I'm Hoarding for the Apocalypse

Chapter 497: Zuo Mingdong Who Has Aged Ten Years

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

If they wanted to know the real situation in the first base, other than reading the posts, the safest way was to ask Zuo Mingdong, the captain of the first base. He Xing nodded thoughtfully. “Yes, Captain Zuo said that the base’s current problem is very tricky.”

Du Yue was not surprised. “1 saw the posts in the community just now. Everyone is basically complaining about the lack of food.”

No matter what, Du Yue and He Xing had lived in the first base for the longest time. They got along well with Zuo Mingdong, so they must have some feelings for the first base. Now that they knew that the situation of the base was worrying, Du Yue and He Xing’s hearts also became heavy.

They said at the same time, “Let’s go in and take a look.”

Xia Ju was engrossed in reading the posts. When she heard the two of them, she subconsciously looked up at them.” Okay, but where are we going to stay after we go in?”

At the mention of this, Du Yue’s eyes flashed with an imperceptible smile. “Don’t worry about the problem of accommodation. We have a small courtyard in the first base. It’s enough for the three of us to live in.”

With Zuo Mingdong around, the small courtyard should be well-preserved. Xia Ju stared blankly at Du Yue. Realization dawned on her. “No wonder you want to buy a house wherever you go. Even after leaving for so long, you can still live in a familiar environment after coming back. It really provides a sense of security!”

Du Yue agreed. “You’re right. To the people of the blue planet, a house is the greatest sense of security. A house means a home to the people of the blue planet. No matter how long you leave, as long as your home is here, you’ll still feel at ease when you come back.”

Xia Ju covered his mouth and laughed. “You’re right, but not everyone is as rich as you. They can’t buy houses everywhere they go.”

“Thank you for the compliment.” Du Yue smiled.

“You’re welcome. This is the truth!”

They were still chatting when the car in front suddenly moved. He Xing returned to the driver’s seat, stepped on the accelerator, and followed.

After about five minutes, their car entered the base. After entering the main road of the base, the convoy stopped again. At the other end of the main road, a car was also driving over. As the car stopped, the door opened and a familiar figure stepped out.

It was Zuo Mingdong. Du Yue looked at this familiar yet unfamiliar face and could not help but sigh in her heart. She and He Xing seemed to have left the first base for a long time, but it had only been two years. Why did Zuo Mingdong look like he had aged more than ten years? Seeing Du Yue’s brows, Xia Ju followed her line of sight.

“He’s Zuo Mingdong, Captain Zuo?”

Du Yue nodded blankly. “It’s him, that’s right.”

There was also a one-inch photo of Zuo Mingdong in the car.

Xia Ju opened the document and compared it to Zuo Mingdong who was outside.

“Time is really like a butcher’s knife. This photo was taken more than ten years ago, right? He doesn’t look the same.”

Du Yue was still feeling sad, but when she heard Xia Ju’s words, she could not help but laugh. “No, it was probably taken one or two years ago. It might be because the base has been short of food during this period of time, and life has been difficult. As the captain, he has to worry and tire himself out, which is why he has aged so much.”

Xia Ju subconsciously placed her hand on her face and touched it, but she quickly shook her head. “Why should I worry about this?”

Even if she ate junk food all night, she would not grow old until she was 250 years old, let alone worry and tire herself out! Du Yue looked at Xia Ju’s small movements and guessed what she was thinking. Not only would Xia Ju not become old, but it was also the same for her and He Xing. Two years had passed, and the two of them had been on the run, but their faces were still the same as when they had just left.

Du Yue wondered if Zuo Mingdong would be surprised to see them later. “Why don’t 1 put on some makeup?” However, Du Yue quickly dispelled this idea.

Back then, she and He Xing had left so many things behind. Zuo Mingdong was not stupid. He probably already guessed that their identities were special. He probably would not be too surprised even if he saw the two of them without any changes. Thinking of this, Du Yue was not so worried anymore.

Zuo Mingdong did not come to them directly. Instead, he went to meet up with Sun Yu. Sun Yu was the leader of the team this time, so he would definitely be the one to negotiate with Zuo Mingdong. The situation in the first base was much better than outside. At least there were not many bugs here, and it would not affect people’s normal activities. Du Yue looked out of the car window and saw Zuo Mingdong and Sun Yu standing by the roadside, talking about something. Not long after, Zuo Dong’s originally calm face was filled with unconcealable surprise. He even took the initiative to shake hands with Sun Yu..