PDLP Chapter 229 Entering the City
Chapter 229 Entering the City
Unlike the cities they had seen along the way, the cities backed by the government were obviously much safer. Most of the roads were cleaned up and the abandoned debris had been towed away. They didn't even see a broken-down car.
Many trees have been cleared away by humans, and there are no longer any deformed people hiding in the alleys. Instead, there are some hidden cameras and alarm devices.
There are no corpses or bloodshed here; the traces of human life are particularly evident.
Soon, they saw their kind who were also heading to the shelter.
They were a couple, looking travel-worn, carrying two bags covered in mud, their dirty hair matted, and their faces sallow.
With just one glance, Miao Yin knew that they were an ordinary pair of survivors who had struggled to survive with their meager abilities and had come all the way here to seek the protection of the shelter.
The other person was visibly startled when they saw them, then cautiously took a few steps to the side to make way.
The further you go, the more people you see on the road. Most of them are like that couple, dressed in rags, with no hope in their eyes.
There were also some, like Miao Yin and her group, who looked shrewd, capable, and not to be trifled with. They carried weapons on their backs and watched their surroundings warily.
This was the largest number of living people they had seen since the end of the world.
Miao Yin stopped when she crossed a bridge and saw the arched building.
This is the distinctive architecture of Dream City, with an arched gate modeled after ancient city walls. Walking through it leads to a prosperous ancient street, followed by densely packed residential areas.
During the day, this place is a famous tourist attraction, welcoming countless visitors. At night, the lights come on, colorful lanterns hang from the eaves, theaters and bars open, and bartenders swirl glasses to create dreamy drinks, transforming this place into a veritable city that never sleeps.
To accommodate tourism development, an underground city was dug beneath Dream City, where the food street and Lolita clothing stores are the most popular spots for taking photos.
The abundance of houses, water sources, land resources, and vast area, coupled with city walls best suited for defense, made this place a natural refuge.
After the apocalypse, the government quickly divided the area, cleared the area within the city walls, blocked the alleyways, erected iron nets, reinforced the city walls, and introduced refugees, gradually turning this place into the largest survival base in Jingzhou.
Today, dozens of patrolling soldiers stand beneath the massive archway, and countless machine guns are mounted on the city walls, their cold muzzles pointed downwards.
They set up a gate here, and there are three green sheds on the right side of the gate. Survivors have to have their blood drawn and undergo a physical examination before they can enter the base.
Beyond that, two rows of tents were neatly arranged on both sides of the road, with several stoves burning outside. A group of people sat on the ground looking around; these were all refugees queuing to enter the base.
Dream City Base is where the government is stationed, and there are many survivors inside. It's not a place you can just enter whenever you want.
First, they need to have their blood drawn for testing so that medical professionals in the laboratory can determine if they have any infectious diseases or possible birth defects. Second, they need to undergo a full-body examination to see if they are carrying any high-risk weapons or contaminants that they shouldn't be carrying.
Generally speaking, people who have their blood drawn have to wait outside for at least three days before they can get the qualification to enter the base.
If the base happens to be full, the waiting time will be even longer. Although the military will provide some tents and supplies to ensure their survival, waiting is always an agonizing experience.
Therefore, there are quite a few people who traveled a long way to get into the base, but went crazy outside because they couldn't get in, and were eventually punished by the soldiers.
"Aren't you going in?" Tu Hao asked.
"Wait here, someone will come to pick you up."
Miao Yin watched as the nurses, having finished drawing blood, entered the base with the samples.
They carried several boxes of blood samples and, after being certified by the military, entered through a small, open door on the right.
"Oh?" Seeing her confident demeanor, Tu Hao wondered if she also had a curse in the base.
His prediction seemed to have come true. Not long after, the small door, which was only for special personnel, opened, and a soldier with three medals pinned to his chest and an imposing presence walked out. The guards immediately saluted him respectfully.
The man raised his hand to stop everyone else from moving, and walked out without even turning his eyes.
Even though he had been trying to keep a low profile, he still attracted a lot of attention. The soldiers guarding outside couldn't help but steal a few glances at him, and even many refugees queuing outside cast their gazes at him.
Tu Hao had never met this person before, but it was clear that he held a high position in the military. In the end, he had been imprisoned by Miao Yin for too long and had long lost all communication with the outside world.
Is it...
Then he saw the woman beside him, who had somehow put on sunglasses, put on an innocent face, and waved to him.
"Captain Peng."
Attracted by the commotion, the officer finally saw them, and when he saw her, he wore an incredibly complex expression mixed with the headache of seeing a major problem.
Tu Hao: "..."
Will they be dragged into jail?
Miao Yin, however, seemed happy and completely unconcerned that the other person didn't want to see her.
When Peng Si walked up to her, Miao Yin looked him up and down and said, "You've changed a lot since I last saw you."
Unlike Dongai Community, Pengsi was arrogant and unrestrained at that time, which made people fear him.
Now his features are sharper, but his temperament has become more composed. He no longer has a fierce aura, but he seems to bear a lot of responsibility. There is a hint of sternness between his brows, making him look like a person in power.
Peng Si stared at her sunglasses, not exposing her, but simply said, "Our deal is over, what are you doing here?"
"So wary? That's really disheartening. We've known each other for so long, and you've achieved what you have thanks to me, haven't you? Captain Peng, you should repay my kindness, after all..."
Miao Yin stepped forward, leaned close to his ear, and whispered, "Qiu Jing is still alive."
Peng Si's ears twitched, and his eyes instantly turned cold.
Miao Yin, however, smiled and retreated to her original spot.
Just when everyone else thought the soldier was about to explode, Peng Si held back.
"Speak, what are you planning to do this time?"
"You want me to talk to you here?"
Peng Si looked around and said, "There are too many of you. Space is scarce at the base right now, so it won't be easy to get in."
“So you can get in, right?” Miao Yin interrupted him.
Peng Si frowned, stood there thinking for a while, and said, "We can go in, but there aren't enough places to stay."
"No need, we'll figure it out ourselves. I just need you to solve the sample problem."
Upon hearing this, Peng Si paused, first glancing back at the green shed behind him, then shifting his complicated gaze to Miao Yin: "Alright, then come in with me."
After that, he turned and left.
Miao Yin nodded to them: "Let's go."