With a reminder from Shen Zhigui, Chu Jiangyue also remembered that after the apocalypse, the people who went out to search for resources indeed said that besides zombies, there were also rampant mutated animals and plants outside the base.
Except for pet cats and dogs that were kept before the apocalypse, which would become close to their owners after mutating, all others had a natural hostility toward humans post-mutation.
The situation with mutated plants was similar to that of mutated animals.
However, current-day Chu Jiangyue probably does not know about this situation.
But with zombies and mutated flora and fauna combined, humans are indeed in the most disadvantaged position.
"Mutated animals and plants? I haven’t seen those yet. Next time there’s a chance, I’d like to take a look."
Chu Jiangyue showed a puzzled expression.
"If Boss Chu is interested, you can join us next time you want to go out."
Seeing Chu Jiangyue’s interest in mutated animals and plants, Shen Zhigui smoothly extended an invitation.
But he also knew that as the boss of Jianglin Hotel, Chu Jiangyue didn’t need to rely on finding resources to make a living.
The exact time they would leave Jianglin Hotel again was uncertain.
"Sure, if I want to go out next time, I’ll contact you."
With the exceptional skills of Shen Zhigui’s group, Chu Jiangyue didn’t need to worry about being held back if he went with them.
After finishing the meal, Chu Jiangyue returned to his two-story wooden house.
Right now, the most important thing is to find a thousand new guests, the best way would be to go directly to the base to attract them.
But getting people to trek all the way from the B City Safety Base to Jianglin Hotel requires something enticing enough to engage them.
After all, outside the base, zombies are rampant and animals and plants have mutated; those without strength don’t even dare to step outside the base gate.
’Little Fox, why haven’t I drawn a big bus? A big bus can carry way more people than an SUV.’
If there was a big bus, she could bring back more people from the base.
Besides the B City Safety Base, there are other bases, and it’s not wise to put all your eggs in one basket.
"Host, the task rewards are all random, I have no way around that."
In Little Fox’s opinion, Chu Jiangyue’s luck is already better than most other hosts.
Just the office hall and the restaurant are rewards many desire endlessly yet never obtain.
Chu Jiangyue sighed slightly, realizing that a trip to B City Base was indeed necessary.
After coming to this conclusion, Chu Jiangyue stopped thinking about other things, clocking out very punctually at 6 PM.
However, while she got off work, Chu Jiangyang did not.
As a robot, Chu Jiangyang could work tirelessly 24 hours a day without any issues.
Of course, Chu Jiangyue wasn’t that heartless and just let Chu Jiangyang decide freely; after 6 PM, he could work or simply close the hotel doors.
After she herself got off work, Chu Jiangyue messaged Shen Zhigui and the others, mentioning her plan to go to the B City Safety Base the next day, not sure if they wanted to join.
If they were interested, they could go together; if not, she was fine going alone.
Since today they talked about inviting each other for outings, this was Chu Jiangyue keeping her word.
On their end, Shen Zhigui was a bit surprised to receive Chu Jiangyue’s message and see her plan.
The B City Safety Base organizes daily trips for people to recharge and apply for Identity Cards, striving to achieve full coverage of City B Base.
After all this time, more and more people at the base have acquired Jianglin Hotel Identity Cards, the coverage area is at least 60%, if not 80%.
The road between Jianglin Hotel and the B City Safety Base is more than half completed, and it won’t be long before they are completely connected.
He thought even if Chu Jiangyue wanted to visit City B Base, she would wait until the safe passage between the two places was fully constructed before considering it.
But since Chu Jiangyue wanted to go, Shen Zhigui didn’t see why he shouldn’t accompany her for a run.
However, this wasn’t a decision he could make alone, so Shen Zhigui replied saying he would check with the others.
Chu Jiangyue saw this but didn’t respond, knowing that after Shen Zhigui asked, he would get back to her.
So, she just glanced at it and stopped paying attention.
Sure enough, about 10 minutes later, Chu Jiangyue received Shen Zhigui’s message.
With the capabilities of Shen Zhigui’s group, it didn’t matter much where they went. Since Chu Jiangyue had a place in mind, they agreed.
All things aside, as the boss of Jianglin Hotel, they had to give her this respect.
After receiving a positive response, Chu Jiangyue was completely relieved.
*
The day before, Ren Jie did not leave Jianglin Hotel but prepared to depart the next morning after getting up.
On leaving Jianglin Hotel, he coincidentally saw Chu Jiangyue and Shen Zhigui heading out.
"Boss Chu, Mr. Shen, are you heading out too?"
Ren Jie was curious; since when did Chu Jiangyue and Shen Zhigui become so familiar that they were planning trips together?
"I’m planning to visit the base, and Mr. Shen and his group are also interested, so we’re going together."
Chu Jiangyue knew that if she went out, quite a few people would be watching.
But she didn’t mind being watched, as no one could uncover the ultimate secret of Jianglin Hotel.
"Since we’re all heading back to the base, why not join forces?"
Upon hearing their destination was also the B City Safety Base, Ren Jie’s eyes lit up.
If Shen Zhigui and Chu Jiangyue joined them, their safety would gain another layer of assurance.
The main reason was that he still had to escort many ordinary people; his captain had already returned to the base with several members for the sake of those teachers and students, leaving him with fewer capable fighters.
Xie Silin and the others looked to Shen Zhigui, who then looked at Chu Jiangyue.
Chu Jiangyue: ...
How did it end up that I’m the one making all the decisions?
"I don’t mind."
For safety’s sake, choosing the route between the B City Safety Base and Jianglin Hotel was the best choice.
The road had the effect of keeping zombies at bay, and there wouldn’t be any risk of zombie attacks as long as the safe passage was built.
So, it wasn’t really significant whether they traveled together or not.
"Sister!"
Fu Tong, who was the girl Chu Jiangyue had saved from the convenience store, greeted Chu Jiangyue happily.
Seeing Fu Tong and the mother and son together, Chu Jiangyue knew they must have formed a temporary team.
The kind of life they would have at the B City Safety Base would depend on themselves.
One never truly knows their limits until pushed to their utmost.
Chu Jiangyue nodded in their direction; Jianglin Hotel had no vacant rooms, so they probably slept somewhere nearby the previous night.
"Boss Chu knows them?"
Ren Jie had only seen a few unlucky fellows Shen Zhigui had brought back the previous day; he hadn’t seen Fu Tong and the mother and son.
"I rescued them from outside; the hotel has no rooms available. They’re to live at the base temporarily."
As for when they’d return to the hotel, that wasn’t something Chu Jiangyue needed to worry about.