Rebirth of the Last Days: Double Pets

Everyone watched as Old Qin busied himself with the soil for quite a while, and then he concluded that the land had been contaminated and was no longer suitable for farming.

Hu Haotian exclaimed in shock, “What should we do then? Are you saying that we’ll have one less meal each time, and once we run out of food, we’re done for?”

“If we can’t plant anything, what will happen to our food chain in the future?”

“If there are no green plants, isn’t the Earth going to be just like Mars?”

Everyone began to voice their concerns, and the optimistic visions they had for the future just that morning were instantly dashed by this revelation.

In a world without a food chain, they would only be scraping by, living one day at a time.

Old Qin slowly stood up and said, “We can grow our own plants in a greenhouse and sterilize the soil. We can also try soilless cultivation, but it’s likely to take us a long time to figure it out.”

Having some hope was better than none at all. Since Old Qin had suggested it, they believed that the government could definitely find a solution too.

With the matter of the plants settled, everyone went inside to discuss their plans moving forward.

In the afternoon, it was time to move goods again.

They toiled until four-thirty in the afternoon to get everything sorted out.

Of course, when the generator was brought over, Liu Bing no longer followed the team to transport goods; he directly stayed at the villa to assemble and modify the generator.

The women nearby handed him tools and brought water.

When the lights in the room turned on, nearly everyone had tears in their eyes.

With just sixteen people in the team, it felt as if they had worked hard to create a home on Mars all by themselves.

There was a genuine sense of, “Give me a match, and I can lift the entire Earth.”

Hu Haotian looked at the brightly lit living room and declared with great enthusiasm, “Tonight, we’re having hot pot and drinking beer together—no one leaves until we’re drunk!”

Everyone cheered in response.

So, a group of women began preparing ingredients in the kitchen, while a group of men divided into groups to play cards in the living room.

Pan Dawei appeared to be slacking off, but he had no interest in cards; he squatted in a corner, continuing to sprout his watermelon seeds. Liu Bing saw how dedicated and focused he was and walked over, saying, “Brother Pan, your spirit is worth learning from.”

Pan Dawei was using his powers to the fullest and said, “Go away, don’t disturb this melon.”

Liu Bing rubbed his nose and moved over to Bai Qi’s side.

Bai Qi was reading a book—specifically, a quirky one titled “Complete Guide to Home Appliance Repair.”

“Xiao Bai, if you have anything broken at home, just come to me for repairs; I’m good at that,” Liu Bing said.

Calling him Xiao Bai made Bai Qi glance up, close the book, and say, “Yeah, the electric mosquito swatter at my place is broken. I’ll bring it over tomorrow.” Then he handed the book to Liu Bing, “It says so on page 235, but I didn’t quite understand it earlier.”

With that, he walked off casually.

Liu Bing, holding the book in shock: “……”

Damn it, this guy is just sitting here waiting for me to walk right into his trap!

Hu Haotian was good at managing, but his card skills were terrible; the two were inversely proportional. After an hour, he lost all the instant noodles he had, and if he kept losing, he would have to eat dirt in the future, so he had no choice but to give up his seat to someone else.

At this point, Bai Qi was no longer reading; he was at the table, looking at a map on his charging phone.

Qin Lao was next to him, discussing where to find a glass processing factory.

Liu Bing was sitting nearby, providing knowledge on electrical issues.

The three were discussing how to establish a greenhouse planting area here.

Bai Qi said, “I have an indoor garden in the middle section of the second floor, but since no one has lived there before, nothing has been planted. I’d like to ask Qin Lao to take a look and see if it can still be used for planting.”

Qin Lao’s eyes brightened: “I was just thinking of having you open another villa for me to experiment in; it might not be suitable for planting crops. I didn’t expect you already have one.”

After that, Qin Lao asked Bai Qi about the layout of the garden in the villa.

Bai Qi explained everything. They discussed water sources, drainage, and sunlight exposure.

Qin Lao was very pleased and immediately said he would go check it out tomorrow. If it was feasible, they would start the experiment.

Hu Haotian then came over and sat down. “What are you discussing? After dinner, we can talk about implementing the wall plan.”

Since everyone had formed the habit of not going back to sleep whenever they had dinner at Hu Haotian’s place, the evening plans were already set.

Anyway, there are plenty of rooms here; as long as we bring enough bedding, that will be enough.

However, once the outer walls are built, we can freely walk between the three villas at night, which will undoubtedly make things much safer. During the day, ordinary people without abilities can also come out to the yard to hang out and visit each other.

Speaking of the “wall” plan, everyone stopped playing cards and gathered around to brainstorm and discuss the specifics of the plan.

After all, playing cards was just for fun; the serious matters were more important. Besides, everyone present was an elite from various fields, not gamblers.

“I think, since the land here is spacious, we can build a circular wall. This way, we can see everything at a glance and won’t have to worry about someone hiding in a corner,” Luo Ziqiang analyzed.

Everyone thought this proposal was quite good.

So, Yu Wanli took out paper and a pen and began to draw a planning map on the table. They were not professionals in construction, and although Hu Haotian’s industry involved real estate, he really didn’t know much about laying foundations.

However, since it was just building a wall, it didn’t require much skill, let alone any need for aesthetics; it just had to be durable.

In the kitchen, the women were also lively. But since women naturally have a nurturing glow, their topics of conversation inevitably turned to their children. They had come all the way to City A to search for their loved ones, and now, discussing this topic made them feel quite emotional, especially since they seemed to be doing relatively well, while their children and relatives were still unaccounted for.

Tang Ruo didn’t know how to comfort the others, so she brought up Bai Qi’s speculation, saying, “Maybe the army will come to us on their own.”

“Really?”

“Xiao Tang, why would the army come here on their own?”

Tang Ruo recalled everything Bai Qi had said to her at that time. She explained that this place was originally occupied by political officials, and the housing density was high. Additionally, it was a newly planned area with complete facilities. The military base didn’t have as many rooms, so if they had to choose, they would definitely prioritize coming here.

However, she also made it clear that this was just a speculation and might not come true.

Upon hearing this, the other women analyzed the reasoning and felt very pleased. No matter what, the kind-hearted girl was trying to comfort them and had even thoughtfully analyzed the reasons for them. Whether it was true or not, it gave them something to look forward to.

Moreover, this detail also showed that the girl had a very good character.

The meal was enjoyable for both hosts and guests. During the meal, everyone raised their glasses to toast the young couple. Tang Ruo took a sip from her cup, and Bai Qi didn’t stop her.