Apocalyptic Reincarnation: Start with a 30-million Bonus-Chapter 60 - 57: Zither, Chess, Calligraphy, Painting, Poetry, Wine, Flowers

Li Yu and the others slowly drove into the gate.

Under the wall, due to it being noon and the weather being somewhat hot today, there were hardly any zombies.

Second Uncle and a few others opened the first gate, waited for the car to enter, then closed the big gate and went to open the second gate.

Li Yu took the opportunity to ask, "Second Uncle, it's not your shift today, why are you here at the gate?"

Seeing everyone gathered and apparently unharmed, Second Uncle felt relieved.

He said with a smile, "When you all went out, between the treacherous people outside and the multitude of zombies, I was worried!"

"So I thought I'd wait here by the gate for a bit, just in case something happens and I can help in time."

Hearing Second Uncle's words, Li Yu felt a warm current surge through his heart; although Second Uncle had been a slick and seasoned businessman, sometimes insincere towards others.

But towards his family, he was truly sincere and genuine.

Second Uncle is also quite observant and meticulous, considering things from all aspects.

Li Yu nodded to Second Uncle and then drove the car into the base.

....

Two trucks traveled on the cement road originally constructed, heading straight for the warehouse.

Inside the base, everyone, hearing the sound of the heavy trucks, rushed out.

Li Haoran and Li Haoxian, seeing the trucks return fully loaded, were eager to help,

but being stuck on gate duty, they had no choice but to desist.

The heavy trucks stopped behind the villa, and everyone excitedly looked at the truck.

These days, although there was daily gun practice in the base,

the bullet allotment each day was too small.

Li Yu got out of the car and opened the rear of the heavy truck.

Everyone, seeing the truck full of firearms, was overjoyed.

They rolled up their sleeves, ready to help offload them.

Every firearm had to be logged in the register, and the number of each gun and how many bullets had to be clearly recorded.

Li Yu asked his parents and a few others who were in charge of the warehouse to help with the count and verification.

Each box was labeled with a pen, indicating what it contained and how many there were.

After counting three times and completing the verification,

the crowd began transporting the firearms.

Even the younger Li Suxin and Xuanxuan wanted to help,

but they were only allowed to carry lighter anti-riot armor,

partly because they were too young, and partly because this task needed to be handled with great care.

"Be careful while moving these, don't touch the hand grenades, let us handle those," Li Yu couldn't help saying when he saw his second aunt and others trying to lift that box.

Li Yu, watching the people carrying the supplies, suddenly felt something was off.

He counted carefully, apart from Lai Xiyue who was on duty in the control room, and the Li Haoran brothers who were on gate duty,

someone was missing.

The son of the Fourth Uncle, Li Zhengping!

Li Yu was puzzled and looked towards Fourth Uncle, asking, "Where is Zhengping?"

Fourth Uncle Li Hongcheng also appeared confused.

Looking at his younger daughter Li Suxin, she was bending over, struggling to lift objects, but seemed to find even a piece of riot armor too heavy.

She managed to lift it, but her body quickly tilted, and she fell over.

"Suxin, where's your brother Zhengping?" Fourth Uncle asked.

Li Suxin, like a little adult, got up from the ground,

rubbed her hands after hearing her father's question, arched her eyebrows, pursed her lips,

gestured in a direction, and disdainfully said, "Look, he's in the room playing games again, unwilling to do anything, unlike me—I'm already a well-behaved and mature adult."

Li Yu smiled and patted her little head, and Li Suxin looked up with a face full of enjoyment.

....

However, upon hearing this, Fourth Uncle's already dark face turned instantly red with rage.

"Still playing! Doing nothing all day but playing! Watch me not beat him to death this time!"

He rose, his eyes scanning around as if looking for something handy.

Finally, he picked up a broom, stormed off furiously towards that room.

....

The apocalypse had come, many things had changed, but with the protection of Li Yu and others, everyone could still enjoy many aspects of pre-apocalypse life.

However, this did not mean they could enjoy themselves for free, ignoring others who were desperately and tirelessly striving.

Most people in Li Yu's family had upright values and fairly good character.

Among the younger generation, there were always one or two who reaped without sowing, uninterested in progress.

Second Uncle's family had always had good discipline,

Third Uncle and Uncle had strict upbringing due to their backgrounds in the military and the Armed Police.

Although the little ones from Aunt's family were also a bit naughty due to their young age, they had never gone astray.

Only Fourth Uncle's family, with Fourth Aunt having passed away, had always lacked a lady of the house.

Additionally, Fourth Uncle being simple and not good at articulating,

was always unclear about how to educate his children.

His eldest son, Li Zhengping, 16 this year, was at a rebellious age.

Yet, the younger daughter, inexplicably cunning yet extremely sensible, was truly the sweetheart of the extended family, dearly loved by everyone.

Everyone saw Fourth Uncle picking up the broom to beat Li Zhengping.

Second Aunt and Third Aunt hurriedly tried to dissuade him, after all, the kids had lost their mother years ago, and they were pitiable.

Li Yu looked at his fourth uncle who wanted to forcefully burst through.

He took the broom from his hand, placed it in the corner,

and said calmly, "I'll handle it."

The fourth uncle looked at his nephew, feeling an invisible persuasive power emanating from him.

He sighed and slowly put down the broom.

Li Yu quietly entered the room and looked at Li Zhengping with an expressionless face.

As the eldest grandson of the two families, and being protective of the younger generation,

they all listened to him very well, including Li Zhengping.

He was not afraid of the fourth uncle, but he was afraid of Li Yu.

Li Zhengping, hearing the noise and seeing Li Yu entering the room, shuddered.

Looking at him fearfully yet with a hint of admiration, he said, "Big brother, I...."

Li Yu's expression remained calm and he did not scold him.

Li Yu knew that many people actually go through a phase of confusion and unawareness;

some in their teens, some in their twenties still in this state.

Spending days not knowing what to do, not understanding realities, not striving for betterment.

Fearless of everything, even death.

Hence, many people would give up on them.

Li Yu raised his hand, and Li Zhengping flinched, closing his eyes as if he feared Li Yu would hit him.

Unlike the fourth uncle, Li Yu gently patted his shoulder and said, "Come, help me move some stuff outside."

His words were gentle, carrying a tone of encouragement.

Li Zhengping was somewhat surprised, feeling slightly touched, and followed Li Yu out.

The others saw Li Zhengping coming out and were not surprised; they continued moving items.

Meanwhile, Li Yu was pondering another issue, why family businesses before the apocalypse tended to harbor corruption.

Due to corruption and the binds of familial affection, the businesses couldn't maximize profits.

But with the advent of the apocalypse, familial ties indeed proved to be more reliable than strangers, coupled with shared interests, massive external conflicts pushed for internal unity.

Under a collapsed nest, there are no intact eggs.

The environment of the apocalypse provided fertile ground for familial-style development.

Although now, inside the base, people were still generally peaceful without much conflict.

But to future-proof, it was necessary to set up a system of standards early on to regulate everyone.

Li Yu looked at Li Zhengping seeing him working hard at moving items.

This sparked some thoughts in him, and he joined in the effort to move items.

Soon, with everyone's participation, the moving pace was very fast.

In just a few minutes, all items were relocated to the underground storehouse, the armory area.

Li Yu looked at everyone and said, "Now, let's have a meeting."

No one objected; the base was built by Li Yu at a great expense, and everyone's survival was thanks to Li Yu saving them.

The most influential elders in the family had unanimously chosen Li Yu to lead;

and in these past incidents, he had led everyone to solve various problems.

Everyone was very convinced by him; Li Yu had indeed become the core figure of this base.

When everyone settled down, Li Yu began discussing his thoughts, and the base's regulatory standards, which were approved by Second Uncle and others.

Li Yu arranged tasks for everyone, defined clear duties, responsibilities, rewards and penalties system, duty planning...

...

There were no objections.

Even Li Suxin and Xuanxuan were required to recognize a certain number of characters, to read certain books...

A person, even in dire straits, must read books so as not to become illiterate.

Staples and cooking essentials,

Literature, art, poetry, wine, and flowers.

Material needs are fundamental,

But humanity needs more than just the basics,

It needs a vast superstructure.

A limited life,

Facing unlimited vistas,

Thus one must always be on the move.

Books are beautiful, and though some may seem useless, they can help find oneself, fill the spirit, and prevent aimlessness.

...

They also discussed the recent situation in the County, and Li Yu briefly talked about it.

Suddenly,

Li Yu looked at Li Zhengping and said, "In these next few days, Zhengping, you will come with us,

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to kill!

Kill many people!"

As the words fell, a wave of murderous intent overflowed.

Everyone was startled!

The whole room was permeated with a solemn aura of execution.

.....

A person, if aimless and unenlightened, what can be done?

Offer encouragement, give time, and provide opportunities for growth.