Rotting Land: Survive-Chapter 471 - 466: Settlement Planning

The survivors each chose their own rooms, which were the most luxurious accommodations they had since the apocalypse. Not only were the rooms spacious, but the layout and furnishings were astonishing.

To be blunt, every room had its own unique features, making the ordinary survivors sigh at the vast differences between people.

Once the rooms were assigned, the survivors began to move their supplies into the house, particularly focusing on the car batteries and generators they brought with them.

The presence or absence of these items would directly determine the future quality of life and the level of modern civilization for the survivors.

While everyone was moving supplies, Xu Renjie took Lao Lin and Lao Zhao to carefully survey the house’s surroundings for any hidden safety hazards and spots needing fortification.

At lunchtime, Wei Yang once again cooked up a delicious meal for everyone.

Thanks to Liu Yunpeng’s spacious house, the survivors finally didn’t have to eat crammed in a small room as they used to.

During the meal, Xu Renjie shared with everyone the problems he and Lin Zhao found during their morning inspection and made arrangements for the upcoming tasks.

First, the roof glass needed repair, and the raw materials could be sourced from nearby villas. Additionally, to prevent Climber attacks, all windows needed iron bars welded onto them.

Second, expedite the setup of the power system so that the existing CCTV can be put to use. This way, during winter nights, the guards can monitor from indoors without having to run outside and freeze.

Third, the establishment of a communication system.

This was a concept proposed early by Lao Lin and others at Zhongkun Textile but had never materialized due to various reasons.

But this time, with Xu Renjie, who has a military background, joining, it’s apparent how important he considers the communication system.

Therefore, setting up the relay station became the top priority for the survivors.

In Xu Renjie’s eyes, the quality of the communication system in the post-apocalyptic world directly determines their long-term survival.

After all, with the apocalyptic power supply down, existing institutions cannot broadcast messages to the public like they used to.

But radio is different; it relies on radio waves and doesn’t require much power supply to send and receive messages.

Therefore, Xu Renjie needed the team to complete the relay station as quickly as possible to expand their radio coverage.

After issuing the three tasks, Xu Renjie handed the floor back to the group, hoping everyone would offer their suggestions on building the villa.

After all, this place will be a crucial foothold for all of them for a while, so its construction’s quality directly affects everyone’s quality of life.

Soon, Wei Yang was the first to speak: "Captain Xu, here’s the thing, when I cooked at noon, I noticed that Xiao Liu uses canned liquefied gas here. Although the gas in the current canister is sufficient, in the long run, I think we need to build a stove."

Indeed, this was an issue. Until now, survivors relied on makeshift stoves for cooking, a hardship only those who have done it can understand.

So while the dishes on the table might seem simple, they are the result of Wei Yang’s considerable efforts.

Having experienced similar hardships, Lao Zhao immediately replied, "We must take Xiao Wei’s suggestion seriously. Everyone might not know, but once the stove is fired up, with smoke and ash everywhere, we can’t let Xiao Wei, being a girl, suffer like this."

Hearing this, Wei Yang, somewhat embarrassed, waved her hand, "Uncle Zhao, I’m fine. I’m just worried that once the gas runs out, cooking will become a problem. After all, winter is coming soon. If the gas runs out and we have to build at that time, I’m afraid..." 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

"Hmm!" Nodding slightly, after listening to Zhao and Wei, Xu Renjie pointed diagonally at Hua Biao and instructed, "Xiao Hua! The task of building the stove is yours! Any problems?"

"Don’t worry, Captain! I promise to build Wei Yang a perfect stove!"

Once this was settled, Wang Zhongyu followed with another suggestion: "My idea is to move the bus behind the villa and establish a connection passage between it and the second floor. This way, in case of an emergency, we can quickly retreat inside the bus from the second floor."

To prevent unforeseen circumstances, this method was unanimously approved by the survivors.

Right after Wang Zhongyu finished speaking, Hu Xiaodong chimed in: "I plan to establish an Archery Team. As everyone has seen, in several battles, we lacked personnel who could perform long-distance attacks, so given the favorable location this time, I think it’s necessary to add such personnel to our team."

Upon hearing this, Wang Qiang was the first to raise his hand, as he had always been eager to hone sword skills comparable to Hu Xiaodong’s abilities.

Hu Xiaodong was more than happy about this.

With archery equipment readily available, this would even make a good recreational activity at the base.

Therefore, this proposal was also collectively approved.

Finally, Tang Xiaoquan made a few important security additions regarding the entire villa.

First, the pried-open iron door locks needed urgent replacement. After all, it’s the first line of defense for the villa, and there’s no reason to leave it wide open.

Second, establish shift posts on the open-air balcony on the third floor, since that position not only has high elevation but also offers a wide field of view, making it ideal as a monitoring point.

Furthermore, in the recent encounter with the Jumpers, all three cars received some damage, especially the front two, with broken glass and iron bars showing various degrees of fracture.

These should be promptly repaired to avoid being caught off guard in sudden precarious situations.

After all, danger doesn’t give prior notice—even though everything about the villa seems perfect now, the more perfect a place appears, the more it’s likely harboring potential crises.

What Tang Xiaoquan was implying was not only to hasten improving the base’s security but also subtly reminding teammates not to relax their vigilance—the world is still post-apocalyptic, and nowhere is 100% safe.

You must not overlook hidden dangers due to subjective experiences.

One after another, the survivors continued to offer many suggestions, covering all aspects of life as they all tried to enhance their collective livelihood, the lunch proceeding harmoniously amid heated discussions. (To be continued. If you like this work, feel free to cast recommendation votes or monthly votes on Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)