Rebirth: Love in the Apocalypse - Chapter 72

Chapter 72: New Kits
“These people who don’t contribute but only bring trouble to the base should be driven out.” Someone said.

“There is an empty space three kilometres from here. We should let the people in zone E live there.”

“We can’t let the people in zone E endanger the base.” Xuanyuan Qi listened to the suggestions and only felt ridiculous.

How long had it been since the apocalypse began?

How could perfectly normal people suddenly turn into these inhuman beasts?

Xuanyuan Qi was a little discouraged but a trace of determination flashed in his eyes.

He had to hold on no matter what.

Otherwise…

Xuanyuan Qi didn’t dare to think about it so he shook his head and his eyes narrowed into slits.

“First, we will institute quarantine across the entire base.” Xuanyuan Qi said in a voice that brokered no arguments.

“Aside from essential personnel, everyone else will be required to stay in their house until they are examined by medical personnel.”

At this, Xuanyuan Qi turned to the head of the Fang family.

“Teacher Fang, how is the progress on the test kits we discussed last time?”

Fang Chongtian nodded before he spoke.

“A new type of testing kit has just been researched but we haven’t had time to prepare many sets.”

“How many sets are available and how long does it take to test the zombie virus using this new kit?”

“The new test almost instantaneous.” Fang Chongtian narrowed his eyes when he said this.

The research institute was originally making good progress on a new testing kit.

If the kit was researched, it could reduce the waiting time from twenty-four hours to just one hour.

However, before the kit was researched, the institute received a package.

This package not only contained the development plan of a new test but also a sample kit.

Based on this, the research institute was able to create a new testing kit but Fang Chongtian didn’t plan to explain the process to the base leaders.

After all, regardless of where the idea came from, the result was the achievement of his Fang family and the research institute.

As expected, everyone was surprised when they heard Fang Chongtian’s words.

“Instantaneously?” Xuanyuan Qi asked with a trace of worry in his voice.

After all, the previous testing process took twenty-four hours.

How could he rest assured when the testing time was suddenly condensed to an instant?

However, Fang Chongtian was not worried and even looked a little smug.

“We have already conducted a trial and the test is accurate one hundred percent of the time. There is no need to worry.”

“How many test kits are available?” General Chu asked.

“A little under two thousand.”

“Two thousand….” Several people frowned.

The city B base had almost one hundred thousand survivors.

How could two thousand kits be enough for the current situation?

“How long will it take to prepare one hundred thousand testing kits?”

“Two weeks.” Fang Chongtian said and the room fell silent.

They didn’t have two weeks.

If things continued as they were, the city B base would become a zombie stronghold in just a few days.

“Sir, there have been no incidents in zone A to zone D. I don’t think it’s necessary to quarantine all the survivors.” Xuanyuan Yi suddenly said.

“You are right. There have been no incidents. However, we must guarantee the safety of everyone in the base even if it means inconveniencing everyone for a few days.” Xuanyuan Qi refuted and a trace of murderous intent flashed in his eyes.

Before the apocalypse, his son was a good for nothing.

All Xuanyuan Yi could do was hang out with bad friends and cause trouble all over.

That said, the trouble he caused was easily solved and only affected himself and several of his close buddies.

However, things were different now.

Unexpectedly, the good-for-nothing had awakened an extremely powerful mutated fire ability.

Because of this, the trouble he caused could now affect thousands of people and even mean the prosperity or collapse of the city B base.

When Xuanyaun Qi remembered that his son was now colluding with the Wei family, he suddenly had an urge to strangle the person or even beat him to death.

‘What a waste.’ He thought and a trace of disgust flashed in his eyes.

At the same time, he clenched his hands and took a deep breath.

“It’s not the first time we are discussing the high prices in the base.” Xuanyuan Qi started and quickly continued before anyone could interrupt him.

“We are currently seeing the consequences of pushing people into a corner. General Wei, isn’t it time to adjust the prices?”

Wei Yangchao frowned.

Each major family had its territory and responsibilities.

Because trade was his purview, the Wei family was able to take advantage of loopholes to enrich themselves.

However, Wei Yangchao also knew that he couldn’t go to far.

Previously, although many leaders were dissatisfied with his Wei family’s policies, they didn’t dare to interfere.

However, the climate had changed.

If he and the Wei family didn’t adjust, the other generals and some big forces in the base would take advantage to whittle at his power.

Thinking of this level, Wei Yangchao chose not give anyone an opportunity to attack his Wei family.

“It’s indeed time to adjust some of the prices in the base.” He conceded and several people couldn’t help but sneer in disdain.

‘What a weasel.’ They thought.

In fact, most of the people in the room didn’t care about the lives of ordinary survivors.

However, they couldn’t accept the Wei family’s luck.

It was because they were unbalanced that they resolutely stood against the Wei family.

Seeing this, Xiao Junxie sighed with a sad look in his eyes.

At one point, he wouldn’t have needed an explanation before charging into battle at one word from any of the four generals.

However, now, if asked to make a pot of tea, he would have to examine and reexamine the request many times to ensure there was no pit in the order.

‘I am no longer suitable to stay in the army.’ He finally decided.

With his earth ability, Xiao Junxie didn’t think he would find it difficult to make it on his own.

However, he couldn’t help but be sad when he thought that he had to leave the army.

After the meeting, Xiao Junxie finished his work and walked to his house in zone C.

However, just as he was about to open his door, the opposite door opened.

“Uncle Xiao.” A young voice called and Xiao Junxie turned around.

“Has Yanyan been good?” The man asked with a soft smile in his eyes.

“Yanyan is good.” Lu Yanyan said.

“Has your uncle come back?”

“Not yet.” The little girl shook her head.

Xiao Junxie and Lu Hao were in the same unit.

Most importantly, they were good friends and often walked to and from work together.

This time, Lu Yanyan opened her door because she thought her uncle was back.

“I didn’t see him on my way here but he should be back soon.”

“Mmh.” Lu Yanyan nodded but looked at Xiao Junxie with a thoughtful expression.

“Uncle Xiao, is something wrong?” She finally asked and Xiao Junxie couldn’t help but be startled.

Seeing the concerned look on the little girl’s face, the man sighed and forced a smile.

“Uncle Xiao is fine.” He said.

“Yanyan has just made some tea. Does uncle Xiao want a cup?”

Xiao Junxie chuckled when he heard that.

However, his mood felt a little lighter and he thought he should accompany the little girl until Lu Hao came home.

With that in mind, he turned around and walked to the Lu house.

“I would love a cup.” He said.

Soon after, Xiao Junxie and Lu Yanyan sat across each other and began drinking tea.

“Good tea.” Xiao Junxie exclaimed as soon as he sipped the tea.

Although he wasn’t a tea lover, he could vaguely distinguish between good tea and ordinary tea.

Unexpectedly, Lu Yanyan prepared a cup of very delicious tea and Xiao Junxie immediately transformed into a tea lover.

“Sister Qin gave it to me.” Lu Yanyan said, proudly raising her chin.

“Sister Qin? Is she your uncle’s girlfriend?” Xiao Junxie asked with a curious expression.

At the same time, he couldn’t help but curse at Lu Hao.

‘Didn’t we agree to be old bachelors together?’ He angrily thought.

“Sister Qin is brother Mo’s girlfriend.”

“Brother Mo? Who are they?”

After that, Lu Yanyan told Xiao Junxie about Mo Chenxuan and Qin Wu.

However, she only revealed general information and didn’t say anything she shouldn’t say.

“They sound like good people.” Xiao Junxie said and Lu Yanyan immediately nodded.

“Sister Qin, brother Mo, sister Lin, and brother Xu are very good people. They saved Yanyan and her uncle.”

As she spoke, Lin Yanyan couldn’t help but recall the days she spent with the team.

If possible, she wanted to be with the team but this was not a decision she could make.