"We don’t have that many supplies, not sure if we can use crystal cores instead?"
Zombie crystal cores have now basically evolved into the common currency among the lucky survivors.
After all, bartering goods directly makes it hard to measure the value between both parties, so using a common currency is more convenient.
Shen Zhigui looked at the others; after all, the supplies to be handed over belonged to all of them, and whether they could be replaced wasn’t just up to him.
"Sure, if you use crystal cores, it’s five Level 1 Zombie Crystal Cores per person."
A pound of rice can yield quite a lot of cooked rice, and five Level 1 Zombie Crystal Cores is already giving him a good deal.
Moreover, those crystal cores would be exchanged for currency at Jianglin Hotel once they got back.
Shen Zhigui turned back to the person, "You heard him, your family of five needs to hand over 25 Level 1 Zombie Crystal Cores.
You’re the first to arrive, so you can choose among the four boats yourself."
This person seemed fairly decent, so Shen Zhigui didn’t show him a bad attitude and let him choose the boat himself.
The guard looked around and finally chose the boat that Chu Jiangyue and Shen Zhigui were on.
He himself didn’t really know why he picked it; if he were to give a reason, it might just be instinct.
If Chu Jiangyue knew his thoughts, she would probably tell him that his instincts were quite accurate.
Among the four boats, he chose the one she was on without a hitch.
The few people who came out behind the guard saw him get on the boat so easily, their minds were racing, though their faces remained unchanged.
"Boss Chu, are you sure you can directly get people to Jianglin Hotel without any unexpected incidents?"
After the extreme cold weather ended, the zombies reawakened. If it weren’t for the subsequent flood, zombies would likely be seen wandering everywhere now.
"We certainly intend to return to Jianglin Hotel, but no one can guarantee that there won’t be unexpected incidents along the way.
If you fear unexpected incidents, you can choose not to get on the boat; we won’t force you."
Although Chu Jiangyue wanted more new guests, nobody could guarantee a risk-free journey when venturing out.
"Deputy base leader, I think Boss Chu has a point."
Once you choose to get on the boat, it implicitly means you’re willing to bear any potential danger encountered on the way back to Jianglin Hotel.
The deputy base leader blushed with embarrassment from what the guard said, but he didn’t think he was wrong.
Who wouldn’t want to safely reach Jianglin Hotel; he just wanted to strive for more benefits for the survivors behind him.
"I understand all the arguments; all your requirements are clear to me, I’ll go back and inform the others now."
"We only have 176 spots left, we’d rather take fewer people than more; hopefully, the deputy base leader keeps this in mind.
Of course, if the boat is full and there are still people left off, we can make another trip later."
Chu Jiangyue wouldn’t inconvenience herself for others; there are only so many slots, and deciding who gets on the boat is not their concern.
However, a fundamental solution is to build a safe passage between Jianglin Hotel and L City.
That way, even if someone misses the boat, they can still reach Jianglin Hotel through the safe passage.
Once you get to Jianglin Hotel, there’s essentially no chance of not surviving.
"I understand."
The deputy base leader left with his men, and Chu Jiangyue shifted her gaze to the five-member family that had just boarded the boat.
"Space is limited on the boat, so don’t just put your luggage anywhere, keep it neatly organized."
"Got it, Boss Chu, rest assured we’ll place our luggage properly, and won’t pile it outside."
The deputy base leader hadn’t been gone long when he came back with a large group.
Chu Jiangyue was the first to notice this; originally sitting on a boulder, she stood up.
She glanced at the people behind the deputy base leader, roughly counting the number of people, and could tell these were the ones he carefully selected.
Chu Jiangyue didn’t care whether these people were relatives of the deputy base leader or won their spots through fair competition, as long as the number wasn’t exceeded.
"Once enough supplies or crystal cores are handed over, you can board the boats yourselves.
Each boat can carry up to 50 people, choose which boat to get on yourselves."
Before coming here, the deputy base leader had already explained the boarding rules to them; some chose to hand over supplies, but most opted to use crystal cores.
Chu Jiangyue and her team didn’t lack supplies and preferred payment in crystal cores for boat tickets.
Including the deputy base leader’s group, it totaled 176 people, quite precisely calculated.
Once everyone was on board, Chu Jiangyue and her team boarded one by one.
However, Chu Jiangyue didn’t have them set sail immediately; instead, she threw a stack of upgraded Jianglin Hotel flyers onto the shore.
With the flyers, they’ll have at least 7 days to breathe freely in the water.
Since the land route is completely submerged in floodwater, they can only travel by water.
With the Jianglin Hotel flyers, if they carefully determine the direction, it’s possible to get from L City to Jianglin Hotel within 7 days.
However, there is an element of luck involved; Chu Jiangyue could only wish them good luck.
"What is this?"
The deputy base leader, seeing Chu Jiangyue’s action, was overthinking again.
"Just a lifeline for the remaining people; you surely wouldn’t want to cut off what little chance they have, would you, deputy base leader?"
Chu Jiangyue’s words were quite frank.
However, Chu Jiangyue felt this deputy base leader might have thought about it, albeit without acting on it.
His actions today were akin to betrayal.
"Of course not, just a bit curious."
Chu Jiangyue didn’t say whether she believed him or not.
Since the deputy base leader knew Chu Jiangyue, he couldn’t possibly be unaware of the flyers from Jianglin Hotel.
Knowing this and still trying to stop Chu Jiangyue spoke volumes about his intentions.
Luckily, Chu Jiangyue didn’t let him succeed; she directly threw out a stack of flyers.
No matter what becomes of those flyers, Chu Jiangyue merely sought peace of mind.
After all, once they return this time, who knows when they’ll come back.
If someone could change their fate because of the Jianglin Hotel flyers, it wouldn’t be a waste of Chu Jiangyue’s good deed for the day.
Chu Jiangyue glanced at the deputy base leader, not indicating belief or disbelief, and left the deck to join Shen Zhigui and the others.
Once Shen Zhigui confirmed everyone was on board, he went to the cockpit to steer the boat.
Chu Jiangyue no longer wanted to see the deputy base leader and his group, and followed Shen Zhigui into the cockpit.
"Estimate our gains this time. The goods we collected should cover the manpower and material costs for this trip, right?"
The ships they bought were different from the vehicles provided by Jianglin Hotel’s navigation.
The ships were purchased by them; each time they sail, energy is consumed.
And with each use, the ship’s onboard energy diminishes.
Once the original energy runs out, they have to find someone to recharge or replace it with new energy.
And new energy can only be purchased at the general store in Jianglin Hotel.