China is under polar night.
People are decreasing in number everywhere because there are too many uncertainties and unstable factors in the darkness.
So those people in the base are alright; at least most of them can save their lives.
After all, it's been five years since Apocalypsestarted, and those who can survive outside the base are hardly friendly people.
As evening approached, just after Bai Tang and his group had finished dinner, they heard commotion outside the courtyard.
Bai Tang said, "You can hear a sound outside the courtyard."
Then Mu Mu immediately detected the situation outside.
"There were about ten of them, most of them at our doorstep, and a few others were lurking by the wall, ready to pounce."
The family extinguished the candles in the living room and then quietly discussed their plan based on Mu Mu's intelligence.
Lin Feng said, "I thought they would come while we were asleep at night, but I didn't expect them to come at this time."
Bai Tang said, "The base broadcast didn't announce the time today."
They probably thought it was time to rest and sleep.
Bai Jiyang whispered from the side, "Luckily we have Mu Mu here."
At this point, Mu Mu said, "One of them cut the power lines near our house."
Lin Zhou cursed under his breath, "It seems those bastards outside have been eyeing our family for a long time."
Gu Yanxu said, "Don't be impatient, let's wait and see."
"If the enemy doesn't move, I won't move either; let's see what they do first."
Bai Tang lit a candle and then gave each of them a weapon.
Grandpa Gu and Mother Gu Father Gu each had one, because all three of them used them.
By the dim candlelight, everyone could clearly see the weapons in their hands.
It is a laser beam pistol. The biggest advantages of this type of pistol are: low noise, high power, and long range.
They acquired this weapon from abroad.
After bringing Grandpa Gu and the other two back, Bai Tang and Gu Yanxu taught them how to use it.
Lin Feng said, "If they can get in, I'll let them try this, no matter what."
Bai Jiyang said, "Please trust the protection of our yard."
Even if they have ladders to climb the wall, our wall isn't just made of electric fences.
I even sprinkled a layer of broken glass on top.
Lin Fan clapped softly and said, "It has to be you again."
Then Mu Mu said, "They have ladders and are ready to climb over the wall to get in."
The power grid at the entrance was also cut off; they were preparing to cut it.
Then Bai Tang gave each of them a set of bulletproof vests and helmets.
Although those people may not have any lethal weapons.
However, it's always good to take precautions; multiple layers of protection and multiple layers of security are always beneficial.
After everyone was dressed, Gu Yanxu said, "Let's go to the living room door and wait for them."