Chapter 1877 - 1004: Reaching for the Stars—Even If in Vain, Your Hands Are Not Smeared with Mud (Part 2)

"Okay." Luo nodded in response.

Li Yu made a mental count, including himself and Third Uncle, there would be four people on his side, and twenty from Luo’s side, totaling twenty-five people.

That should be enough. If not, the helicopter could fly back to the base.

After finalizing this, Li Yu left the Outer City.

As he walked into the Inner City, he saw Yang Tianlong seemingly waiting for someone under the villa.

When Yang Tianlong saw Li Yu, his face lit up with joy, and he hurried over: "Xiao Yu, I just heard from Haoran that there’s a mission tomorrow?"

Li Yu hesitated for a moment. Initially, he hadn’t planned on taking Yang Tianlong, but if they encountered nuclear radiation zombies over there, Yang Tianlong’s combat power would be a significant help.

So he nodded and said, "Yes, we’re going to Central City tomorrow. There’s a flying base there, and I plan to try my luck."

Yang Tianlong responded, "Take me with you. It rained continuously for so long recently, and now the sun’s radiation is so strong, making it unbearable to stay indoors. It’s too damn boring.

Dapao and Tiezi went to Oil City, you can’t leave me out of this action."

Seeing this, Li Yu laughed and said:

"You and Dapao, you’re truly restless. Look at those survivors outside; they’d love to stay safe indoors. If it weren’t for the food shortage, they’d definitely stay in. But you guys, always thinking about running out..."

Yang Tianlong stretched lazily and said, "Staying at the base to rest is nice, but you can’t rest forever. If you rest too long, it feels dull. Going out on missions makes resting and sleeping more enjoyable, you need a balance."

Since Yang Tianlong said this, Li Yu agreed, "8 a.m. tomorrow, gather at the First Bottle City."

"Got it!" Yang Tianlong smiled brightly upon hearing Li Yu’s response.

"I’ll go prepare now," said Yang Tianlong to Li Yu.

Li Yu nodded and said, "Okay, go ahead."

Watching Yang Tianlong’s back as he left, Li Yu shook his head with a smile, musing to himself: These guys, none of them can stay idle!

Back in his room, he checked his two handguns and automatic rifle, then loaded bullets into the magazines one by one.

Suddenly.

There was a knock on the door.

"Big Brother! Gangzi is looking for you." It was Li Yuan’s voice.

Li Yu knew immediately what it was about when he heard Li Gang was looking for him.

Yang Tianlong must have told Li Gang about this.

Li Yu shook his head with a bitter smile, muttering in exasperation, "Not one of them can stay idle!"

He put down the gun and went out.

Descending to the first floor, he saw Father Li and Mrs. Li were there.

Li Hang was talking with Li Gang, their conversation seemed somewhat animated.

"Big Brother, I want to go too tomorrow!" Li Hang said even before Li Gang could speak.

Li Yu glared at him and cursed, "Shut up."

Then he said to Li Gang, "Tomorrow morning at 8, gather in Weng City."

Li Gang hadn’t opened his mouth yet, but when he heard Li Yu agree,

he jumped three feet high in excitement, giving Li Hang a look as if saying, "Little brother, Third Brother can’t help you this time."

After getting Li Yu’s approval, Li Gang immediately ran out of the hall.

Li Hang looked somewhat sullenly at Li Yu, his eyes clearly showing a bit of defiance.

"Xiao Yu, where are you heading tomorrow? It’s too dangerous with such strong solar radiation outside," Mrs. Li said worriedly.

Li Yu replied, "Um, going to Central City to do some tasks, taking the helicopter. It won’t take long..."

It took him a few minutes to finally put his mother’s mind at ease.

Li Yu glanced at Li Hang sitting beside him and said to him:

"Come upstairs with me!"

"Oh!" Li Hang seemed a bit discontented; ever since the Big Camphor Tree Base’s expansion, his chances to go out with Li Yu had dwindled.

Li Yu placed him in various roles for honing. Initially, he went out to execute combat missions with Luo and the combat team.

Then he worked with He Chao, managing numerous cooperative and extra staff.

Later, he assisted Old Lv and Uncle in standby duties.

Recently, he was sent to a factory in the Second Outer City for maintenance work, learning from mechanical and electrical experts.

He rotated through roles, covering nearly all important jobs at the base, allowing him to know everyone there.

After all, the base now wasn’t just a few dozen people; excluding cooperative and extra staff, there were hundreds in the Inner and Outer City.

Li Hang followed Li Yu up to the top floor.

The top floor’s sunroom.

Li Yu opened the sunroom’s glass door, letting the night wind blow in.

It blew away the day’s heat.

Li Yu sat on a rattan chair.

He watched as Li Hang slowly made his way up.

"Close the door!" Li Yu said.

"Oh."

Li Hang silently turned back and closed the door he entered from.

Seeing his defiant look, Li Yu took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket.

He shook out a cigarette and lit it with a lighter.

Click—

Inhale... Exhale...

Li Yu placed his hand on the back of the chair, assuming a relaxed posture.

Li Hang looked at Li Yu with a bit of fear, perhaps due to the pressure of kinship.

He had always been somewhat afraid of his big brother, even more so after Doomsday.

Li Yu just looked at him.

Silently watching him.