Chapter 12: Listen to Little Yu!
Everyone was feeling fortunate that Little Yu had built this base in advance. Otherwise, their large family wouldn't know what to do now.
Grandfather suddenly remembered that Li Yu had told them earlier that something big would happen soon.
According to what he had said before, he got the information from a friend in M City that some things would happen in the near future.
Although he didn't specifically mention zombies back then, it was still a small loophole.
They were worried that if someone with ill intentions found out about this, it could lead to trouble.
Everyone present was family, but they were still afraid that if someone with bad intentions found out, it could bring problems.
To avoid trouble.
After discussing with Father-in-law, Grandfather issued a gag order to everyone present.
Even though there were no conditions to contact outsiders now, it was still necessary to give additional instructions.
The two elderly men spoke, having the highest seniority in the family and always commanding great respect.
So everyone obediently listened.
No, Father-in-law looked at Lai Dongsheng's family beside him, his aged eyes slightly narrowing.
Lai Dongsheng, who was holding a large machete nearby, felt a shudder in his heart when he saw the old man's gaze.
Although Father-in-law had met Lai Dongsheng a few times, he wasn't very familiar with him.
Seeing this, Li Yu quickly said, "Grandfather, Uncle Lai has been working for our family for over ten years, and his daughter is my classmate. We have a good relationship."
Grandfather also said from the side, "Dongsheng is a good person."
Hearing this, Father-in-law said, "Let's go inside first. Who knows if more of those... what do you call them, zombies, will come later."
In the distance.
Faintly, another series of howls could be heard.
Shrill and terrifying.
Li Suxin, the 4-year-old daughter of Fourth Uncle's family, who was being held in Li Yuan's arms, pulled away the hand covering her eyes with her chubby little hand. She opened her bright, sparkling eyes wide and saw Li Yu covered in blood.
Pointing at him, she said in her childish voice, "Big brother, you got your clothes dirty. If you don't wash them clean, you'll get spanked."
Hearing this, Li Yu looked at the family's youngest cutie, and his mood immediately lightened.
"Big brother will spank you first!" Li Yu pretended to spank her.
"Ah, no!" Li Suxin quickly covered her little bottom with her small hands.
With this exchange, the atmosphere on the scene relaxed a bit.
As everyone entered through the main gate, Li Yu stood on the watchtower again and turned on the long-range light.
In the distance, he saw a group of dark figures passing by.
Li Yu frowned and shone the light over there, only to see it was a group of zombies.
Have they gathered so quickly? Li Yu thought to himself.
But he also let out a sigh of relief, thankful it wasn't people.
In the current situation, people could sometimes be more terrifying than zombies.
He wondered how things were with his uncle's family. Should he go out to look for them?
After thinking about it, he temporarily abandoned this idea. There were so many people in the base now, and they had just witnessed zombies with their own eyes.
In this situation, people's hearts could be unpredictable.
Let's stabilize the situation at home first!
When the family is harmonious, everything prospers. First, resolve internal conflicts, then face external ones.
Although relationships were good before, that was during peaceful times!
Now that the apocalypse had come, who knows how people's hearts might change.
So, Li Yu wanted to test things out.
To see who might step forward in this situation.
By the big banyan tree, in the central villa's living room.
A crowd of over twenty people squeezed in. The entire living room was packed full.
Grandfather asked Li Yu to explain in detail what was happening outside.
After the explanation, when everyone had a more comprehensive understanding of the outside situation, their sense of gratitude grew even stronger.
Especially Second Uncle and Aunt, who had stayed until now after Li Yu's invitation during the National Day holiday, under the pretext of experiencing the tourist garden.
So they all praised Li Yu for his foresight.
Li Yu didn't respond, but quietly listened to everyone speak.
At this time, the always astute Second Uncle stood up and said, "In the current situation, there are some problems we need to face: we have so many people, and there's enough housing for now, but what about food?"
Li Yu's mother was about to say that there was a lot of food in the warehouse. Li Yu gave her a look, and she instantly seemed to understand something.
So she closed her mouth and didn't answer.
Regarding the underground warehouse, apart from his parents and Li Hang, Li Yu hadn't let anyone else know.
Lai Dongsheng had only lived there while it was being built, and he might have seen many trucks entering the base, but the trucks were tightly wrapped, and it was impossible to see what was inside.
Everyone started discussing:
Some said the late rice had just ripened and could be harvested now.
Others suggested going out to find food, saying it was better to stock up now before it became even harder to find later.
Some said it was too dangerous outside now and they should wait before going out.
Fourth Uncle, Grandfather, and Father-in-law remained silent.
Watching everyone discuss, Li Yu quietly observed them:
Grandfather and Father-in-law hadn't spoken, seeming to be thinking about something.
The two elderly men occasionally huddled together, whispering, though it wasn't clear what they were saying.
Second Uncle and Uncle-in-law were discussing how to solve the food problem.
Grandmother was still wiping her tears, with Mother and Aunt comforting her.
The simple-minded Fourth Uncle was twiddling his fingers, seeming to be thinking about what to eat for dinner.
The Lai Dongsheng family sat upright by the door, quietly listening.
Li Hang was showing off to several younger cousins about how brave he had been outside, brandishing his knife.
The teenage cousins looked at him with admiration.
Cousin Xiao Lue was still staring blankly at the distant wall, seemingly worried about his father.
Aunt's younger son was picking his nose,
After picking, he wiped it on his mother's clothes
Oh my, this little rascal,
Truly a great display of filial piety, explosively filial...
Seeing this, the family's little darling Li Suxin looked at him with disgust.
Observing these various expressions, Li Yu thought to himself: Not bad!
At least he didn't see anything he didn't want to see.
Although Second Uncle was shrewd, he had always been good to him. After all, Li Yu was the eldest grandson and son of both families.
As a child, he had received love from both families.
Bang bang bang~
Grandfather knocked on the table, and everyone immediately quieted down.
Grandfather spoke slowly: "Stop arguing. I've discussed with Little Yu's grandfather."
There needs to be a core decision-maker in the family.
This base was built with Little Yu's money, and it's thanks to Little Yu that we can all sit here talking now.
From now on, we'll listen to Little Yu!"
Father-in-law nodded in agreement beside him. The two elderly men had made the final decision.
The others also expressed their agreement.
During their time staying at home, everyone had realized that Li Yu was different from before. Just building this base must have cost a considerable amount of money.
In this situation, everyone was more willing to trust him.
Li Yu's father opened his mouth, about to say "But I'm his father!"
How could a father listen to his son?
Grandfather glared at him, and Li Hongyuan dared not speak.
This traditional Chinese extended family,
Had always maintained excellent traditions: respect for elders and care for the young.
They were also quite united, with most households having a motto embroidered:
When the family is harmonious, all affairs prosper!
Give some opinions, ideas, criticisms, or encouragement, brothers. I'm listening to you!
(End of chapter)
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