Chapter 398: He Chao's Amazement
"Daddy, this is where we have our classes," Xiao Ya said, holding He Chao's hand and pointing to a classroom.
He Chao nodded, stroking his daughter's head, saying, "Good, good, good."
Seeing his daughter grow up in such an environment made him very satisfied and relieved, happy that his efforts had not been in vain.
This further strengthened his resolve to help Li Yu make the base even more secure and protect its safety.
As they walked along, they bumped into Dapao and his companion.
Dapao and Song Min were walking towards one side.
Upon seeing He Chao and his daughter, they greeted them.
After Dapao and his companion left, Xiao Ya said, "Daddy, let me take you to the place assigned for us to live. Sister Xioayuan said we could live in this house. I'm living in it now."
He Chao replied with a smile, "Sure, lead the way."
The two headed towards the house.
Along the way, they encountered other people from the base and friends known to Xiao Ya.
Li Peizhen ran up to Xiao Ya when she saw her and said, "Xiao Ya, I was just looking for you. Let's go play shuttlecock together?"
Upon seeing Li Peizhen, Xiao Ya said, "I want to stay with my dad. This is the dad I told you about."
Li Peizhen greeted He Chao saying, "Hello uncle."
He Chao smiled and nodded, replying, "Hello."
Li Peizhen looked at Xiao Ya and said, "Then I won't disturb you two. I'll come to play with you after class tomorrow."
Xiao Ya replied, "Sure."
Then Li Peizhen left.
Many people in the base witnessed this scene.
Allowing He Chao to come in was a decision made by Li Yu.
As for Dapao and others, the efforts made by He Chao were seen by everyone. No one objected to He Chao having a room in the base.
After all, the final decision was made by Li Yu.
Xiao Ya brought her dad to their living place.
The room assigned to them was on the second floor, in the middle.
When Xiao Ya took out the key and opened the door, He Chao felt an irresistible excitement.
In such a safe place, they also had a temporary home.
The door opened.
A small living room came into view.
Inside, there were two rooms, along with a toilet and a shower room.
He Chao walked inside and turned on the shower head first.
Hot water.
Flipping the switch, there was electricity.
There was even a projector.
He Chao felt a bit dazed, as if he were back to life before the apocalypse.
After the apocalypse, he hadn't realized how basic things such as light and hot water had become luxuries.
Satisfaction filled his eyes as he kept saying, "Great, great, great. Great."
Although he had imagined that life inside the base would be better, he didn't expect it to be so good.
Thinking of his daughter, he felt everything was worth it.
In the apocalypse, everyone needs something to hold onto spiritually.
His daughter was his spiritual anchor.
Thinking back to the conversation his daughter just had with that little girl, it seemed that his daughter had truly made friends of her age here.
This was very good.
It also reassured him a lot.
He had always been worried about one thing, worried that after his daughter came here, she would be ostracized.
But to his surprise, no one was excluded.
Because for most people who could enter, it was all because of Li Yu.
They never belonged here; this place was built from scratch by Li Yu.
And later, as more people entered, the base became more refined, and they knew that as the base grew stronger, living there would be safer.
He Chao felt much more relieved.
Today, on his way back, after witnessing the cold-blooded cruelty Li Yu and the others displayed outside, it made him somewhat question his life.
But now, after entering this base and seeing all the beauty within,
He suddenly realized something.
There are no peaceful times handed to us; some are just carrying the weight forward for us.
Li Yu and others were so cautious and diligent outside,
Isn't it all for protecting the family inside the base?
He Chao suddenly felt a profound admiration for Li Yu.
Following such a flesh-and-blood, capable person, who could make tough decisions, would allow them to survive well in this apocalypse and keep his daughter safe.
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It was under Li Yu's order that He Chao entered. After he entered, people were already watching them.
Inevitably, the base has many loved ones; every new person has a probation period.
To observe if this person has any abnormal behavior within the base etc.
That evening, He Chao had dinner at the invitation of Li Yu.
That dinner almost made this man in his forties question his life again.
He never imagined living such a life in this apocalypse.
Thinking of his brothers still outside, he felt a wave of guilt.
But then he thought of something and decided not to tell his brothers about the inner workings of the base.
Knowing too much could lead to discontent.
They only need to put in enough effort, and they'll definitely be able to fully join in the future.
Moreover, given their current progress, the time to fully join was not far away.
That night, He Chao took a hot bath, soaking in the bathtub, and lay there comfortably for half an hour.
Even almost not wanting to get out afterward.
After staying with his daughter for two more days, He Chao finally made the tough decision to leave.
He knew his value; he needed to lead his brothers to protect the safety of the base, to constantly observe the surroundings near the base.
To have people stationed on both sides of the national highway.
And his brothers in the Outer City also needed him to lead them there.
After a reluctant farewell to his daughter, He Chao said: "From now on, Dad will come back for two days every week, to be with you.
If you miss Dad, come find me."
Xiao Ya might still be a bit unclear why her father had to stay outside, so she asked: "Dad, can't you stay?"
He Chao smiled and shook his head, "No, I have things I need to do."
Xiao Ya considered herself, thinking about her father, not fully understanding.
After He Chao left, sure enough, he was bombarded with many questions by his brothers.
He Chao, with a glowing face, simply said: Work hard, once your points are enough and you get in, you'll know.
This equivocal response left everyone frustrated.
But they still looked forward to the day they could enter after working hard.
Indeed, they were very content now, now able to live without worrying about zombies attacking at night,
not worrying about starving to death, although they still couldn't eat freely often, sometimes going hungry, but it was much better than before.
And following Li Yu, their increased strength also gave He Chao and the others a great sense of security.
Working under Director Li gives them confidence and motivation!