Apocalypse: The Primordial Pearl Recognizes Its Master, Starting with Infinite Space

Lin Chen said that he hadn't read much and didn't understand many things.

He Meijiao could only patiently explain: "I heard Professor Liang do some calculations. With the current manpower and output, it's only enough to meet the living needs of 8,000 people."

She paused, looking at Lin Chen.

"Our team already has over 8,000 members. If new members join in the future, this output simply won't be enough."

Lin Chen frowned slightly.

He Meijiao continued, "And it's even slower with animals—breeding pigs, cattle, and sheep takes time and requires a lot of manpower. It takes at least six months for a litter of piglets to go from birth to market."

As she spoke, her face suddenly flushed, and her voice lowered.

"And... what will our children eat when they're born?"

Lin Chen was stunned for a moment, then his heart softened.

He Meijiao glanced at him quickly, then lowered her head, her voice returning to a serious tone:

"Therefore, we must now expand production capacity and increase the number of people working in the space."

She raised her head, her gaze becoming serious.

"With more people, there needs to be proper management. Things can't be chaotic."

Lin Chen understood now.

Seeing that this place was truly a place where people could live, my father-in-law was probably already planning something bigger—to pass on Chinese civilization here.

A slow smile crept onto his lips.

This is a good thing.

Anything produced in the space that is surplus will eventually end up in his hands, where it will be transformed into crystal cores and then into power.

Moreover, the preservation of civilization is also one of his goals.

He nodded.

"Okay, I understand."

Lin Chen had already made up his mind.

When it comes to management, among the people he trusts, no one is more suitable than Li Ya's father, Li Zhenbang.

The old man started from scratch before the apocalypse and became the richest man in Guangzhou. His ability is beyond doubt.

It's such a waste of talent to just sit around in the space all day, drinking tea, playing chess, and taking walks.

We need to find something for this old father-in-law to do.

If the old man isn't happy, then let Li Ya handle it. She should at least listen to her daughter, right?

As for Mr. Liang, Liang Siqi's father, that old professor was meticulous and had profound and extensive knowledge.

I imagine he would be more than willing to be entrusted with the tasks of education and the transmission of civilization within this space.

After all, it's better to let him continue teaching and educating people in the apocalypse than to let him be idle.

Having figured out the key point, Lin Chen no longer hesitated.

With a thought, he left the space.

Ten minutes later, the conference room was full of people.

Li Ya, Liang Siqi, Su Yun, Bai Xin—he summoned several key figures.

Lin Chen got straight to the point, first explaining the situation in the space: He Meijiao's experimental results, the growth status of the crops, the timetable for food self-sufficiency, and the necessity of expanding production capacity.

Once everyone had digested the information, he began making arrangements.

"Sister Yun."

Su Yun looked up at him.

"You'll be in charge of recruitment," Lin Chen said decisively. "This time, we'll only recruit ordinary people; those with superpowers will stay outside to deal with the apocalypse."

He paused, then looked at Bai Xin: "Sister Xin, you assist Sister Yun."

Su Yun and Bai Xin nodded.

Lin Chen continued, "Also, get Zhou Tiannian's people mobilized—tell them that as long as they find skilled personnel, I will provide them with food and supplies. Farmers, pig farmers, house builders, we need them all."

His gaze swept over the crowd.

"Also, spread this information. The more people who know, the better."

Su Yun slammed the notebook shut and laughed.

"Got it. They're going to do a massive infrastructure project."

Lin Chen laughed heartily but didn't reply.

He turned to Li Ya and Liang Siqi.

"Xiaoya, Siqi, you two come in with me in a bit."

He paused, his tone carrying a hint of meaning.

"Let's go talk to our fathers-in-law."

Li Ya and Liang Siqi rolled their eyes at the sound.

Li Ya, in particular, knew this very well.

Lin Chen was afraid that he couldn't control Li Zhenbang, so he deliberately dragged her into it as a "trump card".

After all, it wasn't a pleasant first meeting between the father and son.

She knew her father's temper all too well; if Lin Chen went alone, he'd probably get a real slap in the face.

She glanced at Lin Chen sideways but didn't say anything.

Lin Chen pretended not to see it.

The meeting ended, and everyone dispersed.

To increase Su Yun and the others' persuasiveness, Lin Chen also summoned two eloquent middle-aged women from his spatial storage to assist them.

Su Yun and Bai Xin, along with two middle-aged women, were the first to get moving.

This recruitment effort was extensive, and it was mainly led by the two of them.

After leaving the meeting room, the two headed straight for the activity area and pulled out all the people who were idle.

The twin sisters, Qin Yi, Li Shishi, and Ye Qingyu—none of them escaped.

"Quick, quick, don't just sit there, come and help!"

"Me? I just finished training..."

"What training? We have serious business to attend to!"

Su Yun acted swiftly and decisively, catching one person after another. Bai Xin followed behind, also calling out to the others.

Before long, a small group of people gathered at the entrance of the conference room.

Jiang Yingyue looked distressed, while Li Shishi and Ye Qingyu were eager to try. Qin Yi had already gone over to ask what needed to be done.

Su Yun clapped her hands.

"Alright, all of you, come with me."

Su Yun led a large group of people out of the underground shelter and headed straight for the familiar recruitment area in the outer city.

Jiang Yingyue was pulled to the front, her face full of despair.

Meanwhile, Lin Chen led Li Ya and Liang Siqi back into the space.

The three headed straight for the living area.

I saw Li Zhenbang from afar.

The old man was lying in a grand chair, with a teapot and teacups on a small table next to him, and a book in his hand.

Not far away, Liang's father was leading a group of children in a class, and the faint sound of their children reading aloud could be heard.

One is teaching and nurturing students, the other is basking in the sun and drinking tea.

The division of labor is quite clear.

Li Zhenbang turned a page of his book, picked up his teacup, took a sip, and lay back down, looking so content that one wanted to punch him.

Lin Chen's lips twitched.

This old man lives a more comfortable life than him.

Li Zhenbang was squinting as he read when he suddenly caught something out of the corner of his eye and sat up abruptly.

He saw Li Ya.

Those eyes lit up instantly. He threw the book aside, sprang up from the armchair, and rushed over in a few quick steps.

"Xiaoya!"

The old man's face lit up with a smile, and his voice rose eight octaves.

"You're here! I've missed you so much!"

Upon seeing his daughter arrive, Liang Xingguo forgot all about teaching.

He waved to the children, letting them play on their own, and then, together with his wife Sun Qiongzhi, went to greet Liang Siqi.

"Siki!"

The elderly couple flanked their daughter, asking her about her well-being and other matters.

Sun Qiongzhi held her daughter's hand, looking her up and down, afraid that she had lost weight; Liang Xingguo couldn't get a word in edgewise, so he just kept laughing.

Li Zhenbang wasn't idle either, constantly asking Li Ya questions—whether she was eating well, sleeping well, and whether Lin Chen had bullied her.

Lin Chen was left standing aside, only able to smile and watch the heartwarming scene of this long-awaited reunion, nodding occasionally to show that he was listening attentively.

After both families had finished catching up, Lin Chen cleared his throat and explained his purpose for coming.

Li Zhenbang has begun to pretend he didn't hear and is acting deaf and dumb.

Li Ya stared at him with her big, blinking eyes.