Wasteland Border Inspector-Chapter 314 - 133: The Opening of the Changing Situation, The Road of the Extraordinary! (Part 3)

Chapter 314: Chapter 133: The Opening of the Changing Situation, The Road of the Extraordinary! (Part 3)

Each of them had a hundred bags, the yellow packaging piled heavily in the box.

"Brother Cheng, if you run out, I’ll put my share under your name."

Wang Kang patted the box and laughed heartily, "I’ve long been sick of drinking this stuff in the Inner City for over ten years—nothing beats real meat."

Every morning he would go to the canteen at the entrance of the community to buy three packs of big meat, one pack fried to a crisp, another marinated with strong flavor, and the last one with its original taste, savoring it until oil dripped from his mouth, that’s when he felt satisfied.

"Alright then."

Cheng Ye paused for a moment, then pointed his hand towards the thick fog outside the city, "Maybe... if there’s a chance, I’ll take you out there for a venture."

"Really?"

Wang Kang’s eyes lit up instantly, like two little flames ignited.

In truth, neither the original self nor Wang Kang was content with mediocrity, otherwise, they wouldn’t have secretly learned those "useless" poetry and songs in a world where everyone was just trying to survive, hoping to one day showcase themselves in front of others.

"Hard to say, let’s just see how things go."

Cheng Ye smiled, leaving his words open-ended.

Each of them carried a heavy box and walked outside. Just as they reached the entrance, they saw Master Zhang’s bus wobbling its way over, the headlights spreading a warm yellow glow in the fog.

Should I recharge?

Cheng Ye hesitated for a moment, but then dismissed the thought.

In this special time tonight, it’s best not to cause trouble.

The migrants are arriving tomorrow and the Public Works Bureau is surely busy with infrastructure-related matters, and if something abnormal gets caught while recharging, it would be really troublesome to explain.

Not to mention, Liu Kun has already completed his search, and what he has to do next is to develop slowly and find the right opportunity.

Unlike before where tensions were high at every moment, once the situation stabilizes, there will be ample space and time to plan for the road ahead.

The bus jostled all the way back to the community.

By evening, the fog outside the bus windows were growing thicker, even the familiar streetlights became blurry and indistinct.

Cheng Ye paused before getting off the bus, he intended to urge Master Zhang to stay safe, but Master Zhang beat him to it, speaking with a hint of probing: "Inspector Cheng, is something big going to happen outside?"

"Mm." Cheng Ye gave a slight nod, not denying it.

"No wonder!" Master Zhang slapped his thigh, suddenly enlightened, "The Public Works Bureau started recruiting manpower in the afternoon, telling us drivers who used to operate construction machinery to enter a state of combat readiness and be prepared for deployment at any time, and I was wondering what needed fixing."

"There is indeed significant danger, but hidden within is also opportunity." Cheng Ye said carefully, "So be cautious. Specific news should be officially announced in a few days, no need to be overly tense, when the time comes, us inspectors will also be with everyone."

"I understand!"

Master Zhang smiled openly, his crow’s feet forming creases at the corners of his eyes, "Inspector Cheng, rest assured, we bus drivers have long been prepared for this day. Otherwise, why would the Public Works Bureau give us so much in subsidies every month? Simply put, it’s preparing an army for a thousand days to use for an hour of need."

He paused for a moment, looking at Cheng Ye, speaking with genuine concern: "Going out and operating machinery is easy, when I was young, driving big trucks all over the country didn’t scare me, but you... the inspection station over there will surely be busier, you must take care."

"You’re worried about me."

Cheng Ye was amused and laughed heartily, shaking his head as he pushed open the bus door, "Alright, drive safely."

He and Wang Kang carried the nutrient paste off the bus, watching the bus move slowly away before turning back and heading into the community.

Yet he felt a bit sentimental, as if all the people on this wasteland had a peculiar sense of awareness.

Those enjoying protection never take it for granted, instead, they’re always ready to pay the price for this stability.

Perhaps in Master Zhang’s heart too, there was a concealed aspiration for success and advancement, making the immediate danger seem trivial by comparison.

"Brother Cheng, are we going together tomorrow, or..."

As he opened the security door, Wang Kang asked in a low voice, "If you’re tired, I can cover the morning shift too."

"No need, you stick to the usual time."

Cheng Ye flashed a grin, "This might be the last peaceful sleep you get, cherish it, don’t take it lightly."

"Then I better head back."

Wang Kang made a gesture as if to dash off, having passed through the initial heavy period, he had fully returned to his lively nature, waving at Cheng Ye as he dashed off down the stairs on the fourth floor.

As he watched him leave, Cheng Ye was about to close the door when three doors in the hallway creaked open simultaneously.

Huang Sheng, Zhu Xiang, and Wu Zhihong peered out, faces filled with cautious expectation, each holding a small stool, evidently well-prepared.

"Come in."

Cheng Ye beckoned them over, all three came in with their stools, and gently closed the door.

Once the door was closed, the already small room instantly felt a bit cramped, the air filled with a faint smell of dust and sweat, but the close quarters more resembled plotting than a meeting.

"Sir, is it true that outside is..." Huang Sheng started, only to be cut off by Cheng Ye raising his hand.

"Yeah, the first batch of migrants will be arriving tomorrow."

Cheng Ye moved the boxes of nutrient paste to the corner and sat on the bed, facing the three, "Due to special circumstances, it’s possible that over half a million migrants will be arriving in Happiness City."

As soon as he finished speaking.

All three noticeably caught their breath, their eyes wide, but no one cried out.

"This is only an estimated number." Cheng Ye paused, adding, "The actual situation may well exceed this."

He looked at Huang Sheng, "You must have received the news about the big infrastructure projects, right?"

"Yes!" Huang Sheng nodded fiercely, his gaze still somewhat dazed, "The Public Works Bureau started inventorying machinery in the afternoon, saying it was to prepare for a population of a million, I thought it was just for construction with the autumn season, never expected it would be..."

"Don’t scare yourself." Cheng Ye tapped on the bed frame, "This is a good thing and a challenge, if done well, the opportunity to rise up will come."

Huang Sheng, being part of the Public Works Bureau, would inevitably be involved in the infrastructure for migrant settlement.

Zhu Xiang, being in the Medical Bureau, would face a strain on medical resources with the influx of tens of thousands, it was precisely when manpower was needed.

As for Wu Zhihong, after his previous success, he was promoted to a small team leader overseeing a sector in the Buffer Zone Public Security Bureau, even though this position sounded prestigious, it was actually a job that directly faced chaos—a dirty and tiring job.

Cheng Ye pondered for a moment, looking at the three, "Don’t rush, I might need you three, so hold back from joining others."

"Use us?"

The three exchanged glances, their eyes brightened in an instant, faces unable to hide their excitement.

Following Cheng Ye previously, they had a satisfying experience, now all three were a little addicted.

At once, all three stood up, nearly knocking over their stools, "Sir, just give the order, no matter what needs to be done, even if it’s walking through fire, we have no complaints!"

"Let’s not be so dramatic, and in the future, don’t say walking through fire, I need you for good deeds and there’s no way you’ll be sent to take risks."

Cheng Ye gestured with his hand, his tone relaxed a bit, "Alright, go back and rest, gather your energy."

Regarding the specific arrangements for the migrants, he knew little, so couldn’t disclose much.

But once the migration meeting concluded, the detailed plans should come out.

The three saw he wasn’t going to say more, didn’t press further, and gently carried their stools out.

As the door closed, Cheng Ye heard subdued, excited whispers in the hallway, and couldn’t help but shake his head.

The storm was approaching, some were anxious while others were eager.

Come to think of it, he himself should count as the former, after all, the danger ahead was truly unpredictable, the more he knew, the more he feared, but those around him were all the latter.

Perhaps this is the allure of the wasteland. Danger and opportunity are like twin brothers, always bound together, you cannot pick just one.

After contemplating for a while.

Cheng Ye opened the window, letting the cool, fog-laden air come in, dispelling the stuffiness in the room.

After the air change, he pulled the two boxes of nutrient paste in front of the bed, plopping himself onto the floor.

With a thought, the light blue panel automatically unfolded before his eyes.

Spreading his palm, the pendant quietly appeared.

Having crossed into this world, today marks nearly four months, a total of 116 days.

From the initial fear and anxiety to now holding the Extraordinary Seed, he has finally reached this point.

With changes looming.

Even he, an Intern Inspector, might have to step beyond the defenses and truly venture into the crisis-laden wilderness on tasks.

It’s time to embark on... the path of the Extraordinary!

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