Chapter 678 New Military Camp

Before the first ray of sunlight in the morning completely dispelled the night, Commissioner Smith could not wait to get up, full of anticipation and anxiety about sharing his "discovery" with Bai Ye. He quickly packed up his equipment and carefully packed the seemingly abundant but expired food he brought back from the storage room last night, making sure that each portion would not be scattered on the way. Then, he put on the power armor that accompanied him across the line of life and death countless times. The heavy metal shell shone with a cold light in the morning light, as if it was the embodiment of his determination and faith.

Passing through the narrow and winding corridor, Commissioner Smith's steps were firm and powerful. He had both fear of the unknown and desire for answers in his heart. He knew that Bai Ye, who always concealed his profound wisdom with a cold appearance, would be the key to judging the results of his efforts these days.

When Commissioner Smith stepped into the room where Bai Ye was, he saw that the other party was sitting behind a large desk, flipping through a secret letter in his hand, frowning, as if he was troubled by some kind of problem. The atmosphere in the room was heavy and depressing, in sharp contrast to the morning light outside.

Commissioner Smith coughed lightly, breaking the silence in the room. "Bai Ye, I found something that may help us." He said as he gently placed the package in his hand on the table, his eyes flickering with expectation.

Bai Ye raised his head slightly after hearing this, and his eyes moved away from the secret letter and fell on the seemingly inconspicuous package. He did not immediately reach out to open it, but looked at Commissioner Smith with a scrutinizing look, as if he wanted to read more information from the other's expression. "Oh? Tell me, what did you find?" His voice was low and magnetic, but with a hint of indifference that was not easily detected.

Commissioner Smith took a deep breath and began to describe his discovery process in detail: "Last night, I accidentally found a storage room in that secret room, which was full of food and other necessities of life. I thought it was our life-saving straw, but when I checked it carefully, I found that these things were out of date..." At this point, his voice couldn't help but be a little depressed, as if even he was disappointed with the result.

Bai Ye listened to Smith's narration quietly, without much expression on his face. He stood up slowly, walked around the desk, walked to the package, and stretched out his hand to open it. Suddenly, a mixture of stale and moldy smells came to his nose, and what came into view was a pile of food with damaged packaging and dull colors. He reached out and picked up a bag of expired canned food, shook it gently, and a dull sound came from inside, as if telling their helplessness and sorrow.

"These... are really useless." Bai Ye sighed and put the canned food back into the package, his tone full of helplessness and disappointment. He turned around and looked at Commissioner Smith, with a hint of complex emotions in his eyes, "I know you have tried your best, but reality is often much more cruel than we imagined. These expired foods not only cannot provide us with nutrition, but may become a burden on our way to survival."

Commissioner Smith's face turned slightly pale when he heard this, but he quickly adjusted his emotions and tried not to let his disappointment overflow. "I understand, Bai Ye. But at least I tried, didn't I? Maybe there are other clues waiting for us to find." There was a hint of stubbornness and unyieldingness in his words.

Bai Ye nodded gently, expressing his recognition of Commissioner Smith's efforts. "Your spirit is worthy of praise, but our time is limited and cannot be wasted on these useless things. Remember, real hope is often hidden in the most inconspicuous places, and we need to find it with a more keen eye and firm belief."

At this point, Bai Ye suddenly changed the subject, and a meaningful smile appeared at the corner of his mouth: "However, since these are things you have found with your heart, I will not let them go to waste. Although these expired foods cannot be eaten, they may have other uses. For example... as a reward for those soldiers who have performed outstandingly."

Commissioner Smith was stunned when he heard this, and then he suddenly realized it. He understood Bai Ye's intention-to use these seemingly useless things to motivate the soldiers, letting them know that even in the most difficult times, as long as they work hard, they can get the rewards they deserve. Although this reward may not be what they originally expected, it at least allows them to see hope and move forward.

"I understand, Bai Ye. Thank you for giving me this revelation." Commissioner Smith looked at Bai Ye gratefully, and a warm current surged in his heart. He knew that although he had not found real hope for the time being, he had at least gained this valuable experience and lesson. He believed that in the days to come, he would work harder to find and strive for it until he found the bright place that belonged to them.

The moment Commissioner Smith turned around and left the office, he felt mixed emotions. He knew that although Bai Ye's decision seemed absurd, it also revealed the cruelty and helplessness of reality to some extent. He said nothing more, but just silently opened the door, letting the heavy metal door hinges make a low creaking sound, as if accompanying his mood at the moment.

Outside the door, the corridor was still dim and long, and Commissioner Smith's footsteps echoed in the empty space, seeming particularly lonely. He took a deep breath and tried to calm down his emotions, but the sense of loss and frustration was like a maggot attached to his bones, difficult to get rid of. He shook his head and continued to move forward, and every step seemed particularly heavy.

At the same time, in another spacious office, Bai Ye was standing in front of the window, staring at the devastated scene outside the window. A faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, which was both a mockery of reality and an expectation for the future. He turned around slowly, his eyes flashing with determination and firmness, as if he had made up his mind.

"Soldiers, assemble!" Bai Ye's voice echoed in the empty corridor with unquestionable majesty. Soon, a group of soldiers in camouflage uniforms quickly gathered from all directions. They stood straight, their eyes were bright, waiting for Bai Ye's next instructions.

Bai Ye walked up to them, his eyes swept across every young and resolute face, and a complex emotion surged in his heart. He knew that these soldiers were his most precious wealth and their only support in this cruel world. He took a deep breath and spoke slowly: "Soldiers, I have a task for you."

The soldiers straightened their backs immediately and listened to Bai Ye's orders attentively. "I want you to take action immediately and build a new barracks." Bai Ye's voice was clear and powerful, and every word hit the soldiers' hearts like a heavy hammer.

The soldiers looked at each other, obviously a little surprised by this sudden order. But they quickly regained their composure and answered in unison: "Yes! Bai Ye!"

Bai Ye nodded and continued: "This barracks must be equipped with all necessary facilities such as water, electricity, and air conditioning. I want you to complete this task in the shortest time, and you must not retreat no matter what difficulties you encounter."

The soldiers heard this, and a trace of doubt flashed in their eyes, but it was soon replaced by determination. They knew that Bai Ye's order was their guide to action, and no matter how ridiculous or unrealistic the order seemed, they would execute it without hesitation.

So, the soldiers acted quickly. They were divided into several groups, some were responsible for finding building materials, some were responsible for planning the layout, and others began to dig the foundation. The whole camp suddenly became busy and orderly.

However, in this tense and busy work, something ridiculous happened. It turned out that several soldiers were playing basketball while carrying materials. They passed the ball while running, and the basketball drew beautiful arcs in the air, attracting the attention of the surrounding soldiers.

"Hey! What are you doing?!" A soldier in charge of supervision saw this and immediately shouted loudly. But the soldiers playing basketball seemed not to hear it and were still having fun.

"Don't worry about them." Bai Ye's voice suddenly sounded. He didn't know when he had arrived at the scene and was standing aside quietly watching the scene. "Let them play, they won't be tired anyway."

The soldiers heard this and cast surprised eyes. They didn't expect Bai Ye to be so indulgent of such behavior. But since Bai Ye has spoken, they naturally dare not say anything more.

As a result, the soldiers playing basketball became even more unscrupulous. They talked and laughed while playing, as if they had completely forgotten that they were carrying out a difficult task at the moment. The soldiers around were gradually infected by this relaxed and happy atmosphere, and they stopped their work and gathered around to watch the game.

The basketball flew in the air, and every shot attracted cheers and applause. The soldiers' faces were filled with long-lost smiles, as if they had temporarily forgotten the cruelty and hardship of the war at this moment. However, this relaxation and happiness did not last long. Soon, Bai Ye spoke again: "Okay, let's continue working after playing enough. Don't forget what our mission is."

The soldiers heard this, and they all put away their smiles and re-entered the intense work. But the relaxation and happiness in their hearts did not completely dissipate. They knew that no matter how difficult and long the road ahead was, as long as they united as one and worked together, they would be able to overcome all difficulties and challenges.

As time went by, the sun gradually climbed to the zenith, casting its blazing light unreservedly on this land baptized by war. In this ruin, a new military camp is quietly rising. It is huge and brand new, as if it is a touch of different color in this wasteland, and it is out of tune with the surrounding environment.

The speed of construction of this military camp is astonishing. The soldiers seem to be driven by an invisible force, working day and night, tirelessly. Their figures shuttled back and forth on the construction site, and their clothes were soaked with sweat, but no one complained, just because they had a common belief in their hearts-for Bai Ye's order, for this military camp that can provide them with shelter.

Finally, after countless times of carrying, stacking, and fixing, the main structure of the military camp has stood tall. The towering walls, the sturdy guard towers, the wide playground... everything is declaring the extraordinaryness of this military camp. However, for the soldiers, this is far from enough. They know that more efforts are needed to make this military camp a real home.

Bai Ye stood at the entrance of the military camp, looking at the military camp that he had planned and built himself, with a satisfied smile on his face. He turned to look at the soldiers who were still busy, and shouted: "Soldiers! Well done! But our work is not over yet. Now, I want you to continue moving furniture in to make our military camp more complete!"

The soldiers stopped their work and looked at Bai Ye. There was both fatigue and excitement in their eyes, as if they were looking forward to the next challenge. No one raised any objections, and no one backed down. They acted quickly, some went to the warehouse to pick up the furniture, and some began to plan how to place the furniture.

"Everyone pay attention! Be careful when moving, and don't damage the furniture." A soldier in charge of command reminded loudly. The soldiers nodded in response and began to move the furniture carefully. They carried it on their shoulders or lifted a table or chair together, carefully passed through the narrow aisle, and placed them in the designated position.

In this process, the cooperation between the soldiers became more and more tacit. They helped and encouraged each other and overcame one difficulty after another. Sweat slid down their cheeks and dripped on the ground, but no one wiped it. They had only one thought in their hearts-complete this task as soon as possible to make this military camp more warm and comfortable.

However, just as the soldiers were busy, an accident happened quietly. It turned out that when carrying a heavy sofa, the two soldiers accidentally fell to the ground due to the slippery ground, and the sofa also fell to the side. This scene immediately attracted the attention of the surrounding soldiers, and they gathered around to check the situation.

"Are you okay?" A soldier asked with concern. The two soldiers who fell struggled to get up from the ground, patted the dust on their bodies, and shook their heads to indicate that they were fine. "It's just a little scratch." One of the soldiers said with a smile.

"That's good." The soldiers around were relieved when they heard it. "But you have to be careful, the ground here is very slippery." Another soldier reminded.

"I know, I know." The two soldiers who fell smiled and responded. They stood up again, lifted the sofa together again and continued to move forward. Although they were more cautious this time, the relaxed and happy atmosphere did not dissipate.

As time went on, more and more furniture was moved into the barracks. Beds, wardrobes, desks, chairs... Every piece of furniture was carefully placed in the right place by the soldiers. The barracks were gradually filled with the breath of life, as if it had really become a home.

However, during this process, the soldiers gradually felt tired and sleepy. Their bodies had reached their limits, but their wills remained firm. They knew that as long as they held on for a while longer, they would be able to complete the task.

Finally, as the sun was about to set, all the furniture had been moved and neatly arranged. The soldiers stood in the barracks and looked around, with satisfied smiles on their faces. Although their bodies were exhausted, their hearts were full of a sense of accomplishment and pride. Because they knew that this barracks was the home they built with their own hands, and it was their only support and shelter in this cruel world.