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“Of course it’s not just about a meal of meat,” Zhao Zizhan explained softly.

"People just need something that allows them to see hope and a future. This thing can be any symbol. My abilities are limited, but a meal of meat is the simplest, most direct, and requires no thought or effort, yet it is also the most effective way."

He paused, then said, "There are many things involved here, such as group psychology and trust building, which I only have a superficial understanding of. I'll give you a few books later, and you'll understand them as you read them."

Zhao Zizhan waved his hand, said no more, turned around and walked back towards the crowd, picked up the megaphone and continued speaking: "Now that everyone has signed the application form, we will have an interview process to select members to participate in the base construction. After all, there are many risks in the large-scale construction industry, such as working at heights and operating heavy machinery. If one's physical condition does not support it, it may cause injury to personnel, which is something we do not want to see."

"But everyone can rest assured that this is just a trial recruitment. After the first batch of trial positions goes well, we will open up more and more types of positions to ensure that everyone in this camp who is able to work can have a job to support themselves. This is our commitment."

"However, there is one requirement: since this is the initial stage of our cooperation, we need to build trust between both parties. The people we recruit must be hardworking and honest. To reiterate, there must be absolutely no looting, theft, or inciting fellow citizens. We will conduct verification, and we hope everyone will help supervise each other. This opportunity is hard to come by; it's rare for infected people to have a job where they can earn money with their own hands. We hope everyone will cherish it."

"That's all I have to say. Those of you who are interested can have your interviews at the table to my left."

A voice, tinged with timidity yet barely concealing urgency, suddenly emerged from the back row: "Will we still have meat to eat after that?"

Zhao Zizhan smiled: "There will be meat, and there will be vodka. As long as everyone participates in the work, we will definitely reap the rewards!"

As soon as Zhao Zizhan said this, the infected group erupted in cheers: "Vodka! Ohhhhhh!!"

How long has it been since they've had vodka?!

However, in the shadowy corner on the outskirts of the crowd, the leader's face gradually darkened. Damn it, they're coming for me!

He keenly noticed that the way some of the infected people were looking at him had begun to change. Their eyes no longer held the usual peace and indifference, but rather a hint of scrutiny and vigilance.

Moreover, the infected individuals were all looking at each other with strange expressions.

The group was no longer the usual joking and affectionate friends they used to be; instead, they instantly transformed into dangerous individuals who might hinder them from getting a job and a share of vodka!

It's fine to just drift through life and laugh it off, but who wouldn't want to live a life where they can eat meat and drink alcohol?

Everyone wants to improve. We're all infected now, all in the same boat. If I miss my class because of you, and most importantly, if I miss my vodka, brother, don't blame me for being ruthless. You'll see if I don't mess with you!

Is it necessary to do this...?

Talulah looked at Zhao Zizhan with some nervousness.

"This allows compatriots to supervise each other..."

Talulah had a vague feeling that something was wrong. Wouldn't this be the same as the Black Serpent?

The only reason the black snake was removed was because it was pulled out; otherwise, it would have been able to come out and try to seduce him.

“Talulah, sometimes, good people are more resourceful than bad people,” Zhao Zizhan sighed.

"Maliciousness needs to be stopped, and goodwill needs to be protected and upheld. Protecting the kindness in the hearts of those infected and ensuring an overall atmosphere where they strive for a better life is more important than maintaining fragile kinship among compatriots."

"You think that having people monitor each other will affect trust, but have you overlooked the wisdom of the people?"

"Having survived the permafrost to this day, everyone knows what's good and what's bad for them. We encourage good and crack down hard on evil, which is the only way to strengthen the bonds among those infected."

"Do you remember what I said before? Trust."

Building trust requires methods, time, and an opportunity, and this is such an opportunity.

"After a brief period of mutual vetting, the companions that the infected find and trust themselves will further enhance the cohesion of the Reunion Movement as a collective."

"Of course, I also need you to gather your forces at the camp and prepare."

"Some people are starting to get restless..."

P.S.: I wrote a 4000-word chapter mainly because I'm almost at 4000 subscribers. I wanted to be a little clever and take a shortcut. I'll take a break for a while and then write another chapter.

Chapter 125 Prefabricated Houses

"Everyone who passed the interview, come over here!!"

Several staff members used a loudspeaker to call the crowd together.

As the hundreds of people slowly gathered, almost no clear conversation could be heard. The only sounds were coughs and the rustling of fabric, like a herd of animals driven by a cold front, searching for a place to live, each step taken with cautious steps.

The leader cleared his throat and began to explain: "Everyone, please board the bus in order. We will take you to the base in three batches. Once you arrive, you will register your information, have a quick wash, and then receive your work uniforms—they are all newly made, and while the sizes may not be complete, they are guaranteed to fit well."

He paused, looked down at the note in his hand, and said, "If you want to stay at the new camp tonight, tell the registration office. If you want to go home, we have a car to take you. Just come back to report at seven o'clock tomorrow morning. Don't be late."

"We will provide medical tests for each infected person afterward; rest assured, it will all be free."

Ten minutes later, three large, black tracked trucks with white logos rolled over the gravel, their tracks making a dull clattering sound as they turned, like three steel behemoths crawling towards them.

These workers were loaded onto large tracked freight vehicles, and this is where Empress Dowager Kai's role became apparent.

It's no good for Kimi to just be a traveling guy all day; Old Deng needs to generate some gold coins.

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The funds for these tracked vehicles were almost entirely extracted from Kal'tsit's slush fund. Kal'tsit had been using her slush fund to subsidize Rhodes Island, but due to Rhodes Island's terrible management, the medical department's expenses were flowing out like water, the trading post had no foreign trade projects, the processing plant had no processed goods, and the canteen was also spending a lot of money every day.

Rhodes Island was like a bottomless pit that swallowed up money, and it could only barely keep itself from disbanding.

Now Kal'tsit is also getting gold coins, but the situation is completely different. The vibrant scene of everything thriving makes Kal'tsit willingly give away gold coins.

Before Zhao Zizhan could even speak, she proactively raised the issue of large tracked freight vehicles, specifically ordering two from Raytheon Heavy Industries to compensate for Rhodes Island's current shortage of tracked vehicles.

If nothing unexpected happens, the engineering department will first take these two large tracked vehicles to build Lego sets, study them, and then assemble a new talking one themselves.

As they spoke, the first wave of infected people began boarding the train. A mother holding her child hesitated before stepping onto the footplate; the cold metal seeped through the thin soles of her shoes, making her shiver involuntarily. The child squirmed restlessly in her arms, its little hands tightly gripping her collar, its eyes reflecting the somewhat glaring lights in the carriage.

As the last person stepped onto the carriage, the hydraulic system hissed softly, and the heavy cabin door slowly closed, completely shutting out the howling cold wind outside.

I initially thought the enclosed space would be suffocating, but to my surprise, the vents on both sides of the carriage were continuously blowing in warm air. Someone tentatively rubbed their frozen hands and was astonished to find that their knuckles could move freely again.

The soft white light inside the car illuminated the complex expressions on everyone's faces—tension, confusion, and a faint, star-like expectation hidden in their eyes.

With the roar of the engine, everyone felt that they were starting to move forward.

Some people leaned against the cold carriage wall and closed their eyes to rest, some secretly counted the light bulbs above their heads, and some huddled together with their heads down until their eyelids grew heavier and heavier.

I don't know how much time passed, but then I heard a voice say, "We've arrived."

The moment the hatch opened again, a wave of heat mixed with the smell of dust and vegetation rushed out, causing those accustomed to the bitter cold to squint their eyes.

After more than a month of arduous travel, the Rhodes Island main ship finally arrived at this land located in the southern part of Terra. In October, it was springtime in Rembiton, and the temperature in the northern region had reached 33 degrees Celsius with exceptionally intense sunshine. Only by heading south could the temperature be slightly milder.

A makeshift camp has now been set up here. As the name suggests, it is makeshift. A temporary wire fence surrounds the camp, and dozens of olive-green tents are neatly arranged inside. The open space between the tents is paved with gravel, and several operatives in work clothes are pushing flatbed carts to move supplies.

And in the distance, the massive Rhodes Island flagship, resembling a steel behemoth.

The first infected person to disembark stood motionless for a long time. He raised his hand to shield his eyes from the glaring sunlight, looked at the Rhodes Island flag fluttering at the tent entrance in the distance, and suddenly squatted down, covering his face. No one saw his expression, only heard suppressed sobs, like the crisp sound of ice breaking in a river as snow begins to melt.

"Where am I...??"

"It's so warm, so hot..."

Looking up at the sky, the bright sun hung in the azure sky, without a single wisp of cloud.

"Does Ursus have such a place?"

"My God, this place is absolutely breathtaking..."

Hesitantly, everyone stepped off the bus, and the moment their feet touched the ground, they couldn't help but let out a series of soft gasps of amazement. The warm earth felt like a giant blanket, warming them from their feet to their hearts, while the scorching sun beat down on them, dispelling the chill that had accumulated over countless winters. This warmth came so suddenly, so intensely, catching them off guard, leaving them somewhat dazed, as if they might wake from this beautiful dream at any moment.

"Everyone, line up here, men and women separately, we'll wash together~"

Several logistics officers in blue uniforms stood under a shed not far away, greeting people with clear, cheerful voices that reassured them. Rows of brand-new wooden basins were placed under the shed, along with stacks of towels and soap.

"After you've finished cleaning, everyone go to the right exit, the one with the hand that was holding the knife—go there to get your work clothes. Everyone hurry up, our work is quite urgent!"

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These operators clearly know how to talk to these infected people who rolled out of the wasteland. With just one sentence, they made sure everyone understood their location and what to do. We don't understand what you mean by up, down, left, and right, but if you say "the hand holding the knife," everyone will understand.

With a whoosh, the crowd began to move, their anxiety lessened and their anticipation increased.

……

"Based on our current goals, we need to build a large factory, a canteen, employee dormitories, a school, a library, and living quarters,"

These new employees all have some basic skills. Among the first batch of construction workers, apart from a dozen or so veterans who had worked in mining or construction sites, the rest were all strong, hardworking young people.

These individuals were all assigned to their respective work positions and trained through a mentorship system.

The first step, of course, is to lay natural gas and sewage pipelines, as well as build employee dormitories.

The base was not built overnight, but these infected people needed a place to live. They couldn't live in tents every day, could they?

Therefore, Zhao Zizhan thought of a very useful and convenient building type that had been used in that world before: prefabricated houses!

The exterior is made of color steel composite panels, the floor is made of cement pressure board, and the main beams are made of lightweight steel frame. The beams are bolted together and then waterproofed with sealing strips.

It can withstand winds of force 8-10, has a fire rating of Class A, and a service life of 10-15 years. It is perfectly suitable as a temporary housing unit before the dormitory is built.

Isn't this much better than those shabby tents? It's sheltered from the wind and rain, and you can even look at the scenery outside through the glass. In terms of lighting, isn't this much better than being stuck in a dark tent with dozens of people huddled together in the dark, smelling the stench of feet?

Moreover, it is easy to assemble, lightweight, and inexpensive, making it perfect for Terra. Besides its own use, it could even be used as an important product for Rhodes Island's external sales.

Wouldn't nomadic tribes like Sargon, constantly battered by sandstorms, and people living in dilapidated shacks in the Lungmen slums be ideal markets for this product? It would solve everyone's housing problem and bring Rhodes Island a decent income—a win-win situation.

Then Zhao Zizhan happened to be going to Longmen, so there was a business opportunity.

PS: I no longer believe I can wake up after just a short nap. I said I'd just doze off and start writing, but when I opened my eyes it was already dark! Unbelievable! I'll be writing today's two chapters in the middle of the night.

Chapter 126 The dance landed on his face.

Terra's heavy industry sector is quite robust.

It had everything from materials to energy; it was practically the cradle of heavy industry development.

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With the addition of archaeological technology, Terra has become capable of creating supermodel-like things like cities that run across the land.

But in light industry and even agriculture, it's a complete mess.

Due to the scarcity of land resources and the exorbitant land prices in mobile cities, most of the land has been used for industrial development, and hunger looms over the lower classes like a shadow.

The stark contrast between highly advanced technology, the enormous gap between the rich and the poor, and the extremely low living standards of the residents is striking.

Beneath the shadow of incredibly advanced, massive mobile cities and high-speed warships, the lower classes struggle to even secure basic sustenance, enduring poverty and disease in dilapidated shacks.

There were already differences between the various races on Terra, and the Originium Favor was like a ruthless ruler, forcibly dividing people into different classes. On this basis, the emergence of the Infected pushed this class division to the extreme: they became "non-human" beings outside the norm.

There's no point in talking about equality in Terra, because in some people's eyes, infected people aren't even considered human.

Before we talk about equality, we must first be human beings.

In this desperate situation, the infected can only choose to stick together for warmth and form small groups, because even if you kill me, you can't become human. Once you're infected, you'll be infected for life.

This identity is like a brand etched on their bodies, something they can never shake off. Apart from each other, they have no one else to rely on.

Before arriving at the Rhodes Island construction site, these infected individuals had already prepared themselves for the worst. After all, their status as infected was undeniable; simply having a place to work and eat was already a luxury, and they dared not ask for more respect or kindness.

But the actual situation was exactly the opposite of what was expected.

Although the environment was simple, everything was in good order. No one treated me differently, and the people who received me were all infected brothers. There were no supervisors with iron bars watching me while I worked, and no disrespectful lords pointing fingers at me.

After a day's work, a meal with both meat and vegetables, followed by a small cup of wine, would be a welcome treat.

Seriously, those days were indescribable.

Bro, you know Rhodes Island is my home turf. Working there has been incredibly smooth, and I can't wait to bring my talents to the new base!

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Zhao Zizhan returned to the Dragon Clan World with his plans, intending to take the opportunity to look up information about the prefabricated houses.

Due to previous large-scale floods, China urgently needed a temporary housing solution that could meet the needs of a large population during major disasters. Prefabricated houses, which were widely used as RVs in the United States in the last century, provided inspiration for China.

After undergoing new research and development and large-scale production, prefabricated houses have become the preferred choice for temporary housing for workers on various construction sites.

Not only is it easy to build and inexpensive, but most importantly, it is lightweight and easy to move, allowing it to quickly adapt to different environments. These characteristics, along with its primary target audience of people whose lives and work are mobile and whose locations are not fixed, perfectly match the ecology of Terra.

By simply adding some carbon bricks for reinforcement, the original effect of the prefabricated house can be maintained while ensuring quality.

Especially during the pioneering period in Colombia, it is believed that many merchants and individuals would have been interested in this high-quality and inexpensive product.

Zhao Zizhan checked on his phone and found that the manufacturers of prefabricated houses in China are mainly located in two places: one in Shandong and the other in Chongqing.

It just so happens that they will be passing through the mountain city on their way to the competition, so we can go there for a special investigation.

The drone issue needs to be addressed quickly; the competition is approaching, and they need to produce a finished product before considering participation.

Zhao Zizhan rushed to the base to check on the research progress. If the progress was not ideal, he would forcefully push for improvement.

As soon as they opened the gate and entered the base, they saw Chu Zihang and Xia Mi sitting at a table opposite each other, heads down, studying the things in their hands, but Lu Mingfei was nowhere to be seen.