Chapter 43 - 43

Chapter 43 Arrival at the BaseLin Anran habitually held that large hand, while his other hand casually tucked away various kinds of cars."Hmm? This car is nice!"After walking around the RV, Lin Anran was certain that it had been modified; the walls were thicker than the original, and the glass was also thicker.She casually opened the sturdy iron door of the RV, revealing a fully furnished interior.A comfortable bed, a spacious kitchen, a bathroom, a relaxation area... and various pots and pans neatly arranged in the cabinets—it seems she has much to thank nature for its bounty.Ten boxes of instant noodles in various flavors, five boxes of canned goods and compressed biscuits, and ten boxes of bottled water were moved out of the space...Lin Yu asked, puzzled, "Sis! If you take all your things out and someone sees them, you'll become a target of their jealousy!"Lin Anran shook his head: "These aren't for us to eat; they're for bribing the people at the base.""Wow! Sis, you really are my sister! You're so smart! I never thought of that."Father Lin: "It's already very late. I'll go cook dinner first and then get some rest.""Eat...eat...hot pot."Jiang Qinian fell in love with spicy hot pot after tasting it. The spicy, fresh, and smooth taste is a feast for the taste buds, especially when paired with a bottle of soda.He couldn't help but swallow.fragrant!Father Lin scoffed disdainfully, "Eat, eat, eat! All you know is how to eat! Don't you know how troublesome it is to wash vegetables?""I want to eat it too!" Mother Lin raised her hand timidly."Make it! My wife loves it! Easy! Want some barbecue? We're having a BBQ tonight!" Father Lin said obsequiously."Yay! I love you, honey~ Muah!"One of the zombies, now nourished by knowledge, thought: "So it turns out you can touch soft cheeks when you're happy."Understood!Father Lin asked Lin Anran to take out the grill and hot pot he had put in his space, since they hadn't been used for so long and needed to be cleaned properly.Lin Yu joined in the hustle and bustle. The space was filled with freshly unearthed vegetables, free-range chickens, ducks, fish, and tender lamb and pork, making it feel like Chinese New Year.In Mother Lin's words, being inside the base is not as carefree as being outside; they enjoy every moment of happiness they can.That's why we have the pleasant and relaxing scene we see today.The door was locked, a large plush carpet was laid on the floor, a projector from Father Lin'scollection was set up, and snacks, fruits, and drinks were laid out on the table.Mother Lin sipped her iced cola and ate sunflower seeds with a contented smile.Tuantuan lay on the soft blanket, belly up, her little head tilted as she dozed off.Big Black was frantically stuffing snacks into his mouth, oblivious to everything else around him.Ever since watching "Empresses in the Palace,"Jiang Qinian has become obsessed with watching TV. She stays up every night, holdingLin Anran's hand in one hand and a tablet in the other, like a teenager addicted to the internet.Lin Yu brought over the grilled lamb skewers, one plate with chili peppers and one plate without chili peppers, which was Mother Lin's special dish.The aroma was irresistible, and Dahei's drool dripped from his mouth."Hahahaha! Big Black, don't worry, your food will be here soon!"Lin Yu put down the plate and immediately ran back to prepare a special dinner for Dahei andTuantuan.Mother Lin called out encouragingly to the two who were working hard, "Honey, Lin Yu, you've worked so hard! It's delicious! I want more barbecue!""Okay! Honey, just a minute, I'll be right there!"Father Lin is skilled at grilling meat, handling the large skewers with ease, achieving a perfect balance of crispy exterior and tender interior.Mother Lin and Lin Anran have delicate skin, so Father Lin doesn't allow them into the kitchen. Therefore, Lin Yu's cooking skills have also been trained to be very good."Oh my! My husband and son are amazing!Ranran, your future husband has to be just as good at taking care of you, otherwise your mom will be the first to disagree."Before Mother Lin could finish speaking, the ground suddenly shook, leaving Lin Anranstanding there dumbfounded.The zombie was already standing next to Father Lin, taller than Father Lin, and extremely intimidating."I…I…come…" Jiang Qinian reached out and snatched the skewers from Father Lin's hand.Lin Anran was exasperated. What was going on now? She even stopped watching TV."Oh no! No! That's not how you bake it! Look, it's all burnt!"Father Lin watched helplessly as his grilled meat skewers engulfed in flames, shouting anxiously, "Brush on the oil!!! Hey, give it to me, give it to me, you stand aside and watch.""Like this, first pay attention to the heat, make sure both sides are grilled evenly, then brush with oil, add cumin...""Come on, try again!""Yes! That's it! Good! Plate it!"Over the next night, Jiang Qinian gradually lost herself in the constant praise, grilling hundreds of skewers until even Dahei couldn't stay awake any longer and strategically fell asleep.I was dreaming about eating barbecue, and the whole dog was in a bad mood.The RV is quite spacious, with a bunk bed at the back. Lin Yu sleeps on the top bunk and Lin Anran sleeps on the bottom bunk.Jiang Qinian didn't need to sleep anyway, so he sat on the edge of the bed holding the flat-screen TV, rubbing his little hands together.The sofa folds up just enough for Father LinMother Lin is resting.Big Black and Tuantuan nestled in the passenger and driver's seats, their ears perked up, serving as a warning....The sun had just risen when Big Black started licking each person's face to wake them up.Father Lin got up, quickly washed up, and made them their favorite dishes: preserved egg and lean pork congee and chicken leg pancakes.These days feel like a vacation; if it weren't for the apocalypse, he would really like to take his family on a road trip.It's a pity, they're going into the cage.Following Lin Anran's instructions, they switched to a van and continued their journey. Although it wasn't as sturdy as an off-road vehicle or a campervan, they didn't encounter many zombies along the way and easily dealt with them.Around 2 or 3 p.m., they finally arrived atSouthern Survivor Base.At the entrance of the base, there was a long queue that stretched as far as the eye could see. Every meter along the wall stood well-trained soldiers, and others in civilian clothes patrolled the wall.If I'm not mistaken, they should be Ability Usersrecruited from the base.Lin Anran and his group got out of the car, and Father Lin drove the car into the convoy. Everyone entering the base had to undergo strict screening.At the entrance of the base, loudspeakers were blaring."Survivors, please line up in order. Ability usersshould line up on the left, and non- Ability userson the right. No one should hide their wounds.Welcome to Southern Survivor Base!"After the car was disinfected, the group got in and lined up, but it seemed like it would be a while before it was their turn.Lin Anran took out five boxes of self-heating hot pot from her spatial storage. "Dry rice isn't being enthusiastic; there's something wrong with your thinking."